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Bauhaus Furniture

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
Le Corbusier for Cassina LC4 Chaise Lounge
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Le Corbusier LC4 cow hide chaise lounge. This one dates to the mid 1980's. Cassina stamp to base and serial number to chrome adjustable Top. Amazing design th...
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1980s Italian Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Le Corbusier LC6 Dining Table for Cassina, Original Blue Finish and Glass
Located in Kansas City, MO
LC 6 Dining Table designed by Le Corbusier for Cassina. Original light blue frame and thick tempered glass. Some light scratches to the glass, a few s...
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1980s Italian Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Steel

Bauhaus Style Arched Chrome Tube Base Square Beveled Glass Top End or Side Table
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage Bauhaus style arched chrome tube base & square beveled glass top end or side table. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have ...
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20th Century Unknown Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Hala table lamp, scissor lamp, Netherlands 1930
Located in Schwerin, MV
Workshop workstation lamp from the 1930s Manufacturer: Hala Leuchten, Zeist, Netherlands Designer: Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet Black metal scissor lamp from Hala with a ro...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Metal

Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Black Leather Model B3 Wassily Armchair, 1973, Set of 3
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of three model B3 “Wassily” armchairs, designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925 and produced in Italy in 1973. It features a chrome-plated steel structure and seat and back in black le...
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1960s Italian Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Chrome, Iron

PH Grand Piano PH150 Excellence, cognac leather with chrome, Modern, Sculptural
Located in Copenhagen, DK
- All prices are listed ex works. - 5 year guarantee. - We regularly crate, ship and install PH Pianos worldwide with full insurance. Please contact us for individual shipping quote and for any questions. The PH Grand Piano...
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2010s Danish Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Chrome, Aluminum

Bauhaus Coffee Table by Hynek Gottwald, Czechoslovakia, 1930´s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This coffee table was designed by Hynek Gottwald and made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1930´s. Fully renovated, the chromed part was cleaned and rubbed, the table top was pai...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Sistrah Pendant by Otto Müller P4
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. Dim...
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1930s German Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Steel

Tubular Steel Bed by Slezák, 1930´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This functionalist chromed bed was designed and made by Slezák company in the 1930´s. Outstanding timeless design. It´s made of wood and chrome. It´s a typical example of Czech...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Furniture

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Steel

1950's Chrome Chairs Manner of KEM Weber A Pair
Located in Fulton, CA
A pair of polished chrome armchairs in the manner of Kem Weber. Circa. 1950's.
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Mid-20th Century American Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Bauhaus, Chaise Lounge by Peter Zumthor, Mahogany, Design, 2007
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
Rare item. This chaise lounge is made of bent mahogany and chromed tubular metal. Cushion included. As seen in the architectural masterpiece Thermes of Vals. It echoes the classic aesthetic of the Bauhaus and Thonet. Peter Zumthor...
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Early 2000s Swiss Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Metal

Table 'Attributed to the Bauhaus', German
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
"Free shipping in florida" It was exhibited at Palm beach "American International Fine Art Fair (AIFAF)" Country: german Materials : Wood and chrome Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an elegant and sophisticated Coffe table. You want to live in the golden years, this is the table that your project needs. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles since 1982.If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. The Bauhaus...
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1930s German Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

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Chrome

Thonet Bauhaus White Vinyl & Chrome Model SS33 Cantilever Barstool Anton Lorenz
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage white vinyl & chrome tube barstool by Thonet Model SS33 Bauhaus cantilever chair by Anton Lorenz. This piece is tagged Thonet but has been attributed to Anton Lorenz based upon archived research including online sources, vintage documentation and catalogs, designer literature, and other materials. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, there is a stain on the seat vinyl that we have tried many things to remove to no avail. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1980’s but designed circa 1930’s. Did someone say Thonet?? Yes, we sure did!! This is a fabulous labeled Thonet cantilever barstool circa 1980’s. It is in the style of the model SS33 Bauhaus cantilever chair designed in the 1930’s for Thonet by famed designer Anton Lorenz. The chair design was later adapted to create this wonderful barstool! It is comprised of a chrome tube cantilever frame, black block stabilizers on the base, and white vinyl seats and back rests. A simple, stunning, and oh-so-comfortable design! It is the perfect stool for your kitchen, bar, or rec room whether you live in a Bauhaus or mid-century modern home, an industrial loft, or Art Deco style home. It’s a classic, sleek style that has stood the test of time!! If you’ve been searching for a barstool or just the right extra seating, this stool is exactly what you’ve been looking for! Thonet was founded by Michael Thonet. Michael was born in 1796 and was apprenticed by his father to a cabinetmaker. Shortly after he married, Michael opened his one-man cabinetmaking shop creating furniture and cabinetry in the traditional manner by carving the needed parts and then joining them together. In 1830 he began experimenting with bending wood into curved shapes and thus began a successful furniture company that has remained continually in operation for nearly 200 years. Thonet’s early work was very Biedermeier in style and not made for the common man. Gradually his designs became more Art Nouveau. In 1951 his chairs for the Crystal Palace at the London World’s Fair won a prize medal and by the late 1950s he began to make his first “consumer” chair. In 1875, a year before Michael’s death, Thonet’s five factories made 620,000 chairs. Then in 1876 after his death the company became Gebruder Thonet. But all was not roses. In 1869 the Thonet patents lapsed and by 1893 there were 52 bentwood companies in Europe. However, Thonet persevered. They branched out. They merged. They added designs by Le Corbusier and Breuer and alternative materials such as tubular chrome in place of bentwood to their offerings. Business boomed and waned through the years and there was even a Thonet revival, so to speak, beginning in the 1940s on into the mid-20th century. Till today, in the 21st century, Thonet is still a furniture company to be reckoned with almost 200 years later. Anton Lorenz was known as the man behind the Bauhaus’ “machined aesthetic.” He was born in Budapest in 1891, became a teacher, and later married an opera singer, and entered a lock manufacturing business. They relocated to Berlin in the early 1920’s. in Berlin he met architects Marcel Breuer and Kalman Lengyel who were both associated with Bauhaus in Dessau. Breuer became the first designer to construct furniture out of tubular steel, joined forces with Lengyel and found a manufacturing company and Anton Lorenz became manager. He was business savvy and obtained patents to establish a network of rights for new tubular steel furniture and would go on to do the same for Desta and Thonet who dominated the industry. In 1939 Lorenz emigrated to the United States where he established the design technology for the well-known recliner. He developed his own design in 1940 called the BarcaLounger and later partnered with Morris Futorian...
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20th Century American Bauhaus Furniture

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Chrome

8 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armless side dining chairs by Falcon Products Inc., set of 8. Beautiful...
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Rare Original 1940s Ball Lamp, Opaline Glass, Denmark, Bauhaus Style
Located in Berlin, BE
Classic Light from the 1940s 1950s Danish ball lamp made of opaline glass. Well preserved with signs of use on the metal cover. New white painted pe...
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1940s Danish Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Metal

Large "Luzette" Pendant by Peter Behrens for Siemens Schuckert
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 59 cm. Small glass chips on th...
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1910s German Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Copper

Restored Bauhaus Chromed Tubular Steel Bed with Nightstands from R. Vichr, 1940s
Located in Żory, PL
This Bauhaus style bed was produced by Rudolf Vichr in the 1940's in Czechoslovakia. The set consists of a double bed and two suspended bedside tables. The furniture is veneered wit...
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1940s Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

lovely real leather PATCHWORK paper bin basket Auböck Style, Germany 1960s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: waste bin paper bin basket Origin: Germany Age: 1960s This original vintage Auböck style waste bin paper bin basket was produced in the 1960...
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Mid-20th Century French Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Leather

Rare 1930s Bauhaus Glass Ball Pendant Light by A.B Read for Troughton & Young
By Alfred Read
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This classic 1930s chrome and opaque glass ceiling light is an iconic Bauhaus / Modernist light - the Ultralux U14 - designed by English designer, A.B Read for Troughton & Young (Lig...
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Mid-20th Century English Bauhaus Furniture

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Chrome

Yellow Opaline Glass Bauhaus Pendant Lamp from Lyfa, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A yellow cased opaline glass and nickel plated steel pendant Light manufactured by Lyfa in Denmark during the 1930s. It features original canopy and stem. Measurements: H/L: 70 cm (f...
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1930s Danish Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

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Opaline Glass

Pair of Wood Upholstery and Nickel Cesca Armchairs Chairs, 1970s
Located in Bochum, NRW
A pair of unusual Cesca chairs. Nickel frames with Wood and nice fabric upholstery seats and backs. Perfect to complete a dining set or use as desk or lounge chairs. Iconic design, the Cesca...
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1970s Italian Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Modernist Zig-Zag Oak Console Sofa Table
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This is a rare & seldom ever seen zig zag sofa table in an amazing two tone tiger grain oak. Manufactured by The Lane Furniture Company, USA. Visually sp...
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1970s American Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

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Oak

Set of 8 Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Cane Prague Dining Chairs for Stendig 1960s
Located in Troy, MI
A set of 8 model 811 "Prague" dining chairs Designed by Josef Hoffmann and Josef Frank imported by Stendig circa 1970s Includes six side chairs and two armchairs Bentwood frames in...
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1960s Czech Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Set of 6 Vintage Bentwood & Cane Dining Chairs Cafe Bistro
Located in Fulton, CA
A set of 6 bentwood dining chairs with cane seats. Bistro, cafe, ice cream style, circa. 1920's. Beautiful and warm glow to patina and finish. Each chair branded "Czechoslovakia" and...
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Furniture

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Cane, Wood

Bauhaus Room divider , privacy Screen 1940s Germany
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice vintage room divider or Privacy screen . This is a original Professional Hospital screen from the 1940s ,on wheels . 4 parts .Works perfect .
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1950s German Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Bauhaus Arts and Crafts Industrial Modernist Aluminum Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a stunning decorative aluminum box from the early 20th century. The design boasts wood detailing and a modernist industrial Bauhaus, Arts & Crafts shape. It is a large rectan...
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Furniture

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Metal, Aluminum

Exceptional Bauhaus Pendant Lamp by Adolf Meyer for Zeiss Ikon, 1930s, Germany
Located in Munich, DE
Unique Bauhaus or Modernist pendant lamps. Designed by Adolf Meyer in 1920s and manufactured by Zeiss Ikon, in 1920s-1930s, Germany. On one of the glass shades is the mark of the mak...
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1920s German Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

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Metal, Brass

S411 Model From 30's/40's
Located in Bunnik, NL
The s411 armchair was produced in various versions in several factories, including Austria, the Netherlands, and Czechoslovakia. This model probably comes from the Netherlands. This ...
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1930s Dutch Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Marcel Breuer Cesca Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
Set of 4 vintage Marcel Breuer designed Cesca chairs produced under licence by Habitat in the 1980s. Iconic design classic which adapts to a mult...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Rare Bauhaus Chandelier by Zukov , 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Nickel plated 3-flamming Bauhaus chandelier made by ZUKOV in Czechoslovakia in 1930s. Nickel in very good condition - polished. The original paint inside shades has some losses - no...
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1930s Czech Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

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Nickel

ART DECO chrome side table with mirror, 1930s
Located in Saarburg, RP
art deco side table - 1930s. This beautiful, round side table from the 1930s is in the streamline modernist style of Art Deco. The coffee table emphasizes curvy, streamlined shapes....
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1930s Belgian Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Bauhaus wardrobe by Vichr & spol, 1930´s, Bohemia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Wardrobe with chrome elements from the Bauhaus period. It made in the former Czechoslovakia. Designed by Vichr & spol in the 1930s and made by Kovona company in the 1950´s. This is a...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Bauhaus wardrobe by Vichr & spol, 1930´s, Bohemia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Wardrobe with chrome elements from the Bauhaus period. It made in the former Czechoslovakia. Designed by Vichr & spol in the 1930s and made by Kovona company in the 1950´s. This is a...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Barcelona coffee or cocktail table designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Barcelona coffee/cocktail table designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, 1929, produced by Knoll since 1953. I believe this is an official vintage Knoll production base with a newer rou...
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1920s American Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Gunta Stölzl - Hand Knotted Flatweave Wool Rug - Christopher Farr -12'9" x 18'2"
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand Knotted, Handwoven Flatweave rug by Gunta Stölzl for Christopher Farr. 444 12'9" x 18'2" As the only female master of the Bauhaus, textile artist Gunta Stölzl is arguably the ...
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1920s Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Wool

Vintage bentwood armchair Thonet A 752 by Josef Frank, 1930
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Designed by Josef Frank in Vienna around 1930, this piece was manufactured in the late 1940s by Ton, the successor company to the oldest Thonet factory in Bystritz, former Czechoslov...
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1940s Czech Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

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Beech

Art deco bakelite desk lamp, 1950s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Very stylish bakelite bauhaus style desk lamp which was produced in the Czech Republic. The arm and lamp shade can be adjusted which makes this lamp very versatile. It also has its...
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1950s Czech Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Bakelite

1930s Bauhaus Brass Finish "Mushroom" Table Lamp, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- cleaned polished and rewired -1x , E26-E27 bulbs - US wiring compatible
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1930s Czech Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by Kovona, Oak, Chrome, Czech, 1950s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Dimensions of the desk: Height: 78 cm (30.7 in) Width: 115 cm (45.3 in) Depth: 75 cm (29.5 in) Leg space: Height: 72.5 cm (28.5 in) Width: 65 cm (25.6 in) Made by Kovona, a renowne...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Bauhaus Era Door Handle Set in Bronze and Brass, 1930s, 1 Set
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Door Handle in brass and bronze. The solid brass spindles are thick and rounded of softly due to excessive use over the years. Suitable for your office, Conservatory, Atrium etc. It ...
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1930s Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Cantilever Armchair In S411 Thonet Style.
Located in Bunnik, NL
Unique armchair in the style of classic s411. The side panels may indicate the Ahrend de Cirkel manufacturer. The original bent frame and bakelite armrests indicate the 1950s. The ar...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Velvet

Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Black Leather and Chrome Model B3 Wassily Armchair, 1973
Located in Vicenza, IT
Model B3 “Wassily” armchair, designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925 and produced in Italy in 1973. It features a chrome-plated steel structure and seat and back in black leather. Good v...
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1960s Italian Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Rare Arts & Crafts Bauhaus Style, Bell Shape Opaline Glass & Brass Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Sizable and stylish, bell shaped pendant from the early 1900s. This timeless and beautiful Bauhaus style pendant is in very good condition and ready for you to use and enjoy. The be...
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Spoleto Chairs attributed to Marcel Breuer B33
Located in Beirut, LB
The Bauhaus inspired chairs feature Black belting leather used as slings for the backrest and seat, and tubular chrome-plated steel. Marcel Breuer designed the B33 chair in 1927, it...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Steel

Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by Kovona, Oak, Chrome, Czech, 1950s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Dimensions of the desk: Height: 78 cm (30.7 in) Width: 115 cm (45.3 in) Depth: 75 cm (29.5 in) Leg space: Height: 72.5 cm (28.5 in) Width: 65 cm (25.6 in) Made by Kovona, a renowne...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Chrome, Steel

LC-4 Lounge Chair in White Leather by Le Corbusier for Cassina, 1980s
Located in RADOMSKO, PL
Authentic, iconic LC4 Chaise Longue in excellent condition, serial number: 68548
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Early 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Furniture

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Metal

2 Mid Century Chrome & leatherette Bar Stools Borge Lindau style, Italy 1970s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Bar stools vintage 60s 70s Minimalist chromed steel tube bar stools. Lammhults by lindau & lindekrantz Style Set of 2 Most probably made in Italy Z form with elevated footrest rail...
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Mid-20th Century European Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Pair of 'LC2' Leather Club Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, c 1990s, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredibly comfortable pair of Le Corbusier for Cassina 'LC2' club chairs (authentic signed examples, see pics) in gorgeous thick Italian black leather are in beautiful vintage ...
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1990s Italian Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Asnago & Vender single chair in Wood and Leather Manufactured by Flexform
Located in Milan, IT
Asnago & Vender single chair designed in the 1930s in Wood and Leather This version is from the 1980s. Manufactured by Flexform This specific model is no longer in production.
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1980s Italian Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

8 Bauhaus Black Leather & Chrome Cantilever Italian Chairs Attributed Mart Stam
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible Late 20th Century Bauhaus style black leather & chrome tube cantilever chairs attributed to Mart Stam, set of 8. This piece has been attributed based upon archived research including online sources, vintage documentation and catalogs, designer literature, and other materials however, it is not signed or marked in any way, other than Made in Italy. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, three chairs had cracks in the seat bottom leather that have been supported by leather patches. These cracks most likely occurred because the previous owner did not have the tension support rods properly tightened while using. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Late 20th Century. Timeless Style, Iconic Designer, and the Cantilever Controversy!! Yes, you read that right!! LOL… This is an iconic set of 8 vintage Italian Bauhaus beautiful black leather and chrome tube frame cantilever chairs attributed to Mart Stam. Epoch designer Mart Stam introduced the first cantilever chair in 1926 but ours are the Late 20th Century version of this design. They are ergonomically pleasing and comprised of gorgeous chrome tube frames, deep black leather seats, backs, and armrests adding an additional pinch of luxurious comfort. So, you can hardly talk about Bauhaus style OR iconic chair designs without including historic, exemplary names such as Mart Stam, Marcel Bruer, and Mies Van der Rohe. I mean, it’s hard… if not impossible to pick a favorite… BUT there’s a fun yet controversial story behind one of the most pivotal designs of all time… the cantilever chair… and WHO of these three icons actually designed it first!! Does it all come down to a design created for a pregnant Mrs. Stam? You decide… The story goes, as Mart Stam and Mies Van der Rohe were preparing for an exhibition in Stuttgart, Mart Stam presents his design idea to Mies Van der Rohe by grabbing a wedding invitation of Wille Baumeister off the desk, flipping it over, and sketching the drawing of a chair idea he has created for his then pregnant wife. He had created the design without the back legs, but it was not yet flexible. Mies Van der Rohe already had an extremely similar design style with his S 533 (MR 10) armchair AND one year later, Marcel Bruer presented his S 32 cantilever style chair! And… the battle BEGINS!! But let’s just take a breath and clear the air… Gentlemen…Relax… There is plenty of room in this Bauhaus furniture world for ALL of your phenomenal chair designs!! But… OH, THE CONTRAVERSY!!! Well, at the end of the day Mart Stam was awarded the authorship of the cantilever chair by the German Court. And, while we love them ALL, you have to admit… there is something unmatchable with this genre of chair design. It’s no wonder they are so sought after even today. This is a sturdy streamlined chair with timeless style that will blend in beautifully with Art Deco, mid-century modern, Industrial, minimalist, or maximalist styles. They will be fabulous surrounding your dining table, an office conference table, in a waiting room, used as accent chairs in your living or family room, or just extra seating in any room you choose! And if you need a table to complement these magnificent chairs, we have several listed here for sale that would be wonderful! Check them out!! Mart Stam was born in 1899 and entered the world of architecture at the age of 21 and by the age of 27 he became a well-known Dutch architect and famous furniture designer. Some of his work includes contributions to May Brigade, which is a group of famed architects in charge of designing Stalinist cities in the former Soviet Union and he was involved in several reconstruction projects in Germany. Because of his work including furniture design at the Bauhaus, Weissenhof Stellung, and at the Weissenhof Estate, his name became popular practically overnight. However, he was most famous for his Mart Stam cantilever chair which was introduced in 1926 and became extremely famed, and his acclaimed reputation exploded instantaneously. He influenced designs by Ellen Gray...
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20th Century Italian Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Bauhaus modernist side table with multiple levels, Germany 1950s
Located in ECHT, NL
Modernist side table with multiple levels. The frame is made from tubular steel with metal rods both functional and decorative. The upper shelf is original while the bottom ones are ...
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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Furniture

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Metal

Swag Leg Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller - 1950s, La Fonda, Space Age
Located in Berlin, DE
Swag Leg Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller - 1950s This iconic Swag Leg Chair was designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in the 1950s. The chair is characterized by its ...
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20th Century Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

Marcel Breuer Design Style Black Leather and Matte Black Frame "Wassily" Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Rare black leather and matte black tubular steel frame Wassily arm chair using the original design of Marcel Breuer. Stamped "Made in Italy". Manufactur...
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Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Steel

Stunning Large Custom Bronze and Red Lacquer Round Dining Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning and impressive solid bronze dining table on an open pedestal base with red lacquer table top. This was custom made for a bespoke residence in Chicago's Gold Coast. The tab...
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Early 2000s American Bauhaus Furniture

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Bronze

A pair of vintage industrial desk lamps in the style of Egon Hillebrand
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of vintage industrial desk lamps in the style of Egon Hillebrand, circa 1980s. Lamps are a licensed reproduction, made some time in the 1980s - inspired by iconic Egon Hillebr...
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1980s Unknown Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

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Metal

New Contemporary Berber Moroccan Rug with Bauhaus Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21179 new contemporary Berber Moroccan rug with Bauhaus style 06'10 x 10'00. Showcasing well-balanced asymmetry with a simple design aesthetic and Bauhaus style, this hand knotted wo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Bauhaus Furniture

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Wool

1 of 8 Bauhaus Chromed Steel and Beige Faux Leather Dining Chairs, 1990s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Italian modernist, Bauhaus style tubular chrome and beige faux leather stackable dining or living room chairs. Italian production, 1990s. Reupholstered. In good vintage condition w...
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1990s Italian Bauhaus Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

"Blue triangle and Black Square" by Kazimir Malevich Vintage serigraphy
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in "Blue Triangle and Black Square" by Kazimir Malevich Vintage Serigraphy is an opportunity to own a piece of art history that embodies the essence of the Russian avant-g...
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1910s Ukrainian Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

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Paint, Paper

Bauhaus furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Bauhaus furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, seating, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Bauhaus furniture 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 furniture, popular names associated with this style include Poul Henningsen, Marcel Breuer, Schneid Studio, and Adam Otlewski. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $84 and tops out at $327,316 while the average work can sell for $1,863.

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