MIES
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886–1969), a world-renowned representative of modern architecture, left his mark on Brno with a single, yet truly exceptional project – Villa Tugendhat. This house, famous for its open layout and generous use of glass, steel, and luxurious materials, represents the pinnacle of modernist architecture and is now listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Villa Tugendhat is today one of the most important works of modern architecture in the world.
We find both the white colour characteristic of Fuchs's buildings and Wiesner's travertine here. However, the unique and instantly recognisable feature is the ebony wall surrounding the dining table, which gave shape to the Mies brooch in our collection.
Due to the natural material used, each piece is an original with its own unique pattern.
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
(1886–1969)
Mies van der Rohe was a German architect, one of the most important representatives of Modernism and the International Style. He started in Germany, where he became director of the Bauhaus, and later emigrated to the USA. He is famous for his emphasis on minimalism and the principle of "less is more". His iconic buildings include the Pavilion in Barcelona, the Villa Tugendhat in Brno and the Seagram Building skyscraper in New York. His work was a major influence on the shape of 20th century modern architecture.