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Max Bill Furniture

Swiss, 1908-1994

Max Bill was born in Winterthur, Switzerland. After an apprenticeship as a silversmith during 1924–27, he took up studies at the Bauhaus in Dessau under many teachers including Wassily Kandinsky, Paul Klee and Oskar Schlemmer from 1927 to 1929, after which he moved to Zurich.

After working on graphic designs for the few modern buildings being constructed, Bill built his first work, his own house and studio (1932–3) in Zurich-Höngg. From 1937 onward he was a prime mover behind the Allianz group of Swiss artists.

Bill is widely considered the single most decisive influence on Swiss graphic design beginning in the 1950s with his theoretical writing and progressive work. His connection to the days of modernism gave him special authority. As an industrial designer, his work is characterized by a clarity of design and precise proportions. Examples are the elegant clocks and watches designed for Junghans, a long-term client. Among Bill's most notable product designs is the Ulmer Hocker of 1954, a stool that can also be used as a shelf element, a speaker's desk, a tablet or a side table. Although the stool was a creation of both Bill's and Ulm School designer Hans Gugelot's, it is often called "Bill Hocker" because the first sketch of it on a cocktail napkin was Bill's work.

As a designer and artist, Bill sought to create forms which visually represent the New Physics of the early 20th century. He sought to create objects so that the new science of form could be understood by the senses: that is as a concrete art. Thus Bill is not a rationalist – as is typically thought – but rather a phenomenologist. He made spare geometric paintings, prints and spherical sculptures, some based on the Möbius strip, in stone, wood, metal and plaster. His architectural work included an office building in Germany, a radio studio in Zurich, and a bridge in eastern Switzerland.

Bill continued to produce architectural designs, such as those for a museum of contemporary art (1981) in Florence and for the Bauhaus Archive (1987) in Berlin. In 1982 he also entered a competition for an addition to the Neue Nationalgalerie in Berlin, built to a design by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Pavillon-Skulptur, a large granite sculpture, was installed adjacent to the Bahnhofstrasse, Zürich in 1983. As is often the case with modern art in public places, the installation generated some controversy. Endlose Treppe, a sculpture made of North American granite, was designed for the philosopher Ernst Bloch.

In 1982 he was awarded the Sir Misha Black award and was added to the College of Medallists.

Bill executed many public sculptures in Europe and exhibited extensively in galleries and museums, including a retrospective at the Kunsthaus Zürich in 1968–69. He was the subject of retrospectives at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery in Buffalo and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in 1974, and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York City in 1988.

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Creator: Max Bill
Zanotta Sgabillo Stool in Natural Varnished Frame by Max Bill
Zanotta Sgabillo Stool in Natural Varnished Frame by Max Bill

Zanotta Sgabillo Stool in Natural Varnished Frame by Max Bill

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Zanotta Sgabillo Stool in Natural Varnished Frame by Max Bill

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Kitchen Wall Clock Attrd Max Bill & Ernst Moeckl German Minimalist White Ceramic

Kitchen Wall Clock Attrd Max Bill & Ernst Moeckl German Minimalist White Ceramic

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The clock movement with a fresh battery has been running, however it may need to be serviced, it is quite loud. The manual timer is in working order. For reference an example was auc...

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Ulm Stool by Max Bill, Mid-Century Modern, Germany, 1950s
Ulm Stool by Max Bill, Mid-Century Modern, Germany, 1950s

Ulm Stool by Max Bill, Mid-Century Modern, Germany, 1950s

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Ulm Stool by Max Bill, Mid-Century Modern, Germany, 1950s

By Max Bill

Located in Berlin, DE

The Ulm Stool may seem unassuming at first glance, yet its story is as fascinating as its minimalist design. Created by Max Bill, the first rector of the Ulm...

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Pair of Max Bill Torchiere Floor Lamps for B.A.G. Turgi, Switzerland, 1950s
Pair of Max Bill Torchiere Floor Lamps for B.A.G. Turgi, Switzerland, 1950s

Pair of Max Bill Torchiere Floor Lamps for B.A.G. Turgi, Switzerland, 1950s

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A rare and exceptional pair of torchiere floor lamps designed by Max Bill and produced by B.A.G. Turgi, Switzerland, circa 1950s. Exemplifying Bill’s refined Bauhaus-influenced minim...

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German Space Age opaline glass chandelier by Max Bill for Temde, 1960s
German Space Age opaline glass chandelier by Max Bill for Temde, 1960s

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German Space Age opaline glass chandelier by Max Bill for Temde, 1960s Pyramid-shaped chandelier with ten spherical diffusers in opaline glass. The central structure in white painted...

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Max Bill Sun Desk Lamp Gold Anodized Aluminum, Switzerland 1955
Max Bill Sun Desk Lamp Gold Anodized Aluminum, Switzerland 1955

Max Bill Sun Desk Lamp Gold Anodized Aluminum, Switzerland 1955

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Max Bill Sun Desk Lamp Gold Anodized Aluminum, Switzerland 1955

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Located in Vienna, AT

Iconic and very large Max Bill Desk Lamp, Switzerland 1951 Large Max Bill table lamp with a rare finish and in very good condition. This double bell shaped desk light does not appea...

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Mid Century Style ULMER HOCKER Stool by Max Bill in Black Stained Spruce
Mid Century Style ULMER HOCKER Stool by Max Bill in Black Stained Spruce

Mid Century Style ULMER HOCKER Stool by Max Bill in Black Stained Spruce

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Mid Century Style ULMER HOCKER Stool by Max Bill in Black Stained Spruce

By Max Bill

Located in Ulm, DE

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Swiss Furniture and Interiors in the 20th Century
Swiss Furniture and Interiors in the 20th Century

Swiss Furniture and Interiors in the 20th Century

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Swiss Furniture and Interiors in the 20th Century

By Max Bill, Hans Bellmann

Located in New York, NY

Encyclopedic survey of modernist Swiss design beginning in 1870 but focused on the Bauhaus/Ulm School driven twentieth century, which is divided into chronological chapters of 15 to ...

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Pair of 1960s Max Bill Red and White Table Lamps for Temde Leuchten, Switzerland
Pair of 1960s Max Bill Red and White Table Lamps for Temde Leuchten, Switzerland

Pair of 1960s Max Bill Red and White Table Lamps for Temde Leuchten, Switzerland

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Pair of 1960s Max Bill Red and White Table Lamps for Temde Leuchten, Switzerland

By Max Bill, Temde Leuchten, Verner Panton, Eero Saarinen

Located in Glendale, CA

Pair of 1960s Max Bill Red and White Table Lamps for Temde Leuchten, Switzerland. This extremely rare and iconic mid-century design is executed in red and opaline lucite shades with...

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Table Lamps by Max Bill for Temde Switzerland
Table Lamps by Max Bill for Temde Switzerland

Table Lamps by Max Bill for Temde Switzerland

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Table Lamps by Max Bill for Temde Switzerland

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Ball lamp by Temde, Max Bill from the 1960s. Glass ball with plastic base. Measures: Diameter: 14cm / Height: 29cm.

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Midcentury White 4-Arm Space Age Floor Lamp by Max Bill for Temde 1960s

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Max Bill Floor Lamp
Max Bill Floor Lamp

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Max Bill floor lamp.

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Rare Wall Light in Gold by Max Bill for Temde, Switzerland, 1960s
Rare Wall Light in Gold by Max Bill for Temde, Switzerland, 1960s

Rare Wall Light in Gold by Max Bill for Temde, Switzerland, 1960s

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Rare Wall Light in Gold by Max Bill for Temde, Switzerland, 1960s

By Max Bill, Temde Leuchten

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

The lamps are executed with E14 Edison screw fit bulbs. It is wired, and in working condition. It runs both on 110 / 230 volt. Our lamps are checked, cleaned and are suitable for ...

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Lampadario Max Bill per Temde anni 60
Lampadario Max Bill per Temde anni 60

Lampadario Max Bill per Temde anni 60

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Lampadario Max Bill per Temde anni 60

By Max Bill, Temde Leuchten

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Bellissima lampada da soffitto dal design Space Age, con struttura in metallo cromato e 10 diffusori a globo in vetro di Murano lattimo, disposti a "grappolo". Adatto a lampadine con...

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Rare Wall Light in White by Max Bill for Temde, Switzerland, 1960s
Rare Wall Light in White by Max Bill for Temde, Switzerland, 1960s

Rare Wall Light in White by Max Bill for Temde, Switzerland, 1960s

$843

Rare Wall Light in White by Max Bill for Temde, Switzerland, 1960s

By Max Bill, Temde Leuchten

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

The lamps are executed with E14 Edison screw fit bulbs. It is wired, and in working condition. It runs both on 110 / 230 volt. Our lamps are checked, cleaned and are suitable for ...

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Max Bill Geneve Musee Serigraph, 1972
Max Bill Geneve Musee Serigraph, 1972

Max Bill Geneve Musee Serigraph, 1972

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Max Bill Geneve Musee Serigraph, 1972

By Max Bill

Located in Hanover, MA

Max Bill (1908-1994) Geneva Museum exhibition serigraph, created to accompany the exhibition of works by Max Bill held from 6 April through 30 April 1972 at the Musee Rath in Geneva,...

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Max Bill Tulip Floor Lamp Globe Glass & Aluminium by Temde, Switzerland, 1960s
Max Bill Tulip Floor Lamp Globe Glass & Aluminium by Temde, Switzerland, 1960s

Max Bill Tulip Floor Lamp Globe Glass & Aluminium by Temde, Switzerland, 1960s

$1,790

Max Bill Tulip Floor Lamp Globe Glass & Aluminium by Temde, Switzerland, 1960s

By Max Bill, Temde Leuchten

Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen

Elegant space age bubble glass globe floor and table light. Illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. Heavy duty. Gem from the time. With this light you make a clear stateme...

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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Max Bill Furniture

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Original Vintage Sport Poster Munich Olympics 1972 Max Bill Shapes Design
Original Vintage Sport Poster Munich Olympics 1972 Max Bill Shapes Design

Original Vintage Sport Poster Munich Olympics 1972 Max Bill Shapes Design

$1,032

Original Vintage Sport Poster Munich Olympics 1972 Max Bill Shapes Design

By Max Bill

Located in London, GB

Original vintage sports poster promoting the 1972 Summer Olympic Games in Munich Germany featuring a great minimalist design by the Swiss architect, artist, painter and graphic desig...

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Mid Century Style ULMER HOCKER Stool by Max Bill in Notwood and Lacquer Finish
Mid Century Style ULMER HOCKER Stool by Max Bill in Notwood and Lacquer Finish

Mid Century Style ULMER HOCKER Stool by Max Bill in Notwood and Lacquer Finish

$1,084

Mid Century Style ULMER HOCKER Stool by Max Bill in Notwood and Lacquer Finish

By Max Bill

Located in Ulm, DE

The Ulm Stool (German: Ulmer Hocker), a timeless masterpiece of Mid-Century Modern design, was created in 1954 by Max Bill, the first rector of the renown...

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Max Bill, Chair "Kneuzzargenstull", 1951
Max Bill, Chair "Kneuzzargenstull", 1951

Max Bill, Chair "Kneuzzargenstull", 1951

$1,072

Max Bill, Chair "Kneuzzargenstull", 1951

By Max Bill

Located in Saint ouen, FR

Max Bill - Chair "Kneuzzargenstull" Edition Möbelwerke Horgan Glarus Circa 1951 Wood and steel 78x48x52cm.  

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2010s Max Bill for Metrocs of Japan Wool Rug 6.5x6.5'
2010s Max Bill for Metrocs of Japan Wool Rug 6.5x6.5'

2010s Max Bill for Metrocs of Japan Wool Rug 6.5x6.5'

$1,300

2010s Max Bill for Metrocs of Japan Wool Rug 6.5x6.5'

By Max Bill

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a wool rug designed by Max Bill in 1946. This example was produced by Metrocs of Japan in the 2010s. The rug is comprised of New Zealand Wool and features a striking composit...

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Set of Two Original 1970s Wall Lights by Max Bill for Temde, Switzerland
Set of Two Original 1970s Wall Lights by Max Bill for Temde, Switzerland

Set of Two Original 1970s Wall Lights by Max Bill for Temde, Switzerland

$963 / set

Set of Two Original 1970s Wall Lights by Max Bill for Temde, Switzerland

By Temde Leuchten, Max Bill

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Set of two wall lights Design: Max Bill Producer: Temde, made in Switzerland Age: 1970s Set of two original 1970s modernist wall lights desig...

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Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Max Bill Furniture

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Kneuzzargenstull Chair with yellow seat by Max Bill dining chair side chair
Kneuzzargenstull Chair with yellow seat by Max Bill dining chair side chair

Kneuzzargenstull Chair with yellow seat by Max Bill dining chair side chair

$1,000

Kneuzzargenstull Chair with yellow seat by Max Bill dining chair side chair

By Max Bill

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Born Winterthur, Switzerland; died 1994. Max Bill's name is often associated with concrete art and environmental design, but he was, so to speak, a Swiss 'un...

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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Max Bill Furniture

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Table Model "Dreirundtisch" by Max Bill, Swiss 1949
Table Model "Dreirundtisch" by Max Bill, Swiss 1949

Table Model "Dreirundtisch" by Max Bill, Swiss 1949

$6,505

Table Model "Dreirundtisch" by Max Bill, Swiss 1949

By Max Bill

Located in Brussels, BE

Table model "Dreirundtisch" by Max Bill - Swiss 1949.

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Rare Chipboard stool by Max Bill, Ulm, circa 1962
Rare Chipboard stool by Max Bill, Ulm, circa 1962

Rare Chipboard stool by Max Bill, Ulm, circa 1962

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H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in

Rare Chipboard stool by Max Bill, Ulm, circa 1962

By Max Bill

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

This stool was developed as part of the research at the Hochschule für Gestaltung in Ulm from 1954 onward, attributed to Max Bill in collaboration with Hans Gugelot and Paul Hilding...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Max Bill Furniture

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Rare Chipboard stool by Max Bill, Ulm, circa 1962
Rare Chipboard stool by Max Bill, Ulm, circa 1962

Rare Chipboard stool by Max Bill, Ulm, circa 1962

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H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in

Rare Chipboard stool by Max Bill, Ulm, circa 1962

By Max Bill

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

This stool was developed as part of the research at the Hochschule für Gestaltung in Ulm from 1954 onward, attributed to Max Bill in collaboration with Hans Gugelot and Paul Hilding...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Max Bill Furniture

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Original 60s white metal table lamp by Max Bill for Temde with opal glass shade
Original 60s white metal table lamp by Max Bill for Temde with opal glass shade

Original 60s white metal table lamp by Max Bill for Temde with opal glass shade

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H 11.03 in Dm 5.91 in

Original 60s white metal table lamp by Max Bill for Temde with opal glass shade

By Temde Leuchten, Max Bill

Located in München, DE

Original 1960s white metal table lamp by Temde with an opal glass shade. With original label. Design by Max Bill. Max Bill was a world-renowned Swiss architect, designer, artist, and...

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1960s Swiss Space Age Vintage Max Bill Furniture

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Metal

Max Bill Ulm Laminated Wood Stool, circa 1950
Max Bill Ulm Laminated Wood Stool, circa 1950

Max Bill Ulm Laminated Wood Stool, circa 1950

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H 18.12 in W 16.15 in D 11.03 in

Max Bill Ulm Laminated Wood Stool, circa 1950

By Max Bill

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Stool designed by Max Bill for Ulm School manufactured by Zanotta, circa 1960. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful pati...

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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Max Bill Furniture

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Iconic Max Bill Junghans, Pastel Blue, Kitchen Clock 1953
Iconic Max Bill Junghans, Pastel Blue, Kitchen Clock 1953

Iconic Max Bill Junghans, Pastel Blue, Kitchen Clock 1953

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H 10.63 in W 7.88 in D 2.37 in

Iconic Max Bill Junghans, Pastel Blue, Kitchen Clock 1953

By Max Bill, Junghans Uhren GmbH

Located in Bochum, NRW

Important modernist glazed ceramic kitchen clock designed by Max Bill for Junghans, Germany, 1953. This original old clock is a well-known design icon, shown in many important books...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Max Bill Furniture

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Rare German 1960s Brass Junghans Max Bill Wall Clock 322/0350 in brass
Rare German 1960s Brass Junghans Max Bill Wall Clock 322/0350 in brass

Rare German 1960s Brass Junghans Max Bill Wall Clock 322/0350 in brass

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H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 1.19 in

Rare German 1960s Brass Junghans Max Bill Wall Clock 322/0350 in brass

By Junghans Uhren GmbH, Max Bill

Located in Krefeld, DE

Wall clock design by Max Bill for Junghans in 1960s. Brass metal case. Electric movement is in good working condition. At the back side maybe from the owner or clockmake a repair not...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Max Bill Furniture

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Midcentury White 6-Arm Space Age Floor Lamp by Max Bill for Temde 1960s
Midcentury White 6-Arm Space Age Floor Lamp by Max Bill for Temde 1960s

Midcentury White 6-Arm Space Age Floor Lamp by Max Bill for Temde 1960s

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H 66.93 in Dm 19.69 in

Midcentury White 6-Arm Space Age Floor Lamp by Max Bill for Temde 1960s

By Temde Leuchten, Max Bill

Located in Hagenbach, DE

This rare and elegant midcentury floor lamp, designed by Max Bill for Temde in the 1960s, is a remarkable example of Space Age design. Made in Switzerland, it captivates with its scu...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Max Bill Furniture

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Max Bill's Ulm Stools, circa 1954
Max Bill's Ulm Stools, circa 1954

Max Bill's Ulm Stools, circa 1954

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H 17.33 in W 11.42 in D 15.36 in

Max Bill's Ulm Stools, circa 1954

By Max Bill

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

The ULM stool, designed in 1954 by Max Bill, Hans Gugelot, and Paul Hildinger for the Ulm School of Design, embodies the very essence of functional and mini...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Max Bill Furniture

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Max Bill furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Max Bill furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Max Bill furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 28 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 2 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Max Bill were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by BAG Turgi, Rosemarie & Rico Baltensweiler, and Trix and Robert Haussmann. Prices for Max Bill furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $452 and can go as high as $7,050, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,850.

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Questions About Max Bill Furniture
  • What did Max Bill create?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Max Bill created many types of items during his career. The Swiss artist worked as a graphic designer creating many compositions indicative of the modern style of the time. In addition, he was an industrial designer who made a variety of decorative objects and furnishings. He is best known for the clocks produced for Junghans, the Ulmer Hocker stool, the Atomic chandelier and the Tulip floor lamp. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Max Bill art, furniture and decorative objects.

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