This graceful, elegant, and beautifully proportioned “MR10” chair, developed from a 1924 design for a cantilevered chair by Mart Stam, was introduced by Mies van der Rohe at the 1927 Stuttgart exhibition and has remained in production ever since. Chromium nickel plated steel cantilever frame, in one piece, curving outwards at top of back. Curved tubular steel stretcher rod across front of seat, and attached to right and left sides of the frame. The back and seat are in one piece of black leather. Original manufacturers Jo. Muller, Berlin, and then Gebruder Thonet, Vienna and Berlin. Mies van der Rohe patented his design of chair embodying the principle of a resilient cantilever, and received a substantial income from royalties on that patent (until leaving Germany). MR chairs and armchairs were shown at the Weissenhof Exhibition Stuttgart , 1927 and the Exposition de la Mode for which Mies and Lilly Reich designed the Café Samt und Seide with leather-slung MR chairs and tubular steel stools and tables from the MR series. It is in great vintage condition with a few minor scuffs to the leather and light rust to the chrome base as is typical of true vintage pieces. This is a vintage piece, not manufactured by Knoll.
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Creator:Lilly Reich(Designer),Ludwig Mies van der Rohe(Designer)
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Design:MR Chair – 256CSMR Series
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Dimensions:Height: 32.29 in (82 cm)Width: 19.69 in (50 cm)Depth: 30.32 in (77 cm)Seat Height: 17.33 in (44 cm)
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Style:Mid-Century Modern(Of the Period)
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Materials and Techniques:ChromeLeather
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Place of Origin:Germany
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Period:Mid-20th Century
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Date of Manufacture:1960’s?
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Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use.
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Seller Location:Tucson, AZ
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Reference Number:Seller: smco-22067Seller: LU6607230431592
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