Mies & van Gessel Furniture

Creator: Mies & van Gessel

Mies & van Gessel, table lamp mod. Ara for Quasar, 1990

$3,267

Mies & van Gessel, table lamp mod. Ara for Quasar, 1990

By Mies & van Gessel, Quasar Khanh

Located in Saarbrücken, SL

Sculptural table lamp by Ullrich Mies and Annette van Gessel in solid polished cast aluminium. Annette von Gessel and Ullrich Mies designed an impressive sculptural table lamp, remi...

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1990s Dutch Post-Modern Mies & van Gessel Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Oscar Torlasco for Lumi Mod.553 Table Lamp, Italy 1950s

$2,662

H 20.48 in W 5.91 in D 11.82 in

Oscar Torlasco for Lumi Mod.553 Table Lamp, Italy 1950s

By Oscar Torlasco, Lumi

Located in Naples, IT

Oscar Torlasco mod. 553 table lamp. Large version. Manufactured by Lumi, Milan, Italy, late 1950s Painted brass and aluminium. Glass optical lens.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mies & van Gessel Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Table Lamp Quasar Model by Gianfranco Fini for Edition New Lamp, Italy

$3,992

H 19.69 in Dm 19.69 in

Table Lamp Quasar Model by Gianfranco Fini for Edition New Lamp, Italy

By Gianfranco Fini, New Lamp

Located in Milan, Italy

Quasar lamp designed by Gianfranco Fini in 1969. The structure is in opalescent plexiglas. New Lamp Edition. Bibliography F. Ferrari, N. Ferrari, "Luce: l...

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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Mies & van Gessel Furniture

Materials

Plexiglass

Angelo Lelii ‘mod. 12398’ table lamp for Arredoluce, ca. 1952

$5,142

H 9.06 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in

Angelo Lelii ‘mod. 12398’ table lamp for Arredoluce, ca. 1952

By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii

Located in Sittard, LI

An elegant and thoughtfully engineered table lamp designed by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce in the 1950s, model no. 12398. This sculptural piece is a refined example of Italian mid-cen...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mies & van Gessel Furniture

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Ara Table Lamp by Philippe Starck Design for Flos 1988

$919Sale Price|49% Off

H 22.45 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in

Ara Table Lamp by Philippe Starck Design for Flos 1988

By Philippe Starck

Located in Oirlo, LI

The Ara lamp was designed by Philippe Starck in 1988 and bears the name of his daughter. The lamp was made by Flos in Italy. The on and off switch is integrat...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mies & van Gessel Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Ara Table Lamp by Philippe Starck for Flos, 1988, Italy

$2,541

H 20.48 in W 10.63 in D 7.09 in

Ara Table Lamp by Philippe Starck for Flos, 1988, Italy

By Philippe Starck, Flos

Located in Hagenbach, DE

The Ara table lamp was designed by Philippe Starck for Flos in 1988 and is a striking example of postmodern lighting design. With its sleek, minimalist silhouette and polished chrome...

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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mies & van Gessel Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Kinetic table lamp mod. "Caleidoscopio" by Giorgio Longoni for Stilnovo

$10,527

H 12.01 in W 11.42 in D 11.42 in

Kinetic table lamp mod. "Caleidoscopio" by Giorgio Longoni for Stilnovo

By Giorgio Longoni, Stilnovo

Located in Rotterdam, ZH

Kinetic table lamp model "Caleidoscopio" by Giorgio Longoni for Stilnovo, Italy, 1968. An exquisite sculptural design composed of three cubes—two co...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mies & van Gessel Furniture

Materials

Opaline Glass, Plexiglass

Rare Gino Sarfatti Table Lamp Mod n. 598 for ArteLuce

$23,233Sale Price|20% Off

H 16.54 in Dm 14.97 in

Rare Gino Sarfatti Table Lamp Mod n. 598 for ArteLuce

By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce

Located in Milano, IT

Enter the world of rare and exquisite design with a true masterpiece from the 1950s – the Gino Sarfatti model 598 table lamp for ArteLuce. This is not just a lamp; it's a work of art...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mies & van Gessel Furniture

Materials

Brass, Iron

Barovier & Toso Table Lamp Mod. 6605, Italy 1993

$3,067

H 20.08 in Dm 18.12 in

Barovier & Toso Table Lamp Mod. 6605, Italy 1993

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Hellouw, NL

Barovier & Toso, established in Murano, Italy, is one of the world’s most distinguished glassmaking companies with centuries of heritage in creating refined lighting and decorative g...

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1990s Italian Post-Modern Mies & van Gessel Furniture

Materials

Glass

Dutch table lamp 'eyeball' for Massive - 1990s

$302

H 13 in W 7.09 in D 6.7 in

Dutch table lamp 'eyeball' for Massive - 1990s

By Massive Lighting

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Dutch table lamp 'eyeball' for Massive - 1990s Desk lamp - vintage lighting Dutch table lamps called 'eyebell' for Massive. The bulb is adjustable and rotating Measures : 18cmx17cm ...

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20th Century Dutch Space Age Mies & van Gessel Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Table lamp mod. Aggregato dis. by Enzo Mari for G. Fassina for Artemide

$1,355Sale Price|20% Off

H 24.41 in Dm 14.97 in

Table lamp mod. Aggregato dis. by Enzo Mari for G. Fassina for Artemide

By Enzo Mari, Artemide

Located in Milano, IT

Aggregate Lamp - 1976 - Enzo Mari and Giancarlo Fassina for Artemide

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Mies & van Gessel Furniture

Materials

Metal

Philippe Starck Design "Ara" Table Lamp for Flos - 1988

$1,512

H 22.45 in W 9.85 in D 7.09 in

Philippe Starck Design "Ara" Table Lamp for Flos - 1988

By Philippe Starck, Flos

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Desk lamp - Design - Philippe Starck - Vintage The Ara lamp was designed by Philippe Starck in 1988 and bears the name of his daughter. The lamp was made by F...

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1980s Vintage Mies & van Gessel Furniture

Materials

Chrome

A Sculptural Pivotable "Toscana" Bronze Table Lamp By Quasar

$3,123

H 18.12 in W 10.63 in D 9.06 in

A Sculptural Pivotable "Toscana" Bronze Table Lamp By Quasar

Located in London, GB

A large and substantial Bronze Toscana table lamp by Quasar of the Netherlands. Sculptural in form with two rotating plates that pivot around each other due to an interior mechanism ...

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2010s Dutch Modern Mies & van Gessel Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Previously Available Items

"Ara" Table Lamp by Mies & van Gessel for Quasar, The Netherlands 1990s

Sold

H 28.75 in W 10.04 in D 4.73 in

"Ara" Table Lamp by Mies & van Gessel for Quasar, The Netherlands 1990s

By Mies & van Gessel

Located in Utrecht, NL

This heavy cast table lamp, designed by Annette van Gessel and Von Ullrich Mies, is a striking piece of late 20th century design. Utilitarian by design, the medium is forged with a s...

Category

1990s Dutch Modern Mies & van Gessel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mies & Van Gessel furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Mies & van Gessel furniture 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 Mies & van Gessel furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Mies & van Gessel were created in the modern style in netherlands during the 1990s. Prices for Mies & van Gessel furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $5,500 and can go as high as $5,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,500.

Questions About Mies & van Gessel Furniture

Who is Ludwig Mies van der Rohe?
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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.
What is Mies van der Rohe known for?
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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.
How do I pronounce Mies van der Rohe?
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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.
Was Mies van der Rohe a landscape architect?
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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.
Is Mies van der Rohe in De Stijl?
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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.
Did Mies van der Rohe win a competition?
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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.
Where did Ludwig Mies van der Rohe live in Chicago?
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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.
Is Mies van der Rohe famous for international style?
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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.
Is Ludwig Mies van der Rohe famous for being a formalist?
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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.
Is Mies van der Rohe famous for the industrial style?
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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.
How many Mies van der Rohe buildings are in Chicago?
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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.
Is Ludwig Mies van der Rohe famous for Gothic architecture?
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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.
Who designed tubular steel furniture with Mies van der Rohe?
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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.
Is everything Mies van der Rohe produced considered Bauhaus architecture?
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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.