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Mies van der Rohe Krefeld Collection

Mies van der Rohe Krefeld Collection In 1927, while planning the Esters and Lange residences in Krefeld, Germany, Modernist architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe conceived a restrained, emblematic lounge chair, ottoman and companion table, which embody the syntax, skill and diversity of his work. The Krefeld™ Collection by KnollStudio®, developed in collaboration with The Museum of Modern Art, is a “furniture suite” based on Mies’ original drawings from the Museum’s Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Archive. The beautifully proportioned pieces, originally specified in leather by Mies, offer intimate...

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Mies tied the Esters House, right, to the landscape through tiered terraces. Boldly modern, with little extraneous detail, the Krefeld lounge chair, shown above in Mies’ original drawing with the side table, consists of three upright planes, supporting a generous cushion. Krefeld lounge chair and ottoman, right, in Ronda leather, Negro, finished in Clear Oak; side table finished in Clear Oak. Overleaf: Krefeld settee, lounge chair and sofa in Prima leather, Scarlatti; Prima leather, Vivaldi and Ducale Velours leather, Brandy, respectively, all finished in Wengé; Krefeld side table finished...

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Krefeld Lounge Chair, Ottoman and Side Table

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Originally intended for the Lange and Esters houses in Krefeld, Germany in 1927, the chair was designed to complement the warm brick exteriors of the residences. "That this collection

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Krefeld Lounge Chair and Side Table Lange Esters House,Krefeld Germany. c. 1927 The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Lange &&Esters House,Krefeld Germany. c. 1927 The Museum of Modern Art, New York.

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Mies’ design for the Krefeld ottoman relates closely in spirit to the lounge chair. Mies was involved in every aspect of the Esters House. The interior scheme, above, reflects his interest in a tightly organized plan focusing on select objects. Krefeld lounge chairs, left, in Cordovan leather, Penumbra, finished in Medium Cherry; Krefeld side table finished in Medium Cherry.

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Krefeld Settee, Medium Bench, Side and Coffee Tables

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Mies van der Rohe Krefeld Collection Lounge Chair Medium Bench Settee Large Bench Sofa Ottoman Side Table Coffee Table The Krefeld Collection is available in a wide range of Spinneybeck ® leathers and Knoll textiles. Exclusive finishes include: Clear Oak, Deep Red Mahogany, Light Walnut, Medium Cherry and Wengé. Krefeld settee, left, in Sabrina leather, Black, finished in Wengé; medium bench in Bank Shot fabric, Camel, finished in Wengé; side table and coffee table, finished in Wengé. Front cover: Krefeld lounge chair in Prima leather, Vivaldi, finished in Wengé. Back cover: Krefeld settee...

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