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 Steel Version Offered for sale is an iconic Barcelona Chair, designed by Ludwig Mies ...
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.
Metal
Set of Beautiful Mid-Century Modern "Barcelona" Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich for the German Pavilion at the 1929 International Exposition in Barcelona, the Barcelona Chair is more than a piece of furniture—...
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 Natural White Brazilian Hair-On Cowhide with Distressed Cognac Italian Leather Tri...
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 design with timeless appeal. Two tufted leather cushions rest on a strong and heavy ...
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 (vinyl), designed and produced by “VVV” - Ferrocolor in Barcelona, 1960. Seat heigh...
Iron
Oscar Tusquets Mid-Century Modern Leather Wood Gaulino Chair
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gaulino chair designed by Oscar tusquets manufactured by BD Barcelona. Solid natural varnished ash with seat in natural hide.
Ash
$6,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
Mid Century White Barcelona Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 1970s
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Detroit, MI
This pair of vintage mid century modern white Barcelona chairs designed by Mies van der Rohe were manufactured by Knoll International, Inc. circa 1970.
Steel, Chrome
Mid Century Cream Barcelona Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 1980s
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Detroit, MI
This pair of vintage mid century modern leather Barcelona lounge chairs designed by Mies van der Rohe were manufactured by Knoll circa 1980.
Steel, Chrome
Pair of "Coqueta" lounge chairs by Pete Sans for BD Barcelona 1988
By BD Barcelona Design, Pete Sans
Located in Renens, CH
This gorgeous pair of armchairs was designed by the Spanish designer and sculptor Pete Sans and produced by BD Barcelona. The Spanish company founded in 1972 has produced designs b...
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 style lounge chairs. Please confirm item location with seller (NY/NJ).
Chrome
$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 for Knoll In need of restoration
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 Knoll was manufactured in 1983.
Steel, Chrome
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 of modernist design and enduring elegance. With their sleek chrome frames and expe...
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 vintage Barcelona style chair originally designed in 1929 by Mies Van der Rohe. This is...
Chrome
Vintage Barcelona Style Scoop Slipper Lounge Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning midcentury design with heavy flat bar chrome bases and tufted upholstery. The "X" shaped sides and angled seats ensure maximum comfort without sacrificing style. This eleg...
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 the German Pavilion at the Barcelona exposition, each chair features a sturdy poli...
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 Rohe. Please confirm location with vendor NY or NJ
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 cushions. Manufactured by Palazzetti, Italy.
Steel
Pair of Vintage Barcelona Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by Selig
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Selig
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of Selig lounge chairs feature chrome and tufted vinyl lounge chairs feature comfortable proportions and stylish modern design. Paired with matching ottoman, uniquely shape...
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 introduced as an additional version to the Jaime Hayon chair collection. Over the years th...
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 are considered a rare find due to the fact that there's three distinct Knoll signatu...
Leather
Frida Chair in Solid Wood, Barcelona Brick and Green Upholstery
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
A fine and delicate work of textured seaming, as if a geometric embroidery was made, makes this chair detailed and rich. An astonishing surprise, to perceive how embellished a space ...
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 Measurements : Height: 78 cm Width: 70 cm Depth: 70 cm Seat Height : 45 cm Please do not he...
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 Steel Version Offered for sale is an iconic Barcelona Chair, designed by Ludwig Mies ...
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 introduced as an additional version to the Jaime Hayon chair collection. Over the ...
Aluminum
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona chair for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Austin, TX
An authentic 21st century Barcelona Chair by Knoll, originally designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. This iconic modernist lounge chair features the classic hand-tufted leather cushi...
Steel
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 Steel Version Offered for sale is an iconic Barcelona Chair, designed by Ludwig Mies ...
Stainless Steel
Frida Chair Blue in Solid Wood, Barcelona Brick and Green Upholstery
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
A fine and delicate work of textured seaming, as if a geometric embroidery was made, makes this chair detailed and rich. An astonishing surprise, to perceive how embellished a space ...
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 stylish chairs with a great MCM look are in very good vintage condition and measure 26...
Iron
$3,040Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pr. Barcelona Style Chairs by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of Barcelona style lounge chairs, designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel. Like the iconic Mies chair, but the American designed and made version. These chairs are actually mu...
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 Nude Chair was introduced as an additional version to the Jaime Hayon chair collection...
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 Chair was introduced as an additional version to the Jaime Hayon chair collection. ...
Aluminum
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chair and Stool
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
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 BD Barcelona Design, Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of eight Gaulino chairs designed by Oscar Tusquets manufactured by BD Barcelona Design, circa 2010. Gaulino chair which, designed in 1987, was selected for the Industrial Design...
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. Signed with Knoll label underneath. The leather retains it's warm original patina...
Metal
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 fit the curve of frame, which is welded in single-piece construction from flat bar ...
Stainless Steel
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 designed in 1926 for the International Exposition, the Barcelona chair was reconfi...
Leather
Pair of Knoll Mies van der Rohe leather on chrome Barcelona chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Ferndale, MI
Mies’ signature was added to the back right of the Barcelona Chair in the mid-1990s, helping differentiate it from copycats and authenticate it as an Original Ludwig Mies van der Roh...
Chrome
$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 missing buttons.
Metal
$2,212Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Cream Leather Knoll Barcelona Chair By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Las Vegas, NV
An authentic late 20th century Barcelona Chair by Knoll, originally designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. This iconic modernist lounge chair features the classic hand-tufted leather...
Chrome
Vintage Gerald R. Griffith Barcelona Chairs and Ottomans, Set of 4
By Gerald R. Griffith, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A collector's pair. This stunning pair of Barcelona chairs with ottomans were made by Gerald R. Griffith under the close supervision of Mies van der Rohe. The Griffith chairs have ex...
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 tomorrow. Like a tuned Violin, Stradivarius. Its critical acclaim and commercial success...
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 tomorrow. Like a tuned Violin, Stradivarius. Its critical acclaim and commercial succes...
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 Ludwig Mies van DerRohe c1926. Heavy duty steel with more than adequate chrome plating...
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Mies van der Rohe for Knoll black leather on chrome Barcelona chairs
Located in Ferndale, MI
Mies’ signature was added to the back right of the Barcelona Chair in the mid-1990s, helping differentiate it from copycats and authenticate it as an Original Ludwig Mies van der Roh...
Chrome
Brown Leather Barcelona Lounge Chair & Ottoman By Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Barcelona Lounge Chair and Ottoman, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929. This particular example was produced by Knoll in the USA and dates to the 1960s in its original ...
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
An excellent example of one of the most iconic designs of the 20th century, this early pair embodies the material quality, handwork, and historical significance associated with Knoll...
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 1929 design by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.
Steel, Chrome
"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 Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Antwerp, BE
This rare set of Barcelona chairs was designed by Architect Mies van der Rohe and Designer Lily Reich in 1929 and produced by Knoll International in the 70s labeled The Barcelona ch...
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
A classic in the style of Mies Van Der Rohe, this ottoman has a cushion that adapt to fit the curve of frame, which is welded in single-piece construction from flat bar stainless ste...
Stainless Steel
Oscar Tusquets Solid Ashwood Gaulino Easy Chair for BD Barcelona Design
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. Solid natural varnished ash with seat in natural hide Gaulino chair which, design...
Leather, Ash
Oscar Tusquets, Mid-Century Modern, Black Ash Gaulino Spanish Easy Chair
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. Solid ash lacquered in black with seat in black hide. Gaulino chair which, desi...
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. Solid ash lacquered in black with seat in black hide. Gaulino chair which, desi...
Leather, Ash
Oscar Tusquets, Mid-Century Modern, Black Ash Gaulino Spanish Easy Chairs
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. Solid ash lacquered in black with seat in black hide. Gaulino chair which, desi...
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.
While this specific seating is known to all for its comfort and familiar form, the history of how your favorite antique or vintage lounge chair came to be is slightly more ambiguous.
Although there are rare armchairs dating back as far as the 17th century, some believe that the origins of the first official “lounge chair” are tied to Hungarian modernist designer-architect Marcel Breuer. Sure, Breuer wasn’t exactly reinventing the wheel when he introduced the Wassily lounge chair in 1925, but his seat was indeed revolutionary for its integration of bent tubular steel.
Officially, a lounge chair is simply defined as a “comfortable armchair,” which allows for the shape and material of the furnishings to be extremely diverse. Whether or not chaise longues make the cut for this category is a matter of frequent debate.
The Eames lounge chair, on the other hand, has come to define somewhat of a universal perception of what a lounge chair can be. Introduced in 1956, the Eames lounger (and its partner in cozy, the ottoman) quickly became staples in television shows, prestigious office buildings and sumptuous living rooms. Venerable American mid-century modern designers Charles and Ray Eames intended for it to be the peak of luxury, which they knew meant taking furniture to the next level of style and comfort. Their chair inspired many modern interpretations of the lounge — as well as numerous copies.
On 1stDibs, find a broad range of unique lounge chairs that includes everything from antique Victorian-era seating to vintage mid-century modern lounge chairs by craftspersons such as Hans Wegner to contemporary choices from today’s innovative designers.
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