Defined by architectural simplicity and exquisite detailing, the Knoll Barcelona Day Bed extends the celebrated Barcelona collection into a statement of relaxed sophistication.
Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1930, it embodies his enduring modernist philosophy of “less is more”, bringing together pure geometry, luxurious materials and exceptional craftsmanship in a design that remains remarkably contemporary.
The day bed’s elegant profile is built around a hand-finished hardwood platform, supported by polished tubular steel legs. Beneath the generous cushion, thick cowhide straps provide the foundation for the upholstery, creating a considered interplay between structure and softness. The seat itself is composed of 72 individual leather panels, each carefully cut, hand-welted and hand-tufted by skilled craftspeople, with the panels and buttons made from a single hide. This meticulous process gives the piece its distinctive rhythm and exceptional attention to detail.
An authentic, licensed original by Knoll, the Barcelona Day Bed preserves the integrity of Mies van der Rohe’s celebrated design. The Knoll Studio logo and designer’s signature are stamped into the frame, providing reassurance of its provenance and distinguishing it from imitations. A choice of premium leather finishes allows the piece to complement a variety of interiors, from understated contemporary spaces to richly layered, classic settings.
Measuring 196cm wide and 98cm deep, the day bed offers generous proportions for reclining, reading or moments of quiet relaxation. Its low, linear silhouette creates a striking focal point without visual heaviness, making it particularly effective in spacious living rooms, private studies and sophisticated hospitality interiors.
More than a place to rest, the Knoll Barcelona Day Bed is a celebration of modernist design at its most refined. Combining authentic heritage, painstaking craftsmanship and timeless elegance, it remains a design classic to be appreciated for generations.
Materials:Platform - Ash hardwood frame painted to match Walnut veneer. 11 thick cowhide straps, foam cushion. Legs - Tubular steel in polished chrome. Spinneyback Volo Leather
Dimensions: Height - 44cm (Top of Cushion Height - 65cm) x Width - 196cm x Depth - 98cm
Delivery Time: 10 to 12 weeks
Designed in 1929
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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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