Brno chair

[ bur-noh chair ]

noun

1. an armchair designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1930, having a cantilevered frame of chromium-plated or stainless steel composed of two interlocking parts, one forming the legs and arms and the other the seat and back frame, with the back and seat lightly upholstered and usually covered with leather.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Brno chair¹

Originally created in 1930 for a house in Brno designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe ( def )

Example Sentences

The Brno chair, originally created for the property, has become a hallmark of his oeuvre.

From Architectural Digest