Ludwig Mies van der Rohe 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.

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

MR Lounge Chair Armchair

The MR Lounge Chair was originally designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and introduced in the late 1920s as part of the MR Collection. Influenced influenced by Marcel Breuer’s use of tubular steel and the curved forms of 19th-century iron rocking chairs, Mies combined these elements into a cantilevered frame that used modern materials to balance strength and flexibility. The belting hide seat and high-density foam padding ensure comfort and durability, while the minimalist outline reflects his principle that “less is more.”

The MR Lounge Chair earned recognition with the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Award in 1977 and the Design Centre Stuttgart Award in 1978, highlighting its impact on modern design.

Shop the MR Lounge Chair: Armchair, 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 an armless MR Lounge Chair: Armless version.