Supreme x Knoll Denim Barcelona Chair + Ottoman
The original behind the Supreme x Knoll Denim Barcelona Chair + Ottoman is the Knoll Barcelona Chair (Mies van der Rohe) — $7500 retail vs Supreme's $11998.
Supreme vs. Original
Supreme version
About the original
The Knoll Barcelona Chair was designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich for the German Pavilion at the 1929 International Exhibition in Barcelona, featuring a hand-buffed stainless steel crisscross frame and hand-welted leather cushions on a leather-strap suspension. Knoll has produced the chair continuously to the original specifications since licensing the design from Mies in 1953, with each piece made in the USA and bearing his signature stamped into the frame. The SS2025 Supreme edition replaces the standard leather with cushions upholstered in 23-ounce shuttle-loom Japanese selvedge denim, paired with a matching ottoman. The material swap pushed the set to $11,998, roughly $4,500 above Knoll's standard leather retail.
About Knoll
Knoll is an American furniture company founded in 1938 by Hans Knoll in New York City, later run alongside his wife and designer Florence Knoll. The company became a central force in mid-century modern design, producing licensed editions of the Barcelona Chair by Mies van der Rohe, the Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer, and the Tulip and Womb Chairs by Eero Saarinen. Knoll's textile division, founded in 1947, commissioned work from Anni Albers and Alexander Girard. The company merged with MillerKnoll in 2021. Supreme has collaborated with Knoll on branded furniture pieces.
Price comparison
| Supreme retail | $11998 |
|---|---|
| Knoll retail | $7500 |
| Hype tax | +60% |
Questions
Is the Supreme x Knoll Denim Barcelona Chair + Ottoman just the regular Barcelona Chair (Mies van der Rohe)?
The Supreme x Knoll Denim Barcelona Chair + Ottoman, released in Spring/Summer 2025, is based on the Knoll Barcelona Chair (Mies van der Rohe). Supreme collabs sometimes change the colorway or materials; the description on this page covers the original's specs and any notable differences in the Supreme version. If you want the product without the box logo, the Knoll Barcelona Chair (Mies van der Rohe) is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is the Knoll Barcelona Chair (Mies van der Rohe) than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $11998 for the Supreme x Knoll Denim Barcelona Chair + Ottoman; the Knoll Barcelona Chair (Mies van der Rohe) retails for $7500. That's a 60% markup — buying the original saves you $4498, or 37% off the Supreme price. Buy the original at retail and you skip the hype tax entirely.
Where can I buy the Knoll Barcelona Chair (Mies van der Rohe)?
You can buy the Knoll Barcelona Chair (Mies van der Rohe) from Amazon or direct from Knoll. Retail price is $7500. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
