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Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

American, German, 1886-1969

Architect, furniture designer and educator, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe was a central figure in the advancement and promotion of modernist design and architectural theory and practice. Like Frank Lloyd Wright and Le Corbusier, he was a hugely influential presence in the field, who shaped the course of 20th-century architecture both through his buildings and his teaching of rationalist design principles. 

Born in the medieval German city of Aachen, Mies found an interest in architecture as a boy while working for his father, a master stonemason. He had no formal education as an architect, but learned his skills as an apprentice to the designer Bruno Paul, and as a staffer in the office the proto-modernist architect and designer Peter Behrens. Following World War I, Mies rose to prominence in his field amid the liberal atmosphere of the Weimar Republic. His reputation was secured by his work on the German Pavilion at the 1929 International Exposition in Barcelona (commonly referred to as the Barcelona Pavilion) — which Mies codesigned with Lilly Reich, his creative and romantic partner — a radically simple, poetic, open-plan building pared down to its architectural essentials. Mies would go on to direct the Bauhaus from 1930 until 1933, when Nazi-government interference forced the closure of the progressive art and design school. Later that decade, he made his way to Chicago, where he remained for the rest of his career as a practicing architect and a dean of the Illinois Institute of Technology.

Mies’s famed dictum “less is more” grew from his belief that architecture both guides and expresses the spirit of the times, and he envisioned the 20th century as open-minded, logical, transparent and liberated by technology. His best-known buildings — residences such as the Villa Tugendhat in Czechoslovakia and the Farnsworth House in rural Illinois; skyscrapers like the 860–880 Lake Shore Drive apartment towers in Chicago and the Seagram Building in New York — reflect that philosophy. As do the most famous furniture designs authored by him or codesigned with Reich. 

Pieces designed by Mies and Reich such as the Barcelona chair (the authorized version is produced by Knoll today), stools and daybed, or the cantilevered Brno chairs, deliver a maximum of comfort and support from a minimum of materials: their “lavishness” derives from the precision with which they are engineered and constructed. For the collector, the allure of Mies’s furniture is at once practical and idealistic. Useful and functional, his works embody the highest aspirations of modernism.

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Creator: Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Mies Van Der Rohe Black Leather and Chrome Brno Chairs, Pair
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern Brno tubular club or lounge chairs Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1930 for the Tugendhat House Produced by Gordon International ...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Chrome

Mid Century Black Brno Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Set of 4
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Detroit, MI
This set of four mid century modern Brno arm chairs by Mies van der Rohe were manufactured by Knoll mid 2010s. These iconic Bauhaus chairs were originally designed by Ludwig Mies van...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Bauhaus Brown Leather Barcelona Daybed for Knoll, 1970s
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 International in 1972. Made of chromed steel and coffee brown leather. Fully restored in Ital...
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1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Chrome

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe MR10 Dining Chairs for Knoll International
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
These iconic MR10 dining chairs designed by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe and manufactured by Knoll International are cherished for their sleek design, high quality of metal work and ove...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Chrome

20 Available !! Knoll Flat Bar Brno Chair in Brushed Steel, Leather
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Dallas, TX
Introducing the epitome of mid-century modern design: We have up to 20 Brno chairs by Mies van der Rohe. These iconic chairs are upholstered in a luxurious distressed leather and feature arm pads for superior comfort. The frame, crafted from unique brushed steel, exudes both strength and sophistication. Each chair is stamped with the prestigious Knoll Studio seal, ensuring authenticity and unmatched quality. PRICE IS PER CHAIR! Experience timeless elegance with these exquisite pieces. Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Flat Bar...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Steel

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

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Steel

Rare 1960s Gerald R.Griffith Barcelona Chairs, Mies van der Rohe
By Gerald R. Griffith, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Buffalo, NY
A collector's pair! These stunning pair of Barcelona chairs were made by Gerald R. Griffith under the close supervision of Mies van der Rohe, Pre-Knoll,, The Griffith chairs have ext...
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1960s American Bauhaus Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Chrome

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 Seating

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Chrome

Vintage Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Chairs From the Estate of Geoffrey Beene- Pr
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Acquire a true piece of design history with this exceptional pair of MR20 lounge chairs by the master of modernism, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll. What makes this pair truly ext...
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Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Chrome

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Krefeld Settee or Sofa in Dark Brown Leather for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in St. Louis, MO
Architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe designed Krefeld settee in a rich dark brown leather for Knoll. Recent 2009 production based on his 1930s designs for the Esters and Lange residenc...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Leather, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Chrome and White Leather Armchairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of chrome Brno chairs with white leather upholstery (MIES VAN DER ROHE FOR KNOLL) (PRICED AS PAIR) Some wear to seats.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Chrome

Set of 4 Mies van der Rohe Leather MR10 Cantilever Chairs for Knoll Int l
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe leather and chrome MR10 chairs for Knoll International. The chairs are of a cognac leather color with tubular chrome frames. Some of the chairs reta...
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1970s Bauhaus Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Chrome

Set of 6 Mies van der Rohe MR10 white cantilever dining chairs for Thonet, 1980s
By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in amstelveen, NL
An iconic set of 6 MR10 (256CS/MR533) cantilever dining chairs designed by Mies van der Rohe and manufactured by Thonet. Chrome-plated tubular steel frames with white saddle leather ...
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Chrome

1960s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chair in Black Distressed Leather
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
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 Seating

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Steel

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

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Chrome

Pair of Knoll Black Leather 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 Seating

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Stainless Steel

Authentic Mint Set of Four Midcentury Knoll Brno Chairs by Mies van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Special order red leather chairs upholstered by Knoll. Beautiful showing very little use.
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1990s North American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Chrome

Set of 6 Brno Tubular Thin Pad Leather Chairs Made in Italy
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Houston, TX
Set of 6 Brno Tubular Thin Pad Leather Chairs. These are the model 245A designed by Mies Van Der Rohe in 1929. They are also the desirable thin pa...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Steel

20th Century Ludwig Mies Van Der Roher Pair of Seating mod. MR90 Barcelona
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Turin, Turin
Here a Pair of seating mod. MR90 Barcelona, produced in the 1960s circa produced by Knoll International. The Barcelona chair is designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Steel

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 Seating

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Stainless Steel

Pair of Barcelona Chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 1960s
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in collaboration with Lilly Reich, the Barcelona chair remains one of the most iconic pieces of 20th-century design. Originally created in 1929 f...
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1960s Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Stainless Steel

Mies van der Rohe Brno Tubular Armchair by Knoll
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Chair, 2 available, priced separately. Chrome is super clean, leather shows wear and tear. Chairs are from the 1980's with Knoll labels. Use as is or r...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Chrome

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 Seating

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Steel, Chrome

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 Seating

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Steel

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 Seating

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Chrome

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

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Stainless Steel

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe "MR10" by Thonet Set 3 Chair
By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Firenze, FI
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe "MR10" by Thonet set 3 chair. - Chromed tubular steel frame - Original rattan or cane seat - Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and produced by Thonet...
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1960s German Bauhaus Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Steel

Krefeld Lounge Chair by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 2004. USA. Matching sofa available. Upholstered in Knoll Textiles Velvet.
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Velvet

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 is a chair created by Mies Vas der Rohe, a German designer who changed the history of 20th century design. The object was desig...
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1960s American Other Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Steel

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 Seating

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Chrome

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Red Barcelona Lounge Chair for Knoll, 1972, Set of 2
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of 2 Barcelona lounge chair, designed by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe in 1929 and manufactured by Knoll International in 1972. Made of chromed steel and leather. Excellent vintage co...
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1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Chrome

Original Knoll Intenational Barcelona chair Mies van der Rohe II
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen, originalen Barcelona chair von Knoll International vermutlich aus den 1980er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der von Mies van der Rohe entworfene Sessel gilt a...
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Steel, Chrome

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 Seating

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Stainless Steel

Brno Flat-Bar Chairs by Knoll in Ivory Wool Stainless Steel, Set of 8
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
It is often said that modern design is timeless, and nowhere is this more evident than in the Brno Chair, one of the most iconic pieces of 20th-century furniture design. Created by L...
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1980s American Bauhaus Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Metal, Stainless Steel

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 Seating

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Leather

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 Seating

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Chrome

Set of Six Mies van der Rohe BRNO Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six Mid-Century BRNO design chairs by Mies van der Rohe, newly upholstered with green fabric and each having a chrome metal frame. Made in USA, c. 1970's. Dimensions: 32"H x 2...
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1970s American Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Metal

Barcelona Daybed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, Burgundy Leather, 1990s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brussels, BE
Barcelona daybed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, Burgundy Leather, 1990s.
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1990s Italian Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Leather

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Bauhaus White Leather Barcelona Daybed for Knoll, 1970s
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 International in 1972. Made of chromed steel and leather. Fully restored in Italy. The Barce...
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1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Chrome

2010 s Knoll Mies Van Der Rohe Krefeld Loveseat Sofa Fabric Sets Available
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a (sold separately) gorgeous and original Mies Van Der Rohe Krefeld Sofa, produced by Knoll. Multiples of these two-seater sofas are a...
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2010s American Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Fabric

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

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Steel, Chrome

Set of 6 Knoll Mies Van Der Rhoe Tubular BRNO Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Pasadena, TX
Set of 6 Mies Vn Der Rhoe BRNO Chairs Designed by Mies van der Rohe for his renowned Tugendhat House in Brno, Czech Republic, the Brno Chair reflects the groundbreaking simplicity o...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Chrome

A series of eight BRNO armchairs by Mies Van Der Rohe, Knoll USA edition 1980s.
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in VILLERS-SUR-MER, FR
A series of eight Brno armchairs designed by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe in 1930 for the Villa Turgendhat in Brno, Czechoslovakia, Knoll USA edition, 1980s
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1980s American Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Chrome

One Brass Flat-Bar Brno Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage Brno chair designed by Mies van der Rohe. These chairs were a special order with bronze flat bar frames for a prominent law firm in Texas....
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Brass

Mies Van Der Rohe For Knoll Stainless Steel Brno Chairs Blue Velvet 1977, Pair
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Mies van der Rohe flatbar Brno for Knoll in stainless steel with the original navy-blue velvet Fabric. In very good condition marked with label, Knoll Inte...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Stainless Steel

Fauteuil MR20 de Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe édition des années 70
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Tresbœuf, FR
Fauteuil MR20 désigné par Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe édition des années 70 Cuir patiné cognac structure en bel état
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Leather

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

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Leather

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 Seating

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Steel

Pair of Brown Leather Barcelona Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of brown leather barcelona chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll.
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1970s European Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Chrome

Vintage MR10/S533L Cantilever chair by Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Lilly Reich
Located in Tucson, AZ
This graceful, elegant, and beautifully proportioned "MR10" chair, developed from a 1924 design for a cantilevered chair by Mart Stam, was introduced by Mies van der Rohe at the 1927...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Chrome

Rare Barcelona Ottomans by Mies van der Rohe for G.R. Griffith, Original Label
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Gerald R. Griffith
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Barcelona ottomans by Gerald R. Griffith for Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, 1960s. By Gerald Griffith for Mies van der Rohe, produced for a short period of time by this Chicago metal...
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1960s American Bauhaus Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Stainless Steel

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 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 Seating

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Steel

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

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Chrome

Mies van der Rohe Three-Seat Sofa
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Chicago, IL
Mies Knoll Production three-seat sofa, reupholstered with Spinneybeck leather aniline dyed hides, tufted seats backs with down and foam filled inside. Rosewood plinth...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Leather, Rosewood

Ten Mies Van Der Rohe Chrome Dining Chairs for Knoll Mohair Fabric
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Toledo, OH
Ten vintage Mies Van Der Rohe dining chairs circa 1982. Original grey mohair fabric. Flat bar chrome frames. 23" x 23" deep x 31" tall.
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1980s North American Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Chrome

Brno Tubular Chairs in Navy Velvet Polished Brass by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Wilton, CT
The definition of minimalism in a singular design, achieved by the great Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1929; the Brno Flat-Bar Chair is just that. We have edited these contemporary iteration authentic originals in a way that’s never been done before. We have been restoring Brno Tubular Chairs...
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1960s American Bauhaus Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Brass, Steel

Set of 4 Black Leather and Chrome "Brno" Armchairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set of 4 black leather and chrome "Brno" armchairs. Nice original condition, unknown maker, possibly Italian, quality construction,.
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20th Century Unknown Bauhaus Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Chrome

Classic Midcentury Brno Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Gordon International
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic set of 4 midcentury Brno chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Gordon International, beautiful polished chrome tubular steel, retain original orange wool fabric, minor blemishes an...
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1970s American Bauhaus Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Chrome

Paire de fauteuils MR20 de Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe édition des années 70
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Tresbœuf, FR
Paire de fauteuils MR20 de Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe édition des années 70 Cuir cognac joliment patiné Structure en bel état Dimensions: 55 x 80 x 86 cm de hauteur
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Leather

Midcentury Mint Brno Chair in Leather by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
One midcentury Brno chair in gray leather on a polished chromed steel frame. Produced by Knoll. Has never been used and in excellent condition. This is the Thin-seat version, modeled...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating

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Chrome

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

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of leather and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe seating, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Vladimir Kagan, Paul McCobb, and Thayer Coggin. Prices for Ludwig Mies van der Rohe seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $450 and can go as high as $65,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,925.
Questions About Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
  • 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
    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
    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
    To pronounce Mies van der Rohe, say "meez van der roh." The architect and furniture designer Ludwig Mies van der Rohe went simply by the name Mies, but you will often see him referred to as "Mies van der Rohe" or as the full "Ludwig Mies van der Rohe." His birth name was Maria Ludwig Michael Mies. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Mies van der Rohe furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Mies van der Rohe was known for many things. Some people associate him with the Bauhaus School, which he led from 1930 to 1933. Others associate him with his most famous architectural designs, including the Seagram Building in New York. In addition, Mies van der Rohe was an influential furniture designer and the dean of the Illinois Institute of Technology. Find a collection of Mies van der Rohe furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    No, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe is not famous for Gothic architecture. The period of Gothic architecture ranges from the 12th to 16th centuries. Mies van der Rohe was active from the 1920s to the 1960s. Historians consider him a modernist designer and architect. You'll find a collection of Mies van der Rohe furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    No, Mies van der Rohe didn't win any major competitions. However, a well-known annual competition shares his name. The European Union awards the Mies van der Rohe Award for outstanding achievements in contemporary architecture every two years. Find a selection of Mies van der Rohe furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    No, Mies van der Rohe was not a landscape architect. Although he had no formal architectural training, he designed many buildings around the world from the 1920s through the 1960s. Some of his most well-known designs include the Seagram Building in New York City, the Chicago Federal Complex and Farnsworth House, located in the suburbs of Chicago. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Mies van der Rohe furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    No, Mies van der Rohe was not in De Stijl, an art movement active in the Netherlands from 1917 to 1931. However, the movement did influence his thinking about design and helped inspire his work as the director of the Bauhaus from 1930 to 1933. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Mies van der Rohe furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    There are numerous Mies van der Rohe buildings. The campus of the Illinois Institute of Technology is home to 20 of his designs, such as the Minerals and Metals Research Building and the Engineering Research Building. Other Mies van der Rohe buildings found in Chicago include the Promontory Apartments, the 860-880 Lake Shore Apartments, the Chicago Federal Center and the Esplanade Apartment Buildings. Shop a selection of Mies van der Rohe furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    No, Mies van der Rohe is not most famous for the industrial style. However, many of his later buildings did employ materials typical in the style, such as industrial-grade steel and plate glass. You'll find a selection of Mies van der Rohe furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes. Although he didn't restrict himself to that particular architectural style, Mies van der Rohe is famous for the international style. His work and buildings created by his students and followers heavily influenced the movement. You can see hallmarks of the style in the simplicity of his work, as well as in his use of steel and plate glass construction materials. You'll find a range of Mies van der Rohe furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Marcel Breuer designed tubular steel furniture with Mies van der Rohe. It was Breuer who came up with the idea for using the material as a base for chairs, tables and other furnishings after he became fascinated by the frame of his bicycle. You'll find a variety of vintage tubular steel furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    No, not everything that Mies van der Rohe produced is considered Bauhaus architecture. Generally, designs he created during the early 1930s, like the Villa Tugendhat in Brno, Czech Republic, fall under the category. Mies van der Rohe continued to design buildings for decades to come and experimented in a variety of styles. Shop a collection of Mies van der Rohe furniture on 1stDibs.

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