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.
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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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$3,360Sale Price / set|20% Off
3 Breuer Designed Tables Made in Finland by Stendig 1 End Table 2 Coffee Tables
Located in New York, NY
Great complete set of Bauhaus School Breuer designed tables (Laccio) manufactured by Stendig, made in Finland. This vintage suite includes 2 rectangular coffee tables (53 W x 19 D x ...
Chrome
Fully Restored White Nest Tables Made in the 1950s by Kovona, Czech Origin
By Kovona
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Beautiful White Nest tables made in the 1950s, they are made out of lacquered wood and chrome plated steel. Made by Kovona Dimensions of the biggest piece: Height: 59 cm (23.2...
Steel, Chrome
First Edition Side Tables by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Germany, 1930s
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Antwerp, BE
Nesting tables B9 by Marcel Breuer, a hallmark of Bauhaus design produced by Thonet. Crafted from chrome-plated tubular steel and sleek wooden panels, these tables exemplify Breuer's...
Aluminum
1930s Marcel Breuer B10 Bauhaus Tubular Table by Mucke Melder, Czechoslovakia
By Marcel Breuer, Mücke & Melder
Located in Praha, CZ
- Chrome plated parts in good condition with some signs of use. - Top desk has been relacquered some times ago and its in good condition.
Chrome
$4,935 / set
Early Thonet B 9 Nesting Tables by Marcel Breuer
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Early set of nesting tables, model B9 - 9C. Chrome-plated tubular steel and lacquered wood. Manufactured probably by Gebrüder Thonet AG, Frankenberg, These pieces, while originally d...
Steel, Chrome
Fully Restored Black Nest Tables Made in the 1950s by Kovona, Czech Origin
By Kovona
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Beautiful black nest tables made in the 1950s, they are made out of lacquered wood and chrome plated steel. Made by Kovona Dimensions of the biggest pi...
Steel, Chrome
Rare Bauhaus chrome Nesting Tables B9, Marcel Breuer-Thonet License Mucke Melder
By Mücke & Melder, Marcel Breuer
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s - Czechoslovakia - Designed by Marcel Breuer - Model B9 - Manufacturer: Mucke Melder (licensed for Thonet) - marked - wooden parts in original condition
Chrome
Italian Tubular Nesting Tables in Bauhaus Style, Italy 50s, Pair
Located in Lucija, SI
Pair of tubular nesting tables made in Bauhaus style. It can be used as coffee table or side tables. Made in Italy in the 50s
Steel
Rare Bauhaus chrome Nesting Table B9, Marcel Breuer-1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s - Czechoslovakia - Designed by Marcel Breuer - Model B9 - original
Chrome
Black Metal frame Nesting tables Bauhaus style German 1970s
By Thonet
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Vintage nesting tables . set of 3 Black metal frame ,comes with Glass tops .Bauhaus in style . Good condition .
Metal
Rare Bauhaus chrome Nesting Table B9, Marcel Breuer-1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s - Czechoslovakia - Designed by Marcel Breuer - Model B9 - wooden part in original condition
Chrome
Rare Bauhaus chrome Nesting Tables B9, Marcel Breuer - 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s - Czechoslovakia - Designed by Marcel Breuer - Model B9 - wooden parts in original condition - chrome with patina
Chrome
Bauhaus Art Deco Tubular Steel Chrom Table, 1930s
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s - good Original condition, polished - wooden desk repaired and renovated - no later production! jr.
Chrome
Two Large Bauhaus Nesting Tables, Stained Oak, Linoleum Surface, Germany, 1930
Located in Berlin, DE
Two large Bauhaus nesting tables in stained oak and linoleum surface, Germany, circa 1930.
Oak
Bauhaus Chrome Nesting Table B9 by Marcel Breuer for Mucke Melder, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet, Mücke & Melder
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s, Czechoslovakia - Original condition - Original red color, partly missing - No later production! jr
Chrome
$575Sale Price|59% Off
Set of Thonet Nesting Tables with Mirror Tabletop
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of Thonet nesting tables with mirror tabletop original condition.
Beech, Glass
1930s Original chrome Bauhaus Tubular steel Table by Robert Slezak
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930 - original condition - original hospital colour!! - wooden part suitable for renovation - chrome in perfect condition jr
Chrome
1930s J. Halabala H-50/H-51 model - Restored Nesting Tables - Czechoslovakia
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s, Czechoslovakia - published in catalogues and books - Carefully refurbished - Beech wood and Resopal Top - The middle table dimensions : 62cm x 49cm x 37cm - upper desks w...
Beech
Exclusive Rare Midcentury Nesting Tables, Cocobolo Palisandr and Chrome, 1950s.
Located in Praha, CZ
- extremely rare type - very practical- - exclusive and representative
Chrome
$2,925 / set
1900 Thonet Set of Nesting Tables
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- 4 pieces of wooden tables that slide into each other. - Dimensions from the largest 1st height 75cm, width 57cm, depth 39cm. 2nd height 73cm, width 51cm, depth 37cm. 3. height 70...
Wood
$2,815Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Four Oakwood Nesting Tables by Josef Hoffmann for Wittmann
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Very stylish set of four wooden tables that fit underneath each other. The tables were designed by Josef Hoffmann for Austrian maker Wittmann in the early 20th century. Most were l...
Oak
$10,152Sale Price / item|20% Off
Gustavia Stele Bronze vert-de-gris, Memphis, France, Le Berre Vevaud
Located in Paris, IDF
Memphis, France, Le Berre Vevaud Empreinte Collection Verdigris bronze leg Bronze tray, also available in glossy lacquered wood For their second collection, Raphaël Le Berre an...
Bronze
$930Sale Price|20% Off
Thonet B 9 Table by Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
The Thonet B 9 designed in 1920´s by Marcel Breuer is one of the most popular furniture designs to have emerged at the Bauhaus. Unusual version with uniquel...
Steel, Chrome
$12,578Sale Price / item|20% Off
Gustavia Stele, Marble, Memphis, France, Le Berre Vevaud
Located in Paris, IDF
Memphis, France, Le Berre Vevaud Empreinte Collection Steel leg, glossy white lacquered finish White beauty marble tray, polished finish For their s...
Marble, Steel
$9,283
H 30.71 in W 68.9 in D 35.44 in
Bauhaus Desk by Mücke-Melder, Steeltubes and Oak Veneer, Czechia circa 1935
By Marcel Breuer, Mücke & Melder
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful, large modernist Bauhaus Steeltube Desk by Mücke-Melder, Czechia circa 1935. Oak solid wood and veneer. Chrome-plated, polished tubular steel frame with original patina. Left and right each 4 long drawers. By locking the top drawer all 4 drawers are locked. Very functional with much storage space and very good legroom. The desk can also be used as a 'partners desk' and be worked on from two sides. In the style of Marcel Breuer’s steel tube desks...
Steel
$4,330 / item
H 14.57 in W 17.33 in D 23.63 in
Peacock Nesting Coffee Table in Baguio Stone Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Peacock nesting coffee table...
Stone, Brass
Bauhaus Tubular Steel Side Table B 12 by Marcel Breuer, 1930s
By Mücke & Melder, Marcel Breuer
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Originally designed by Marcel Breuer and catalogued as model B 12, this elegant Bauhaus side table stands as a hallmark of rational design. Manufactured in the 1930s by Mücke & Melde...
Steel, Chrome
Knoll Laccio Coffee Table by Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
The Laccio coffee table was originally designed in 1925 by Marcel Breuer and is now produced by Knoll. Breuer's use of tubular steel was groundbreaking and enabled him to create piec...
Steel
$3,845 / item
H 13.78 in W 16.15 in D 20.08 in
Peacock Nesting Coffee Table in Black Pen Shell and Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Peacock nesting coffee table...
Brass
$5,125 / item
H 15.75 in W 20.48 in D 27.56 in
Peacock Nesting Coffee Table in Cream Shagreen and Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The peacock nesting coffee table...
Brass
$1,144 / set
H 22.84 in W 22.64 in D 13.78 in
Nest of Three G Serraglini Firenze Tables Made in Italy Hand Painted Distressed
By 1837 Firenze
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand painted made in Italy G. Serraglini Firenze stamped tables A very good looking well made set, they are hand painted with gold l...
Wood
Bauhaus Side Table by Marcel Breuer, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
This Bauhaus side table, attributed to Marcel Breuer and produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1930s, represents an iconic example of early modernist furniture design. The piece comb...
Steel, Chrome
$8,813
H 23.63 in W 31.5 in D 16.15 in
Mid Century "B12" Side Console Table by Marcel Breuer Produced by Thonet, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and early example of the "B12" mid century side console table in black stained wood with chromed tubular steel base by Marcel Breuer produced by Thonet, 1930s. In good orig...
Chrome
$940
H 27.96 in W 27.56 in D 18.12 in
Restored Bauhaus Side Table, by Marcel Breuer for Mücke-Melder, Czech, 1930s
By Mücke & Melder, Marcel Breuer
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This table is an icon of 20th-century modern design, bearing the signature of one of the most influential designers of the Bauhaus movement, Marcel Breuer. It was manufactured in the...
Steel, Chrome
$4,500
H 16 in W 60 in D 36 in
Design Institute of America Revolving Brass & Tinted Glass Coffee Table
Located in Wilton, CT
Stunning piece of art & design by the Design Institute of America. A dynamically kinetic piece that transforms with the touch of your hand. In a closed position this piece is a m...
Brass
$2,408
H 27.17 in W 26.78 in D 15.75 in
Restored Bauhaus Small Dissociative Table, by Mücke-Melder, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Dissociative: 95 cm / 37.4″ It has been re-polished with polyutherane piano lacquer by our professional refurbishing team in Czechia according to the original process. The chrome p...
Steel, Chrome
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H 23.63 in W 25.99 in D 15.36 in
Rare Bauhaus chrome Nesting Tables B9, Marcel Breuer/ Thonet License
By Marcel Breuer, Mücke & Melder
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s - Czechoslovakia - Designed by Marcel Breuer - Model B9 - Manufacturer: Mucke Melder (licensed for Thonet) - Very good original condition with original colors - wooden parts ...
Chrome
Sold
H 26.38 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
1930s Original Marcel Breuer B10 Bauhaus Tubular Table by Thonet !
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Praha, CZ
- original condition - suitable for renovation - marked by Thonet label - chrome with patina, party missing jr
Chrome
Mid Century Nesting Tables, Bauhaus Style Coffee Tables, Italy 70s
Located in Lucija, SI
Set of 3 coffee tables from the 70s era. Made in Italy. In Bauhaus style. Made of metal chromed legs and glass. In very good vintage condition with minor signs of use. Dimensions (h...
Steel, Chrome
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H 19.69 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Set of 3 Bauhaus Style Triangular Nesting Tables done in chrome, Italy 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
This listing features vintage set of 3 beautiful triangular mid century modern chrome and tinted glass nesting tables done in Bauhaus style...
Chrome
Sold
H 25.99 in W 23.63 in D 15.36 in
Early Rare Bauhaus Colored Nesting Tables B9, Marcel Breuer/ Thonet License
By Marcel Breuer, Mücke & Melder
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s - Czechoslovakia - Designed by Marcel Breuer - Model B9 - Manufacturer: Mucke Melder (licensed for Thonet) - original condition, metal parts with patina - Colored table...
Chrome
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H 17.33 in W 24.81 in D 16.93 in
Midcentury Nesting Tables, Bauhaus Style Coffee Tables, 70s, Italy
Located in Lucija, SI
Set of 3 coffee tables from the 70s era. Made in Bauhaus style in Italy. Made of metal chromed legs and glass. In verry good vintage condition with minor signs of use.
Steel, Chrome
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H 17.33 in W 24.81 in D 16.93 in
Mid Century Nesting Tables, Bauhaus Style Coffee Tables, 70s, Italy
Located in Lucija, SI
Set of 3 coffee tables from the 70s era. Made in Bauhaus style in Italy. Made of metal chromed legs and glass. In verry good vintage condition with minor signs of use.
Steel, Chrome
Original Tubular Bauhaus Chrome Side/Nesting Table, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s - Czechoslovakia - completely Original condition - dark blue color with patina crackles ( see the pictures) - chrome in perfect condition jr.
Chrome
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H 25.99 in W 21.66 in D 15.75 in
Rare Functionalist Nesting Tables H-50 by Jindřich Halabala for UP Závody
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Designed by famous Czech architect Jindrich Halabala, manufactured by UP Závody, former Czechoslovakia in 1930's. Catalogue number H 50. With variable anchored strut. Oak wood, dark ...
Bakelite, Beech
Set of Mid-Century Modern Side or Nesting Tables
Located in Amstelveen, NL
Lovely pair of side tables from Artimeta. They're small masterpieces constructed of a solid material (metal) but with an airy appeal. The tops are made of perforated metal, in egg s...
Metal
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H 23.23 in W 22.25 in D 14.57 in
Fully Restored Brown Nest Tables Made in the 1950s by Kovona, Czech Origin
By Kovona
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Beautiful Brown Nest tables made in the 1950s, they are made out of lacquered wood and chrome plated steel. Made by Kovona Dimensions of the biggest piece: Height: 59 cm (23.2...
Steel, Chrome
Marcel Breuer Laccio Tables for Knoll
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Marcel Breuer Laccio tables, one longer coffee table model and the Nesting Companion Table. Classic Early Tubular Design that functions and fits into man...
Chrome