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Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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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Style: Modern
Creator: Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Vintage Pair of Knoll Brno Flat Bar Chairs by Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Knoll Brno Flat Bar Chairs, Cantilever Design, Newly Chrome Plated and Reupholstered in a Sage Color Mohair, Padded Armrest
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Cut Steel, Chrome

Set of 8 - Knoll BRNO Leather Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in New York, NY
Presenting a set of 8 Knoll BRNO tubular chairs in camel leather. The chairs are an iconic modern design from the 1930s that are consistently feat...
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1990s American Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Leather

2010 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Brno Tubular Chrome Dining / Arm Chairs
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an authentic(sold individually) labelled Mies Van Der Rohe Brno chair in red fabric with a lovely gleaming chromed tubular steel frame. The chairs were manufactu...
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Early 2000s American Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Set of 4 modern black leather Brno chrome tube chairs
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of 4 modern black leather Brno chrome tube chairs. Chrome tubular bent frame with soft black leather upholstery. classic modern design by Ludwig ...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Chrome

C. 1960s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Ottoman in Red Leather restored
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a circa 1960s production Barcelona stool or ottoman, produced by Knoll, with a leather seat and polished stainless steel frame. This came from the private collection of Gratz...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Steel

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

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Steel

Set of 2 - Knoll Barcelona Ottomans Dark Brown Leather
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in New York, NY
Sold as a pair. Excellent condition. Mies van der Rohe Barcelona Ottomans for Knoll in dark brown leather. Knoll label under the seat.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Leather

Mies Van der Rohe Barcelona Chair in Gold Leaf Leather w/ Gold Plated Frame
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an exceptionally rare and unusual Barcelona chair, produced by Gratz Industries, one of the original metal fabricators that produced the Barcelona chair for Knoll. We were ...
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2010s American Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Steel

C. 1960s Mies van der Rohe Brno High Back Chair in Gold over Bronze Frame
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a rare Brno chair designed by Mies van der Rohe, produced circa 1960’s, with custom high back and also gold plated over actual bronze flat bar which is very unusual. Gratz In...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Bronze

2009 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Tubular Brno Chair in Black Fabric Sets Avail
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a tubular Brno Chair, designed by Mies Van Der Rohe and manufactured by Knoll. Multiple chairs are available, though the price listed is for each chair. There was originally ...
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Early 2000s American Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Steel

2021 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chair in Upgraded Black Leather
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 2021 production Barcelona lounge chair, designed by Mies van der Rohe and produced by Knoll. It has a chromed steel frame, though notably has an upgraded black leather, whi...
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2010s American Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Steel

2007 Set of 6 Knoll Brno Tubular Dining Chairs by Mies van der Rohe in Leather
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of 6 Brno dining chairs, model 245A, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929. This particular set was produced in 2007 by Knoll. The listed price includes the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Steel

2023 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Daybed in White Leather, Model 258L
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Barcelona Couch / Daybed, Model 258L, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1930. This particular example was produced by Knoll in 2023. It features a tubular polishe...
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2010s American Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Steel

1970s Set of 6 Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll MR10 Dining Chairs in Rattan & Chrome
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of six 1970s vintage MR10 Chairs, designed by Mies Van Der Rohe and produced by Knoll International. These are gorgeous original examples, which still retain...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Chrome

1980 Knoll Mies van der Rohe Model 242 MR Adjustable Lounge Chair in Leather
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Model 242 MR adjustable Chaise Lounge, originally designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927. This particular example was produ...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Stainless Steel

1980s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair in Black Leather
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an authentic circa 1980s production Knoll Barcelona chair, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich in 1929. The design features a graceful polished stainless...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Leather

2000s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Flat Bar Stainless Brno Chair Blue Leather 5x
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is the Flat Bar Brno Chair (five are available, priced separately), designed by Mies van der Rohe and manufactured by Knoll. Notably, this is the solid stainless steel version w...
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Early 2000s American Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Stainless Steel

2020 Mies van der Rohe Flat Bar Brno Chairs for Knoll in Grey Leather
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is the 2020 production Flat Bar Brno Chair, designed by Mies Van Der Rohe and manufactured by Knoll. The price listed is for each chair. Four chairs are available in gray leathe...
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2010s American Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Steel

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 Furniture

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Fabric

2006 Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Studio Red Leather MR EO7M Lounge Arm Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a (sold separately) Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Studio MR arm chair in gorgeous red leather upholstery. These examples came from the e...
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Early 2000s American Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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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 Furniture

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Leather, Walnut

C. 2009 Pair of Mies Van Der Rohe Knoll Krefeld Lounge Chairs in Red Leather
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
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 Furniture

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Leather, Walnut

Daybed designed by Mies van der Rohe. U.S.A., Knoll International.
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Daybed designed by Mies van der Rohe. U.S.A., Knoll International, 2010. The Barcelona daybed with Hardwood frame, tubular steel legs with a polished stainless steel finish and a su...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Metal

Barcelona coffee table from Knoll International
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Greding, DE
Barcelona table, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Table top in clear flat glass, and chrome polished base.
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20th Century Spanish Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Chrome

Vintage Barcelona Chair & Footstool by Knoll International, Early 1970s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Lounge chair and footstool designed by Mies van der Rohe. U.S.A., Knoll International, Early 1970s. Original super vintage and patinated 'BARCELONA CHAIR' in brown leather. Chrome...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Leather

Mies van der Rohe Flat Chromed Steel for Knoll Cow Fur 255 Brno Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in IT
Mies van der Rohe chromed steel Knoll Int. Cow fur brno chair. Two available. Price per chair. This chair has been recently reupholstered in cow fur. Labelled with a tag of Knoll Int...
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Late 20th Century European Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Steel

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 Furniture

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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 / stainless steel Measures: Height: 76 cm Width: 74 cm Depth: 70 cm Perfect new c...
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2010s Italian Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Metal

Knoll Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe Barcelona Day Bed, 2010
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Hamburg, PA
A classic modern Barcelona Day Bed designed by Mies Van der Rohe for Knoll. This designer day bed is from 2010 and was originally priced new for $14,000. Our price is competitive and...
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2010s Italian Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Knoll by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe & Lilly Reich Black Leather Barcelona Armchair
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll, Lilly Reich
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe and Lilly Reich in 1925 and introduced at the Internal Exposition hosted in Barcelona in 1929, the Barcelona chair has since become on...
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1920s Italian Modern Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture

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Leather

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

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe furniture, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 222 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 5 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture 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 furniture by Vladimir Kagan, Craft Associates, and Century Furniture. Prices for Ludwig Mies van der Rohe furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $142 and can go as high as $65,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,162.
Questions About Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture
  • 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
    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 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
    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, 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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