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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Mies Van der Rohe for Knoll Polished Bronze Brno Flat Bar 255 Desk Chair

$7,200

Mies Van der Rohe for Knoll Polished Bronze Brno Flat Bar 255 Desk Chair

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in North Miami, FL

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Mies van der Rohe Brno Chair 245 Tubular Steel, Knoll, Mahogany Leather, Italy

$2,050 / item

Mies van der Rohe Brno Chair 245 Tubular Steel, Knoll, Mahogany Leather, Italy

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Brno Chair, Tubular, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe 1930 Designed by Mies van der Rohe for his renowned

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Stainless Steel

Flat Bar Armchair in Cream Leather and Chrome, in the style of Mies van der Rohe

$1,250

Flat Bar Armchair in Cream Leather and Chrome, in the style of Mies van der Rohe

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in San Francisco, CA

. Chrome and leather, this piece is ready to place across a desk, in a meeting room or wherever you need

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Late 20th Century American Modern Armchairs

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Chrome

Franco Albini for Knoll 'Albini' Desk

$4,400

Franco Albini for Knoll 'Albini' Desk

By Franco Albini, Florence Knoll

Located in Waalwijk, NL

the company where she cooperated with talented designers such as Eero Saarinen, Ludwig Mies van der

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Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Desk by Herbert Hirche, circa 1967

$10,870

Desk by Herbert Hirche, circa 1967

By Herbert Hirche

Located in Brussels, BE

Nazis in 1933. After graduating Hirche worked in Mies van der Rohe’s studio and, interestingly, when

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Early Franco Albini for Knoll Model '80' Desk

$4,400

Early Franco Albini for Knoll Model '80' Desk

By Knoll, Franco Albini

Located in Waalwijk, NL

cooperated with talented designers such as Eero Saarinen, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Richard Schultz and Harry

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Warren Platner Writing Desk in Oak with Black Leather Top

$3,850

Warren Platner Writing Desk in Oak with Black Leather Top

By Warren Platner, Florence Knoll

Located in Waalwijk, NL

as Eero Saarinen, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Richard Schultz and Harry Bertoia.

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Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Chrome

Warren Platner for Knoll Writing Desk in Oak and Black Leather

$7,750

Warren Platner for Knoll Writing Desk in Oak and Black Leather

By Florence Knoll, Warren Platner

Located in Waalwijk, NL

the company where she cooperated with talented designers such as Eero Saarinen, Ludwig Mies van der

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern Desk by Florence Knoll for Knoll international, 1970s

$5,830

Mid-Century Modern Desk by Florence Knoll for Knoll international, 1970s

By Florence Knoll

Located in Brussels, BE

, including Walter Gropius and Marcel Breuer in Cambridge, Massachusetts and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe at the

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble

Early Mid Century Modern Franco Albini for Knoll 1928 Desk

$6,250

Early Mid Century Modern Franco Albini for Knoll 1928 Desk

By Franco Albini, Knoll

Located in Dronten, NL

designers such as Eero Saarinen, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Richard Schultz and Harry Bertoia. Please note

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel, Chrome

Executive Desk in Walnut by Florence Knoll by Knoll Associates, USA, c. 1960s

$5,850

Executive Desk in Walnut by Florence Knoll by Knoll Associates, USA, c. 1960s

By Florence Knoll

Located in Deland, FL

under Eliel Saarinen and influenced by Mies van der Rohe, Knoll revolutionized modern interior design in

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Pietra Serena' Inca' Desk or Dining Room by Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper 1978

$21,500

Pietra Serena' Inca' Desk or Dining Room by Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper 1978

By Skipper, Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in Almelo, NL

distinctive designs. His approach can be likened to that of Mies van der Rohe, who is distinguished by an

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Stone

1954, Coen de Vries for Devo Wooden Writing Desk with Red Drawer and Formica Top

$1,153

1954, Coen de Vries for Devo Wooden Writing Desk with Red Drawer and Formica Top

By Wim Rietveld

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

were Le Corbusier, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Marcel Breuer, Mart Stam, Rietveld, Gispen, Anton Lorenz

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Formica, Wood, Paint

Florence Knoll for Knoll international Oval Desk with Drawer in Walnut 1960

$7,800

Florence Knoll for Knoll international Oval Desk with Drawer in Walnut 1960

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Chicago, IL

Style design inspired by Mies van der Rohe. Material: Walnut oval surface, chrome-plated base Features

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Frits Spanjaard Important Asymmetrical Desk in Oak and Macassar Ebony, 1932

$21,863

Frits Spanjaard Important Asymmetrical Desk in Oak and Macassar Ebony, 1932

By Frits Spanjaard

Located in The Hague, NL

familiar with the designs of Marcel Breuer and Mies van der Rohe, especially appreciating the simplicity

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Desks

Materials

Macassar, Oak

Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson

$14,000Sale Price|60% Off

Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Lafayette, IN

world-renowned architect, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. The entire apartment was outfitted in pieces from

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Aluminum

Kozka Polished Stainless Steel Writing Table by Zieta

$1,135 / item

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

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Stainless Steel

Nogi Table Base Polished Stainless Steel Writing Table by Zieta

$3,125 / item

Nogi Table Base Polished Stainless Steel Writing Table by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Desks and Writing Tables

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Stainless Steel

Nogi Table Polished Black Glossy Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

$2,005 / item

Nogi Table Polished Black Glossy Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Nogi Table Base Polished White Glossy Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

$2,005 / item

Nogi Table Base Polished White Glossy Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Koza Polished Black Glossy Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

$1,595 / item

Koza Polished Black Glossy Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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

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Materials

Steel

Koziol Polished Beige Grey Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

$1,595 / item

Koziol Polished Beige Grey Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Koza Polished Blue Grey Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

$1,595 / item

Koza Polished Blue Grey Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Koziol Polished Stainless Steel Writing Table by Zieta

$1,440 / item

Koziol Polished Stainless Steel Writing Table by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Koziol Polished Moss Grey Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

$1,595 / item

Koziol Polished Moss Grey Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Koza Polished Moss Grey Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

$1,595 / item

Koza Polished Moss Grey Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Kozka Polished Beige Grey Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

$885 / item

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

Koza Polished White Glossy Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

$1,595 / item

Koza Polished White Glossy Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Awards 2009, Technology Award Materialica 2009, must have design Lódz 2011 and was nominated to Mies Van

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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Koza Polished Graphite Grey Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

$1,595 / item

Koza Polished Graphite Grey Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Koza Polished Beige Grey Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

$1,595 / item

Koza Polished Beige Grey Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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

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

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

Koza Polished Stainless Steel Writing Table by Zieta

$2,030 / item

Koza Polished Stainless Steel Writing Table by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Most Polished Blue Grey Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

$2,005 / item

Most Polished Blue Grey Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Koziol Polished Blue Grey Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

$1,595 / item

Koziol Polished Blue Grey Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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

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

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 White Glossy Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

$885 / item

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

Koziol Polished Graphite Grey Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

$1,595 / item

Koziol Polished Graphite Grey Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Most Polished Beige Grey Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

$2,005 / item

Most Polished Beige Grey Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Koziol Polished White Glossy Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

$1,595 / item

Koziol Polished White Glossy Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Koziol Polished Black Glossy Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

$1,595 / item

Koziol Polished Black Glossy Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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

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

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 Blue Grey Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

$885 / item

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

Most Polished Graphite Grey Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

$2,005 / item

Most Polished Graphite Grey Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Most Polished Stainless Steel Writing Table by Zieta

$3,125 / item

Most Polished Stainless Steel Writing Table by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Most Polished White Glossy Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

$2,005 / item

Most Polished White Glossy Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Most Polished Moss Grey Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

$2,005 / item

Most Polished Moss Grey Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Most Polished Black Glossy Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

$2,005 / item

Most Polished Black Glossy Color Carbon Steel Writing Table by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Armchairs design Antonio Citterio & Glen Oliver Löw, Vitra, 1990s

$1,942Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of Four Armchairs design Antonio Citterio & Glen Oliver Löw, Vitra, 1990s

By Vitra, Antonio Citterio, Glen Oliver Löw

Located in Praha, CZ

/ Mies van der Rohe - Also as dining chair.

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1990s Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1960s, Fana Metaal Schiedam, Adjustable Swivel Office Chair

$601

1960s, Fana Metaal Schiedam, Adjustable Swivel Office Chair

By Gispen, Paul Schuitema, Fana Metaal

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

were Le Corbusier, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Marcel Breuer, Mart Stam, Rietveld, Gispen, Anton Lorenz

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1935, W.H. Gispen by Gispen Culemborg, Office Chair 356, Spear Bakelite Armrests

$1,153

1935, W.H. Gispen by Gispen Culemborg, Office Chair 356, Spear Bakelite Armrests

By Willem H. Gispen, Gispen Culemborg

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

Schiedam, and more companies were Le Corbusier, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Marcel Breuer, Mart Stam

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

1932, W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Holland, Original Pre War Typing Chair

$1,020

1932, W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Holland, Original Pre War Typing Chair

By Gispen Culemborg, Willem H. Gispen

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

Schiedam, and more companies were Le Corbusier, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Marcel Breuer, Mart Stam

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

1932, W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Holland, Original Pre War Typing Chairs

$2,368 / set

1932, W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Holland, Original Pre War Typing Chairs

By Gispen Culemborg, Willem H. Gispen

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

Schiedam, and more companies were Le Corbusier, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Marcel Breuer, Mart Stam

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Armchair in Wood and Chrome, Style: Bauhaus, German, 1940

$6,600

Armchair in Wood and Chrome, Style: Bauhaus, German, 1940

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

van der Rohe The founding of the Bauhaus occurred at a time of crisis of modern thought and

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Vintage 1940s German Bauhaus Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Armchair in Wood and Chrome, Style: Bauhaus, German, 1940

$5,500

Armchair in Wood and Chrome, Style: Bauhaus, German, 1940

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Meyer 1930 – 1933: Ludwig Mies van der Rohe The founding of the Bauhaus occurred at a time of crisis of

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Vintage 1940s German Bauhaus Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Ron Rezek Zinc desk lamp - US, 1980s

$6,799

Ron Rezek Zinc desk lamp - US, 1980s

By Ron Rezek

Located in London, GB

were reproduction Victorian fans, and if a guy had a Mies van der Rohe apartment in Chicago, he

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Vintage 1980s American Table Lamps

Materials

Zinc

French Early Modern Console / Vanity /Desk /Writing Table, Robert Mallet-Stevens

$5,875

French Early Modern Console / Vanity /Desk /Writing Table, Robert Mallet-Stevens

By Robert Mallet-Stevens

Located in New York, NY

: Robert Mallet-Stevens, Le Chevalier, Jean Prouve, Bauhaus, Mies Van der Rohe, Marcel Breuer, Le Corbusier.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Eileen Gray Art Deco Desk Lamp, Brass & Metal, Vintage Design, 1940

$3,218

Eileen Gray Art Deco Desk Lamp, Brass & Metal, Vintage Design, 1940

Located in Wiesbaden, DE

Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. These include the Bibendum chair – named after the

Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mies van der rohe desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each mies van der rohe desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, chrome and animal skin. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mies van der rohe desk — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each mies van der rohe desk bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mies van der rohe desk over the years, but those crafted by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll and Christian Holzäpfel are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mies Van Der Rohe Desk?

A mies van der rohe desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,400, while the lowest priced sells for $550 and the highest can go for as much as $7,072.

Questions About Mies Van Der Rohe Desk

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.