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Mies Van der Rohe MR Side Table
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful MR side table by Mies Van der Rohe for Knoll. We believe these were produced sometime in
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Mies van der Rohe Mid Century Sofa
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Countryside, IL
Mies van der Rohe Mid Century Sofa This sofa measures: 84.5 wide x 33.5 deep x 30 inches high
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mies van der Rohe Mid Century Sofa
Mies van der Rohe Mid Century Sofa
H 30 in W 84.5 in D 33.5 in
Early Barcelona Chair by Mies Van Der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brussels, BE
Early and rare "Barcelona" chair and ottoman designed by Mies van der rohe and manufactured by the
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

 Early Barcelona Chair by Mies Van Der Rohe
 Early Barcelona Chair by Mies Van Der Rohe
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Mies Van der Rohe MR Lounge Chairs for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Really nice pair of Mies Van der Rohe MR Lounge Chairs for Knoll in tan leather. We believe this
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Barcelona Coffee Table by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Dronten, NL
The Barcelona table was created by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lily Reich for the German Pavilion
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Mid-20th Century American Bauhaus Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

S 533 Cantilever Chair Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in New York, NY
object. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe was the first to provide the cantilever chair with aesthetic lightness
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2010s German Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

S 533 Cantilever Chair Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in New York, NY
object. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe was the first to provide the cantilever chair with aesthetic lightness
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2010s German Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage 1970s Mies van der Rohe MR20 Leather and Chrome Armchair
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Shippensburg, PA
CHROME STEEL AND LEATHER MR20 ARMCHAIR Designed by Mies van der Rohe, circa 1970s Item # 205RSJ14P
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vintage Chrome Dining Chairs by Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage set of four chrome dining chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe manufactured by knoll
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

S 533 Cantilever Leather Chair Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in New York, NY
object. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe was the first to provide the cantilever chair with aesthetic lightness
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2010s German Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

S 533 Cantilever Leather Armchair Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in New York, NY
object. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe was the first to provide the cantilever chair with aesthetic lightness
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2010s German Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

4 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Mr10 Dining Chairs 1960s Knoll International
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in London, GB
Complete set of four chrome cantilever MR10 chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, in brown leather
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Early Pair MCM Knoll Barcelona Chairs Black Leather Mies van der Rohe 1961
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Portland, OR
A collectors pair of Early Knoll Associates production Mies van der Rohe Barcelona chairs, 1961
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Mid-20th Century American Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mies Van Der Rohe Barcelona Style Mid Century Chrome and Glass Coffee Table
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Countryside, IL
Mies Van Der Rohe Barcelona style mid century chrome and glass coffee table This table measures
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Iconic Bauhaus 'MR10' Style Cantilever Chairs, Mies Van Der Rohe, 90s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Zagreb, HR
van der Rohe. A revolutionizing piece of design and a Bauhaus icon. This pair in high-quality thick
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Vintage 1980s German Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Six Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Brno Tubular Chairs/Desk Chairs for Knoll, c1970
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Renens, CH
Set of six tubular Brno chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe, published by Knoll circa 1970. Materials: Skai
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

S 533 All Seasons Cantilever Mesh Chair Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in New York, NY
object. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe was the first to provide the cantilever chair with aesthetic lightness
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2010s German Lounge Chairs

Materials

Paint

Set of Four Brno Dining Chairs after Mies van der Rohe Reupholstered Your Fabric
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Four Flat Bar "Brno" Model Dining Chairs, in the manner of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Barcelona Daybed by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll International, 1960s, Signed
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Considered to be the epitome of modern design, Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich originally designed the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mies van der Rohe for Knoll MCM Barcelona Lounge Chairs with Ottomans - Pair
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Countryside, IL
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Mid Century Barcelona Lounge Chairs with Ottomans - Pair Each chair
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of 4, Mid-Century Modern Thonet Mies Van Der Rohe Brno Red Chairs, 1970s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Basel, BS
Set of 4 awesome Mies van der Rohe style Brno chairs made by Thonet, in a fantastic bold red! Clean
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Italian Mid Century Barcelona Pouf by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll, 1970s
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern white leather Barcelona pouf or footrest by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Chaise Longue Model 242 by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International, 1980's
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
The adjustable Model 242 MR Chaise Lounge was designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927. This
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Steel, Chrome

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Mid Century Chrome and Glass Coffee
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Countryside, IL
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Mid Century Chrome and Glass Coffee Table This coffee
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Set 8 Mies van der Rohe Knoll Brno Flat Bar 255 Cantilever Dining Chairs White
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Celebrated for its lean profile and clean lines, the Brno chair was designed by Mies van der Rohe
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Black Leather Barcelona Daybed by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Asheville, NC
This Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll daybed has new black leather tufted upholstery as the previous top
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Vintage Barcelona Lounge Chairs Set with Ottoman By Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Barcelona Lounge Chairs set with Ottoman designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. 1950s Knoll
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Mid-20th Century Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 8 - Knoll BRNO Leather Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in New York, NY
Presenting a set of 8 Knoll BRNO tubular chairs in camel leather. The chairs are an iconic modern design from the 1930s that are consistently featured in major interior projects ar...
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1990s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of 8 - Knoll BRNO Leather Chairs
Set of 8 - Knoll BRNO Leather Chairs
H 31.5 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in
Modernist Midcentury Solid Steel Chrome Finish Square Coffee Table Base
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible craftsmanship in this solid steel square coffee table with chrome polished finish, circa 1970s. We are selling the table without top it can have a glass or a marble top wh...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Barcelona Lounge Chair With Ottoman By Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice Barcelona chair and ottoman by Mies van der Rohe, fabricated in the 70's by Knoll
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Barcelona Lounge Chair With Ottoman By Knoll
Barcelona Lounge Chair With Ottoman By Knoll
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Midcentury Barcelona Ottoman Stool in bright yellow Leather for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona ottoman or stool for Knoll studio. The classic
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Midcentury Barcelona Ottomans / Stools in Black Leather for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona ottomans / stools for Knoll. The classic design that
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Chrome

Two Chairs Model 'B 42' Produced by Tecta in Germany, 1960
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Köln, NRW
. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe designed the B42 masterpiece as early as 1927. To this day, it is impossible to
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Mid-20th Century German Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chrome Barcelona Style Lounge Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Wilmington, DE
similar to the STYLE of designers, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich, original Barcelona chair
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Sofa Daybed Constanze by Johannes Spalt for Wittmann, Austria 1960ies
By Johannes Spalt, Wittmann, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Sofa Daybed Mod. Constanze Designed by Johannes Spalt for Wittmann, Austria 1960ies. An elegant construction, that can be converted from a sofa into a bed with one hand and...
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20th Century Sofas

Materials

Steel

Glass Houses
By Phaidon
Located in New York City, NY
Lautner, Richard Rogers, and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
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2010s Chinese Books

Materials

Paper

Glass Houses
Glass Houses
H 11.38 in W 9.88 in D 2 in
Ornament is Crime Modernist Architecture Matt Gibberd and Albert Hill
Located in New York City, NY
iconic works of the modernist canon by Le Corbusier, Mies van der Rohe, and Walter Gropius, as well as in
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

Materials

Paper

Low Table by Nicolini Bertocco
By Nicolini Bertocco
Located in Milan, IT
, 15.3 x 35.4 x H 15.7 in. The collection is inspired by Mies Van Der Rohe’s famous cruciform column
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Brass

Low Table by Nicolini Bertocco
Low Table by Nicolini Bertocco
H 15.75 in W 15.36 in D 35.44 in
De Sede RH-301 Chair in Black Upholstery by Robert Haussmann
By Robert Haussmann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
steel as a tribute to Mies van der Rohe – since 1999 the RH-301 has been at home with de Sede. With this
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of 3 design french lamps in inox - 1970s : 1 floor lamp, 2 lamps
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Paris, FR
, Sergio Rodrigues, Eero Saarinen, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Harry Bertoia , Arne Jacobsen, Hans Wegner
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Vintage 1970s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Florence Knoll for Knoll International Lounge Chair in Teak
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gropius and Mies van der Rohe. This meant that although she was barely out of her teens, she was educated
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Rare Early Florence Knoll Rosewood Dinning Table
By Florence Knoll
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
, geometric presence that reflects the rational design approach Florence Knoll learned from Mies van der Rohe
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables

Materials

Steel

Rare Early Florence Knoll Rosewood Dinning Table
Rare Early Florence Knoll Rosewood Dinning Table
H 29.14 in W 75.99 in D 36.03 in
De Sede RH-301 Ottoman in Black Upholstery by Robert Haussmann
By Robert Haussmann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
steel as a tribute to Mies van der Rohe – since 1999 the RH-301 has been at home with De Sede. With this
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

De Sede RH-301 Ottoman in Black Upholstery by Robert Haussmann
By Robert Haussmann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
steel as a tribute to Mies van der Rohe – since 1999 the RH-301 has been at home with De Sede. With this
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Dutch three tiered Bauhaus side table, 1930s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius.
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Bauhaus Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Dutch three tiered Bauhaus side table, 1930s
Dutch three tiered Bauhaus side table, 1930s
H 25.6 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
De Sede RH-301 Chair in Black Upholstery by Robert Haussmann
By Robert Haussmann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
steel as a tribute to Mies van der Rohe – since 1999 the RH-301 has been at home with de Sede. With this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

8 Bauhaus Black Leather & Chrome Cantilever Italian Chairs Attributed Mart Stam
By Mart Stam
Located in Topeka, KS
including historic, exemplary names such as Mart Stam, Marcel Bruer, and Mies Van der Rohe. I mean, it’s
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20th Century Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

New Contemporary Knoll Brown Leather & Chrome Brno Chairs W/ Arm Pads
By Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
The Brno Chair is a timeless design by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe that has been praised for its
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Ilmari Tapiovaara Extendable Dining Table in Wood 1970s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Technology in Chicago and worked for a time in the office of Mies van der Rohe. He is most recognized
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sideboard with Marble Top
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
such as Eero Saarinen, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Richard Schultz and Harry Bertoia. Please note that
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Carrara Marble, Metal

Pair of Beech & Papercord Armchairs in the Manner of Erich Dieckmann
By Erich Dieckmann, Vroom & Dreesmann 1
Located in Norwalk, CT
overshadowed by the likes of Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, despite receiving equal respect and
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20th Century European Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Paper

Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sofa in Teak and Grey Upholstery
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
the long list of eminent designers is not long enough) Mies van der Rohe. This meant that although she
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Drugs, Framed
By Danny Heller
Located in Fairfield, CT
the sleek interiors of Mies van der Rohe’s groundbreaking Seagram Building. You’ll find classic
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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Drugs, Framed
H 8 in W 10 in D 1 in
Pan Am Panorama, Framed
By Danny Heller
Located in Fairfield, CT
the sleek interiors of Mies van der Rohe’s groundbreaking Seagram Building. You’ll find classic
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20th Century Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Poul Kjærholm 'PK80' Daybed for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Glendale, CA
inspiration from a couch designed by Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich in 1930. It can be found today in the
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjærholm 'PK80' Daybed for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 4)
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Glendale, CA
inspiration from a couch designed by Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich in 1930. It can be found today in the
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sideboard in Teak
By Florence Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
designers such as Eero Saarinen, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Richard Schultz and Harry Bertoia. Please note
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Steel

Couple of Finnish chairs by Ilmari Domus beige leather Birch wood
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Valladolid, ES
together. Ilmari came to work alongside Mies van der Rohe and counted Alvar Aalto among his greatest design
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Wood, Birch, Faux Leather

Sabine Marcelis Floor Lamp “Pillar” Tall From the series “No Fear of Glass” 2019
By Sabine Marcelis
Located in Barcelona, ES
Glass’, the book about Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona Pavilion by Josep Quetglas. Mies van der Rohe was
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Mirror

Sabine Marcelis Floor Lamp “Pillar” (Small) From the series “No Fear of Glass”
By Sabine Marcelis
Located in Barcelona, ES
to ‘Fear of Glass’, the book about Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona Pavilion by Josep Quetglas. Mies van
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Mirror

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Questions About Mies Can Der Rohe
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To pronounce Mies van der Rohe, say "meez van der roh." The architect and furniture designer Ludwig Mies van der Rohe went simply by the name Mies, but you will often see him referred to as "Mies van der Rohe" or as the full "Ludwig Mies van der Rohe." His birth name was Maria Ludwig Michael Mies. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Mies van der Rohe furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Ludwig Mies van der Rohe was an architect and furniture designer who helped to define modernist design. He served as the director of the Bauhaus from 1930 to 1933 and moved to Chicago, Illinois, in 1938. He designed many well-known buildings, including the Seagram Building in New York and the apartment towers on Lake Shore Drive in Chicago, where he later lived. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Mies van der Rohe furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    No, Mies van der Rohe was not in De Stijl, an art movement active in the Netherlands from 1917 to 1931. However, the movement did influence his thinking about design and helped inspire his work as the director of the Bauhaus from 1930 to 1933. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Mies van der Rohe furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    No, Mies van der Rohe was not a landscape architect. Although he had no formal architectural training, he designed many buildings around the world from the 1920s through the 1960s. Some of his most well-known designs include the Seagram Building in New York City, the Chicago Federal Complex and Farnsworth House, located in the suburbs of Chicago. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Mies van der Rohe furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    No, Mies van der Rohe didn't win any major competitions. However, a well-known annual competition shares his name. The European Union awards the Mies van der Rohe Award for outstanding achievements in contemporary architecture every two years. Find a selection of Mies van der Rohe furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Ludwig Mies van der Rohe lived in the Lake Shore Drive apartment towers in Chicago. He moved to the city in 1938. Once there, Mies worked as an architect. He also served as the dean of the Illinois Institute of Technology. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Mies van der Rohe furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes. Although he didn't restrict himself to that particular architectural style, Mies van der Rohe is famous for the international style. His work and buildings created by his students and followers heavily influenced the movement. You can see hallmarks of the style in the simplicity of his work, as well as in his use of steel and plate glass construction materials. You'll find a range of Mies van der Rohe furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    No, Mies van der Rohe is not most famous for the industrial style. However, many of his later buildings did employ materials typical in the style, such as industrial-grade steel and plate glass. You'll find a selection of Mies van der Rohe furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    No, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe was not famous for being a formalist. A formalist is a designer who adheres to strict rules of one particular style. Mies van der Rohe never attempted to work within the framework of one guiding architectural movement. Instead, he designed buildings and furniture to fit their purpose, always adhering to the principle of "less is more." Shop a range of Mies van der Rohe furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    There are numerous Mies van der Rohe buildings. The campus of the Illinois Institute of Technology is home to 20 of his designs, such as the Minerals and Metals Research Building and the Engineering Research Building. Other Mies van der Rohe buildings found in Chicago include the Promontory Apartments, the 860-880 Lake Shore Apartments, the Chicago Federal Center and the Esplanade Apartment Buildings. Shop a selection of Mies van der Rohe furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    No, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe is not famous for Gothic architecture. The period of Gothic architecture ranges from the 12th to 16th centuries. Mies van der Rohe was active from the 1920s to the 1960s. Historians consider him a modernist designer and architect. You'll find a collection of Mies van der Rohe furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    No, not everything that Mies van der Rohe produced is considered Bauhaus architecture. Generally, designs he created during the early 1930s, like the Villa Tugendhat in Brno, Czech Republic, fall under the category. Mies van der Rohe continued to design buildings for decades to come and experimented in a variety of styles. Shop a collection of Mies van der Rohe furniture on 1stDibs.