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Zukov Czech Bauhaus Cubist Deco Pendant Chandelier
By Zukov
Located in New York, NY
A Czech Bauhaus pendant composed of a polished chrome body and custard glass bowl shades. Newly
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Czech Bauhaus Chrome Folding Dining Table by Halabala, 1930s, Restored, Walnut
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Czech Bauhaus folding dining table designed by Jindrich Halabala.
Period: 1930-1939
Material
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 29.93 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in
1930s Glass Plate Pendant from the Czech-Bauhaus Movement
Located in Vienna, Austria
with a small chip on the upper side.
Perhaps You are wondering about the title, Czech-Bauhaus
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Czech Bauhaus Table Lamp, Designer František Anýž, Nickle-Plated Steel, 1920s
By Franta (Frantisek) Anýž
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Czech Bauhaus table lamp.
Period: 1920-1929
Designed and made by Franta Anýž, Czech carver
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Nickel
H 14.18 in W 11.42 in D 11.42 in
Functionalist Desk Czech Bauhaus Tubular Steel, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
This functionalist desk, with a construction of bent tubular steel was made in Czech Republic
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
20th Century Restored Czech Bauhaus Chrome Small Table, Oakwood, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Small Czech chrome Bauhaus table.
Period: 1930-1939
Source: Czechia.
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 27.56 in W 27.17 in D 18.12 in
Chrome Czech Bauhaus Green Rounded Table, 1930s, Original Very Well Condition
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Bauhaus Art Deco table
Source: Czech (Czechoslovakia)
Period: 1930 - 1939
Material: Chrome and
Category
20th Century Czech Bauhaus Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Czech Bauhaus Flower Stand Made of Chrome Plated Steel, Stable, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
the Czech Republic. Original chromium plating in perfect original condition.
Source: Czechia
Category
20th Century Czech Bauhaus Shelves
Materials
Chrome
H 33.47 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chrome Floor Lamp, by Hynek Gottwald, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Period: 1930-1939.
Origin: Czech (Czechoslovakia)
Made by Hynek Gottwald, a company credited with
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Steel
H 70.08 in W 17.72 in D 25.99 in
Czech Bauhaus Floor Lamp, Textile Lamp Shade, Chrom-Plated Steel, 1920s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Period: 1920-1929.
This item features classic Bauhaus design elements. Elements of this style are
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 70.87 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Restored Czech Bauhaus Floor Lamp, Nickel-Plated Steel, Parchment Shade, 1920s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Period: 1920-1929.
This item features classic Bauhaus design elements. Elements of this style are
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel, Nickel
H 67.72 in W 12.21 in D 22.45 in
20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chrome Floor Lamp with Parchment Shade, 1920s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Period: 1920-1929.
This item features classic Bauhaus design elements. Elements of this style are
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Steel
H 66.93 in W 19.69 in D 31.5 in
Czech Bauhaus Chrome Flower Stand Made Out of Oak, Lacquered, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
in the Czech Republic. Original chromium plating in perfect original condition.
Source: Czechia
Category
20th Century Czech Bauhaus Shelves
Materials
Chrome
20th Century Restored Unusual Czech Bauhaus Chrome White Flower Pedestal, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
This pedestal, with a frame of bent steel tube and shelves, was made in the 1930s in the Czech
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Shelves
Materials
Chrome
H 52.76 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
Pair of Czech Bauhaus Armchairs, Marcel Breuer and Thonet, Chrome, Fabric, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Horomerice, CZ
: Bauhaus.
Period: 1930-1939.
Material: Fabric and chrome-plated steel
Source: Czechia.
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 33.08 in W 22.84 in D 25.99 in
Czech Bauhaus Beech Armchair by Mücke and Melder, Chrome-Plated Steel, 1930s
By Mücke & Melder
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Armchair by Mücke and Melder
Style: Bauhaus.
Period: 1930-1939.
Material: Beech and chrome
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 33.86 in W 21.66 in D 25.6 in
20th Century Restored Czech Bauhaus Hall Coat Stand by Robert Slezák, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Bauhaus period hall coat stand crafted of chrome Robert Slezák.
Period: 1930-1939.
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Chrome
Czech Bauhaus Black Tubular Chrome Sofa by Hynek Gottwald, New Upholstery, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Bauhaus style sofa with chrome-plated steel tubular frame.
Manufactured by Hynek Gottwald in the
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 29.53 in W 75.6 in D 33.08 in
Czech Bauhaus Black Tubular Chrome Sofa by Hynek Gottwald, New Upholstery, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Bauhaus style sofa with chrome-plated steel tubular frame.
Manufactured by Hynek Gottwald in the
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 30.71 in W 74.81 in D 31.5 in
Czech Bauhaus Red Tubular Chrome Sofa by Hynek Gottwald, New Upholstery, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Bauhaus style sofa with chrome-plated steel tubular frame.
Manufactured by Hynek Gottwald in the
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 30.71 in W 74.81 in D 31.5 in
Czech Bauhaus Blue Tubular Chrome Sofa by Hynek Gottwald, New Upholstery, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Bauhaus style sofa with chrome-plated steel tubular frame.
Manufactured by Hynek Gottwald in the
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 29.53 in W 76.78 in D 33.47 in
Czech Bauhaus Ivory Tubular Chrome Sofa by Hynek Gottwald, New Upholstery, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Bauhaus style sofa with chrome-plated steel tubular frame.
Manufactured by Hynek Gottwald in the
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 29.53 in W 76.78 in D 32.68 in
Czech Bauhaus Chrome Flower Stand Made Out of Chrome Plated Steel, 1950s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
the Czech Republic. Original chromium plating in perfect original condition.
Source: Czechia
Category
20th Century Czech Bauhaus Shelves
Materials
Chrome
H 38.59 in W 23.63 in D 27.56 in
Tubular Chrome Czech Bauhaus Art Deco Beech Round Table, Vichr a Spol., 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Bauhaus Art Deco table, Czech
Completely restored
Material: Beech and chrome-plated steel
Period
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Czech Bauhaus Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Czech Chrome Bauhaus Table Lamp, Original Condition and Electrified, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Pair of Czech Bauhaus lamps.
Original very well preserved condition. New electrification
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Bauhaus Industrial Pink Coat Stand, 1920s
Located in Praha, CZ
Coat stand from Czech Bauhaus factory built in 1920s.
Unusual original pink paint.
Traces of rust
Category
Vintage 1920s Czech Bauhaus Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Steel
Czech White Beech Artdeco Étagère, 1930s, Original Well Preserved Condition
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Czech Bauhaus étagère
Perfect original condition.
Source: Czechia
Period: 1930-1939.
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Beech, Wood, Lacquer
H 34.26 in W 52.76 in D 9.85 in
Chrome Oak Bauhaus Trolley, Completely Restored, Halabala, UP Zavody, 1930s
By Jindrich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Early 20th century unique Czech Bauhaus trolley.
Period: 1920-1929.
Material: Oak and chrome
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Serving Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 27.96 in W 41.34 in D 20.08 in
Early 20th Century Vintage Tubular Chrome Bauhaus Chair by Hynek Gottwald, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Horomerice, CZ
elegance of the Bauhaus Era.
This is a perfect example of Czech Bauhaus style.
Original very well
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32.68 in W 24.02 in D 22.84 in
Tubular Chrome Bauhaus Blue Seating Set, 2 Armchairs and 4 Chairs, 1940s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Czech Bauhaus seating set.
Made of walnut.
Completely restored, new upholstery included.
Period
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29.14 in W 23.23 in D 24.81 in
Green Vintage Bauhaus Set of Chairs Manufactured by Robert Slezák, 1930-1939
By Robert Slezák
Located in Horomerice, CZ
simplistic elegance of the Bauhaus Era.
This perfect example of Czech Bauhaus style was produced by Robert
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1930s Bauhaus Floor Lamp, Czechoslovakia
By Bauhaus
Located in Praha, CZ
-Cleaned, repolished and rewired
- chrome plated parts with some signs of use
- adjustable shelf 48-125 shade diameter 30, shelf diameter 28.
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Coatrack in Bauhaus design Art Deco Czechoslovakia 1930s Tube Steel by Jala
By Bauhaus
Located in Vienna, AT
Coatrack in Bauhaus design Art Deco Czechoslovakia 1930s tube steel by manufacturer Jala. A very
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Hat Racks and Stands
Materials
Steel
H 42.52 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Contemporary Sideboard Czech Functionalism Bauhaus Art Deco
By Tschechisches Wohndesign
Located in Wien, AT
This sideboard was produced by Tschechisches Wohndesign Manufaktur in the style of Czech
Category
2010s Czech Bauhaus Sideboards
Materials
Stainless Steel
Bauhaus Dressing Mirror Czech Mücke Melder 1930s
By Mücke & Melder
Located in Wien, AT
Original chrome plating in good condition with patina.
The original lacquer was cleaned.
Original mirror.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Chrome
Mucke & Melder Bauhaus Original Upholstered Armchairs, Czech Republic 1930s
By Mücke & Melder
Located in Almelo, NL
Mucke & Melder Bauhaus Original Upholstered Armchairs, Czech Republic 1930s
A pair of two
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.89 in W 23.23 in D 32.68 in
Restored Bauhaus Coffee Table, by Mücke Melder, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Mücke & Melder
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Bauhaus Coffee Table Made By Mücke Melder.
Maker: Mücke Melder
Maker catalog number: Tn
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus More Mirrors
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Original Bauhaus Armchair, by Mücke - Melder, Beech, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Mücke & Melder
Located in Horomerice, CZ
features classic Bauhaus design elements. Elements of this style are neutral colors and occasional bright
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
H 33.08 in W 21.26 in D 22.45 in
Original Bauhaus Walnut Table, Original Condition, Revived Polish, Czech, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Original Bauhaus table
Period: 1930-1939
Source: Czechia
Material: Chrome-Plated Steel, Walnut
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 27.56 in
Contemporary Tubular Steel Sideboard Czech Functionalism Bauhaus
By Tschechisches Wohndesign
Located in Wien, AT
Contemporary Tubular Steel sideboard Czech Functionalism Bauhaus. This sideboard with a
Category
2010s Czech Modern Side Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Restored Bauhaus Wardrobe, by Hynek Gottwald, Walnut, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Horomerice, CZ
features classic Bauhaus design elements. Elements of this style are neutral colors and occasional bright
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 70.87 in W 63 in D 19.69 in
Original Bauhaus Armchair, Chrome-Plated Steel, Cleaned Upholstery, Czech, 1950s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
restored.
This item features classic Bauhaus design elements. Elements of this style are neutral colors
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 30.71 in W 24.02 in D 17.33 in
Restored Bauhaus Armchair, by Mücke-Melder, New Upholstery, Czech, 1930s
By Mücke & Melder
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Bauhaus Armchair by Mücke - Melder
Source: Czechia (Czehoslovakia)
Period: 1930-1939
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 40.56 in W 31.5 in D 22.84 in
Restored Bauhaus Side Table, Walnut, Chrome-Plated Steel, Czech, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Bauhaus Side Table.
Source: Czechia
Period: 1930-1939
Material: Walnut, Chrome-Plated
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Side Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
H 25.99 in W 27.56 in D 16.54 in
Contemporary Tubular Steel Sideboard Czech Functionalism Bauhaus
By Tschechisches Wohndesign
Located in Wien, AT
Contemporary Tubular steel sideboard Czech functionalism Bauhaus. This sideboard with a
Category
2010s Czech Modern Sideboards
Materials
Stainless Steel
Restored Bauhaus Armchair, by Mücke-Melder, Original Upholstery, Czech, 1930s
By Mücke & Melder
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Bauhaus Armchair by Mücke - Melder
Source: Czechia (Czehoslovakia)
Period: 1930-1939
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 31.5 in
20th Century Czech Square Umakart Bauhaus Table, Chrome-Plated Steel, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Original well preserved condition
Bauhaus chrome table
Style: Bauhaus, midcentury
Period: 1940
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 16.54 in
Restored Bauhaus Table Lamp, New Electrification, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Bauhaus table lamp.
Period: 1930-1939.
Material: Chrome-plated steel, aluminium (lamp
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
H 21.66 in W 6.5 in D 13.78 in
Restored Bauhaus Pair of Armchairs, by Hynek Gottwald, Leather, Czech, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Bauhaus Pair of Armchairs.
Maker: Hynek Gottwald
Source: Czechia (Czehoslovakia)
Period
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.53 in W 24.81 in D 33.47 in
Restored Czech Round Oak Bauhaus Table by Mücke & Melder, Chrome, 1930s
By Mücke & Melder
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Bauhaus chrome table
Style: Bauhaus.
Period: 1930-1939.
Material: Oak and chrome
Source
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Tables
Materials
Chrome
Restored Czech Round Oak Bauhaus Table by Mücke & Melder, Chrome, 1930s
By Mücke & Melder
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Bauhaus chrome table
Style: Bauhaus.
Period: 1930-1939.
Material: Oak and chrome
Source
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Tables
Materials
Chrome
Restored Czech Round Oak Bauhaus Table by Mücke & Melder, Chrome, 1930s
By Mücke & Melder
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Bauhaus chrome table
Style: Bauhaus.
Period: 1930-1939.
Material: Oak and chrome
Source
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Tables
Materials
Chrome
Restored Bauhaus Flower Pedestal, by Robert Slezák, Chrome, Steel, Czech, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Made by Slezak Factories, a unique Czech furniture brand specialising on chrome and bent metal
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Chrome, Steel
H 70.48 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Restored Bauhaus Round Table, by Robert Slezák, Spruce, Walnut, Czech, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Czech furniture brand specialising on chrome and bent metal furniture
It has been re-polished with
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Tables
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Restored Bauhaus H79 Chair, by J. Halabala, UP Zavody, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Jindrich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Bauhaus Chair Deisgned By Jindrich Halabala.
Designer: Jindrich Halabala
Maker: UP Zavody
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 32.29 in W 22.84 in D 27.56 in
Original Green Bauhaus Wardrobe, by Hynek Gottwald, Veneer, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Horomerice, CZ
features classic Bauhaus design elements. Elements of this style are neutral colors and occasional bright
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 71.26 in W 66.93 in D 22.84 in
20th Century Small Red Czech Chrome Bauhaus Table by Kovona, 1950s
By Kovona
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Small chrome Bauhaus table
Period: 1950-1959
Material: Chrome and lacquered wood
Source: Czech.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Contemporary Tubular Steel Sideboard Czech Functionalism Bauhaus
Located in Wien, AT
This sideboard with a construction of polished stainless steel and oak veneered plywood is made to order by Tschechisches Wohndesign.
Delivery time if not in stock 4-6 weeks. 1 piec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Sideboards
Materials
Stainless Steel
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk With Chair, Chrome, Steel, Wood, Czech, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
.
This item features classic Bauhaus design elements. Elements of this style are neutral colors and
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 30.71 in W 47.25 in D 27.56 in
Restored Bauhaus Table, by Hynek Gottwald, Chrome-Plated Steel, Czech, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Horomerice, CZ
parts have been cleaned and professionally restored.
This item features classic Bauhaus design
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome, Steel
H 28.75 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
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Czech Bauhaus For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of Czech bauhaus available for sale. Each of these unique Czech bauhaus was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, chrome and wood. There are all kinds of Czech bauhaus available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Art Deco, Industrial and Mid-Century Modern Czech bauhaus are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made Czech bauhaus over the years, but those made by Mücke & Melder, Robert Slezák and Hynek Gottwald are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Czech Bauhaus?
Prices for Czech bauhaus can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, Czech bauhaus begin at $183 and can go as high as $46,673, while the average can fetch as much as $1,288.
A Close Look at bauhaus Furniture
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.
ORIGINS OF BAUHAUS FURNITURE DESIGN
- Art and design school established in Germany in 1919
- Promotion of a union of art, craft and technology
- Design intended for mass production
- School’s workshops focused on cabinetry, metalworking, typography, textiles and more
- Informed by De Stijl, Constructivism, Art Nouveau, Arts and Crafts, and modernism; influenced mid-century modernism, Scandinavian modernism
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
- László Moholy-Nagy
- Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
- Anni Albers
- Josef Hoffmann
- Marcel Breuer
- Marianne Brandt
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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