Conceived for royalty, the Knoll Barcelona Armchair is one of the most celebrated creations in modern furniture history.
Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in collaboration with Lilly Reich for the German Pavilion at the 1929 International Exposition in Barcelona, the chair was created to accommodate the Spanish royal couple during their visit. Its regal origins established a design legacy defined by architectural precision, luxurious materials and enduring sophistication.
The chair’s iconic silhouette pairs a polished stainless-steel frame with individually upholstered leather panels, creating a striking balance between structural clarity and exceptional comfort. Its distinctive X-shaped base lends the design a sense of strength and lightness, while the carefully proportioned cushions introduce softness and refinement. Each detail reflects the modernist belief that true luxury lies in the quality of materials, precision of construction and purity of form.
An authentic, licensed original by Knoll, the Barcelona Armchair remains faithful to the vision of its celebrated designers. Meticulously crafted with premium leather and a polished steel frame, it represents a lasting investment in genuine design heritage rather than a passing interior trend. Equally at home in a sophisticated living room, executive office or carefully curated contemporary interior, the Barcelona Armchair makes an unmistakable statement. Its distinctive presence brings gravitas to minimalist spaces while complementing classic interiors with effortless elegance.
Nearly a century after its creation, the Barcelona Armchair retains its remarkable ability to command attention without excess. More than a chair, it is a symbol of modernist luxury - a design fit for royalty that continues to define timeless sophistication.
Materials:Frame - Chrome Steel hand-ground and hand-buffed to mirror finish. Cowhide Belting Straps. Spinneyback Volo Leather
Dimensions: Height - 77cm x Width - 75cm x Depth - 77cm (Seat Height - 43cm)
Delivery Time: 8/10 Weeks
Designed in 1929
The Knoll Studio logo and signature of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe are stamped onto the base of the chair - the Authentic Knoll Original.
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Ludwig Mies van der Rohe was a German-American architect. He was commonly referred to as Mies, his surname. Along with Alvar Aalto, Le Corbusier, Walter Gropius and Frank Lloyd Wright, he is regarded as one of the pioneers of Modernist Architecture & Design. His Barcelona chair is one of modern design's true classics, often imitated but never bettered.
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