Name: MR Armchair: Cane Rattan
SKU: 10741
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MR Armchair: Cane Rattan

USD $1,460.00

The MR Armchair with Cane Rattan was designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe as part of his iconic MR Collection. First introduced at the influential Stuttgart Weissenhof Estate exhibition in 1927, this chair combines the structural innovation of tubular steel with the natural lightness of cane rattan.

The MR Armchair’s cantilevered design was influenced by fellow Bauhaus master Marcel Breuer and inspired by 19th-century iron rocking chairs. It provides a breathable and comfortable seat and back as a distinctive alternative to the leather sling version.

Shown with Polished Chrome Steel Frame.

The Archetype Forms MR Armchair: Cane Rattan is a faithful reproduction of the original Mies van der Rohe MR Chair with Arms, Cane Rattan.

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Designer

Mies van der Rohe

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886-1969) was a German-American architect and designer who profoundly shaped modern architecture and furniture design. He began his career in Berlin before emigrating to the United States in 1937. Van der Rohe''s minimalist aesthetic is epitomized by his motto "less is more." His iconic Barcelona Chair and Ottoman (1929) were designed with Lilly Reich for welcoming the Spanish King and Queen to the German Pavilion at the Barcelona International Exhibition. His Barcelona Daybed (1930) and MR Chair series (1927) further showcase his mastery of minimalist form with organic and industrial materials. Mies's architectural achievements include the Seagram Building in New York and the Farnsworth House . His work is characterized by clean lines, detailed craftsmanship, and innovative use of industrial materials.

Bauhaus, Modernism & Mid-Century Modern Furniture Designer Ludwig Mie van der Rohe Furniture in Canada & USA

Product Dimensions

Depth (cm): 82.55
Width (cm): 53.35
Height (cm): 78.75
Depth (in): 32.5 inches
Width (in): 21 inches
Height (in): 31 inches

MR Armchair Cane Rattan Construction:

Seat: Hand Woven Natural Cane with Clear Varnish or Other Premium Selection from Archetype Forms
Structure: Tubular Steel in Polished Chrome or Other Premium Treated, Painted or Powder-Coated Option from Archetype Forms
Suspension: Cantilever
Glides: Plastic

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe once remarked, “It is better to be good than to be original,” reflecting his belief in building on existing ideas to achieve excellence. The MR Armchair demonstrates this philosophy, drawing on Marcel Breuer’s pioneering use of tubular steel and the flowing curves of 19th-century iron rocking chairs. The original design is featured in the Victoria and Albert Museum collection in the UK.

The MR Armchair with Cane Rattan is available in a MR Side Chair Cane Rattan version, with both versions also available in leather.

Shop the MR Armchair: Cane Rattan, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe, online in Canada and the USA. Bring the history of Bauhaus Design and International Style into your space.

Also available in the MR Armchair Sling version.