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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 4 MR10 Rattan Chairs by Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll, 1960s
Set of 4 MR10 Rattan Chairs by Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll, 1960s

Set of 4 MR10 Rattan Chairs by Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll, 1960s

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning and rare set of four iconic MR10 cantilever chairs in chromed tubular steel and hand-woven rattan. Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and produced by Knoll International d...

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

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Metal, Chrome, Steel

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 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

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

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 Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

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

Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Mid Century Sofa
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Mid Century Sofa

Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Mid Century Sofa

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Mid Century Sofa This sofa measures: 90 wide x 32 deep x 30 inches high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height of 25.25 inches Fair Vintage Condition ...

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

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Leather

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

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

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, Set of 5 "Brno" Chairs, Italy, 1970s
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, Set of 5 "Brno" Chairs, Italy, 1970s

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, Set of 5 "Brno" Chairs, Italy, 1970s

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Naples, IT

A stunning and exceptionally elegant set of "Brno" cantilever chairs, a timeless icon of 20th-century design created by Bauhaus master Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1930 for Villa Tuge...

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

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Steel

Pair of Early Barcelona Chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, circa 1955
Pair of Early Barcelona Chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, circa 1955

Pair of Early Barcelona Chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, circa 1955

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A rare and desirable pair of early Barcelona chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and produced by Knoll during the formative years of auth...

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

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Steel, Chrome

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona Daybed for Knoll, Black Leather, 1972
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona Daybed for Knoll, Black Leather, 1972

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona Daybed for Knoll, Black Leather, 1972

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in New York, NY

A piece that embodies elegance and presence, the Barcelona Daybed is a cornerstone of modernist design. Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1929 and produced by Knoll Internation...

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1970s Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Chrome

Barcelona Chairs, 8 Pieces, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll, Early 2000s
Barcelona Chairs, 8 Pieces, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll, Early 2000s

Barcelona Chairs, 8 Pieces, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll, Early 2000s

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Barcelona chair (8 pieces, sold separately), design Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, manufactured by Knoll, Early 2000s. Chrome frame, leather upholstery. Marked. Good vintage condition, mi...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Steel, 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

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

Pair of Beige Leather and Steel Brno Armchairs by Mies van der Rohe, 1970s
Pair of Beige Leather and Steel Brno Armchairs by Mies van der Rohe, 1970s

Pair of Beige Leather and Steel Brno Armchairs by Mies van der Rohe, 1970s

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Roma, IT

Marvelous pair of "Brno" armchairs in charming coffee-toned beige leather and chromed steel. These iconic armchairs were designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and produced by Gavina i...

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

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Stainless 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

Fully Restored Knoll Barcelona Daybed by Mies van der Rohe in Edelman Leather
Fully Restored Knoll Barcelona Daybed by Mies van der Rohe in Edelman Leather

Fully Restored Knoll Barcelona Daybed by Mies van der Rohe in Edelman Leather

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Toluca Ter, CA

Authentic Barcelona Couch / Daybed, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1930 and produced by Knoll in the 2000s, with a Knoll tag on the upholstery backing and imprint on one of ...

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Early 2000s American Bauhaus Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Mid Century Barcelona White Leather Lounge Chair
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Mid Century Barcelona White Leather Lounge Chair

Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Mid Century Barcelona White Leather Lounge Chair

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Mid Century Barcelona White Leather Lounge Chair This chair measures: 30.75 wide x 30 deep x 30.75 high, with a seat height of 17.75 inches Good Vintage...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern 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 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

MR90 Barcelona Armchairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll, 1960s
MR90 Barcelona Armchairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll, 1960s

MR90 Barcelona Armchairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll, 1960s

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Torino, Piemonte

Here a Pair of seating mod. MR90 Barcelona, produced in the 1960s circa produced by Knoll International. The Barcelona chair is designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich ...

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

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Steel

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 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

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

Mies van der Rohe MR10 Black Leather Easy Chair, circa 1960
Mies van der Rohe MR10 Black Leather Easy Chair, circa 1960

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 Seating

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Steel

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

Rare Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Pair of Model 261 lounge chairs
Rare Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Pair of Model 261 lounge chairs

Rare Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Pair of Model 261 lounge chairs

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Round Rock, TX

Pair of Rare Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Model 261 lounge chairs c. 1970s Originally designed in the early 1930s, later refined by Mies in 1967 for executive interiors and introduce...

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

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Leather, Oak

Pair of Knoll International Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Brno Leather Lounge Chairs
Pair of Knoll International Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Brno Leather Lounge Chairs

Pair of Knoll International Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Brno Leather Lounge Chairs

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Wayne, NJ

Pair Of Knoll International Mies Van Der Rohe Brno leather lounge chairs from 1971 If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contac...

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

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Leather

Mies van der Rohe Tubular BRNO Black Leather 245 Chair for Knoll, 1980s
Mies van der Rohe Tubular BRNO Black Leather 245 Chair for Knoll, 1980s

Mies van der Rohe Tubular BRNO Black Leather 245 Chair for Knoll, 1980s

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Miami, FL

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe tubular chrome BRNO 245 chair with thin black leather seat and back for Knoll. Designed in the 1930s, this chair was manufactured and sold by Knoll circa 19...

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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 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 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Stendig Co.

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

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 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

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 Calfskin Brno Chairs Set of 4
Mies Van Der Rohe Calfskin Brno Chairs Set of 4

Mies Van Der Rohe Calfskin Brno Chairs Set of 4

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Saint Louis, US

A set of 4 Mies Van der Rohe Brno chairs fully reupholstered in a California alabaster cowhide. The intelligent creative eye of Van der Rohe makes the chairs appear as if they are floating in thin air...

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

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Stainless Steel

Knoll BRNO Flat Bar Armchairs by Mies van der Rohe, Set of 6
Knoll BRNO Flat Bar Armchairs by Mies van der Rohe, Set of 6

Knoll BRNO Flat Bar Armchairs by Mies van der Rohe, Set of 6

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Culver City, CA

This set of six BRNO armchairs by Knoll takes one of the most disciplined designs of the 20th century and gives it just the right amount of drama. Custom upholstered in a vivid, unap...

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1970s American Bauhaus Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Stainless Steel

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

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

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 Stendig Co., Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

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

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Stainless 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

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

Bauhaus MR 20 Black Leather Arm Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 1979
Bauhaus MR 20 Black Leather Arm Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 1979

Bauhaus MR 20 Black Leather Arm Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 1979

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Detroit, MI

This pair of vintage Bauhaus Mies van der Rohe MR 20 black leather cantilever arm chairs were made by Knoll in 1979. The MR chair was designed by modernist architect Ludwig Mies van ...

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1970s American Bauhaus Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Barcelona lounge chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International (Signed)
Barcelona lounge chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International (Signed)

Barcelona lounge chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International (Signed)

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Argelato, BO

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

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1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Metal

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona chair for Knoll
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona chair for Knoll

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona chair for Knoll

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Austin, TX

An authentic 21st century Barcelona Chair by Knoll, originally designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. This iconic modernist lounge chair features the classic hand-tufted leather cushi...

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

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Steel

Mid Century Mies Van Der Rohe Mr 20 Chairs, Unmarked, - Set of 2
Mid Century Mies Van Der Rohe Mr 20 Chairs, Unmarked, - Set of 2

Mid Century Mies Van Der Rohe Mr 20 Chairs, Unmarked, - Set of 2

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Waxahachie, TX

Set of 4 magnificent mid century Mies Van Der Rohe MR 20 cantilever black leather armchairs Corseted black leather. . These resided in an Oklah...

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

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Chrome

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 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

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

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

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 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

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

Mie Van Der Rohe Flat Bar Brno Chairs for Knoll - Set of Two
Mie Van Der Rohe Flat Bar Brno Chairs for Knoll - Set of Two

Mie Van Der Rohe Flat Bar Brno Chairs for Knoll - Set of Two

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of original Brno flat bar stainless steel and fabric arm chairs designed by Mies Van Der Rohe and manufactured by Knoll in 1982. The fabric is original and we recommend new uph...

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

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Stainless Steel

"Barcelona" Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll 1970s Black Leather Lounge Chair
"Barcelona" Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll 1970s Black Leather Lounge Chair

"Barcelona" Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll 1970s Black Leather Lounge Chair

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

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 Seating

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Metal

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

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 Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

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...

Category

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

Materials

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 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Chicago, IL

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

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

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...

Category

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

Materials

Steel

A series of eight BRNO armchairs by Mies Van Der Rohe, Knoll USA edition 1980s.
A series of eight BRNO armchairs by Mies Van Der Rohe, Knoll USA edition 1980s.

A series of eight BRNO armchairs by Mies Van Der Rohe, Knoll USA edition 1980s.

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in VILLERS-SUR-MER, FR

A series of eight Brno armchairs designed by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe in 1930 for the Villa Turgendhat in Brno, Czechoslovakia, Knoll USA edition, 1980s

Category

1980s American Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

Materials

Chrome

Four Mies van der Rohe Knoll BRNO tubular armchairs in teal leather
Four Mies van der Rohe Knoll BRNO tubular armchairs in teal leather

Four Mies van der Rohe Knoll BRNO tubular armchairs in teal leather

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Chicago, IL

Set of Four Mies van der Rohe for Knoll BRNO tubular chairs In teal leather. The elegant Brno Tubular Chair (designed in 1930) has a chromed tubula...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

Materials

Leather

Set of Eight Chrome Brno Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Thonet
Set of Eight Chrome Brno Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Thonet

Set of Eight Chrome Brno Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Thonet

By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Buffalo, NY

Set of eight chrome Brno chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Thonet, classic Bauhaus design, nice original condition, hand delivery avail to New York City or anywhere en route from Buffa...

Category

1990s American Bauhaus Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

Materials

Chrome

Set of 4 Mies van der Rohe Leather MR10 Cantilever Chairs for Knoll Int'l
Set of 4 Mies van der Rohe Leather MR10 Cantilever Chairs for Knoll Int'l

Set of 4 Mies van der Rohe Leather MR10 Cantilever Chairs for Knoll Int'l

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in New York, NY

Set of 4 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe leather and chrome MR10 chairs for Knoll International. The chairs are of a cognac leather color with tubular chrome frames. Some of the chairs reta...

Category

1970s Bauhaus Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

Materials

Chrome

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Bauhaus Coffee Leather Barcelona Daybed for Knoll
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Bauhaus Coffee Leather Barcelona Daybed for Knoll

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Bauhaus Coffee Leather Barcelona Daybed for Knoll

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Vicenza, IT

Barcelona daybed, designed by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe in 1929 and manufactured by Knoll International. The Barcelona chair epitomizes functional minimalism, initially crafted in 19...

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe/Gerald R. Griffith Barcelona Ottoman
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe/Gerald R. Griffith Barcelona Ottoman

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe/Gerald R. Griffith Barcelona Ottoman

By Gerald R. Griffith, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare Gerald R. Griffith / Mies Van Der Rohe Barcelona Ottoman Germany / USA, 1929 / c. 1960 This particular example was created by Gerald R. Griffith in Chicago under the supervisi...

Category

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

Materials

Steel

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.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

Materials

Metal

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Bauhaus Brown Leather Barcelona Daybed for Knoll
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Bauhaus Brown Leather Barcelona Daybed for Knoll

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Bauhaus Brown Leather Barcelona Daybed for Knoll

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. Made of chromed steel and coffee brown leather. Fully restored in Italy. The ...

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

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 Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

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...

Category

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

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Authentic Mint Set of Four Midcentury Knoll Brno Chairs by Mies van der Rohe
Authentic Mint Set of Four Midcentury Knoll Brno Chairs by Mies van der Rohe

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.

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Brno Chairs For Knoll New Upholstery
Pair of Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Brno Chairs For Knoll New Upholstery

Pair of Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Brno Chairs For Knoll New Upholstery

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in San Diego, CA

These vintage modern Brno flat bar chairs are sleek and timeless. Chairs feature cantilevered, heavy stainless steel flat-bar frames. The seat, backrest and the arched armrest . in N...

Category

20th Century American Bauhaus Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

Materials

Steel

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
    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
    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 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 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 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.