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
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Pair Vintage Brown Tugendhat Lounge Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll 1960s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Detroit, MI
This pair of vintage mid century modern brown leather Tugendhat lounge chairs designed by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Associates are circa 1960....
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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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. These particular examples were produced by Knoll International in the 1970s, and ...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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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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Steel
Mid Century Blue Brno Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll 2006
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Detroit, MI
This pair of mid century modern Brno arm chairs by Mies van der Rohe were manufactured by Knoll in 2006. These iconic Bauhaus chairs were designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1930...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Steel, Chrome
c. 1970s Pair of Mies van der Rohe Flat Bar Brno Arm Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1970s pair of Mies van der Rohe Flat Bar Brno Arm Chairs. The cantilevered form adds comfort and visual suspense. He originally designed them for his Tugendhat House in Brno, C...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Steel
Mies Van Der Rohe “Brno” Steel Chair for Knoll
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
This signed Mies van der Rohe “Brno” chair, produced by Knoll in the 2000s, embodies the timeless elegance of Bauhaus design. Its sleek cantile...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Steel
Signed Mies Van Der Rohe “Brno” Steel Chair for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
This signed Mies van der Rohe “Brno” chair, produced by Knoll in the 2000s, embodies the timeless elegance of Bauhaus design. Its sleek cantile...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Knoll BRNO Flat Bar Armchairs by Mies van der Rohe, Set of 6
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Culver City, CA
This set of six BRNO armchairs by Knoll takes one of the most disciplined designs of the 20th century and gives it just the right amount of drama. Custom upholstered in a vivid, unap...
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1970s American Bauhaus Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Stainless Steel
Mies Van der Rohe for Knoll Polished Bronze Brno Flat Bar 255 Desk Chair
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in North Miami, FL
The Flat Bar Brno chair model 255 is a remarkable example of modern design by the renowned architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. This particular chair is polished bronze, which makes ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Set of 8 "Brno" Side Chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Milan, IT
Set of 8 "Brno" Flat Bar Side Chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International.
Thick steel frame with no visible connections to the black leather seat.
"Designed for his r...
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1970s American Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Steel
4 Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Knoll, MR50 BRNO leather dining chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A set of 4 vintage Mies van der Rohe Knoll, MR50 BRNO tubular satin chrome and dark burgundy leather dining chairs. The price listed is for the 4 chairs as shown.
Designed by Ludwig...
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1990s Italian Bauhaus Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Chrome
$3,769 Sale Price / set
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Vintage Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Leather Brno Dining Chairs, c.1986
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Vintage Brno tubular steel armchairs, Model 245A. Originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1930 for his renowned Tugendhat House in Brno, Czech Republic, the Brno Chair re...
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$3,475 Sale Price / set
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Mid Century Black Brno Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Set of 4
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
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
Pair of Rare Barcelona Chair by Mies Van Der Rohe by Stiegler Knoll 1950s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Aachen, NW
These rare Barcelona chairs & 1x ottoman were designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929 for the famous Barcelona pavillon and produced by Stiegler Marbach in the 1950s.
Stiegler was a ...
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1950s German Bauhaus Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Stainless Steel
Mid century vintage Mies Van Der Rohe Brno chairs by Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Allentown, PA
Designed by Mies Van Der Rohe in the 1930s for his renowned Tugendhat house in Brno Czechoslovakia, the Brno chair reflects the simplicity of its original environment. He is consider...
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MCM Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Brno Flat Bar Chairs in Nubuck, Set of 4
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
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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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
Mies van der Rohe Brno Chair 245 Tubular Steel, Knoll, Mahogany Leather, Italy
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brno Chair, Tubular, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe 1930
Designed by Mies van der Rohe for his renowned Tugendhat House in Brno, Czech Republic, the Brno Chair reflects the groundbreaking...
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Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Brno Flat Bar Armchair 255 AC, Black Leather, Italy
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Brno Flat Bar Armchair 255AC, Black Leather with armpads (original design).
The Tugendhat House, often considered to b...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Stainless Steel
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
$8,053 Sale Price
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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
$3,840 Sale Price
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Pair of Mies Van Der Rohe Brno Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Brno Chair for Knoll.
Designed for the Tugendhat House in Brno, Czech Republic.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Stainless Steel
$3,930 / set
Museum Quality Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona Chairs with Table
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Dallas, TX
Early production, museum quality - collector grade, Barcelona chairs with Barcelona table by the German Company, Waldemar Stiegler, which produced th...
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1950s German Bauhaus Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Steel
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
Midcentury Knoll Mies Van Der Rohe Brno Stainless Steel Flat Bar Chairs-Pair
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
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
Pair of Midcentury Mies Van Der Rohe Brno "Flat Bar 255" Leather Chairs, 1970s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of amazing Ludwig Mies van der Rohe "brno" chairs in beige leather. Gavina produced this pair of items for Knoll in Italy during the 1970s.
These stunning dining room chairs ha...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Stainless Steel, Chrome
Pair of Early Barcelona Chair by Mies Van Der Rohe by Stiegler 1950s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Aachen, NW
These rare Barcelona chairs were designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929 for the famous Barcelona pavillon and produced by Stiegler in the 1950s.
Stiegler was a small company who c...
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1950s German Bauhaus Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Stainless Steel
$14,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Mies van der Rohe Tubular Chrome Brno Chairs by Knoll
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
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
Six Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Chairs by Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
The definition of minimalism in a singular design, achieved by the great Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1929; the Brno chair is just that, world renowned for its modern architectural fo...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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Chrome
$12,375 / set
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Set of 8 Knoll Black Leather Flat Bar Brno Chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
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Fantastic set of 8 flat bar Brno chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in the twenties. Currently made and produced by Knoll Studio. All 8 are signed on the undersides of the c...
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Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brno Chair in Cato Upholstery 60 available
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Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chair and Stool
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Mies van der Rohe's iconic Barcelona chair with stool. Stamped Knoll.
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Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chair circa 1979
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Atlanta, GA
Iconic Barcelona Lounge Chair, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, American, circa 1979. Signed with Knoll label underneath. The leather retains it's warm original patina...
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By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Almelo, NL
Stunning original Mies Van der rohe M20 lounge chair made from wicker and chrome. The wicker is in a great vintage state. The chromed tubula...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Seating
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$3,420 / set
H 30.71 in W 21.26 in D 33.47 in
Original Knoll Intenational Barcelona chair Mies van der Rohe II
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
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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H 29.14 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in
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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$3,800 / set
H 31.5 in W 22.75 in D 22.5 in
4 Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Knoll, MR50 BRNO leather dining chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A set of 4 vintage Mies van der Rohe Knoll, MR50 BRNO tubular satin chrome and dark burgundy leather dining chairs. The price listed is for the 4 chairs as shown.
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Located in BROOKLYN, NY
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Knoll BRNO Flat Bar Armchairs by Mies van der Rohe, Set of 6
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Culver City, CA
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By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
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$800 / set
H 31.5 in W 22.75 in D 22.5 in
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By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Mies van der Rohe MR 70 Tugendhat Chairs
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Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
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Pair of Mies van der Rohe Tugendhat Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
MVR pair of Tugendhat lounges, cantilevered design seat and arms restored to original specs with new straps and tufted cushions, Spinneybeck leather.
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Mies Van Der Rohe Tugendhat Lounge Chairs for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a pair of Tugendhat lounge chairs designed by Mies van der Rohe, produced 7/15/1966 by Knoll.
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Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Tugendhat lounge chair by Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Amarillo, TX
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pair of Mies van der Rohe Tugendhats from MIes building
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Incredible pair of Mies Tugendhats for Knoll. Originally sat in the Mies TD bank building in Toronto. An incredible history to these.
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By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Dallas, TX
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By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Munster, NRW
Extremely rare and precious Ludwig Mies van der Rohe lounge chair model MR 70 Tugendhat.
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare and spectacular 'Tugendhat' lounge chair, Model MR70, by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Associates, circa 1960, is signed with original Knoll Associates label under the seat cushion. This fantastic cantilevered lounge chair is similar in styling as the 'Barcelona' chair but since it was discontinued by Knoll it is much more rare and hard to find, and highly sought after by interior designers and collectors.
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Tugendhat Chair Model MR 20 by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, Brown Leather
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Located in Kansas City, MO
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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, 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, 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, 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 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, 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, 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 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 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.