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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 B42 Rattan Easy Chair by Tecta, circa 1960
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This MR10 chair designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927 is a true masterpiece of modern design. Manufactured by Tecta in Germany circa 1960, these chair are a testament to the e...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan
$3,230 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe Mr. Longue Chair
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Čelinac, BA
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Mr. Longue Chair for Knoll 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mies Van Der Rohe B42 Rattan Easy Chair, circa 1960
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This MR10 chair designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927 is a true masterpiece of modern design. Manufactured by unknown manufacturer in Germany circa 1960, these chair are a tes...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
$4,153 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chairs by Mies van der Rohe, Black Leather
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Chicago, IL
Knoll Barcelona Chairs, set of 2.
Designed by Mies van der Rohe, originally in 1929.
Black leather.
Knoll manufacturer tags are dated 1987 on bottom of seat cushions.
One of the ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
"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