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Mies

by Archizoom Associati
The Mies armchair was born in 1969 from the idea of using a strip of para rubber or India rubber —strong, elastic materials— as a seat. The structure, a triangle in chrome—plated metal, brings out the purity of the silhouette. The headrest and footrest-lamp cushions are in ponyskin. The name emphasizes the similarity of the structure to the projects of Mies van der Rohe, as a tribute to the great master who died that same year. With its rigorous geometric design, the Mies armchair sums up the philosophy of Archizoom Associati, leading figures of the Italian Radical movement starting in the second half of the 1960s.
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  • year1969
  • typologyarmchair and footrest
  • dimension[armchair] 131[l] x 74[w] x 80[h] cm
    [footrest] 105[l] x 20[w] x 36[h] cm
  • materials[frame] chrome—plated metal
    [seat] silicone sheet that deforms in response to the weight of the body
    [covering] ponyskin
  • colors[structure] metal
    [seat] black
    Natural rubber seat available upon request only. For more information, please contact us.
  • bulb3 x LED E14 3W [max] 3000K
  • weight[armchair] 18 kg
    [footrest] 10 kg
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◿ MIES BY ARCHIZOOM

Designed by Archizoom Associati for Poltronova in 1969, the Mies armchair begins with an unexpected idea: turning a material associated with industrial conveyor belts into a place to sit.

A strip of natural para rubber, strong and elastic, is stretched across a geometric chrome-plated steel structure, reducing the conventional armchair to a few essential elements. In deliberate contrast with the industrial character of the seat, the headrest is upholstered in ponyskin.
The name Mies emphasizes the resemblance of its rigorous structure to the architecture of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, conceived as a tribute to the great master who died in the same year, 1969.

Alongside the armchair, Poltronova presented something even more unexpected: a matching luminous footrest, combining the same steel structure and ponyskin upholstery with light. Together, the two pieces blur the boundaries between furniture, industrial materials and the domestic landscape.
Born from the experimental language of Archizoom Associati, Mies transforms an industrial component into a provocative piece of furniture: essential in construction, unconventional in material, and unmistakably Poltronova.

✧ Mies armchair and luminous footrest are produced by Poltronova.

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◿ MIES BY ARCHIZOOM Designed by Archizoom Associati for Poltronova in 1969, the Mies armchair begins with an unexpected idea: turning a material associated with industrial conveyor belts into a place to sit. A strip of natural para rubber, strong and elastic, is stretched across a geometric chrome-plated steel structure, reducing the conventional armchair to a few essential elements. In deliberate contrast with the industrial character of the seat, the headrest is upholstered in ponyskin. The name Mies emphasizes the resemblance of its rigorous structure to the architecture of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, conceived as a tribute to the great master who died in the same year, 1969. Alongside the armchair, Poltronova presented something even more unexpected: a matching luminous footrest, combining the same steel structure and ponyskin upholstery with light. Together, the two pieces blur the boundaries between furniture, industrial materials and the domestic landscape. Born from the experimental language of Archizoom Associati, Mies transforms an industrial component into a provocative piece of furniture: essential in construction, unconventional in material, and unmistakably Poltronova. ✧ Mies armchair and luminous footrest are produced by Poltronova. #Poltronova #MiesArmchair #ArchizoomAssociati #RadicalDesign #ItalianDesign Mies armchair, Mies chair, Mies footrest, Archizoom Associati, Poltronova, Mies 1969, Italian Radical Design, Radical Design furniture, para rubber chair, natural rubber furniture, chrome-plated steel armchair, ponyskin furniture, luminous footrest, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, 1960s Italian design, collectible design, Made in Italy.

Tension. Interaction. Balance.

◿ Mies by Archizoom Associati

Designed in 1969. Available today.

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Mies armchair by Archizoom Associati is an iconic example of Italian Radical design and furniture design. Featuring a chromed metal structure and an elastic rubber seat, it challenges traditional ideas of comfort. Made in Italy.

📸 Shot by @kaylaraquel.studio
💡 Shooting production @emmabyvanck.dvd
✍️ Edit @gianlucagarupaionni

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#Poltronova #MiesArmchair #ArchizoomAssociati #InteriorDesign #FurnitureDesign

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Tension. Interaction. Balance. ◿ Mies by Archizoom Associati Designed in 1969. Available today. — Mies armchair by Archizoom Associati is an iconic example of Italian Radical design and furniture design. Featuring a chromed metal structure and an elastic rubber seat, it challenges traditional ideas of comfort. Made in Italy. 📸 Shot by @kaylaraquel.studio 💡 Shooting production @emmabyvanck.dvd ✍️ Edit @gianlucagarupaionni — #Poltronova #MiesArmchair #ArchizoomAssociati #InteriorDesign #FurnitureDesign

Chromatic frame. Elastic tension.

◿ Mies by Archizoom Associati

Designed in 1969. Available today.

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Mies armchair by Archizoom Associati is an iconic example of Italian Radical design and furniture design. Featuring a chromed metal structure and an elastic rubber seat, it challenges traditional ideas of shape and comfort. Made in Italy.

📸 Shot by @kaylaraquel.studio
💡 Shooting production @emmabyvanck.dvd
✍️ Edit @gianlucagarupaionni

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#Poltronova #MiesArmchair #ArchizoomAssociati #InteriorDesign #FurnitureDesign

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Chromatic frame. Elastic tension. ◿ Mies by Archizoom Associati Designed in 1969. Available today. — Mies armchair by Archizoom Associati is an iconic example of Italian Radical design and furniture design. Featuring a chromed metal structure and an elastic rubber seat, it challenges traditional ideas of shape and comfort. Made in Italy. 📸 Shot by @kaylaraquel.studio 💡 Shooting production @emmabyvanck.dvd ✍️ Edit @gianlucagarupaionni — #Poltronova #MiesArmchair #ArchizoomAssociati #InteriorDesign #FurnitureDesign

Archizoom Associati

1966 — 1974

Designed for Poltronova:
Mies, Sanremo, Superonda, Safari, Tizio Caio Sempronio, Farfalla, Tappeto Farfalla, Tappeto Prato, Tappeto Cielo

Mies + Sanremo:
Archizoom Associati

The Monographs of Poltronova

To request information, please write to info@poltronova.it, for a quote to sales@poltronova.it.

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