# Old New Furniture Knoll's Vintage Style Barcelona Chair For Modern Lounging By Adam Collins | Published 2009-01-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barcelona-chair-the-old-new-chair References: [knoll](http://www.knoll.com/products/product.jsp?prod_id=577) & [barcelonachair](http://www.barcelonachair.com/) The [Barcelona](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victoria-alberts-barcelona-collection) chair is vintage design with modern style. When it comes to cool furniture, this is the chair to have. It was designed back in 1928, and looks the part in any room. It has the looks to satisfy those difficult to please, and the comfort that any couch potato desires. Manufactured by [Knoll](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-perron-bun) in both stainless steel and chrome, along with leather, this chair will be the cool for a long time to come: **Implications** - This impressive vintage style chair was created by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1929, originally intended for the [German Pavilion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-big-tamtam). The chair features a pure compositional design that is reflective of most modern architecture. A smooth update without losing its rich history. Mission accomplished. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vintage Style Furniture:** Opportunities for updating classic designs with modern materials and technology. - **Compositional Design:** The use of structural design in furniture that reflects modern architectural trends. - **Timeless Comfort:** Designing furniture for both style and comfort that can remain popular for decades. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Design:** Opportunities to revitalize classic designs for modern consumers. - **Architecture:** The use of compositional design in furniture offers opportunities for architects to expand into product design. - **Interior Design:** A focus on creating comfortable spaces means furniture design plays an essential role in any interior design project. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bauhaus Era-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-1.md) - [Slick Futuristic Chair Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classical-norwegian-design.md) - [Architectural Dynamic Vintage Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/egoist-chaise.md) - [Cozy Contemporary Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-perron-bun.md) - [Relaxed Simplistic Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gb-lounge.md) - [Fuzzy Modern Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuzzy-modern-chair.md) - [Flamboyant Vintage-Inspired Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quiltana-armchair.md) - [Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danish-midcentury-modern.md) - [Contemporary Rocking Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penguin-rocking-chair.md)