The MR Lounge Chair with Arms was designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe as part of the MR Collection, first introduced at the influential Stuttgart Weissenhof Estate exhibition in 1927. The MR Lounge Chair with Arms combines a seamless tubular steel frame with a channel quilted cushion of leather, seamed into sections supported by belting straps for for relaxed support. The design was influenced by Marcel Breuer’s use of tubular steel and 19th-century iron rocking chairs. It has been recognized with awards such as the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Award in 1977 and the Design Centre Stuttgart Award in 1978. Shop the MR Lounge Chair with Arms by Mies van der Rohe in Canada. Also available in an armless version as the MR Lounge Chair Armless.Shown in White Aniline Leather on Polished Chrome Steel.
MR Lounge Chair: Armchair
CAD $1,760
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.
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.
Product Dimensions
Depth (cm): 92.05
Width (cm): 65.4
Height (cm): 87
Depth (in): 36.25 inches
Width (in): 25.75 inches
Height (in): 34.25 inches
Construction:
- Upholstery: Custom Premium Hide or Fabric Selection from Archetype Forms
- Structure: Tubular Cantilever Steel Frame in Polished Chrome or Other Premium Treated, Painted or Powder-Coated Option from Archetype Forms
- Support: Custom Natural Belting Hide or Other Premium Selection from Archetype Forms
- Padding: High-Density Polyurethane Foam
- Fastening: Aluminum Snaps
- Glides: Plastic
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