A defining expression of modernist design, the Knoll Barcelona Low Table brings together precision engineering, refined materials and the enduring elegance of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.
Designed in 1929 for the German Pavilion at the International Exposition in Barcelona, the table reflects the architect’s celebrated philosophy of “less is more”, reducing furniture to its essential elements while elevating every material and detail.
The design is distinguished by its clean, geometric proportions and precisely constructed steel frame, finished in polished chrome to achieve a lustrous, mirror-like surface. The intersecting lines of the base create a balanced architectural structure, offering both visual lightness and structural integrity. Above, a substantial 15mm-thick polished plate-glass top introduces transparency and understated sophistication, allowing the frame’s geometry to remain clearly visible from every angle. Every element contributes to the table’s considered aesthetic. The welded steel construction provides a durable foundation, while the polished chrome finish accentuates the precision of the metalwork. The glass surface offers a smooth, reflective plane that captures surrounding light, creating a subtle sense of openness within the interior.
An authentic, licensed original by Knoll, the Barcelona Low Table preserves the integrity of Mies van der Rohe’s influential design. Its enduring appeal lies in the relationship between industrial materials and architectural form, demonstrating how simplicity, when executed with exceptional craftsmanship, can achieve remarkable distinction.
Measuring 100 × 100cm, the table is available in two heights, 35cm or 46cm, offering flexibility for different seating arrangements and interior settings. Its generous square surface makes it a natural centrepiece for a living room, particularly when paired with the iconic Barcelona Chair, while its restrained profile complements contemporary, minimalist and classic modernist interiors.
Nearly a century after its conception, the Barcelona Low Table remains a testament to the lasting power of considered design. Combining authentic provenance, polished steel and substantial glass, it is a timeless furniture classic defined by material integrity, architectural clarity and enduring sophistication.
Materials:Frame and legs in welded steel, polished chrome finish. Top in 15mm thick polished plate glass.
Dimensions: 100cm x 100cm x Height 35cm or 46cm
Delivery Time: Around 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 tables
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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