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Bauhaus Furniture

BAUHAUS STYLE

The Bauhaus was a progressive German art and design school founded by the architect Walter Gropius that operated from 1919 to 1933. Authentic Bauhaus furnituresofas, dining chairs, tables and more — and the school’s followers married industrial and natural materials in simple, geometric forms. The goal of the Bauhaus was to erase the distinction between art and craft while embracing the use of new technologies and materials.

ORIGINS OF BAUHAUS FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF BAUHAUS FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Emphasis on craft
  • Simplicity, order, clarity and a prioritization of functionalism
  • Incorporation of geometric shapes
  • Minimalist and refined, little to no ornamentation
  • Use of industrial materials such as tubular chrome, steel and plastic as well as leather, cane and molded plywood in furniture and other products

BAUHAUS FURNITURE DESIGNERS YOU SHOULD KNOW

AUTHENTIC BAUHAUS FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The name Bauhaus is derived from the German verb bauen, “to build.” Under the school’s innovative curriculum, students were taught the fine arts, such as painting and sculpture, as well as practical skills like carpentry and metalworking. 

The school moved from Weimar in 1925 to the city of Dessau, where it enjoyed its heyday under Gropius, then Hannes Meyer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. The period from 1932 to 1933 when it operated in Berlin under Mies was its final chapter. Despite its brief existence, the Bauhaus has had an enduring impact on art and design in the United States and elsewhere, and is regarded by many as the 20th century’s chief crucible of modernism

The faculty roster at the Bauhaus reads like a who’s who of modernist creative genius — it included such artists as Paul Klee, Wassily Kandinsky and László Moholy-Nagy along with architects and designers like Mies and Marcel Breuer, who became known for his muscular brutalist-style concrete buildings in the postwar years. In 1925, while he was head of the Bauhaus carpentry workshop, Breuer gave form to his signature innovation: the use of lightweight tubular-steel frames for chairs, side tables and sofas — a technique soon adopted by Mies and others. Breuer’s Cesca chair was the first-ever tubular steel frame chair with a caned seat to be mass produced, while the inspiration for his legendary Wassily chair, a timeless design and part of the collection crafted to furnish the Dessau school, was the bike he rode around campus.

Bauhaus design style reflects the tenets by which these creators worked: simplicity, clarity and function. They disdained superfluous ornament in favor of precise construction. Seating pieces such as side chairs, armchairs or club chairs for example, were made with tubular metal or molded plywood frames, and upholstery was made from leather or cane. Above all, designs in the Bauhaus style offer aesthetic flexibility. They can be the elements of a wholly spare, minimalist space, the quiet foundation of an environment in which color and pattern come from one’s own collection of art and artifacts.

Today, from textiles to typefaces, architecture, furniture and decorative objects for the home, Bauhaus creations continue to have an outsize influence on modern design.

Find a collection of authentic Bauhaus furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Bauhaus
8 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armless side dining chairs by Falcon Products Inc., set of 8. Beautiful condition, keeping in min...
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

bauhaus style lamp pair.
Located in Felino, IT
pair of bedside lamps, Bauhaus style. 2 different types. 1990s reissue. one lamp with clear glass stem and base. one lamp with chrome metal stem and base. A classic Bauhaus style by ...
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Early 2000s European Bauhaus Furniture

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Metal

Josef Frank, rare stool model B313, Thonet, 1928
Located in Uppsala, SE
Bentwood stool, model B 313, designed by Josef Frank for Thonet-Mundus in 1928. This example have an (for this model) unusual rattan seat. Possibly a later addition since the holes o...
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1920s Austrian Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Birch

Wood and braided abaca chair "Palmilla"
Located in Hudson, NY
Modern open square armchair inspired by the Bauhaus Movement. Finishes available in blonde primavera wood with braided abaca or ebonized rosa morada wood with ebonized rattan. Cushio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Rush, Wood

Rosa Morada Wood and ebonized rattan chair "Palmilla"
Located in Hudson, NY
Modern open square armchair inspired by the Bauhaus Movement. Finishes available in blonde primavera wood with braided abaca or ebonized rosa morada wood with ebonized rattan. Cushio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Bauhaus Furniture

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Rush, Wood

Lampada a sospensione Luzette di Peter Behrens per Siemens - numerata colore blu
Located in Lugo, IT
Lampada a sospensione Luzette di Peter Behrens per Siemens. Numerata La coppetta e appoggiata Buone condizioni Grazie
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1920s German Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Glass

1920s Style Berlin Street Scene, Black Woodcut on Paper, Framed, 1973
Located in Berlin, DE
"Transport yourself to the vibrant streets of 1920s Berlin with this captivating black woodcut on paper, delicately framed and preserved since its creation in 1973. The artwork encap...
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1970s German Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Glass, Beech, Paint, Paper

Bauhaus, Chaise Lounge by Peter Zumthor, Mahogany, Design, 2007
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
Rare item. This chaise lounge is made of bent mahogany and chromed tubular metal. Cushion included. As seen in the architectural masterpiece Thermes of Vals. It echoes the classic aesthetic of the Bauhaus and Thonet. Peter Zumthor...
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Early 2000s Swiss Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Metal

Large "Luzette" Pendant by Peter Behrens for Siemens Schuckert
Located in Vienna, AT
Peter Behrens, "Luzette" pendant lamp from 1910-1920, frame in old copper and opaline glass. It is the biggest one with 32 cm diameter and total height 59 cm. Small glass chips on th...
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1910s German Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Copper

Dining Chair in Solid Walnut with Leather and Fabric Upholstered Seat
Located in Ballard, CA
The solid walnut classic French dining and desk chair is handcrafted with traditional joinery. The upholstery features a combination of leather and fabric and is an homage to 1940s F...
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2010s American Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Walnut

Pace Rare Piombo Bauhaus Style Cabinet, Bar or Entertainment Centre Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This fabulous and rare Bauhaus meets modernist style monumental cerused ash and sandblasted glass entertainment cabinet, buffet, bar, or even bookcase cabinet has wonderful storage a...
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1980s American Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Lead

Vintage White Opaline Glass Brass Top Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Opaline glass pendant 2 meter black cotton flex brass top. Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards f...
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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Brass

PH Grand Piano PH150 Excellence, cognac leather with chrome, Modern, Sculptural
Located in Copenhagen, DK
- All prices are listed ex works. - 5 year guarantee. - We regularly crate, ship and install PH Pianos worldwide with full insurance. Please contact us for individual shipping quote and for any questions. The PH Grand Piano...
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2010s Danish Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Chrome, Aluminum

Restored Bauhaus Chromed Tubular Steel Bed with Nightstands from R. Vichr, 1940s
Located in Żory, PL
This Bauhaus style bed was produced by Rudolf Vichr in the 1940's in Czechoslovakia. The set consists of a double bed and two suspended bedside tables. The furniture is veneered wit...
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1940s Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Rare Original 1940s Ball Lamp, Opaline Glass, Denmark, Bauhaus Style
Located in Berlin, BE
Classic Light from the 1940s 1950s Danish ball lamp made of opaline glass. Well preserved with signs of use on the metal cover. New white painted pe...
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1940s Danish Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Metal

Modernist Tubular Steel Desk, Walnut Veneer, Chromium Plated Metall, circa 1935
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist tubular steel desk, walnut veneer, chromium plated metal, circa 1935 This desk is restored on request, delivery time 6-8 weeks.
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1930s Czech Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

8 Bauhaus Black Leather & Chrome Cantilever Italian Chairs Attributed Mart Stam
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible Late 20th Century Bauhaus style black leather & chrome tube cantilever chairs attributed to Mart Stam, set of 8. This piece has been attributed based upon archived research including online sources, vintage documentation and catalogs, designer literature, and other materials however, it is not signed or marked in any way, other than Made in Italy. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, three chairs had cracks in the seat bottom leather that have been supported by leather patches. These cracks most likely occurred because the previous owner did not have the tension support rods properly tightened while using. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Late 20th Century. Timeless Style, Iconic Designer, and the Cantilever Controversy!! Yes, you read that right!! LOL… This is an iconic set of 8 vintage Italian Bauhaus beautiful black leather and chrome tube frame cantilever chairs attributed to Mart Stam. Epoch designer Mart Stam introduced the first cantilever chair in 1926 but ours are the Late 20th Century version of this design. They are ergonomically pleasing and comprised of gorgeous chrome tube frames, deep black leather seats, backs, and armrests adding an additional pinch of luxurious comfort. So, you can hardly talk about Bauhaus style OR iconic chair designs without including historic, exemplary names such as Mart Stam, Marcel Bruer, and Mies Van der Rohe. I mean, it’s hard… if not impossible to pick a favorite… BUT there’s a fun yet controversial story behind one of the most pivotal designs of all time… the cantilever chair… and WHO of these three icons actually designed it first!! Does it all come down to a design created for a pregnant Mrs. Stam? You decide… The story goes, as Mart Stam and Mies Van der Rohe were preparing for an exhibition in Stuttgart, Mart Stam presents his design idea to Mies Van der Rohe by grabbing a wedding invitation of Wille Baumeister off the desk, flipping it over, and sketching the drawing of a chair idea he has created for his then pregnant wife. He had created the design without the back legs, but it was not yet flexible. Mies Van der Rohe already had an extremely similar design style with his S 533 (MR 10) armchair AND one year later, Marcel Bruer presented his S 32 cantilever style chair! And… the battle BEGINS!! But let’s just take a breath and clear the air… Gentlemen…Relax… There is plenty of room in this Bauhaus furniture world for ALL of your phenomenal chair designs!! But… OH, THE CONTRAVERSY!!! Well, at the end of the day Mart Stam was awarded the authorship of the cantilever chair by the German Court. And, while we love them ALL, you have to admit… there is something unmatchable with this genre of chair design. It’s no wonder they are so sought after even today. This is a sturdy streamlined chair with timeless style that will blend in beautifully with Art Deco, mid-century modern, Industrial, minimalist, or maximalist styles. They will be fabulous surrounding your dining table, an office conference table, in a waiting room, used as accent chairs in your living or family room, or just extra seating in any room you choose! And if you need a table to complement these magnificent chairs, we have several listed here for sale that would be wonderful! Check them out!! Mart Stam was born in 1899 and entered the world of architecture at the age of 21 and by the age of 27 he became a well-known Dutch architect and famous furniture designer. Some of his work includes contributions to May Brigade, which is a group of famed architects in charge of designing Stalinist cities in the former Soviet Union and he was involved in several reconstruction projects in Germany. Because of his work including furniture design at the Bauhaus, Weissenhof Stellung, and at the Weissenhof Estate, his name became popular practically overnight. However, he was most famous for his Mart Stam cantilever chair which was introduced in 1926 and became extremely famed, and his acclaimed reputation exploded instantaneously. He influenced designs by Ellen Gray...
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20th Century Italian Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Sistrah Pendant by Otto Müller P4
Located in Vienna, AT
Large "Sistrah" P4 pendant with opaline and clear glass designed by Otto Müller 1931 in Germany in 1931. Fitted with one E27 socket up to 100 watts. Perfect original condition. Dim...
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1930s German Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Steel

Exceptional Bauhaus Pendant Lamp by Adolf Meyer for Zeiss Ikon, 1930s, Germany
Located in Munich, DE
Unique Bauhaus or Modernist pendant lamps. Designed by Adolf Meyer in 1920s and manufactured by Zeiss Ikon, in 1920s-1930s, Germany. On one of the glass shades is the mark of the mak...
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1920s German Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set 4 Marcel Breuer Cesca Dining Chairs Italy
Located in Fulton, CA
A set of 4 "Cesca" dining chairs. Made in Italy, circa. 1970's. Very nice patina and glow to finish. Polished chrome in excellent condition. All 4 chairs retain original glides. Mark...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Bauhaus cantilever tubular steel stool by Mart Stam, 1930s
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Designed by Dutch architect Mart Stam in the 1920s. This piece was manufactured under Thonet license by Mücke & Melder company, former Czechoslovakia in early 1930's. Original plywoo...
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1930s Czech Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Stilton Bauhaus Floor Lamp in Chrome and Opaline Glass, 1930s
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
Stilton, Bauhaus floor lamp, chrome, opaline glass, former Czechoslovakia, 1930s. A delightful and rare collector's item, this functionalist Bauhaus chrome floor lamp was made by th...
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1930s Czech Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Hala table lamp, scissor lamp, Netherlands 1930
Located in Schwerin, MV
Workshop workstation lamp from the 1930s Manufacturer: Hala Leuchten, Zeist, Netherlands Designer: Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet Black metal scissor lamp from Hala with a ro...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Bauhaus Furniture

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Metal

Pair of Marcel Breuer, Wassily Armchairs by Gavina, Bauhaus Vintage icons, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Marcel Breuer armchairs by Gavina, Bauhaus icons, 1960s, pair This exquisite pair of armchairs was designed by famous designer Marcel Breuer and produced by Gavina in the 1960s. Bre...
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20th Century Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Leather

Set of 10 Vintage De Sede RH-304 leather chairs by Robert Haussmann, Bauhaus
Located in Berlin, DE
De Sede RH-304 leather chairs by Robert Haussmann, set of 10, very good condition Discover this exclusive set of 10 De Sede RH-304 chairs designed by the renowned designer Robert Ha...
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20th Century Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Leather

Bauhaus Table or Desk Clock by Marianne Brandt for Ruppelwerk Gotha Germany 1932
Located in Munich, DE
A pure German Bauhaus Design object: table or desk clock by Marianne Brandt. Manufactured by Ruppelwerk, Gotha, Germany, ca. 1932. With original mechanical 8 days clock work. With key. Originally owned by Singer Nähmaschinen Aktiengesellschaft. Fabrik Wittenberg. Bez. Pdm (marked reverse). The table clock is repaired and maintained by a professional clock master who is specialized in maintenance of expensive clocks...
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1930s German Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Marcel Breuer Cesca Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
Set of 4 vintage Marcel Breuer designed Cesca chairs produced under licence by Habitat in the 1980s. Iconic design classic which adapts to a multitude of interior design styles. This...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Wall coat rack in Bauhaus style, 1960s
Located in Parma, IT
1960s Bauhaus style wall-mounted coat rack. Made of chrome-plated tubular steel with supports and coat hooks and hat rack/top rack. In good vintage condition.
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1960s European Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Steel

Restored Bauhaus Armchair, by Mart Stam, Chrome, Beech, Plywood, Germany, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Style: Bauhaus. Period: 1930-1939. Material: Beech plywood and chrome-plated steel Source: Germany Maker: Mart Stam. Designed by Mart Stam, a renowned Dutch designer, and architec...
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Restored Bauhaus Armchair, by Mart Stam, Chrome, Beech, Plywood, Germany, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Style: Bauhaus. Period: 1930-1939. Material: Beech plywood and chrome-plated steel Source: Germany Maker: Mart Stam. Designed by Mart Stam, a renowned Dutch designer, and architec...
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Furniture

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Chrome, Steel

Pair of Vintage Bauhaus Design Cantilever Dining Chairs by Arc Linea, Italy 80s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of vintage Italian chairs, made from curved tubular steel chrome structure and yellow clear plastic seat and backrest. Produced by Arc Linea, late 1980s. Labeled. In good vinta...
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1980s Italian Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

1930s J. Halabala H-50/H-51 model - Restored Nesting Tables - Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s, Czechoslovakia - published in catalogues and books - Carefully refurbished - Beech wood and Resopal Top - The middle table dimensions : 62cm x 49cm x 37cm - upper desks w...
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1930s Czech Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Beech

Yellow Opaline Glass Bauhaus Pendant Lamp from Lyfa, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A yellow cased opaline glass and nickel plated steel pendant Light manufactured by Lyfa in Denmark during the 1930s. It features original canopy and stem. Measurements: H/L: 70 cm (f...
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1930s Danish Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Opaline Glass

Rare Thonet A 811/4 dining chairs by Josef Hoffmann, 1930s
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Set of four very rare 1932 Josef Hoffmann chairs version A 811/4 crafted from lacquered beech wood. The chairs maintain its original charm with a delightful patina. Structurally soun...
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1930s Czech Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Beech

Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer for Knoll, 1920s
Located in Budapest, HU
Wassily chair in a vibrant red colour by Marcel Breuer with the designer’s signature on the frame, dating back to Knoll’s production. In a good overall vintage condition. The chrome ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Chrome

ANTONIO CITTERIO for VITRA Cantilevered Chrome & Leather Lounge Chair 4 avail.
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning and elegant cantilevered lounge chairs designed by Antonio Citterio for Vitra. Textured leather is soft yet exteremely durable. These chairs will last a lifetime! Chromed ca...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1920s
Located in Budapest, HU
Wassily chair in brown colour by Marcel Breuer with the designer’s signature on the backrest, dating back to Gavina's production. Marcel Breuer was still a trainee at the Bauhaus ins...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Set of 4 Bauhaus Design Chromed Metal Dining Chairs, 1980s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of four Bauhaus design chairs. Chromed tubular steel construction and dark grey faux leather upholstery. Italian production. Quality made and overall good vintage condition with...
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1980s Italian Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

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Metal

Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer for Knoll, 1920s
Located in Budapest, HU
Tubular steel chair by Marcell Breuer with vibrant red leather. The Wassily chair was designed in the 1920s for Knoll; this piece is considered as a landmark of modern design. Availa...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Steel

Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1920s
Located in Budapest, HU
Wassily chair in brown colour by Marcel Breuer with the designer’s signature on the backrest, dating back to Gavina's production. The leather seat and backrest are in a very nice vin...
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Early 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of 4 Iconic Vintage Mart Stam S33 Design Cantilever Dining Chairs, 1970s
Located in Zagreb, HR
An absolute design classic among the cantilever chairs - the S33 cantilever chair designed by Mart Stam. A revolutionizing piece of design and a Bauhaus icon. The chairs offered her...
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1970s European Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Rare Bauhaus chrome Nesting Tables B9, Marcel Breuer/ Thonet License
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s - Czechoslovakia - Designed by Marcel Breuer - Model B9 - Manufacturer: Mucke Melder (licensed for Thonet) - Very good original condition with original colors - wooden parts ...
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1930s Czech Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

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Chrome

Vintage Louis Poulsen PH 3/2 Table Lamp in Chrome & Opaline Glass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Based upon a design from the late 1920s this PH 3/2 desk lamp was relaunched by Louis Poulsen in Denmark in 1999. This particular table lamp is from that series. It features a 3-tier...
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1920s Danish Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Repurposed Original Hanau Bullit Table Light, Germany, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
The Hanau Alpinette lamp was originally intended for light therapy. It dates back to the 1950s and has a wonderful Bullit - streamline design. This style was popularized by people li...
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1950s German Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

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Aluminum

Chrome Bauhaus / Functionalism Pendant UFO by Napako, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1940s, Czechoslovakia - polished - patina,see the pictures RJ
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1940s Czech Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

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Chrome

Pair of Wood Upholstery and Nickel Cesca Armchairs Chairs, 1970s
Located in Bochum, NRW
A pair of unusual Cesca chairs. Nickel frames with Wood and nice fabric upholstery seats and backs. Perfect to complete a dining set or use as desk or lounge chairs. Iconic design, the Cesca...
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1970s Italian Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Dining Chairs Style B32 by Marcel Breuer, Set of 4
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 4 dining chairs Style B32 by Marcel Breuer, in metal, wood and rattan.
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1980s Italian Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Metal

Bauhaus Wagenfeld Wall Sconce or Ceiling Light, Germany, 1955
Located in Melbourne, AU
This simple, elegant ceiling light or wall sconce by Wilhelm Wagenfeld shows the strong influence of his Bauhaus education. As with all of his designs, high quality, high functionali...
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1950s German Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

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Porcelain, Milk Glass

A Brass Menorah By Ludwig Wolpert
Located in New York, NY
Brass Menorah by Ludwig Yehuda Wolpert is a reproduction of a minimalist branch menorah with a Bauhaus styling designed by Ludwig Yehuda Wolpert. Menorah is made up of nine long squ...
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Mid-20th Century Israeli Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage German Bauhaus Icon Black Leather & Chrome S33 Chair by Mart Stam, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This S33 chair by Mart Stam is a design icon from 1926. It was produced by the German Thonet manufactory. Our piece comes from the 1960s. It is the first can...
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1960s German Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

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Chrome

4 John R. Eckel Jr. Bauhaus Style Dining or Game Chairs, circa 1960, Denmark
Located in Southampton, NJ
A fantastic set of 4 armchairs in the manner of John R. Eckel Jr. having original black lacquer with brand new cushioning and chenille upholstery. Solid, super comfortable and rea...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Bauhaus Furniture

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Steel

Bauhaus Telescopic and Flexible Desk Lamp of Brass with Brown Patina 1930s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Vintage Bauhaus telescopic desk lamp in the style of Christian Dell and Kaiser Idell. Most likely made in France or Belgium in the 1930s. The lamp is made of brass with beautiful br...
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1930s French Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Marcel Breuer Design Style Black Leather and Matte Black Frame "Wassily" Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Rare black leather and matte black tubular steel frame Wassily arm chair using the original design of Marcel Breuer. Stamped "Made in Italy". Manufactur...
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Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Furniture

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Steel

Wilhelm Wagenfeld (1900-1990). Set of eight Bauhaus plates in clear art glass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Wilhelm Wagenfeld (1900-1990). A set of eight Bauhaus plates in clear art glass. 1930s/40s. In very good condition with minor signs of use. Measurements: D 17.5 cm.
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1930s German Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

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Art Glass

1940s Bauhaus Wool Rug , Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with some signs of use - Professionally cleaned
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1960s Czech Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

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Wool

Set 6 chairs Bauhaus B5 by Marcel Breuer 1970
Located in Montecchio Precalcino, VI
Inspired by the first bicycles, Marcel Breuer invented the first tubular metal furniture and furnishings in 1925. The B5 chair is one of Breuer's earliest designs, rare and most desi...
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Furniture

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Iron

Lounge chair by Hans Eichenberger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lounge chair by Hans Eichenberger, manufactured by Strässle in Switzerland. Made of high quality chrome plated tubular metal, the chair has a Bauhaus style design with a chic 1970s s...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

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Chrome

Thonet Bauhaus White Vinyl & Chrome Model SS33 Cantilever Barstool Anton Lorenz
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage white vinyl & chrome tube barstool by Thonet Model SS33 Bauhaus cantilever chair by Anton Lorenz. This piece is tagged Thonet but has been attributed to Anton Lorenz based upon archived research including online sources, vintage documentation and catalogs, designer literature, and other materials. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, there is a stain on the seat vinyl that we have tried many things to remove to no avail. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1980’s but designed circa 1930’s. Did someone say Thonet?? Yes, we sure did!! This is a fabulous labeled Thonet cantilever barstool circa 1980’s. It is in the style of the model SS33 Bauhaus cantilever chair designed in the 1930’s for Thonet by famed designer Anton Lorenz. The chair design was later adapted to create this wonderful barstool! It is comprised of a chrome tube cantilever frame, black block stabilizers on the base, and white vinyl seats and back rests. A simple, stunning, and oh-so-comfortable design! It is the perfect stool for your kitchen, bar, or rec room whether you live in a Bauhaus or mid-century modern home, an industrial loft, or Art Deco style home. It’s a classic, sleek style that has stood the test of time!! If you’ve been searching for a barstool or just the right extra seating, this stool is exactly what you’ve been looking for! Thonet was founded by Michael Thonet. Michael was born in 1796 and was apprenticed by his father to a cabinetmaker. Shortly after he married, Michael opened his one-man cabinetmaking shop creating furniture and cabinetry in the traditional manner by carving the needed parts and then joining them together. In 1830 he began experimenting with bending wood into curved shapes and thus began a successful furniture company that has remained continually in operation for nearly 200 years. Thonet’s early work was very Biedermeier in style and not made for the common man. Gradually his designs became more Art Nouveau. In 1951 his chairs for the Crystal Palace at the London World’s Fair won a prize medal and by the late 1950s he began to make his first “consumer” chair. In 1875, a year before Michael’s death, Thonet’s five factories made 620,000 chairs. Then in 1876 after his death the company became Gebruder Thonet. But all was not roses. In 1869 the Thonet patents lapsed and by 1893 there were 52 bentwood companies in Europe. However, Thonet persevered. They branched out. They merged. They added designs by Le Corbusier and Breuer and alternative materials such as tubular chrome in place of bentwood to their offerings. Business boomed and waned through the years and there was even a Thonet revival, so to speak, beginning in the 1940s on into the mid-20th century. Till today, in the 21st century, Thonet is still a furniture company to be reckoned with almost 200 years later. Anton Lorenz was known as the man behind the Bauhaus’ “machined aesthetic.” He was born in Budapest in 1891, became a teacher, and later married an opera singer, and entered a lock manufacturing business. They relocated to Berlin in the early 1920’s. in Berlin he met architects Marcel Breuer and Kalman Lengyel who were both associated with Bauhaus in Dessau. Breuer became the first designer to construct furniture out of tubular steel, joined forces with Lengyel and found a manufacturing company and Anton Lorenz became manager. He was business savvy and obtained patents to establish a network of rights for new tubular steel furniture and would go on to do the same for Desta and Thonet who dominated the industry. In 1939 Lorenz emigrated to the United States where he established the design technology for the well-known recliner. He developed his own design in 1940 called the BarcaLounger and later partnered with Morris Futorian...
Category

20th Century American Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Chrome

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