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What is Mies van der Rohe known for?

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What is Mies van der Rohe known for?
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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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...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Chrome

4 Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Knoll, MR50 BRNO leather dining chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A set of 4 vintage Mies van der Rohe Knoll, MR50 BRNO tubular satin chrome and dark burgundy leather dining chairs. The price listed is for the 4 chairs as shown. Designed by Ludwig...
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1990s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Barcelona Daybed Ludwig Mies van Der Rohe for Knoll
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona couch daybed for Knoll International, USA, 1980s. One of the most iconic and enduring modernist des...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Chrome

1970s Knoll Barcelona Chair in Cognac Leather
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful example of a vintage Barcelona chair in nicely patinated cognac leather. These are becoming increasingly difficult to find. Label is present. New straps. Original lea...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

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...
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Vintage 1970s American International Style Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bauhaus Spoleto Chair Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, Italy 70s
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
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

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