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What is Lilly Reich famous for?
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Lilly Reich is famous for her contributions to modern design. She worked with architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe to design the now iconic Barcelona chair for the German Pavilion at the 1929 International Exposition. For years, Reich received little recognition for her work, but 21st-century scholarship has revealed the important role she played in the development of the Barcelona chair and other projects. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Lilly Reich furniture.
1stDibs ExpertJanuary 19, 2025
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Vintage MR10/S533L Cantilever chair by Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich
By Lilly Reich, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Tucson, AZ
This graceful, elegant, and beautifully proportioned "MR10" chair, developed from a 1924 design for a cantilevered chair by Mart Stam, was introduced by Mies van der Rohe at the 1927...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$796 Sale Price
20% Off
1990 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair in Tan Leather
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll, Lilly Reich
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Barcelona Lounge Chair, model 250LS, initially designed by Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich in 1929. This example was produced by Knoll in the United States in 1990. It features a solid, hand-polished stainless-steel frame (vs. the more commonly seen chrome-plated editions) and has cushions upholstered in a toffee brown or dark tan leather. The retail price of this chair was over double the cost of a standard chrome Barcelona chair...
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Early 2000s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
1960s Mies van der Rohe Flat Bar Brno Chair in Polished Stainless w/ Leather
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll, Lilly Reich
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Brno Armchairs, model MR50, initially designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lily Reich in 1929. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the 1960s. The listed...
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
1963 Gordon Bunshaft's Personal Mies van der Rohe Flat Bar Brno Chair
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll, Lilly Reich
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Brno Armchair, model MR50, initially designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich in 1929. This particular example was produced by Knoll in 1963. The design feature...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
1987 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair in Black Leather
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Lilly Reich, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Barcelona Lounge Chair, model 250LS, initially designed by Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich in 1929. This example was produced by Knoll in the United States in 1987. It features a solid, hand-polished stainless-steel frame (vs. the more commonly seen chrome-plated editions) and has cushions upholstered in black leather. The retail price of this chair was over double the cost of a standard chrome Barcelona chair...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
1960s Set of 4 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Brno Stainless Flat Bar Dining Chairs
By Lilly Reich, Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Brno chairs, model MR50, originally designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe & Lily Reich in 1929. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the 1960s. Th...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel