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Walter Gropius Seating

German, 1883-1969

As the founder of the Bauhaus — the German art and design school that was one of the chief crucibles of modernismWalter Gropius had a central and enduring impact on the architecture and design of the 20th century and beyond. Along with fellow Bauhaus principals such as Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Marcel Breuer, Gropius championed a philosophy of design focused on simplicity, efficiency and the inherent beauty of steel, glass and other industrial materials.

Born in Berlin, Gropius followed in his architect father’s footsteps and after completing his studies was employed by the brilliant proto-modernist designer Peter Behrens. Gropius’s early architectural work demonstrated many of the aspects that define the modernist aesthetic: ribbon windows, an emphasis on light and minimal decoration. Gropius became known primarily as a great organizer, writer and teacher. After military service in World War I, he developed concepts of what are now called the applied arts — a marriage of creative imagination with practical skill and technology. These notions drove Gropius’s founding of the Bauhaus in 1919. The school would welcome many of the great creators of the 20th century, including Paul Klee, Laszlo Moholy-Nagy and Josef Albers. After the independent-minded college fell afoul of the Nazi regime in the 1930s, Gropius immigrated to the United States, and finished out his years on the Harvard faculty.

Gropius produced far fewer furniture designs than his fellows on the Bauhaus faculty, but what he did make has a purity of form and spirit. As you will see from the works offered on 1stDibs, Walter Gropius never compromised his vision of design that encompassed beauty, creativity and the highest level of technical skill.

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Creator: Walter Gropius
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern W199 Bent-Wood Chairs by Walter Gropius for Thonet
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern W199 Bent-Wood Chairs by Walter Gropius for Thonet

Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern W199 Bent-Wood Chairs by Walter Gropius for Thonet

By Thonet, Walter Gropius

Located in Lafayette, IN

Spectacular set of 6 "W199" bentwood armchairs designed by Bauhaus co-founder Walter Gropius. Set features (2) "captains chairs" with arms and (4) of the even-more-rare arm-less chai...

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1940s American Bauhaus Vintage Walter Gropius Seating

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Wood, Plywood

1951 W199 Dining Armchair by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson for Thonet in Birch
1951 W199 Dining Armchair by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson for Thonet in Birch

1951 W199 Dining Armchair by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson for Thonet in Birch

By Ben Thompson, Thonet, Walter Gropius

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a W199 Dining Armchair, originally designed by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson for Thonet in 1951. The chair was produced in Austria in the early 1950s. The design features b...

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1950s Austrian Modern Vintage Walter Gropius Seating

Materials

Birch, Nutwood

Set of Six Dining Chairs by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson for Thonet
Set of Six Dining Chairs by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson for Thonet

Set of Six Dining Chairs by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson for Thonet

By Walter Gropius, Thonet, Ben Thompson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of six W199 dining armchairs by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson for Thonet, c.1950's, Austria. The chairs showcase a bent birch wood frame and legs. The seats have been newly uph...

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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Walter Gropius Seating

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Upholstery, Birch

Walter Gropius, Armchair, Birch, Austria, 1950s
Walter Gropius, Armchair, Birch, Austria, 1950s

Walter Gropius, Armchair, Birch, Austria, 1950s

By Walter Gropius

Located in High Point, NC

A birch armchairs designed by Walter Gropius and produced by Thonet, Austria, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.25"H x 23.25"W x 20.25"D Seat Height (inches): 17.5" Arm He...

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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Walter Gropius Seating

Materials

Birch

1951 Set of 4 Bauhaus W199 Arm Chairs by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson
1951 Set of 4 Bauhaus W199 Arm Chairs by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson

1951 Set of 4 Bauhaus W199 Arm Chairs by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson

By Walter Gropius, Thonet, Ben Thompson

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an outstanding set of 4 W199 Birch Armchairs, designed by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson for Thonet in 1951. They were produced in Austria in the early 1950s and the listed ...

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1950s Austrian Modern Vintage Walter Gropius Seating

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Birch

1951 Set of Four W199 Dining Arm Chairs by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson
1951 Set of Four W199 Dining Arm Chairs by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson

1951 Set of Four W199 Dining Arm Chairs by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson

By Thonet, Ben Thompson, Walter Gropius

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an outstanding set of 4 W199 Birch Armchairs, designed by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson for Gebruder Thonet in 1951. They were produced in Austria in the early 1950s and th...

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1950s Austrian Modern Vintage Walter Gropius Seating

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Steel

D51 Fagus chair with armrests by Walter Gropius, manufactured by Tecta in 1920
D51 Fagus chair with armrests by Walter Gropius, manufactured by Tecta in 1920

D51 Fagus chair with armrests by Walter Gropius, manufactured by Tecta in 1920

By Walter Gropius

Located in Ravenna, IT

D51 Fagus arm chair designed by Walter Gropius and manufactured by Tecta in Germany in 1920. This painted ash wood seat fully reflects the German style of those years. Walter Gropius...

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1920s German Modern Vintage Walter Gropius Seating

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Fabric, Wood, Harewood

Walter Gropius, Armchairs, Oak, Austria, 1950s
Walter Gropius, Armchairs, Oak, Austria, 1950s

Walter Gropius, Armchairs, Oak, Austria, 1950s

By Walter Gropius

Located in High Point, NC

A set of four stained oak armchairs or dining room chairs designed by Walter Gropius and produced by Thonet, Austria, c. 1950s. Dramatic patina. Natural wood cracking and weathering...

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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Walter Gropius Seating

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Oak

Set of 2 German Model D51 Fagus Armchair with Bauhaus Pattern Cushion, 1920s
Set of 2 German Model D51 Fagus Armchair with Bauhaus Pattern Cushion, 1920s

Set of 2 German Model D51 Fagus Armchair with Bauhaus Pattern Cushion, 1920s

By Walter Gropius

Located in Hamburg, DE

D51 fagus armrest chairs from the renowned manufacturer tecta based on a design by walter gropius from the 1920s. Here in the rare version with black and white striped upholstery wit...

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20th Century German Bauhaus Walter Gropius Seating

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Wood

German Model D51 Fagus Armchair with Bauhaus Pattern Cushion
German Model D51 Fagus Armchair with Bauhaus Pattern Cushion

German Model D51 Fagus Armchair with Bauhaus Pattern Cushion

By Walter Gropius

Located in Hamburg, DE

D51 fagus armrest chairs from the renowned manufacturer tecta based on a design by walter gropius from the 1920s. Here in the rare version with black and white striped upholstery wit...

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20th Century German Walter Gropius Seating

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Wood

Walter Gropius, Armchairs, Oak, Velvet, USA, 1970s
Walter Gropius, Armchairs, Oak, Velvet, USA, 1970s

Walter Gropius, Armchairs, Oak, Velvet, USA, 1970s

By Walter Gropius, Thonet

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of oak and purple velvet armchairs designed by Walter Gropius in 1951, produced by Thonet, Statesville, North Carolina, USA, c. 1970s. Seats reupholstered in brand new velvet...

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1970s American Vintage Walter Gropius Seating

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Velvet, Oak

Walter Gropius, Armchairs, Oak, Velvet, USA, 1970s
Walter Gropius, Armchairs, Oak, Velvet, USA, 1970s

Walter Gropius, Armchairs, Oak, Velvet, USA, 1970s

By Walter Gropius, Thonet

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of oak and purple velvet armchairs designed by Walter Gropius in 1951, produced by Thonet, Statesville, North Carolina, USA, c. 1970s. Dimensions: 29.5” H x 24” W x 19” D Se...

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1970s American Vintage Walter Gropius Seating

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Velvet, Oak

Walter Gropius, Armchairs, Oak, Velvet, USA, 1970s
Walter Gropius, Armchairs, Oak, Velvet, USA, 1970s

Walter Gropius, Armchairs, Oak, Velvet, USA, 1970s

By Walter Gropius, Thonet

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of oak and purple velvet armchairs designed by Walter Gropius in 1951, produced by Thonet, Statesville, North Carolina, USA, c. 1970s. Dimensions: 29.5” H x 24” W x 19” D Se...

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1970s American Vintage Walter Gropius Seating

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Velvet, Oak

Model D51 Bauhaus Chair Upholstered in Hermès Fabric by Walter Gropius for Tecta
Model D51 Bauhaus Chair Upholstered in Hermès Fabric by Walter Gropius for Tecta

Model D51 Bauhaus Chair Upholstered in Hermès Fabric by Walter Gropius for Tecta

By Walter Gropius

Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE

Model D51 Bauhaus Chair Upholstered in Hermès Fabric by Walter Gropius for Tecta Designer Walter Gropius (05.1883- 07.1969) Brand Tecta, Germany Era 1920’s Production date 1980s ...

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1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Walter Gropius Seating

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Fabric, Wood

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Walter Gropius seating for sale on 1stDibs.

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