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
Mies Van Der Rohe B42 Rattan Easy Chair by Tecta, circa 1960
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This MR10 chair designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927 is a true masterpiece of modern design. Manufactured by Tecta in Germany circa 1960, these chair are a testament to the e...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Red Barcelona Lounge Chair for Knoll, 1972, Set of 2
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of 2 Barcelona lounge chair, designed by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe in 1929 and manufactured by Knoll International in 1972.
Made of chromed steel and leather.
Excellent vintage co...
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1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Chrome
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Bauhaus Red Barcelona Lounge Chair for Knoll, 1972
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Vicenza, IT
Barcelona lounge chair, designed by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe in 1929 and manufactured by Knoll International in 1972.
Made of chromed steel and leather.
Excellent vintage condition.
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1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Chrome
1980 Knoll Mies van der Rohe Model 242 MR Adjustable Lounge Chair in Leather
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Model 242 MR adjustable Chaise Lounge, originally designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927. This particular example was produ...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Stainless Steel
Set of 4 Mies Van Der Rohe MR20 Mid Century Modern Wicker and Chrome Armchairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A set of 4 Mies Van Der Rohe MR20 armchairs. A wonderful and iconic set of chairs originally designed by Van Der Rohe in 1927, this pa...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Wicker, Rattan
Set of 5 MR10 American Mid-Century Mies Van Der Rohe Leather and Steel Chairs
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 5 MR10 Cantilever brown leather and steel side chairs (MIES VAN DE ROHE for KNOLL INTL) (PRICED AS Set) NOTE: Condition and color of leather seat and back varies with each cha...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Steel
Lettino daybed Knoll International Bercelona Van der Rohe pelle verde
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Milano, MI
Rara versione in pelle verde Bauhaus dell'iconico lettino Barcelona e prodotto da KNOLL.
Il lettino è nella versione classica come disegnato disegnato da Miles Van der Rohein 1930....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Aluminum
S 533 Cantilever Leather Armchair Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in New York, NY
RANGE S 533
Technology becomes furniture; a striking invention becomes an elegant interior design object. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe was the first to provide the ...
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2010s German Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Chrome
1960s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chair in Black Distressed Leather
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 1960s vintage Barcelona chair in distressed black leather with a polished stainless frame by Mies van der Rohe and produced by Knoll. This example came directly from Gratz Industries and was in their private collection. Gratz Industries produced the Barcelona chair frames...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Steel
Ultra Rare 30th Knoll Anniversary Limited Edition Barcelona Chair No 27/100
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Aachen, NW
This very rare Barcelona chair and ottoman were designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929 and produced by Knoll International in 1981 for the 30th anniversary of Knoll International. The...
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1980s German Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Stainless Steel
Rattan MR Chair by Mies Van Der Rohe, Rare Elegant Tecta Variant
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Iconic Mid-Century Modern cantilever MR Chair by Mies Van Der Rohe in chromed bent tube steel and stunning original rattan weave.
This beautiful example...
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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Metal, Steel, Chrome
2008 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Krefeld Gray Fabric Lounge Chair 5x Available
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Lilly Reich, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Krefeld Lounge Chairs, Model 751, initially designed by Mies van der Rohe and Lily Reich in 1927. These particular chairs were produced by Knoll in the USA in 2008, and the...
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Early 2000s American Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Steel
Midcentury Bauhaus Mr 20 Armchair by Mies Van Der Rohe for Stendig
By Stendig Co., Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage Mies van der Rohe MR 20 cantilevered cane arm chair made by Stendig is circa 1970. The MR chair was designed by modernist architect Ludwig...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Steel, Chrome
Bauhaus Spoleto Chair Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, Italy 70s
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Lucija, SI
This iconic Chair, model Spoleto, was designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and produced by Knoll Italy in '70s.
Chair is in perfect vintage condition. It is made of very thick genui...
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1920s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Steel
Set of Ten (10) Knoll Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Dining Chairs in Wool Blend
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A lovely and complete set of 10 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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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Steel, Chrome
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
Four Barcelona Chrome and Leather Chairs and Ottomans by Mies van der Rohe
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Matching set of four original chrome and leather International Style Barcelona chairs and ottomans by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll.
The Barcelona chair and ottoman achieve the sereni...
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1960s International Style Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Steel, Chrome
Rare Set of 8 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll MR10 and MR20 Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Rare Set of 8 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll MR10 and MR20 Chairs
This exceptional set of eight chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll represents the epitome of modernist design. Comprising six MR10 and twor MR20 chairs, this collection showcases Mies' commitment to simplicity, functionality, and elegance in both form and material.
Style & Usage in Interior Design
These chairs belong to the Bauhaus and International Style, characterized by clean lines, minimal ornamentation, and an emphasis on the use of modern materials. The MR10 chairs are armless, offering a sleek and unobtrusive silhouette perfect for dining or office spaces where a minimalist aesthetic is desired. The MR20 chairs, featuring a distinctive curved armrest, provide additional comfort and a more commanding presence, making them ideal as statement pieces in living rooms, lounges, or reading nooks.
In interior design, these chairs are best used in spaces that celebrate the beauty of industrial materials like steel and leather. They complement open-plan layouts, where their airy structure can be fully appreciated, and they pair well with other iconic mid-century modern pieces.
Key Differences: MR10 vs. MR20
MR10 Chairs: Armless design, characterized by a continuous steel frame that supports the seat and back. Their simplicity allows them to fit seamlessly into various spaces, from dining rooms to offices.
MR20 Chairs: Include curved armrests, adding both aesthetic and functional value. These chairs provide more support and comfort, making them suitable for longer periods of sitting or as standalone accent pieces.
Mies van der Rohe: A Brief History
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, born in Germany in 1886, was a pioneering figure in modern architecture and design. He began his career in his family's stone-carving business, later studying architecture and working under the influential architect Peter Behrens. Mies was a leading member of the Bauhaus movement, which emphasized the integration of art, craft, and technology.
In 1938, Mies emigrated to the United States, where he became the head of the architecture school at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT). His work in America solidified his reputation as one of the most influential architects of the 20th century.
Architectural Legacy
Mies van der Rohe's architectural philosophy is encapsulated in his famous dictum, "Less is more." His buildings are renowned for their clarity of form, open spaces, and use of modern materials such as glass and steel. His approach sought to create structures that were both functional and aesthetically pleasing, stripping away unnecessary ornamentation to reveal the essence of the design.
Notable Works:
The Barcelona Pavilion (1929): A masterwork of modern architecture, showcasing Mies' minimalist approach with its flowing spaces and use of glass, marble, and steel.
The Farnsworth House (1951): An iconic example of his philosophy, this glass and steel structure is celebrated for its simplicity and seamless integration with the surrounding landscape.
The Seagram Building (1958): Located in New York City, this skyscraper is a landmark of the International Style, known for its clean lines, bronze facade, and innovative use of space.
This rare set of MR10...
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1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Chrome
Mies Van Der Rohe B42 Rattan Easy Chair by Tecta, circa 1960
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This MR10 chair designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927 is a true masterpiece of modern design. Manufactured by Tecta in Germany circa 1960, these chair are a testament to the e...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Steel
Pair of Mies van der Rohe Tubular Chrome Brno Chairs by Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Hanover, MA
Designed in 1930 for the Tugendhat house in Brno, Czechoslovakia, the Brno chair is in the Pantheon of modern design icons. The cantilevered frame is a single piece of tubular chrome...
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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Chrome
Classic Midcentury Brno Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Gordon International
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic set of 4 midcentury Brno chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Gordon International, beautiful polished chrome tubular steel, retain original orange wool fabric, minor blemishes an...
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1970s American Bauhaus Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Chrome
Cognac Barcelona Daybed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 2000s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brussels, BE
Cognac Barcelona Daybed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 2000s
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Early 2000s Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Metal
Original Knoll Intenational Barcelona chair Mies van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen, originalen Barcelona chair von Knoll International vermutlich aus den 1980er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der von Mies van der Rohe entworfene Sessel gilt a...
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Steel, Chrome
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
Italian Mid Century Barcelona Pouf by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll, 1970s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern white leather Barcelona pouf or footrest by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll, 1970s.
Pouf or footrest mod. Barcelona with polyurethane foam seat covered in whit...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Steel
Set of 10 Brno Flat Bar chairs by Knoll, design by Mies van der Rohe, 20th century
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Vicenza, VI
Brno Chair Flat Bar is a chair created by Mies Vas der Rohe, a German designer who changed the history of 20th century design. The object was desig...
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1960s American Other Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Steel
Bauhaus MR 10 Side Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Stendig, 1970s
By Stendig Co., Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Detroit, MI
This set of vintage Mies van der Rohe MR 10 cantilevered cane side chairs produced by Stendig are circa 1970. The MR chair was designed by modernist ar...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Bauhaus Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Steel, Chrome
Ten Mies Van Der Rohe Chrome Dining Chairs for Knoll Mohair Fabric
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Toledo, OH
Ten vintage Mies Van Der Rohe dining chairs circa 1982. Original grey mohair fabric. Flat bar chrome frames. 23" x 23" deep x 31" tall.
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1980s North American Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Chrome
6 Mies van der Rohe Cantilever MR10 Chairs in Chrome & Black Saddle Leather
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Gavina
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Set of 6 MR 10 cantilever chairs (256cs) by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. This set is made in high quality black vegetable tanned saddle leather by Gavina in Italy c.1980s. An absolute i...
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1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Metal, Steel, Chrome
1995 Pair of Mies van der Rohe Barcelona Lounge Chairs with Stainless Frames Red
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Barcelona Lounge Chairs, model 250LS, initially designed by Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich in 1929. These examples were produced by Knoll in the United States in 1995, and the listed price includes the pair. They feature solid, hand-polished stainless-steel frames (vs. the more commonly seen chrome-plated editions) and have cushions upholstered in Spinneybeck "Sabrina" calfskin leather in Nasturtium, a color that resembles a deep terracotta. The retail price of these chairs was over double the cost of a standard chrome Barcelona chair, rendering them to be very special indeed.
Each chair measures 30 inches long, 29.5 inches wide, and 30.25 inches high. Their seat height is 17 inches. Both the frames and the leather upholstery are in good condition, with some light cat scratches...
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1990s American Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Steel
Set of 4 ‘MR10’ Black Leather Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe, USA 1970s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Chicago, IL
The ‘MR10’ dining chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe are iconic pieces of modernist furniture design. Created in 1927, these chairs are part of Mies's exploration of tubular steel fu...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Chrome
Set of 10 Mid-Century Modern Knoll Brno Tubular Chairs Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 10 Brno chairs by Knoll international. All 10 are labeled and in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear, some minor soiling to fabric, very minor. Fabric is a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American International Style Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Steel, Chrome
Vintage circa 1985 Mies Van Der Rohe Barcelona Daybed with Zebra Rug
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
We collected this cult-favorite, vintage Mies Van Der Rohe daybed at auction. The stainless steel legs, walnut base, and black leather upholstery are all in excellent condition. See ...
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Leather, Zebra Hide
Brno Flat-Bar Chair Upholstered in Light Grey Velvet, Steel Frame
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
The definition of minimalism in a singular design, achieved by the great Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1929, the Brno flat-bar chair is just that. These are contemporary edition Mies ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Steel, Chrome
1987 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair in Black Leather
By Lilly Reich, Knoll, 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. This example was produced by Knoll in the United States in 1987. It features a solid, hand-polished stainless-steel frame (vs. the more commonly seen chrome-plated editions) and has cushions upholstered in black leather. The retail price of this chair was over double the cost of a standard chrome Barcelona chair...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Steel
4 x Bononia Leather Dining Chairs Mr Series Mies Van Der Rohe Italy 1970
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Set of 4 Leather Mr Serie Dining Chairs by Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe for Bononia, Italy 1960s
Rare set of 4 early edition MR serie dining chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Bonon...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Chrome
1980s Set of Six Mies van der Rohe MR10 and MR20 Steel and Leather Dining Chairs
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of six dining chairs, Mies van der Rohe’s classic MR10 and MR20. The MR Collection, designed in 1927, was the debut of van der Rohe’s earliest bent-steel designs. T...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Steel
BRNO flat-bar chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll International, 1970s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
The Brno Chair was designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1930 for the renowned Tugendhat House in Brno, Czech Republic. This cantilevered chair, created in collaboration with Lilly...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Steel
Authentic Mint Set of Four Midcentury Knoll Brno Chairs by Mies van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Special order red leather chairs upholstered by Knoll. Beautiful showing very little use.
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1990s North American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Tubular Brno Chairs x 2
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll chrome tubular Brno 245 chairs. Various colors, 1-green and 1-purple. Have acceptable fabric, Chrome is nice condition, some retain lab...
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1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Chrome
Set of Mid-Century Mies van der Rohe Dining Chairs by Thonet
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of four flat chrome Brno dining chairs feature the exquisite vintage cantilever design that so adeptly mixes comfort and style. Heavy chrome, unique style, and vintage fabri...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Chrome
1963 Gordon Bunshaft's Personal Mies van der Rohe Flat Bar Brno Chair
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll, Lilly Reich
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Brno Armchair, model MR50, initially designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich in 1929. This particular example was produced by Knoll in 1963. The design feature...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Chrome, Steel
S 533 Cantilever Leather Chair Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in New York, NY
RANGE S 533
Technology becomes furniture; a striking invention becomes an elegant interior design object. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe was the first to provide the ...
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2010s German Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Chrome
1960s Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll International Brown Leather Three Seat Sofa
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous Model No. 263 three-seater sofa, designed by Mies Van Der Rohe and produced by Knoll International. These pieces were produced in the late 1960's to ear...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Leather, Walnut
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International MR chair 256cs, Black Leather, 1980s.
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International MR chair 256cs, Black Leather, 1980’s.
The MR Collection represents some of the earliest steel furniture designs by Mies van der Rohe. The ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Mies Van Der Rohe Mr10 Dining Chair, As-Is, Missing Leather
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Vintage 1970s Mies Van Der Rohe Mr10 Dining Chair, As-Is, Missing Leather
Item # 205XPW14-5
A single example of the iconic MR10 dining chair designe...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Chrome
Vintage MR10/S533L Cantilever chair by Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Lilly Reich
Located in Tucson, AZ
This graceful, elegant, and beautifully proportioned "MR10" chair, developed from a 1924 design for a cantilevered chair by Mart Stam, was introduced by Mies van der Rohe at the 1927...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Chrome
Barcelona Daybed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, Burgundy Leather, 1990s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brussels, BE
Barcelona daybed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, Burgundy Leather, 1990s.
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1990s Italian Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Leather
2007 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Tubular Brno Dining Chairs in Patterned Fabric
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Brno Tubular-Steel Armchair, Model 245, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1930. The listed price includes one chair, and we have several chairs available for purc...
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Early 2000s American Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Steel
Single Brass Flat-Bar Brno Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage Brno chair designed by Mies van der Rohe. These chairs were a special order with bronze flat bar frames for a prominent law firm in Texas.
Reupholstery is recommended.
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Late 20th Century Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Brass
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
Mies van der Rohe Brno Chair 245 Tubular Steel, Knoll, Mahogany Leather, Italy
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brno Chair, Tubular, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe 1930
Designed by Mies van der Rohe for his renowned Tugendhat House in Brno, Czech Republic, the Brno Chair reflects the groundbreaking...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Stainless Steel
Brno Black Fabric Tubular Dining Chairs by Knoll, Set of 2
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Basildon, London
Originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1930 for his House in Brno, Czech Republic, the Brno chair remains a design icon.
Sleek and simple, these cantilever chairs are uphols...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Fabric
2019 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Brno Chair in Chromed Steel and Grey Leather
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Brno Chair, Model 255, originally designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1929. These particular examples were produced in the USA in 2019 by Knoll. This listing price is f...
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2010s American Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Steel
1980s Barcelona Foot Stool White Leather & Chrome style Mies Van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1980s Barcelona ottoman stool in white leather and chrome designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.
Unmarked
16.5H x 21.5 D x 23.5 W
Original preowned vintage unrestored condition.
Plea...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Chrome
Brno Flat-Bar Chairs in Velvet, Obsidian Matte by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
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
Set of 6 Brueton Brno Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Brueton
Located in Pasadena, TX
Set of 6 Brueton Industries Brno Tubular Chairs
Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Stainless steel tubular frames.
MFG label underneath.
Seat...
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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 Mid Century Sofa
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Mid Century Sofa
This sofa measures: 91 wide x 36 deep x 29 inches high, with a seat height of 15 and arm height of 24.75 inchesAll pieces of furniture c...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Upholstery, Wood
set 3 Chair Ludwig Mies van der Rohe "MR10" by Thonet
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet
Located in Firenze, FI
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe "MR10" by Thonet set 3 chair.
- Chromed tubular steel frame
- Original rattan or cane seat
- Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and produced by Thonet...
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1960s German Bauhaus Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Steel
Mies Van Der Rohe Foor Knoll Sofa
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Dallas, TX
A large four seater sofa designed by Mies van den Rohe for Knoll. A rare design made in limited production. This version with oak runners and newer leather upholstery.
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1970s Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Leather
Pair of Early Barcelona Chair by Mies Van Der Rohe by Stiegler 1950s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Aachen, NW
These rare Barcelona chairs were designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929 for the famous Barcelona pavillon and produced by Stiegler in the 1950s.
Stiegler was a small company who c...
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1950s German Bauhaus Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Stainless 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.
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- Who is Ludwig Mies van der Rohe?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Ludwig Mies van der Rohe was an architect and furniture designer who helped to define modernist design. He served as the director of the Bauhaus from 1930 to 1933 and moved to Chicago, Illinois, in 1938. He designed many well-known buildings, including the Seagram Building in New York and the apartment towers on Lake Shore Drive in Chicago, where he later lived. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Mies van der Rohe furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022No, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe was not famous for being a formalist. A formalist is a designer who adheres to strict rules of one particular style. Mies van der Rohe never attempted to work within the framework of one guiding architectural movement. Instead, he designed buildings and furniture to fit their purpose, always adhering to the principle of "less is more." Shop a range of Mies van der Rohe furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Ludwig Mies van der Rohe lived in the Lake Shore Drive apartment towers in Chicago. He moved to the city in 1938. Once there, Mies worked as an architect. He also served as the dean of the Illinois Institute of Technology. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Mies van der Rohe furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To pronounce Mies van der Rohe, say "meez van der roh." The architect and furniture designer Ludwig Mies van der Rohe went simply by the name Mies, but you will often see him referred to as "Mies van der Rohe" or as the full "Ludwig Mies van der Rohe." His birth name was Maria Ludwig Michael Mies. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Mies van der Rohe furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Mies van der Rohe was known for many things. Some people associate him with the Bauhaus School, which he led from 1930 to 1933. Others associate him with his most famous architectural designs, including the Seagram Building in New York. In addition, Mies van der Rohe was an influential furniture designer and the dean of the Illinois Institute of Technology. Find a collection of Mies van der Rohe furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022No, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe is not famous for Gothic architecture. The period of Gothic architecture ranges from the 12th to 16th centuries. Mies van der Rohe was active from the 1920s to the 1960s. Historians consider him a modernist designer and architect. You'll find a collection of Mies van der Rohe furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022No, Mies van der Rohe was not a landscape architect. Although he had no formal architectural training, he designed many buildings around the world from the 1920s through the 1960s. Some of his most well-known designs include the Seagram Building in New York City, the Chicago Federal Complex and Farnsworth House, located in the suburbs of Chicago. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Mies van der Rohe furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022No, Mies van der Rohe was not in De Stijl, an art movement active in the Netherlands from 1917 to 1931. However, the movement did influence his thinking about design and helped inspire his work as the director of the Bauhaus from 1930 to 1933. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Mies van der Rohe furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022No, Mies van der Rohe didn't win any major competitions. However, a well-known annual competition shares his name. The European Union awards the Mies van der Rohe Award for outstanding achievements in contemporary architecture every two years. Find a selection of Mies van der Rohe furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes. Although he didn't restrict himself to that particular architectural style, Mies van der Rohe is famous for the international style. His work and buildings created by his students and followers heavily influenced the movement. You can see hallmarks of the style in the simplicity of his work, as well as in his use of steel and plate glass construction materials. You'll find a range of Mies van der Rohe furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022There are numerous Mies van der Rohe buildings. The campus of the Illinois Institute of Technology is home to 20 of his designs, such as the Minerals and Metals Research Building and the Engineering Research Building. Other Mies van der Rohe buildings found in Chicago include the Promontory Apartments, the 860-880 Lake Shore Apartments, the Chicago Federal Center and the Esplanade Apartment Buildings. Shop a selection of Mies van der Rohe furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022No, Mies van der Rohe is not most famous for the industrial style. However, many of his later buildings did employ materials typical in the style, such as industrial-grade steel and plate glass. You'll find a selection of Mies van der Rohe furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Marcel Breuer designed tubular steel furniture with Mies van der Rohe. It was Breuer who came up with the idea for using the material as a base for chairs, tables and other furnishings after he became fascinated by the frame of his bicycle. You'll find a variety of vintage tubular steel furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022No, not everything that Mies van der Rohe produced is considered Bauhaus architecture. Generally, designs he created during the early 1930s, like the Villa Tugendhat in Brno, Czech Republic, fall under the category. Mies van der Rohe continued to design buildings for decades to come and experimented in a variety of styles. Shop a collection of Mies van der Rohe furniture on 1stDibs.