Barcelona Daybed – Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

• Barcelona Daybed in black leather, Knoll, design by Mies van der Rohe, circa 2000 edition
• Solid wood frame, chrome-plated steel crossbars and legs, including one element engraved “Knoll Studio Mies van der Rohe”
• Good overall condition, mattress remains firm, piping shows normal signs of wear, slightly rubbed in places.
• L 200 cm × D 96 cm × H 67 cm
• Mattress thickness 9 cm

Knoll and Knoll Studio: history and positioning

Founded in 1938 in the United States, Knoll has established itself as a leading manufacturer of modern design. Influenced by Bauhaus principles, the brand develops furniture for both residential and professional spaces, in collaboration with prominent architects and designers.

Knoll Studio refers to the line dedicated to design pieces, bringing together both historical models and contemporary creations. It notably includes works by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Eero Saarinen, Harry Bertoia, and Florence Knoll, produced in accordance with original drawings and under official license.

The distinction between the two entities can be summarized as follows:

• Knoll: all of the manufacturer’s activities (furniture, layouts, textiles, professional projects)
• Knoll Studio: collection dedicated to iconic design pieces and their reissues

Knoll Studio productions are distinguished by their manufacturing quality, fidelity to original models, and their place in 20th-century design history. Today, they hold a central position in the vintage and collectible design market.

This Knoll Studio Barcelona daybed in black leather is signed on the leg.