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Who designed tubular steel furniture with Mies van der Rohe?
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Marcel Breuer designed tubular steel furniture with Mies van der Rohe. It was Breuer who came up with the idea for using the material as a base for chairs, tables and other furnishings after he became fascinated by the frame of his bicycle. You'll find a variety of vintage tubular steel furniture on 1stDibs.
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Mies Van Der Rohe Weissenhof MR20 Armchair Bauhaus
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mies van der Rohe armchair mr20. Disegned circa 1928, manufactured in the 70s by unknown manufacturer.
Frame tubular steel chromed.
In good original condition, preserving a beautifu...
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
$6,365 / item
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...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Rare Early Pair of Mies van der Rohe Barcelona Chairs & Ottoman, c. 1960
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Gerald R. Griffith
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Early Pair of Mies van der Rohe Barcelona Chairs & Ottoman, c. 1960
Designer: Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Maker: G.R. Griffith, Chicago, USA
Materials: Polished stainless steel, le...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
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
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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
$5,207 / item