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Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Armchairs

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
Vintage Ivory Leather Copper Frame Tubular Knoll Brno Chair, Mies van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage Knoll Brno chair designed by Mies van der Rohe with tubular steel frame. This chair has been lovingly restored with a new ivory leather with a frame powder coated in a rust...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Armchairs

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Stainless Steel

Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brno Chair in Cato Upholstery 60 available
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Hudson, NY
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 oatmeal color. These chairs are fro...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Armchairs

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Steel

Set of 10 Knoll Brno Tubular Leather Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Pasadena, TX
Set of 10 Brno chairs made by Knoll with polished stainless steel tubular frames and original leather fabric. Originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1930, these examples were p...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Armchairs

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Stainless Steel

Set of Ten (10) Knoll Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Dining Chairs in Wool Blend
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A lovely and complete set of 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 Armchairs

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Steel, Chrome

Set 4 Mies van der Rohe Knoll Brno Flat Bar 255 Cantilever Dining Chairs White
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
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 Armchairs

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Steel, Chrome

Mies Van Der Rohe MR20 Chrome & Wicker Lounge Chairs, 1970s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Almelo, NL
Stunning original Mies Van der rohe M20 lounge chair made from wicker and chrome. The wicker is in a great vintage state. The chromed tubula...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Armchairs

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Chrome

2000s Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brno Chairs in Dark Blue Leather 12+ Available
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Flat Bar Brno Armchair, Model 255, initially designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1930. These examples were manufactured by Knoll in the 2000s, and the listed price includes on...
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Early 2000s American Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Armchairs

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Steel

1960s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Flat Bar Brno Chair in Leather & Bronze Finish
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 'Brno' Armchair, model MR50, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe & Lilly Reich in 1929. This particular piece was produced by Knoll in the 1960s. The design features a fla...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Armchairs

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Steel

1984 Set of Six Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Flat Bar Brno Arm Chairs in Grey
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of 6 Flat Bar Brno Chairs, Model 255, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1930. These particular examples were manufactured by Knoll in 1984, and the listed pri...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Armchairs

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Steel

Rattan MR Chair by Mies Van Der Rohe, Rare Elegant Tecta Variant
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Iconic Mid-Century Modern cantilever MR Chair by Mies Van Der Rohe in chromed bent tube steel and stunning original rattan weave. This beautiful example...
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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Armchairs

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

C. 2006 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Brno Dining Arm Chair Black 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. This example was manufactured in the United States by Knoll in 2006. It features bent chrome...
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Early 2000s American Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Armchairs

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Steel, Chrome

2019 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Brno Chair in Chromed Steel and Grey Leather
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
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 Armchairs

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Steel

2010s Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Dining Chairs in Brown Leather Model 245
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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2010s American Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Armchairs

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Steel

2007 Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Dining Chairs in Olive Green Fabric
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Brno Tubular Steel Armchair, Model 245A, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1930. The listed price includes one chair, and we currently have four chairs in this fa...
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Early 2000s American Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Armchairs

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Steel

1960s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Flat Bar Brno Chair in Leather & Bronze Finish
By Knoll, Lilly Reich, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a ‘Brno’ Armchair, model MR50, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe & Lily Reich in 1929. This particular piece was produced by Knoll in the 1960s. The design features a ...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Armchairs

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Steel

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 Armchairs

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Steel

2006 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Tubular Brno Chair in Leather w/ Thin Pad
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Brno dining chair, model 245A, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929. This particular example was produced in 2006 by Knoll. The listed price includes one chair,...
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Early 2000s American Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Armchairs

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Steel

Mies Van Der Rohe MR 534 / MR 20 Armchair, Early Edition
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in London, GB
An early version of the MR 534 / MR 20 chair designed by Mies Van Der Rohe in the 1920's. We believe this particular version dates between the 1930 - 195...
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1940s Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Armchairs

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Metal

1990s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Tubular Brno Chair w/ Thin Pad in Leather
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Brno Tubular Steel Armchair, Model 245A, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1930. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in Italy in the 1990s. The liste...
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1990s Italian Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Armchairs

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Steel

1960s Set of 4 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Brno Stainless Flat Bar Dining Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Lilly Reich, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Brno chairs, model MR50, originally designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe & Lily Reich in 1929. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the 1960s. Th...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Armchairs

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Stainless Steel

1970 Set of Four Knoll Flat Bar Brno Dining Arm Chairs by Mies van der Rohe
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Flat Bar Brno Chairs, Model 255, initially designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1930. These particular examples were manufactured by Knoll in 1970, and the listed p...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Armchairs

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Steel

1960s Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll MR 20 Dining Chair w/ Arms in Hair on Hide
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a vintage MR20 Armchair, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1927. We believe that it was likely produced by Knoll or Thonet in the 1960s. The chair was part of the c...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Armchairs

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Steel, Metal

1960s Mies van der Rohe Flat Bar Brno Chair in Polished Stainless w/ Leather
By Knoll, Lilly Reich, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Brno Armchairs, model MR50, initially designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lily Reich in 1929. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the 1960s. The listed...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Armchairs

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Steel

Pair of Tubular Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Brno Armchairs by Gordon International
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair of Brno armchairs boasts the iconic tubular design of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, crafted by Gordon International. Built with precision and quality, these armchairs offer a s...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Armchairs

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Chrome

20th Century Ludwig Mies Van Der Roher Pair of Seating mod. MR90 Barcelona
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Turin, Turin
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 Armchairs

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Steel

Pair Armchairs "Barcelona" by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, USA 1929.
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Lot/Drogenbos, BE
Paire of Emblematic Arm Chairs Model "Barcelona" of 20th century designed by Ludwing Mies van der Rohe for Knoll 1980's. Exeptionnal burgundy color leather Made of shiny chrome-plat...
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Late 20th Century American Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Armchairs

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Metal, Chrome

Set of Brno Chairs by Mies van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Austin, TX
Set of four Brno chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll. This set has the classic chrome structure with the original flat bar design. The uphols...
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1970s French Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Armchairs

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Chrome

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 Armchairs

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Stainless Steel

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 Armchairs

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Stainless Steel

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe 'Barcelona' chair for Knoll made in USA 1965
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Paris, FR
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 Armchairs

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Steel

Vintage Pair of Knoll Brno Flat Bar Chairs by Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Knoll Brno Flat Bar Chairs, Cantilever Design, Newly Chrome Plated and Reupholstered in a Sage Color Mohair, Padded Armrest
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Armchairs

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Cut Steel, Chrome

Vintage Set of Mies Van Der Rohe MR20 Cane Armchairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Beautiful set of (4) Mies Van Der Rohe MR20 armchairs. A wonderful and iconic set of chairs originally designed by Van Der Rohe in 192...
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Mid-20th Century American Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Armchairs

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Steel

6 Tubular Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Brno Armchairs by Gordon International, 1979
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Miami, FL
Set of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe attributed Brno armchairs or dining room chairs in original coral red fabric upholstery. Solid chrome tubular frames with cantilever swing, very comf...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Armchairs

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Chrome

Pair of Off-White Leather Barcelona Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Off-White Leather Barcelona Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Table sold individually
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Armchairs

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Metal

Superb Brno Armchairs for Knoll in Stainless Steel Not Chrome
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
beautiful set. These are special order non-magnetic stainless steel frames with a different sheen and slightly different color then the chrome frames. Hand-polished stainless steel ...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Armchairs

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Chrome

Pair of Mies van der Rohe Tubular Chrome Brno Chairs by Knoll
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Hanover, MA
Designed in 1930 for the Tugendhat house in Brno, Czechoslovakia, the Brno chair is in the Pantheon of modern design icons. The cantilevered frame is a single piece of tubular chrome...
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1960s Italian Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Armchairs

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PVC

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 Armchairs

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Wicker, Rattan

Set of 4 Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brno Chairs in Cato Upholstery 60 available
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Hudson, NY
Set of 4 Knoll Brno chairs designed by Mies Van der Rohe. These chairs are upholstered in Knoll's Cato upholstery. Color is 'natural'- which reads as a pale oatmeal color. These chai...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Armchairs

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Steel

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 Armchairs

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Steel

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
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1980s American Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Armchairs

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Chrome

C. 1960s Mies van der Rohe Brno High Back Chair in Gold over Bronze Frame
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a rare Brno chair designed by Mies van der Rohe, produced circa 1960’s, with custom high back and also gold plated over actual bronze flat bar which is very unusual. Gratz In...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Armchairs

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Bronze

Set of Eight, Ten or 12 Mies Van Der Rohe Tubular Brno Chairs by Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Highland, IN
These tubular Brno chairs by Mies van deer Rohe have stainless steel frames and are upholstered in Eames small dot fabric, giving a lighter, playful touch to an otherwise sober refin...
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1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Armchairs

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Stainless Steel

Midcentury Knoll Mies Van Der Rohe Brno Stainless Steel Flat Bar Chairs-Pair
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Pasadena, TX
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. He ...
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Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Armchairs

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Stainless Steel

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 Armchairs

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Chrome

Mies Van Der Rohe Brno Armchairs in Leather and Chrome
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Almelo, NL
Mies van der Rohe Brno Armchairs in Leather and Chrome. This set of four Mies van der Rohe Brno armchairs, model 255, in polished chrome-plated flat bar steel with original leathe...
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Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Armchairs

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Steel, Chrome

Six Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Brno Tubular Chairs/Desk Chairs for Knoll, c1970
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Renens, CH
Set of six tubular Brno chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe, published by Knoll circa 1970. Materials: Skai and Chrome The chrome is in perfect condition, the seat can be rewoven on request...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Armchairs

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Chrome

Midcentury Bauhaus Mr 20 Armchair by Mies Van Der Rohe for Stendig
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Stendig Co.
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 Armchairs

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Chrome, Steel

Bauhaus MR 20 Cantilever Arm Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Stendig
By Stendig Co., Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Detroit, MI
This pair of vintage Mies van der Rohe MR 20 cantilevered cane arm chairs made by Stendig are circa 1970. The MR chair was designed by modernist archit...
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1970s Bauhaus Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Armchairs

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Steel, Chrome

Krefeld Lounge Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stamped midcentury armchair by Knoll. Designed in 1927, the Krefeld chair features the pure composition featured in all of of Mies van der Rohe’s work. T...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Armchairs

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Fabric

Mies Van Der Rohe Thin Brno Chairs by Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Highland, IN
We think this version of Mies' Brno chair with it's thin seat and back is the most elegant and comes closest to his minimalist ideal. Upholstered in black leather, this pair is in go...
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1920s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Armchairs

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Stainless Steel

Armchair Barcelona by Mies Van Der Rohe, circa 2010
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Mies Van Der Rohe Barcelona Barcelona Armchair and its ottoman, 2010 Publisher KNOLL Black leather and chromed steel Dimensions: Armchair: W 75cm x D 77cm x H 77cm - Seat H 4...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Bauhaus Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Armchairs

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Leather

Mies van der Rohe for Knoll set of Four Bruno Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Mies van der Rohe for Knl set of Four Bruno chairs with arm pads, Original Gray leather with stainless steel frames. * Seat Height (in): 17.5 * ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Armchairs

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Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Tubular Brno Chairs x 2
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll chrome tubular Brno 245 chairs. Various colors, 1-green and 1-purple. Have acceptable fabric, Chrome is nice condition, some retain lab...
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1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Armchairs

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Chrome

Black Leather Mies van der Rohe Brno Chair
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Den Haag, NL
Classic design. Flat bar frame, comes with black leather upholstery. 1980s good condition Design Ludwig Mies van Rohe.  
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1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Armchairs

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Leather

Pair of Burgundy Leather Barcelona Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll, 1990s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Burgundy Leather Barcelona chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll, 1990s
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1990s Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Armchairs

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Leather

Pair of Cognac Leather Barcelona Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll, 1960s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Cognac Leather Barcelona chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll, 1960s.
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1960s German Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Armchairs

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Leather

Set of 6 MR10 Chairs by Mies van der Rohe, Knoll International, Black Leather
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 6 MR10 Chairs by Mies van der Rohe, Knoll International, Black Leather.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Armchairs

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Metal

Iconic Mies van der Rohe BRNO Flat Bar Chair in Black Leather, 1990s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic BRNO chair, model 255 by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll. The frame is polished chrome-plated flat bar steel. The seat, back, and arm pads are upholstered in black leather....
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Armchairs

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

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

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe armchairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe armchairs, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original armchairs 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 armchairs by Karl Springer, Baker Furniture Company, and Dunbar. Prices for Ludwig Mies van der Rohe armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $490 and can go as high as $17,753, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,600.
Questions About Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Armchairs
  • 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
    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
    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
    No, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe is not famous for Gothic architecture. The period of Gothic architecture ranges from the 12th to 16th centuries. Mies van der Rohe was active from the 1920s to the 1960s. Historians consider him a modernist designer and architect. You'll find a collection of Mies van der Rohe furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    No, Mies van der Rohe didn't win any major competitions. However, a well-known annual competition shares his name. The European Union awards the Mies van der Rohe Award for outstanding achievements in contemporary architecture every two years. Find a selection of Mies van der Rohe furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    No, Mies van der Rohe was not a landscape architect. Although he had no formal architectural training, he designed many buildings around the world from the 1920s through the 1960s. Some of his most well-known designs include the Seagram Building in New York City, the Chicago Federal Complex and Farnsworth House, located in the suburbs of Chicago. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Mies van der Rohe furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    No, Mies van der Rohe was not in De Stijl, an art movement active in the Netherlands from 1917 to 1931. However, the movement did influence his thinking about design and helped inspire his work as the director of the Bauhaus from 1930 to 1933. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Mies van der Rohe furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    There are numerous Mies van der Rohe buildings. The campus of the Illinois Institute of Technology is home to 20 of his designs, such as the Minerals and Metals Research Building and the Engineering Research Building. Other Mies van der Rohe buildings found in Chicago include the Promontory Apartments, the 860-880 Lake Shore Apartments, the Chicago Federal Center and the Esplanade Apartment Buildings. Shop a selection of Mies van der Rohe furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    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
    Yes. Although he didn't restrict himself to that particular architectural style, Mies van der Rohe is famous for the international style. His work and buildings created by his students and followers heavily influenced the movement. You can see hallmarks of the style in the simplicity of his work, as well as in his use of steel and plate glass construction materials. You'll find a range of Mies van der Rohe furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Marcel Breuer designed tubular steel furniture with Mies van der Rohe. It was Breuer who came up with the idea for using the material as a base for chairs, tables and other furnishings after he became fascinated by the frame of his bicycle. You'll find a variety of vintage tubular steel furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    No, not everything that Mies van der Rohe produced is considered Bauhaus architecture. Generally, designs he created during the early 1930s, like the Villa Tugendhat in Brno, Czech Republic, fall under the category. Mies van der Rohe continued to design buildings for decades to come and experimented in a variety of styles. Shop a collection of Mies van der Rohe furniture on 1stDibs.

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