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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Period: Mid-20th Century
Creator: Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Set of 4 Vintage Brno Chairs Flat Bar 255 by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a set of 4 iconic dining chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, in pale brown leather, model Brno Chair Flat Bar 2...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture
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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 original glass top. No chips...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture
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Stainless Steel
Pair of Midcentury Mies Van Der Rohe Brno "Flat Bar 255" Leather Chairs, 1970s
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of amazing Ludwig Mies van der Rohe "brno" chairs in beige leather. Gavina produced this pair of items for Knoll in Italy during the 1970s.
These stunning dining room chairs ha...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture
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Stainless Steel, Chrome
Pair of Iconic Mies Van Der Rohe Brno Flat Bar Chair in Black Suede
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in New York, NY
These are a vintage pair of the iconic BRNO chair (model 255) designed by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll.
The flat bar frame is polished chrome (plated), and the seat is black suede ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture
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Stainless Steel, Chrome
Mid Century Glass Stainless Steel Barcelona Table Mies Van Der Rohe Knoll 1955
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Portland, OR
An early pre Knoll production 1955 Mies Van Der Rohe, 252 Barcelona table.
The table was purchased as a wedding gift for a prominent West Coast architect in ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture
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Stainless Steel
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
Bauhaus MR 10 Side Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Stendig, 1970s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Stendig Co.
Located in Detroit, MI
This set of vintage Mies van der Rohe MR 10 cantilevered cane side chairs produced by Stendig are circa 1970. The MR chair was designed by modernist ar...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Bauhaus Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture
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Chrome, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Tubular Brno Chairs x 2
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll chrome tubular Brno 245 chairs. Various colors, 1-green and 1-purple. Have acceptable fabric, Chrome is nice condition, some retain lab...
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1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture
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Chrome
Midcentury Bauhaus Mr 20 Armchair by Mies Van Der Rohe for Stendig
By Stendig Co., Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage Mies van der Rohe MR 20 cantilevered cane arm chair made by Stendig is circa 1970. The MR chair was designed by modernist architect Ludwig...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture
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Chrome, Steel
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 International are cherished for their sleek design, hi...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture
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Chrome
Early Barcelona Coffee Table by Mies Van Der Rohe and Lily Reich for Knoll c1949
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Barcelona coffee table designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lily Reich designed in 1930 for the Mies-designed Villa Tugendhat in Brno, Czech Republic. T...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture
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Stainless Steel
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 stainless steel frames are in great shape. Chairs have early K...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture
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Stainless Steel
Vintage MR10/S533L Cantilever chair by Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Lilly Reich
Located in Tucson, AZ
This graceful, elegant, and beautifully proportioned "MR10" chair, developed from a 1924 design for a cantilevered chair by Mart Stam, was introduced by Mies van der Rohe at the 1927...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture
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Chrome
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Weißenhof Mr 10 / Mr 533 Chairs Manufactured by Thonet
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of original Weißenhof MR 10 / MR 533 tubular steel chairs, designed in 1927 by Mies van der Rohe and manufactured by Thonet in the 1930s. Chrome-plated tubular steel and black...
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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture
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Steel
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Miesvan Der Rohe Chrome & 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. This is an absolutely marvelous set of lounge chairs. These chairs feature a chrome metal construction with black leather seats and back...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture
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Leather
Rare 1960s Gerald R.Griffith Barcelona Chairs, Mies van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Gerald R. Griffith
Located in Buffalo, NY
A collector's pair! These stunning pair of Barcelona chairs were made by Gerald R. Griffith under the close supervision of Mies van der Rohe, Pre-Knoll,, The Griffith chairs have ext...
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1960s American Bauhaus Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture
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Chrome
Vintage Barcelona Lounge Chairs Set with Ottoman by Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Barcelona lounge chairs set with ottoman designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. 1950s Knoll production. Tufted black leather cushions ov...
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1950s Bauhaus Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture
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Chrome
set 3 Chair Ludwig Mies van der Rohe "MR10" by Thonet
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet
Located in Firenze, FI
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe "MR10" by Thonet set 3 chair.
- Chromed tubular steel frame
- Original rattan or cane seat
- Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and produced by Thonet...
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1960s German Bauhaus Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture
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Steel
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe "MR10" by Thonet Set 3 Chair
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet
Located in Firenze, FI
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe "MR10" by Thonet set 3 chair.
- Chromed tubular steel frame
- Original rattan or cane seat
- Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and produced by Thonet...
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1960s German Bauhaus Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture
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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 stunning original rattan weave.
This beautiful example...
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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture
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Metal, Steel, Chrome
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Table Brass Crystal “ Dessau”, 1960
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Milano, IT
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Table Brass crystal, 1960.
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1960s Italian Other Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture
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Crystal
Pair of Cognac Leather Barcelona Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll, 1960s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Cognac Leather Barcelona chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll, 1960s.
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1960s German Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture
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Leather
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 pavillon and produced by Stiegler in the 1950s.
Stiegler was a small company who c...
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1950s German Bauhaus Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture
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Stainless Steel
Pair of Black Leather Barcelona Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll, 1960s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Black Leather Barcelona chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll, 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture
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Leather
Brown Leather Barcelona Daybed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Antwerp, BE
Iconic original brown leather patchwork daybed designed by Mies van der Rohe, produced by Knoll in the 1960s. Beautiful patina and very good quality l...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture
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Metal, Chrome
Barcelona Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Elephant Hide Grey Leather
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Danville, CA
Rare set of four, early Barcelona chairs in elephant hide grey leather. Some patina and visible signs of age accentuate the domestically produced...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture
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Stainless Steel
Two Chairs Model 'B 42' Produced by Tecta in Germany, 1960
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Köln, NRW
In good original condition, with minor signs of age and use, which have preserved a beautiful patina.
These two vintage cantilever chairs were manufactured by Tecta in Germany around 1960.
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe designed the B42 masterpiece as early as 1927. To this day, it is impossible to imagine the world of designer furniture without this free-swinging chair...
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Mid-20th Century German Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture
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Steel
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, tufted seats backs with down and foam filled inside.
Rosewood plinth...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture
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Leather, Rosewood
Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair Mies van der Rohe, Black Leather, Stainless, 1960s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Koby Knoll Click
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Knoll Barcelona lounge chair Mies van der Rohe, black leather, stainless, 1960s
Labelled, Knoll Associates, circa 1964
Stainless steel, ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture
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Stainless Steel
Early Thonet S533 RF Cane Weißenhof Armchair Chair Mies van der Rohe Set of 2
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These Cantilever vintage armchairs are Bauhaus classics and were designed by Mies van der Rohe and knowned by the name Weißenhof Chair.This pair were produced by Thonet with the Model name S533 RF.
3 license holders are producing this chair today. As well as Knoll International MR10. Tecta B42 and this 2 Thonet S533...
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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture
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Steel, Chrome
Vintage MR10 Rattan Side Chairs by Stendig
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage MR10 side chairs in rattan designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Stendig. These Bauhaus icons have been professionally recaned and refinished. 18" sea...
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1960s Bauhaus Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture
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Steel, Chrome
Rare Barcelona Ottomans by Mies van der Rohe for G.R. Griffith, Original Label
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Gerald R. Griffith
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Barcelona ottomans by Gerald R. Griffith for Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, 1960s. By Gerald Griffith for Mies van der Rohe, produced for a short period of time by this Chicago metal...
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1960s American Bauhaus Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture
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Stainless Steel
Rare Pre Knoll Production Barcelona Coffee Table by Mies van der Rohe, 1955
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare, early and historically significant Barcelona coffee table produced by Gerry Griffith in 1955 for Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in Chicago prior to production by Knoll. His versions ...
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1950s American Bauhaus Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture
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Chrome
Pair of Mies van der Rohe Tubular Chrome Brno Chairs by Knoll
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Hanover, MA
Designed in 1930 for the Tugendhat house in Brno, Czechoslovakia, the Brno chair is in the Pantheon of modern design icons. The cantilevered frame is a single piece of tubular chrome...
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1960s Italian Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture
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PVC
Midcentury Mint Brno Chair in Leather by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
One midcentury Brno chair in gray leather on a polished chromed steel frame. Produced by Knoll. Has never been used and in excellent condition. This is the Thin-seat version, modeled...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture
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Chrome
"Barcelona" Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll 1970s Black Leather Lounge Chair
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brescia, IT
Black leather in perfect condiction
Upholstery in excellent condiction
Chrome in excellent condiction
"Knoll International" sticker label.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture
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Metal
Brno Tubular Chairs in Navy Velvet Polished Brass by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll
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 iteration authentic originals in a way that’s never been done before.
We have been restoring Brno Tubular Chairs...
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1960s American Bauhaus Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture
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Brass, Steel
Mies van der Rohe MR10 Sling Lounge Chairs
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Beirut, LB
A pair of vintage Mies van der Rohe cantilever lounges, model MR 10 produced by Knoll International
The chair features Black belting leat...
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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture
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Steel
Sofa Designed by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare sofa designed by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll. Reupholstered in Maharam wool with down filled cushions.
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1960s Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture
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Fabric
Pair of Mies van Der Rohe Barcelona Ottomans for Knoll International
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Mies van Der Rohe Barcelona Ottomans for Knoll International, Original Oxblood Leather, and straps with a stainless steel frame.
Featuring precise tufting, individual panels ...
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1950s Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture
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Stainless Steel
Mies Van der Rohe Mid Century Modern Black Leather MR Lounge Chair
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Mies van der Rohe MR lounge chair. A gorgeous lounge chair with a sophisticated, elegant cantilever design with tubular chrome steel, and padded black leather seats. This chair was o...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture
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Chrome
Set of 4 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Tubular Black Leather Brno MCM Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
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
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 Set of 6 Chrome and Ultra Suede BRNO Chairs Mid Century Modern
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This set of six BRNO chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe epitomizes the sleek, minimalist aesthetic of mid-century modern design. Each chair features a lustrous chrome frame that creates an ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture
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Ultrasuede
Pair of Stainless Steel Flat Bar Brno Chairs with Cadet Blue Leather Upholstery
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Kensington, MD
Designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1930 for his renowned Tugendhat House in Brno, Czech Republic, the Brno Chair reflects the groundbreaking simplicity of its original environment. The...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture
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Upholstery
Bauhaus Ludwig Mies van der Rohe MR20 Lounge Chairs in Wicker and Chrome
By Stendig Co., Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in London, GB
Designer: Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886-1969)
Maker: Stending 1970s
Country: Germany/Denmark
A set of four MR20 cantilevered chrome and wicker work seat chairs. This chair is a...
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1950s German Bauhaus Vintage 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.
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- 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.
- 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, 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, 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, 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.
- 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 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, 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, 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, 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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