Bauhaus Seating
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 furniture — sofas, 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
- Art and design school established in Germany in 1919
- Promotion of a union of art, craft and technology
- Design intended for mass production
- School’s workshops focused on cabinetry, metalworking, typography, textiles and more
- Informed by De Stijl, Constructivism, Art Nouveau, Arts and Crafts, and modernism; influenced mid-century modernism, Scandinavian modernism
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
- László Moholy-Nagy
- Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
- Anni Albers
- Josef Hoffmann
- Marcel Breuer
- Marianne Brandt
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.
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Style: Bauhaus
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Red Barcelona Lounge Chair for Knoll, 1972, Set of 2
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of 2 Barcelona lounge chair, designed by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe in 1929 and manufactured by Knoll International in 1972.
Made of chromed steel and leather.
Excellent vintage co...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Chrome
Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Black Model B3 Wassily Armchair for Gavina, 1969, Set of 6
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of six model B3 “Wassily” armchairs, designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Gavina in 1969.
It features a chrome-plated steel structure and...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Chrome, Iron
Dining Chairs Style B32 by Marcel Breuer, Set of 4
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 4 dining chairs Style B32 by Marcel Breuer, in metal, wood and rattan.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Metal
Bauhaus armchairs Erich Dieckman
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A rare pair of Bauhaus armchairs designed by Erich Dieckman. Dieckman was a important Bauhaus designer who started out with stringent geometrical furniture. After a while he incorpor...
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1930s German Vintage Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Beech
Limited Edition Tubular Steel Side Chairs by Tom Dixon, circa 2000
By Tom Dixon
Located in Surbiton, GB
Thick chrome plated tubular steel and leather side chairs designed by Tom Dixon for his first interior design project within the Hopkins Architects designed Inn the Park, St James Pa...
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Early 2000s British Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Knoll International Wassily Chair Design by Marcel Breuer Brown Saddle Leather
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Wassily chair, in chromed tubular steel and brown leather, was designed by Marcel Breuer and produced by Knoll International.
Knoll International production with the Wassily st...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Chrome
Knoll International Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer Black Leather
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Wassily chair, in chromed tubular steel and black leather, was designed by Marcel Breuer and produced by Knoll International.
Knoll International production with the Marcel Breu...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
1 of 8 Bauhaus Chrome Tubular Steel and Black Faux Leather Chairs, 1980s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
1 of 8 Italian modernist, Bauhaus design tubular chrome and black faux leather stackable dining or living room chairs.
Italian production, early 1980s.
In good vintage condition wit...
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1980s Italian Vintage Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Chrome
Set of 3 Leather Chairs by DalVera in style of Charlotte Perriand, France, 1950s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find three Bauhaus Leather Dining Chairs designed and manufactured by DalVera in the style of Charlotte Perriand. The chairs feature black tubular frame and ...
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1950s French Vintage Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Metal
PH Lounge Chair, chrome, leather extreme mocca
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Take a deep breath and enjoy the moment! The PH Lounge Chair is a place to rest, to think and to relax. The frame of the PH Lounge Chair consists visua...
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2010s Danish Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Chrome
Set of 8 Bauhaus Chrome Tubular Steel and Brown Faux Leather Dining Chairs, 80s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Italian modernist, Bauhaus design tubular chrome and brown faux leather stackable dining or living room chairs.
Italian design, 1980s.
Reupholstered in faux leather.
In very good...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Alvar Aalto Paimio Chair 41.. Classic Bauhaus Design. Modernist/ Scandinavian
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Paimio armchair 41 by Alvar Alto in natural birch wood with white bentwood seat with venting slots. The laminated birch frame is bent into a closed curve with solid birch c...
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1980s Italian Vintage Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Black Leather Armchair, 1930s Czechia, Made by Mucke-Melder and Fully Restored
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
"Made by Mücke Melder, an influential modernist furniture manufacturer that specialised in tubular steel designs.
It has been restored and reupholstered by our professional refurbi...
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Chrome
8 Mies van der Rohe Cantilever MR10 Chairs in Chrome & Black Saddle Leather
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Set of 8 MR 10 cantilever chairs (256cs) by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. This set is made in high quality black vegetable tanned saddle leather by Gavina in Italy c.1980s. An absolute icon of the Bauhaus Movement and influential to the entire Mid Century Modern Period.
Comfortable and perfectly balanced they have become one of the most enduring designs of the 20th Century with manufacturing starting in 1927 and still continuing to this day. Originally designed as a dining chair they work equally well as side chairs or as a set of funky office meeting room or conference chair.
The concept of using metal tubing as a supporting structure in chair design is credited to the British manufacturer RW Winfield who produced campaign chairs in a cantilever design for the Great Exhibition in 1851. This original design was known and documented to have been an inspiration to both Marcel Breuer and van der Rohe. Breuer was the first to produce a design in chrome pipe work and inspired by the curved handlebars of his Adler bicycle he designed the Wassily chair in 1925. Although this was not a cantilever chair it helped to establish a base production method that was built on by others. This resulted in the first true cantilever chrome chair, the S33, being designed by Mart Stam in 1926. Thereafter, van der Rohe designed the MR10 in 1927, the Brno chair in 1930 and Breuer 2 further chairs in 1928, the B32 (later named the Cesca chair after his daughter Francesca) and the B33 which was a derivative of Stam’s S33.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Bauhaus Thonet Folding Chair, B 751
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s, Czechoslovakia
- Original (well-) preserved
- Marked by maker
- Straight and simple design
- Publicated in books and catalogues.
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
DOOQ Bauhaus inspired Armchair L'Unité with Brass Feet, Grace 819&Velvet Havane
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
L’Unité armchair is proportional and sculptural, perfectly made to the human scale. It gathers strong upholstered shapes lightly supported on elegant stands. A piece that excites the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Brass
Cesca b64 Bauhaus wicker chairs, in the style of marcel Breuer, stackable, 4
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Beautiful set of 4 Cesca b46 wicker arm chairs, stackable and in very good condition.
This model is inspired by one of the most well-known and most produced classics: The design ori...
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1930s Italian Vintage Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Pair Chaise Lounge Chairs Brown Leather & Chrome Style Le Corbusier LC4
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous pair chaise lounge chairs with chrome frames, black painted steel bases, and brown leather cushions in the style of Le Corbusier LC4...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Barth Stool Bronze, Memphis, France, Le Berre Vevaud
Located in Paris, IDF
Barth stool bronze, Memphis, France, Le Berre Vevaud
Empreinte Collection
Verdigris bronze
For their second collection, Raphaël Le Berre and Thomas Ve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Bronze
PH Snake Chair, Chrome, Leather Natural Un-Dyed, Leather Upholstery, Visible
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The PH Snake chairs flowing lines within its steel tube design are inspired by the strong yet flexible body of a snake. It is multi-use and fits any roo...
Category
2010s Danish Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Chrome
Hynek Gottwald Black Sofa, Made in 1930s Czechia, Reupholstered
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Bauhaus style sofa with chrome-plated steel tubular frame.
Manufactured by Hynek Gottwald in the 1930s.
Chrome tubular steel is in perfect origina...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Chrome
Set 8 Josef Hoffmann for Stendig Dining Chairs, Bentwood Prague Model 811
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set 8 Josef Hoffmann for Stendig Dining Chairs, Bentwood Prague Model 811,,, Nice set consisting of 4 armchairs and 4 side chairs,, 3 of the armch...
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Vintage Italy Ox Red Cognac Saddle Leather Lounge Chair 1 of 2
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These vintage lounge chair are rare Italian classics.
In the manner of Marcel Breuer this chairs are strongly inspired by the Bauhaus Movement.
It is the thick saddle leather that ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Cassina LC2 leather Armchair Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Alsdorf, NW
Rare Cassina LC2 Armchair in Forest Green, Olive, and Grey
Introducing a rare and stunning example of the iconic LC2 armchair by Cassina, designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman Chrome Cube Lounge Chair Thayer Coggin 1970s
Located in Camden, ME
Milo Baughman lounge chair Model 2122.
A cube lounge or club chair from a low production series designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa 1970s.
The heavy steel flat bar and...
Category
1970s American Vintage Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of original Italian Bauhaus Armchairs produced by Cova, Milan 1930s
By Cova, Italy 1
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare Pair of Italian Bauhaus Armchairs produced by the famous Cova company in Milan, circa 1935.
An exemplary pair of armchairs in metal tubing and veneered wood that demonstrate th...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Metal
Brno Flat-Bar Chairs in Velvet, Obsidian Gloss by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
The definition of minimalism in a singular design, achieved by the great Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1929; the Brno Flat-Bar chair is just that. We have edited these contemporary ite...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Steel
Bauhaus Chrome Armchair B34 by Marcel Breuer / Mücke & Melder, 1930s /Eisengarn
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s, Czechoslovakia
- completely original condition ( two screws under armrests replaced)
- original iron fabric / eisengarn.
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Chrome
Rare set of four Thonet A 811/4 chairs by Josef Hoffmann
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Set of four very rare 1932 Josef Hoffmann chairs version A 811/4 crafted from lacquered beech wood. The chairs maintain its original charm with a delightful patina with all four seats being expertly refinished. Structurally sound, firm and steady. The Thonet A811 chairs...
Category
1930s Austrian Vintage Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Beech
Thonet 210R & 214RF beech bentwood webbing chairs, set of 2
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Zevenaar, NL
This set of 2 Thonet classics contains two classics: The Thonet 210R and the Thonet 214RF.
The Thonet 210R was the favorite chair of le Corbusier and many other architects and desig...
Category
1930s Austrian Vintage Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Beech, Rattan
Original Le Corbusier LC4 Chaise Lounge Chair
Located in Burbank, CA
Original Cassina LC4 chaise lounge chair for sale. Designed by Corbusier in 1928, and is a Bauhaus design classic. This is a special edition with a light blue cross bar base and is s...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Set of 5 Cantilever Armchairs in Leather by Matteo Grassi, Model MG15, Italy 70s
Located in Odense, DK
Set of 5 Vintage cantilever armchairs in patinated red / cognac colored leather by Matteo Grassi, made in Italy, 1970s. Stamped. The chairs are strongly reminiscent of bauhaus works ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Steel
Barcelona Chairs from Richard Neutra's Lovell Health House, 1940s
Located in Coronado, CA
This pair of custom Barcelona chairs came from the famed Lovell Health House designed by Richard Neutra. The Lovell Health House is considered to be the first steel frame structure in the United States. This pair of chairs lived in the Neutra house...
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1940s German Vintage Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair in style of 'LC1' by Le Corbusier, Black Leather
Located in Zagreb, HR
One of six stunning mid-century modern leather lounge chairs, in the style of the iconic 'LC1' chair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret & Charlotte Perriand.
A high-quality v...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Tubular Steel Chair Model No. 1242 by Rudolf Vichr, 1930s
By Rudolf Vichr
Located in Reichenschwand, DE
The Tubular Steel Chair Model No. 1242 by Rudolf Vichr, designed in the 1930s, is a stunning example of modernist craftsmanship. Featuring a nickel-plated steel tube frame, the chair...
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Rare Set of 8 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll MR10 and MR20 Chairs
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Rare Set of 8 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll MR10 and MR20 Chairs
This exceptional set of eight chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll represents the epitome of modernist design. Comprising six MR10 and twor MR20 chairs, this collection showcases Mies' commitment to simplicity, functionality, and elegance in both form and material.
Style & Usage in Interior Design
These chairs belong to the Bauhaus and International Style, characterized by clean lines, minimal ornamentation, and an emphasis on the use of modern materials. The MR10 chairs are armless, offering a sleek and unobtrusive silhouette perfect for dining or office spaces where a minimalist aesthetic is desired. The MR20 chairs, featuring a distinctive curved armrest, provide additional comfort and a more commanding presence, making them ideal as statement pieces in living rooms, lounges, or reading nooks.
In interior design, these chairs are best used in spaces that celebrate the beauty of industrial materials like steel and leather. They complement open-plan layouts, where their airy structure can be fully appreciated, and they pair well with other iconic mid-century modern pieces.
Key Differences: MR10 vs. MR20
MR10 Chairs: Armless design, characterized by a continuous steel frame that supports the seat and back. Their simplicity allows them to fit seamlessly into various spaces, from dining rooms to offices.
MR20 Chairs: Include curved armrests, adding both aesthetic and functional value. These chairs provide more support and comfort, making them suitable for longer periods of sitting or as standalone accent pieces.
Mies van der Rohe: A Brief History
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, born in Germany in 1886, was a pioneering figure in modern architecture and design. He began his career in his family's stone-carving business, later studying architecture and working under the influential architect Peter Behrens. Mies was a leading member of the Bauhaus movement, which emphasized the integration of art, craft, and technology.
In 1938, Mies emigrated to the United States, where he became the head of the architecture school at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT). His work in America solidified his reputation as one of the most influential architects of the 20th century.
Architectural Legacy
Mies van der Rohe's architectural philosophy is encapsulated in his famous dictum, "Less is more." His buildings are renowned for their clarity of form, open spaces, and use of modern materials such as glass and steel. His approach sought to create structures that were both functional and aesthetically pleasing, stripping away unnecessary ornamentation to reveal the essence of the design.
Notable Works:
The Barcelona Pavilion (1929): A masterwork of modern architecture, showcasing Mies' minimalist approach with its flowing spaces and use of glass, marble, and steel.
The Farnsworth House (1951): An iconic example of his philosophy, this glass and steel structure is celebrated for its simplicity and seamless integration with the surrounding landscape.
The Seagram Building (1958): Located in New York City, this skyscraper is a landmark of the International Style, known for its clean lines, bronze facade, and innovative use of space.
This rare set of MR10...
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1980s Italian Vintage Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Chrome
Cassina LC2 leather sofa in natural leather designed by Le Corbusier
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
One 2 Fauteuil Grand Confort, petit modèle, trois places or mostly named LC2 three-seater Sofa.
Late 1990ies edition in beautiful natural leather, manufactured by Cassina, Italy.
N...
Category
20th Century Italian Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Bauhaus Tubular Chromed Steel and Beech Armchair by Mart Stam for Thonet
Located in Chicago, IL
Bauhaus tubular chromed steel and ebonized beech armchair by Dutch designer Mart Stam for Thonet, 1932. The original wood finish has worn patches ...
Category
1930s German Vintage Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Chrome
Original Bauhaus Armchair, Chrome-Plated Steel, Cleaned Upholstery, Czech, 1950s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
In pristine original condition, the upholstery has been professionally cleaned, and its polish revived by our refurbishing team in Czechia.
The chrome parts have been cleaned and p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Bauhaus MR 20 Cantilever Arm Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Stendig
Located in Detroit, MI
This pair of vintage Mies van der Rohe MR 20 cantilevered cane arm chairs made by Stendig are circa 1970. The MR chair was designed by modernist archit...
Category
1970s Vintage Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Czech Bauhaus Red Tubular Chrome Sofa by Hynek Gottwald, New Upholstery, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Bauhaus style sofa with chrome-plated steel tubular frame.
Manufactured by Hynek Gottwald in the 1930s.
Chrome tubular steel is in perfect origina...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Bauhaus Lounge Chairs by Erich Dieckmann, Germany, 1930
Located in Almelo, NL
Art Deco Bauhaus Lounge Chairs by Erich Dieckmann, Germany, 1930
This stunning pair of Art Deco Bauhaus lounge chairs, designed by the renowned Erich Dieckmann (1896-1944), exemplif...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Cane, Beech
Bauhaus Steel Tubing Armchair Modèle 8319 by Erich Dieckmann, 1931
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Rare Bauhaus armchair by Erich Dieckmann, Germany, 1931
Stunning sculptural lounge chair, tubular metal structure, arms with wood, seat and back restored in cognac leather, original ...
Category
1930s German Vintage Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Steel
Bauhaus Tubular Armchair in Green Leather, 1920s, Restored
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful Bauhaus armchair reupholstered including new core spring and Italian genuine patinated green leather.
Wooden armrest refurbished.
Chrome with age patina - carefully polis...
Category
1920s European Vintage Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Cane Cantilever Dining Chairs in the manner of Marcel Breuer Set of 4
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These Cantilever vintage chairs are made in Italy from the 70ties
In the manner of Marcel Breuer the chairs are strongly inspired by the Bauhaus Movement and also from Finland Desig...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Cane, Beech, Birch
Pair of Knoll Black Leather & Stainless Steel Barcelona Chairs, Signed
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair / Two black leather and stainless steel Barcelona Chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and produced by Knoll. Each example is signed with the Knoll Studio markings. Very few signs of use...
Category
Early 2000s American Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
1970s, pair of Italian vintage chairs, Bauhaus style, original condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, pair of Italian vintage chairs, Bauhaus style. Original condition: no smells, no stains, and stable construction. Traces of use on wood frame and chrome. Beech wood, furniture...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1970’s Bauhaus Style Chrome Tube Bentwood & Cane Rocking Chair or Rocker
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Bauhaus style rocking chair or rocker comprised of a chrome tube frame and bentwood trim surrounding a cane seat & back. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Chrome
Netherlands Lounge Chair, 1930s
Located in Reichenschwand, DE
This striking armchair, crafted in the Netherlands during the 1930s, speaks a quiet but unmistakable language of modernist sophistication. Designed with architectural clarity, it mar...
Category
1930s Dutch Vintage Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Cord, Wood, Oak, Braid
Bauhaus Black Leather Vintage Lounge Chair Wassily by Marcel Breuer Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Bauhaus style vintage tube steel lounge chair with black leather model Wassily was designed by Marcel Breuer 1925 - 27 and probably executed in Italy circa 1970. No manufacturer labe...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Metal
Bauhaus Papercord Side Arm Chair
Located in Antwerp, BE
A side chair by Bauhaus attributed to designer Erich Dieckmann (1896 - 1944), made of a solid wood frame with a papercord weaving seating and backrest.In very good original condition...
Category
1930s German Vintage Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Teak, Papercord
LC3 Armchair by Le Corbusier for Cassina, 1990s
By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Antwerp, BE
Le Corbusier; Pierre Jeanneret; Charlotte Perriand; 1928; LC3; Armchair; France; Italy; Cassina; Bauhaus; Modernism;
LC3 single armchair for Cassina. An iconic piece of modernist design, designed in 1928 by Le Corbusier, his cousin and colleague Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand. The chair is a symbol of timeless elegance and exceptional comfort, with a unique combination of high-quality materials and craftsmanship. Made of high-quality materials by Italian manufacturer Cassina in the 1990s, this LC3 armchair has a chrome-plated steel frame that gives it a sleek and contemporary look. The thick Italian white leather adds a touch of luxury to the design and offers superior durability, while the combination of foam and goose down in the side and seat cushions provides a comfortable seating experience. With its low seat and wide armrests, the LC3 armchair is the perfect place to relax after a long day. The chair's design is both functional and stylish, making it an ideal addition to any modern living space.
In excellent condition and signed by its designers, the LC3 armchair is a collector's item that is sure to be treasured for years to come. Whether you are looking to add a touch of sophistication to your home or simply enjoy the ultimate in comfort, the LC3 single armchair by Le Corbusier for...
Category
1990s Italian Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Chrome
Fasem Vintage Italy brown Leather Dining Chairs Armchairs Cantilever Set of 2
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These Cantilever vintage chairs are Italian classics and produced by Fasem.
In the manner of Marcel Breuer this chairs are strongly inspired by the Bauhaus Movement.
It can be used...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Leather LC3 Grand Confort Sofa by Le Corbusier & C. Perriand for Cassina (1/2)
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier
Located in Izegem, VWV
The LC3 sofa is an iconic piece of modernist design, designed in 1928 by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand. The sofa is a symbol of timel...
Category
Mid-20th Century Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Chrome
Restored Bauhaus Oak Bed-Side Tables, Mucke-Melder, Czechia, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Bauhaus oak bed-side tables by Mucke-Melder.
Maker: Mücke - Melder
Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia)
Period: 1930-1939
Material: Oak, Chrome-Plated Steel, Revived Polis...
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Classic Midcentury Brno Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Gordon International
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic set of 4 midcentury Brno chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Gordon International, beautiful polished chrome tubular steel, retain original orange wool fabric, minor blemishes an...
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1970s American Vintage Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Chrome
Cassina LC2 leather Armchair Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Alsdorf, NW
Rare Cassina LC2 Armchair in Forest Green, Olive, and Grey
Introducing a rare and stunning example of the iconic LC2 armchair by Cassina, designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret,...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Chrome
An Early MODERNIST BAUHAUS CHAIR by MART STAM for MAUSER WERKE, Germany 1930
By Mart Stam
Located in PARIS, FR
An iconic early modernist minimal chair from the Bauhaus : tubular metal structure, black and kaki lacquered plywood seat and back, "Cantilever" model created by Mart Stam, produced ...
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1930s German Vintage Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Metal
Alvar Aalto Model 406 armchair for Artek, 1970s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Gorgeous and elegant cantilever design armchairs designed by Alvar Aalto in 1939 and produced until today by Artek.
This armchair consists of a cantilevered birchwood frame, thats m...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Set of 2 Restored Bauhaus Chairs, by Mart Stam, Chrome, Plywood, Germany, 1930s
By Mart Stam
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Style: Bauhaus.
Period: 1930-1939.
Material: plywood and chrome-plated steel
Source: Germany
Maker: Mart Stam.
Designed by Mart Stam, a renowned Dutch designer, and architect pivo...
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Four Chrome tubular steel Bauhaus Chairs by Fritz August Breuhaus/Thonet - 1930
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s
- Designer: Fritz Breuhaus
- maker: marked by maker, see the paper label
- Good, absolutely original condition, upholstery in perfect condition
- chrome in original good cond...
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1920s Czech Vintage Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Early B35 Chair by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Uppsala, SE
Very early example from the 1930s of the classical B35 model designed by Marcel Breuer for Thonet in the very last years of the 1920s. The leather has great patina and is definitely ...
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1930s German Vintage Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Steel
Vintage Beech Wood B-751 Thonet Style Folding Chair
By Thonet
Located in San Carlos, CA
For Sale: Vintage Thonet B-751 Style Folding Chair
For sale, we have a very cool piece of design history – a Thonet B-751 style folding chair crafted fro...
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1970s Polish Vintage Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Wood, Beech
Tubular Steel Armchair by Karel Ort for Hynek Gottwald, 1930s
By Karel Ort
Located in Reichenschwand, DE
An expressive fusion of elegance and innovation, this tubular steel armchair by Karel Ort stands as a refined example of 1930s Czech modernism. Crafted from a single, continuous piec...
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1930s Czech Vintage Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Metal, Steel, Iron
Mid Century Mies van der Rohe Style Chaise Longe in Holly Hunt Great Plains
Located in Miami, FL
Original Vintage Midcentury chaise lounge rendered in a driftwood stained oak frame polished steel legs leather bolster cushion and s...
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Mid-20th Century American Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Steel
Knoll Barcelona Chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Leather, Stainless Steel
Located in Kansas City, MO
Four available. Price is for each. Beautiful set of Barcelona Chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and produced by Knoll. Each example i...
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Early 2000s American Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Red Art Deco/Bauhaus Chair Made in 1940s Czechia, Restored Leather and Steel
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Red Art Deco chair made in Czechia in the 1940s and professionally restored by our team.
Material: chrome plated steel and leather
Source: Czechi...
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Ivory Tubular Steel Cantilever Chrome Armchairs, Quality Leather, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
"Made by Mücke Melder, an influential modernist furniture manufacturer that specialised in tubular steel designs.
It has been restored and reupholstered by our professional refurbi...
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20th Century Czech Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Mies van der Rohe Tubular Chrome Brno Chairs by Knoll
Located in Hanover, MA
Designed in 1930 for the Tugendhat house in Brno, Czechoslovakia, the Brno chair is in the Pantheon of modern design icons. The cantilevered frame is a single piece of tubular chrome...
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1960s Italian Vintage Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Chrome
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Bauhaus White Leather Barcelona Daybed for Knoll, 1970s
Located in Vicenza, IT
Barcelona daybed, designed by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe in 1929 and manufactured by Knoll International in 1972.
Made of chromed steel and leather.
Fully restored in Italy.
The Barce...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Chrome
Le Corbusier LC2 Sofa in Black Leather & Chrome, Cassina
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Timelessly iconic Le Corbusier LC2 two-seater sofa in chrome tube steel and black leather. Made in Italy by Cassina. Signed with serial number.
The LC2 was designed in 1928 by Le Co...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Marcel Breuer S64 Chair by Thonet, 1982
Located in Balen, BE
Iconic tubular steel chair model S 64, designed by Marcel Breuer for Thonet in 1928. The frame is made of chromed tubular steel. The seat and backrest are covered with the "Viennese ...
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1980s German Vintage Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Steel
Set of Eight Chrome Brno Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Thonet
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set of eight chrome Brno chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Thonet, classic Bauhaus design, nice original condition, hand delivery avail to New York City or anywhere en route from Buffa...
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1990s American Bauhaus Seating
Materials
Chrome
Bauhaus seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Bauhaus seating 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 seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, chrome and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Bauhaus seating made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Germany pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original seating, popular names associated with this style include Marcel Breuer, Poul Henningsen, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, and Thonet. 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 seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $185 and tops out at $107,000 while the average work can sell for $2,997.
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