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
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Weißenhof Mr 10 / Mr 533 Chairs Manufactured by Thonet
By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of original Weißenhof MR 10 / MR 533 tubular steel chairs, designed in 1927 by Mies van der Rohe and manufactured by Thonet in the 1930s. Chrome-plated tubular steel and black...
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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Steel
Single 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.
Reupholstery is recommended.
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Late 20th Century Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Brass
$1,500 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Set of Four Early Edition MR10 Cantilever Chairs by Mies van der Rohe, Germany
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Hellouw, NL
With a silhouette that seems to defy gravity, these MR10 chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe reflect the optimism and boldness of early modernism. Designed in 1927 for the Weissenhof ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Mies Van Der Rohe, Ottoman Barcelona for Knoll
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Busnago, IT
Barcelona chair and the matching footstool were designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich, for the German Pavilion at the International Exposition of 1929, hosted by Barce...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Steel
American modern black leather chaise longue by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll 1970s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in MIlano, IT
Usa modern black leather and steel chaise longue by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll, 1970s
Chaise longue with padded seat and backrest, upholstered in black leather with black straps on ...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Steel
2020s Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Four Seasons Bar Stool with Hair on Hide
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Four Seasons Bar Stool, originally designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll in 1958. These particular examples were produced in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Steel
Pair of Tubular Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Brno Armchairs by Gordon International
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair of Brno armchairs boasts the iconic tubular design of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, crafted by Gordon International. Built with precision and quality, these armchairs offer a s...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Chrome
Classic set 6 Brno Chairs , , Black Leather
Chrome, , MADE BY kNOLL sTUDIO
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By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic set of 6 Brno Chairs made by Knoll Studios,, Wonderfull Black leather and polished Chrome..Extremely comfortable,,, Retain original Knoll labels...
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2010s American Bauhaus Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Chrome
Midcentury Knoll Mies Van Der Rohe Brno Stainless Steel Flat Bar Chairs-Pair
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Pasadena, TX
Designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1930 for his renowned Tugendhat House in Brno, Czech Republic, the Brno chair reflects the groundbreaking simplicity of its original environment. He ...
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Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Stainless Steel
$2,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Brno Flat-Bar Chairs in Velvet, Lunar Gloss by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 6
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
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 ite...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bauhaus Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Steel
Set of 6 chairs mod. "MR10" designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Thonet
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet
Located in Firenze, FI
Set of six chairs model "MR10" designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and produced by Thonet in the 1960s.
La his frame is made of chrome-plated tubular steel, the seats are made of r...
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1960s German Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Steel
Brno Flat-Bar Chairs Velvet, Obsidian Gloss by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 10
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 ite...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bauhaus Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Steel
Pair of Tubular Chrome Brno Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Breuton
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of Brueton Industries Brno Tubular Chairs
Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Chrome plated steel tubular frames.
MFG label underneath.
Seat height: 17.5"
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Chrome
$1,800 / set
Barcelona lounge chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International (Signed)
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Argelato, BO
Early edition Barcelona chairs in black leather, Mies van der Rohe, Knoll International
Originally designed in 1926 for the International Exposition, the Barcelona chair was recon...
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1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Metal
2010s Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Krefeld Club Chair with Cognac Leather
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Krefeld Club Chair, originally designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927. This particular example was produced by Knoll in the 2010s. Upholstered in a rich cognac leathe...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Wood, Leather, Foam
Mies Van Der Rohe Brno Armchairs in Leather and Chrome
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Almelo, NL
Mies van der Rohe Brno Armchairs in Leather and Chrome.
This set of four Mies van der Rohe Brno armchairs, model 255, in polished chrome-plated flat bar steel with original leathe...
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Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Steel, Chrome
Customizable Gebruder S 533 Cantilever Leather 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 Seating
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Chrome
Barcelona Ottoman by Mies van der Rohe for Alivar
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Alivar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The iconic Barcelona ottoman from Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Alivar, Italy. The ottoman has an X-shaped base with a polished chrome finish. The cushion features a black leather tuf...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Chrome
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, Modern & Sculptural lines are shown through this classic and collectible early Ch...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Chrome
$3,080 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1960s Mies van der Rohe Flat Bar Brno Chair in Polished Stainless w/ Leather
By Knoll, Lilly Reich, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Brno Armchairs, model MR50, initially designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lily Reich in 1929. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the 1960s. The listed...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Steel
Knoll Leather Brno Tubular Brown Chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Set of Six
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Basildon, London
Introduce a touch of timeless elegance to your living space with the Leather Brno Tubular Brown Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll. This iconic piece features a sleek tubula...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Steel
$8,304 Sale Price / set
30% Off
1960s Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll MR 20 Dining Chair w/ Arms in Hair on Hide
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a vintage MR20 Armchair, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1927. We believe that it was likely produced by Knoll or Thonet in the 1960s. The chair was part of the c...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Steel, Metal
Pair of Iconic Mies Van Der Rohe Brno Flat Bar Chair in Black Suede
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in New York, NY
These are a vintage pair of the iconic BRNO chair (model 255) designed by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll.
The flat bar frame is polished chrome (plated), and the seat is black suede ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Stainless Steel, Chrome
1983 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll MR Armless Chaise Lounge Chair in Red Fabric
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an MR Chaise Lounge, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll in 1927. This particular example was produced in the United States and dates back to 1983. The chaise ...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Steel
Pair of Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Flat Bar Brno Chairs For Knoll Mohair
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in San Diego, CA
These vintage modern Brno flat bar chairs are sleek and timeless. Chairs feature cantilevered, heavy stainless steel flat-bar frames. The seat, backrest and the arched armrest . in m...
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20th Century American Bauhaus Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Steel
Set of 6 Brueton Brno Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Brueton
Located in Pasadena, TX
Set of 6 Brueton Industries Brno Tubular Chairs
Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Stainless steel tubular frames.
MFG label underneath.
Seat...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Stainless Steel
$4,320 Sale Price
20% Off
1980s Set of Six Mies van der Rohe MR10 and MR20 Steel and Leather Dining Chairs
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of six dining chairs, Mies van der Rohe’s classic MR10 and MR20. The MR Collection, designed in 1927, was the debut of van der Rohe’s earliest bent-steel designs. T...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Steel
Brno Flat-Bar Chairs in Velvet, Brushed Brass by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
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 ite...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bauhaus Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Brass, Steel
Brno Flat-Bar Chairs in Velvet, Obsidian Gloss by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
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 ite...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bauhaus Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Steel
Model 245 Chrome and Leather Armchair by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 1960s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Milan, IT
245 armchair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
Early edition with original leather and stainless steel frame.
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1960s Italian Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Chrome
MCM Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Brno Flat Bar Chairs in Nubuck, Set of 4
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous set of 4 flat bar Brno chairs in high-quality natural beige nubuck leather.
Features the highly desirable polished stainless-steel frame, which is only available by special ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Stainless Steel
1960s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Flat Bar Brno Chair in Leather
Bronze Finish
By Lilly Reich, Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a ‘Brno’ Armchair, model MR50, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe & Lily Reich in 1929. This particular piece was produced by Knoll in the 1960s. The design features a ...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Steel
Brno Flat-Bar Chairs Velvet, Obsidian Gloss by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll, 6
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 ite...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bauhaus Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Steel
Customizable Gebruder 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 Seating
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Chrome
Brno Flat-Bar Chairs in Velvet, Lunar Gloss by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 10
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 ite...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bauhaus Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Steel
1970 Set of Four Knoll Flat Bar Brno Dining Arm Chairs by Mies van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Flat Bar Brno Chairs, Model 255, initially designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1930. These particular examples were manufactured by Knoll in 1970, and the listed p...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Steel
Brno Flat-Bar Chairs in Dove Velvet, Lunar Gloss by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
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 ite...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bauhaus Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Steel
1960s Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll International Brown Leather Three Seat Sofa
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous Model No. 263 three-seater sofa, designed by Mies Van Der Rohe and produced by Knoll International. These pieces were produced in the late 1960's to ear...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Leather, Walnut
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 Seating
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Steel
Knoll Brno Cream Tubular Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Set of Six
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Basildon, London
Introduce a touch of modern elegance to your space with the Brno Cream Tubular Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll. This iconic piece features a sleek tubular steel frame, pr...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Steel
Knoll Brno Tubular Tan Orange Leather Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Set (6)
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Basildon, London
Introduce a touch of timeless elegance to your living space with the Tan Orange Leather Brno Tubular Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll. This iconic piece features a sleek t...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Steel
Knoll Brno Brown Tubular Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Set of Two
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Basildon, London
Introduce a touch of modern elegance to your space with the Brno Brown Tubular Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll. This iconic piece features a sleek tubular steel frame, pr...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Steel
1960s Original Four Seasons Bar Stool by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Philip Johnson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Four Seasons Bar Stool, designed by Mies Van Der Rohe and Phillip Johnson in 1958 for the Four Seasons Restaurant in the Sea...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Steel, Chrome
2004 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Brno Thin Pad Dining Arm Chair in Black Leather
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Brno Thin Pad Dining chair, model 245A, initially designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929.
These examples were produced by Knoll in 2004, and the listed price includes on...
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Early 2000s American Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Steel
1960s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Flat Bar Brno Chair in Leather
Bronze Finish
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 'Brno' Armchair, model MR50, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe & Lilly Reich in 1929. This particular piece was produced by Knoll in the 1960s. The design features a fla...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Steel
Knoll Brno Grey Tubular Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Set of Four
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Basildon, London
Introduce a touch of modern elegance to your space with the Brno Grey Tubular Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll. This iconic piece features a sleek tubular steel frame, pro...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Steel
1963 Gordon Bunshaft
s Personal Mies van der Rohe Flat Bar Brno Chair
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll, Lilly Reich
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Brno Armchair, model MR50, initially designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich in 1929. This particular example was produced by Knoll in 1963. The design feature...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Steel, Chrome
Krefeld Ottoman ottoman by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Ravenna, IT
Pouf designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll in 1930. The padded cushion is attached via an inner fabric to the part underneath. The lower part of the ottoman features a fabri...
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1930s Italian Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Leather, Wood
C. 2009 Pair of Mies Van Der Rohe Knoll Krefeld Lounge Chairs in Red Leather
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of Krefeld Lounge Chairs produced by Knoll and designed by Mies Van Der Rohe. These chairs were specified in red leather...
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Early 2000s American Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Leather, Walnut
Pair of Stainless Steel Flat Bar Brno Chairs with Cadet Blue Leather Upholstery
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Kensington, MD
Designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1930 for his renowned Tugendhat House in Brno, Czech Republic, the Brno Chair reflects the groundbreaking simplicity of its original environment. The...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Upholstery
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.
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Questions About Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
- Who is Ludwig Mies van der Rohe?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Ludwig 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, 2022Ludwig 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, 2022No, 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, 2022To 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, 2022Mies 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, 2022No, 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, 2022No, 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, 2022No, 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, 2022No, 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, 2022Yes. 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, 2022There 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, 2022No, 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Marcel 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, 2022No, 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.