As the founder of the Bauhaus — the German art and design school that was one of the chief crucibles of modernism — Walter 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.
Walter Gropius Isokon Stool Model No. 1, Table Tray, Pair, Gropius Variation
By Isokon, Luterma, Walter Gropius
Located in Uxbridge, GB
A rare pair of Isokon Stool No. 1 stools / tables, in the version modified by Walter Gropius during his time as Controller of Design for Isokon in Britain...
Birch, Plywood
$16,002Sale Price|20% Off
H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 13.19 in
Pierre Chareau - Curule / Model No. MT 1015 Stool circa mid-20th century
By Pierre Chareau
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Curule or Model No. MT 1015 Stool attributed to the work of Pierre Chareau - Art Deco piece - circa mid-20th century. Stool with a slightly curved seat in sheet metal. The legs are...
Iron, Sheet Metal
$4,122Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.15 in W 16.93 in D 11.03 in
Stool attributed to Josef Frank for Firma Svenskt Tenn, variation of stool 967
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Forserum, SE
Early version of Stool 967, originally designed by Josef Frank in 1938 for Firma Svenskt Tenn. Crafted from solid mahogany with a rattan seat, this model bears a striking resemblance...
Rattan, Mahogany
Pierre Chapo, pair of stools, model "S31A" solid elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Pierre Chapo, stools, model "S31A" solid elm; This S31A stool is one of the early editions designed by Pierre Chapo, known for his hallmark use of solid elmwood and a commitm...
Elm
$5,827 / set
H 17.33 in Dm 13.78 in
Set of 4 Alvar Aalto Stools Model no 60, Black Laminate, Artek 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
A set of 4 Alvar Aalto model 60 stools in birch and black laminate, designed by Alvar Aalto in the 1930s, manufactured by Huonekalu- Ja Rakennustyötehdas Oy in Finland, and retailed ...
Birch, Laminate
$15,804 / set
H 14.96 in W 16.54 in D 20.47 in
Josef Frank - Pair of “Tutankhamun” Stools, Model 1063 - Sweden - 1940
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare pair of “Tutankhamun” stools, model 1063, designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden circa 1940. Crafted in mahogany and upholstered in black leather, these...
Leather, Mahogany
Pierre Jeanneret Teak and Cane Stool, Model no. PJ-SI-21-B
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
Teak and cane stool by Pierre Jeanneret designed for the Panjab University science department, Chandigarh, India, model no. PJ-SI-21-A, circa 1965-1966 Photos of original state to show authenticity available on request. Pierre Jeanneret (22 March 1896 – 4 December 1967) was a Swiss architect and furniture designer, most famous for his role in the design of Chandigarh's large civic architecture project...
Cane, Teak
$3,252 / set
H 17.33 in Dm 13.78 in
A Pair of Alvar Aalto Stools Model no 60, Black Laminate, Artek 1950s
By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
These two iconic Alvar Aalto stools from the 1950s are beautiful and space saving furniture pieces of timeless design. The legs are mounted directly to the underside of the round sea...
Fabric, Birch
Isokon Plywood Stool Venesta Iconic 1930s Modernism
By Luterma
Located in Norwich, England
An iconic Isokon laminated birch plywood stool, with distributor label: Venesta. Circa 1933. The Isokon company was founded in London in 1929 by the ...
Birch
$2,050
H 30.91 in W 23.63 in D 20.48 in
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 ...
Fabric, Wood
Walter Walnut Folding Stool
Located in Paris, FR
Folding stool walter walnut with folding solid walnut base. With genuine leather seat in black finish.
Leather, Walnut
Thonet Stools No.144
By Thonet
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Thonet stools no.144 professionally stained and repolished.
Rattan, Bentwood
Mathias stool - No armrest
By mob estudio
Located in Mexico City, MX
Bar stool made of solid wood with an oil finish, seat upholstered in genuine leather or fabric to choose from, and hard leather backrest. Available as bar stool or counter stool. Th...
Leather, Fabric, Oak, Walnut
Eames Time Life Stool Model C
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original, first-issue Time Life Stool C, designed by Charles and Ray Eames. A striking design first commissioned for the Time Life Building and informed by Ray Eames’ sculpture pract...
Walnut
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...
Oak
Walter Springbok Walnut Folding Stool
Located in Paris, FR
Folding stool walter springbok walnut with folding solid walnut base. With real springbok Skin seat.
Animal Skin, Walnut
Sold
H 18.9 in Dm 17.33 in
Luterma Venesta Isokon Stools / Tables / Trays - Model No 1 Walter Gropius 1930s
By Isokon, Luterma, Venesta, Walter Gropius
Located in Uxbridge, GB
We have for sale a very rare pair of complete side tables by Luterma for Vanesta/Isokon. The original designer is unknown but the pieces were made inhouse by Luterma, Estonia c1930. ...
Birch, Plywood