Knoll

Brno Chair, Flat Bar - Fabric

$4,972.00 CAD

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 meticulous attention to detail.

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Product Description

Conceived by Mies van der Rohe in 1930 for the now legendary Tugendhat house in Brno, Czech Republic, this modern classic’s form reflects the spareness of Mies’ designs for the house and its interiors. An icon of 20th-century design, it is celebrated for its lean profile, clean lines and meticulous craftsmanship. The Brno chair is available in thin- and thick-seat versions, with hand-ground, hand-buffed stainless steel or mirror chrome frames. Knoll continues to produce each chair to Mies’ original specifications, thanks to a collaboration with the Mies van der Rohe Archives and the Museum of Modern Art, New York.

Key Features
Frame is hand-ground and hand-buffed to a mirror finish	The Brno flat bar chair is upholstered in Classic Boucle fabric
No visible connections between seat and frame	Six clear plastic optional glides in specially drilled holes
Seat has an inner hardwood frame cushioned with variable density foam. Dymetrol seat suspension enhances comfort level	The KnollStudio logo and signature of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe are stamped into the frame of the chair under the arm

Dimensions - Brno Chair (Flat Bar)

Width	Depth
22.75"	22.5"
Height	Seat Height
31.5"	17.5"
Arm Height	Weight
25.75"	n/a

Product Downloads

Manuals	Knoll Flat Bar Brno Chair Product Sheet (PDF)
	Knoll Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Collection (PDF)
Materials	Knoll Textile Care Instructions (PDF)
	Knoll Paints and Laminates (PDF)

Designer

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe was a pioneering modernist architect and designer known for his minimalist philosophy, famously expressed in the phrase “less is more.” Through his collaboration with Knoll, he created some of the most iconic furniture of the 20th century, including the Barcelona Chair and Brno Chair. His work helped define modern architecture and furniture design with its emphasis on clarity, structure, and refined simplicity. See more

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