Haus Lemke – Die Möbel von Mies van der Rohe und Lilly Reich

Kunstgewerbemuseum, Matthäikirchplatz, 10785, Berlin

December 10, 2025 – December 31, 2027

The first complete presentation of the furniture from Haus Lemke shows one of the most important original interiors from the work of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. The facility follows the design principles developed since the mid-1920s by Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich: In addition to the well-known tubular steel furniture, veneered wooden furniture continues to play a central role. Characteristic are clear geometry, precise proportions and the high-quality processing of wood, stone, glass and metal. Haus Lemke, now known as ‘Mies van der Rohe Haus’, was built in 1932/33 in Berlin-Lichtenberg am Obersee. The furniture was only gradually created after the handover in 1933: Drafts for the study were initially not implemented, but later probably further developed together with Lilly Reich and employees. Work and bedroom were equipped according to new designs, the living room used partially existing furniture; It was not until 1937 that the facility was completed. After the Second World War, the house was used differently and changed greatly. Listed since 1977, it was opened to the public after 1990 and reused as a municipal gallery. A renovation from 2000 to 2002 additionally secured the building.