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Mies Van Der Rohe Wicker

Modernist Wicker Side Chair by Mies Van der Rohe for Thonet, Vienna 1980.
Modernist Wicker Side Chair by Mies Van der Rohe for Thonet, Vienna 1980.

Modernist Wicker Side Chair by Mies Van der Rohe for Thonet, Vienna 1980.

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Brussels, BE

Chrome and wicker cantilever side chair designed by Ludvig Mies Van der Rohe for Thonet.

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Vintage 1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mies Van Der Rohe MR20 Chrome & Wicker Lounge Chairs, 1970s / sTENDIG
Mies Van Der Rohe MR20 Chrome & Wicker Lounge Chairs, 1970s / sTENDIG

Mies Van Der Rohe MR20 Chrome & Wicker Lounge Chairs, 1970s / sTENDIG

By Stendig Co., Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Buffalo, NY

Mies Van Der Rohe MR20 Chrome & Wicker Lounge Chairs, 1970s. manufactured by Stendig...

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Vintage 1970s American Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

MR10 chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, circa 1950
MR10 chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, circa 1950

MR10 chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, circa 1950

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Dronten, NL

Iconic MR10 chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, circa 1950, representing an early and highly important example of modernist furniture design.

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vintage Wicker and Chrome THONET MR20 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe MR20 armchairs
Vintage Wicker and Chrome THONET MR20 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe MR20 armchairs

Vintage Wicker and Chrome THONET MR20 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe MR20 armchairs

By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Highclere, Newbury

A pair of vintage natural cane, Wicker and chrome MR20 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe MR20 armchairs for Thonet.

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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Set of Mies Van Der Rohe MR20 Cane Armchairs
Vintage Set of Mies Van Der Rohe MR20 Cane Armchairs

Vintage Set of Mies Van Der Rohe MR20 Cane Armchairs

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Beautiful set of (4) Mies Van Der Rohe MR20 armchairs. A wonderful and iconic set of chairs originally designed by Van Der Rohe in 1927, this particular set is believed to be produce...

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Mid-20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Steel

4er Set Mies van der Rohe MR10 Stühle Tecta B42 Freischwinger
4er Set Mies van der Rohe MR10 Stühle Tecta B42 Freischwinger

4er Set Mies van der Rohe MR10 Stühle Tecta B42 Freischwinger

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten ein wunderschönes 4er Set Freischwinger Stühle vom deutschen Traditionshersteller Tecta zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Ludwig Mies van der Rohe und gelten unter de...

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Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Iconic Mies Van Der Rohe “MR20” cantilevered armchairs - 2 pcs
Pair of Iconic Mies Van Der Rohe “MR20” cantilevered armchairs - 2 pcs

Pair of Iconic Mies Van Der Rohe “MR20” cantilevered armchairs - 2 pcs

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Basel, BS

A spectacular pair of early-edition “MR20” cantilevered armchairs designed by modernist pioneer Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927. Striking the perfect balance between architectural p...

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Vintage 1920s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 4 MR 10 Style Cantilever Chairs
Set of 4 MR 10 Style Cantilever Chairs

Set of 4 MR 10 Style Cantilever Chairs

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A striking set of four MR 10 style cantilever chairs, inspired by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s iconic 1927 design. Featuring tubular chrome frames and handwoven cane seats and backs, t...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of 70s Italian Cesca Cantilever Chairs in Chrome Black Beech Woven Wicker
Pair of 70s Italian Cesca Cantilever Chairs in Chrome Black Beech Woven Wicker

Pair of 70s Italian Cesca Cantilever Chairs in Chrome Black Beech Woven Wicker

By Marcel Breuer, Gavina

Located in Roma, IT

Who was the first to use tubular steel for the production of cantilever chairs between Marcel Breuer, Mart Stam and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe could be debated endlessly, what we know ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Carl Aubock 1950s Butler Brass Ashtray for Illums Bolighus, Denmark
Carl Aubock 1950s Butler Brass Ashtray for Illums Bolighus, Denmark

Carl Aubock 1950s Butler Brass Ashtray for Illums Bolighus, Denmark

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Illums Bolighus

Located in Malmö, SE

While the Bauhaus is most associated with the rigidly ordered, functionalist architecture of its directors Walter Gropius and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, the school was in reality a li...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Brass

Stunning Pristine Set of 8 MR Cane and Chrome Dining Chairs, Italy, circa 1970
Stunning Pristine Set of 8 MR Cane and Chrome Dining Chairs, Italy, circa 1970

Stunning Pristine Set of 8 MR Cane and Chrome Dining Chairs, Italy, circa 1970

Located in Atlanta, GA

A fabulous set of eight (8) vintage cane and chrome dining chairs in the style of Mies van der Rohe, Italy, circa 1970. Stellar quality and craftsmanship.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 4 Carl Aubock 1950s Brass Egg Cups Holders for Illums Bolighus, Denmark
Set of 4 Carl Aubock 1950s Brass Egg Cups Holders for Illums Bolighus, Denmark

Set of 4 Carl Aubock 1950s Brass Egg Cups Holders for Illums Bolighus, Denmark

By Illums Bolighus, Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Malmö, SE

While the Bauhaus is most associated with the rigidly ordered, functionalist architecture of its directors Walter Gropius and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, the school was in reality a li...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

Carl Aubock Mid-century Magazine Rack in Brass and Brown Leather, Austria 1960s.
Carl Aubock Mid-century Magazine Rack in Brass and Brown Leather, Austria 1960s.

Carl Aubock Mid-century Magazine Rack in Brass and Brown Leather, Austria 1960s.

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Malmö, SE

While the Bauhaus is most associated with the rigidly ordered, functionalist architecture of its directors Walter Gropius and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, the school was in reality a li...

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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Recent Sales

Mies van der Rohe MR10 Wicker and Chrome Chair
Mies van der Rohe MR10 Wicker and Chrome Chair

Mies van der Rohe MR10 Wicker and Chrome Chair

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H 31.5 in W 18.12 in D 29.14 in

Mies van der Rohe MR10 Wicker and Chrome Chair

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU

First designed in 1927, this chair’s deceptively simple design embodies the “less is more” philosophy of Mies van der Rohe. The modern chrome finish sharply contrasts with the natura...

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mies van der Rohe MR20 Rattan Dining Chairs
Mies van der Rohe MR20 Rattan Dining Chairs

Mies van der Rohe MR20 Rattan Dining Chairs

Unavailable

H 31 in W 20 in D 28 in

Mies van der Rohe MR20 Rattan Dining Chairs

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in New London, CT

Mies van der Rohe MR20 chrome and wicker lounge chairs, first time out of the original owners home since purchased in the 70s.

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Cantilever chrome and Wicker Chairs in the style of Mies Van der Roye
Pair of Cantilever chrome and Wicker Chairs in the style of Mies Van der Roye

Pair of Cantilever chrome and Wicker Chairs in the style of Mies Van der Roye

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Brussels , BE

Pair of wicker cantilever chairs in the style of german architect Ludwig Mies vand der Roher, from the 1950's.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 4 - Black MR10 Inspired Cantilever Chairs by Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe
Set of 4 - Black MR10 Inspired Cantilever Chairs by Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe

Set of 4 - Black MR10 Inspired Cantilever Chairs by Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Mississauga, CA

This set of 4 MR10 Mies van der Rohe inspired dining chairs represents a pivotal moment in modern furniture design.

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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Bauhaus Cantilever Chairs Thonet
Pair of Bauhaus Cantilever Chairs Thonet

Pair of Bauhaus Cantilever Chairs Thonet

Unavailable

H 32 in W 19 in D 28 in

Pair of Bauhaus Cantilever Chairs Thonet

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Berlin, DE

For the first time, this piece of furniture was presented at the Weissenhof Exhibition in Stuttgart, 1927, from which time it was given the nickname Weissenhofstuhl. We show here the...

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20th Century German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vintage MR10 Rattan Side Chairs by Stendig
Vintage MR10 Rattan Side Chairs by Stendig

Vintage MR10 Rattan Side Chairs by Stendig

Unavailable

H 32.5 in W 17.75 in D 30 in

Vintage MR10 Rattan Side Chairs by Stendig

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage MR10 side chairs in rattan designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Stendig. These Bauhaus icons have been professionally recaned and refinished. 18" seat height. Signed with...

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Vintage 1960s Bauhaus Side Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Two Chairs Model 'B 42' Produced by Tecta in Germany, 1960
Two Chairs Model 'B 42' Produced by Tecta in Germany, 1960

Two Chairs Model 'B 42' Produced by Tecta in Germany, 1960

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H 31.89 in W 19.3 in D 29.14 in

Two Chairs Model 'B 42' Produced by Tecta in Germany, 1960

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Köln, NRW

In good original condition, with minor signs of age and use, which have preserved a beautiful patina. These two vintage cantilever chairs were manufactured by Tecta in Germany aro...

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Mid-20th Century German Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mies van der Rohe MR10 Wicker and Chrome Chairs
Mies van der Rohe MR10 Wicker and Chrome Chairs

Mies van der Rohe MR10 Wicker and Chrome Chairs

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Original cantilevered chrome frame and cane body. Good original condition with some rattan repair. Sold as a set.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

A chrome and wicker MR20 armchair by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe for Stendig
A chrome and wicker MR20 armchair by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe for Stendig

A chrome and wicker MR20 armchair by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe for Stendig

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Houston, TX

A chrome and wicker MR20 armchair designed by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe for Stendig, circa 1960-70s.

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Vintage 1960s North American Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Style Rocker
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Style Rocker

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Style Rocker

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H 41 in W 23 in D 40 in

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Style Rocker

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage rocking chair with tubular steel and woven wicker seat. Great sculptural shape. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer)

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Mid Century Mies Van Der Rohe MR20 Set of 4 Chrome Wicker Cantilever Armchairs
Mid Century Mies Van Der Rohe MR20 Set of 4 Chrome Wicker Cantilever Armchairs

Mid Century Mies Van Der Rohe MR20 Set of 4 Chrome Wicker Cantilever Armchairs

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

Le Shoppe Too presents a Set of 4 vintage Mies Van Der Rohe MR20 tubular chrome and cane cantilever armchairs. Professionally refinished. In excellent condition. Dimensions: 22.75"w ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wicker

1950s Italian Early Mies Van Der Rohe "MR 10" Chair in Wicker and Chrome Steel
1950s Italian Early Mies Van Der Rohe "MR 10" Chair in Wicker and Chrome Steel

1950s Italian Early Mies Van Der Rohe "MR 10" Chair in Wicker and Chrome Steel

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Marbella, ES

Early MR 10 side chair rendered in chrome-plated steel frame with woven cane wicker seat designed by Mies Van Der Rohe, produced in Italy, 1950s.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Set of 4 MR10 wicker chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe, Knoll, 1970s
Set of 4 MR10 wicker chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe, Knoll, 1970s

Set of 4 MR10 wicker chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe, Knoll, 1970s

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Lyon, FR

Set of 4 chairs, model MR10, designed by Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe in 1927, in its wicker version (patented in 1928).

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Vintage 1970s German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mies van der Rohe MR20 Bauhaus Lounge Chair in Chromed Steel and Wicker
Mies van der Rohe MR20 Bauhaus Lounge Chair in Chromed Steel and Wicker

Mies van der Rohe MR20 Bauhaus Lounge Chair in Chromed Steel and Wicker

By Selig, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Beautiful iconic model MR20 chair designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in the Bauhaus style, circa 1927.

Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of 4 Mies Van Der Rohe MR20 Mid Century Modern Wicker and Chrome Armchairs
Set of 4 Mies Van Der Rohe MR20 Mid Century Modern Wicker and Chrome Armchairs

Set of 4 Mies Van Der Rohe MR20 Mid Century Modern Wicker and Chrome Armchairs

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A set of 4 Mies Van Der Rohe MR20 armchairs. A wonderful and iconic set of chairs originally designed by Van Der Rohe in 1927, this particular set is believed to be produced in the 1...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Bauhaus Ludwig Mies van der Rohe MR20 Lounge Chairs in Wicker and Chrome
Bauhaus Ludwig Mies van der Rohe MR20 Lounge Chairs in Wicker and Chrome

Bauhaus Ludwig Mies van der Rohe MR20 Lounge Chairs in Wicker and Chrome

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Stendig Co.

Located in London, GB

Designer: Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886-1969) Maker: Stending 1970s Country: Germany/Denmark A set of four MR20 cantilevered chrome and wicker work seat chairs.

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Vintage 1950s German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of two Mies van der Rohe MR2 chairs
Set of two Mies van der Rohe MR2 chairs

Set of two Mies van der Rohe MR2 chairs

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H 33.86 in W 21.66 in D 30.32 in

Set of two Mies van der Rohe MR2 chairs

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Two Italien Bauhaus chairs in wicker and chrome. Designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1927 - however, the manufacturer is unknown.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

A set of 6 MR10 chairs, Mies van der Rohe
A set of 6 MR10 chairs, Mies van der Rohe

A set of 6 MR10 chairs, Mies van der Rohe

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H 31.89 in W 18.71 in D 27.17 in

A set of 6 MR10 chairs, Mies van der Rohe

By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in London, GB

A pair of 6 MR10 dining chairs designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1926 and manufactured by Thonet during the 1970s.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Cantilever chrome and Wicker Chairs Mies Van der Roye Style - 1980s
Pair of Cantilever chrome and Wicker Chairs Mies Van der Roye Style - 1980s

Pair of Cantilever chrome and Wicker Chairs Mies Van der Roye Style - 1980s

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Pair of Cantilever chrome and Wicker Chairs Mies Van der Roye Style Thonet style - Mies Van Der Rohe style - Vintage Measures : 49cmx66cm H:86.5 SH:49.5cm Materials : Chrome - Wicker...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mies Van Der Rohe Style Wicker and Chrome Arm Chair
Mies Van Der Rohe Style Wicker and Chrome Arm Chair

Mies Van Der Rohe Style Wicker and Chrome Arm Chair

Located in Sheffield, MA

Stylish chrome and wicker arm chair. Arm height = 27"

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Vintage 1960s American Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Mies van der Rohe Chairs
Pair of Mies van der Rohe Chairs

Pair of Mies van der Rohe Chairs

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H 32.25 in W 21.5 in D 32.25 in

Pair of Mies van der Rohe Chairs

Located in Toronto, ON

A sculptural pair of iconic MR-20 wicker
and chromed metal armchairs.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 Mies Van Der Rohe Freestanding Chairs
Set of 6 Mies Van Der Rohe Freestanding Chairs

Set of 6 Mies Van Der Rohe Freestanding Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designed by Mies van Der Rohe for the Bauhaus in 1927. The wicker-work for the chair was created by Lilly Reich, assistant to Mies Van Der Rohe.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pristine Set of Eight Italian Wicker Chairs in the Style of Mies van der Rohe
Pristine Set of Eight Italian Wicker Chairs in the Style of Mies van der Rohe

Pristine Set of Eight Italian Wicker Chairs in the Style of Mies van der Rohe

Located in Atlanta, GA

A fabulous set of eight (8) vintage wicker and chrome dining chairs in the style of Mies van der Rohe, circa 1970.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Italian Tubular Chrome and Wicker Rocking Chair, Bauhaus Style
Italian Tubular Chrome and Wicker Rocking Chair, Bauhaus Style

Italian Tubular Chrome and Wicker Rocking Chair, Bauhaus Style

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Buffalo, NY

Clearly a take on Mies van der Rohe's cantilevered chair designs.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

A pair of MR lounge chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
A pair of MR lounge chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

A pair of MR lounge chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A classic design from the Bauhaus master, the MR tubular chair was first introduced in 1927. Various versions have been produced over the years, most without arms, and with wicker se...

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Mart Stam Wicker Dining Chairs
Mart Stam Wicker Dining Chairs

Mart Stam Wicker Dining Chairs

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H 34 in W 21 in D 30 in

Mart Stam Wicker Dining Chairs

By Mart Stam

Located in New York, NY

Set of four early vintage wicker and chrome chairs by Mart Stam. See similar models by Mies van der Rohe.

Category

Early 20th Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage E10 Armchair by Egon Eiermann, Germany, 1950s
Vintage E10 Armchair by Egon Eiermann, Germany, 1950s

Vintage E10 Armchair by Egon Eiermann, Germany, 1950s

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H 35.44 in W 36.62 in D 29.14 in

Vintage E10 Armchair by Egon Eiermann, Germany, 1950s

By Egon Eiermann

Located in Hamburg, DE

On study trips to the USA he met Walter Gropius, Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, among others. He was a member of the Bund Deutscher Architekten and the Deutscher Werkbun...

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wicker

Pair of Beech & Papercord Armchairs in the Manner of Erich Dieckmann
Pair of Beech & Papercord Armchairs in the Manner of Erich Dieckmann

Pair of Beech & Papercord Armchairs in the Manner of Erich Dieckmann

By Vroom & Dreesmann 1, Erich Dieckmann

Located in Norwalk, CT

The design world is only now beginning to appreciate the impact and genius of Erich Dieckmann, the prolific Bauhaus designer whose work has long been overshadowed by the likes of Mar...

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20th Century European Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Paper

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Mies Van Der Rohe Wicker For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mies van der rohe wicker you’re looking for. A mies van der rohe wicker — often made from metal, natural fiber and wicker — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mies van der rohe wicker — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each mies van der rohe wicker bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made mies van der rohe wicker has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Selig and Stendig Co. are consistently popular.

How Much is a Mies Van Der Rohe Wicker?

A mies van der rohe wicker can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,250, while the lowest priced sells for $750 and the highest can go for as much as $29,500.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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