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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(Biography provided by DADA)
Marianne Brandt Avantgarde Bauhaus „Mignon" Table Brush Dustpan Set, 1930s
By Marianne Brandt, Ruppelwerk
Located in Vienna, AT
An iconic Bauhaus table brush and pan sweeping set from the early 1930s in light-green / pastel jade green. Designed by Marianne Brandt (1893-1983), manuf...
Metal, Sheet Metal
Wonderful Belgian Art Deco Coffee Set 1930s
Located in Meer, VAN
Wonderful Belgian Art Deco Coffee Set 1930s A rare and very beautiful 10 person art deco coffee - or tea - set in blue and silver porcelain with distinct octagonal art deco shapes a...
Porcelain
Small Fruit Bowl Mignon by Vetrerie di Empoli
By Vetrerie di Empoli
Located in New York, NY
This cup is part of the Dolce Vita collection, made up of finely-crafted glass pieces that are painted by hand in delicate pastel colors and then given a matte satin finish with pure...
Glass
Kähler, Denmark. Set of six small plates. Folk style. 1930s/40s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Kähler, Denmark Set of six small plates, glazed ceramics hand-decorated with polychrome blue leaf garlands and red fruit motifs on a light ground. Manufacturer: Kähler, Denmark Mate...
Ceramic
1930s Danish Just Andersen Pewter Salt Vessel
By Just Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Just Andersen pewter salt vessel on a wodden tray produced by Just Andersen A/S in the 1940´s - 1950´s The vessel is in very good vintage conditi...
Metal, Pewter
Rene Lalique 1930s Bowl
By René Lalique
Located in Mérida, YU
Very Rare piece. In excellent condition. No chips or marks. Signed.
Art Glass
Sylvia Stave / Marianne Brandt Cocktail Shaker 835 Silver
By Marianne Brandt, Sylvia Stave
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
Sylvia Stave silver cocktail shaker. The strainer and the lid are marked with number 1, the base is stamped A835 and has a control mark. This model of cocktail shaker was for long t...
Silver
Decorative 'Deer' Napkin Holder 1930s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Decorative 'Deer' Napkin Holder. Netherlands, early 20th century. Very stylish and decorative napkin holder with a deer at the front. A very elegant ...
Metal, Silver Plate
Eight F&K Serving Parts in Plated Silver, 1930s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Eight F&K Friedman & Kemeney serving parts in plated silver, 1930s. Largest part measures: 25.3 cm. In very good condition. Stamped. With monogram.
Silver Plate
Jens Sigsgaard, Denmark, Coffee Service, Silver, 1930s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens Sigsgaard, Denmark, coffee service, silver, 1930s. In perfect condition. Stamped. (.830) Measures: 22 cm. Weight: 1200 grams.
Art Deco brass napkin holder around 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco brass napkin holder around 1930s Polished and stove ena,meled
Brass
Jean Luce Etched Glass Bowl, circa 1930s
By Jean Luce
Located in New York, NY
Jean Luce acid etched crystal glass bowl. Signed on the bottom with the etched monogram of the double ‘L’. Jean Luce (French, 1895-1964) Bio – “Trained as a ceramist and glassmake...
Glass
Just Andersen, Denmark. Set of seven pewter bottle coasters, 1930s/40s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Just Andersen, Denmark. Set of seven pewter bottle coasters engraved with motifs from Denmark. Circular form with ribbed rim. Manufacturer: Just Andersen, Denmark Material: Pewter D...
Pewter
Marianne Brandt, Bauhaus 'Mignon' Table Brush and Tray, circa 1930
By Ruppelwerk, Marianne Brandt
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Marianne Brandt (German 1893-1983) 'Mignon' table brush and pan, black enamelled metal and wood with horsehair bristles. Stamped to the back 'Ruppel' and 'D.R.P' (Deutsches Reich...
Aluminum, Steel
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H 6 in W 6 in D 0.5 in
Marianne Brandt Avantgarde Bauhaus „Mignon" Table Brush Dustpan Set, 1930s
By Marianne Brandt, Ruppelwerk
Located in Vienna, AT
An iconic Bauhaus table brush and pan sweeping set from the early 1930s in light-green / pastel jade green. Designed by Marianne Brandt (1893-1983), manuf...
Metal, Sheet Metal
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H 5.25 in W 8.25 in D 3.5 in
Decorative Green Marianne Brandt Avantgarde Bauhaus Napkin Holder, Ruppel, 1930s
By Marianne Brandt, Ruppelwerk
Located in Vienna, AT
An iconic sheet metal Bauhaus napkin stand 7 holder from the early 1930s in light-green / pastel-green. Designed by Marianne Brandt (1893-1983), manufactu...
Metal, Sheet Metal
Marianne Brandt Bauhaus Napkin Holder Ruppel / Ruppelwerk, Germany
By Marianne Brandt, Ruppelwerk
Located in Munster, NRW
This famous object was designed by Marianne Brandt (1893-1983), manufactured in the early 1930s by Ruppel (Ruppelwerk GmbH, Gotha, Germany. Marianne Brandt, one of the most celebrate...
Metal