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Bauhaus Lighting

BAUHAUS STYLE

The Bauhaus was a progressive German art and design school founded by the architect Walter Gropius that operated from 1919 to 1933. Authentic Bauhaus furnituresofas, dining chairs, tables and more — and the school’s followers married industrial and natural materials in simple, geometric forms. The goal of the Bauhaus was to erase the distinction between art and craft while embracing the use of new technologies and materials.

ORIGINS OF BAUHAUS FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF BAUHAUS FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Emphasis on craft
  • Simplicity, order, clarity and a prioritization of functionalism
  • Incorporation of geometric shapes
  • Minimalist and refined, little to no ornamentation
  • Use of industrial materials such as tubular chrome, steel and plastic as well as leather, cane and molded plywood in furniture and other products

BAUHAUS FURNITURE DESIGNERS YOU SHOULD KNOW

AUTHENTIC BAUHAUS FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The name Bauhaus is derived from the German verb bauen, “to build.” Under the school’s innovative curriculum, students were taught the fine arts, such as painting and sculpture, as well as practical skills like carpentry and metalworking. 

The school moved from Weimar in 1925 to the city of Dessau, where it enjoyed its heyday under Gropius, then Hannes Meyer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. The period from 1932 to 1933 when it operated in Berlin under Mies was its final chapter. Despite its brief existence, the Bauhaus has had an enduring impact on art and design in the United States and elsewhere, and is regarded by many as the 20th century’s chief crucible of modernism

The faculty roster at the Bauhaus reads like a who’s who of modernist creative genius — it included such artists as Paul Klee, Wassily Kandinsky and László Moholy-Nagy along with architects and designers like Mies and Marcel Breuer, who became known for his muscular brutalist-style concrete buildings in the postwar years. In 1925, while he was head of the Bauhaus carpentry workshop, Breuer gave form to his signature innovation: the use of lightweight tubular-steel frames for chairs, side tables and sofas — a technique soon adopted by Mies and others. Breuer’s Cesca chair was the first-ever tubular steel frame chair with a caned seat to be mass produced, while the inspiration for his legendary Wassily chair, a timeless design and part of the collection crafted to furnish the Dessau school, was the bike he rode around campus.

Bauhaus design style reflects the tenets by which these creators worked: simplicity, clarity and function. They disdained superfluous ornament in favor of precise construction. Seating pieces such as side chairs, armchairs or club chairs for example, were made with tubular metal or molded plywood frames, and upholstery was made from leather or cane. Above all, designs in the Bauhaus style offer aesthetic flexibility. They can be the elements of a wholly spare, minimalist space, the quiet foundation of an environment in which color and pattern come from one’s own collection of art and artifacts.

Today, from textiles to typefaces, architecture, furniture and decorative objects for the home, Bauhaus creations continue to have an outsize influence on modern design.

Find a collection of authentic Bauhaus furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Bauhaus
Vintage PH 3/2 Pendant Lamps in White Opaline Glass by Poul Henningsen for Louis
Vintage PH 3/2 Pendant Lamps in White Opaline Glass by Poul Henningsen for Louis

Vintage PH 3/2 Pendant Lamps in White Opaline Glass by Poul Henningsen for Louis

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Based upon a design from the mid 1920s this set of PH 3/2 ceiling lights was relaunched by Louis Poulsen in Denmark during the 90s. This particular set is from that series. It featur...

Category

1920s Danish Vintage Bauhaus Lighting

Materials

Steel, Chrome

White Opaline Glass Vintage Industrial Pendant Light
White Opaline Glass Vintage Industrial Pendant Light

White Opaline Glass Vintage Industrial Pendant Light

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Opaline glass pendant. White Bakelite and brass top 2 meter black wire Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international stand...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Lighting

Materials

Brass

Philips NWS 33 Bauhaus Geometric Wall Sconces, White and Gray
Philips NWS 33 Bauhaus Geometric Wall Sconces, White and Gray

Philips NWS 33 Bauhaus Geometric Wall Sconces, White and Gray

By Phillips

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Philips Model NWS 33 wall sconces in white enameled metal with a custom gray painted center band. The form is built from three staggered rectangular volumes arranged in a cross confi...

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1960s Dutch Vintage Bauhaus Lighting

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Brass and Mahagony Wall Sconces by Eckart Muthesius for Tecnolumen, 1930s
Brass and Mahagony Wall Sconces by Eckart Muthesius for Tecnolumen, 1930s

Brass and Mahagony Wall Sconces by Eckart Muthesius for Tecnolumen, 1930s

Located in Rijssen, NL

A pair of halogen wall sconces by Eckhart Muthesius for Tecnolumen, Germany, Europe. Model WAD 37. Brass lighting with mahagony wood base. Eckart Muthesius was a renowned German arc...

Category

1930s German Vintage Bauhaus Lighting

Materials

Brass

Top Art Deco Design Nutwood and Three Alabaster shades Pendant Light / Fixture
Top Art Deco Design Nutwood and Three Alabaster shades Pendant Light / Fixture

Top Art Deco Design Nutwood and Three Alabaster shades Pendant Light / Fixture

Located in Lisse, NL

This also unique and good size, eye pleasing Art Deco chandelier, stands out for several reasons: Firstly, it has a stunning nutwood veneer body, which is in good condition. Second...

Category

Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Lighting

Materials

Alabaster, Metal, Brass

Series01 Small Sconce, Polished Unlacquered Brass, Ash Leather Shade, Pivoting
Series01 Small Sconce, Polished Unlacquered Brass, Ash Leather Shade, Pivoting

Series01 Small Sconce, Polished Unlacquered Brass, Ash Leather Shade, Pivoting

By Adam Otlewski

Located in Ozone Park, NY

Solid machined brass in polished unlacquered finish, hand-dyed soft unstructured leather pivoting shade. All material finishes are living finishes: they will change and patina for th...

Category

2010s American Bauhaus Lighting

Materials

Brass

Series01 Floor Lamp, Hand-Dyed Gochujang, Red Leather, Smoke Patinated Brass
Series01 Floor Lamp, Hand-Dyed Gochujang, Red Leather, Smoke Patinated Brass

Series01 Floor Lamp, Hand-Dyed Gochujang, Red Leather, Smoke Patinated Brass

By Adam Otlewski

Located in Ozone Park, NY

Solid machined brass in dark patinated brass finish, hand-dyed and waxed leather wrapped wood, soft unstructured pivoting leather shade, hand-dyed braided cotton cord. All material f...

Category

2010s American Bauhaus Lighting

Materials

Brass

Rare Rationalist 6-Light Chandelier with Bauhaus Influence, Italy, 1930s
Rare Rationalist 6-Light Chandelier with Bauhaus Influence, Italy, 1930s

Rare Rationalist 6-Light Chandelier with Bauhaus Influence, Italy, 1930s

Located in Firenze, IT

An extraordinary and highly enigmatic 6-light modernist chandelier, dating to the 1930s. This fixture represents a pinnacle of pre-war avant-garde lighting, showcasing a radical func...

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1930s Italian Vintage Bauhaus Lighting

Materials

Copper, Steel

Series02 Large Flush Mount, Polished Unlacquered Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade
Series02 Large Flush Mount, Polished Unlacquered Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade

Series02 Large Flush Mount, Polished Unlacquered Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade

By Adam Otlewski

Located in Ozone Park, NY

Solid machined brass, hand-stitched goatskin parchment shade with diffuser. Shades are made from genuine goatskin parchment, hand-selected for each lamp for its natural texture, pattern and color. Reminiscent of the lunar surface, its superior quality of light is unlike paper of any kind. Variations in pattern and texture are the be expected as each skin is unique. Shade construction is unlined, utilizing a single layer of parchment for optimal light transmission and may have a slight bow or curvature of the surface. This is a natural characteristic of the grain of the animal hide as well as the hand stretching and tanning process. All material finishes are living finishes: they will change and patina for the better with time and use. Every product is individually hand assembled; slight variations in color, size and shape are to be expected. Recommended bulb “LED 75/100 Watt Equivalent 2700k Dimmable” included. LED bulb only. Hardwired fixtures must be installed by a licensed electrician. Mounts only to standard junction boxes with either 2-3/4” or 3-1/2” mounting screw distance. Not suitable for damp locations. For color and finish combinations not shown, please inquire. UL certification is available for an additional fee. 7-3/4”H +/-, Shade 12” dia. x 6”H Polished unlacquered brass components can be rebrightened over time if desired using Brasso and a soft cloth (careful not to touch the leather); to regain...

Category

2010s American Bauhaus Lighting

Materials

Brass

SERIES04 Pivot-Arm Desk Lamp, Polish Unlacquered Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade
SERIES04 Pivot-Arm Desk Lamp, Polish Unlacquered Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade

SERIES04 Pivot-Arm Desk Lamp, Polish Unlacquered Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade

By Adam Otlewski

Located in Ozone Park, NY

Solid machined brass and goatskin parchment shade with hand-dyed braided cotton cord. Adjustable pivot arm. Shades are made from genuine goatskin parchment, hand-selected for each ...

Category

2010s American Bauhaus Lighting

Materials

Brass

Series04 Pivot-Arm Desk Lamp, Dark Patinated Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade
Series04 Pivot-Arm Desk Lamp, Dark Patinated Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade

Series04 Pivot-Arm Desk Lamp, Dark Patinated Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade

By Adam Otlewski

Located in Ozone Park, NY

Solid machined brass and goatskin parchment shade with hand-dyed braided cotton cord. Adjustable pivot arm. Shades are made from genuine goatskin parchment, hand-selected for each ...

Category

2010s American Bauhaus Lighting

Materials

Brass

Series01 Large Sconce, Dark Patinated Brass, Sable Brown Leather Pivoting Shade
Series01 Large Sconce, Dark Patinated Brass, Sable Brown Leather Pivoting Shade

Series01 Large Sconce, Dark Patinated Brass, Sable Brown Leather Pivoting Shade

By Adam Otlewski

Located in Ozone Park, NY

Solid machined brass in dark patinated finish, hand-dyed soft unstructured leather pivoting shade. All material finishes are living finishes: they will change and patina for the bett...

Category

2010s American Bauhaus Lighting

Materials

Brass

Series01 Floor Lamp, Hand-Dyed Ash Leather, "Smoke" Patinated Brass, Pivoting
Series01 Floor Lamp, Hand-Dyed Ash Leather, "Smoke" Patinated Brass, Pivoting

Series01 Floor Lamp, Hand-Dyed Ash Leather, "Smoke" Patinated Brass, Pivoting

By Adam Otlewski

Located in Ozone Park, NY

Solid machined brass in "smoke" acid patinated finish, hand-dyed and waxed leather wrapped wood, soft unstructured pivoting leather shade, hand-dyed braided cotton cord. All material...

Category

2010s American Bauhaus Lighting

Materials

Brass

3-Armed Bauhaus Ceiling Light with Light Green Shades, Germany, 1930s
3-Armed Bauhaus Ceiling Light with Light Green Shades, Germany, 1930s

3-Armed Bauhaus Ceiling Light with Light Green Shades, Germany, 1930s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A stylish 3-shaded chandelier featuring 3 light green gourd shades, a nickel plated frame, hand-weaved/rolled rod with two-colored resin rattan and its original nickel canopy. It was...

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1930s German Vintage Bauhaus Lighting

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Mercury Glass Wall Lights By Zeiss Ikon Circa 1930s
Mercury Glass Wall Lights By Zeiss Ikon Circa 1930s

Mercury Glass Wall Lights By Zeiss Ikon Circa 1930s

By Zeiss Ikon

Located in Gloucester, GB

Mercury Glass Wall Lights By Zeiss Ikon Circa 1930s - Original branded wall brackets - Mercury glass shades - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Made by Zeiss Ikon, Jena - German ~ 1930s - 2...

Category

1930s German Vintage Bauhaus Lighting

Materials

Mercury Glass

Series 03 Table Lamp, "Smoke" Patinated Brass, Stitched Goatskin Parchment Shade
Series 03 Table Lamp, "Smoke" Patinated Brass, Stitched Goatskin Parchment Shade

Series 03 Table Lamp, "Smoke" Patinated Brass, Stitched Goatskin Parchment Shade

By Adam Otlewski

Located in Ozone Park, NY

Sculpted solid brass in "smoke" acid patinated finish, machined and mechanically fastened. handstitched goatskin parchment shade, with hand-dyed braided cotton cord. All material fin...

Category

2010s American Bauhaus Lighting

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Bauhaus Chrome Chandelier from Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1940s
Art Deco Bauhaus Chrome Chandelier from Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1940s

Art Deco Bauhaus Chrome Chandelier from Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1940s

By Napako

Located in Żory, PL

Hanging lamp by Napako, made in Czechoslovakia in the 1940s. It has three arms with original glass shades and a chromed metal structure. A stylish and authentic piece of vintage Czec...

Category

Mid-20th Century Bauhaus Lighting

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pendant Lights By Adolf Meyer For Zeiss Ikon Circa 1930s
Pendant Lights By Adolf Meyer For Zeiss Ikon Circa 1930s

Pendant Lights By Adolf Meyer For Zeiss Ikon Circa 1930s

By Zeiss Ikon

Located in Gloucester, GB

Pendant Lights By Adolf Meyer For Zeiss Ikon Circa 1930s - Price is per light (6 available) - Moulded glass with mercury inner reflectors - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Comes with 150c...

Category

1930s German Vintage Bauhaus Lighting

Materials

Mercury Glass

Series04 Floor Lamp Patinated Brass Adjustable Height, Goatskin Shade Suede Trim
Series04 Floor Lamp Patinated Brass Adjustable Height, Goatskin Shade Suede Trim

Series04 Floor Lamp Patinated Brass Adjustable Height, Goatskin Shade Suede Trim

By Adam Otlewski

Located in Ozone Park, NY

Solid machined brass in dark patinated finish, goatskin parchment shade with ultrasuede trim, hand-dyed braided cotton cord. Adjustable height from 38" H to 63" H. Allen key included...

Category

2010s American Bauhaus Lighting

Materials

Brass

Series01 Upright Sconce, Dark Patinated Brass, Lead Gray Leather Shade
Series01 Upright Sconce, Dark Patinated Brass, Lead Gray Leather Shade

Series01 Upright Sconce, Dark Patinated Brass, Lead Gray Leather Shade

By Adam Otlewski

Located in Ozone Park, NY

Solid machined brass in dark patinated finish, hand-dyed soft unstructured leather shade. All material finishes are living finishes: they will change and patina for the better with t...

Category

2010s American Bauhaus Lighting

Materials

Brass

Egon Hillebrand Table Lamp - Bauhaus Desk Lamp - 'Gleibo', Germany, 1930s
Egon Hillebrand Table Lamp - Bauhaus Desk Lamp - 'Gleibo', Germany, 1930s

Egon Hillebrand Table Lamp - Bauhaus Desk Lamp - 'Gleibo', Germany, 1930s

By Egon Hillebrand

Located in Schwerin, MV

A wonderful Bauhaus-style lamp from the 1940s: a large brass table lamp by Egon Hillebrand from West Germany – model 5302. This very solid lamp is distinguished by its large, domed s...

Category

1930s German Vintage Bauhaus Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Series01 Floor Lamp, Hand-Dyed Blush Pink Leather, Dark Patinated Brass
Series01 Floor Lamp, Hand-Dyed Blush Pink Leather, Dark Patinated Brass

Series01 Floor Lamp, Hand-Dyed Blush Pink Leather, Dark Patinated Brass

By Adam Otlewski

Located in Ozone Park, NY

Solid machined brass in dark patinated brass finish, hand-dyed and waxed leather wrapped wood, soft unstructured pivoting leather shade, hand-dyed braided cotton cord. All material f...

Category

2010s American Bauhaus Lighting

Materials

Brass

German 1930s Cubist Bauhaus Chandelier Pendant
German 1930s Cubist Bauhaus Chandelier Pendant

German 1930s Cubist Bauhaus Chandelier Pendant

Located in New York, NY

A rare original unique Cubist Bauhaus pendant chandelier with an unusual cube frame and decorative cube glass shades. Newly rewired.Located in our New ...

Category

1930s German Vintage Bauhaus Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Industrial Black Enamel Bauhaus Desk Lamp, 1930s
Industrial Black Enamel Bauhaus Desk Lamp, 1930s

Industrial Black Enamel Bauhaus Desk Lamp, 1930s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Industrial table lamp made in Bauuhaus era in Germany during the 1930s. It features a black enamel shade with white enamel interior, a cast iron base with original switch and an arm ...

Category

Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Lighting

Materials

Iron

Bauhaus Nickel Chandelier by Franta Anyz for IAS, 1920s
Bauhaus Nickel Chandelier by Franta Anyz for IAS, 1920s

Bauhaus Nickel Chandelier by Franta Anyz for IAS, 1920s

By Franta Anyz

Located in Praha, CZ

Rare Bauhaus chandelier executed in nickel-plated brass designed by Frantisek Anyz in 1920s and produced by his company IAS. Upper and lower bulbs could be switched separately to pro...

Category

1920s Czech Vintage Bauhaus Lighting

Materials

Nickel

Bauhaus 3-Arm Chandelier in Nickel-plated Brass, Czechoslovakia 1930s
Bauhaus 3-Arm Chandelier in Nickel-plated Brass, Czechoslovakia 1930s

Bauhaus 3-Arm Chandelier in Nickel-plated Brass, Czechoslovakia 1930s

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find an elegant and sculptural Bauhaus chandelier from the 1920s–1930s, executed in nickel-plated metal with three beautifully ribbed opaline glass globes. T...

Category

1930s Czech Vintage Bauhaus Lighting

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Adjustable Bauhaus Table Lamp or Desk Light by SIS Germany 1930s
Adjustable Bauhaus Table Lamp or Desk Light by SIS Germany 1930s

Adjustable Bauhaus Table Lamp or Desk Light by SIS Germany 1930s

Elegant Bauhaus / Modernist table lamp or desk light. Adjustable, rotating and removable lamp shade. Designed and manufactured by SIS-Leuchten, Germany, 1930s. Manufacturers logo on ...

Category

1930s German Vintage Bauhaus Lighting

Materials

Steel, Aluminum, Iron, Nickel

Restored Bauhaus Floor Lamp, by R. Slezak, Walnut, Chrome, Glass, Czech, 1930s
Restored Bauhaus Floor Lamp, by R. Slezak, Walnut, Chrome, Glass, Czech, 1930s

Restored Bauhaus Floor Lamp, by R. Slezak, Walnut, Chrome, Glass, Czech, 1930s

By Robert Slezák

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Adjustable height: 130 - 184 cm Width: 41 cm Depth: 55 cm This floor lamp is an iconic piece of interwar Czechoslovak design from the 1930s. Its form masterfully balances on the bor...

Category

1930s Czech Vintage Bauhaus Lighting

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Art Deco Bauhaus Floor Lamp, 1940s
Art Deco Bauhaus Floor Lamp, 1940s

Art Deco Bauhaus Floor Lamp, 1940s

Located in Żory, PL

This Bauhaus floor lamp was manufactured in the Czech Republic in the 1940s. The lamp is preserved in its original, very good condition, fully functional.

Category

Early 20th Century Bauhaus Lighting

Materials

Steel, Chrome

A Bauhaus Table Lamp In The Manner Of Max Schumacher Of Germany 1950s
A Bauhaus Table Lamp In The Manner Of Max Schumacher Of Germany 1950s

A Bauhaus Table Lamp In The Manner Of Max Schumacher Of Germany 1950s

By Max Schumacher

Located in Søborg, DK

A Bauhaus table lamp in the manner of Max Schumacher of Germany. This classic Bauhaus lamp is in its original green paint with signs of wear from the around 70 years of use. The la...

Category

1950s German Vintage Bauhaus Lighting

Materials

Steel

Bauhaus Wall Lamp with Adjustable Shade, Chrome Finish, 1930s Design
Bauhaus Wall Lamp with Adjustable Shade, Chrome Finish, 1930s Design

Bauhaus Wall Lamp with Adjustable Shade, Chrome Finish, 1930s Design

Located in Praha, CZ

A superb example of 20th-century industrial design, this Bauhaus wall lamp features a streamlined tubular silhouette in polished chrome. The centerpiece of the design is its adjustab...

Category

1930s Czech Vintage Bauhaus Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Brass Bauhaus Art Deco adjustable floor lamp in the style of Marcel Breuer
Brass Bauhaus Art Deco adjustable floor lamp in the style of Marcel Breuer

Brass Bauhaus Art Deco adjustable floor lamp in the style of Marcel Breuer

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Zaandam, NL

Gorgeous patinated brass Bauhaus floor lamp, design attributed to Marcel Breuer. This floor lamp is in great vintage condition, the brass especially near the foot is heavily patinate...

Category

1980s Hungarian Vintage Bauhaus Lighting

Materials

Brass

German Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Germany, 1920s
German Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Germany, 1920s

German Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Germany, 1920s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of brass and alabaster-imprinted opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Germany, c. 1920s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 12.5” H x 3.5” W x 3“ D Back Plate Dimens...

Category

1920s German Vintage Bauhaus Lighting

Materials

Brass

Rare Bauhaus Nickel Wall Lights, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
Rare Bauhaus Nickel Wall Lights, Czechoslovakia, 1930s

Rare Bauhaus Nickel Wall Lights, Czechoslovakia, 1930s

Located in Praha, CZ

Rare pair of Bauhaus wall lights produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1930s. These elegant functionalist sconces feature cylindrical nickel-finished elements combined with lacquered...

Category

1930s Czech Vintage Bauhaus Lighting

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Sistrah P4 Pendant Lamp by Otto Müller
Sistrah P4 Pendant Lamp by Otto Müller

Sistrah P4 Pendant Lamp by Otto Müller

By Otto Müller, Sistrah-Licht GmbH

Located in Vienna, AT

Large "Sistrah" P4 pendant with opaline and clear glass designed by Otto Müller 1931 in Germany in 1931. Fitted with one E27 socket up to 100 watts. Perfect original condition.

Category

1930s German Vintage Bauhaus Lighting

Materials

Steel

Mithras Glass Pendant Lights By August Walter & Sohne
Mithras Glass Pendant Lights By August Walter & Sohne

Mithras Glass Pendant Lights By August Walter & Sohne

By August Walther und Söhne AG

Located in Gloucester, GB

Mithras Glass Pendant Lights By August Walter & Sohne - Stepped handblown clear and acid etched glass - Silver aluminium shade - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Black steel tops - Com...

Category

1930s German Vintage Bauhaus Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Elegant Bauhaus Art Deco Brass Table Lamp or Desk Light Germany 1930s
Elegant Bauhaus Art Deco Brass Table Lamp or Desk Light Germany 1930s

Elegant Bauhaus Art Deco Brass Table Lamp or Desk Light Germany 1930s

Located in Munich, DE

Rare, large and elegant Bauhaus / Art Deco brass table lamp. Designed and manufactured in Germany, 1930s. Executed in brass and metal, the table lamp is executed with 1 x E27 / E26 ...

Category

1970s German Vintage Bauhaus Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Sistrah P4 Pendant Lights by Otto Muller Circa 1930s
Sistrah P4 Pendant Lights by Otto Muller Circa 1930s

Sistrah P4 Pendant Lights by Otto Muller Circa 1930s

By Sistrah-Licht GmbH

Located in Gloucester, GB

- 8 lights available - Original steel gallery - Comes with original ceiling rose - Comes with 100cm of cable and chain - Opaline glass top with stepped glass base - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Designed by Otto Muller for Sistrah - German ~ 1930s - 40cm wide x 35cm tall Sistrah As the distributor of Poul Henningsen's PH lighting range in Germany, Otto Muller decided to produce his own version of these highly successful lights. Manufactured under the Sistrah trademark It was Otto Müller, who, in close tandem with the students at the ‘Institute of Light technology of the Technical University of Karlsruhe’ developed the lamps. Mullers designs...

Category

1930s German Vintage Bauhaus Lighting

Materials

Glass

German Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Germany, 1930s
German Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Germany, 1930s

German Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Germany, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of brass and opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Germany, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches):  16” H x  4” W x  9.5” D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches):  3.8...

Category

1930s German Vintage Bauhaus Lighting

Materials

Brass

Series02 Sm Flush Mount, Polished Unlacquered Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade
Series02 Sm Flush Mount, Polished Unlacquered Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade

Series02 Sm Flush Mount, Polished Unlacquered Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade

By Adam Otlewski

Located in Ozone Park, NY

Solid machined brass, hand-stitched goatskin parchment shade with diffuser. Shades are made from genuine goatskin parchment, hand-selected for each lamp for its natural texture, pattern and color. Reminiscent of the lunar surface, its superior quality of light is unlike paper of any kind. Variations in pattern and texture are the be expected as each skin is unique. Shade construction is unlined, utilizing a single layer of parchment for optimal light transmission and may have a slight bow or curvature of the surface. This is a natural characteristic of the grain of the animal hide as well as the hand stretching and tanning process. All material finishes are living finishes: they will change and patina for the better with time and use. Every product is individually hand assembled; slight variations in color, size and shape are to be expected. Recommended bulb “LED 75/100 Watt Equivalent 2700k Dimmable” included. LED bulb only. Hardwired fixtures must be installed by a licensed electrician. Mounts only to standard junction boxes with either 2-3/4” or 3-1/2” mounting screw distance. Not suitable for damp locations. For color and finish combinations not shown, please inquire. UL certification is available for an additional fee. 7-3/4”H +/-, Shade 6” dia. x 6”H Polished unlacquered brass components can be rebrightened over time if desired using Brasso and a soft cloth (careful not to touch the leather); to regain leather...

Category

2010s American Bauhaus Lighting

Materials

Brass

Series02 Lg. Sconce, Polished Nickel Brass, Stitched Goatskin Parchment Shade
Series02 Lg. Sconce, Polished Nickel Brass, Stitched Goatskin Parchment Shade

Series02 Lg. Sconce, Polished Nickel Brass, Stitched Goatskin Parchment Shade

Located in Ozone Park, NY

Solid machined polished nickel plated brass, hand-stitched goatskin parchment shade. All material finishes are living finishes: they will change and patina for the better with time a...

Category

2010s American Bauhaus Lighting

Materials

Brass

Large "Luzette" Pendant by Peter Behrens for Siemens Schuckert
Large "Luzette" Pendant by Peter Behrens for Siemens Schuckert

Large "Luzette" Pendant by Peter Behrens for Siemens Schuckert

By Peter Behrens, Siemens

Located in Vienna, AT

Peter Behrens, "Luzette" pendant lamp from 1910-1920, frame in old copper and opaline glass. It is the biggest one with 32 cm diameter and total height 70 cm (27").  

Category

1910s German Vintage Bauhaus Lighting

Materials

Copper

Model 752 Table Lamp by Kandem, circa 1930s
Model 752 Table Lamp by Kandem, circa 1930s

Model 752 Table Lamp by Kandem, circa 1930s

By Kandem

Located in Gloucester, GB

Model 752 table lamp by Kandem Circa 1930s. - Original brown paint - Cast iron foot with curved steel arm - Adjustable shade and arm - Original bakelite On/Off toggle switch -...

Category

1930s German Vintage Bauhaus Lighting

Materials

Steel

Wall Light -LIAISON, Cast Bronze with Alabaster, Cinabre Gallery
Wall Light -LIAISON, Cast Bronze with Alabaster, Cinabre Gallery

Wall Light -LIAISON, Cast Bronze with Alabaster, Cinabre Gallery

By Thomas Mang

Located in PARIS, FR

Out of the intense dialogue between Thomas Mang Studio and Cinabre Gallery emerges a sculptural lighting piece that unites bronze artistry and holistic architectural thinking. Inspir...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Bauhaus Lighting

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Series02 Large Sconce, Dark Patinated Brass, Stitched Goatskin Parchment Shade
Series02 Large Sconce, Dark Patinated Brass, Stitched Goatskin Parchment Shade

Series02 Large Sconce, Dark Patinated Brass, Stitched Goatskin Parchment Shade

By Adam Otlewski

Located in Ozone Park, NY

Solid machined dark patinated brass, hand-stitched goatskin parchment shade. All material finishes are living finishes: they will change and patina for the better with time and use. ...

Category

2010s American Bauhaus Lighting

Materials

Brass

1940s Bauhaus Style Desk Lamp - Black Enameled Metal - Adjustable Shade
1940s Bauhaus Style Desk Lamp - Black Enameled Metal - Adjustable Shade

1940s Bauhaus Style Desk Lamp - Black Enameled Metal - Adjustable Shade

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Elegant and functional Bauhaus style desk lamp from the 1940s, executed in black lacquered metal with a nickel-plated curved arm. The minimalist design, dome-shaped shade, and clean...

Category

1940s German Vintage Bauhaus Lighting

Materials

Metal

Vintage Louis Poulsen PH 3/2 Table Lamp in Chrome & Opaline Glass
Vintage Louis Poulsen PH 3/2 Table Lamp in Chrome & Opaline Glass

Vintage Louis Poulsen PH 3/2 Table Lamp in Chrome & Opaline Glass

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Based upon a design from the late 1920s this PH 3/2 desk lamp was relaunched by Louis Poulsen in Denmark in 1999. This particular table lamp is from that series. It features a 3-tier...

Category

1920s Danish Vintage Bauhaus Lighting

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Old Mining Lantern or Nautical Ship Lamp in Brass by Sherwoods England, 1900s
Old Mining Lantern or Nautical Ship Lamp in Brass by Sherwoods England, 1900s

Old Mining Lantern or Nautical Ship Lamp in Brass by Sherwoods England, 1900s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A rare hand-held mining or ship lantern/oil Lamp in patinated brass. Despite being around 100 years old it has an almost futuristic or brutalistic appearance. It was made by Sherwood...

Category

Early 20th Century English Bauhaus Lighting

Materials

Brass

Series02 Large Flush Mount, Polished Nickel Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade
Series02 Large Flush Mount, Polished Nickel Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade

Series02 Large Flush Mount, Polished Nickel Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade

By Adam Otlewski

Located in Ozone Park, NY

Solid machined brass, hand-stitched goatskin parchment shade with diffuser. Shades are made from genuine goatskin parchment, hand-selected for each lamp for its natural texture, pa...

Category

2010s American Bauhaus Lighting

Materials

Brass

Bauhaus lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Bauhaus lighting for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Bauhaus lighting made in a specific country, there are Europe, Germany, and Czech Republic pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lighting, popular names associated with this style include Schneid Studio, Adam Otlewski, Christian Dell, and Kaiser Idell. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $153 and tops out at $31,727 while the average work can sell for $1,114.