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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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Set of 4 MR10 Rattan Chairs by Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll, 1960s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning and rare set of four iconic MR10 cantilever chairs in chromed tubular steel and hand-woven rattan. Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and produced by Knoll International d...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Steel
Green Leather Barcelona Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Green Leather Barcelona Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
4 Pieces Available
Measurements :
Height: 78 cm
Width: 70 cm
Depth: 70 cm
Seat Height : 45 cm
Please do not he...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Mid Century Sofa
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Mid Century Sofa
This sofa measures: 90 wide x 32 deep x 30 inches high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height of 25.25 inches
Fair Vintage Condition ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Set of Four Mies Van Der Rohe designed Knoll Dining Chairs c. 1981
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional set of four Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe designed dining chairs
( 3 MR 10 & 1 MR 20 ), made by Knoll circa 1981. These iconic chairs feature cantilevered tubular chrome fram...
Category
Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Meis Van der Rohde Bruno Chair by Knoll
By Lilly Reich, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in New York, NY
Bauhaus design Bruno Chair by Mies Van der Rohe and Lilly Reich. The chair features a cantilevered tubular chrome frame, with black leather seat and back rests. The original chair ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, Set of 5 "Brno" Chairs, Italy, 1970s
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Naples, IT
A stunning and exceptionally elegant set of "Brno" cantilever chairs, a timeless icon of 20th-century design created by Bauhaus master Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1930 for Villa Tuge...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel


