Ludwig Mies van der Rohe was a great 20th-century German designer and architect. He designed one of the most iconic pieces of design and vintage furniture, the
Barcelona armchair known as: the
Barcelona warming cabinet. He designed it for the German pavilion at the Barcelona World Fair in 1929. It has been produced since 1953 by
Knoll to its designer's original specifications. The logo of
Knoll and the signature of
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe are engraved on the base of each chair. Opulent yet resolutely modern in appearance, this
Barcelona heater takes its shape from the Roman folding curule chair. Its rectangular silhouette, wider than it is tall, captivates with its harmonious proportions. The prestige of royal guests is evoked by the slender chrome-plated flat steel base: its X shape is reminiscent of the "curules", the antique seats used by Roman dignitaries. Subtly, this design gives the chair the air of a modern throne. The structure and base of this
Barcelona armchair by
Knoll are made from bright chrome-plated drawn flat steel. The cushions are upholstered using 40 individual panels cut, hand-welted and hand-tufted from a single hide. The cushioning on the seat and backrest adapt to fit the curve of the frame. The side and edges of the upholstery straps are dyed to match the chosen upholstery colour. The
Barcelona armchairfrom
Knoll is available in black Velluto Pelle leather or white Volo leather.