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What is Mies van der Rohe known for?
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Mies 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.
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Mies van der Rohe, MR10 chair, Thonet, 1970s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet
Located in Uppsala, SE
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's very legendary chair, model MR10 (today renamed S 533), designed in 1927, a few years before he was nominated as the director of the world famous Bauhaus s...
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Bauhaus Chairs
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Steel
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Stools in Chocolate Brown Leather
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Atlanta, GA
Iconic Pair of Barcelona Stools or Ottomans, designed by Mies van der Rohde for Knoll, American, circa 1980s. They are upholstered in their original chocolate brown leather which is ...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Vintage Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Leather Brno Dining Chairs, c.1986
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Vintage Brno tubular steel armchairs, Model 245A. Originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1930 for his renowned Tugendhat House in Brno, Czech Republic, the Brno Chair re...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Nickel
MR10 chair by Mies van der Rohe, first edition by Thonet, in leather and chromed
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
"MR10" model chair by German designer Mies van der Rohe, first edition dating from the 1940s by Thonet (label present under the seat). Chromed steel tubing frame, seat and backrest i...
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Bauhaus Spoleto Chair Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, Italy 70s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Lucija, SI
This iconic Chair, model Spoleto, was designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and produced by Knoll Italy in '70s.
Chair is in perfect vintage condition. It is made of very thick genui...
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Vintage 1920s Italian Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Knoll Barcelona Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in San Mateo, CA
Pair of Barcelona chairs manufactured by Knoll. These have a polished stainless steel frame with tan or saddle colored leather. These were purchased in the 1970's. The chair frames s...
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Vintage 1970s American International Style Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel