Bauhaus table MR515 after Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, 1930s – chromed tubular steel and bakelite top

The Bauhaus table MR 515, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe around 1928, is a clearly defined table type of the Bauhaus Modernist period and was produced during the early 1930s. The model is well documented and stands as a precise example of Mies van der Rohe’s radical reduction to structure, proportion, and function.

This example features a rare Bakelite-clad tabletop, an early industrial material that reflects the Bauhaus interest in technical innovation and material experimentation. The dark surface creates a striking contrast to the chromed tubular steel frame, whose restrained geometry expresses the constructive clarity central to the design.

Balanced proportions, a carefully considered height, and the presence of original gliders give the table a light, almost floating architectural presence. The MR 515 is a clear manifestation of the principle “less is more”—translating architectural thinking into furniture with enduring relevance.

An authentic document of Bauhaus Modernism, this table combines formal discipline, advanced material use, and timeless design quality.