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.

MR Armchair Leather Sling Construction:

Seat: Custom Natural Belting Hide Sling or Other Premium Selection from Archetype Forms

Lacing: Black Leather

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’s philosophy of “less is more” is evident in the MR Armchair, which strips away unnecessary elements to reveal its essential elegance and functionality. Introduced at the Stuttgart Weissenhof Estate exhibition in 1927, the MR Armchair builds on Marcel Breuer’s pioneering use of tubular steel and the graceful curves of 19th-century iron rocking chairs, for its timeless and modern design.

The leather sling seat offers a comfortable and supportive alternative to the cane rattan version, with its sophisticated interplay of industrial materials and artisanal craftsmanship. This MR Armchair design has gained cultural prominence, appearing in films such as Widows, Weekend at Bernie’s, and the Prometheus promo short film. It is also part of the Victoria and Albert Museum collection in the UK.

The MR Armchair with Leather Sling is available in an MR Side Chair Sling version, with both available in cane rattan options.

Shop the MR Armchair: Leather Sling, 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 Side Chair Cane Rattan version.

The Archetype Forms MR Armchair: Leather Sling is a faithful reproduction of the original Mies van der Rohe MR Chair with Arms in Leather Sling. This item is not manufactured by or affiliated with the original designer(s) and associated parties.