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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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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...
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Nickel
$3,880 Sale Price / set
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Pair of Knoll Barcelona Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
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...
Category
Vintage 1970s American International Style Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chairs and Ottoman
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Atlanta, GA
Iconic Pair of Barcelona Chairs and Ottoman, designed by Mies van der Rohde for Knoll, American, circa 1970s. The previous owners added snaps to the back of the backrest cushions so ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Oxblood Leather MR Adjustable Chaise Lounge by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Intl
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully preserved example of the iconic MR Chaise Lounge, originally designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927 and later produced by Knoll International. This particular piece is best attributed to Knoll’s mid to late 1980s to 1990s production, distinguished by its seamless heavy-gauge tubular steel frame with a continuous bend, stitched (as opposed to riveted) saddle leather support straps, exposed button-head cushion straps, and its original deep oxblood / burgundy leather upholstery. Unlike earlier two-position examples from the 1970s, this model features Knoll’s three-position reclining system, a refinement introduced in the late 20th century to enhance comfort and usability.
The original leather cushion presents beautifully, with a rich, even patina consistent with careful use in a well-maintained environment. As expected of Knoll International’s production in the 1980s and 1990s, the leather is of exceptional quality, supple yet robust, complemented by thick matching saddle-leather straps with stitched detailing that reinforce the chaise’s luxurious character. The polished tubular steel retains its bright luster with only minimal signs of age, while the upholstery remains supple, surface-rich, and clearly consistent with Knoll’s late-20th-century construction methods.
Highly versatile, this MR Adjustable Chaise...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Chrome
"Barcelona" Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll 1970s Black Leather Lounge Chair
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brescia, IT
Black leather in perfect condiction
Upholstery in excellent condiction
Chrome in excellent condiction
"Knoll International" sticker label.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal