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.

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H 31.5 in W 22.75 in D 22.5 in

Pair of Leather Brno Armchairs

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Bronx, NY

Pair of Bruno flat bar armchairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, 1980s Knoll, also available a set of

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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

. 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

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Steel

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H 17 in W 26 in D 26 in

RH-301 Bauhaus Leather Tufted Footstool by Robert Haussmann for De Sede

By Robert Haussmann, De Sede

Located in Brooklyn, NY

. Created in 1954 as a tribute to Mies van der Rohe, Robert Haussmann’s famous chrome-plated flat steel RH

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Footstools

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Leather

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H 14.97 in Dm 48.82 in

Large Pouf Ottoman 1950 by Fornasetti, Italy, Wheels Mid Century XXL Fabric

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in L'Isle sur la Sorgue, FR

, Bauhaus, Ron Arad, Andrée Putman, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Alvar Aalto, Harry Bertoia, Goffredo Reggiani

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric, Wood

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H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in

Bernadotte by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 135 pcs Luncheon

By Georg Jensen

Located in Big Bend, WI

Bernadotte embodies the story of the Georg Jensen heritage. Designed by Prince Sigvard Bernadotte in 1939, it is the cutlery of choice for anyone who appreciates the smooth feel of ...

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20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

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