Mies Van Der Rohe Mr20 Armchairs
Mies van der Rohe MR20 Armchairs for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of 1960s MR20 armchairs designed by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll. Original leather and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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
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Mid-20th Century American Armchairs
Materials
Steel
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
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
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Midcentury Bauhaus Mr 20 Armchair by Mies Van Der Rohe for Stendig
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Stendig Co.
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage Mies van der Rohe MR 20 cantilevered cane arm chair made by Stendig is circa 1970. The
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
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
Set of Two Original Mr20 Cantilever Chairs by Mies Van De Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Chesham, GB
A pair of iconic MR20 armchairs - designed by German architect and furniture designer Ludwig Mies
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Mies Van Der Rohe Mr 20 Black Leather Chairs, Unmarked - Set of 4
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Set of 4 magnificent mid century Mies Van Der Rohe MR 20 cantilever black leather armchairs
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Chrome
H 33 in W 22.25 in D 32 in
20 Century Seats (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
, Sessel MR 534, 1927/32 (Chair)
15 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Stuhl MR 10, 1927 (Armchair)
16 Alvar Aalto
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20th Century Books
Materials
Paper
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By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
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By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
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Pair of Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe MR20 Armchairs by Stendig
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Mies Van Der Rohe Mr20 Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of mies van der rohe mr20 armchairs available for sale. The range of distinct mies van der rohe mr20 armchairs — often made from metal, chrome and animal skin — can elevate any home. Mies van der rohe mr20 armchairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Mies van der rohe mr20 armchairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Mies van der rohe mr20 armchairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll and Stendig Co. are consistently popular.
How Much are Mies Van Der Rohe Mr20 Armchairs?
Prices for mies van der rohe mr20 armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, mies van der rohe mr20 armchairs begin at $685 and can go as high as $17,019, while the average can fetch as much as $3,161.
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Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
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Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
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