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Armchair Barcelona by Mies Van Der Rohe, circa 2010
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Mies Van Der Rohe Barcelona Barcelona Armchair and its ottoman, 2010 Publisher KNOLL Black
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Leather

BRNO Flat Bar Chair by Mies van der Rohe, 1930s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
- 32"h, 23"w, 23"d, 18"h seat - BRNO chair designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe - Chrome cantilever
Category

Vintage 1930s Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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
Category

Mid-20th Century American Bauhaus Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Mies van der Rohe Brno chairs by Palazzetti, 1970s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in View Park, CA
A pair of Brno flat arm chairs in chrome and black leather, circa 1970s. Designed by Mies van der
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mies Van Der Rohe Black Leather and Chrome Brno Chairs, Pair
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in South Bend, IN
Mies van der Rohe in 1930 for the Tugendhat House Produced by Gordon International USA, Late 20th
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mies Van Der Rohe Tubular Chrome Arm Chair Mid Century Modern
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Sleek and timeless, this Mies van der Rohe Tubular Chrome Arm Chair is a masterpiece of Mid-Century
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Mid Century Modern Mies Van Der Rohe Flatbar Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Tulsa, OK
Pair of Mid Century Modern Mies Van Der Rohe Flatbar Chairs Sold as pair. Above average vintage
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mies Van Der Rohe Thin Brno Chairs by Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Highland, IN
We think this version of Mies' Brno chair with it's thin seat and back is the most elegant and
Category

Vintage 1920s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

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
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1980s Barcelona Foot Stool White Leather & Chrome style Mies Van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1980s Barcelona ottoman stool in white leather and chrome designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Mies Van Der Rohe MR10 Dining Chair, As-is, Damaged Leather
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Shippensburg, PA
LUDWIG MIES VAN DER ROHE MR10 BLACK LEATHER AND CHROMED STEEL DINING CHAIR
Unmarked, circa 1960s
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Mies Van Der Rohe Style Fasem Bauhaus Chrome Sling Rocker
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Mies Van Der Rohe Style Fasem Bauhaus Chrome Sling Rocker Newly Upholstered in
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mies van der Rohe MR10 Black Leather Easy Chair, circa 1960
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
steel Dimensions: D 61.5 cm x W 49 cm x H 83 cm. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886–1969) was a German
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mies van der Rohe MR10 Black Leather Easy Chair, circa 1960
Mies van der Rohe MR10 Black Leather Easy Chair, circa 1960
No Reserve
H 32.68 in W 19.3 in D 24.22 in
Mies van der Rohe MR10 Black Leather Easy Chair, circa 1960
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
steel Dimensions: D 61.5 cm x W 49 cm x H 83 cm. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886–1969) was a German
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mies van der Rohe MR10 Black Leather Easy Chair, circa 1960
Mies van der Rohe MR10 Black Leather Easy Chair, circa 1960
No Reserve
H 32.68 in W 19.3 in D 24.22 in
Mies van der Rohe MR10 Black Leather Easy Chair, circa 1960
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
steel Dimensions: D 61.5 cm x W 49 cm x H 83 cm. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886–1969) was a German
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mies van der Rohe MR10 Black Leather Easy Chair, circa 1960
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
steel Dimensions: D 61.5 cm x W 49 cm x H 83 cm. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886–1969) was a German
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage 1970s Mies Van Der Rohe Mr10 Dining Chair, As-Is, Missing Leather
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Vintage 1970s Mies Van Der Rohe Mr10 Dining Chair, As-Is, Missing Leather Item # 205XPW14-5 A
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mies Van Der Rohe B42 Rattan Easy Chair by Tecta, circa 1960
Mies Van Der Rohe B42 Rattan Easy Chair by Tecta, circa 1960
No Reserve
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 28.75 in
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
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mies van der Rohe Flat Chromed Steel for Knoll Cow Fur 255 Brno Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in IT
22.75" D 22.5" H 31.5" seat H 17.5" armrest H 25.75" Designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1930 for his
Category

Late 20th Century European Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

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

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage circa 1985 Mies Van Der Rohe Barcelona Daybed with Zebra Rug
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
We collected this cult-favorite, vintage Mies Van Der Rohe daybed at auction. The stainless steel
Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Zebra Hide

Eggplant Leather Barcelona Chair and Ottoman by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed in 1929, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's Barcelona chair remains an icon of modernist chair
Category

20th Century American Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Black Leather and Chrome Brno Chairs, Pair
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in South Bend, IN
Mies van der Rohe in 1930 for the Tugendhat House Produced by Knoll USA, Late 20th Century
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Authentic Vintage Pair of Leather Lounge Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Shippensburg, PA
MR BLACK LEATHER AND CHROME STEEL LOUNGE CHAIRS - A PAIR Designed by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mies Van Der Rohe Brno Gold Brass Flat Bar Leather Chairs, a Pair
By Interior Crafts, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Harlingen, TX
A vintage pair of Mid-Century Modern Brno flat bar armchairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Set 8 Mies van der Rohe Knoll Brno Flat Bar 255 Cantilever Dining Chairs White
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Celebrated for its lean profile and clean lines, the Brno chair was designed by Mies van der Rohe
Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair Mies van der Rohe, Black Leather, Stainless, 1960s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Koby Knoll Click
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Knoll Barcelona lounge chair Mies van der Rohe, black leather, stainless, 1960s Labelled, Knoll
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of 6 Chrome Mies Van Der Rohe Tubular Brno Chairs by Knoll in Green Velvet
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Medina, OH
Set of 6 reupholstered chrome Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Chairs by Knoll in a gorgeous Green
Category

Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Upholstered Armchair by Bas Van Pelt for My Home, The Netherlands 1940s
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Utrecht, NL
in the Netherlands. He worked with multiple manufacturers, including his own firm, Bas van Pelt / My
Category

Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Bouclé

Bas van Pelt Set of Six Dining Chairs for My Home, The Netherlands, 1930s
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Utrecht, NL
18.89 in 50 cm W x 55 cm D x 96 cm H; Seat height 48 cm About the Designer: Bas Van Pelt (1900
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Other Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Original Barcelona Stühle M. v. d. Rohe für Knoll 1960er Schwarz IKONE
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Berlin, DE
Der Barcelona Chair ist eine Stilikone modernen Möbeldesigns und hat Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

"Interior With Mies" (B) - Interior Scene Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Chair - Oil
By Max Hayslette
Located in Soquel, CA
"Interior With Mies" (B) - Interior Scene with Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Chair - Oil Original
Category

1980s American Modern Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Bas Van Pelt Black Lacquered Metal Magazine Rack, Netherlands, 1950s
By Bas Van Pelt, My Home Furniture 1
Located in Utrecht, NL
in W x 13.38 in D x 24.8 in H 45 cm W x 34 cm D x 63 cm H About the designer: Bas Van Pelt (1900
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona coffee table with a glass top. Measures: 17" H x 34" W x 34
Category

Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Mies van der Rohe Style Brass and Glass Low Table
Located in New York, NY
" D
Category

20th Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Dreams are my realit, Mixed Media on Paper
By Robert van Bolderick
Located in Yardley, PA
takes on new meaning and symbolism when combined on one canvas. I use mixed technique to my practice to
Category

2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Desacralized Trophy by Willem Van Hooff
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Geneve, CH
Desacralized Trophy by Willem Van Hooff Handmade Dimensions: D 46 x H 63 cm (Dimensions may vary as
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Nzuri Vase by Willem Van Hooff
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Geneve, CH
Nzuri Vase by Willem Van Hooff Dimensions: W 48 x D 10 x H 35 cm (Dimensions may vary as pieces are
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Nzuri Vase by Willem Van Hooff
Nzuri Vase by Willem Van Hooff
H 13.78 in W 18.9 in D 3.94 in
Dual Lamp Ocre by Willem Van Hooff
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Geneve, CH
Dual Lamp Ocre by Willem Van Hooff Dimensions: W 60 x D 60 x H 35 cm (Dimensions may vary as pieces
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Clay

Dual Lamp Ocre by Willem Van Hooff
Dual Lamp Ocre by Willem Van Hooff
H 13.78 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Dual Brown Lamp by Willem Van Hooff
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Geneve, CH
Dual Brown Lamp by Willem Van Hooff Dimensions: W 37 x D 37 x H 40 cm (Dimensions may vary as
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Clay

Dual Brown Lamp by Willem Van Hooff
Dual Brown Lamp by Willem Van Hooff
H 15.75 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
Dual Terra Lamp by Willem Van Hooff
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Geneve, CH
Dual Terra Lamp by Willem Van Hooff Dimensions: W 27 x D 27 x H 45 cm (Dimensions may vary as
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Clay

Dual Terra Lamp by Willem Van Hooff
Dual Terra Lamp by Willem Van Hooff
H 17.72 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Taju Large Vase by Willem Van Hooff
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Geneve, CH
Taju Large Vase by Willem Van Hooff. Dimensions: W 40 x D 10 x H 58 cm (Dimensions may vary as
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Taju Large Vase by Willem Van Hooff
Taju Large Vase by Willem Van Hooff
H 22.84 in W 15.75 in D 3.94 in
Umo Big Vase by Willem Van Hooff
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Geneve, CH
Umo Big Vase by Willem Van Hooff Dimensions: W 42 x D 8 x H 50 cm (Dimensions may vary as pieces
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Umo Big Vase by Willem Van Hooff
Umo Big Vase by Willem Van Hooff
H 19.69 in W 16.54 in D 3.15 in
Aloi Medium Vase by Willem Van Hooff
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Geneve, CH
Aloi Medium Vase by Willem Van Hooff Dimensions: W 35 x D 10 x H 32 cm (Dimensions may vary as
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Aloi Medium Vase by Willem Van Hooff
Aloi Medium Vase by Willem Van Hooff
H 12.6 in W 13.78 in D 3.94 in
Efir Large Vase by Willem Van Hooff
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Geneve, CH
Efir Large Vase by Willem Van Hooff Dimensions: W 65 x D 8 x H 42 cm (Dimensions may vary as pieces
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Efir Large Vase by Willem Van Hooff
Efir Large Vase by Willem Van Hooff
H 16.54 in W 25.6 in D 3.15 in
Arka Small Vase by Willem Van Hooff
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Geneve, CH
Arka Small Vase by Willem Van Hooff Dimensions: W 25 x D 10 x H 28 cm (Dimensions may vary as
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Arka Small Vase by Willem Van Hooff
Arka Small Vase by Willem Van Hooff
H 11.03 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in
Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brown Barcelona Leather Chair Mid Century Modern
By Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
, designed by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll. Crafted with sumptuous brown leather and signature tufting, this
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

My World
By Craig Alan
Located in New York, NY
Bond, Salvador Dali, Pablo Picasso, Van Gough, Gandhi, James Dean, Lady Justice, John Lennon, Queen
Category

2010s Conceptual Mixed Media

Materials

Resin, Mixed Media

My World
H 48 in W 48 in
Sculptural Lounge Chair by Bas Van Pelt 'Attr.', The Netherlands, ca 1950s
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Utrecht, NL
64 cm W x 85 cm D x 80 cm H; Seat height 39 cm; Arm height 60.5 cm About the designer: Bas Van
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Wood

Joe D'Urso Island Sofa for Donghia Knoll Plaidtastic Fabric tete-a-tete chaise
By Joe D'Urso, Donghia
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A long tete a tete sofa / chaise designed by Joe D’Urso for Donghia. A slightly tapered form with
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Chrome Flatbar Cantilever Chair, 1970s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
- 32.75”h, 22.25”w, 24”d, 19” seat height - In the style of Mies van der Rohe - Chrome, velvet
Category

Vintage 1970s Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Chrome Flatbar Cantilever Chair, 1970s
Chrome Flatbar Cantilever Chair, 1970s
H 32.75 in W 22.25 in D 24 in
Chrome & Velvet Cantilever Chair, 1980s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
chairs), 19.5"w, 25"d, 19"h seat - In the style of the MR Armchair by Mies van der Rohe - Chrome
Category

Vintage 1980s Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Barcelona Style Chromed Metal & Leather Chair
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in New York, NY
Chair in the style of the Barcelona Chair, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1929, chromed
Category

Late 20th Century Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Stainless Steel Flat Bar Brno Chairs with Cadet Blue Leather Upholstery
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Kensington, MD
Designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1930 for his renowned Tugendhat House in Brno, Czech Republic, the
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair in the Milo Baughman's Style
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Miami, FL
Barcelona chair by Mies Van der Rohe's designs. Features a solid metal frame painted in a bronze color and
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

4 John R. Eckel Jr. Bauhaus Style Dining or Game Chairs, circa 1960, Denmark
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Southampton, NJ
D SH 16.5”.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Out My Window, Abstract Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
outside my studio window,” says artist Linda Shaffer. “Nevada has its own population of monarchs which
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Mid Century Knoll Style Barcelona Chair Newly Upholstered in Brazilian Cow Hide
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Style Chair Custom Upholstered in
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Leather, Upholstery

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  • 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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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, 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
    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
    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 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, 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 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.