Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Barcelona Stool 251y

Barcelona ottoman by Knoll Studios in red leather. Stamped "Knoll Studio Mies van der Rohe" on one leg. Knoll paper tag on bottom. Minor very small scratch to leather.   

Barcelona Ottoman Stool designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1929. Edition in white leather by Knoll International, circa 2000. Chrome frame with leather straps. KnollStu...

Iconic Pair of Barcelona stools or ottomans, designed by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, American, circa 2000s. Retains Knoll tag underneath. They have been cleaned and a leather condit...

Iconic Barcelona stool or ottoman, designed by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, American, circa 1980s. Retains Knoll tag underneath. The original black leather tufted cushion is perfectl...

A fantastic collectors example of a double-signed 1st-Generation "original" Barcelona stool / ottoman by Knoll International labelled (on the cushion) and stamped (on the frame) and in its original gorgeous cognac brown color leather. What is special about this piece is that it was produced between 1968 and 1969 just after Knoll Associates became Knoll International, at the height of their ascent in modern designs and production and just before they moved to their future location on Fifth Ave in 1970. Shortly after this period they changed production on the Barcelona line thus making these rare collectors examples from the end of Knoll's 1st Generation production run of the Barcelona series and for collectors, often the most desirable. *Note, we have a pair of Barcelona Chairs with two ottomans in another listing. We acquired this set from the daughter of the original owner who had two chairs and three ottomans. This listing is only for the single ottoman. See our other listings or contact us if you wish to purchase as a combined set. Being one of the most copied designs (and a timeless classic), we never purchase unsigned Barcelona chairs and we suggest you be hesitant when considering unsigned examples, so of course we were delighted to acquire this fantastic set of signed originals. In addition - people often add Knoll stickers to fakes, so the entirety of details is vastly more important than just a sticker label alone. This stool / ottoman possess its original Knoll International paper label stitched into the cushion with the 320 Park Ave New York address. We have confirmed these paper labels have not been removed and reattached via the stitching which is a great sign that the leather and underside canvas are original. And the frame has the Knoll Production KP-stamp which Knoll used in their early years to identify their stainless steel frames. The correct strap fasteners are apparent indicating they have not been replaced. The leather straps exhibit correct age and via its details we have determined the straps are original as well. And even the foam inside of the cushions are original - there is slight firmness and hardening to them which is actually a good thing, it shows that it is original which collectors prefer. All in all, this is a fabulous all-original double-signed example with original frame, original straps and hardware, original leather cushions, original inner foam, and original canvas fabric on the undersides of the seat cushion. Collectors and art/design investors... eat your hearts out. With this early 1st Gen example you'll feel pride in that you have the "real thing", and rare early production examples to boot, while your friends boast either a knock-off, reproduction or brand-new production-line versions which do not have the collectability value as the earlier originals such as this one - you can feel pride in having one of the most desirable examples out there. Considered to be the epitome of modern design, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich originally designed the Barcelona chair in 1929 to serve as seating for the king and queen of Spain in the German Pavilion. This was Germany's entry for the International Exhibition, hosted by Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The frames were made with polished chrome hand-ground and hand-buffed to a mirror finish with leather upholstery straps attached with aluminum rivets. The upholstery is fabricated from a single cowhide with each individual panel being cut, hand-welted and hand tufted with leather buttons. Whether you're a designer seeking a quintessential piece or a collector adding to your modern design collection, this iconic Knoll International Barcelona...

Pair Mies van der Rohe stainless steel Barcelona ottomans. New leather straps and cushions! Stainless steel is in very nice condition! Stainless steel models are especially desirable...

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, often in collaboration with Lilly Reich, designed modern furniture pieces using new industrial technologies that have become popular classics, such as the Barcelona chair and table, the Brno chair, and the Tugendhat chair. His furniture is known for fine craftsmanship, a mix of traditional luxurious fabrics like leather combined with modern chrome frames, and a distinct separation of the supporting structure and the supported surfaces, often employing cantilevers to enhance the feeling of lightness created by delicate structural frames. The Barcelona Chair was designed for the German Pavilion at the International Exposition of 1929 by Mies and Lilly. Since 1953, Knoll has manufactured the Barcelona chair in both chrome and stainless steel. The stool was introduced in 1960. This stool has been exhibited in stools: The JF Chen...

American mid-century pair of leather steel Barcelona pouf by Der Rohe for Knoll, 1970s Barcelona rectangular pouf with polyurethane foam seat with black leather upholstery. The stru...

A classic in the world of design: the footstool or stools of the designer Mies van der Rohe will never go out of style. It is a clean piece in shape, light in space and luxurious in ...

Pair of Knoll Barcelona stools ottomans in White Sabrina Leather, circa 2000s. Pair of Knoll Barcelona stools or ottomans in white Sabrina leathe...

This listing is for a highly sought-after-by-collectors Double Signed Generation Knoll Associates Barcelona Stool / Ottoman by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, ...

Red Barcelona Ottoman manufactured by knoll See photo with Hermes Orange Handbag to give you a sense of color label present.