Defined by its elegant geometry and exceptional craftsmanship, the Knoll Barcelona Stool is a celebrated expression of modernist design.
Created by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in collaboration with Lilly Reich in 1929, it originated as part of the furniture conceived for the German Pavilion at the Barcelona International Exposition. Nearly a century later, its refined silhouette and enduring material quality continue to make it a benchmark of contemporary luxury.
The stool’s distinctive form combines a polished stainless-steel frame with a generously cushioned seat, creating a sophisticated interplay between architectural precision and inviting comfort. Its clean lines and carefully balanced proportions reflect the modernist principle that every element should serve both a functional and aesthetic purpose. Upholstered in premium leather, the seat introduces richness and texture, softening the frame’s crisp, reflective finish.
An authentic, licensed original by Knoll, the Barcelona Stool preserves the integrity of one of the most influential designs in furniture history. Its meticulous construction and considered materials distinguish it from imitations, offering the reassurance of genuine design provenance and enduring quality. Perfectly suited to complement the Barcelona Chair or to stand alone as a sculptural accent, the stool brings understated sophistication to living rooms, executive offices and carefully curated interiors.
Its versatile proportions make it equally practical as a footrest or occasional seat, while its unmistakable profile adds a distinctive architectural presence. More than a functional accessory, the Knoll Barcelona Stool is a lasting design classic - a meeting of artistic vision, material excellence and timeless modern elegance.
Materials:Frame - Chrome Steel hand-ground and hand-buffed to mirror finish. Cowhide Belting Straps. Spinneyback Volo Leather
Dimensions: Height - 39cm x Width - 59cm x Depth - 59.5cm
Delivery Time: 8 Weeks
Designed in 1929
The Knoll Studio logo and signature of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe are stamped onto the base of the stool - 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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