Mies van der Rohe

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886-1969), a German-born architect and educator, is widely acknowledged as one of the 20th century's greatest architects. By emphasizing open space and revealing the industrial materials used in construction, he helped define modern architecture.

Brno chair

Designed by Mies for his renowned Tugendhat House in Brno, Czech Republic, this chair - with its lean profile, clean lines and meticulous attention to detail - reflects the groundbreaking simplicity of its original environment.