Elegant in its restraint and exceptional in its construction, the Knoll Brno Tubular Armchair is a landmark of twentieth-century furniture design.
Created by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich in 1930 for the Tugendhat House in Brno, this celebrated chair embodies the modernist pursuit of simplicity, where every curve, material and structural detail serves a clear purpose.
The defining feature is its continuous tubular-steel frame, which flows seamlessly from the armrests into the cantilevered base. This ingenious construction eliminates the need for conventional rear legs, allowing the chair to flex gently under weight while creating a distinctive floating effect. The polished metalwork provides a crisp architectural outline, beautifully balanced by the upholstered seat and back, which introduce softness and comfort to the precise geometry.
An authentic, licensed original by Knoll, the Brno Tubular Armchair preserves the integrity of Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich’s influential design. Its carefully engineered frame, refined upholstery and considered proportions reflect a commitment to material quality and craftsmanship that transcends passing trends.
The chair’s streamlined profile makes it particularly suited to contemporary dining rooms, executive offices and sophisticated meeting spaces. Equally effective as a standalone accent, it brings a sense of architectural refinement to residential interiors, pairing effortlessly with natural timber, stone and other carefully selected materials.
Nearly a century after its creation, the Brno Tubular Armchair remains a compelling example of furniture reduced to its essential elements without sacrificing comfort or character. More than a functional seat, it is a piece of design history - an enduring expression of authenticity, innovation and modernist elegance.
Materials:Frame - Tubular pre-stressed, pre-buffed polished chrome. Seat and back are moulded polyurethane foam on belted metal frame. Spinneybeck Volo Leather
Dimensions: Height - 79cm x Width - 55cm x Depth - 63cm (Seat Height - 44.5cm / Height to Arm - 66.5cm)
Delivery Time: Around 8/10 weeks
** Designed in 1929. The Knoll Studio logo and signature of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe are stamped onto the base of the chair.
*** Other leathers are available, click “contact us” and email us for more information ***
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe was a German-American architect. He was commonly referred to as Mies, his surname. Along with Alvar Aalto, Le Corbusier, Walter Gropius and Frank Lloyd Wright, he is regarded as one of the pioneers of Modernist Architecture & Design. His Barcelona chair is one of modern design's true classics, often imitated but never bettered.
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