Pair of 'MR' armchairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

This pair of MR lounge chairs was designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927 and produced by Knoll Studio after 1996. The MR collection represents some of the earliest steel furniture designs by the famous architect and designer Mies van der Rohe. The choice of materials is inspired by Bauhaus master Marcel Breuer, while the shapes are considered modern derivatives of 19th-century iron rocking chairs. This lot was produced by Knoll after 1996, as indicated by the engraved label on the crossbar connecting the two bases. The two chairs, in dark espresso brown leather, are in excellent condition as shown in the photos. The soft leather cushions are sewn into quilted panels and supported by a seamless tubular steel frame with a polished chrome finish. Both pieces bear the KnollStudio logo and the designer's engraved signature.