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Contemporary Tubular Steel Sideboard Czech Functionalism Bauhaus
By Tschechisches Wohndesign
Located in Wien, AT
Contemporary Tubular steel sideboard Czech functionalism Bauhaus. This sideboard with a
Category
2010s Czech Modern Sideboards
Materials
Stainless Steel
Restored Bauhaus Stool, by Mücke-Melder, Chrome-Plated Steel, Czech, 1930s
By Mücke
Melder
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This Bauhaus-style stool dates back to the 1930s and was produced in Czechoslovakia by the renowned
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Stools
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Restored Bauhaus Armchairs, by Hynek Gottwald, Leather, Czech, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
retains its colours very well even in direct sunlight.
This item features classic Bauhaus design
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Restored Bauhaus Stool, by Robert Slezák, Chrome-Plated Steel, Czech, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Designed by renowned Czech designer Robert Slezak.
It has been reupholstered by our professional
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Stools
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Restored Bauhaus Sofa, by Robert Slezak, Chrome, Beech, Polished, Czech, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
practical functionality.
Made by Slezak Factories, a unique Czech furniture brand specialising on chrome
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Restored Bauhaus Ottoman Table, Chrome, New Upholstery, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
A large ottoman in the Bauhaus style, which can also be used as a coffee table.
This piece has
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Restored Bauhaus Armchairs, by Mücke-Melder, Leather, Czech, 1930s
By Mücke
Melder
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
We present a pair of iconic Bauhaus armchairs from the early 20th century, crafted by the renowned
Category
20th Century Czech Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Restored Bauhaus Serving Trolley, by R.Slezák, Oak, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This functionalist Bauhaus-style serving cart originates from Czechoslovakia from the first half of
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Serving Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Chrome Czech Bauhaus Green Rounded Table, 1930s, Original Very Well Condition
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Bauhaus Art Deco table
Source: Czech (Czechoslovakia)
Period: 1930 - 1939
Material: Chrome and
Category
20th Century Czech Bauhaus Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Restored Bauhaus Sofa, Chrome-Plated Steel, High Quality Leather, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
colours very well even in direct sunlight.
This item features classic Bauhaus design elements. Elements
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Restored Bauhaus Table Lamp, Chrome, Steel, Opaline Glass, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant table lamp is a classic example of the Bauhaus style and was manufactured in
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Table Lamps
Materials
Opal, Steel, Chrome
Restored Bauhaus Table Lamp, Chrome, Steel, Opaline Glass, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant table lamp is a classic example of the Bauhaus style, manufactured in Czechoslovakia
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Table Lamps
Materials
Opal, Steel, Chrome
Restored Bauhaus Stool, by Robert Slezák, Chrome-Plated Steel, Czech, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Designed by renowned Czech designer Robert Slezak.
It has been reupholstered by our professional
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Stools
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Restored Bauhaus Armchair, by H. Gottwald, Beech, Walnut, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant Bauhaus armchair originates from Czechoslovakia from the 1930s and was manufactured by
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Restored Bauhaus Cabinet, by H.J.Hagemann, Mücke-Melder, Czech, 1930s
By Hermann John Hagemann, Mücke
Melder
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This unique drawer cabinet (chest of drawers) in the Bauhaus style originates from Czechoslovakia
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Small Set of Bauhaus Chrome Furniture for Children, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1940s, Czechoslovakia
- Original condition with patina, see the photos.
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Children s Furniture
Materials
Chrome
20th Century Small Red Czech Chrome Bauhaus Table by Kovona, 1950s
By Kovona
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Small chrome Bauhaus table
Period: 1950-1959
Material: Chrome and lacquered wood
Source: Czech.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Restored Bauhaus Chandelier, Nickel-Plated Steel, Opaline Glass, Czech, 1920s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
functional Bauhaus. This unique synthesis is reflected in the harmonious blend of geometric lines and
Category
Vintage 1920s Czech Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Pair of Czech Bauhaus Armchairs, Marcel Breuer and Thonet, Chrome, Fabric, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
: Bauhaus.
Period: 1930-1939.
Material: Fabric and chrome-plated steel
Source: Czechia.
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Restored Bauhaus Side Table, Caucasian Walnut, Chrome-Plated Steel, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This Bauhaus side table originates from Czechoslovakia and dates back to the early 20th century. It
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Side Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Restored Bauhaus Table, by Hynek Gottwald, Chrome-Plated Steel, Czech, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
nad Orlicí. This Bauhaus table is ideal for those looking for furniture with history and a distinctive
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Original Bauhaus Dining Table, by Mücke - Melder, Well Preserved, Czech, 1930s
By Mücke
Melder
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Original Bauhaus dining table.
Period: 1930-1939
Source: Czechia
Material: Chrome-Plated Steel
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of Four Restored Bauhaus Chairs, Beech, Chrome-Plated Steel, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This set of four chairs is an iconic example of the Bauhaus style, originating from 1930s
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of Two Restored Bauhaus Armchairs, Chrome, Beech, Cowhide, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Bauhaus Pair of Armchairs.
Source: Czechia (Czehoslovakia)
Period: 1930-1939
Material
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of Two Restored Bauhaus Armchairs, Leather, Nickel-Plating, Czech, 1920s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
pieces.
This item features classic Bauhaus design elements. Elements of this style are neutral colors
Category
Vintage 1920s Czech Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by Robert Slezák, Beech, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
:
Height: 73 cm (28.7 in)
Width: 83 cm (32.7 in)
This elegant Bauhaus writing desk originates from
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Restored Bauhaus Double Suspension Chair, Halabala, UP Zavody, Oak, Czech, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Introducing an exceptional tubular armchair in the Bauhaus style from the 1930s, distinguished by
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Restored Bauhaus Floor Lamp, Chrome, Steel, Opaline Milk Glass, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant Bauhaus floor lamp originates from Czechoslovakia from the 1930s. Its minimalist and
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Unusual Small Czech Restored Round Black Beech Chrome Bauhaus Table, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Small Czech chrome Bauhaus table.
Material: Chrome-plated steel and beech
Period: 1930-1939
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Small Czech Restored Black Chrome Bauhaus Table, R19, Robert Slezák, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Small Czech chrome Bauhaus table.
Material: Chrome-plated steel and Oak
Period: 1930-1939
Source
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Czech Restored Oak Chromed Steel Bauhaus Side-Table, Hynek Gottwald, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Small Czech chrome Bauhaus table.
Material: Chrome-plated steel and oak
Maker: Hynek Gottwald
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Restored Bauhaus Armchairs, by W. Gispen, Mücke-Melder, Czech, 1930s
By Mücke
Melder, Willem H. Gispen
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Architect: Willem Hendrik Gispen
Chair model Fn24
This iconic pair of Bauhaus armchairs comes from
Category
20th Century Czech Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Bauhaus UFO Chandelier, Restored Chrome
Glass, 1930s Czech Republic
Located in Praha, CZ
Very early UFO chandelier designed by Anyz and executed by IAS in 1930s.
Chandelier was completely restored and is in a very good condition. New paint, only one scratch on upper side...
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Restored Bauhaus Flower Pedestal, by Robert Slezák, Chrome, Steel, Czech, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Made by Slezak Factories, a unique Czech furniture brand specialising on chrome and bent metal
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Restored Bauhaus Armchair with Stool, by W. Gispen, Mücke-Melder, Czech, 1930s
By Willem H. Gispen, Mücke
Melder
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
cm (16.5 in)
Width: 57 cm (22.4 in)
Depth: 48 cm (18.9 in)
This iconic Bauhaus set comes from
Category
20th Century Czech Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Czech Bauhaus Beech Armchair by Mücke and Melder, Chrome-Plated Steel, 1930s
By Mücke
Melder
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Armchair by Mücke and Melder
Style: Bauhaus.
Period: 1930-1939.
Material: Beech and chrome
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Original Bauhaus Chair, by J. Halabala, UP Zavody, Beech, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant Bauhaus armchair comes from Czechoslovakia from the first half of the 20th century. It
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome, Iron
Pair of Restored Bauhaus Armchairs, by W. Gispen, Mücke-Melder, Czech, 1930s
By Willem H. Gispen, Mücke
Melder
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Architect: Willem Hendrik Gispen
Chair model Fn24
This iconic pair of Bauhaus armchairs comes from
Category
20th Century Czech Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Restored Bauhaus Armchairs, by W. Gispen, Mücke-Melder, Czech, 1930s
By Willem H. Gispen, Mücke
Melder
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Architect: Willem Hendrik Gispen
Chair model Fn24
This iconic pair of Bauhaus armchairs comes from
Category
20th Century Czech Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chrome Floor Lamp, by Hynek Gottwald, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Period: 1930-1939.
Origin: Czech (Czechoslovakia)
Made by Hynek Gottwald, a company credited with
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Restored Bauhaus Pair of Armchairs, Karel E. Ort, Hynek Gottwald, Czech, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald, Karel Ort
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
credited with being the pioneers of metal furniture.
This item features classic Bauhaus design elements
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Restored Bauhaus Seating Set, by Mücke-Melder, New Upholstery, Czech, 1930s
By Mücke
Melder
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
)
Width: 57 cm (22.4 in)
Depth: 48 cm (18.9 in)
Made by Mücke Melder, an influential modernist furniture
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Living Room Sets
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Set of Four Resored Bauhaus Dining Chairs, by Kovona, Chrome, Czech, 1950s
By Kovona
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant set of four Bauhaus style chairs comes from Czechoslovakia from the mid-20th century
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Restored Bauhaus Pair of Armchairs, by Thonet, by Marcel Breuer, Czech, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Bauhaus Pair of Armchairs Made By Thonet.
Designer: Marcel Breuer
Maker: Thonet
Material
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome, Iron
Restored Bauhaus Floor Lamp, by Hana Kučerová-Záveská, Walnut, Czech, 1930s
By Hana Kucerova-Zaveska
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Bauhaus Floor Lamp.
Architect: Hana Kučerová-Záveská
Material: Chrome-plated Steel
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by Robert Slezak, Walnut, Chrome, Czech, 1940s
By Robert Slezák, André Lurcat
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
according to the original process.
This item features classic Bauhaus design elements. Elements of this
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
20th Century Restored Czech Oak Bauhaus Table by Vichr a Spol, Chrome, 1940s
By Vichr
Spol
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Table
Style: Bauhaus.
Period: 1940-1949.
Material: Oak and chrome
Source: Czechia.
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Bauhaus Tables
Materials
Chrome
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Czech, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
. He invented modern tubular steel furniture. Breuer studied at the Bauhaus in Wiemar. After a short
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Restored Bauhaus Armchairs, by Mücke-Melder, Beech, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Mücke
Melder
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This iconic pair of Bauhaus armchairs with a D-form tubular frame (also known as the D-form
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Restored Bauhaus Bedside Tables, by R. Slezák, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This pair of bedside tables from the early 20th century is an outstanding example of Bauhaus
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Side Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Restored Bauhaus Wardrobe, by Vichr a spol., Original Paint, Czech, 1930s
By Vichr
Spol
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
fine example of Bauhaus design, crafted in Czechoslovakia by the renowned company Vichr & Co. Made from
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Restored Bauhaus Armchair with Foot Stool, by Mücke-Melder, Steel, Czech, 1930s
By Mücke
Melder
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
(18.9 in)
Made by Mücke Melder, an influential modernist furniture manufacturer specializing in tubular
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk With Chair, Chrome, Steel, Wood, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
.
This item features classic Bauhaus design elements. Elements of this style are neutral colors and
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Restored Bauhaus Armchairs, by Mücke-Melder, Beech, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Willem H. Gispen, Mücke
Melder
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Architect: Willem Hendrik Gispen
Archair model Fn 24
This elegant pair of Bauhaus armchairs comes
Category
20th Century Czech Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Restored Bauhaus Small Dissociative Table, by Mücke-Melder, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Mücke
Melder
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
cleaned and professionally restored.
This item features classic Bauhaus design elements. Elements of
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Modernist Bauhaus Czech Repro Ceramic Ashtray by Vlastislav Hofman
Located in Hamburg, DE
Modernist Bauhaus Czech Repro Ceramic Ashtray by Vlastislav Hofman for Modernista, in Flawless
Category
20th Century German Bauhaus Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Original Bauhaus Armchairs, by Mücke-Melder, Beech, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Mücke
Melder
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This pair of armchairs from the 1930s is an iconic example of Bauhaus design, produced in
Category
20th Century Czech Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of Czech bauhaus furniture on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, chrome and wood. Find 674 options for an antique or vintage piece of Czech bauhaus furniture now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an item from our selection of Czech bauhaus furniture — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of Czech bauhaus furniture, those designed in Art Deco, Industrial and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made object in our assortment of Czech bauhaus furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Mücke
Melder, Robert Slezák and Hynek Gottwald are consistently popular.
How Much is a Czech Bauhaus Furniture?
A piece of Czech bauhaus furniture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,286, while the lowest priced sells for $183 and the highest can go for as much as $46,673.
A Close Look at Bauhaus Furniture
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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