$1,405Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.32 in W 79.14 in D 35.44 in
Bauhaus Tubular Steel Bed with Walnut Veneer Panels, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Authentic Bauhaus single bed from the 1930s featuring a chrome-plated tubular steel frame combined
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Marcel Breuer Daybed 1927
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Čelinac, BA
Marcel Breuer Daybed Austria 1927
Chrome, Wire
$4,748 / set
H 30.32 in W 22.84 in D 32.29 in
Marcel Breuer Pair of Bauhaus Tubular Chrome and Walnut Armchairs w/ Suede, 1940
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous pair of Bauhaus armchair beds in curved tubular chrome with solid walnut armrests
Metal, Chrome, Iron
ClassiCon Eileen Gray Daybed Original Vintage Day Bed
By Eileen Gray
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Vintage daybed with the name Day Bed by Eileen Gray. Manufactured by Classicon. Classic all time
Steel, Chrome
Czech Bauhaus Bed, 1930s
Located in Basel, CH
Unique Bauhaus bed manufactured in the 1930s in Czech. The sides are made of two teak wood veneered
Chrome
Unavailable
H 32.29 in W 73.23 in D 33.86 in
Bauhaus Sofa Vintage Day Bed with Loop Feet from the 1930s with Designer Fabric
By Mücke & Melder
Located in Chemnitz, SN
Object: Vintage sofa / day bed Time: around 1935 Style: Bauhaus Dimensions: H 82 W 186
Steel, Chrome
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H 25.5 in W 40 in D 1.07 in
Pair Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Thonet or Desta Tubular Chrome & Ebonized Wood Beds
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Chicago, IL
Four identical headboards/footboards comprising the ends of two single beds. Designed by Marcel
Chrome
Bauhaus Tubular Steel Beds, 1940s, Set of 2
Located in Żory, PL
This Bauhaus-style beds were produced in the 1940s in Czechoslovakia. They are made of walnut and
Steel, Chrome
Bauhaus Tubular Steel Beds, 1940s, Set of 2
Located in Żory, PL
These Bauhaus-style beds were produced in the 1940s in Czechoslovakia. Made of oak, set on chromed
Steel, Chrome
Bauhaus Tubular Steel Beds, 1940s, Set of 2
Located in Żory, PL
These Bauhaus-style beds were produced in the 1940s in Czechoslovakia. Mattress base dimensions
Steel, Chrome
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H 30.32 in W 79.14 in D 35.44 in
Bauhaus Tubular Steel Bed with Walnut Panels, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare Bauhaus tubular steel bed produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1930s. The piece features a
Steel, Chrome
Bauhaus Tubular Steel Beds in Oak from Stavbyt, 1940s, Set of 2
Located in Żory, PL
These Bauhaus-style beds were produced in the 1940s in Czechoslovakia by Stavbyt Kromeriz. Made of
Steel, Chrome
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H 33.08 in W 81.5 in D 36.62 in
Vintage Art Déco Streamline Burled Wood Tubular Steel Bauhaus Single Bed, 1920s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
powder pink fabric. A bed in the style of the Art Déco era, which smoothly transforms into a Bauhaus
Chrome
1930s Bauhaus Tubular Bed, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Chrome parts with signs of use - Wooden parts newly painted - 88 cm and 185 cm mattress space
Chrome
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H 33.47 in W 74.81 in D 35.44 in
Bauhaus Tubular Steel Bedroom Set, Beds & Nightstands, 1940s, Set of 4
Located in Żory, PL
This Bauhaus-style bedroom set consists of two beds and two nighstands. The set was produced in the
Steel, Chrome
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H 30.32 in W 71.26 in D 79.53 in
1930´S Bauhaus Tubular Steel Beds, by Beck Arnošt for Mucke-Melder
Located in Praha, CZ
seat height 38cm good original condition polished
Chrome
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H 30.32 in W 98.43 in D 76.78 in
Restored Bauhaus Chromed Tubular Steel Bed with Nightstands from R. Vichr, 1940s
By Rudolf Vichr
Located in Żory, PL
This Bauhaus style bed was produced by Rudolf Vichr in the 1940's in Czechoslovakia. The set
Steel, Chrome
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H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 37.41 in
Bauhaus Tubular Chrome and Walnut Adjustable Bed Armchair, Marcel Breuer, 1940s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous Bauhaus adjustable chair bed in curved tubular chrome with solid walnut curved armrests
Metal, Chrome, Iron
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H 33.08 in W 28.75 in D 39.38 in
Bauhaus Tubular Chrome and Walnut Adjustable Bed Armchair, Marcel Breuer, 1940s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous Bauhaus adjustable chair bed in curved chrome with solid walnut curved armrests and
Metal, Iron, Chrome
1930s Bauhaus Tubular Bed, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Chrome plated parts with signs of use - Oak veneered wooden parts - Two pieces available.
Chrome
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H 33.47 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in
Bauhaus Chrome and Walnut Wood Adjustable Bed Armchair After Marcel Breuer 1930s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning adjustable Bauhaus curved chromed steel with walnut wood armrests bed armchair. This
Metal, Aluminum, Iron, Chrome
Bauhaus Tubular Steel Beds, 1930´S, Czechoslovakia, Set of 2
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This functionalist chromed bed was made in the 1930´s. Outstanding timeless design. It´s made
Steel, Chrome
Bohemian Bauhaus sofa bed, 1930´s, Europe
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Functionalist chrome-plated sofa bed, made in the 1930s in Bohemia. The sofa has a chrome finish
Chrome
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood Denmark - 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood, Denmark - 1960s.
Wood
$6,450 / set
H 32.88 in W 78.75 in D 63.19 in
Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Set with Table, Bench, Set of Chairs
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining room set consisting of a dining table, bench, and pair of chairs, solid beech, Scandinavia, 1980s This expansive dining room set is a rare find, distinguished by its exceptio...
Beech
$42,500 / set
H 34.25 in W 24 in D 23 in
Four Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Chinoiserie Bergères, Jansen Attr., 1890
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine and Rare Assembled Set of Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved and Japanned-Chinoiserie Lacquer Decorated Bergers Armchairs, attributed to Maison Jansen (House of Janse...
Velvet, Giltwood, Lacquer
Midcentury Knoll Barcelona Chair in Special Order Stainless Steel
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Authentic Midcentury Modern Barcelona Chair by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll – Premium Stainless Steel Version Offered for sale is an iconic Barcelona Chair, designed by Ludwig Mies ...
Stainless Steel
Art Deco Teak Dressing Table
Located in Topanga, CA
An Art Deco teak dressing table featuring a beveled mirror at the center. The dresser is designed with a pair of central drawers and side door compartments, combining functionality ...
Teak
$2,880Sale Price|20% Off
H 31 in W 44 in D 25 in
Deco Bauhaus chrome 3 drawer desk by Wolfgang Hoffmann Desk for Howell
By Howell, Wolfgang Hoffmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Deco Bauhaus chrome 3 drawer desk by Wolfgang Hoffmann Desk for Howell. Bent chrome tube structure with 3 drawers. Good vintage condition for its age shows wear and use to chrome and...
Chrome
$1,329Sale Price|20% Off
H 18.9 in W 37.41 in D 76.78 in
Rare Mid Century Dutch Design Daybed by A.R. Cordemeyer, 1950's
By André R. Cordemeyer, A.R. Cordemeijer
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Dick Cordemeyer was probably inspired by Jacques Hitier and Mathieu Mategot. The design is genius because there is no screw involved, the spiral fits into the legs by clamping. Manu...
Steel
$59,350
H 64.57 in W 37.8 in D 15.75 in
Midcentury Modern Unique Cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Unique bar cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth, in a strikingly decorative design with elegant details. Made from mahogany with floral motif inlays in birch and rosewood. Lighting inside. M...
Mahogany
$12,818
H 76.38 in W 49.22 in D 20.87 in
Art Deco Vanity , Sculptural Entrance Cabinet, by Osvaldo Borsani , Burl Walnut
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1930s Art Deco Italian sculptural entry cabinet, Vanity or Dressing Table by Osvaldo Borsani in burl walnut, wax polished. The cabinet can be sold separately from the mirror Excellen...
Walnut
Jacques Adnet Daybed, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional leather and oak daybed by Jacques Adnet. The entire frame is wrapped in dark green leather with signature Adnet contrast stitching and brass hardware. Cane style paneling...
Brass, Steel
Gugliemo Ulrich French Art Deco White Parchment Queen Bed
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco white parchment bed with sleigh design (includes: headboard, footboard, rails) (Attributed to GUGLIELMO ULRICH)
Parchment Paper
1930's Italian Console & Stool
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible 1930's Italian console or entry piece with matching stool. Bentwood with original rope detail on the sides and carved edges in original mahogany patina. Two Pull-out dr...
Bentwood
$26,900
H 44.1 in W 51.58 in D 17.72 in
Swedish 1940s Bo-Point Decorated Cabinet After Pattern by Gunnar Erik Ström
By Otto Schulz
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the Swedish Modern 1940s cabinet in Otto Schulz style. It comes with a beautiful shiny top, veneered in birch and legs in stained birch. Truly elegant cabinet manufactured...
Faux Leather, Birch, Plywood
$27,500
H 46.46 in W 101.58 in D 20.28 in
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega, decorative fireplace mantel, lacquered wood, plaster, glass, iron, Italy, 1930s This striking decorative fireplace mantel, presumabl...
Iron
$12,000 / set
H 26.19 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Gae Aulenti “Locus Solus” Dining Chairs for Poltronova, 1964, Set of 6
By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gae Aulenti “Locus Solus” Dining Chair for Poltronova, metal, Italy, 1964, set of six Designed in 1964 by Gae Aulenti, the “Locus Solus” dining chairs are a vivid expression of Ital...
Metal
The Bauhaus was a progressive German art and design school founded by the architect Walter Gropius that operated from 1919 to 1933. Authentic Bauhaus furniture — sofas, 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.
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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.
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An exhibition at Manhattan's Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum shows the German artistic polymath in a new light.
The Windy City's Matthew Rachman Gallery takes a deep dive into the designer's practice.
The New Orleans–based artist possesses the increasingly rare skills of a highly trained artisan and the eye of an experienced scavenger, as is evident in a new museum exhibition and in his own Crescent City home.