Design Within Reach
Mr Armchair
Mr Armchair
| Seat: | Rattan Rattan |
| Frame: | Chrome Metal |
| Legs: | Chrome Metal |
Defined by sweeping tubular steel arms, the MR Armchair balances a bold silhouette with pared-down details. It’s a striking chair that will stand the test of time. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s MR Chair was designed in 1927 as part of his contribution to the Weissenhof exhibit in Stuttgart, Germany. The chair’s cantilevered design uses tubular steel – a technological novelty at the time – to create an intuitively accessible and ergonomic seat. Still made to Mies’ original specifications, the MR Armchair is perfectly balanced, featuring the material innovation and lack of ornamentation that epitomize the International Style. It was awarded the Museum of Modern Art Award in 1977 and the Design Center Stuttgart Award in 1978. The frame of this piece is stamped with the KnollStudio logo and Mies van der Rohe’s signature. This is the authentic MR Chair produced by Knoll.
Bold tubular steel frame in polished chrome or ultra-matte powder-coated finish.
Contrasting materials lend tactile impact.
Comfortable cantilevered seat.
