Kaare Klint Barcelona
Kaare Klint, Barcelona chairs model 3758, set of four
By Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kaare Klint
Barcelona chairs model 3758, set of four
Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier
Denmark, 1937
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
1935 Set of Two Restored Kaare Klint Barcelona or The Red Chair by Rud Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Knebel, DK
1935 set of two restored Kaare Klint "Barcelona-" or "The Red Chair" by Rud Rasmussen
The set made
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany, Walnut
$5,964 / set
H 35.44 in W 25.6 in D 22.84 in
High Back Barcelona Chair by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant Scandinavian Modern armchair / side chair designed by Kaare Klint featuring Cuban
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
A very rare set of Rio rosewood Barcelona chairs by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
KK 3949 set of six chairs in rio rosewood and black leather. Kaare Klint / Rud. Rasmussen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
$44,088 / set
H 35.44 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in
High Back Barcelona Chair by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant and finely detailed armchair mahogany that retains its original striated horsehair fabric, leather welting and patinated brass tacks.
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier Set of Six '3758A' Red Dining Chairs
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Waalwijk, NL
the 'Barcelona Chair.'
Kaare Klint (1888-1954), born in 1988 in Frederiksburg, Denmark, was a Danish
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
$38,700 / set
H 35.04 in W 23.63 in D 22.05 in
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Set of Four 'Red Chairs' in Original Leather
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, set of four dining chairs, 'The Red Chair', model 4751, original
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
$36,400 / set
H 33.27 in W 20.48 in D 20.08 in
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Set of Four 'Red Chairs' in Original Leather
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Waalwijk, NL
1929. As a result of this recognition, they became known as the 'Barcelona Chair.'
Kaare Klint (1888
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
$19,800 / set
H 33.47 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in
Barcelona' Chair by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Cuban mahogany 'Barcelona' dining chair with the natural leather upholstery. Originally
Category
20th Century Danish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
High Back Barcelona Chair by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant Cuban mahogany armchair, retaining the original upholstery.
Category
20th Century Danish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Recent Sales
Pair of Kaare Klint Barcelona Model 3758 Chairs, Mid-Century, Scandinavian
By Kaare Klint
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Kaare Klint designed Barcelona dining chairs (Model 3758) in excellent vintage condition
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage Kaare Klint Barcelona Arm Chair From Denmark, Circa 1950
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Kaare Klint Barcelona Arm Chair From Denmark, Circa 1950. Mahogany frame with original
Category
Vintage 1950s European Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Four "Red Chairs / Barcelona Chairs" by Kaare Klint, Model 3759
By Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
leather with brass nails. Early edition from c. 1930. Kaare Klint / Rud. Rasmussen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 35.04 in W 22.45 in D 21.66 in
Rare Set of Eight Barcelona Dining Chairs by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
, Kaare Klint. The chairs were designed for the International Exhibition in Barcelona in 1929 where they
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Mahogany and Leather Barcelona Chair by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Cuban mahogany 'Barcelona' dining or side chair designed by Kaare Klint featuring a leather
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Kaare Klint Red Chairs Scandinavian Modern
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
the icomic Kaare Klint 'Red Chairs' or 'Barcelona Chairs'
Profiled legs of Cuban mahogany, seat and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Kaare Klint, Pair of 'Red Chairs'
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of Kaare Klint cuban mahogany 'Red chairs' (Barcelona Chairs) having profiled legs, seat and
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Set of Four Kaare Klint Red Chairs Mahogany and Original Niger Leather
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
KAARE KLINT & RUD RASMUSSEN SNEDKERIER - SCANDINAVIAN MODERN
A beautiful set of four early Kaare
Category
Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
H 34.65 in W 22.45 in D 21.26 in
Pair Of " Barcelona " ArmchairsDesigned By Kaare Klint
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of " Barcelona" armchairs designed by Kaare Klint.
Literature:
Danish Chairs
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Early Danish Mid-Century Armchairs in the Style of Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Kaare Klint and his iconic Barcelona chair design as well as the style of Palle Suenson. The chairs are
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Barcelona Armchair #1
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in London, GB
Vintage Barcelona Armchair model 3758A designed in 1927 by Kaare Klint and made by Rud Rasmussen in
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Canvas, Mahogany
Barcelona Armchair #2
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in London, GB
A vintage Barcelona Armchair model 3758A designed in 1927 by Kaare Klint made by Rud Rasmussen in
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Canvas, Mahogany
Barcelona Dining Armchair by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint
Located in San Francisco, CA
A “Barcelona” chair aka a “Red” chair. Designed in 1927 by Kaare Klint for the lecture hall of the
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Kaare Klint KK3758A, "Barcelona Chair" for Rud Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Kastrup, DK
Kaare Klint, 1888-1954.
Barcelona chair " / "The Red Chair" by Kaare Klint, model KK 3758A.
Made
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
1970s Kaare Klint Mahogany "Barcelona Chairs" for Rud Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Knebel, DK
Designed by Kaare Klint who is considered to be the father of modern Danish design for Rud
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Red Chair / Barcelona Chair, Attr. Kaare Klint / Jacob Kjaer, Denmark, 1940s
By Jacob Kjaer, Kaare Klint
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb red chair / Barcelona chair, this model attibuted to Kaare Klint / Jacob Kjaer. Cuban
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 33.08 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Kaare Klint, Four Large Barcelona or Leather Dining Chairs, Mahogany, 1950s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in High Point, NC
A set of four niger leather dining chairs designed by Kaare Klint in 1927 for the lecture hall of
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 35.04 in W 22.45 in D 23.23 in
1940, Kaare Klint Model 3758 Mahogany Barcelona Chair for Rud. Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Knebel, DK
The Barcelona chairs were designed between 1927 and 1932 by Kaare Klint, who is considered to be
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 33.08 in W 20.48 in D 16.15 in
Kaare Klint Red Chairs, Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, 1950s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
'Red Chair' or 'Barcelona Chair' by Kaare Klint.
These examples made 1950s by Rud. Rasmussen
Category
Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Six Kaare Klint Red Chairs, Mahogany and Original Niger Leather
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
' or 'Barcelona Chair' by Kaare Klint with deep patina in original Niger leather, profiled legs of
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Kaare Klint Large "Red Chair" with Original Patinated Nigerian Leather
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint & Rud Rasmussen Snedkerier - Scandinavian Modern
A beautiful early Kaare Klint red
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 35.04 in W 22.45 in D 21.26 in
Kaare Klint Red Chair, Rud Rasmussen, Original Niger Leather and Mahogany frame
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
'Barcelona Chair' by Kaare Klint with deep patina in original Niger leather, profiled legs of mahogany and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 35.04 in W 22.84 in D 18.51 in
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Set of Four 'Red Chairs' in Original Leather
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Waalwijk, NL
are therefore also called 'Barcelona Chair'.
Kaare Klint designed the chairs with an historic
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 34.85 in W 22.45 in D 22.05 in
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Set of Ten 'Red Chairs' in Original Leather
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Waalwijk, NL
chairs are therefore also called 'Barcelona Chair'.
Kaare Klint (1888-1954), born in 1988 in
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 33.47 in W 18.9 in D 19.3 in
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Set of Four 'Red Chairs' in Niger Leather
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Waalwijk, NL
chairs are therefore also called 'Barcelona Chair'.
Kaare Klint (1888-1954), born in 1988 in
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 34.06 in W 22.64 in D 21.26 in
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Set of twelve 'Red Chairs' in Original Leather
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in grand Lancy, CH
the 'Barcelona Chair.' Kaare Klint (1888-1954), born in 1988 in Frederiksburg, Denmark, was a Danish
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Living Room Sets
Materials
Brass
H 34.65 in W 22.84 in D 22.05 in
Kaare Klint Barcelona Chair
By Kaare Klint
Located in Queens, NY
Kaare Klint leather and teak Barcelona chair, Denmark, 1927 / c, 1940. Signed with applied paper
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak, Leather
Kaare Klint Barcelona Chair
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in New York, NY
Esben Klint remembered an encounter between his father Kaare and the renowned architect Gunnar
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Kaare Klint, Barcelona Armchair, Red Leather and Cuban Mahogany, Denmark, 1950s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Berlin, DE
"The Red Chair" by Kaare Klint. Designed in 1927, executed in the 1950s by Rud. Rasmussen in
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 35.44 in W 24.02 in D 21.66 in
Kaare Klint "red" chair
By Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with brass nails, all original.
tags, Kaare Klint, Red chair, Barcelona chair, mid
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
Red or Barcelona Chair by Kaare Klint
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Hudson, NY
Originally designed for the Barcelona world's fair in 1929, this chair has seat and back
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Chairs
"Barcelona" Armchair by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Hudson, NY
Mahogany and leather armchair. Awarded a prize at the Barcelona World Fair in 1929. Kaare Klint
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
High Back "Barcelona" Armchair by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Hudson, NY
Mahogany and leather high back armchair. Awarded a prize at the Barcelona World Fair in 1929. Kaare
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Kaare Klint, Set of Six 'Barcelona' Dining Chairs, Model 3758
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Berlin, DE
Kaare Klint,
A set of six 'Barcelona' dining chairs. Designed 1927
This set is manufactured 1932
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Kaare Klint, 'Barcelona' Dining Chair, Model 3758
By Kaare Klint
Located in Berlin, DE
Kaare Klint,
'Barcelona' dining chair. Designed 1927
Ash wood & Niger leather.
Model 3758.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
Kaare Klint, Barcelona Chair, Red Leather and Mahogany, Denmark, 1940s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Berlin, DE
"The Red Chair" by Kaare Klint. Designed in 1927, executed in the 1940s by Rud. Rasmussen. Signed
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 33.47 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Kaare Klint, Set of Six 'Barcelona' Dining Chairs, Model 3758
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Berlin, DE
Kaare Klint,
A fantastic set of six 'Barcelona' dining chairs. Designed 1927
This set is
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
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Kaare Klint Barcelona For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal kaare klint barcelona for your home. A kaare klint barcelona — often made from mahogany, wood and animal skin — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the kaare klint barcelona you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A kaare klint barcelona, designed in the Scandinavian Modern or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.
How Much is a Kaare Klint Barcelona?
Prices for a kaare klint barcelona start at $989 and top out at $40,805 with the average selling for $10,000.
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