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Mies van der Rohe Mid Century Sofa
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Countryside, IL
Mies van der Rohe Mid Century Sofa
This sofa measures: 84.5 wide x 33.5 deep x 30 inches high
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mies Van Der Rohe Foor Knoll Sofa
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Dallas, TX
A large four seater sofa designed by Mies van den Rohe for Knoll. A rare design made in limited
Category
Vintage 1970s Sofas
Materials
Leather
Mies van der Rohe Three-Seat Sofa
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Chicago, IL
Mies Knoll Production three-seat sofa, reupholstered with Spinneybeck leather aniline dyed hides
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Sofa Designed by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare sofa designed by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll. Reupholstered in Maharam wool with down filled
Category
Vintage 1960s Sofas
Materials
Fabric
1960s Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll International Brown Leather Three Seat Sofa
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous Model No. 263 three-seater sofa, designed by Mies Van Der Rohe and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 31 in W 95.5 in D 36 in
2010's Knoll Mies Van Der Rohe Krefeld Loveseat Sofa Fabric Sets Available
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a (sold separately) gorgeous and original Mies Van Der Rohe Krefeld Sofa
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Barcelona Table Mies van der Rohe 1929 Knoll International Steel Chrome Bauhaus
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Munster, NRW
Knoll Barcelona Coffee Table - Barcelona Coffee Table by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.
The so-called
Category
Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Sofa Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 18.12 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
1980s Pair of Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe MR10 Leather Dining Side Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet
Located in West Reading, PA
This is a pair of MR10 side dining chairs, initially designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Sofas
Materials
Leather
Sofa Daybed Constanze by Johannes Spalt for Wittmann, Austria 1960ies
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Wittmann, Johannes Spalt
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Sofa Daybed Mod. Constanze Designed by Johannes Spalt for Wittmann, Austria 1960ies.
An
Category
20th Century Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 28.35 in W 76.78 in D 27.56 in
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Krefeld Settee or Sofa in Dark Brown Leather for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in St. Louis, MO
Architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe designed Krefeld settee in a rich dark brown leather for Knoll
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 30.75 in W 57.75 in D 27.75 in
Mies Modular LT03 Sofa by Alma De Luce
Located in Joane, PT
The Mies Sofa refers to the minimalist design of Mies van der Rohe's architecture.
Being
Category
2010s Portuguese Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Suede, Wood
Mies Modular LT01 Sofa by Alma De Luce
Located in Joane, PT
The Mies Sofa refers to the minimalist design of Mies van der Rohe's architecture. Being considered
Category
2010s Portuguese Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Mies Modular LT02 Sofa by Alma De Luce
Located in Joane, PT
The Mies Sofa refers to the minimalist design of Mies van der Rohe's architecture. As in
Category
2010s Portuguese Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Florence Knoll Sofa, Knoll International, Cream White, USA.
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
of the rational design approach Florence Knoll learned from her mentor, Mies van der Rohe—the sofa is
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile
Bodil Kjaer Sofa in Black Leather and Steel
By Bodil Kjaer, Hovedstadens Møbelfabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
der Rohe. Her furniture has been greatly used in public buildings such as Harvard University and
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Pristine Florence Knoll Sofa for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modernist masters. She was a protégé of the German-American architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Eliel
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pristine Florence Knoll Sofa for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modernist masters. She was a protégé of the German-American architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Eliel
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pristine Florence Knoll Sofa for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modernist masters. She was a protégé of the German-American architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Eliel
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
FELIX SCHWAKE Sofa, Bouclé fabric, 480x135x90cm GERMANY handcrafted
By FELIX SCHWAKE
Located in Bochum, DE
Functional Art. Born in 1984 in Fulda, Germany, after graduating from the Mies-van-der-Rohe-School in Aachen
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Bauhaus Sofas
Materials
Bouclé
H 35.44 in W 53.15 in D 188.98 in
Hans Hollein Mitzi Sofa for Poltronova Srl '1981/2022'
By Hans Hollein
Located in Brooklyn, NY
with Mies van der Rohe and, in the following
year, at the College of Environmental Design, University
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Birdseye Maple
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sofa in Blue Upholstery and Steel
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
) Mies van der Rohe. This meant that although she was barely out of her teens, she was educated by the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 29.93 in W 88.59 in D 27.56 in
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sofa in Teak and Grey Upholstery
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
the long list of eminent designers is not long enough) Mies van der Rohe. This meant that although she
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 29.93 in W 90.56 in D 31.5 in
1960s Nicos Zographos CH28 Ribbon 3-Seat Sofa in Brown Leather
By Zographos Designs Ltd., Nicos Zographos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
design work from Zographos, taking gestures from Mies Van Der Rohe and other early modernists. Unlike the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid Century Modern Office Sofa in the Milo Baughman's Style. Circa 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
Baughman and the Barcelona Chair by Mies Van der Rohe's Designs.
Features a solid metal square frame
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Eva and Nils Koppel Three-Seater Sofa "Koppel", Denmark, 1950s
By Eva & Niles Koppell
Located in Utrecht, NL
der Rohe's school and the international style. The couple got their first big task in 1954 via family
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Joe D'Urso Island Sofa for Donghia Knoll Plaidtastic Fabric tete-a-tete chaise
By Joe D'Urso, Donghia
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Van Der Rohe’s designs. The sofa comes in two pieces with the long chaise connecting in to the large
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
H 31 in W 101 in D 48.5 in
Daybed in Style of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Germany, 1970s
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Praha, CZ
- nice sofa or daybed in functionalism style
- perfect condition
- confortable
- very quality
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
Barcelona Daybed by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll International, 1960s, Signed
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
van der Rohe for Knoll International and is considered an 'early original production collectors
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Stainless Steel
2023 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Daybed in White Leather, Model 258L
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Barcelona Couch / Daybed, Model 258L, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1930
Category
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Materials
Steel
H 17 in W 78 in D 40 in
Barcelona Couch - Mies van der Rohe for Knoll style
Located in New Orleans, LA
Chic, everlastingly appropriate. Large platform daybed in tufted cream colored leather with a roll headrest.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Chrome
Low Table by Nicolini Bertocco
By Nicolini Bertocco
Located in Milan, IT
, 15.3 x 35.4 x H 15.7 in. The collection is inspired by Mies Van Der Rohe’s famous cruciform column
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Brass
Set of Two Metal and Mar Low Table by Florence Knoll, American Design, 1960s
By Florence Knoll
Located in Milan, IT
approach to design that Florence Knoll learned from Mies van der Rohe. Regular, functional, elegant, these
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Sofa Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
H 16.54 in W 23.63 in D 24.02 in
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Couch Daybed in Ivory Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
Knoll Barcelona Couch / Daybed, Model 258L.
Designed by Mies van der Rohe, originally in 1930.
in
Category
2010s Daybeds
Materials
Leather
Coffee-Table, White Marble Circle Square Triangle 120x120x25cm handcrafted pc1/1
By FELIX SCHWAKE
Located in Bochum, DE
, interiors and architecture. Born in 1984 in Fulda, Germany, after graduating from the Mies-van-der-Rohe
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Bauhaus Sofa Tables
Materials
Marble
H 9.85 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Tufted Leather Bench
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Leather Bench or Couch, bought from a Psychiatrist Office in Philadelphia! Dates to the Early 1960
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum
Chair Johannes Spalt 'Constanze', Black Leather Wood Teak, Austria, 1960s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Wittmann, Johannes Spalt
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
chairs from Florence Knoll or Mies van der Rohe.
About Prof. Johannes Spalt:
Johannes Spalt attended
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak, Wood
H 28.35 in W 29.14 in D 28.35 in
1980, Radboud Van Beekum for Pastoe, FM62 Cube Lounge Chair in Black Linen
By Radboud Van Beekum, Pastoe
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
, Auping, Fana Metaal, de Wit Schiedam, and more companies were Le Corbusier, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 26.38 in W 24.41 in D 27.56 in
Modern Daybed Sofa by Burburry Prorsum
Located in Munich, Bavaria
design has references to the Barcelona daybed from Mies van der Rohe.
The olive fabric is in velour and
Category
2010s English Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
New Contemporary Moroccan Shag Hallway Runner with Minimalist Style
By Berber Tribes of Morocco, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Le Corbusier
Located in Dallas, TX
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Perfect for a hallway, long entry, grand foyer, designer entryway, galley
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Minimalist Moroccan and North Af...
Materials
Wool
Black Leather Swan Sofa Model 3321 by Arne Jacobsen, Denmark 20th Century
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Chicago, IL
designers.
Under the influence of Le Corbusier, Walter Gropius, and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Jacobsen
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Chrome
Set of 3 Red Amanta Lounge Chairs/Sofa by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1970s
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Padova, IT
Barcelona chair by Mies van der Rohe.
Interesting features are the rear cut of the shell which increases
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
H 27.56 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
1973, Verner Panton, 1-2-3 Serie Easy Chair in Original First Fabric
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
van der Rohe, Marcel Breuer, Mart Stam, Rietveld, Gispen, Anton Lorenz, Paul Schuitema, Bas van Pelt
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.29 in W 23.23 in D 28.75 in
'New York' Settee by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne Intl, c. 1952
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
.
The 'New York' sofa is a great option for owners of the 'Barcelona' chairs by Mies van der Rohe for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 28 in W 48.75 in D 28 in
1973 Verner Panton, 1-2-3 Serie Easy Chair in Original First Fabric
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Corbusier, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Marcel Breuer, Mart Stam, Rietveld, Gispen, Anton Lorenz, Paul
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Florence Knoll Lounge Chair on Steel Base in Heather Grey Tweed Fabric
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Chattanooga, TN
learned from her mentor, Mies van der Rohe—the sofa is utterly modern and totally timeless
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
1931, Mart Stam for Thonet, Set of Light Yellow Wooden S43
By Mart Stam, Thonet
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Marcel Breuer, Mart Stam, Rietveld, Gispen, Anton Lorenz, Paul Schuitema, Bas
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
16 piece miniature modernist furniture set, Netherlands 1920s
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in ECHT, NL
-directors: Walter Gropius from 1919 to 1928; Hannes Meyer from 1928 to 1930; and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Modern Toys
Materials
Wood, Paint
Poul Kjærholm 'PK80' Daybed for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Glendale, CA
inspiration from a couch designed by Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich in 1930. It can be found today in the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Poul Kjærholm 'PK80' Daybed for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 4)
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Glendale, CA
inspiration from a couch designed by Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich in 1930. It can be found today in the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
1960s, Fana Metaal Schiedam, Adjustable Swivel Office Chair
By Gispen, Paul Schuitema, Fana Metaal
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
were Le Corbusier, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Marcel Breuer, Mart Stam, Rietveld, Gispen, Anton Lorenz
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1930, Paul Schuitema Easy Chair, Fabric with Black Lacquered Wooden Armrests
By Paul Schuitema, Fana Metaal
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
companies were Le Corbusier, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Marcel Breuer, Mart Stam, Rietveld, Gispen, Anton
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 31.5 in
1933, W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Easy Chair 409 by Gispen Designed Fabric
By Gispen Culemborg, Willem H. Gispen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
companies were Le Corbusier, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Marcel Breuer, Mart Stam, Rietveld, Gispen, Anton
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome, Metal
H 33.08 in W 21.86 in D 29.14 in
1935, W.H. Gispen by Gispen Culemborg, 413 Easy Chair in Terra Corduroi Fabric
By Gispen Culemborg, Willem H. Gispen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Marcel Breuer, Mart Stam, Rietveld, Gispen, Anton Lorenz, Paul Schuitema, Bas
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Bauhaus Side Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 23.23 in D 25.6 in
Original, Early Vintage Tubular Easy Chair with Original Fabric, circa 1930
By Paul Schuitema, Thonet
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
, and more companies were Le Corbusier, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Marcel Breuer, Mart Stam, Rietveld
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.68 in W 22.84 in D 31.5 in
Gebr. de Wit Original Easy Chair with First Fabric, circa 1930
By Gebroeders De Wit
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
, Auping, Fana Metaal, de Wit Schiedam, and more companies were Le Corbusier, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Hans Eichenberger for Girsberger Leather Lounge or Easy Chairs, Switzerland 1966
By Girsberger, Hans Eichenberger, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Amsterdam, NL
the Barcelona chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. This chair is designed by Hans Eichenberger an
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.14 in W 23.63 in D 28.35 in
Rare Large Side or Easy Tubular Chair with Original Painted Wood, circa 1930
By Bauhaus
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
were Le Corbusier, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Marcel Breuer, Mart Stam, Rietveld, Gispen, Anton Lorenz
Category
Vintage 1930s European Bauhaus Side Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 35.44 in W 22.45 in D 25.99 in
1935, W.H. Gispen, by Gispen Culemborg, 413 Easy Chair in Original Black Vinyl
By Gispen Culemborg, Willem H. Gispen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Rohe, Marcel Breuer, Mart Stam, Rietveld, Gispen, Anton Lorenz, Paul Schuitema, Bas van Pelt, van der
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Bauhaus Side Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 23.23 in D 25.6 in
1933, W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Easy Chair 409 in Terra Cotta
By Gispen Culemborg, Willem H. Gispen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
companies were Le Corbusier, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Marcel Breuer, Mart Stam, Rietveld, Gispen, Anton
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 33.47 in W 22.84 in D 27.56 in
Original, Early Vintage Tubular Easy Chair with Original Fabric, circa 1930
By Thonet, Willem H. Gispen, Paul Schuitema
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
, de Wit Schiedam, and more companies were Le Corbusier, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Marcel Breuer, Mart
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 26.78 in W 22.84 in D 31.5 in
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- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To pronounce Mies van der Rohe, say "meez van der roh." The architect and furniture designer Ludwig Mies van der Rohe went simply by the name Mies, but you will often see him referred to as "Mies van der Rohe" or as the full "Ludwig Mies van der Rohe." His birth name was Maria Ludwig Michael Mies. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Mies van der Rohe furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Mies van der Rohe was known for many things. Some people associate him with the Bauhaus School, which he led from 1930 to 1933. Others associate him with his most famous architectural designs, including the Seagram Building in New York. In addition, Mies van der Rohe was an influential furniture designer and the dean of the Illinois Institute of Technology. Find a collection of Mies van der Rohe furniture on 1stDibs.
- Who is Ludwig Mies van der Rohe?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Ludwig Mies van der Rohe was an architect and furniture designer who helped to define modernist design. He served as the director of the Bauhaus from 1930 to 1933 and moved to Chicago, Illinois, in 1938. He designed many well-known buildings, including the Seagram Building in New York and the apartment towers on Lake Shore Drive in Chicago, where he later lived. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Mies van der Rohe furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022No, Mies van der Rohe was not in De Stijl, an art movement active in the Netherlands from 1917 to 1931. However, the movement did influence his thinking about design and helped inspire his work as the director of the Bauhaus from 1930 to 1933. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Mies van der Rohe furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022No, Mies van der Rohe was not a landscape architect. Although he had no formal architectural training, he designed many buildings around the world from the 1920s through the 1960s. Some of his most well-known designs include the Seagram Building in New York City, the Chicago Federal Complex and Farnsworth House, located in the suburbs of Chicago. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Mies van der Rohe furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022No, Mies van der Rohe didn't win any major competitions. However, a well-known annual competition shares his name. The European Union awards the Mies van der Rohe Award for outstanding achievements in contemporary architecture every two years. Find a selection of Mies van der Rohe furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes. Although he didn't restrict himself to that particular architectural style, Mies van der Rohe is famous for the international style. His work and buildings created by his students and followers heavily influenced the movement. You can see hallmarks of the style in the simplicity of his work, as well as in his use of steel and plate glass construction materials. You'll find a range of Mies van der Rohe furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Ludwig Mies van der Rohe lived in the Lake Shore Drive apartment towers in Chicago. He moved to the city in 1938. Once there, Mies worked as an architect. He also served as the dean of the Illinois Institute of Technology. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Mies van der Rohe furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022There are numerous Mies van der Rohe buildings. The campus of the Illinois Institute of Technology is home to 20 of his designs, such as the Minerals and Metals Research Building and the Engineering Research Building. Other Mies van der Rohe buildings found in Chicago include the Promontory Apartments, the 860-880 Lake Shore Apartments, the Chicago Federal Center and the Esplanade Apartment Buildings. Shop a selection of Mies van der Rohe furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022No, Mies van der Rohe is not most famous for the industrial style. However, many of his later buildings did employ materials typical in the style, such as industrial-grade steel and plate glass. You'll find a selection of Mies van der Rohe furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022No, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe was not famous for being a formalist. A formalist is a designer who adheres to strict rules of one particular style. Mies van der Rohe never attempted to work within the framework of one guiding architectural movement. Instead, he designed buildings and furniture to fit their purpose, always adhering to the principle of "less is more." Shop a range of Mies van der Rohe furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022No, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe is not famous for Gothic architecture. The period of Gothic architecture ranges from the 12th to 16th centuries. Mies van der Rohe was active from the 1920s to the 1960s. Historians consider him a modernist designer and architect. You'll find a collection of Mies van der Rohe furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Marcel Breuer designed tubular steel furniture with Mies van der Rohe. It was Breuer who came up with the idea for using the material as a base for chairs, tables and other furnishings after he became fascinated by the frame of his bicycle. You'll find a variety of vintage tubular steel furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022No, not everything that Mies van der Rohe produced is considered Bauhaus architecture. Generally, designs he created during the early 1930s, like the Villa Tugendhat in Brno, Czech Republic, fall under the category. Mies van der Rohe continued to design buildings for decades to come and experimented in a variety of styles. Shop a collection of Mies van der Rohe furniture on 1stDibs.
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