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The Barcelona chair was designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe as seating for the King and Queen of Spain in case they visited the German Pavilion at the International Exposition of 1929. Browse 1stDibs to find an array of Barcelona chairs from top sellers.
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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
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Barcelona White Chair
By Modesign
Located in Milan, IT
Stunning in its simplicity, this excellent chair provides elegance while guaranteeing comfort. The
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Wood
$970 / item
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe White Leather Barcelona Chairs for Knoll - a Pair
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of authentic Barcelona lounge chairs in white leather and 304 polished stainless frames
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Ultra Rare 30th Knoll Anniversary Limited Edition Barcelona Chair No 27/100
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Aachen, NW
chairs in cream white leather. The very first Barcelona chairs in 1929 were also produced in this colour
Category
Vintage 1980s German Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mies Van der Rohe + Gratz Barcelona Chair in Leather with Gold Plated Frame
By Knoll, Lilly Reich
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Barcelona Chair, originally designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich in 1929
Category
20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
1970s Pair of Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chairs with Frames
By Knoll, Lilly Reich
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Barcelona Lounge Chairs, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel


