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Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Lounge Chairs

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

Midcentury Barcelona Chair in Special Order Stainless Steel

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

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

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

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Stainless Steel

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

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

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Antwerp, BE

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

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

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

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

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

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Ferndale, MI

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

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

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Chrome

Pair of Knoll Barcelona Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe
Pair of Knoll Barcelona Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe

Pair of Knoll Barcelona Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in San Mateo, CA

Pair of Barcelona chairs manufactured by Knoll. These have a polished stainless steel frame with tan or saddle colored leather. These were purchased in the 1970's. The chair frames s...

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1970s American International Style Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Lounge Chairs

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Stainless Steel

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

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

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Las Vegas, NV

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

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

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Chrome

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

Midcentury Knoll Barcelona Chair in Special Order Stainless Steel

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

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

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

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Stainless Steel

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

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

By Palazzetti, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in New York, NY

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

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Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

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

Pair of knoll Barcelona Chairs Stainless Steel with ottoman

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

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

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

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Stainless Steel

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

Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chair circa 1979

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Atlanta, GA

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

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

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Metal

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

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 Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Vintage Gerald R. Griffith Barcelona Chairs and Ottomans, Set of 4
Vintage Gerald R. Griffith Barcelona Chairs and Ottomans, Set of 4

Vintage Gerald R. Griffith Barcelona Chairs and Ottomans, Set of 4

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Gerald R. Griffith

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

A collector's pair. This stunning pair of Barcelona chairs with ottomans were made by Gerald R. Griffith under the close supervision of Mies van der Rohe. The Griffith chairs have ex...

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

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Stainless Steel

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

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

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Lilly Reich

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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

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1970s American Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Lounge Chairs

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Steel

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

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

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Ferndale, MI

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

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

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Chrome

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

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

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in amstelveen, NL

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

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

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Leather

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

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

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Detroit, MI

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

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

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Steel, Chrome

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

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

By 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 Lounge Chairs

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Metal

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

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

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Stendig Co.

Located in Buffalo, NY

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

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1970s American Bauhaus Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Lounge Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

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

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

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in New York, NY

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

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1970s Bauhaus Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

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

Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chair and Stool

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Dallas, TX

Mies van der Rohe's iconic Barcelona chair with stool. Stamped Knoll.

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

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Metal

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

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

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Wayne, NJ

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

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

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Leather

1960s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chair in Black Distressed Leather
1960s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chair in Black Distressed Leather

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 Lounge Chairs

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Steel

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

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

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Detroit, MI

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

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

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Steel, Chrome

Mies van der Rohe for Knoll MR Mid Century Black Leather Lounge Chairs - Pair
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll MR Mid Century Black Leather Lounge Chairs - Pair

Mies van der Rohe for Knoll MR Mid Century Black Leather Lounge Chairs - Pair

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Mies van der Rohe for Knoll MR Mid Century Black Leather Lounge Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 25 wide x 36 deep x 33 high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height/chair clearan...

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

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Metal

2010s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair in Leather and Steel
2010s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair in Leather and Steel

2010s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair in Leather and Steel

By Knoll, Lilly Reich, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are Barcelona Lounge Chairs, model 250L, initially designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the 2010s. These chairs are compri...

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2010s American Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Lounge Chairs

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Steel

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

MR Lounge Chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rhoe for Knoll

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Dallas, TX

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

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1970s American Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Krefeld Lounge Chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
Krefeld Lounge Chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll

Krefeld Lounge Chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Dallas, TX

From the Krefeld Lounge Collection, a pair of Krefeld Loung Chairs designed by Mies van der Rohe. The Krefeld Collection was designed in 1927 while planning the Esters and Lange resi...

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1990s American Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Lounge Chairs

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Leather

Pair of Vintage Barcelona Chairs by Mies van der Rohe
Pair of Vintage Barcelona Chairs by Mies van der Rohe

Pair of Vintage Barcelona Chairs by Mies van der Rohe

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of early Knoll Barcelona chairs designed by Mies van den Rohe. Stainless steel frames with patinated black leather.

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1960s Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Lounge Chairs

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Stainless Steel

2010s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair in Leather and Chrome
2010s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair in Leather and Chrome

2010s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair in Leather and Chrome

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Barcelona Lounge Chair, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929. This particular example was produced by Knoll in the 2010s. The chair is comprised of a chrome ste...

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2010s American Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Custom Knoll MR Lounge Chairs in Wool by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Pair
Custom Knoll MR Lounge Chairs in Wool by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Pair

Custom Knoll MR Lounge Chairs in Wool by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Pair

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Stamford, CT

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, the celebrated German architect and a pivotal figure in the Bauhaus movement, helped redefine 20th-century design through his exploration of form, material,...

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

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Chrome

Pair of Knoll Black Leather and Stainless Steel Barcelona Chairs, Signed
Pair of Knoll Black Leather and Stainless Steel Barcelona Chairs, Signed

Pair of Knoll Black Leather and Stainless Steel Barcelona Chairs, Signed

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Kansas City, MO

Pair / Two black leather and stainless steel Barcelona Chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and produced by Knoll. Each example is signed with the Knoll Studio markings. Very few signs of use...

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Early 2000s American Bauhaus Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Lounge Chairs

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Stainless Steel

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

MR Armless Lounge Chair by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Chicago, IL

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

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

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Chrome

1990 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair in Tan Leather
1990 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair in Tan Leather

1990 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair in Tan Leather

By Knoll, Lilly Reich, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Barcelona Lounge Chair, model 250LS, initially designed by Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich in 1929. This example was produced by Knoll in the United States in 1990. It features a solid, hand-polished stainless-steel frame (vs. the more commonly seen chrome-plated editions) and has cushions upholstered in a toffee brown or dark tan leather. The retail price of this chair was over double the cost of a standard chrome Barcelona chair...

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1990s American Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Lounge Chairs

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Steel

1970s Pair of Mies van der Rohe Tugendhat Armless Lounge Chairs in Camel Leather
1970s Pair of Mies van der Rohe Tugendhat Armless Lounge Chairs in Camel Leather

1970s Pair of Mies van der Rohe Tugendhat Armless Lounge Chairs in Camel Leather

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of Tugendhat Armless Lounge Chairs, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929. These particular examples were produced by Knoll International in the 1970s, and ...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Brown Leather Barcelona Lounge Chair & Ottoman By Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
Brown Leather Barcelona Lounge Chair & Ottoman By Mies van der Rohe for Knoll

Brown Leather Barcelona Lounge Chair & Ottoman By Mies van der Rohe for Knoll

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in New York, NY

Barcelona Lounge Chair and Ottoman, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929. This particular example was produced by Knoll in the USA and dates to the 1960s in its original ...

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

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Steel, Chrome

Vintage Barcelona Style Chairs after Mies Van der Rohe
Vintage Barcelona Style Chairs after Mies Van der Rohe

Vintage Barcelona Style Chairs after Mies Van der Rohe

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Inspired by the legendary Mies van der Rohe, these Vintage Barcelona Style Chairs are a celebration of modernist design and enduring elegance. With their sleek chrome frames and expe...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Lounge Chairs

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Metal

MR30/5 Tubular Steel Arm Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
MR30/5 Tubular Steel Arm Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll

MR30/5 Tubular Steel Arm Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE

Designer Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (03.1886 – 08.1969) Brand Knoll International Era 1920’s Material metal, chrome plating, black leather Size 57 cm x 89 cm x 72,5 cm I 40 cm Con...

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1920s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Lounge Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

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

Mies Van Der Rohe Calfskin Brno Chairs Set of 4

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Saint Louis, US

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

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

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Stainless Steel

1987 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair in Black Leather
1987 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair in Black Leather

1987 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair in Black Leather

By Knoll, Lilly Reich, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Barcelona Lounge Chair, model 250LS, initially designed by Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich in 1929. 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 Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Pair of MR Lounge Armchairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll
Pair of MR Lounge Armchairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll

Pair of MR Lounge Armchairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Dallas, TX

Fantastic pair of MR Lounge armchairs designed by Mies Van der Rohe for Knoll. With a canted back and cantilevered bounce, the MR Lounge Chair invites relaxation. Its channel-tufted ...

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Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Lounge Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

2006 Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Studio Red Leather MR EO7M Lounge Arm Chairs
2006 Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Studio Red Leather MR EO7M Lounge Arm Chairs

2006 Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Studio Red Leather MR EO7M Lounge Arm Chairs

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a (sold separately) Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Studio MR arm chair in gorgeous red leather upholstery. These examples came from the e...

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Early 2000s American Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Lounge Chairs

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Steel

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

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

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Miami, FL

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

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Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Pair of Early Barcelona Chair by Mies Van Der Rohe by Stiegler 1950s
Pair of Early Barcelona Chair by Mies Van Der Rohe by Stiegler 1950s

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 Lounge Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe White Leather Barcelona Chairs for Knoll - a Pair
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe White Leather Barcelona Chairs for Knoll - a Pair

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe White Leather Barcelona Chairs for Knoll - a Pair

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of authentic Barcelona lounge chairs in white leather and 304 polished stainless frames originally designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and manufactured by Knoll. This pair is ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Lounge Chairs

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Steel, Stainless Steel

2010s Pair of Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Krefeld Lounge Chairs in Brown Leather
2010s Pair of Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Krefeld Lounge Chairs in Brown Leather

2010s Pair of Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Krefeld Lounge Chairs in Brown Leather

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of Krefeld Lounge Chairs, Model 751, initially designed by Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich in 1927. These particular chairs were produced by Knoll in the USA in the ...

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2010s American Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Leather Barcelona Chairs
Leather Barcelona Chairs

Leather Barcelona Chairs

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of iconic mid-century modern low profile chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Simple design with timeless appeal. Two tufted leather cushions rest on a strong and heavy ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Customizable Gebruder T S 533 Cantilever Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Customizable Gebruder T S 533 Cantilever Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Customizable Gebruder T S 533 Cantilever Chair 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 Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

1960s Pair of Mies van der Rohe Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chairs w/ Stainless Steel
1960s Pair of Mies van der Rohe Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chairs w/ Stainless Steel

1960s Pair of Mies van der Rohe Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chairs w/ Stainless Steel

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 particular examples were produced by Knoll in the 1960s...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Gebruder S 533 All Seasons Cantilever Mesh Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Gebruder S 533 All Seasons Cantilever Mesh Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Gebruder S 533 All Seasons Cantilever Mesh Chair 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 Lounge Chairs

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Steel

2008 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Krefeld Gray Fabric Lounge Chair 2x Available
2008 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Krefeld Gray Fabric Lounge Chair 2x Available

2008 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Krefeld Gray Fabric Lounge Chair 2x Available

By Knoll, Lilly Reich, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

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 Lounge Chairs

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Steel

1976 Pair of Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chairs in Leather
1976 Pair of Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chairs in Leather

1976 Pair of Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chairs in Leather

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Lilly Reich

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 particular examples were produced by Knoll in 1976. The...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Pair Barcelona Chairs, Black Leather and Stainless Steel, Mies for Knoll, Signed
Pair Barcelona Chairs, Black Leather and Stainless Steel, Mies for Knoll, Signed

Pair Barcelona Chairs, Black Leather and Stainless Steel, Mies for Knoll, Signed

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Kansas City, MO

All original timeless classic pair of black leather and hand polished stainless steel Barcelona chairs. Designed by Mies van de Rohe in 1929, this pair was produced in the 1970s. Ver...

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1970s American Bauhaus Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Lounge Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Mid Century Cream Barcelona Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 1980s
Mid Century Cream Barcelona Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 1980s

Mid Century Cream Barcelona Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 1980s

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Detroit, MI

This pair of vintage mid century modern leather Barcelona lounge chairs designed by Mies van der Rohe were manufactured by Knoll circa 1980. This pair of chairs feature heavy, polish...

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

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Steel, Chrome

Mies Van der Rohe MR248 Lounge Chairs for Knoll International, 1985
Mies Van der Rohe MR248 Lounge Chairs for Knoll International, 1985

Mies Van der Rohe MR248 Lounge Chairs for Knoll International, 1985

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Really nice pair of 1980s Mies Van der Rohe MR Lounge Chairs for Knoll in a dark green leather. Good vintage condition, chairs show minimal wear throughout, consistent with well-mai...

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

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Steel

Customizable Gebruder S 533 Cantilever Armchair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Customizable Gebruder S 533 Cantilever Armchair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Customizable Gebruder S 533 Cantilever Armchair 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 Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

2010s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair with Ottoman / Stool
2010s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair with Ottoman / Stool

2010s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair with Ottoman / Stool

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll, Lilly Reich

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Barcelona Lounge Chair and Ottoman, originally designed by Lilly Reich and Mies van der Rohe in 1929. This particular example was produced by Knoll in the USA in the 2010s....

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2010s American Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Mr Adjustable Chaise, Knoll, 1980
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Mr Adjustable Chaise, Knoll, 1980

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Mr Adjustable Chaise, Knoll, 1980

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Chicago, IL

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe MR adjustable chaise, Knoll 1980. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe coral pink velvet cushions with leather strapping. Adjustable MR loun...

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

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Chrome

1960s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair in Sabrina & Stainless
1960s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair in Sabrina & Stainless

1960s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair in Sabrina & Stainless

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a fully restored Barcelona Lounge Chair, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929. This particular example was produced by Knoll in the USA and dates to the 1960s. Th...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe lounge chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of animal skin and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe lounge chairs, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 50 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 5 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original lounge chairs 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 lounge chairs by Vladimir Kagan, Directional, and Jens Risom. Prices for Ludwig Mies van der Rohe lounge chairs 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 $6,000.
Questions About Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Lounge Chairs
  • 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
    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
    Mies van der Rohe was known for many things. Some people associate him with the Bauhaus School, which he led from 1930 to 1933. Others associate him with his most famous architectural designs, including the Seagram Building in New York. In addition, Mies van der Rohe was an influential furniture designer and the dean of the Illinois Institute of Technology. Find a collection of Mies van der Rohe furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To pronounce Mies van der Rohe, say "meez van der roh." The architect and furniture designer Ludwig Mies van der Rohe went simply by the name Mies, but you will often see him referred to as "Mies van der Rohe" or as the full "Ludwig Mies van der Rohe." His birth name was Maria Ludwig Michael Mies. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Mies van der Rohe furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    No, Mies van der Rohe was not a landscape architect. Although he had no formal architectural training, he designed many buildings around the world from the 1920s through the 1960s. Some of his most well-known designs include the Seagram Building in New York City, the Chicago Federal Complex and Farnsworth House, located in the suburbs of Chicago. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Mies van der Rohe furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    No, Mies van der Rohe was not in De Stijl, an art movement active in the Netherlands from 1917 to 1931. However, the movement did influence his thinking about design and helped inspire his work as the director of the Bauhaus from 1930 to 1933. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Mies van der Rohe furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    No, Mies van der Rohe didn't win any major competitions. However, a well-known annual competition shares his name. The European Union awards the Mies van der Rohe Award for outstanding achievements in contemporary architecture every two years. Find a selection of Mies van der Rohe furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes. Although he didn't restrict himself to that particular architectural style, Mies van der Rohe is famous for the international style. His work and buildings created by his students and followers heavily influenced the movement. You can see hallmarks of the style in the simplicity of his work, as well as in his use of steel and plate glass construction materials. You'll find a range of Mies van der Rohe furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    No, Mies van der Rohe is not most famous for the industrial style. However, many of his later buildings did employ materials typical in the style, such as industrial-grade steel and plate glass. You'll find a selection of Mies van der Rohe furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    There are numerous Mies van der Rohe buildings. The campus of the Illinois Institute of Technology is home to 20 of his designs, such as the Minerals and Metals Research Building and the Engineering Research Building. Other Mies van der Rohe buildings found in Chicago include the Promontory Apartments, the 860-880 Lake Shore Apartments, the Chicago Federal Center and the Esplanade Apartment Buildings. Shop a selection of Mies van der Rohe furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Marcel Breuer designed tubular steel furniture with Mies van der Rohe. It was Breuer who came up with the idea for using the material as a base for chairs, tables and other furnishings after he became fascinated by the frame of his bicycle. You'll find a variety of vintage tubular steel furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    No, not everything that Mies van der Rohe produced is considered Bauhaus architecture. Generally, designs he created during the early 1930s, like the Villa Tugendhat in Brno, Czech Republic, fall under the category. Mies van der Rohe continued to design buildings for decades to come and experimented in a variety of styles. Shop a collection of Mies van der Rohe furniture on 1stDibs.