Manufacturer: Knoll | Designer: Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, 1929
An Icon of the Modern Movement
Designed for the German Pavilion at the 1929 International Exhibition in Barcelona, the Barcelona Chair is one of the most recognised objects of the last century. Mies van der Rohe's approach was architectural rather than sculptural: the crisscross frame, hand-welted leather cushions and belting straps are resolved with the same precision he brought to his buildings.
The canted seat offers a relaxed yet supported position, while the open frame gives the chair a sculptural presence even when unoccupied. Choose a mirror-finished chrome or Onyx Ultra Matte frame, paired with leather upholstery. Venezia leather is available at a special price; contact us to explore the wider leather selection or request swatches.
Specifications
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Dimensions: W75 × D77 × H77cm (seat height 43cm)
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Frame: chrome steel, hand-ground and hand-buffed to a mirror finish; or Onyx Ultra Matte. Upholstery straps attached with aluminium rivets; 17 belting support straps. On Onyx Ultra Matte, belt colour is always black; on chrome, belt colour is specified at order. For Venezia and black leather, straps are dyed to match the cushion; for all other leathers, exposed strap sections are covered in the same upholstery leather
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Upholstery: 40 individual panels hand-cut, hand-welted and hand-tufted with leather buttons, all sourced from a single cowhide. Variable density foam with polyester fiberfill. Seat and back connected with a removable pin and secured to the frame with belting leather straps with edges dyed to match
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Leather options: Venezia leather at a special price, alongside a wider selection of Knoll leathers. Contact us for available colours, finishes and swatches
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Authentication: Knoll logo and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's signature stamped into the frame
For further information or to request leather swatches, please contact us.
A matching Barcelona Footstool is also available. Part of the Knoll Mies van der Rohe Collection, Knoll Lounge Chairs and Lounge Chairs collections.
