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 Eight Chrome Brno Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Thonet
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet
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...
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1990s American Bauhaus 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 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
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
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 Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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PVC
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
Brno Flat-Bar Chairs in Dove Velvet, Lunar Gloss 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
Mies van der Rohe Krefeld Leather Club Chair for Knoll International
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe gray/stone leather Krefeld club chair for Knoll International, circa 1990s.
While planning the Esters and Lange residences in Krefeld, Germany, modernist architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe conceived a restrained, emblematic lounge chair, ottoman and companion table...
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1990s Italian Bauhaus Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Leather, Wood
Rare 1960s Gerald R.Griffith Barcelona Chairs, Mies van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Gerald R. Griffith
Located in Buffalo, NY
A collector's pair! These stunning pair of Barcelona chairs were made by Gerald R. Griffith under the close supervision of Mies van der Rohe, Pre-Knoll,, The Griffith chairs have ext...
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1960s American Bauhaus Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Chrome
Brno Flat-Bar Chairs Velvet, Obsidian Gloss by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll, 6
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
Brno Flat-Bar Chairs in Velvet, Lunar Gloss by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 6
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
Brno Flat-Bar Chairs Velvet, Obsidian Gloss by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 10
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
"Barcelona" Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll 1970s Black Leather Lounge Chair
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brescia, IT
Black leather in perfect condiction
Upholstery in excellent condiction
Chrome in excellent condiction
"Knoll International" sticker label.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Metal
Brno Flat-Bar Chairs in Velvet, Obsidian Matte 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
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
Brno Flat-Bar Chairs in Velvet, Lunar Gloss by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 10
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
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...
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1970s Bauhaus Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Chrome
Mies van der Rohe MR10 Sling Lounge Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Beirut, LB
A pair of vintage Mies van der Rohe cantilever lounges, model MR 10 produced by Knoll International
The chair features Black belting leat...
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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Steel
Rare Barcelona Ottomans by Mies van der Rohe for G.R. Griffith, Original Label
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Gerald R. Griffith
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Barcelona ottomans by Gerald R. Griffith for Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, 1960s. By Gerald Griffith for Mies van der Rohe, produced for a short period of time by this Chicago metal...
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1960s American Bauhaus Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Stainless Steel
Mies van der Rohe Three-Seat Sofa
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Mies Knoll Production three-seat sofa, reupholstered with Spinneybeck leather aniline dyed hides, tufted seats backs with down and foam filled inside.
Rosewood plinth...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Leather, Rosewood
Brno Tubular Chairs in Navy Velvet Polished Brass by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Wilton, CT
The definition of minimalism in a singular design, achieved by the great Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1929; the Brno Flat-Bar Chair is just that. We have edited these contemporary iteration authentic originals in a way that’s never been done before.
We have been restoring Brno Tubular Chairs...
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1960s American Bauhaus Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Brass, Steel
Midcentury Mint Brno Chair in Leather by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
One midcentury Brno chair in gray leather on a polished chromed steel frame. Produced by Knoll. Has never been used and in excellent condition. This is the Thin-seat version, modeled...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Chrome
Set of 4 Black Leather and Chrome "Brno" Armchairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set of 4 black leather and chrome "Brno" armchairs. Nice original condition, unknown maker, possibly Italian, quality construction,.
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20th Century Unknown Bauhaus Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Chrome
Pair Black and Chrome Brno Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Thonet
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
Classic Bauhaus design pair of Brno chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Thonet. The chairs feature polished chrome-plated tubular steel cantilevered frames, seats upholstered in a black ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Chrome
Sofa Designed by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare sofa designed by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll. Reupholstered in Maharam wool with down filled cushions.
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1960s Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Fabric
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
Chaise Longue Model 242 by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International, 1980's
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
The adjustable Model 242 MR Chaise Lounge was designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927.
This particular example was produced in 1980 by Knoll International in the USA.
The chaise features a high quality white leather channel-upholstered cushion that rests atop a tubular steel frame.
The cushion is attached to the frame with leather strips which wrap around the belting support straps and are secured with snap buttons.
The seamless stainless steel tubular frame is bright and has no damage. The white leather has developed a nice patina. Overall, this chaise is in good condition with light wear. Please see photos.
This Chaise Longue was designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1927 as part of his contribution to the Weissenhof exhibit in Stuttgart, Germany.
The MR Collection represents some of his earliest steel furniture designs. Made of tubular chromed steel and leather, this iconic piece was edited by Knoll International in the 70s.
As a company that produced many of the most famous and iconic furniture designs of the 20th century, Knoll was a chief influence in the rise of modern design in the United States.
Their work would help change the face of the American home and office. The Bauhaus Master Marcel Breuer influenced Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's use of tubular steel. This was apparent in his design of the MR Adjustable...
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Steel, Chrome
Set 8 Mies van der Rohe Knoll Brno Flat Bar 255 Cantilever Dining Chairs White
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Celebrated for its lean profile and clean lines, the Brno chair was designed by Mies van der Rohe in the 1930s, and is an icon of 20th-century design. This is a rare opportunity to a...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Steel, Chrome
Mies Van der Rohe Mid Century Modern Black Leather MR Lounge Chair
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Mies van der Rohe MR lounge chair. A gorgeous lounge chair with a sophisticated, elegant cantilever design with tubular chrome steel, and padded black leather seats. This chair was o...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Chrome
Pair of Mies van Der Rohe Barcelona Ottomans for Knoll International
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Mies van Der Rohe Barcelona Ottomans for Knoll International, Original Oxblood Leather, and straps with a stainless steel frame.
Featuring precise tufting, individual panels ...
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1950s Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Stainless Steel
Mies Van Der Rohe Set of 6 Chrome and Ultra Suede BRNO Chairs Mid Century Modern
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This set of six BRNO chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe epitomizes the sleek, minimalist aesthetic of mid-century modern design. Each chair features a lustrous chrome frame that creates an ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Ultrasuede
Set of 8 - Knoll BRNO Leather Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in New York, NY
Presenting a set of 8 Knoll BRNO tubular chairs in camel leather. Likely from the late 90s based on the label.
Current retail price would be over ...
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1990s American Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Leather
Pair of Mies Van der Rohe Mid Century Modern Black Leather MR Lounge Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of Mies van der Rohe MR lounge chairs. A gorgeous pair of lounge chairs with a sophisticated, elegant cantilever design with tubular chrome steel, and padded black leather sea...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Leather
Set of 6 Model S533 Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Thonet, 1970s, Set of 6
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage cantilever dining chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and produced by Thonet.
Beautiful elegant Bauhaus design dating from the 1920s with a chromed metal tubular fr...
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1970s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Chrome
Pair of Knoll White Leather Mies van der Rohe Barcelona Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Dronten, NL
This pair of gorgeous white leather 'Barcelona' lounge chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Studios is double-signed on each piece, with Knoll on the bottom of the seat cushi...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Chrome
Knoll by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe & Lilly Reich Black Leather Barcelona Armchair
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll, Lilly Reich
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe and Lilly Reich in 1925 and introduced at the Internal Exposition hosted in Barcelona in 1929, the Barcelona chair has since become on...
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1920s Italian Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Leather
Knoll by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe & Lilly Reich Black Leather Barcelona Armchair
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll, Lilly Reich
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe and Lilly Reich in 1925 and introduced at the Internal Exposition hosted in Barcelona in 1929, the Barcelona chair has since become on...
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1920s Italian Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Leather
Mies van der Rohe Leather Lounge Chairs for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined "Krefeld" Model Leather Lounge Chairs, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, American, circa 2009. These are the authorized re-edition of the 1927 design. Const...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Stainless Steel Flat Bar Brno Chairs with Cadet Blue Leather Upholstery
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Kensington, MD
Designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1930 for his renowned Tugendhat House in Brno, Czech Republic, the Brno Chair reflects the groundbreaking simplicity of its original environment. The...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Upholstery
Mies Van Der Rohe Chic Pair of Brno Arm Chairs in Ostrich Leather, 1990s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Pair of BRNO arm chairs, model 255, in polished chrome-plated flat bar steel with new white ostrich leather seats by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, American 1990s. These have be...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Steel, Chrome
Bauhaus Ludwig Mies van der Rohe MR20 Lounge Chairs in Wicker and Chrome
By Stendig Co., Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in London, GB
Designer: Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886-1969)
Maker: Stending 1970s
Country: Germany/Denmark
A set of four MR20 cantilevered chrome and wicker work seat chairs. This chair is a...
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1950s German Bauhaus Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Chrome
MR Chaise by Mies Van der Rohe for Knoll Studio
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Hanover, MA
BG Galleries HOLIDAY SALE until 15 December 2023
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s MR Chaise Lounge was designed in 1927 as part of his co...
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1920s American Bauhaus Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Steel, Chrome
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, 2022Ludwig Mies van der Rohe lived in the Lake Shore Drive apartment towers in Chicago. He moved to the city in 1938. Once there, Mies worked as an architect. He also served as the dean of the Illinois Institute of Technology. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Mies van der Rohe furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022No, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe was not famous for being a formalist. A formalist is a designer who adheres to strict rules of one particular style. Mies van der Rohe never attempted to work within the framework of one guiding architectural movement. Instead, he designed buildings and furniture to fit their purpose, always adhering to the principle of "less is more." Shop a range of Mies van der Rohe furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 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, 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, Mies van der Rohe was not in De Stijl, an art movement active in the Netherlands from 1917 to 1931. However, the movement did influence his thinking about design and helped inspire his work as the director of the Bauhaus from 1930 to 1933. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Mies van der Rohe furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022No, Mies van der Rohe was not a landscape architect. Although he had no formal architectural training, he designed many buildings around the world from the 1920s through the 1960s. Some of his most well-known designs include the Seagram Building in New York City, the Chicago Federal Complex and Farnsworth House, located in the suburbs of Chicago. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Mies van der Rohe furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022No, Mies van der Rohe didn't win any major competitions. However, a well-known annual competition shares his name. The European Union awards the Mies van der Rohe Award for outstanding achievements in contemporary architecture every two years. Find a selection of Mies van der Rohe furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes. Although he didn't restrict himself to that particular architectural style, Mies van der Rohe is famous for the international style. His work and buildings created by his students and followers heavily influenced the movement. You can see hallmarks of the style in the simplicity of his work, as well as in his use of steel and plate glass construction materials. You'll find a range of Mies van der Rohe furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022There are numerous Mies van der Rohe buildings. The campus of the Illinois Institute of Technology is home to 20 of his designs, such as the Minerals and Metals Research Building and the Engineering Research Building. Other Mies van der Rohe buildings found in Chicago include the Promontory Apartments, the 860-880 Lake Shore Apartments, the Chicago Federal Center and the Esplanade Apartment Buildings. Shop a selection of Mies van der Rohe furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022No, Mies van der Rohe is not most famous for the industrial style. However, many of his later buildings did employ materials typical in the style, such as industrial-grade steel and plate glass. You'll find a selection of Mies van der Rohe furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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.