Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, Set of 5 "Brno" Chairs, Italy, 1970s

A stunning and exceptionally elegant set of "Brno" cantilever chairs, a timeless icon of 20th-century design created by Bauhaus master Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1930 for Villa Tugendhat in Brno, and officially produced by Knoll International in the 1970s. The frame is made of steel, and the seat and backrest are upholstered in black velvet.