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Mies van der Rohe Style Bench
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Barcelona Bench was designed by German-American architect and designer, Mies van der Rohe, in
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Chrome

Mies van der Rohe Style Bench
Mies van der Rohe Style Bench
H 16 in W 78 in D 20 in
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona daybed
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
iconic Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona Daybed. Knoll International Germany, c. 1986. Chrome
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Chrome

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Sling Ottomans
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of early Mies Van Der Rohe Sling Ottomans. Original leather slings and lacing Polished
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Vintage 1950s North American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Ludwig mies Van Der Rohe Barcelona Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine original Pair of Mies Van Der Rohe Barcelona Chairs Original Full Grain Leather Seats and
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Vintage 1960s American Chairs

Materials

Leather

Mies Van der Rohe MR Side Table
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful MR side table by Mies Van der Rohe for Knoll. We believe these were produced sometime in
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Mies van der Rohe Mid Century Sofa
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Countryside, IL
Mies van der Rohe Mid Century Sofa This sofa measures: 84.5 wide x 33.5 deep x 30 inches high
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Upholstery, Wood

Mies van der Rohe Mid Century Sofa
Mies van der Rohe Mid Century Sofa
H 30 in W 84.5 in D 33.5 in
Mies Van Der Rohe Foor Knoll Sofa
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Dallas, TX
A large four seater sofa designed by Mies van den Rohe for Knoll. A rare design made in limited
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Vintage 1970s Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mies Van Der Rohe Foor Knoll Sofa
Mies Van Der Rohe Foor Knoll Sofa
H 30 in W 118 in D 32 in
Ludwig mies Van Der Rohe Daybed For Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Daybed Manufactured By Knoll 1970s Production Walnut frame Beautiful Black
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Vintage 1970s American Daybeds

Materials

Leather

Early Barcelona Chair by Mies Van Der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brussels, BE
Early and rare "Barcelona" chair and ottoman designed by Mies van der rohe and manufactured by the
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

 Early Barcelona Chair by Mies Van Der Rohe
 Early Barcelona Chair by Mies Van Der Rohe
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
MR10 Dining Chairs by Mies van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage set of 4 MR10 dining chairs by Mies van der Rohe. Chrome cantilevered frames with black
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Vintage 1970s Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

MR10 Dining Chairs by Mies van der Rohe
MR10 Dining Chairs by Mies van der Rohe
H 31 in W 18.25 in D 27 in
Black Leather Mies van der Rohe Brno Chair
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Den Haag, NL
Ludwig Mies van Rohe.  
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Vintage 1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Black Leather Mies van der Rohe Brno Chair
Black Leather Mies van der Rohe Brno Chair
H 29.93 in W 23.23 in D 23.23 in
Mies van der Rohe Three-Seat Sofa
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Mies Knoll Production three-seat sofa, reupholstered with Spinneybeck leather aniline dyed hides
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mies van der Rohe Three-Seat Sofa
Mies van der Rohe Three-Seat Sofa
H 30 in W 91 in D 32 in
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Mr. Longue Chair 1970s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Čelinac, BA
Leather MR, Longue chair Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Barcelona Stools by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Dallas, TX
Barcelona stools in polished stainless steel and patinated brown leather. Designed by Mies van der
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Vintage 1970s Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Sofa Designed by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare sofa designed by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll. Reupholstered in Maharam wool with down filled
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Vintage 1960s Sofas

Materials

Fabric

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
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21st Century and Contemporary European Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Mies van der Rohe Style Brazilian Artesian Classic Daybed
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mies van der Rohe Style Artesian Daybed Features: Walnut frame Premium aniline dyed Italian
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1990s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather

Mies Van der Rohe MR Lounge Chairs for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Really nice pair of Mies Van der Rohe MR Lounge Chairs for Knoll in tan leather. We believe this
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mies van der Rohe MR10 Sling Lounge Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Beirut, LB
A pair of vintage Mies van der Rohe cantilever lounges, model MR 10 produced by Knoll International
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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mies van der Rohe MR10 Sling Lounge Chairs
Mies van der Rohe MR10 Sling Lounge Chairs
H 33.08 in W 20.48 in D 24.41 in
Mies van der Rohe MR20 Armchairs for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of 1960s MR20 armchairs designed by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll. Original leather and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Knoll Barcelona Stools by Mies Van Der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Atlanta, GA
Iconic Pair of Barcelona stools or ottomans, designed by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, American
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Metal

Knoll Barcelona Stools by Mies Van Der Rohe
Knoll Barcelona Stools by Mies Van Der Rohe
H 15.5 in W 24.5 in D 22.25 in
Pair of Mies Van Der Rohe Brno Chairs
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Chicago, IL
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Brno Chair for Knoll. Designed for the Tugendhat House in Brno, Czech
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Stainless Steel

 Pair of Mies Van Der Rohe Brno Chairs
 Pair of Mies Van Der Rohe Brno Chairs
H 31.25 in W 23 in D 22.75 in
Mies van der Rohe Barcelona Ottomans/Stools by Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Barcelona Ottomans/ Stools manufactered by Knoll.
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Vintage 1970s American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Set of Mies Van Der Rohe MR20 Cane Armchairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Beautiful set of (4) Mies Van Der Rohe MR20 armchairs. A wonderful and iconic set of chairs
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Mid-20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Steel

BRNO Flat Bar Chair by Mies van der Rohe, 1930s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
- 32"h, 23"w, 23"d, 18"h seat - BRNO chair designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe - Chrome cantilever
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Vintage 1930s Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Barcelona Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Centreville, VA
As a rising figure of the modernist movement, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe was selected to design the
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Vintage 1920s American Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Table Brass Crystal “ Dessau”, 1960
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Milano, IT
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Table Brass crystal, 1960.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Other Tables

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Crystal

Early set Ludwig Mies van der Rohe MR10 cantilever chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Den Haag, NL
Two iconic MR10 cantilever chairs . Design by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Chrome tube frame ,comes
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Vintage 1960s German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Large Mies van der Rohe Style Black Leather Lounge Chair
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Mies van der Rohe style black leather lounge chair. Not the usual copy of the Barcelona chair
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Vintage 1960s French Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

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
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Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Armchairs

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Steel, Chrome

Brno Tubular Armchair by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in London, Lambeth
A design icon Designed by Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe in 1930 this Knoll armchair has a frame made
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Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Chrome

Mies van der Rohe, Fauteuil Barcelona et Son Ottoman, 2020
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Mies van der Rohe Barcelona armchair and ottoman, 2020 Knoll signed edition Camel leather
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Side Chair in the Style of Mies van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This piece is in the style of the Mies van der Rohe MR10 chair, and it dates to the 1970s. Note
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Chrome

Large Mies van der Rohe Style Black Leather Lounge Chair
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Mies van der Rohe style black leather lounge chair. Not the usual copy of the Barcelona chair
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Vintage 1960s French Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Barcelona Coffee Table by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Dronten, NL
The Barcelona table was created by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lily Reich for the German Pavilion
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Mid-20th Century American Bauhaus Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel, Chrome

Large Mies van der Rohe Style Black Leather Lounge Chair
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Mies van der Rohe style black leather lounge chair. Not the usual copy of the Barcelona chair
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Vintage 1960s French Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mies van der Rohe Style Stainless Steel Glass Table Set
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a great set in the style of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. This set is in great vintage
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Side Tables

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Stainless Steel

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
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Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mies Van Der Rohe MR20 Chrome & Wicker Lounge Chairs, 1970s
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
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mies Van Der Rohe Pair of Brno Style Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe style flat bar chairs. Polished flat stainless steel frames
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20th Century American Bauhaus Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Mies van der Rohe Knoll Mid Century Barcelona Daybed
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Mies van der Rohe Knoll Mid Century Barcelona Daybed This daybed measures: 77 wide x 38.25 deep x
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Metal

Krefeld Lounge Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
composition featured in all of of Mies van der Rohe’s work. The Classic detailing, clean lines and exceptional
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Authentic Knoll Brno Chair by Mies Van Der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
design. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe by Knoll. Beautiful showing very little use. Measures: arm height 27.5
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

MR Table by Mies Van der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Hawthorne, CA
MR Table designed by Mies Van Der Rohe executes his iconic bent tubular chrome frame combined with
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Chrome

Pair of Lounge Chairs "MR10" by Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in PARIS, FR
MR10 chair by designer Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe, from the 1930s. Cantilevered flexible frame
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Mid-20th Century Chairs

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Metal

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
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1990s American Lounge Chairs

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Leather

2 Leather MR10 Chairs by Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe, 1960s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Argelato, BO
Vintage set of 2 MR10 dining chairs by Mies Van der Rohe. Chrome cantilevered frames with black
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Vintage 1970s Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mies van der Rohe Brno chairs by Palazzetti, 1970s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in View Park, CA
A pair of Brno flat arm chairs in chrome and black leather, circa 1970s. Designed by Mies van der
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Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

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
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Mies Van Der Rohe Black Leather and Chrome Brno Chairs, Pair
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in South Bend, IN
Mies van der Rohe in 1930 for the Tugendhat House Produced by Gordon International USA, Late 20th
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mies van der Rohe Chaise Ludwig Model 242 for Knoll International
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Pasadena, CA
This vintage chaise was designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1927 as part of his contribution to the
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Chrome

Mies Van Der Rohe Tubular Chrome Arm Chair Mid Century Modern
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Sleek and timeless, this Mies van der Rohe Tubular Chrome Arm Chair is a masterpiece of Mid-Century
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Paire de chauffeuses Barcelona de Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe, 1929
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Figure du Bauhaus, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe dessine la chauffeuse Barcelona en 1929 pour le
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Pair of Mid Century Modern Mies Van Der Rohe Flatbar Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Tulsa, OK
Pair of Mid Century Modern Mies Van Der Rohe Flatbar Chairs Sold as pair. Above average vintage
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Stainless Steel

S 533 Cantilever Chair Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in New York, NY
object. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe was the first to provide the cantilever chair with aesthetic lightness
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2010s German Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

S 533 Cantilever Chair Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in New York, NY
object. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe was the first to provide the cantilever chair with aesthetic lightness
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2010s German Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

One Bronze Flat-Bar Brno Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Pasadena, TX
Rare vintage Brno chair designed by Mies van der Rohe. These chairs were a special order with
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

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
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Mies van der Rohe Brno Style Dining Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
construction and stylish cantilever design. The matching set boasts an impressive design similar to Mies van
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

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Find a variety of van der mies available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct van der mies — often made from metal, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. There are 1322 antique and vintage van der mies for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 30 modern editions to choose from as well. Van der mies have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Van der mies bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made van der mies over the years, but those made by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll and Thonet are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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Questions About Van Der Mies
  • 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
    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, 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
    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 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
    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 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
    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
    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
    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 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.