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Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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
Set of Four Mies Van Der Rohe designed Knoll Dining Chairs c. 1981
Set of Four Mies Van Der Rohe designed Knoll Dining Chairs c. 1981

Set of Four Mies Van Der Rohe designed Knoll Dining Chairs c. 1981

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional set of four Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe designed dining chairs ( 3 MR 10 & 1 MR 20 ), made by Knoll circa 1981. These iconic chairs feature cantilevered tubular chrome fram...

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Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Chrome

Midcentury Barcelona Chair in Special Order Stainless Steel
Midcentury Barcelona Chair in Special Order Stainless Steel

Midcentury Barcelona Chair in Special Order Stainless Steel

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Authentic Midcentury Modern Barcelona Chair by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll – Premium Stainless Steel Version Offered for sale is an iconic Barcelona Chair, designed by Ludwig Mies ...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Stainless Steel

Vintage 1970s Barcelona Lounge Chairs Set of 2 by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
Vintage 1970s Barcelona Lounge Chairs Set of 2 by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll

Vintage 1970s Barcelona Lounge Chairs Set of 2 by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Antwerp, BE

This rare set of Barcelona chairs was designed by Architect Mies van der Rohe and Designer Lily Reich in 1929 and produced by Knoll International in the 70s labeled The Barcelona ch...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

Green Leather Barcelona Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
Green Leather Barcelona Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll

Green Leather Barcelona Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Green Leather Barcelona Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll 4 Pieces Available Measurements : Height: 78 cm Width: 70 cm Depth: 70 cm Seat Height : 45 cm Please do not he...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Chrome

Early Original MR10 Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Bononia, Italy, pre-1968
Early Original MR10 Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Bononia, Italy, pre-1968

Early Original MR10 Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Bononia, Italy, pre-1968

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Milano, IT

A beautiful early MR10 cantilever dining chair, crafted in thick black saddle leather and supported by elegant tubular chromed-steel frames. The leather has developed a refined, natu...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Steel

4 Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Knoll, MR50 BRNO leather dining chairs
4 Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Knoll, MR50 BRNO leather dining chairs

4 Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Knoll, MR50 BRNO leather 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 satin chrome and dark burgundy leather dining chairs. The price listed is for the 4 chairs as shown. Designed by Ludwig...

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1990s Italian Bauhaus Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Chrome

Mies van der Rohe Set of 8 Brno Chairs for Knoll
Mies van der Rohe Set of 8 Brno Chairs for Knoll

Mies van der Rohe Set of 8 Brno Chairs for Knoll

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Set of 8 Tubular Brno Chairs with black upholstery. These are from a Knoll employee's home, purchased in 1992. Chrome is very nice, but fabric shows typical signs of use but overal...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Chrome

Pair of Knoll Mies van der Rohe leather on chrome Barcelona chairs
Pair of Knoll Mies van der Rohe leather on chrome Barcelona chairs

Pair of Knoll Mies van der Rohe leather on chrome Barcelona chairs

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Ferndale, MI

Mies van der Rohe designed Barcelona chair has been produced by Knoll since 1940s . These chairs are of later 20th century production . Signed Knoll in the frame on right rear leg . ...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Chrome

Vintage Wicker and Chrome THONET MR20 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe MR20 armchairs
Vintage Wicker and Chrome THONET MR20 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe MR20 armchairs

Vintage Wicker and Chrome THONET MR20 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe MR20 armchairs

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet

Located in Highclere, Newbury

A pair of vintage natural cane, Wicker and chrome MR20 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe MR20 armchairs for Thonet. The MR20 (the armchair version of the MR10) is a hallmark of Bauhaus and M...

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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Chrome

Bacelona Daybed, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll, Early 2000s
Bacelona Daybed, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll, Early 2000s

Bacelona Daybed, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll, Early 2000s

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Barcelona daybed, design Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, manufactured by Knoll, Early 2000s. Mahogany frame, leather upholstery. Steel legs. Marked. Good vintage condition, minor patina co...

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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Steel

Meis Van der Rohde Bruno Chair by Knoll
Meis Van der Rohde Bruno Chair by Knoll

Meis Van der Rohde Bruno Chair by Knoll

By Lilly Reich, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in New York, NY

Bauhaus design Bruno Chair by Mies Van der Rohe and Lilly Reich. The chair features a cantilevered tubular chrome frame, with black leather seat and back rests. The original chair ...

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Mid-20th Century American Bauhaus Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Chrome

MR10 chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, circa 1950
MR10 chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, circa 1950

MR10 chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, circa 1950

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Dronten, NL

Iconic MR10 chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, circa 1950, representing an early and highly important example of modernist furniture design. This chair retains its original flat wick...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Ludwig mies Van Der Rohe Barcelona Chairs
Ludwig mies Van Der Rohe Barcelona Chairs

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 Seating

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Leather

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe MR20 vintage Lounge chair and ottoman, 1960s
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe MR20 vintage Lounge chair and ottoman, 1960s

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe MR20 vintage Lounge chair and ottoman, 1960s

By Stendig Co., Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe lounge chair with ottoman, rattan seat and back. Steel frame. Model MR20, made by Stendig.

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1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Steel

Pr. Mr. Chairs designed by Mies Van Der Rohe made by 32.5  Palazetti
Pr. Mr. Chairs designed by Mies Van Der Rohe made by 32.5  Palazetti

Pr. Mr. Chairs designed by Mies Van Der Rohe made by 32.5 Palazetti

By Palazzetti, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in New York, NY

Chic pair of classic Mr. Chairs, originally designed by Mies van Der Rohe at the Bauhaus, these example are later production, made in Italy by Palazetti, circa 1970/80's. True to the...

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Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Chrome

Ludwig mies Van Der Rohe Daybed For Knoll
Ludwig mies Van Der Rohe Daybed For Knoll

Ludwig mies Van Der Rohe Daybed For Knoll

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Daybed Manufactured By Knoll 1970s Production Walnut frame Beautiful Black Leather Cloth Manufacturers label

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1970s American Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Leather

Midcentury Knoll Barcelona Chair in Special Order Stainless Steel
Midcentury Knoll Barcelona Chair in Special Order Stainless Steel

Midcentury Knoll Barcelona Chair in Special Order Stainless Steel

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Authentic Midcentury Modern Barcelona Chair by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll – Premium Stainless Steel Version Offered for sale is an iconic Barcelona Chair, designed by Ludwig Mies ...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Stainless Steel

Vintage Cream Leather Knoll Barcelona Chair By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Vintage Cream Leather Knoll Barcelona Chair By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Vintage Cream Leather Knoll Barcelona Chair By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Las Vegas, NV

An authentic late 20th century Barcelona Chair by Knoll, originally designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. This iconic modernist lounge chair features the classic hand-tufted leather...

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Chrome

MR10 Chair by Mies van Der Rohe for Knoll, 1970s
MR10 Chair by Mies van Der Rohe for Knoll, 1970s

MR10 Chair by Mies van Der Rohe for Knoll, 1970s

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Milano, IT

The MR10 chair by Knoll is a masterpiece of original design, envisioned by the legendary Mies van der Rohe. This single chair is nothing short of iconic, its form echoing the innov...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Steel, Chrome

4 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Mr10 Dining Chairs 1960s Knoll International
4 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Mr10 Dining Chairs 1960s Knoll International

4 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Mr10 Dining Chairs 1960s Knoll International

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in London, GB

Complete set of four chrome cantilever MR10 chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, in brown leather. This set of chairs is an early 1960s example of his famous design produced by Knoll International. The MR10 chair was first designed in the 1920s, and this set of four features the chrome springs on the backs and seats. Later the design was improved, with a shortening of the springs and a reversion to an elastic corset cord. The chairs still bear the oval sticker marks on the back of the bottom of the seats. MR10 chairs are really comfortable, and are a real design Classic, as seen in many films and other media. Our MR10 chairs recently have been used to decorate the interior of a restaurant in London, which was featured in Architectural Digest, Dezeen, Elle Decoration, and many other publications (as shown in the images, which are property of Child Studio...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Mies Van Der Rohe MR20 Chrome & Wicker Lounge Chairs, 1970s / sTENDIG
Mies Van Der Rohe MR20 Chrome & Wicker Lounge Chairs, 1970s / sTENDIG

Mies Van Der Rohe MR20 Chrome & Wicker Lounge Chairs, 1970s / sTENDIG

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Stendig Co.

Located in Buffalo, NY

Mies Van Der Rohe MR20 Chrome & Wicker Lounge Chairs, 1970s. manufactured by Stendig... Classic Bauhaus / Modernist design,, Superior quality and construction.. Extremely comfortable...

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1970s American Bauhaus Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Pair of knoll Barcelona Chairs Stainless Steel with ottoman
Pair of knoll Barcelona Chairs Stainless Steel with ottoman

Pair of knoll Barcelona Chairs Stainless Steel with ottoman

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Authentic Midcentury Modern Barcelona Chair by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll – Premium Stainless Steel Version Offered for sale is an iconic Barcelona Chair, designed by Ludwig Mies ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Stainless Steel

Early set Ludwig Mies van der Rohe  MR10 cantilever chairs
Early set Ludwig Mies van der Rohe  MR10 cantilever chairs

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 Seating

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Chrome

Pr. Brno Chairs by Knoll Designed by Mies van der  Rohde c.
Pr. Brno Chairs by Knoll Designed by Mies van der  Rohde c.

Pr. Brno Chairs by Knoll Designed by Mies van der Rohde c.

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Modernist Brno chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohde, made by Knoll, circa. High quality examples of these classic Bauhaus masterpieces. The chairs are in good, origin...

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Mid-20th Century American Bauhaus Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Chrome

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Krefeld Chairs- A Pair
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Krefeld Chairs- A Pair

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Krefeld Chairs- A Pair

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Wonderful pair of club chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll circa 2004. The original design of these was from the 1920s. These are very well made and comfortable cha...

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Early 2000s American Bauhaus Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Leather, Ash

Mid-Century Barcelona  Foot Stool White Leather & Chrome style Mies Van der Rohe
Mid-Century Barcelona  Foot Stool White Leather & Chrome style Mies Van der Rohe

Mid-Century Barcelona Foot Stool White Leather & Chrome style Mies Van der Rohe

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, mid-century modern Barcelona ottoman stool in white leather and chrome designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Unmarked. Dimensions: 16.5" H x 21.5" D x 23.5" ...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Chrome

Midcentury Knoll Brno Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe in Black
Midcentury Knoll Brno Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe in Black

Midcentury Knoll Brno Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe in Black

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

For your consideration these upholstered black Brno chairs for Knoll, designed by modernist master architect in 1930. These icons of Bauhaus design e...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Chrome

Mid century vintage Mies Van Der Rohe Brno chairs by Knoll
Mid century vintage Mies Van Der Rohe Brno chairs by Knoll

Mid century vintage Mies Van Der Rohe Brno chairs by Knoll

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Allentown, PA

Designed by Mies Van Der Rohe in the 1930s for his renowned Tugendhat house in Brno Czechoslovakia, the Brno chair reflects the simplicity of its original environment. He is consider...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Metal

Oxblood Leather MR Adjustable Chaise Lounge by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Intl
Oxblood Leather MR Adjustable Chaise Lounge by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Intl

Oxblood Leather MR Adjustable Chaise Lounge by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Intl

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautifully preserved example of the iconic MR Chaise Lounge, originally designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927 and later produced by Knoll International. This particular piece is best attributed to Knoll’s mid to late 1980s to 1990s production, distinguished by its seamless heavy-gauge tubular steel frame with a continuous bend, stitched (as opposed to riveted) saddle leather support straps, exposed button-head cushion straps, and its original deep oxblood / burgundy leather upholstery. Unlike earlier two-position examples from the 1970s, this model features Knoll’s three-position reclining system, a refinement introduced in the late 20th century to enhance comfort and usability. The original leather cushion presents beautifully, with a rich, even patina consistent with careful use in a well-maintained environment. As expected of Knoll International’s production in the 1980s and 1990s, the leather is of exceptional quality, supple yet robust, complemented by thick matching saddle-leather straps with stitched detailing that reinforce the chaise’s luxurious character. The polished tubular steel retains its bright luster with only minimal signs of age, while the upholstery remains supple, surface-rich, and clearly consistent with Knoll’s late-20th-century construction methods. Highly versatile, this MR Adjustable Chaise...

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Chrome

Barcelona Footstool / Taburet by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, 2000s
Barcelona Footstool / Taburet by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, 2000s

Barcelona Footstool / Taburet by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, 2000s

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Praha, CZ

- Designer: Ludwig Mies van der Rohe - Very good original condition - circa 1990s - Maker: ? - Leatherette. - signs of use

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Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Textile

Daybed Barcelona Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Knoll
Daybed Barcelona Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Knoll

Daybed Barcelona Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Knoll

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Designed in the 1930s by architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and produced by Knoll in the 1950s, the Barcelona Daybed is one of the great classics of modern design. With its essential...

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1950s Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Steel

Midcentury Modern Barcelona Daybed by Mies Van Der Rohe, Vintage Camel Leather
Midcentury Modern Barcelona Daybed by Mies Van Der Rohe, Vintage Camel Leather

Midcentury Modern Barcelona Daybed by Mies Van Der Rohe, Vintage Camel Leather

By Lilly Reich, Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Antwerp, BE

A beautiful, authentic original daybed for a designer collection. The daybed is in good vintage condition. Several pieces of leather in the patchwork were replaced in the 1980s. The ...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Metal, Chrome

Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brno Chair in Cato Upholstery 60 available
Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brno Chair in Cato Upholstery 60 available

Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brno Chair in Cato Upholstery 60 available

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Hudson, NY

THIS LISTING IS FOR A SET OF 4 Knoll Brno chair designed by Mies Van der Rohe. These chairs are upholstered in Knoll's Cato upholstery. Color is 'natural'- which reads as a pale oat...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Steel

Set of 4 Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brno Chairs in Cato Upholstery 60 available
Set of 4 Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brno Chairs in Cato Upholstery 60 available

Set of 4 Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brno Chairs in Cato Upholstery 60 available

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Hudson, NY

Set of 4 Knoll Brno chairs designed by Mies Van der Rohe. These chairs are upholstered in Knoll's Cato upholstery. Color is 'natural'- which reads as a pale oatmeal color. These chai...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Steel

Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chair circa 1979
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chair circa 1979

Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chair circa 1979

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Atlanta, GA

Iconic Barcelona Lounge Chair, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, American, circa 1979. Signed with Knoll label underneath. The leather retains it's warm original patina...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Metal

Set of 10 Knoll Furniture Mies Van Der Rohe Brno Flat Bar Steel Armchairs
Set of 10 Knoll Furniture Mies Van Der Rohe Brno Flat Bar Steel Armchairs

Set of 10 Knoll Furniture Mies Van Der Rohe Brno Flat Bar Steel Armchairs

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Pasadena, TX

These are vintage Brno armchairs designed by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Furniture. These chairs feature a beautiful brushed steel finish and a stunning patina on the leather. The ar...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Steel

Mid Century White Barcelona Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 1970s
Mid Century White Barcelona Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 1970s

Mid Century White Barcelona Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 1970s

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Detroit, MI

This pair of vintage mid century modern white Barcelona chairs designed by Mies van der Rohe were manufactured by Knoll International, Inc. circa...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Steel, Chrome

MR Armless Lounge Chair by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll
MR Armless Lounge Chair by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll

MR Armless Lounge Chair by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1970s. USA. Upholstered seat pad with chrome frame. Signed.

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Chrome

Set of 4 "MR10" Black Leather Sling Chairs by Mies van der Rohe
Set of 4 "MR10" Black Leather Sling Chairs by Mies van der Rohe

Set of 4 "MR10" Black Leather Sling Chairs by Mies van der Rohe

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Dallas, TX

This handsome set of four MR10 cantilever dining chairs, designed by legendary Bauhaus architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, captures the essence of early 20th-century modernism. Produ...

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1980s Bauhaus Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Steel

Set of Four (4) Knoll Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Dining Chairs in Wool Blend
Set of Four (4) Knoll Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Dining Chairs in Wool Blend

Set of Four (4) Knoll Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Dining Chairs in Wool Blend

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A lovely and complete set of 4 Brno armchair dining chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and produced by Knoll. These feature chrome tubular frames with light grey wool blend ...

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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Steel, Chrome

1976 Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair in Leather and Stainless
1976 Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair in Leather and Stainless

1976 Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair in Leather and Stainless

By Lilly Reich, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Barcelona Lounge Chair, Model 250LS, initially designed by Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich in 1929. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in 1976. They feature...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Steel

Museum Quality Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona Chairs with Table
Museum Quality Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona Chairs with Table

Museum Quality Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona Chairs with Table

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Dallas, TX

Early production, museum quality - collector grade, Barcelona chairs with Barcelona table by the German Company, Waldemar Stiegler, which produced th...

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1950s German Bauhaus Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Steel

Set 8 Mies Van Der Rohe For Knoll Stainless Steel Brno Chairs Black Leather 1977
Set 8 Mies Van Der Rohe For Knoll Stainless Steel Brno Chairs Black Leather 1977

Set 8 Mies Van Der Rohe For Knoll Stainless Steel Brno Chairs Black Leather 1977

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Miami, FL

Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Mies van der Rohe flatbar Brno for Knoll in stainless steel with the original black Leather Upholstery. Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for his celeb...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Stainless Steel

Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Brno Flat Bar Armchair 255 AC, Black Leather, Italy
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Brno Flat Bar Armchair 255 AC, Black Leather, Italy

Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Brno Flat Bar Armchair 255 AC, Black Leather, Italy

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Brno Flat Bar Armchair 255AC, Black Leather with armpads (original design). The Tugendhat House, often considered to b...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Stainless Steel

MR10 chair by Mies van der Rohe, first edition by Thonet, in leather and chromed
MR10 chair by Mies van der Rohe, first edition by Thonet, in leather and chromed

MR10 chair by Mies van der Rohe, first edition by Thonet, in leather and chromed

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

"MR10" model chair by German designer Mies van der Rohe, first edition dating from the 1940s by Thonet (label present under the seat). Chromed steel tubing frame, seat and backrest i...

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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Steel

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe 'Barcelona' chair for Knoll made in USA 1965
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe 'Barcelona' chair for Knoll made in USA 1965

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe 'Barcelona' chair for Knoll made in USA 1965

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Paris, IDF

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe 'Barcelona' chair for Knoll made in USA 1965Chrome steel base , detachable cushions with bone white leather upholstery. This pais Is an original Mies Van der...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Steel

Barcelona lounge chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International, 1960s
Barcelona lounge chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International, 1960s

Barcelona lounge chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International, 1960s

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in amstelveen, NL

Early edition Barcelona chairs in cream leather, Mies van der Rohe, Knoll International Originally designed in 1926 for the International Exposition, the Barcelona chair was reconfi...

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Leather

4er Set Mies van der Rohe MR10 Stühle Tecta B42 Freischwinger
4er Set Mies van der Rohe MR10 Stühle Tecta B42 Freischwinger

4er Set Mies van der Rohe MR10 Stühle Tecta B42 Freischwinger

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten ein wunderschönes 4er Set Freischwinger Stühle vom deutschen Traditionshersteller Tecta zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Ludwig Mies van der Rohe und gelten unter de...

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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Steel

Pair of Midcentury Mies Van Der Rohe Brno "Flat Bar 255" Leather Chairs, 1970s
Pair of Midcentury Mies Van Der Rohe Brno "Flat Bar 255" Leather Chairs, 1970s

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 Seating

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

Brno Flat-Bar Chairs in Velvet, Obsidian Gloss by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
Brno Flat-Bar Chairs in Velvet, Obsidian Gloss by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll

Brno Flat-Bar Chairs in Velvet, Obsidian Gloss 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 ite...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Bauhaus Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Steel

Mid Century Brown Leather Barcelona Chair by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 1983
Mid Century Brown Leather Barcelona Chair by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 1983

Mid Century Brown Leather Barcelona Chair by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 1983

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Detroit, MI

This vintage mid century modern brown leather Barcelona chair designed by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll was manufactured in 1983. This iconic Bauhaus chair originally designed by Ludwi...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Mies van der Rohe Brno Tubular Armchair by Knoll, Leather & Chrome
Mies van der Rohe Brno Tubular Armchair by Knoll, Leather & Chrome

Mies van der Rohe Brno Tubular Armchair by Knoll, Leather & Chrome

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Chair, 2 available, priced separately. Chrome is super clean, leather shows wear and tear. Chairs are from the 1980's with Knoll labels. Use as is or r...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Chrome

Mies Van der Rohe Knoll custom order chrome with black leather MR chair
Mies Van der Rohe Knoll custom order chrome with black leather MR chair

Mies Van der Rohe Knoll custom order chrome with black leather MR chair

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Ferndale, MI

MR lounge chair designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe 1927 . This is a licensed Knoll edition maybe 1975 . Custom ordered with contrasting straps . Above average condition some roughn...

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Mid-20th Century American International Style Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Chrome

Barcelona Daybed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, Brown Leather, 1990s
Barcelona Daybed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, Brown Leather, 1990s

Barcelona Daybed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, Brown Leather, 1990s

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Brussels, BE

Barcelona Daybed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, Brown Leather, 1990s

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1990s Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Metal

MR Lounge Chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rhoe for Knoll
MR Lounge Chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rhoe for Knoll

MR Lounge Chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rhoe for Knoll

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful and unusual pair of MR Lounge Chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rhoe from the MR collection, 1927. The lounge chairs are early Knoll production constructed of polished chrome t...

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1970s American Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Steel

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Krefeld Settee
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Krefeld Settee

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Krefeld Settee

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Wonderful small sofa or settee designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll circa 2004. The original design of these was from the 1920s. Very well made and comfortable with a class...

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Early 2000s American Bauhaus Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Leather, Ash

Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chair and Stool
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chair and Stool

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 Seating

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Metal

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

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of leather and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe seating, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating 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 seating by Vladimir Kagan, Paul McCobb, and Thayer Coggin. Prices for Ludwig Mies van der Rohe seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $450 and can go as high as $65,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,925.
Questions About Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
  • 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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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 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 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
    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 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
    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.