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)
H 4.34 in W 10.24 in D 4.73 in
Desk Accessories, Letter Holder by Jacques Adnet, France, 1940
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Handsome saddle leather letter holder by Jacques Adnet. Signature contrast stitching. Great patina to leather. Excellent vintage condition. Paris...
Leather
H 3.75 in W 3.71 in D 2.52 in
Danese Milano Pen Holder, Italy, circa 1970
By Danese Milano
Located in Labrit, Landes
White pen holder with clean lines typical of Danese Milano's style and 1970s design.
Wrought Iron
H 15.16 in W 14.97 in D 7.68 in
unique Bauhaus DeStijl Style cubic metal Magazine Holder, Netherlands 1970s
By Mathieu Matégot, Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Bauhaus
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: cubic magazine holder stand element Origin: Netherlands Age: 970s This original vintage Bauhaus DeStijl style magazine holder stand was produced in the 1970s in Netherlan...
Metal
H 5.12 in W 5.12 in D 3.94 in
Mid-Century Pen Holder by Pilastro Netherlands
By Pilastro
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Unique pen holder from the 50s for your desk. You can also use it for storage of your keys.
Metal
H 1.97 in W 17.72 in D 12.6 in
Desk Accessories, Letter Holder by Jacques Adnet and Letter Tray Paper Holder
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Handsome saddle leather letter holder by Jacques Adnet. Signature contrast stitching. Great patina to leather. Excellent vintage condition. Paris...
Leather
H 2.56 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in
Mid-Century Modern Minimalist German Brass Pen Holder, 1950s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Minimalist German Brass Pen Holder, 1950s
Brass
H 6.5 in W 4.22 in D 5.36 in
Green Bauhaus Sheet Metal Vintage Letter Scale by Marianne Brandt Germany
By Marianne Brandt
Located in Vienna, AT
Bauhaus sheet metal letter scale in green color by Marianne Brandt, 1930-1931, for Ruppelwerke, Gotha, Germany. An iconic letter scale designed by Marian...
Sheet Metal
H 0.99 in W 1.78 in D 5.71 in
Pipe holder by Hagenauer vienna around 1950s ( marked )
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Karl Hagenauer
Located in Wien, Au
Pipe holder by Hagenauer vienna around 1950s Marked on Bottom
Brass
H 4.72 in W 4.72 in D 5.12 in
Mid-Century Modern Desk Utensilo, Black Plastic, German Design, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Space Age Desk Utensilo, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Materials: Plastic Color: Bl...
Plastic
H 14 in W 4 in D 4 in
Vintage Paper Holder Stand With Hand Shaped Clips
Located in Seattle, WA
Possibly Brass, Beautiful Patina Consistent with Age. Intricate Base. Hinge on Bottom is Loose. Dimensions. 4 Diameter ; 14 H
Metal
Bauhaus Table or Desk Clock by Marianne Brandt for Ruppelwerk Gotha Germany 1932
By Marianne Brandt, Ruppelwerk
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
Mid-Century Modern Wall Lamp or Task Light by Beisl 1960s Germany
By Beisl
Located in München, BY
Rare and articulated Mid-Century Modern wall lamp or task light. Designed and manufactured by Beisl, 1960s, Germany. Adjustable arm and shade. Executed in partly black lacquered a...
Metal, Aluminum
Vintage Kinetic Sculpture Brass 'Oloid' by Paul Schatz, 1930s, Switzerland
By Paul Schatz
Located in München, BY
Vintage kinetic sculpture 'Oloid' in brass. Designed by Paul Schatz, 1929, Switzerland. This one is an old example, probably from 1930s. Ex...
Brass
Rare 'Minilux' Desk Light or Table Lamp by Rosemarie & Rico Baltensweiler 1960s
By Baltensweiler AG, Rosemarie & Rico Baltensweiler
Located in München, BY
Minimalistic Mid-Century Modern 'Minilux' table lamp or desk light. Adjustable arm and shade. Designed by Rosemarie & Rico Baltensweiler for Baltensweiler AG, Switzerland, 1960s. Ex...
Aluminum, Steel, Iron
Lovely Mid-Century Wall-Mounted Brass & Bamboo Magazine Rack Germany 1960s
Located in München, BY
Lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern wall-mounted magazine rack, 1960s, Germany. This is a very rare piece which will enrich your home. The magazine / auction catalogue i...
Brass
Rare Czech Functionalist or Bauhaus Table Lamp by Franta ‘Frantisek’ Anyz, 1920s
By Franta (Frantisek) Anýž
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare and articulated Czech functionalist table lamp. Designed by the Czech functionalist architect Frantisek or Franta Anyz in 1920s. Man...
Aluminum, Steel
