Bauhaus Industrial
The foundation of modernism, the Bauhaus movement of the 1920s rejected the ornate and ornamental in favor of the functional, paring design to its essence and pioneering the use of steel, glass, and concrete. Le Corbusier and Mies van der Rohe were the standard-bearers of a revolutionary movement that continues to influence architects and designers today.
Elements of the style
Industrial materials such as steel, concrete, and glass mixed with luxe materials such as leather
Clean lines, rectilinear forms, and emphasis on function without frills
Open-plan spaces with large expanses of glass that are stripped of architectural ornamentation
A spare, neutral palette of black, white, and grey sparked with touches of saturated color
“Less is more.”
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Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Defining designs
Barcelona Chair
An icon of modernism, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona Chair, designed in 1929, features precise tufting of premium leather on a cross-braced, polished chrome frame.
USM Haller
Designed in 1961, the precision-crafted, industrial USM Haller system features chromed tubular steel frames with powder-coated steel doors and panels in 7 colors.
Palissade Dining
With its ribbons of powder-coated steel, the Palissade Collection, designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, melds visual simplicity with core strength and elegance with comfort.
Mode Desk
A new design by Afteroom that’s as sleek and innovative as classic modern pieces, the Mode Desk lets you choose different top and drawer colors and even drawer placement.
Lauki Storage
This streamlined collection appears almost frameless, with push-latch drawer glides instead of hardware and a gleaming lacquered finish in 6 colors.
Barcelona Table
With a seamless, single-piece, cross-braced chrome base and square glass top, this 1930 design exemplifies the precision of all Mies van der Rohe’s work.
Min Bed
Though minimalist in form, the metal Min Bed devotes attention to the details: curved corners, a gently curved and angled headboard in a wide choice of materials, and airy slender legs.
1966 Collection Chaise
Designed by Richard Schultz in 1966 for Florence Knoll, this adjustable chaise is designed to stand up to the elements with powder-coated aluminum and vinyl-coated mesh.