Barcelona chair

noun

Bar·​ce·​lo·​na chair ˌbär-sə-ˈlō-nə- How to pronounce Barcelona chair (audio)
: an armless chair with leather-covered cushions on a stainless steel frame

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Soon to follow was a child-size version of Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair and Faye Toogood’s Roly-Poly. — Steven Weill, Architectural Digest, 22 Oct. 2026 In other news, Supreme is also teaming with office furniture manufacturer Knoll to reimagine the Bauhaus-era Barcelona chair. — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Apr. 2025 Fans of German American architect Mies van der Rohe may even notice that Rambaldi references the Barcelona chair for the Air Jordan 4 design, which places the brand’s iconic red jump man at the center of the leather seat. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 4 May 2023

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Barcelona, Spain

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Barcelona chair was in 1953

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“Barcelona chair.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Barcelona%20chair. Accessed 30 Oct. 2026.

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