Marianne Brandt was a German painter, sculptor, photographer and designer who attended the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar. There she became a student of Hungarian modernist theorist and designer László Moholy-Nagy in the metal workshop.
After leaving the Bauhaus, Brandt worked for Walter Adolph Georg Gropius in his Berlin studio. Brandt subsequently became the head of metal design at the Ruppelwerk firm in Gotha, where she remained until losing her job during the ongoing financial Depression in 1932.
After the Second World War, Brandt remained in Germany to help rebuild her family's home, which had been severely damaged in the bombings. She lived out her days in Germany while the Bauhaus was generally reviled as decadent during much of the German Democratic Republic. By the end of her life Brandt had a loyal group of students from her many years as a teacher of design.
Brandt's designs for household objects such as table lamps, ashtrays and teapots are considered the timeless examples of modern industrial design.
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Bauhaus Cigar Box , Marianne Brandt by Ruppelwerke Gotha 1920s
By Ruppelwerk, Marianne Brandt
Located in Osnabrück, NDS
A very rare Cigar or maybe Letter Box , designed by Marianne Brandt , manufactured by Ruppelwerke Gotha in 1920s. Made of Walnut wood and patinated Brass this fine Box represents ...
Brass
$3,418
H 5.52 in W 6.89 in D 2.76 in
Bauhaus Table or Desk Clock by Marianne Brandt for Ruppelwerk Gotha Germany 1932
By Ruppelwerk, Marianne Brandt
Located in München, BY
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...
Metal
Art Deco Jewelry Box vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
Art Deco Jewelry Box vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled Original wood inside
Brass
Art Deco Jewelry Box vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
Art Deco Jewelry Box vienna around 1920s Polished and stove enameled
Brass, Copper
Lidded Box by Josef Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstätte, 1920s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
Lidded cigarette tin – handmade. Designed by Josef Hoffmann for the Wiener Werkstätte – no markings (see photo for a comparable object with a signature) – also documented in the MAK ...
Fruitwood
Decorative Art Deco Brass Box around 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
Decorative Art Deco Brass Box around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled
Brass
Art Deco Jewelry Box vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
Art Deco Jewelry Box vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled Original wood inside
Brass
Brass Art Deco Box Vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
Brass Art Deco Box Vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled Original wood inside Hight open: 17,5cm
Brass
Small Lidded Pewter Box by Holger Fridericia, Denmark, 1920s.
By Edvin Ollers, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen, Svenskt Tenn, CG Hallberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A small and beautiful Art Deco lidded pewter box with amazing patina. Made by Holger Fridericia, Denmark, 1920s. Good original condition, with some light scratches and scuffs. Sta...
Metal, Pewter
Art Deco Brass Box around 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
Art Deco brass box around 1920s Polished and stove enamelled Wood inside.
Brass
1920s Tiffany Studios Zodiac Box
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Marked” Tiffany Studios on underside. Solid bronze box with Zodiac motifs and Greco-Roman grid motif. Classic art deco shapes and forms.
Bronze
Discometal Matchstick Box by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Discometal Matchstick Box by Just Andersen in the early 1920s. A fine piece for a beautiful place. * Discometal Matchstick Box * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: D32 Year: 1918-1...
Metal
Art Deco brass Jewelry Box around 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
Art Deco brass Jewelry Box around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled
Brass
Chinese Export Silver Dragon Cigar Box , 1880 - 1920s
Located in Braintree, GB
An impressive Chinese export solid silver dragon box, crafted circa 1880–1920 from substantial heavy-gauge silver, 900 purity and intended for the Western market. The rectangular fo...
Silver
Art Deco Hammered Jewelry Box Around 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
Art Deco Hammered Jewelry Box around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled.
Brass
$900
H 4.73 in W 11.23 in D 11.15 in L 4.73 in
Octagonal Bauhaus Box, Ash, Walnut, Maple, Mahogany, Velvet, Vienna, circa 1920
Located in Regensburg, DE
Octagonal (eight-sided) Bauhaus / Art Deco Box from Austria, Vienna, circa 1920. Sides in solid ash wood. Lid veneered in walnut with star inlay in maple and mahogany. Base slightly...
Brass
Very Rare Marianne Brandt for Ruppel Box No. 4823
By Marianne Brandt
Located in Munich, DE
Very rare Marianne Brandt for Ruppel box no. 4823. As shown in the 1930 catalog.
Metal