Midcentury Barcelona Chair in Special Order Stainless Steel
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Authentic Midcentury Modern Barcelona Chair by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll – Premium Stainless
Stainless Steel
$2,600 / set
Mid-Century Pair of Barcelona Lounge Chairs
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning pair of Mid-Century Barcelona Lounge Chairs, a timeless icon of modern design. Originally
Metal
Set of Beautiful Mid-Century Modern "Barcelona" Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
International Exposition in Barcelona, the Barcelona Chair is more than a piece of furniture—it's a symbol of
Stainless Steel
Mid Century Modern Knoll Style Barcelona Chair Newly Reupholstered Cowhide
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Style Chair Newly Reupholstered in
Cowhide, Leather, Upholstery
$3,500 / set
Leather Barcelona Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of iconic mid-century modern low profile chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Simple
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern swivel chair by “VVV” - Ferrocolor, Barcelona 1960.
Located in Barcelona, ES
Single swivel desk chair, “Ama” model, adjustable height, made in steel and black synthetic fabric
Iron
Oscar Tusquets Mid-Century Modern Leather Wood Gaulino Chair
By BD Barcelona Design, Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gaulino chair designed by Oscar tusquets manufactured by BD Barcelona. Solid natural varnished
Ash
Mid Century White Barcelona Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 1970s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Detroit, MI
This pair of vintage mid century modern white Barcelona chairs designed by Mies van der Rohe were
Steel, Chrome
Mid Century Cream Barcelona Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 1980s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Detroit, MI
This pair of vintage mid century modern leather Barcelona lounge chairs designed by Mies van der
Steel, Chrome
Pair of "Coqueta" lounge chairs by Pete Sans for BD Barcelona 1988
By Pete Sans, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Renens, CH
produced by BD Barcelona. The Spanish company founded in 1972 has produced designs by Alvaro Siza, Pepe
Stainless Steel
$2,000 / set
Pair of Barcelona Style Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
White vinyl upholstery and chrome are paired to elegant effect in this vintage pair of Barcelona
Chrome
$7,125Sale Price / set|25% Off
Pair of Barcelona Chairs with Ottomans
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in New York, NY
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's Barcelona Chair, designed in 1929 for the German Pavilion at the
Steel
$2,750 / set
Pair of Barcelona Style Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Red Lion, PA
Pair of Mid Century Modern Barcelona Style Armless Lounge Chairs Attributed to Mies van der Rohe
Chrome
Mid Century Brown Leather Barcelona Chair by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 1983
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century modern brown leather Barcelona chair designed by Mies van der Rohe for
Steel, Chrome
Knoll Signed Barcelona Chair and Ottoman by Mies van der Rohe Mid Century Modern
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Atlanta, GA
Iconic Barcelona Chair and Ottoman, designed by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, signed with Knoll
Metal
Vintage Barcelona Style Chairs after Mies Van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by the legendary Mies van der Rohe, these Vintage Barcelona Style Chairs are a celebration
Metal
Vintage Barcelona Style Chair after Mies Van der Rohe, Late 20th Century
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Barcelona Style Chair after Mies Van der Rohe, Late 20th Century Offered for sale is
Chrome
Vintage Barcelona Style Scoop Slipper Lounge Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
modern lounge chairs look amazing in any home, business, or office. Please confirm the item location (NY
Chrome
$2,765Sale Price / set|30% Off
Pair Italian Leather and Polished Steel Barcelona Lounge Chairs, 4 Available
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of iconic “Barcelona” chairs in the style of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Initially created for
Leather
$1,600 / item
Barcelona Frame Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Single Barcelona style chair with two tufted black cushions. Made famous by Ludwig Mies van der
Chrome
$2,800 / set
Italian Barcelona Style Chair and Ottoman Frames
By Palazzetti
Located in New York, NY
1980's Barcelona chair and ottoman with polished steel frames and leather strapping, without
Steel
Pair of Vintage Barcelona Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by Selig
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Selig
Located in Brooklyn, NY
by hardwood design detail, adding to the vintage charm of these Barcelona style chairs. Please
Chrome
Jaime Hayson Wooden Legs Showtime Nude Chair For Bd Barcelona
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Jaime Hayson Wooden Legs Showtime Nude Chair For Bd Barcelona The Showtime Nude Chair was
Aluminum
Extremely Rare Triple Signed Knoll Barcelona Chairs, 1960s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Exceptional early production Barcelona chairs manufactured by Knoll. These are from the 1960s and
Leather
Frida Chair in Solid Wood, Barcelona Brick and Green Upholstery
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
chair detailed and rich. An astonishing surprise, to perceive how embellished a space becomes when Frida
Brass
Green Leather Barcelona Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Green Leather Barcelona Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll 4 Pieces Available
Chrome
Midcentury Knoll Barcelona Chair in Special Order Stainless Steel
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Authentic Midcentury Modern Barcelona Chair by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll – Premium Stainless
Stainless Steel
Jaime Hayson Metal Legs Natural Showtime Nude Chair For Bd Barcelona
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Jaime Hayson Metal Legs Natural Showtime Nude Chair For Bd Barcelona The Showtime Nude Chair was
Aluminum
$8,400Sale Price / set|30% Off
Pair of knoll Barcelona Chairs Stainless Steel with ottoman
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Authentic Midcentury Modern Barcelona Chair by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll – Premium Stainless
Stainless Steel
Frida Chair Blue in Solid Wood, Barcelona Brick and Green Upholstery
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
chair detailed and rich. An astonishing surprise, to perceive how embellished a space becomes when Frida
Brass
Pair of "Barcelona" Chairs in Leather by Cisco Brothers
By Cisco Brothers
Located in San Diego, CA
A wonderful pair of "Barcelona" lounge chairs in leather by Cisco Brothers, circa 2010s. These
Iron
$3,040Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pr. Barcelona Style Chairs by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of Barcelona style lounge chairs, designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel. Like the iconic
Chrome
Jaime Hayson Swivel Legs Upholstered Nabuk Showtime Nude Chair For Bd Barcelona
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Jaime Hayson Swivel Legs Upholstered Nabuk Showtime Nude Chair For Bd Barcelona. The Showtime
Aluminum
Jaime Hayson Wheels Upholstered Nabuk Showtime Nude Chair V10 For Bd Barcelona
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Jaime Hayson Wheels Upholstered Nabuk Showtime Nude V10 Chair For Bd Barcelona. The Showtime Nude
Aluminum
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chair and Stool
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Dallas, TX
Mies van der Rohe's iconic Barcelona chair with stool. Stamped Knoll.
Metal
Set of 8 Black Gaulino Chairs Chair by Oscar Tusquets
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of eight Gaulino chairs designed by Oscar Tusquets manufactured by BD Barcelona Design, circa
Ash
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chair circa 1979
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Atlanta, GA
Iconic Barcelona Lounge Chair, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, American, circa 1979
Metal
Barcelona lounge chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International, 1960s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in amstelveen, NL
Early edition Barcelona chairs in cream leather, Mies van der Rohe, Knoll International Originally
Leather
Mies van der Rohe Style Leather Barcelona Chair by Artesian
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Pasadena, TX
A classic in the style of Mies Van Der Rohe, this chair has a seat and back cushions that adapt to
Stainless Steel
$1,320Sale Price / set|20% Off
Vintage Modern Barcelona Style Lounge Chairs by Selig, a Pair
By Selig
Located in Esperance, NY
This nice pair of lounge chairs that are made by Selig. The chair cushions are leather and are
Metal
$2,212Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Cream Leather Knoll Barcelona Chair By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Las Vegas, NV
An authentic late 20th century Barcelona Chair by Knoll, originally designed by Ludwig Mies van
Chrome
Vintage Gerald R. Griffith Barcelona Chairs and Ottomans, Set of 4
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Gerald R. Griffith
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A collector's pair. This stunning pair of Barcelona chairs with ottomans were made by Gerald R
Stainless Steel
Varius Black by Oscar Tusquets for BD Barcelona, 2022
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Varius by Oscar Tusquets for BD Barcelona, 2022 The chair played yesterday and will play into
Steel
$2,653 / item
Varius Grey by Oscar Tusquets for BD Barcelona, 2022
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Varius by Oscar Tusquets for BD Barcelona, 2022 The chair played yesterday and will play into
Steel
Pair of High Quality Barcelona Lounge Chairs with Brown Naughahyde Vinyl Seats
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Chairs from the designs of the Bauhaus period by
Steel, Chrome
Brown Leather Barcelona Lounge Chair & Ottoman By Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in New York, NY
Barcelona Lounge Chair and Ottoman, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929. This
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Early Barcelona Chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, circa 1955
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, and hand-set buttons, consistent with mid-century craftsmanship. Both chairs present as a well-matched
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Style Barcelona Chairs in Chocolate Leather
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Elevate your interior with this striking pair of Barcelona-style lounge chairs, a tribute to the
Steel, Chrome
Set of Four Gaulino Chairs by Oscar Tusquets, Black Lacquered Ash
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Tusquets manufactured by BD Barcelona Design, circa 2010. Gaulino chair which, designed in 1987, was
Ash
"Barcelona" Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll 1970s Black Leather Lounge Chair
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Brescia, IT
Black leather in perfect condiction Upholstery in excellent condiction Chrome in excellent condiction "Knoll International" sticker label.
Metal
Vintage 1970s Barcelona Lounge Chairs Set of 2 by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Antwerp, BE
This rare set of Barcelona chairs was designed by Architect Mies van der Rohe and Designer Lily
Stainless Steel, Chrome
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.
Leather, Rosewood
Mies van der Rohe Style Leather Barcelona Ottoman by Artesian (2 available)
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Pasadena, TX
durability. Stainless steel is hand-buffed to a mirror finish. The chair has a striking look in a beautiful
Stainless Steel
Oscar Tusquets Solid Ashwood Gaulino Easy Chair for BD Barcelona Design
By BD Barcelona Design, Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gaulino easy chair designed by Oscar Tusquets manufactured by BD barcelona design, circa 2010
Leather, Ash
Oscar Tusquets, Mid-Century Modern, Black Ash Gaulino Spanish Easy Chair
By BD Barcelona Design, Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gaulino easy chair designed by Oscar Tusquets manufactured by BD Barcelona design, circa 2010
Leather, Ash
Oscar Tusquets, Mid-Century Modern, Black Ash Gaulino Spanish Easy Chair
By BD Barcelona Design, Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gaulino easy chair designed by Oscar Tusquets manufactured by BD Barcelona design, circa 2010
Leather, Ash
Oscar Tusquets, Mid-Century Modern, Black Ash Gaulino Spanish Easy Chairs
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gaulino easy chair designed by Oscar Tusquets manufactured by BD Barcelona design, circa 2010
Leather, Ash
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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