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Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

American, German, 1886-1969

Architect, furniture designer and educator, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe was a central figure in the advancement and promotion of modernist design and architectural theory and practice. Like Frank Lloyd Wright and Le Corbusier, he was a hugely influential presence in the field, who shaped the course of 20th-century architecture both through his buildings and his teaching of rationalist design principles. 

Born in the medieval German city of Aachen, Mies found an interest in architecture as a boy while working for his father, a master stonemason. He had no formal education as an architect, but learned his skills as an apprentice to the designer Bruno Paul, and as a staffer in the office the proto-modernist architect and designer Peter Behrens. Following World War I, Mies rose to prominence in his field amid the liberal atmosphere of the Weimar Republic. His reputation was secured by his work on the German Pavilion at the 1929 International Exposition in Barcelona (commonly referred to as the Barcelona Pavilion) — which Mies codesigned with Lilly Reich, his creative and romantic partner — a radically simple, poetic, open-plan building pared down to its architectural essentials. Mies would go on to direct the Bauhaus from 1930 until 1933, when Nazi-government interference forced the closure of the progressive art and design school. Later that decade, he made his way to Chicago, where he remained for the rest of his career as a practicing architect and a dean of the Illinois Institute of Technology.

Mies’s famed dictum “less is more” grew from his belief that architecture both guides and expresses the spirit of the times, and he envisioned the 20th century as open-minded, logical, transparent and liberated by technology. His best-known buildings — residences such as the Villa Tugendhat in Czechoslovakia and the Farnsworth House in rural Illinois; skyscrapers like the 860–880 Lake Shore Drive apartment towers in Chicago and the Seagram Building in New York — reflect that philosophy. As do the most famous furniture designs authored by him or codesigned with Reich. 

Pieces designed by Mies and Reich such as the Barcelona chair (the authorized version is produced by Knoll today), stools and daybed, or the cantilevered Brno chairs, deliver a maximum of comfort and support from a minimum of materials: their “lavishness” derives from the precision with which they are engineered and constructed. For the collector, the allure of Mies’s furniture is at once practical and idealistic. Useful and functional, his works embody the highest aspirations of modernism.

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Creator: Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Brno Armchair with Chrome Frame, Knoll Style A Midcentury Masterpiece
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Knoll Brno armchair was designed by Meis van der Rohe in 1930 and is celebrated for its lean profile, clean lines and meticulous attention to detail. These chair are a faithful homag...
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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Chrome

Vintage Ivory Leather Copper Frame Tubular Knoll Brno Chair, Mies van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage Knoll Brno chair designed by Mies van der Rohe with tubular steel frame. This chair has been lovingly restored with a new ivory leather with a frame powder coated in a rust...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Stainless Steel

8 Mies van der Rohe Cantilever Chairs in Chrome & Black Saddle Leather 1980s
By Gavina, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Set of 8 MR 10 cantilever chairs (256cs) by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. This set is made in high quality black vegetable tanned saddle leather by Gavina in Italy c.1980s. An absolute icon of the Bauhaus Movement and influential to the entire Mid Century Modern Period. Comfortable and perfectly balanced they have become one of the most enduring designs of the 20th Century with manufacturing starting in 1927 and still continuing to this day. Originally designed as a dining chair they work equally well as side chairs or as a set of funky office meeting room or conference chair. The concept of using metal tubing as a supporting structure in chair design is credited to the British manufacturer RW Winfield who produced campaign chairs in a cantilever design for the Great Exhibition in 1851. This original design was known and documented to have been an inspiration to both Marcel Breuer and van der Rohe. Breuer was the first to produce a design in chrome pipe work and inspired by the curved handlebars of his Adler bicycle he designed the Wassily chair in 1925. Although this was not a cantilever chair it helped to establish a base production method that was built on by others. This resulted in the first true cantilever chrome chair, the S33, being designed by Mart Stam in 1926. Thereafter, van der Rohe designed the MR10 in 1927, the Brno chair in 1930 and Breuer 2 further chairs in 1928, the B32 (later named the Cesca chair after his daughter Francesca) and the B33 which was a derivative of Stam’s S33.
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1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

Set 8 Mies van der Rohe Knoll Brno Flat Bar 255 Cantilever Dining Chairs White
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Celebrated for its lean profile and clean lines, the Brno chair was designed by Mies van der Rohe in the 1930s, and is an icon of 20th-century design. This is a rare opportunity to a...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Barcelona Daybed by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll International, 1960s, Signed
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This iconic and authentic (both the leather cushion and the Mahogany frame is signed with Knoll International labels) daybed is the 'Barcelona Daybed' also referred to as the 'Barcelona Couch' by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International and is considered an 'early original production collectors example' as it is from Knoll's earlier years of producing this design in the 1960s and 1970s before they changed to different manufacturing processes during the 1980s. This example is signed with a Knoll International label that has the 320 Park Ave address and is dated on the back of the label July 9, 1975. To determine the estimated production year we note that the date most likely corresponds to the retailer or possibly the Knoll sold/ ship date. The address of 320 Park Ave changed to Fifth Ave in 1970 and Knoll Associates did not become Knoll International until 1968. Therefore we would pinpoint the production year to be between 1968 and 1970. It is possible that it was slightly after 1970 that this example was produced as it is believed that Knoll continued to use labels with the older 320 Park Ave for several months to a couple years after changing addresses, however generally speaking 1970s examples will be labelled with their Fifth Ave address. All construction details also indicate a 1st-Generation 'original' production by Knoll as their production did not change throughout the Knoll Associates years and through the first half of the Knoll International years. This rare original 1st-Generation 'Barcelona Daybed' features its original brown leather upholstery with subtle patina and wear throughout. These traces of age and use bring more vibrancy to the leather, giving this piece an on-trend lightly distressed look. The original bolster pillow in matching brown leather is secured to the cushion and platform via straps and lock snaps. The platform is crafted from stained Mahogany and supported by polished tubular stainless steel legs and the original leather straps are all in-tact. Both the cushion is labelled and the platform frame as well with a partial Knoll International sticker label as can be seen in the photo gallery. Considered to be the epitome of modern design, Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich originally designed the Barcelona chair in 1929 to serve as seating for the king and queen of Spain in the German Pavilion. This was Germany's entry for the International Exhibition, hosted by Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Designed in 1930 the Barcelona daybed (also referred to as the Barcelona Couch) emanates this seminal design, paralleling the same simplicity and elegance of the iconic Barcelona chair. This Barcelona couch by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International is ideal for a living room, family room, study, den or lounge. It would also be an Apt choice in a corporate, retail or hospitality location such as a boutique hotel lobby, cocktail bar, members club, workspace studio, executive office or in a retail boutique...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Sling Ottomans
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of early Mies Van Der Rohe Sling Ottomans. Original leather slings and lacing Polished Stainless Steel Frames Ottomans are slightly different in color Knoll Labels
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1950s North American Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Leather

Set of Eight MR10 Dining Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of eight beautifully patinated original brown leather MR10 chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll.
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1960s Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Leather

BRNO Flat Bar Chair by Mies van der Rohe, 1930s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
- 32"h, 23"w, 23"d, 18"h seat - BRNO chair designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe - Chrome cantilever frame with blue, gray, and green geometric -patterned upholstery - Sold individual...
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1930s Bauhaus Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Chrome

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Bauhaus Red Barcelona Lounge Chair for Knoll, 1972
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Vicenza, IT
Barcelona lounge chair, designed by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe in 1929 and manufactured by Knoll International in 1972. Made of chromed steel and leather. Excellent vintage condition. ...
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1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Chrome

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Bauhaus Coffee Leather Barcelona Daybed for Knoll, 1970
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 International in 1972. Made of chromed steel and leather. Excellent vintage condition. The B...
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1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Chrome

2010 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Brno Tubular Chrome Dining / Arm Chairs
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an authentic(sold individually) labelled Mies Van Der Rohe Brno chair in red fabric with a lovely gleaming chromed tubular steel frame. The chairs were manufactu...
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Early 2000s American Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Vintage Olive Green Barcelona Chair by Mies van der Rohe Knoll 1970s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Aachen, NW
This rare Barcelona chair was designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929 and produced by Knoll International in the 1970s. The piece features an amazing hand dyed olive green leather up...
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1970s German Bauhaus Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Black Leather Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chairs, Matching Set of Two
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Dronten, NL
Pair of Barcelona chairs by Mies Van der Rohe for Knoll International in black leather. Engraved with signature in the frame and marked with Knoll logo at the bottom of the cushions....
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Mid Century Blue Brno Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Detroit, MI
This pair of mid century modern Brno arm chairs by Mies van der Rohe were manufactured by Knoll in 2006. These iconic Bauhaus chairs were designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1930...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Vintage Pair of Knoll Brno Flat Bar Chairs by Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Knoll Brno Flat Bar Chairs, Cantilever Design, Newly Chrome Plated and Reupholstered in a Sage Color Mohair, Padded Armrest
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Cut Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Steel & Glass Coffee Table by Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Mies Van Der Rohe Manufacturer: Knoll Inc. Materials: Polished Chrome, Original 3/4” Glass
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Chrome

Early Pair MCM Knoll Barcelona Chairs Black Leather Mies van der Rohe 1961
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Portland, OR
A collectors pair of Early Knoll Associates production Mies van der Rohe Barcelona chairs, 1961. Knoll had the license to manufacture the Barcelona chair from 1953, this pair were pu...
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Mid-20th Century American Bauhaus Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Steel

Set of 8 - Knoll BRNO Leather Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in New York, NY
Presenting a set of 8 Knoll BRNO tubular chairs in camel leather. The chairs are an iconic modern design from the 1930s that are consistently feat...
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1990s American Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Leather

Brno Flat-Bar Chair Upholstered in Navy Velvet, Steel Frame
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Wilton, CT
The definition of minimalism in a singular design, achieved by the great Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1929, the Brno flat-bar chair is just that. These are contemporary edition Mies v...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

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. Manufactured by Tecta in Germany circa 1960, these chair are a testament to the e...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Steel

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Mid Century Chrome and Glass Coffee
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Countryside, IL
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Mid Century Chrome and Glass Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 39.25 wide x 39.25 deep x 16 inches high All pieces of furniture ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Chrome

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona daybed
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
iconic Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona Daybed. Knoll International Germany, c. 1986. Chrome-plated stainless steel, walnut, and l...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Chrome

Mies van der Rohe for Knoll MCM Barcelona Lounge Chairs with Ottomans - Pair
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Countryside, IL
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Mid Century Barcelona Lounge Chairs with Ottomans - Pair Each chair measures: 30 wide x 29 deep x...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Pair of Lounge Chairs "MR10" by Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in PARIS, FR
MR10 chair by designer Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe, from the 1930s. Cantilevered flexible frame, chrome steel tube, and beige cane seat. Slight signs of wear. Two chairs available. LP87...
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Mid-20th Century Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Metal

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. Manufactured by Tecta in Germany circa 1960, these chair are a testament to the e...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Steel

Brno Flat-Bar Chairs in Noir Velvet, Obsidian Gloss, Set of 4
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Wilton, CT
The definition of minimalism in a singular design, achieved by the great Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1929; the Brno flat-bar chair is just that. We have edited these contemporary ite...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bauhaus Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Steel

Mies van der Rohe MR10 Black Leather Easy Chair, circa 1960
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Embrace the refined simplicity of modern architecture with this stunning MR10 cantilever chair, designed by the renowned Ludwig Mies van der Rohe circa 1930 and crafted by an unknown...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Steel

Mies van der Rohe MR10 Black Leather Easy Chair, circa 1960
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Embrace the refined simplicity of modern architecture with this stunning MR10 cantilever chair, designed by the renowned Ludwig Mies van der Rohe circa 1930 and crafted by an unknown...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Steel

Barcelona Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Centreville, VA
As a rising figure of the modernist movement, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe was selected to design the German Pavilion for the 1929 International Exposition in Barcelona. Through masterf...
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1920s American Bauhaus Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Chrome

Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chrome and Glass Coffee Table Mid Century
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona coffee table. An extremely iconic coffee table for your extremely iconic home. A piece of function...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Chrome

Early set Ludwig Mies van der Rohe MR10 cantilever chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Den Haag, NL
Two iconic MR10 cantilever chairs . Design by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Chrome tube frame ,comes with Black Leather upholstery . This set of chairs is an early 1960s example of his ...
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1960s German Bauhaus Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Chrome

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 Reich, for the German Pavilion at the International Exposition of 1929, hosted by Barce...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Vintage Mies van der Rohe Armchair Barcelona by Knoll International, 1980's
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage Barcelona Chair designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1920-1949. The base is in chrome metal and black leather upholstery. Labeled on the base: Knoll, Knoll International,...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Chrome

Pair of Off-White Leather Barcelona Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Off-White Leather Barcelona Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Table sold individually
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Metal

Mies van der Rohe MR10 Black Leather Easy Chair, circa 1960
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Embrace the refined simplicity of modern architecture with this stunning MR10 cantilever chair, designed by the renowned Ludwig Mies van der Rohe circa 1930 and crafted by an unknown...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Steel

Mies van der Rohe MR10 Black Leather Easy Chair, circa 1960
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Embrace the refined simplicity of modern architecture with this stunning MR10 cantilever chair, designed by the renowned Ludwig Mies van der Rohe circa 1930 and crafted by an unknown...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Steel

Mies van der Rohe Mid Century Sofa
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Countryside, IL
Mies van der Rohe Mid Century Sofa This sofa measures: 84.5 wide x 33.5 deep x 30 inches high, with a seat height of 18.5 and arm height of 25.5 inches All pieces of furniture can ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Tugendhat Chairs in White Leather by Mies Van Der Rohe, 1929
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of Tugendhat chairs in white leather designed by architect Mies Van Der Rohe in 1929 for one of his most distinguished projects: the Tugendhat Villa in Brno, Czech Republic. T...
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Chrome

Mies Van Der Rohe Black Leather and Chrome Brno Chairs, Pair
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern Brno tubular club or lounge chairs Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1930 for the Tugendhat House Produced by Gordon International ...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Chrome

Chaise Longue Model 242 by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International, 1980's
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
The adjustable Model 242 MR Chaise Lounge was designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927. This particular example was produced in 1980 by Knoll International in the USA. The chaise features a high quality white leather channel-upholstered cushion that rests atop a tubular steel frame. The cushion is attached to the frame with leather strips which wrap around the belting support straps and are secured with snap buttons. The seamless stainless steel tubular frame is bright and has no damage. The white leather has developed a nice patina. Overall, this chaise is in good condition with light wear. Please see photos. This Chaise Longue was designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1927 as part of his contribution to the Weissenhof exhibit in Stuttgart, Germany. The MR Collection represents some of his earliest steel furniture designs. Made of tubular chromed steel and leather, this iconic piece was edited by Knoll International in the 70s. As a company that produced many of the most famous and iconic furniture designs of the 20th century, Knoll was a chief influence in the rise of modern design in the United States. Their work would help change the face of the American home and office. The Bauhaus Master Marcel Breuer influenced Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's use of tubular steel. This was apparent in his design of the MR Adjustable...
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Set of 4 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Tubular Black Leather Brno MCM Chairs
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A set of 4 black leather tubular Brno chairs. A beautiful, classic set of chairs from legendary designer Mies van der Rohe for Knoll. These iconic chairs feature a simple rectangular...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Leather

4 Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Knoll, MR50 BRNO tubular chrome dining chairs
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A set of 4 vintage Mies van der Rohe Knoll, MR50 BRNO tubular chrome and black fabric dining chairs. The price listed is for the 4 chairs as shown. Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe at his Tugendhat House in Brno, Czech Republic, the Brno Chair (model number MR50) reflects the ground breaking simplicity of van der Rohe’s design using a simple cantilever frame. There are two versions of the chair; one in tubular steel and the other in flat steel and the original design dates back to 1930. The metal was originally polished stainless steel but more modern examples from around the 1970s onwards were produced in chromed steel by Knoll International and Knoll Studio who have owned the license to the design since the mid 1960s. There have been numerous copies of the chairs made since their inception but the Knoll original chairs that were produced in the last 30 years have become much easier to recognise. As such, all post 1990 chairs...
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1990s Italian Bauhaus Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Chrome

Mies van der Rohe, set of six BRNO Chairs for Knoll, 1990s
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Renens, CH
Set of of six BRNO Chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, produced by Knoll during the 1990s. These cantilever chairs were originally designed during the 1930s for use in the dining ro...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Steel

Set of 6 Mid Century Modern MR10 Dining Chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
By Palazzetti, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 6 MR10 chairs designed by Mies van der Rohe almost a century ago and a most iconic chair. Set of 6 with thick saddle leather for seats and backs with cantilevered chr...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Ludwig mies Van Der Rohe Barcelona Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine original Pair of Mies Van Der Rohe Barcelona Chairs Original Full Grain Leather Seats and Straps Clean Polished Steel Frame Or...
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1960s American Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Leather

Pair of Mies Van der Rohe Mid Century Modern Black Leather MR Lounge Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of Mies van der Rohe MR lounge chairs. A gorgeous pair of lounge chairs with a sophisticated, elegant cantilever design with tubular chrome steel, and padded black leather sea...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Leather

Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chair and Stool
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Dallas, TX
Mies van der Rohe's iconic Barcelona chair with stool. Stamped Knoll.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Metal

Knoll Studio Collection - Binder - Catalogues - Price List - Year 2000
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen, Marcel Breuer, Fritz Hansen, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Rochester, NY
Knoll three ring binder w/ Knoll collection catalogues and the Knoll Studio price list - 306 pages showing images, diagrams, dimensions, finishes, fabrics - for the year 2000 collect...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Paper

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 originally designed by Van Der Rohe in 192...
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Mid-20th Century American Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Steel

Barcelona Daybed in Brown Leather by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 1980s.
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
This iconic Knoll Studio Barcelona daybed was designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1930. Just like the Barcelona chair, the daybed is characterized by a high degree of detail. Eac...
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Leather, Walnut

Mies Van der Rohe MR Lounge Chairs for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Really nice pair of Mies Van der Rohe MR Lounge Chairs for Knoll in tan leather. We believe this pair to be from the 1980s and consid...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Steel

Vintage Gerald R. Griffith Barcelona Chairs and Ottomans, Set of 4
By Gerald R. Griffith, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A collector's pair. This stunning pair of Barcelona chairs with ottomans were made by Gerald R. Griffith under the close supervision of Mies van der Rohe. The Griffith chairs have ex...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Mies van der Rohe Model "MR20" Cantilever Bauhaus Chair in Rattan Cane & Steel
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Odense, DK
Rare vintage Mies van der Rohe "MR 20" cantilevered cane and steel arm chair made by Stendig circa 1970. The MR chair was designed by modernist architect Mies van der Rohe in 1927 as...
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1970s German Bauhaus Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Steel

Barcelona Table - Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 1929 by Knoll International Chair
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Munster, NRW
Knoll Barcelona Coffee Table - Barcelona Coffee Table by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. The so-called Barcelona Coffee Table by Knoll Internat...
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1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Authentic Mint Set of Four Midcentury Knoll Brno Chairs by Mies van der Rohe
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Special order red leather chairs upholstered by Knoll. Beautiful showing very little use.
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1990s North American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Chrome

MR Table by Mies Van der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Hawthorne, CA
MR Table designed by Mies Van Der Rohe executes his iconic bent tubular chrome frame combined with thick glass top. Originally designed for the Tugendhat Hous...
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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Chrome

Lettino daybed Knoll International Bercelona Van der Rohe pelle verde
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Milano, MI
Rara versione in pelle verde Bauhaus dell'iconico lettino Barcelona e prodotto da KNOLL. Il lettino è nella versione classica come disegnato disegnato da Miles Van der Rohein 1930....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Aluminum

Set of 4 modern black leather Brno chrome tube chairs
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of 4 modern black leather Brno chrome tube chairs. Chrome tubular bent frame with soft black leather upholstery. classic modern design by Ludwig ...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Chrome

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe furniture, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 222 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 5 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Vladimir Kagan, Craft Associates, and Century Furniture. Prices for Ludwig Mies van der Rohe furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $142 and can go as high as $65,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,162.
Questions About Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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