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Brown Mies van der Rohe Knoll Barcelona Daybed
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mies van der Rohe Knoll Barcelona Daybed in rich brown offers a timeless blend of modern design
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Chrome
Mies Van Der Rohe Foor Knoll Sofa
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Dallas, TX
A large four seater sofa designed by Mies van den Rohe for Knoll. A rare design made in limited
Category
Vintage 1970s Sofas
Materials
Leather
Mies van der Rohe Three-Seat Sofa
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Chicago, IL
Mies Knoll Production three-seat sofa, reupholstered with Spinneybeck leather aniline dyed hides
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Barcelona Stools by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Dallas, TX
Barcelona stools in polished stainless steel and patinated brown leather. Designed by Mies van der
Category
Vintage 1970s Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mies van der Rohe, MR10 chair, Thonet, 1970s
By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Uppsala, SE
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's very legendary chair, model MR10 (today renamed S 533), designed in 1927
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Brown Leather Barcelona Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of brown leather barcelona chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll.
Category
Vintage 1970s European Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29.14 in W 29.14 in D 30.32 in
Mies van der Rohe Knoll Barcelona ottoman with brown leather cushion
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Ferndale, MI
Barcelona chair and the matching footstool were designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Mies van der Rohe Chaise in the style of Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Pasadena, CA
designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1927 as part of his contribution to the Weissenhof exhibit in Stuttgart
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Chrome
Mies Van Der Rohe MR20 Chrome & Wicker Lounge Chairs, 1970s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Almelo, NL
Stunning original Mies Van der rohe M20 lounge chair made from wicker and chrome. The wicker is in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Barcelona Daybed by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The iconic Barcelona daybed from Ludwig Mies van der Rohe originally designed in the 1930s and
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Mid Century Sofa
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Countryside, IL
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Mid Century Sofa
This sofa measures: 91 wide x 36 deep x 29 inches
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mies Van Der Rohe Cabinet from The Promatory Apartments Chicago 1950
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Chicago, IL
Mies van der Rohe Cabinet from The Promontory Apartments, Chicago, 1950
Provenance: 5530 South
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Stainless Steel
Knoll Brno Brown Tubular Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Set of Two
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Basildon, London
van der Rohe for Knoll. This iconic piece features a sleek tubular steel frame, providing both
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.11 in W 21.66 in D 22.05 in
Krefeld Lounge Chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Dallas, TX
From the Krefeld Lounge Collection, a pair of Krefeld Loung Chairs designed by Mies van der Rohe
Category
1990s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
1960s Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll International Brown Leather Three Seat Sofa
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous Model No. 263 three-seater sofa, designed by Mies Van Der Rohe and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 31 in W 95.5 in D 36 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
Rattan
Knoll Leather Brno Tubular Brown Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Set of Six
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Basildon, London
Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll. This iconic piece features a sleek tubular steel frame and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.11 in W 21.66 in D 22.05 in
Set of Four Brno Chrome Dining Chairs after Mies van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of four Brno chrome dining chairs after Mies van der Rohe, American, circa 1970s. These chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Krefeld Ottoman ottoman by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Ravenna, IT
Pouf progettato da Ludwig Mies van der Rohe per Knoll nel 1930. Il cuscino imbottito è attaccato
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of BRNO Chairs by Mies van der Rohe, Knoll Edition' 1980
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in NICE, FR
A striking set of BRNO chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1930 for the renowned
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Bauhaus Brown Leather Barcelona Daybed for Knoll, 1970s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Vicenza, IT
Barcelona daybed, designed by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe in 1929 and manufactured by Knoll
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Daybeds
Materials
Chrome
H 25.6 in W 37.8 in D 77.96 in
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
Set of Six Mies Van Der Rohe Tubular Brno Chairs by Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Miami, FL
These tubular Brno chairs by Mies van deer Rohe have stainless steel frames and are upholstered in
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Chrome Dining Chairs by Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage set of four chrome dining chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe manufactured by knoll
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Sixteen Foot Mies van der Rohe Barcelona Daybed from the IBM Building
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Highland, IN
for use in the lobby of Mies van der Rohe’s IBM building at 330 N. Wabash in Chicago. Mies often
Category
1990s American International Style Daybeds
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Krefeld Brown Lounge Chair
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Secaucus, NJ
originally Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927 for the Esters and Lange residences in Krefeld
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Hardwood, Plywood
H 30 in W 32 in D 27 in
Pair of Knoll Barcelona Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in San Mateo, CA
Pair of Barcelona chairs manufactured by Knoll. These have a polished stainless steel frame with tan or saddle colored leather. These were purchased in the 1970's. The chair frames s...
Category
Vintage 1970s American International Style Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Sofa by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International (1965)
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Chicago, IL
Sofa by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International (1965)
Elevate your living space with this
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Pair of Barcelona caramel-colored armchairs Original Knoll Mies Van der Rohe
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Torino, IT
Coppia poltrone Barcellona color caramello di Mies van der Rohe per Knoll.
Iconiche poltrone
Category
Vintage 1960s German Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.14 in W 29.53 in D 30.32 in
2010s Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Dining Chairs in Brown Leather Model 245
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Brno Tubular-Steel Armchair, Model 245, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1930
Category
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 22.75 in D 22.5 in
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe MR10 Dining Chairs for Knoll International
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
These iconic MR10 dining chairs designed by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe and manufactured by Knoll
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe "MR10" by Thonet Set 3 Chair
By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Firenze, FI
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe "MR10" by Thonet set 3 chair.
- Chromed tubular steel frame
- Original
Category
Vintage 1960s German Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel
Barcelona Daybed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, Burgundy Leather, 1990s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brussels, BE
Barcelona daybed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, Burgundy Leather, 1990s.
Category
1990s Italian Daybeds
Materials
Leather
H 25.6 in W 77.17 in D 38.59 in
Mies van der Rohe Krefeld Leather Club Chair for Knoll International
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Miami, FL
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe gray/stone leather Krefeld club chair for Knoll International, circa 1990s
Category
1990s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Early Barcelona Chair by Mies Van Der Rohe by Stiegler 1950s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Aachen, NW
These rare Barcelona chairs were designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929 for the famous Barcelona
Category
Vintage 1950s German Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
2010s Pair of Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Krefeld Lounge Chairs in Brown Leather
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Krefeld Lounge Chairs, Model 751, initially designed by Mies van der Rohe and
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30 in W 32 in D 27 in
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Krefeld Settee or Sofa in Dark Brown Leather for Knoll
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in St. Louis, MO
Architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe designed Krefeld settee in a rich dark brown leather for Knoll
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 30.75 in W 57.75 in D 27.75 in
Four Seasons Bar Stool by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll in Coffee Leather
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Wilton, CT
Design Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, 1958 for The Four Seasons Hotel in NYC.
As a leading Modernist
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
1 Thonet Mies van der Rohe Brno Chair With Embossed Leather 1 available
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Pasadena, TX
One Mies van der Rohe style Brno chairs made by Thonet. Newly upholstered in an embossed faux
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Barcelona Coffee Table by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, Early 1960s Production
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Kansas City, MO
Early 1960s Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona coffee table. Solid stainless steel frame with the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 17 in W 40 in D 40 in
Set of 10 Knoll Furniture Mies Van Der Rohe Brno Flat Bar Steel Armchairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Pasadena, TX
These are vintage Brno armchairs designed by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Furniture. These chairs
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 23.25 in D 22.5 in
Pair of Burgundy Leather Barcelona Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll, 1990s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Burgundy Leather Barcelona chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll, 1990s
Category
1990s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 29.14 in W 29.34 in D 30.32 in
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
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Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 30.88 in W 19 in D 26.75 in
Knoll Brno Grey Tubular Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Set of Four
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Basildon, London
van der Rohe for Knoll. This iconic piece features a sleek tubular steel frame, providing both
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.11 in W 21.66 in D 22.05 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
Rattan MR Chair by Mies Van Der Rohe, Rare Elegant Tecta Variant
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Iconic Mid-Century Modern cantilever MR Chair by Mies Van Der Rohe in chromed bent tube steel and
Category
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Knoll Brno Cream Tubular Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Set of Six
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Basildon, London
van der Rohe for Knoll. This iconic piece features a sleek tubular steel frame, providing both
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.11 in W 21.66 in D 22.05 in
Daybed in Style of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Germany, 1970s
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Praha, CZ
- nice sofa or daybed in functionalism style
- perfect condition
- confortable
- very quality workmanship and design.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
Knoll Barcelona Chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Leather, Stainless Steel
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Kansas City, MO
Four available. Price is for each. Beautiful set of Barcelona Chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van
Category
Early 2000s American Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Original 1996 Mies Van Der Rohe Furniture Blueprint Exhibition Poster
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Lilly Reich
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Ultra Rare, 1996 Original Mies van der Rohe Architectural Furniture Design "Blueprint" Exhibition
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Paper
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
H 31.75 in W 23 in D 32 in
Set of 4 Mies van der Rohe Leather MR10 Cantilever Chairs for Knoll Int'l
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe leather and chrome MR10 chairs for Knoll International. The
Category
Vintage 1970s Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31 in W 19.5 in D 27.75 in
2005 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Daybed in Spinneybeck Espana Leather
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Barcelona Daybed / Couch, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1930. This
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Daybeds
Materials
Steel
H 17 in W 78 in D 40 in
C. 1960s Mies van der Rohe Brno High Back Chair in Gold over Bronze Frame
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a rare Brno chair designed by Mies van der Rohe, produced circa 1960’s, with custom high
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
Rare Pair of MR20 Armchairs, model by L. Mies Van Der Rohe, Germany, Circa 1970
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in PARIS, FR
furniture designs by Mies van der Rohe. The chromed metal choice was inspired by fellow Bauhaus master
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 33.47 in W 21.66 in D 30.71 in
Pair of Mies van der Rohe MR30/5 Lounge Chairs for Knoll Associates, 1960’s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Hampstead, QC
van der Rohe (1886-1969). He is regarded as one of the pioneers of Modernist architecture developing
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 30.38 in W 22.5 in D 34.5 in
Mid Century Mies van der Rohe Style Chaise Longe in Holly Hunt Great Plains
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Miami, FL
Original Vintage Midcentury chaise lounge rendered in a driftwood stained oak frame polished steel legs leather bolster cushion and strapping with a Holly Hunt Great Plains upholster...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bauhaus Chaise Longues
Materials
Steel
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- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To 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, 2022Mies 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.
- Who is Ludwig Mies van der Rohe?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Ludwig 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, 2022No, 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, 2022No, 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, 2022No, 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, 2022Yes. 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, 2022Ludwig Mies van der Rohe lived in the Lake Shore Drive apartment towers in Chicago. He moved to the city in 1938. Once there, Mies worked as an architect. He also served as the dean of the Illinois Institute of Technology. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Mies van der Rohe furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022There 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, 2022No, 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, 2022No, 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, 2022No, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe is not famous for Gothic architecture. The period of Gothic architecture ranges from the 12th to 16th centuries. Mies van der Rohe was active from the 1920s to the 1960s. Historians consider him a modernist designer and architect. You'll find a collection of Mies van der Rohe furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Marcel 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, 2022No, 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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