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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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Rare Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Pair of Model 261 lounge chairs
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Round Rock, TX
Pair of Rare Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Model 261 lounge chairs
c. 1970s
Originally designed in the early 1930s, later refined by Mies in 1967 for executive interiors and introduce...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
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
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
Vintage 1970s Barcelona Lounge Chairs Set of 2 by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Antwerp, BE
This rare set of Barcelona chairs was designed by Architect Mies van der Rohe and Designer Lily Reich in 1929 and produced by Knoll International in the 70s labeled The Barcelona ch...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Set of 4 MR10 Rattan Chairs by Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll, 1960s
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
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
Fully Restored Knoll Barcelona Daybed by Mies van der Rohe in Edelman Leather
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Toluca Ter, CA
Authentic Barcelona Couch / Daybed, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1930 and produced by Knoll in the 2000s, with a Knoll tag on the upholstery backing and imprint on one of ...
Category
Early 2000s American Bauhaus Daybeds
Materials
Steel, Chrome

