How do I know if my Knoll chair is real?
Many times a Knoll identifier, whether a sticker or label sewn in place, can be found on the bottom cushion of a vintage chair (the Knoll International name was used after 1969). A “Knoll Studios” mark stamped in the frame with Mies’ signature is found on chairs made since 1996.
How much does a Barcelona Chair cost?
Retail price of configuration : $7412 The Barcelona Lounge Collection is only available in leather.
When was the Barcelona Chair made?
1929
Mies van der Rohe designed this chair for his German Pavilion at the Barcelona Exposition of 1929. The Pavilion was the site of the inaugural ceremony for the German exhibits at the exposition, and the Spanish king was to preside. It had to be an “important chair, a very elegant chair,” according to the architect.
Is Knoll a good brand?
Both Herman Miller and Knoll at their nucleus have placed values of great design, unparalleled quality, and authenticity above all else. It is for these reasons that even through difficult periods in their respective history’s they have been able to sustain, grow and prosper.
Who owns the rights to the Barcelona Chair?
Knoll
Bovine leather replaced the ivory-colored pigskin which was used for the original pieces. In 1953, six years after Reich’s death, the design went into commercial production and van der Rohe licensed the rights of reproduction to Knoll, the current licensed manufacturer and holder of all trademark rights.
Who makes the original Barcelona chair?
Barcelona chair
Designer | Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich |
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Materials | Chrome on steel frame. Leather cushions filled with foam |
Style / tradition | Modernist |
Height | 75 cm (30 in) |
Width | 75 cm (30 in) |
Who owns the rights to the Barcelona chair?
What is Knoll known for?
Modern Always. Knoll is Modern Always because modern always works. Knoll uses modern design to connect people to their work, their lives, their world. Since 1938, Knoll has been recognized internationally for creating workplace and residential furnishings that inspire, evolve, and endure.