Ludwig Mies van der Rohe ca. 1930
Designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1930 for his renowned Tugendhat House in Brno, Czech Republic, the Brno Chair reflects the groundbreaking simplicity of its original environment. The chair, an icon of 20th-century design, is celebrated for its lean profile, clean lines and exquisite details. The Tubular Brno chair is available in thin- and thick-seat versions with hand-buffed stainless steel or mirror chrome frames.
Details
Construction and Details
Available in a wide range of KnollTextiles and Spinneybeck® leathers
Thin-seat version, modeled after the original 1929 specifications, is available
Frame available in chrome painted 11 gauge steel. The mirror chrome-plating process includes lengthy nickel and silicone coatings for rust protection and increased durability
Frame available in tubular, pre-stressed, pre-buffed 14 gauge stainless steel
All chairs are polished to a mirror finish
Clean, seamless joints and hidden drilled or countersunk holes (as opposed to punched) render the chair free of deformation
Seat has an inner hardwood frame cushioned with variable density foam. Dymetrol seat suspension enhances comfort level
Sustainable Design and Environmental Certification
GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified®