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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
Category

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
Mies van der Rohe Three-Seat Sofa
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Chicago, IL
Mies Knoll Production three-seat sofa, reupholstered with Spinneybeck leather aniline dyed hides
Category

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
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Mid Century Sofa
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Mid Century Sofa This sofa measures: 91 wide x 36 deep x 29 inches
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Sofa by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International (1965)
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Sofa by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International (1965) Elevate your living space with this
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

1960s Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll International Brown Leather Three Seat Sofa
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous Model No. 263 three-seater sofa, designed by Mies Van Der Rohe and
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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
Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Daybed/Couch in Black Leather
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Elevate your living space with the timeless elegance of Mies van der Rohe's Barcelona couch/daybed
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Steel

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Krefeld Settee or Sofa in Dark Brown Leather for Knoll
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in St. Louis, MO
Architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe designed Krefeld settee in a rich dark brown leather for Knoll
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Leather, Wood

Florence Knoll 1960's Original Brown Mohair with Chrome Legs Vintage Sofa
By Florence Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
learned from her mentor, Mies van der Rohe, this couch is often described as "Utterly Modern and
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair

Joe D'Urso Island Sofa for Donghia Knoll Plaidtastic Fabric tete-a-tete chaise
By Joe D'Urso, Donghia
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Van Der Rohe’s designs. The sofa comes in two pieces with the long chaise connecting in to the large
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Couch Daybed in Ivory Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
Knoll Barcelona Couch / Daybed, Model 258L. Designed by Mies van der Rohe, originally in 1930. in
Category

2010s Daybeds

Materials

Leather

Designer Knoll Studio Krefeld Suite Sofa and Armchairs by Mies Van Der Rohe
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in London, GB
Designer Knoll Krefeld suite sofa and armchairs by Mies van der Rohe still selling for £18000 (in
Category

2010s Sofas

Materials

Leather

1980s Pair of Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe MR10 Leather Dining Side Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet
Located in West Reading, PA
This is a pair of MR10 side dining chairs, initially designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Sofas

Materials

Leather

Pair of 1970 Beautiful Leather Stainless Steel Sofa
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Couzon au Mont d'Or, FR
An interesting pair of sofa made of leather and high quality of stainless steel (very heavy). Good
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mies van der Rohe Design Drawing, Couch
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Chicago, IL
Couch design drawing The office of Mies van der Rohe Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Drawings

Materials

Paper

Mies van der Rohe Design Drawing, Couch
Mies van der Rohe Design Drawing, Couch
H 31 in W 41.75 in D 0.07 in
Mies van der Rohe Design Drawing, Couch
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Chicago, IL
Couch design drawing The Office of Mies van der Rohe Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Drawings

Materials

Paper

Mies van der Rohe Design Drawing, Couch
Mies van der Rohe Design Drawing, Couch
H 30.75 in W 41.5 in D 0.07 in
Modern Leather Sofa Made in Italy
By Charles and Ray Eames, Ginger Zalaba, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Bruttisellen, CH
“We dedicate a reduction of design to showcase the essence of materials used, this exposes the purity of form and function less is more.”- Ginger Zalaba For over 30 years the fami...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas

Materials

Leather

Modern Leather Sofa Made in Italy
Modern Leather Sofa Made in Italy
H 31.11 in W 105.52 in D 74.41 in
Unmatched Pair of Barcelona Sofas
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Bronx, NY
Large Barcelona style sofa and settee, couch in the style of Knoll and loveseat attributed to
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Chrome

Unmatched Pair of Barcelona Sofas
Unmatched Pair of Barcelona Sofas
H 31 in W 60 in D 28 in
Mies van der Rohe Sofa for Knoll
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mies Van Der Rohe sofa for Knoll Studio, no longer in production. leather sofa with wood legs, legs
Category

Vintage 1970s American Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mies van der Rohe Sofa for Knoll
Mies van der Rohe Sofa for Knoll
H 25 in W 62 in D 32 in
Mies Van Der Rohe Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Leather Sofa,manufactured by Knoll. From the estate of a Knoll
Category

20th Century American Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mies Van Der Rohe Sofa
Mies Van Der Rohe Sofa
H 32 in W 91 in D 32 in
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona Couch/ Daybed by Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Highland, IN
Designed in 1930 to compliment his Barcelona chairs, this couch/ daybed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Style Barcelona Sofa Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Style
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful sofa features wonderful tufted upholstery and a sturdy chrome frame. This classic
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Mies Van Der Rohe Barcelona Daybed
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Chicago, IL
Classic Mies Daybed in solid oiled walnut with reupholstered cushion and pillow in Spinneybeck leather. Retains Knoll International label on the underside of frame. 4 matching Tugen...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Mies Van Der Rohe Barcelona  Daybed
Mies Van Der Rohe Barcelona  Daybed
H 16.25 in W 78 in D 38.25 in
Sofa by Mies van der Rohe
Located in Dorchester, MA
This beautiful Mies brown leather sofa is in like new condition
Category

20th Century American Sofas

Materials

Leather

Sofa by Mies van der Rohe
Sofa by Mies van der Rohe
H 30 in W 91 in D 32 in
Blue Leather Sofa, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, 1980
By Interior Crafts
Located in Chicago, IL
Blue leather sofa, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, designed by Mies in Germany, 1930. Sofa was later
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

MIES VAN DER ROHE
Located in Chicago, IL
Knoll International, Green leather sofa.
Category

American Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

MIES VAN DER ROHE
MIES VAN DER ROHE
H 32 in W 91 in D 33 in
Knoll Leather Sofa Mies van der Rohe Lilly Reich Designed Krefeld Sofa
By Knoll, Lilly Reich
Located in West Hartford, CT
Mies van der Rohe and his longtime collaborator Lilly Reich designed this lounge collection in 1927
Category

Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

86 Modernist Chairs Van der Rohe for Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Clermont, FL
. Designed by Mies van der Rohe considered one of the pioneers of modernist design in both architecture and
Category

20th Century American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Barcelona Styled Sofa in Sunbrella Fabric
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. This six cushion sofa has splayed legs making for a laid back and comfortable
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

1970s Chrome Three-Seat Sofa
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
A slim and trim three-seat sofa with tufted backs and seats in caramel leather against an
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

1970s Chrome Three-Seat Sofa
1970s Chrome Three-Seat Sofa
H 26 in W 64 in D 28 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Barcelona Style Loveseat Sofa
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Chicago, IL
Barcelona sofa designed by Mies Van Der Rohe and later manufactured by Knoll. The loveseat sofa has
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Mies van der Rohe Barcelona Couch Daybed
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Barcelona Couch, designed by Mies van der Rohe and manufactured by Knoll. An iconic modernist
Category

Vintage 1970s International Style Daybeds

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Cognac Tufted Sofa
By Florence Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern leatherette tufted sofa with chrome steel legs. Cushions are buoyant and robust
Category

1990s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Leather Loveseat Sofa, 1970s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Coronado, CA
A solid and very uncommon cube form loveseat sofa designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and
Category

Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Black and Chrome Modular Seating, Button Tufted Sofa, Mies Tugenhat
By Lilly Reich, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Buffalo, NY
lines reminiscent of the iconic Tugenhat chair designed by Mies Van der Rohe and Lilly Reich, retains
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Barcelona style Love Seat
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe style Black Naughahyde very comfortable, tufted, polished Steel Sofa with
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Barcelona style Love Seat
Barcelona style Love Seat
H 32 in W 48 in D 28.5 in
Barcelona Couch, Daybed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Brussels, BE
Barcelona couch, daybed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Knoll Studio "Krefeld" Sofa and Armchairs in Red Leather by Mies Van Der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Barrowford, GB
your interest in this Mies Van Der Rohe masterpiece, Knoll Studio pieces are the epitome of
Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather

1970s Mies Van Der Rohe Barcelona Daybed Couch for Knoll Rosewood / Tan Leather
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A great example of the timeless Barcelona couch Daybed designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Florence Knoll Sofa on Steel Base in Heather Grey Tweed Fabric
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Florence Knoll learned from her mentor, Mies van der Rohe—the sofa is utterly modern and totally timeless
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Florence Knoll for Knoll Original Tufted 3-Seat Sofa Cream White, USA 1954-2000s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
approach Florence Knoll learned from her mentor, Mies van der Rohe—the sofa is utterly modern and totally
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Textile

Florence Knoll Sofa & Chair Set on Steel Bases in Heather Grey Tweed Fabric
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Florence Knoll learned from her mentor, Mies van der Rohe—the sofa is utterly modern and totally timeless
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Barcelona Couch - Mies van der Rohe for Knoll style
Located in New Orleans, LA
Chic, everlastingly appropriate. Large platform daybed in tufted cream colored leather with a roll headrest.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Barcelona loveseat sofa, knoll replica, 1980s
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in View Park, CA
A very high-end 1980s replica of the iconic Barcelona sofa designed by Mies van der Rohe in the
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Bauhaus Loveseats

Materials

Chrome

Rosewood and Leather Sofa, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll, 1960
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Ludwig Mies van der Rohe designed sofa. Designed by Mies in Germany, 1930, produced by Knoll
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Sofa by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International (1965)
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Chicago, IL
Sofa by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International (1965) Elevate your living space with this
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Barcelona Table Mies van der Rohe 1929 Knoll International Steel Chrome Bauhaus
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Munster, NRW
Knoll Barcelona Coffee Table - Barcelona Coffee Table by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. The so-called
Category

Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Sofa Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mies Van Der Rohe "Daybed Barcelona" Replica of Design
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Mies Van Der Rohe "Daybed Barcelona" Replica of design by Mies Van Der Rohe in 1929. Made in wood
Category

20th Century German Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Barcelona Style Leather Sofa
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This tufted white leather sofa in the style of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe makes a stylish addition to
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Sofa Daybed Constanze by Johannes Spalt for Wittmann, Austria 1960ies
By Wittmann, Johannes Spalt, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Sofa Daybed Mod. Constanze Designed by Johannes Spalt for Wittmann, Austria 1960ies. An
Category

20th Century Sofas

Materials

Steel

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Krefeld Leather Settee Sofa for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mies van der Rohe Krefeld Tan leather settee for Knoll. Recent production based on his 1930s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Leather, Wood

Barcelona Couch, Daybed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, Ed. 2008
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Brussels, BE
Barcelona couch, daybed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, ed. 2008. “Certificate of
Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Steel

Knoll Barcelona Couch Daybed or Sofa in White Sabrina Leather, circa 1997
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Knoll Barcelona couch daybed or sofa in white Sabrina leather, circa 1997 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Daybeds

Italian Mid-Century Modern Brown Leather Round Head Bolster Daybed Sofa
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Mid-Century Modern brown leather round head bolster daybed sofa.
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Florence Knoll Lounge Chair on Steel Base in Heather Grey Tweed Fabric
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Chattanooga, TN
from her mentor, Mies van der Rohe—the sofa is utterly modern and totally timeless. Professionally
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mies van der Rohe sofa for Knoll in black leather
Located in Hollywood, CA
A sofa upholstered in black designed with Walnut plinth legs, designed by Mies van der Rohe for
Category

Vintage 1960s American Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mies van der Rohe Style Sofa
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Unique sofa with teak bottom ribbon wrap in the style of Mies van der Rohe. Original biege velvet
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Mies van der Rohe Style Sofa
Mies van der Rohe Style Sofa
H 33 in W 90 in D 31.5 in
Leather Sofa by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Waltham, MA
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe designed sofa for Knoll. Sofa features tufted leather seat cushions, two
Category

Vintage 1960s American International Style Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Knoll Studio Krefeld Two-Seat Sofa Settee Mies van der Rohe Leather 2
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Knoll Studio ‘Krefeld' two-seat sofa as designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe based on his original
Category

Late 20th Century English Sofas

Materials

Oak, Suede

Knoll Studio Krefeld Three-Seat Sofa Settee Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Leather
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Knoll Studio ‘Krefeld' three-seat sofa as designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe based on his
Category

Late 20th Century English Sofas

Materials

Oak, Suede

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Van Der Rohe Couch For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the van der rohe couch you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A van der rohe couch — often made from animal skin, leather and wood — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the van der rohe couch you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right van der rohe couch, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made van der rohe couch over the years, but those crafted by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll and Florence Knoll are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Van Der Rohe Couch?

Prices for a van der rohe couch start at $980 and top out at $15,000 with the average selling for $6,500.
Questions About Van Der Rohe Couch
  • 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
    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
    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, 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.