Who is Ludwig Mies van der Rohe?

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.

What is Mies van der Rohe known for?

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.

How do I pronounce Mies van der Rohe?

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.

Was Mies van der Rohe a landscape architect?

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.

Is Mies van der Rohe in De Stijl?

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.

Did Mies van der Rohe win a competition?

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.

Where did Ludwig Mies van der Rohe live in Chicago?

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.

Is Mies van der Rohe famous for international style?

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.

Is Ludwig Mies van der Rohe famous for being a formalist?

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.

Is Mies van der Rohe famous for the industrial style?

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.

How many Mies van der Rohe buildings are in Chicago?

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.

Is Ludwig Mies van der Rohe famous for Gothic architecture?

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.

Who designed tubular steel furniture with Mies van der Rohe?

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.

Is everything Mies van der Rohe produced considered Bauhaus architecture?

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.

Mies Van Der Rohe Bench

Knoll Barcelona Ottoman

Set Of 3 Round Coffee Tables

Round Coffee Tables With Stools

Cubist Gold

Florence Knoll Leather Bench

Wood And Gold Coffee Table Antique

Sand Cast Glass Coffee Table

Bronze Thai Hand

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2010s Italian Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

Daybed - Bench Alivar Mvsevm 337 Barcelona design Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe 1930s

$10,282 / item

H 24.41 in W 76.97 in D 38.19 in

Daybed / Bench Alivar Mvsevm 337 Barcelona design Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe, 1930

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Alivar

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Alivar Model: 337 Daybed Barcelona Designer: Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Year: 1930 This model

Category

2010s Italian Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

Daybed / Bench Alivar Mvsevm 337 Barcelona design Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe, 1930

$10,282

H 24.41 in W 76.97 in D 38.19 in

'Barcelona' Mid-Century Bench

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Six foot long tufted bench on polished chrome base. Designed in the style of Mies van der Rohe

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

'Barcelona' Mid-Century Bench

$1,800

H 16.5 in W 77 in D 19 in

Mies Van der Rohe Barcelona Ottoman or Bench

Located in North Miami, FL

Cream tone leather tufted top cushion and straps with a stainless steel frame in wonderful original condition.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mies Van der Rohe Barcelona Ottoman or Bench

$2,500

H 15 in W 24.5 in D 23 in

Modernist Concrete Bench, Belgium circa 1940s

By Le Corbusier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mies van Der Rohe’s dictum “Less is more”. Made entirely of concrete, this bench would make an

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Vintage 1940s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Modernist Concrete Bench, Belgium circa 1940s

$14,500

H 36 in W 49 in D 29 in

Alfabeta Bench by Stephane Parmentier x Giobagnara

By Giobagnara

Located in New York, NY

in the architecture of Mies van der Rohe, the subtle detailing here never calls attention to itself

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Leather

Alfabeta Bench by Stephane Parmentier x Giobagnara

$6,000 / item

H 17.13 in W 18.7 in D 49.41 in

1960s Florence Knoll Chrome and Green Mohair Bench 36x18 2x Available

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

green mohair. It has a geometric profile, a la Florence's mentor, Mies van der Rohe. The listed price

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

1960s Florence Knoll Chrome and Green Mohair Bench 36x18 2x Available

$4,000 / item

H 17.25 in W 36 in D 18.5 in

2022 Florence Knoll Three Seat Bench in Dark Brown Leather and Chrome

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

). It has a geometric profile, a la Florence's mentor, Mies van der Rohe. It comfortably seats three

Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

2022 Florence Knoll Three Seat Bench in Dark Brown Leather and Chrome

$5,200

H 17 in W 72 in D 18.5 in

Rare Industrial Stool from the Bauhaus in Berlin, Germany, 1930

By Bauhaus

Located in New York, NY

Berlin under the Directorship of Mies van der Rohe. A similar stool is also used in the Fritz Lang's

Category

Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Benches

Materials

Steel

Rare Industrial Stool from the Bauhaus in Berlin, Germany, 1930

$4,900

H 22 in Dm 16 in

Pair of International Style Black Tufted Leather and Chrome Benches

By Knoll

Located in Queens, NY

square tufted black leather tops supported by polished chrome bases. (PRICED AS PAIR) (manner of MIES VAN

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of International Style Black Tufted Leather and Chrome Benches

$4,800 / set

H 14.5 in W 25 in D 22 in

Kozka Polished Stainless Steel Writing Table by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Award Materialica 2009, must have design Lódz 2011 and was nominated to Mies Van Der Rohe Award 2019

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Kozka Polished Stainless Steel Writing Table by Zieta

$1,135 / item

H 17.72 in W 20.08 in D 12.21 in

Kozka Polished Beige Grey Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Award Materialica 2009, MUST HAVE Design Lódz 2011 and was nominated to Mies Van Der Rohe Award 2019

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Kozka Polished Beige Grey Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

$885 / item

H 17.72 in W 20.08 in D 12.21 in

Kozka Polished Moss Grey Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Award Materialica 2009, MUST HAVE Design Lódz 2011 and was nominated to Mies Van Der Rohe Award 2019

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Kozka Polished Moss Grey Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

$885 / item

H 17.72 in W 20.08 in D 12.21 in

Kozka Polished Black Glossy Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Award Materialica 2009, MUST HAVE Design Lódz 2011 and was nominated to Mies Van Der Rohe Award 2019

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Kozka Polished Black Glossy Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

$885 / item

H 17.72 in W 20.08 in D 12.21 in

Kozka Polished White Glossy Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Award Materialica 2009, MUST HAVE Design Lódz 2011 and was nominated to Mies Van Der Rohe Award 2019

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Kozka Polished White Glossy Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

$885 / item

H 17.72 in W 20.08 in D 12.21 in

Kozka Polished Graphite Grey Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Award Materialica 2009, MUST HAVE Design Lódz 2011 and was nominated to Mies Van Der Rohe Award 2019

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Kozka Polished Graphite Grey Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

$885 / item

H 17.72 in W 20.08 in D 12.21 in

Kozka Polished Blue Grey Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

, Technology Award Materialica 2009, MUST HAVE Design Lódz 2011 and was nominated to Mies Van Der Rohe Award

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Kozka Polished Blue Grey Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

$885 / item

H 17.72 in W 20.08 in D 12.21 in

Virgil Abloh Double Modular Imagination Table For Cassina

By Virgil Abloh

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

), Chicago. At IIT, while studying a design curriculum devised by Mies van der Rohe, Abloh began to craft the

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Wood

Virgil Abloh Double Modular Imagination Table For Cassina

$5,102 / item

H 17.72 in W 30.71 in D 16.93 in

Recent Sales

Set of Two Benches by AP-Originals, the Netherlands, 1960's

By AP Originals, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Metal benches with new black leather upholstery and new filling by AP originals. Marked at the

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Set of Two Benches by AP-Originals, the Netherlands, 1960's

H 15.75 in W 46.46 in D 29.14 in

Daybed by AP-Originals, the Netherlands, 1960's

By AP Originals, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Metal bench or daybed with new black leather upholstery and new filling. Manufactured by AP

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Daybed by AP-Originals, the Netherlands, 1960's

H 15.75 in W 46.46 in D 29.14 in

Large Solid Pine Bench by Danish Architects Friss & Moltke

By Knud Friis & Elmar Moltke Nielsen

Located in Vejle Øst, DK

building parts, the use of steel, glass and, above all, unplastered concrete. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Pine

Large Solid Pine Bench by Danish Architects Friss & Moltke

H 15.36 in W 74.81 in D 15.36 in

Customize Cubist Glass and Brass Occasional Square Table, by P. Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer

Located in Bangkok, TH

rims. Anything goes. BLTs are inspired by the iconic cross profile columns in Mies Van der Rohe

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2010s Thai Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Customize Cubist Glass and Brass Occasional Square Table, by P. Tendercool

H 19.49 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in

Hand-Made Brass Side Table, by P. Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier

Located in Bangkok, TH

This is one of the first P. Tendercool designs, inspired by Mies van der Rohe’s cross-shaped columns

Category

2010s Thai Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Hand-Made Brass Side Table, by P. Tendercool

H 18.51 in W 18.71 in D 13 in

Bespoke Glass and Brass Occasional rectangle Table, by P. Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer

Located in Bangkok, TH

profile columns in Mies Van der Rohe’s Barcelona Pavillion and are a whopping 100% handmade by Italian

Category

2010s Thai Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Bespoke Glass and Brass Occasional rectangle Table, by P. Tendercool

H 15.99 in W 16.42 in D 32.78 in

Modular "Mondrian" Brass and Bronze low Table, by P. Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer

Located in Bangkok, TH

Mies Van der Rohe’s Barcelona Pavillion and are a whopping 100% handmade by Italian bronze-master

Category

2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Modular "Mondrian" Brass and Bronze low Table, by P. Tendercool

H 15.99 in W 49.22 in D 16.42 in

Wood and Brown Brass Occasional Handmade Table by P.Tendercool in Stock

By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer

Located in Bangkok, TH

32.8 x 13.5 inches This is one of the first P. Tendercool designs, inspired by Mies van der Rohe

Category

2010s Thai Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Wood and Brown Brass Occasional Handmade Table by P.Tendercool in Stock

H 13.59 in W 32.78 in D 32.78 in

Cubist Glass, Bronze & Brass Occasional Handmade Square Table, by P. Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer

Located in Bangkok, TH

brushed finish. This is the fourth P. Tendercool design inspired by Mies van der Rohe’s cross-shaped

Category

2010s Thai Minimalist End Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Cubist Glass, Bronze & Brass Occasional Handmade Square Table, by P. Tendercool

H 13.59 in W 16.42 in D 16.42 in

Wood and Natural Brass Occasional Handmade Table by P.Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer

Located in Bangkok, TH

of the first P. Tendercool designs, inspired by Mies van der Rohe’s cross-shaped columns used in the

Category

2010s Thai Minimalist Serving Tables

Materials

Brass

Wood and Natural Brass Occasional Handmade Table by P.Tendercool

H 15.99 in W 16.42 in D 16.42 in

Sectional Sofa in Dark Brown Leather by De Sede DS 76 Switzerland, 1970s

By De Sede

Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE

straightforwardness of the BAUHAUS generation around Mies van der Rohe. The lines are slender and filigree, while

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Wood

Sectional Sofa in Dark Brown Leather by De Sede DS 76 Switzerland, 1970s

H 32.29 in W 141.74 in D 106.3 in

Modular "Mondrian" Brass and Bronze Low Table, by P. Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer

Located in Bangkok, TH

rims. Anything goes. BLTs are inspired by the iconic cross profile columns in Mies Van der Rohe

Category

2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Modular "Mondrian" Brass and Bronze Low Table, by P. Tendercool

H 15.99 in W 49.22 in D 49.22 in

Cubist Glass and Brass Occasional Square Table, by P. Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer

Located in Bangkok, TH

Van der Rohe’s Barcelona Pavillion and are a whopping 100% handmade by Italian bronze-master Armando

Category

2010s Thai Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Cubist Glass and Brass Occasional Square Table, by P. Tendercool

H 15.99 in W 32.78 in D 32.78 in

Set of 2 Modular Low Table Collection, Brass and Glass by P. Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer

Located in Bangkok, TH

. BLTs are inspired by the iconic cross profile columns in Mies Van der Rohe’s Barcelona Pavillion and

Category

2010s Thai Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Modular Low Table Collection, Brass and Glass by P. Tendercool

H 15.99 in W 49.22 in D 32.78 in

Hand-made Brass Side Table, by P. Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier

Located in Bangkok, TH

. Tendercool designs, inspired by Mies van der Rohe’s cross-shaped columns used in the Barcelona pavilion. This

Category

2010s Thai Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Hand-made Brass Side Table, by P. Tendercool

H 18.51 in W 18.71 in D 13 in

Castle-Sized, Mondriaan Inspired Square Low Table, by P.Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier

Located in Bangkok, TH

first P. Tendercool designs, inspired by Mies van der Rohe’s cross-shaped columns used in the Barcelona

Category

2010s Thai Minimalist Sofa Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Castle-Sized, Mondriaan Inspired Square Low Table, by P.Tendercool

H 13.59 in W 65.56 in D 65.56 in

Grand Bronze and Brass Low Table, Modular Mondrian Style, by P. Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier

Located in Bangkok, TH

Mies van der Rohe’s cross-shaped columns used in the Barcelona pavilion. This handy table is handmade

Category

2010s Thai Minimalist Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Grand Bronze and Brass Low Table, Modular Mondrian Style, by P. Tendercool

H 13.59 in W 65.75 in D 49.2 in

Modular "Mondrian" Brass, Bronze and Glass Low Table, by P. Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer

Located in Bangkok, TH

Mies Van der Rohe's Barcelona Pavilion and are a whopping 100% handmade by Italian bronze-master

Category

2010s Thai Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Modular "Mondrian" Brass, Bronze and Glass Low Table, by P. Tendercool

H 13.59 in W 49.22 in D 49.22 in

1 Brass Low Table, Hand Cast Polished Bronze Top, One of a kind by P. Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer

Located in Bangkok, TH

iconic cross profile columns in Mies Van der Rohe’s Barcelona Pavillion and are a whopping 100% handmade

Category

2010s Thai Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

1 Brass Low Table, Hand Cast Polished Bronze Top, One of a kind by P. Tendercool

H 15.99 in W 32.78 in D 32.78 in

Collection of Two Brass Low Tables, Leather Top, One of a Kind by P. Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer

Located in Bangkok, TH

by the iconic cross profile columns in Mies Van der Rohe’s Barcelona Pavillion and are a whopping 100

Category

2010s Thai Minimalist Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Collection of Two Brass Low Tables, Leather Top, One of a Kind by P. Tendercool

H 16.15 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in

Bronze Coffee-Table Collection, by P. Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer

Located in Bangkok, TH

golden rims. Anything goes. BLTs are inspired by the iconic cross profile columns in Mies Van der

Category

2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Bronze Coffee-Table Collection, by P. Tendercool

H 13.59 in W 65.62 in D 32.78 in

Modular Low Table Collection, Brass and Glass

By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer

Located in Bangkok, TH

inspired by the iconic cross profile columns in Mies Van der Rohe's Barcelona Pavilion and are a whopping

Category

2010s Thai Minimalist Sofa Tables

Materials

Brass

Modular Low Table Collection, Brass and Glass

H 13.59 in W 32.84 in D 65.62 in

Modular "Mondrian" Brass and Bronze Low Table, by P. Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer

Located in Bangkok, TH

inspired by the iconic cross profile columns in Mies Van der Rohe's Barcelona Pavilion and are a whopping

Category

2010s Thai Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Modular "Mondrian" Brass and Bronze Low Table, by P. Tendercool

H 15.99 in W 49.2 in D 49.2 in

Modular "Mondrian" Brass, Bronze and Glass Low Table, by P. Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer

Located in Bangkok, TH

golden rims. Anything goes. BLTs are inspired by the iconic cross profile columns in Mies Van der

Category

2010s Thai Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Modular "Mondrian" Brass, Bronze and Glass Low Table, by P. Tendercool

H 15.99 in W 49.2 in D 49.2 in

Modular "Mondrian" Brass, Bronze and Glass Low Table, by P. Tendercool

Located in Bangkok, TH

cross profile columns in Mies Van der Rohe's Barcelona Pavilion and are a whopping 100% handmade by

Category

2010s Thai Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Modular "Mondrian" Brass, Bronze and Glass Low Table, by P. Tendercool

H 15.99 in W 32.84 in D 49.2 in

Modular "Mondrian" Brass and Glass Low Table, by P. Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer

Located in Bangkok, TH

inspired by the iconic cross profile columns in Mies Van der Rohe's Barcelona Pavilion and are a whopping

Category

2010s Thai Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Modular "Mondrian" Brass and Glass Low Table, by P. Tendercool

H 15.99 in W 49.2 in D 49.2 in

Modular "Mondrian" Brass, Bronze and Glass Low Table, by P. Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer

Located in Bangkok, TH

in Mies Van der Rohe's Barcelona Pavilion and are a whopping 100% handmade by Italian bronze-master

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2010s Thai Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Modular "Mondrian" Brass, Bronze and Glass Low Table, by P. Tendercool

H 15.99 in W 81.89 in D 49.2 in

Custom order, by P. Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier

Located in Bangkok, TH

golden rims. Anything goes. BLTs are inspired by the iconic cross profile columns in Mies Van der Rohe

Category

2010s Thai Minimalist End Tables

Materials

Brass

Custom order, by P. Tendercool

H 13.59 in W 65.56 in D 65.56 in

Modular Brass, Bronze and Wood Low Table by P. Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer

Located in Bangkok, TH

Mies Van der Rohe's Barcelona Pavilion and are a whopping 100% handmade by Italian bronze-master

Category

2010s Thai Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Modular Brass, Bronze and Wood Low Table by P. Tendercool

H 13.59 in W 65.62 in D 32.78 in

Modular "Mondrian", Bronze, Brass and Glass Low Table, by P. Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer

Located in Bangkok, TH

profile columns in Mies Van der Rohe's Barcelona Pavilion and are a whopping 100% handmade by Italian

Category

2010s Thai Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Modular "Mondrian", Bronze, Brass and Glass Low Table, by P. Tendercool

H 13.59 in W 49.2 in D 49.2 in

Cubist Bronze and Brass Occasional Square Table, by P. Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer

Located in Bangkok, TH

inspired by the iconic cross profile columns in Mies Van der Rohe’s Barcelona Pavillion and are a whopping

Category

2010s Thai Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Cubist Bronze and Brass Occasional Square Table, by P. Tendercool

H 15.99 in W 16.42 in D 16.42 in

Cubist Bronze and Brass Occasional Square Table, by P. Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer

Located in Bangkok, TH

. BLTs are inspired by the iconic cross profile columns in Mies Van der Rohe’s Barcelona Pavillion and

Category

2010s Thai Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Cubist Bronze and Brass Occasional Square Table, by P. Tendercool

H 15.99 in W 32.78 in D 32.78 in

Modular Low Table Collection, Brass and Glass, by P. Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer

Located in Bangkok, TH

cross profile columns in Mies Van der Rohe's Barcelona Pavilion and are a whopping 100% handmade by

Category

2010s Thai Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Modular Low Table Collection, Brass and Glass, by P. Tendercool

H 15.99 in W 49.2 in D 49.2 in

Cubist Bronze and Brass Occasional Square Table, PT6 Model, by P. Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer

Located in Bangkok, TH

inspired by the iconic cross profile columns in Mies Van der Rohe’s Barcelona Pavillion and are a whopping

Category

2010s Thai Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Cubist Bronze and Brass Occasional Square Table, PT6 Model, by P. Tendercool

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inspired by the iconic cross profile columns in Mies Van der Rohe’s Barcelona Pavillion and are a whopping

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By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

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Kule x Forsyth Collection Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Brno Chair

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

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Kule x Forsyth Collection Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Brno Chairs, Pair

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

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Kule x Forsyth Collection Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Brno Chairs, Pair

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Mies Van der Rohe.

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Bronze framed bench with distressed leather straps

H 17 in W 48 in D 24 in

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By Marcel Breuer

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Van Der Rohe, Laszlo Moholy Nagy.

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Leif Jacobsen Sette's Steel Frames & Suede Ribbed Upholstery, Modern / Spaceage

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Located in Buffalo, NY

original labels. This design was executed in the language of the famous Mies Van Der Rohe barcelona

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Leif Jacobsen Sette's Steel Frames & Suede Ribbed Upholstery, Modern / Spaceage

H 26.5 in W 55 in D 29 in

Joaquim Tenreiro Jacaranda and Leather Daybed or Gallery Bench, circa 1960

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Joaquim Tenreiro Jacaranda and Leather Daybed or Gallery Bench, circa 1960

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'Osaka' Two-Seat Sofa in Black Leather by Martin Visser for 't Spectrum, 1960s

By 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Martin Visser

Located in Los Angeles, CA

chrome designs from Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Marcel Breuer for Knoll Associates and Knoll

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'Osaka' Two-Seat Sofa in Black Leather by Martin Visser for 't Spectrum, 1960s

H 27 in W 58.5 in D 31.5 in

1950s Concrete and Leather Bench for the Seagram Building by Mies van der Rohe

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

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1950s Concrete and Leather Bench for the Seagram Building by Mies van der Rohe

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Midcentury Barcelona Style Bench after Mies van der Rohe

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Iconic Mid-Century Modern style Barcelona leather bench after Mies van der Rohe. Features a long

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Midcentury Barcelona Style Bench after Mies van der Rohe

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Barcelona Style Bench

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Located in Houston, TX

Amazing Mies van der Rohe Style Barcelona Bench in an epic fabric.

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Barcelona Style Bench

H 16 in W 49.5 in D 18.5 in

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By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

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80s Mies Van der Rohe Black Stool, Footstool, Steel, Leather

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

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A classic in the world of design: the footstool or stools of the designer Mies van der Rohe will

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80s Mies Van der Rohe Black Stool, Footstool, Steel, Leather

H 32.68 in W 41.34 in D 20.87 in

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mies van der rohe bench you’re looking for. Each mies van der rohe bench for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, animal skin and leather. If you’re shopping for a mies van der rohe bench, we have 10 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the mies van der rohe bench you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right mies van der rohe bench, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made mies van der rohe bench has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll and Established Lines are consistently popular.

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The average selling price for a mies van der rohe bench at 1stDibs is $2,500, while they’re typically $975 on the low end and $16,000 for the highest priced.

Questions About Mies Van Der Rohe Bench

Who is Ludwig Mies van der Rohe?
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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.
What is Mies van der Rohe known for?
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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.
How do I pronounce Mies van der Rohe?
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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.
Was Mies van der Rohe a landscape architect?
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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.
Is Mies van der Rohe in De Stijl?
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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.
Did Mies van der Rohe win a competition?
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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.
Where did Ludwig Mies van der Rohe live in Chicago?
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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.
Is Mies van der Rohe famous for international style?
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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.
Is Ludwig Mies van der Rohe famous for being a formalist?
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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.
Is Mies van der Rohe famous for the industrial style?
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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.
How many Mies van der Rohe buildings are in Chicago?
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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.
Is Ludwig Mies van der Rohe famous for Gothic architecture?
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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.
Who designed tubular steel furniture with Mies van der Rohe?
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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.
Is everything Mies van der Rohe produced considered Bauhaus architecture?
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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.