Who is Ludwig Mies van der Rohe?

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?

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?

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.

Did Mies van der Rohe win a competition?

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.

Is Mies van der Rohe in De Stijl?

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.

Was Mies van der Rohe a landscape architect?

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 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe famous for being a formalist?

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?

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?

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 Mies van der Rohe famous for international style?

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.

Where did Ludwig Mies van der Rohe live in Chicago?

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.

Who designed tubular steel furniture with Mies van der Rohe?

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 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe famous for Gothic architecture?

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.

Is everything Mies van der Rohe produced considered Bauhaus architecture?

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.

Mies Van Der Rohe Brown

Knoll Leather Armchair

Knoll Brno Flat Bar Chair

Tubular Dining

Mies Mr10

Mid Century Tubular Chair

Barcelona Brown Leather Lounge Chair

Knoll Stainless Steel Barcelona Chairs

Knoll Krefeld

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

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

$4,000 Sale Price / set

27% Off

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Bauhaus Coffee Leather Barcelona Daybed for Knoll, 1970

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Vicenza, IT

Barcelona daybed, designed by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe in 1929 and manufactured by Knoll

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Daybeds

Materials

Chrome

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Bauhaus Coffee Leather Barcelona Daybed for Knoll, 1970

$16,817

Set of 4, Mid-Century Modern Thonet Mies Van Der Rohe Brno Red Chairs, 1970s

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Basel, BS

Set of 4 awesome Mies van der Rohe style Brno chairs made by Thonet, in a fantastic bold red! Clean

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 4, Mid-Century Modern Thonet Mies Van Der Rohe Brno Red Chairs, 1970s

$3,080 Sale Price / set

20% Off

Set of Mid-Century Mies van der Rohe Dining Chairs by Thonet

By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This set of four flat chrome Brno dining chairs feature the exquisite vintage cantilever design that so adeptly mixes comfort and style. Heavy chrome, unique style, and vintage fabri...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Mid-Century Mies van der Rohe Dining Chairs by Thonet

$3,600 / set

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

Category

Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of Eight, Ten or 12 Mies Van Der Rohe Tubular Brno Chairs by Knoll

$9,600 / set

Midcentury Knoll Mies Van Der Rohe Brno Stainless Steel Flat Bar Chairs-Pair

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Pasadena, TX

Category

Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Midcentury Knoll Mies Van Der Rohe Brno Stainless Steel Flat Bar Chairs-Pair

$2,400 Sale Price / set

20% Off

2007 Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Dining Chairs in Olive Green Fabric

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Brno Tubular Steel Armchair, Model 245A, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1930

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

2007 Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Dining Chairs in Olive Green Fabric

$650 / item

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

Category

Vintage 1970s American Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Classic Midcentury Brno Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Gordon International

$2,400 / set

Mies van der Rohe MR10 Chairs Set of Four 1970s Rattan Chrome Gavina Italy

By Gavina, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of four iconic MR10 armless chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and manufactured by

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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mies van der Rohe MR10 Chairs Set of Four 1970s Rattan Chrome Gavina Italy

$3,450 / set

Vintage Cognac Barcelona Chair by Mies van der Rohe Knoll 1970s Ex Estée Lauder

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Aachen, NW

This rare Barcelona chair was designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929 and produced by Knoll

Category

Vintage 1970s German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Cognac Barcelona Chair by Mies van der Rohe Knoll 1970s Ex Estée Lauder

$5,500

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

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of Tugendhat Armless Lounge Chairs, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

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

$12,000 / set

Oxblood Leather MR Adjustable Chaise Lounge by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Intl

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

chaise embodies the timeless appeal of Mies van der Rohe’s vision paired with Knoll’s enduring

Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Chrome

Oxblood Leather MR Adjustable Chaise Lounge by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Intl

$8,800 Sale Price

20% Off

Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Stainless Steel Brno Chairs Red Velvet 1979, Pair

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Mies van der Rohe Flat Bar Brno for Knoll in stainless steel with the

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Stainless Steel Brno Chairs Red Velvet 1979, Pair

$3,900 / set

Rare 1960s Gerald R.Griffith Barcelona Chairs, Mies van der Rohe

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Gerald R. Griffith

Located in Buffalo, NY

the close supervision of Mies van der Rohe, Pre-Knoll,, The Griffith chairs have extremely precise

Category

Vintage 1960s American Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Rare 1960s Gerald R.Griffith Barcelona Chairs, Mies van der Rohe

$16,500 / set

Vintage Barcelona Chair Ottoman by Mies van der Rohe Knoll 1960s, Set of 3

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Aachen, NW

This rare set of Barcelona chairs with an ottoman was designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929 and

Category

Vintage 1960s German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Barcelona Chair Ottoman by Mies van der Rohe Knoll 1960s, Set of 3

$13,000 / set

1990 Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chairs by Mies van der Rohe Model 250LS 2x Available

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are Barcelona Lounge Chairs, model 250LS, initially designed by Mies van der Rohe and Lilly

Category

1990s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

1990 Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chairs by Mies van der Rohe Model 250LS 2x Available

$5,000 / item

Set of 4 Early Original Mies van der Rohe ‘MR10’ Chairs in Cognac Leather

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Gavina

Located in Zagreb, HR

typical of Italian production from the 1970s. Originally designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927 for

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of 4 Early Original Mies van der Rohe ‘MR10’ Chairs in Cognac Leather

$7,507 / set

2007 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Tubular Brno Dining Chairs in Patterned Fabric

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Brno Tubular-Steel Armchair, Model 245, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1930

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

2007 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Tubular Brno Dining Chairs in Patterned Fabric

$475 / item

MR10 chair by Mies van der Rohe, first edition by Thonet, in leather and chromed

By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

"MR10" model chair by German designer Mies van der Rohe, first edition dating from the 1940s by

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

MR10 chair by Mies van der Rohe, first edition by Thonet, in leather and chromed

$3,603

Four Seasons Bar Stool by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll in Leather and Chrome

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Miami, FL

Four Seasons Bar Stool by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll in Leather and Chrome, Price is per Stool

Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Four Seasons Bar Stool by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll in Leather and Chrome

$1,000 / item

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Bauhaus MR 20 Cantilever Arm Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Stendig

$6,400 / set

2004 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Brno Thin Pad Tubular Dining Arm Chair Leather

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Brno Thin Pad Dining chair, model 245A, initially designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

2004 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Brno Thin Pad Tubular Dining Arm Chair Leather

$950 / item

Set of 5 MR10 American Mid-Century Mies Van Der Rohe Leather and Steel Chairs

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 5 MR10 Cantilever brown leather and steel side chairs (MIES VAN DE ROHE for KNOLL INTL

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 5 MR10 American Mid-Century Mies Van Der Rohe Leather and Steel Chairs

$8,000 / set

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

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

1960s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Flat Bar Brno Chair in Leather Bronze Finish

$1,600

Brno Flat-Bar Chairs in Velvet, Obsidian Matte by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Wilton, CT

The definition of minimalism in a singular design, achieved by the great Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Brno Flat-Bar Chairs in Velvet, Obsidian Matte by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll

$2,200

1990s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Tubular Brno Chair w/ Thin Pad in Leather

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Brno Tubular Steel Armchair, Model 245A, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1930

Category

1990s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

1990s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Tubular Brno Chair w/ Thin Pad in Leather

$850 / item

2007 Set of 6 Knoll Brno Tubular Dining Chairs by Mies van der Rohe in Leather

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a set of 6 Brno dining chairs, model 245A, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

2007 Set of 6 Knoll Brno Tubular Dining Chairs by Mies van der Rohe in Leather

$4,800 / set

Set of 8 Knoll Black Leather Flat Bar Brno Chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fantastic set of 8 flat bar Brno chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in the twenties

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Set of 8 Knoll Black Leather Flat Bar Brno Chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

$8,995 / set

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

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll, Lilly Reich

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Barcelona Lounge Chair, model 250LS, initially designed by Mies van der Rohe and Lilly

Category

1990s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

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

$5,000

1960s Original Four Seasons Bar Stool by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll

By Knoll, Philip Johnson, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an original Four Seasons Bar Stool, designed by Mies Van Der Rohe and Phillip Johnson in

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1960s Original Four Seasons Bar Stool by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll

$6,500

Set of 10 Brno Flat Bar chairs by Knoll, design by Mies van der Rohe, 20th century

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Vicenza, VI

Brno Chair Flat Bar è una sedia ideata da Mies Vas der Rohe, designer tedesco che cambiò la storia

Category

Vintage 1960s American Other Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 10 Brno Flat Bar chairs by Knoll, design by Mies van der Rohe, 20th century

$8,168 Sale Price

40% Off

Lettino daybed Knoll International Bercelona Van der Rohe pelle verde

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Milano, MI

lettino è nella versione classica come disegnato disegnato da Miles Van der Rohein 1930. Le condizioni

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Aluminum

Lettino daybed Knoll International Bercelona Van der Rohe pelle verde

$10,763 Sale Price

30% Off

Rare Barcelona Ottomans by Mies van der Rohe for G.R. Griffith, Original Label

By Gerald R. Griffith, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Buffalo, NY

Rare Barcelona ottomans by Gerald R. Griffith for Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, 1960s. By Gerald

Category

Vintage 1960s American Bauhaus Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rare Barcelona Ottomans by Mies van der Rohe for G.R. Griffith, Original Label

$12,500 / set

Classic Bauhaus Style Leather and Chrome Rocker, Arter Mies Van De Rohe, Italy

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic Bauhaus style leather and chrome rocker, after Mies Van De Rohe, made in Italy, wonderful

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Classic Bauhaus Style Leather and Chrome Rocker, Arter Mies Van De Rohe, Italy

$1,780

1960s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Flat Bar Brno Chair in Leather Bronze Finish

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll, Lilly Reich

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a ‚ÄòBrno‚Äô Armchair, model MR50, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe & Lily Reich in

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

1960s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Flat Bar Brno Chair in Leather Bronze Finish

$1,600

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

Category

Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

MR Lounge Chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rhoe for Knoll

$7,800 / set

1960s Set of 4 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Brno Stainless Flat Bar Dining Chairs

By Lilly Reich, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a set of four Brno chairs, model MR50, originally designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

1960s Set of 4 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Brno Stainless Flat Bar Dining Chairs

$3,600 / set

Mies Van Der Rohe A Critical Biography by Franz Schulze

Located in valatie, NY

Mies Van Der Rohe: A Critical Biography by Franz Schulze. The University of Chicago Press, Chicago

Category

Vintage 1980s American Books

Materials

Paper

Mies Van Der Rohe A Critical Biography by Franz Schulze

$125

Mies van der Rohe MR Rattan Armless Side Chair by Knoll

By Knoll

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

The name Knoll has long been synonymous with groundbreaking modern furniture collections and collaborations with some of the world's most celebrated architects and designers includin...

Category

2010s American Side Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mies van der Rohe MR Rattan Armless Side Chair by Knoll

$3,300 / item

Set of 18 Mies Van Der Rohe Tubular Brno Chairs by Knoll

By Knoll

Located in Dallas, TX

Completely restored set of eighteen tubular Brno chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 18 Mies Van Der Rohe Tubular Brno Chairs by Knoll

$36,450

1970s Armless Brno Chair by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll / Brueton / Gratz

By Treitel Gratz

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Arm less Flat Bar Brno Chair, initially designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1930. This

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

1970s Armless Brno Chair by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll / Brueton / Gratz

$1,800

Pair of Mies van der Rohe for Knoll MR 30/5 Lounge Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

A rare pair of Mies van Der Rohe for Knoll MR 30/5 lounge chairs constructed from tubular chromed

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Mies van der Rohe for Knoll MR 30/5 Lounge Chairs

$8,200

Eight Chrome and Camel Colored Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Chairs by Knoll

By Knoll

Located in Dallas, TX

Completely restored set of eight tubular Brno chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll. Professionally

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Eight Chrome and Camel Colored Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Chairs by Knoll

$16,500 / set

1970s Barcelona daybed In The Style of Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe for Knoll

By Knoll

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

in the Style of Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe for Knoll. Very high quality. Black leather with black and

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Chrome

1970s Barcelona daybed In The Style of Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe for Knoll

$6,750

Pair of High Quality Barcelona Lounge Chairs with Brown Naughahyde Vinyl Seats

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Ludwig Mies van DerRohe c1926. Heavy duty steel with more than adequate chrome plating the frames

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of High Quality Barcelona Lounge Chairs with Brown Naughahyde Vinyl Seats

$2,595 / set

Pair of Barcelona Style Chairs

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Red Lion, PA

Pair of Mid Century Modern Barcelona Style Armless Lounge Chairs Attributed to Mies van der Rohe

Category

Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Barcelona Style Chairs

$2,750 / set

Set of 4 MR 10 Style Cantilever Chairs

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A striking set of four MR 10 style cantilever chairs, inspired by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s iconic

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 MR 10 Style Cantilever Chairs

$2,000 / set

20 Available !! Knoll Flat Bar Brno Chair in Brushed Steel, Leather

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Dallas, TX

quality. PRICE IS PER CHAIR! Experience timeless elegance with these exquisite pieces. Mies van der Rohe

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

20 Available !! Knoll Flat Bar Brno Chair in Brushed Steel, Leather

$2,600 / item

Group Of Four Brno Style Chrome Chairs

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The Classic Mies van der Rohe 1929-1930 design. Three matching in Natural color Faux-Leather and

Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Group Of Four Brno Style Chrome Chairs

$2,800 / set

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair in the Milo Baughman s Style

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Miami, FL

Barcelona chair by Mies Van der Rohe's designs. Features a solid metal frame painted in a bronze color and

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair in the Milo Baughman s Style

$704

1970s Knoll Barcelona Chair in Cognac Leather

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A wonderful example of a vintage Barcelona chair in nicely patinated cognac leather. These are becoming increasingly difficult to find. Label is present. New straps. Original lea...

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

1970s Knoll Barcelona Chair in Cognac Leather

$4,000

Mid Century Modern Aluminum Glass Round Cocktail Coffee Table

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Polished aluminum cocktail table with cross X-form base, which is well executed. Dimensional heavy and 3/4 inch thick round glass top is original to the table. In excellent vintage c...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Modern Aluminum Glass Round Cocktail Coffee Table

$959

Mid Century Crome Bent Single Piece of Tube Rocking Armchair Bauhaus 1970s MINT

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Bauhaus Mid Century Crome Bent Single Piece of Tube Rocking Armchair 1970s MINT

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Crome Bent Single Piece of Tube Rocking Armchair Bauhaus 1970s MINT

$3,400

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

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Midcentury Knoll Barcelona Chair in Special Order Stainless Steel

$4,750

Brno Tubular Chair for Knoll, Stainless Steel

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Miami, FL

original Brno Tubular Chair for Knoll, Stainless Steel, original fabric. Price is for one chair. In total twelve chairs available. Two chairs have the Knoll label. Chairs are from co...

Category

1990s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Brno Tubular Chair for Knoll, Stainless Steel

$1,000 / item

Set of Twelve Brno Tubular Chairs for Knoll, Stainless Steel

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Miami, FL

Set of Twelve original Brno Tubular Chairs for Knoll, Stainless Steel, original fabric. Two chairs have the Knoll label. Chairs are from conference room of Tupperware.

Category

1990s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of Twelve Brno Tubular Chairs for Knoll, Stainless Steel

$12,000 / set

1958 Jens Risom Ebonized Oak Wood Credenza / Cabinet from Seagram Building

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Jens Risom

Located in Philadelphia, PA

van der Rohe with some interiors by Philip Johnson. As far as its history and style, this is a classic

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

1958 Jens Risom Ebonized Oak Wood Credenza / Cabinet from Seagram Building

$35,000

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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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.

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