
Hommage À Mies van der Rohe & Phillip Johnson | Four Seasons Barstool 1958
Four Seasons Barstool

Hommage À Mies van der Rohe & Phillip Johnson | Four Seasons Barstool 1958
Four Seasons Barstool
Hommage À Mies van der Rohe & Phillip Johnson
Four Seasons Barstool
Four Seasons Barstool
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The Four Seasons Barstool was designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1958 for the iconic Four Seasons Restaurant at the Seagram Building in New York.
A collaboration with Philip Johnson, the minimalist Four Season's Barstool reflects Mies’s principle that "less is more," featuring a cantilevered chrome frame and clean lines that complement his Flat Bar Brno Chair.
Shown in Ceruleo Aniline Leather on Hand Ground & Polished Chrome Steel.
The Archetype Forms Four Seasons Barstool is a faithful reproduction of the original Mies van der Rohe and Philip Johnson Four Seasons Barstool.
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Distinguishing Features
Distinguishing Features
Designer
Designer
Mies van der Rohe
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.
Dimensions
Dimensions
Width: 43.2 cm
Height: 76.2 cm
Depth: 43.2 cm
Construction
Construction
Product Details
Product Details
Four Seasons Barstool Construction:
- Upholstery: Custom Premium Hide or Fabric Selection from Archetype Forms
- Structure: Bent Steel in Polished or Brushed Stainless Steel or Other Premium Treated, Painted or Powder-Coated Option from Archetype Forms
- Seat Frame: Plywood
- Padding: High-Density Foam
Designed in 1958 for the Four Seasons Restaurant at the Seagram Building in New York, the Four Seasons Barstool represents the collaboration between Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Philip Johnson. This barstool reflects Mies’s commitment to refined simplicity, following his principle that "less is more." Its cantilevered steel frame achieves structural elegance while offering subtle, springing comfort and support, tying into the restaurant’s interior and its other pieces, like Mies’s Flat Bar and Tubular Brno Chair.
The stool’s bent steel structure, paired with premium upholstery, balances industrial precision and functional luxury. High-density foam padding ensures long-lasting comfort, while the minimalist profile speaks to Mies’s belief in removing superfluous elements to focus on the essentials of design.
The Four Seasons Barstool embodies the International Style’s emphasis on material innovation and architectural harmony, making it a timeless addition to any modern space.
Shop the Four Seasons Barstool, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe and Philip Johnson, online in Canada and the USA. Bring the history of Bauhaus Design and International Style into your space.
The Archetype Forms Four Seasons Barstool is a faithful reproduction of the original Mies van der Rohe and Philip Johnson Four Seasons Barstool. This item is not manufactured by or affiliated with the original designer(s) and associated parties.
Reproduction
Reproduction
Product Information
Distinguishing Features
Designer
Mies van der Rohe
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.
Dimensions
Width: 43.2 cm
Height: 76.2 cm
Depth: 43.2 cm
Construction
Product Details
Four Seasons Barstool Construction:
- Upholstery: Custom Premium Hide or Fabric Selection from Archetype Forms
- Structure: Bent Steel in Polished or Brushed Stainless Steel or Other Premium Treated, Painted or Powder-Coated Option from Archetype Forms
- Seat Frame: Plywood
- Padding: High-Density Foam
Designed in 1958 for the Four Seasons Restaurant at the Seagram Building in New York, the Four Seasons Barstool represents the collaboration between Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Philip Johnson. This barstool reflects Mies’s commitment to refined simplicity, following his principle that "less is more." Its cantilevered steel frame achieves structural elegance while offering subtle, springing comfort and support, tying into the restaurant’s interior and its other pieces, like Mies’s Flat Bar and Tubular Brno Chair.
The stool’s bent steel structure, paired with premium upholstery, balances industrial precision and functional luxury. High-density foam padding ensures long-lasting comfort, while the minimalist profile speaks to Mies’s belief in removing superfluous elements to focus on the essentials of design.
The Four Seasons Barstool embodies the International Style’s emphasis on material innovation and architectural harmony, making it a timeless addition to any modern space.
Shop the Four Seasons Barstool, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe and Philip Johnson, online in Canada and the USA. Bring the history of Bauhaus Design and International Style into your space.
The Archetype Forms Four Seasons Barstool is a faithful reproduction of the original Mies van der Rohe and Philip Johnson Four Seasons Barstool. This item is not manufactured by or affiliated with the original designer(s) and associated parties.
Reproduction

Hommage À Mies van der Rohe & Phillip Johnson
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.