Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Brno Chair

Brno Chair (Model MR50) Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in collaboration with Lilly Reich between 1929 and 1930, the Brno Chair was custom-made for the Tugendhat House in Brno, Czech Republic. A masterpiece of modernist furniture, it embodies Mies’ iconic maxim: “Less is More”。

• Design Context：Created during the peak of the Bauhaus movement, it served as the core furniture for the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Tugendhat House, with 24 tubular steel versions and 1 flat steel version originally produced for the dining room and bedroom。
• Structural Innovation：Features a revolutionary cantilever one-piece steel frame with no rear legs. The frame bends into a continuous C-shape from the mid-backrest, curves forward to form armrests, then loops under the seat to the floor, creating a weightless, floating visual effect。
• Materials & Finishes：Available in tubular steel and flat bar steel versions. The original frame was polished stainless steel; modern iterations often use chrome-plated steel. The seat and backrest are upholstered in premium leather for durability and minimalist aesthetics。
• Legacy & Recognition：An icon of 20th-century design, it is in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York. It was also named one of the “80 Man-Made Treasures” in the 2005 BBC series Around the World in 80 Treasures, shaping the development of minimalism and functionalism in furniture design。

Size: Approx. 575×600×850mm

Material: Stainless steel frame, genuine leather contact surface