Manufacturer: Knollstudio
Designer: Mies van der Rohe
This is an original Knollstudio piece.
Each piece is stamped with the Knoll studio logo and Mies signature so you are sure to be buying a true licensed piece - not a fake.
One of the most recognised objects of the last century, and an icon of the modern movement, the Barcelona Chair exudes a simple elegance that epitomises Mies van der Rohe's most famous maxim–“less is more.” Each Barcelona piece is a tribute to the marriage of modern design and exceptional craftsmanship.
Frame: Chrome steel hand-ground and hand-buffed to mirror finish or onyx ultra matte. Upholstery straps attached with aluminium rivets.
Upholstery Straps: for the upholstery in Venezia leather or in black leather the straps are dyed to match the same cushion upholstery colour; for all other leathers the exposed parts of the straps are covered with the same cushion upholstery leather. Chair contains 17 belting support straps, stool 7.
Belts: On the ultra-matte onyx version, the colour of the belts is always black. On the chrome-finish version, the colour of the belts is always specified in the code. for the upholstery in Venezia leather or in black leather the straps are dyed to match the same cushion upholstery colour; for all other leathers the exposed parts of the straps are covered with the same cushion upholstery leather. The chair has 17 belts and the stool has 7.
Upholstery: 40 individual panels for the chair and 16 for the stool are cut hand-welted and hand-tufted with leather and buttons produced from a single cowhide. Cushions are variable density foam covered with polyester fiberfills to enhance comfort and upholstered with top quality leather.
The seat and the back are connected with a removable pin, the seat is secured to the structure with straps.
Note: The KnollStudio logo and the signature of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe are stamped into each piece.
Dimensions: Width: 75cm x Depth: 77cm x Height: 77cm (Seat Height: 43cm)
A matching footstool is also available.
