Barcelona Chair
By: Knoll
Barcelona Chair
By: Knoll
Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, the iconic Barcelona Chair remains a pinnacle of modernist design. Originally created for the German Pavilion at the 1929 International Exhibition in Barcelona, this legendary piece blends clean architectural lines with masterful handcraftsmanship. From its signature cross-shaped stainless steel frame to the individually hand-welted and tufted cushions, the chair expresses timeless elegance and structural clarity. Ideal for refined living spaces, the Barcelona Chair pairs modern simplicity with luxurious comfort.
Each cushion is composed of 40 hand-cut and sewn squares—available in leather, suede, or fabric—secured with belting leather straps dyed to match. The polished chrome or ultra-matte onyx steel frame is stamped with the Knoll logo and Mies van der Rohe’s signature, certifying its authenticity. With its canted seat angle and sculptural silhouette, the Barcelona Chair offers both support and sophistication.
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Materials And Finishes
Upholstery available in fabric, suede, or leather (leather squares from a single cowhide)
Frame in polished chrome or ultra-matte onyx stainless steel
Hand-tufted, hand-welted cushions
Belting leather cushion straps with dyed edges
Dimensions
Height: 30¼ in / 77 cm
Width: 29½ in / 75 cm
Depth: 30 in / 76 cm
Weight: 47 lbs / 21.3 kg
Color Options
Wide range of Knoll upholstery fabrics, suedes, and leathers
Frame in Polished Chrome or Onyx Black
