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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
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...
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2010s Danish Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Chrome

bauhaus style lamp pair.
Located in Felino, IT
pair of bedside lamps, Bauhaus style. 2 different types. 1990s reissue. one lamp with clear glass stem and base. one lamp with chrome metal stem and base. A classic Bauhaus style by ...
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Early 2000s European Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Louis Poulsen PH 3/2 Table Lamp in Chrome & Opaline Glass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Based upon a design from the late 1920s this PH 3/2 desk lamp was relaunched by Louis Poulsen in Denmark in 1999. This particular table lamp is from that series. It features a 3-tier...
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1920s Danish Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

4 John R. Eckel Jr. Bauhaus Style Dining or Game Chairs, circa 1960, Denmark
Located in Southampton, NJ
A fantastic set of 4 armchairs in the manner of John R. Eckel Jr. having original black lacquer with brand new cushioning and chenille upholstery. Solid, super comfortable and rea...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Steel

Series01 Large Sconce, Dark Patinated Brass, Ash Leather Pivoting Shade
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined brass in dark patinated finish, hand-dyed soft unstructured leather pivoting shade. All material finishes are living finishes: they will cha...
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2010s American Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Brass

White Opaline Glass Round Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
German Opaline glass industrial Bauhaus pendant. Weight 1.0 kg / 2.2 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by intern...
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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Glass, Opaline Glass

Original Bauhaus Pendants, Three Diameteres of Balls, Up to 16 Pieces!!!
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s, Czechoslovakia - very good original condition - opaline glass - the rod can be shortened - no replica or later production - diameteres of glass: 25,30,35cm - height of...
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1930s Czech Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

Series02 Floor Lamp, Polished Unlacquered Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined polished unlacquered brass, handstitched goatskin parchment shade, with hand-dyed braided cotton cord. All material finishes ar...
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2010s American Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Brass

Josef Frank, rare stool model B313, Thonet, 1928
Located in Uppsala, SE
Bentwood stool, model B 313, designed by Josef Frank for Thonet-Mundus in 1928. This example have an (for this model) unusual rattan seat. Possibly a later addition since the holes o...
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1920s Austrian Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Birch

Chrome Bauhaus / Functionalism Pendant UFO by Napako, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1940s, Czechoslovakia - polished - patina,see the pictures RJ
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1940s Czech Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Dining Chairs Style B32 by Marcel Breuer, Set of 4
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 4 dining chairs Style B32 by Marcel Breuer, in metal, wood and rattan.
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1980s Italian Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Opaline Glass

A Brass Menorah By Ludwig Wolpert
Located in New York, NY
Brass Menorah by Ludwig Yehuda Wolpert is a reproduction of a minimalist branch menorah with a Bauhaus styling designed by Ludwig Yehuda Wolpert. Menorah is made up of nine long squ...
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Mid-20th Century Israeli Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Brass

Bauhaus Telescopic and Flexible Desk Lamp of Brass with Brown Patina 1930s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Vintage Bauhaus telescopic desk lamp in the style of Christian Dell and Kaiser Idell. Most likely made in France or Belgium in the 1930s. The lamp is made of brass with beautiful br...
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1930s French Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

H-410 Bentwood Armchair by Jindřich Halabala, 1930s
Located in Poznań, PL
Model H-410 armchair designed by the world renowned czech designer Jindřich Halabala. Striking bentwood armrests. Produced during the 1930's in former Czechoslovakia. Armrestes clea...
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1930s Czech Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Bauhaus Wagenfeld Wall Sconce or Ceiling Light, Germany, 1955
Located in Melbourne, AU
This simple, elegant ceiling light or wall sconce by Wilhelm Wagenfeld shows the strong influence of his Bauhaus education. As with all of his designs, high quality, high functionali...
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1950s German Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Milk Glass

Wilhelm Wagenfeld (1900-1990). Set of eight Bauhaus plates in clear art glass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Wilhelm Wagenfeld (1900-1990). A set of eight Bauhaus plates in clear art glass. 1930s/40s. In very good condition with minor signs of use. Measurements: D 17.5 cm.
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1930s German Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Rosa Morada Wood and ebonized rattan chair "Palmilla"
Located in Hudson, NY
Modern open square armchair inspired by the Bauhaus Movement. Finishes available in blonde primavera wood with braided abaca or ebonized rosa morada wood with ebonized rattan. Cushio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Rush, Wood

Wood and braided abaca chair "Palmilla"
Located in Hudson, NY
Modern open square armchair inspired by the Bauhaus Movement. Finishes available in blonde primavera wood with braided abaca or ebonized rosa morada wood with ebonized rattan. Cushio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Rush, Wood

Bauhaus Three Seater Tubular Sofa by Slezak, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Very well preserved Bauhaus tubular sofa made by Slezak in 1930s. Cushions in very good condition, very well preserved, no sun fading. Chrome with minor age patina - polished. Wooden...
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1930s Czech Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Chrome

1940s Bauhaus Wool Rug , Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with some signs of use - Professionally cleaned
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1960s Czech Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Wool

Set 6 chairs Bauhaus B5 by Marcel Breuer 1970
Located in Montecchio Precalcino, VI
Inspired by the first bicycles, Marcel Breuer invented the first tubular metal furniture and furnishings in 1925. The B5 chair is one of Breuer's earliest designs, rare and most desi...
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Iron

Lounge chair by Hans Eichenberger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lounge chair by Hans Eichenberger, manufactured by Strässle in Switzerland. Made of high quality chrome plated tubular metal, the chair has a Bauhaus style design with a chic 1970s s...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Chromed Bauhaus sofa, 1930´s, Bohemia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This chromed tubular sofa from the Bauhaus period was made between 1930´s – 1950´s. Probably produced by Kovona company. Chrome and mattresses are overall in very good Vintage condi...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Sistrah P4 Pendant Lights by Otto Muller, Circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Sistrah P4 pendant lights By Otto Muller Circa 1930s - Price is per light (8 available) - Original brass gallery - Comes with original ceiling rose - Comes with 100cm of cable and chain - Opaline glass top with stepped glass base - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Designed by Otto Muller for Sistrah - German ~ 1930s - Measures : 40 cm wide x 35 cm tall Sistrah As the distributor of Poul Henningsen's PH lighting range in Germany, Otto Muller decided to produce his own version of these highly successful lights. Manufactured under the Sistrah trademark It was Otto Müller, who, in close tandem with the students at the ‘Institute of Light technology of the Technical University of Karlsruhe’ developed the lamps. Mullers designs...
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1930s German Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Opaline Glass

Bauhaus Carpet, Czechoslovakia, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
Large Bauhaus carpet with geometric pattern. Double side. Made in Czechoslovakia in 1940s. Sun fading on one side. Some traces of liquid.
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1940s Czech Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Large Pale Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
A 2nd quarter of the century Persian Tabriz with a faded pale design throughout Measures: 11'2'' x 14'3''.
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20th Century Persian Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Wool

1930s Bauhaus Chandelier by Anyz, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- very good restored condition with minor signs of use - rewired - 5x40W, E25-E27 bulbs - US wiring compatible - newly lacquered in black matt color
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1930s Czech Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Glass

Lampada a sospensione Luzette di Peter Behrens per Siemens - numerata colore blu
Located in Lugo, IT
Lampada a sospensione Luzette di Peter Behrens per Siemens. Numerata La coppetta e appoggiata Buone condizioni Grazie
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1920s German Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Glass

LC5 Daybed Sleeper Sofa by Le Corbusier & Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
Located in Izegem, VWV
Designed in 1934 the LC5 sofa is Le Corbusier’s interpretation of the armless sofa. with its inviting design, LC5 lends casual sophistication to lounges, lobbies, and waiting areas. ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Lounge Chair & Ottoman by De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lounge chair and ottoman in black leather with a slightly tufted finish by De Sede, model S802SC. With its super comfortable cushions and the ability to adjust for length and support...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Leather

Big Glas globe and Chrome Bauhaus pendant / ceiling lamp - 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1930s - Rewired: 8 small bulbs any wattage - polished - US wiring compatible - glass down with small chips,staying the same size, no crackles!! - jr
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1930s Czech Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Bauhaus Style Chrome and Smoked Glass Coffee Table, Italy 70s
Located in Lucija, SI
Coffee or side table in bauhaus style, made in Italy in the 70s. The smoked glass surface shows some minor signs of use. In general in very good vintage condition.
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1970s Italian Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1920s Style Berlin Street Scene, Black Woodcut on Paper, Framed, 1973
Located in Berlin, DE
"Transport yourself to the vibrant streets of 1920s Berlin with this captivating black woodcut on paper, delicately framed and preserved since its creation in 1973. The artwork encap...
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1970s German Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Glass, Beech, Paint, Paper

1930s Pair of Restored Bauhaus Table Lamps, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Restored - Cleaned and rewired - 1 x E26-E27 bulbs - US wiring compatible
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1930s Czech Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Chrome

20th Century Bauhaus Stool in Beech, around 1920
Located in Berlin, DE
Transport yourself to the innovative spirit of the early 20th century with this iconic Bauhaus stool, crafted around 1920 from beech wood. Embodying the principles of form follows fu...
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1920s German Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Beech

Tubular steel bauhaus etagere
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Tubular steel bauhaus etagere in very nice original condition. Tubular steel body with metal shelves.
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1930s French Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Metal, Steel

Barcelona Coffee Table designed by Mies Van Der Rohe c 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Barcelona Modernist coffee table from Mies van der Rohe. Well crafted, constructed of high quality materials, probably made in Italy, circa 1970's. This example is in excell...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Steel

Egon Hillebrand Bauhaus Desk Lamp in Brass, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Iconic arched desk lamp in a full brass construction. Designed by Egon Hillebrand during the 1930s and manufactured by Hillebrand Lighting in The Nede...
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1930s Dutch Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Brass

Bauhaus / functionalist chrome pendant / lamp - 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1930s - polished - height can be shortened - US wiring compatible - one bulb any wattage possible - new electricity - jr
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1930s Czech Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Glass, Opaline Glass

Stendig Architect Series Prague Chairs/ 3 pairs available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Prague Chairs sold in Pairs. I have always known these to be part of the Architect Series of Prague Chairs produced for Stendig. Nylon replaces the traditional cane. These are al...
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1960s Czech Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Nylon, Wood

1930's Modernist Desk Lamp
Located in Brno, CZ
This is an original 1930’s office/workshop desk lamp. Due to its design, it is often nicknamed the “gooseneck”. This piece can be fixed directly to the desk (of varying thicknesses) ...
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1930s Czech Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Metal, Steel

Original Wassilly Armchairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s (Signed)
Located in Argelato, BO
Marcel Breuer, Wassilly Armchair for Gavina, Vintage Original Version, Italy 1970s (Signed) The Wassily armchair, one of the most iconic and sophisticated Bauhaus armchairs, designe...
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1970s Italian Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Bronze

old Charles Eames Modernica Los Angeles Armchair Seat Fibreglass Chair Indigo
Located in Saarburg, RP
Charles Eames Modernica Los Angeles Armchair Seat Fibreglass Chair The fibreglass armchair by the designer duo Charles and Ray Eames is certainly one of the most important and best-...
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Mid-20th Century Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Metal

Chrome milk glass Bauhaus / Functionalist Wall Lamp - 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930S, Czechoslovakia - polished, new electricity - patina(see the details) - US wiring compatible - one bulb any wattage - can be used bot vertically and horizontally on wall jr
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1930s Czech Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Chrome milk glass Bauhaus / Functionalist Wall Lamp - 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930S, Czechoslovakia - polished, new electricity - US wiring compatible - one bulb any wattage - can be used bot vertically and horizontally on wall jr
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1930s Czech Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Big Chrome milk glass Bauhaus pendant / lamp - 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1930s - polished aluminium - height can be shortened - Rewired: two separate circuits, bulbs with any wattage possible - direcand indirect light - US wiring compati...
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1930s Czech Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Pendant Light 'Luzette 1509' by Siemens-Schuckert Werke, 1920
Located in Los Angeles, CA
rare pendant 'Luzette 1509' in milk glass and frosted glass by by Siemens-Schuckert Werke, 1920, wired for US standards, one E26 socket, max. wattage 75w or 3-7w LED equivalent, bulb...
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1920s German Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Copper

Bauhaus / Functionalist Chrome and Glass Chandelier, 1920s
Located in Praha, CZ
Elegant functionalist 3-flamming chandelier made in 1920s. Made of chrome and sand blasted glass. Glass in perfect condition, chrome with minimum age patina - polished. Central rod c...
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1920s European Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Chrome Bauhaus / Functionalist Wall Lamps with adjustable shades- 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930S, Czechoslovakia - polished, new electricity - patina(see the details) - US wiring compatible - one bulb any wattage - can be used both vertically and horizontally on wall jr
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1930s Czech Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Chrome

1930s BIG Bauhaus chrome Table Lamp, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s - new electricity - one bulb any wattage - US adapter jr
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1930s Czech Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Nickel

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

Bauhaus bedside table lamps
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bauhaus bedside table lamps with marble base and opaline glass lampshades. New wires and EU plug.
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1930s Slovak Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Big Chrome milk glass Bauhaus / Functionalist Wall Lamp - 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930S, Czechoslovakia - polished, new electricity - patina(see the details) - US wiring compatible - one bulb any wattage - can be used bot vertically and horizontally on wall jr
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1930s Czech Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Set of Two Restored Bauhaus Bed-Side Tables, by H. Gottwald, Czech, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Bauhaus Pair of Bed-Side Tables, Hynek Gottwald. Period: 1930-1939 Maker: Hynek Gottwald Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Material: Chrome-plated steel, solid wood with Amb...
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1930s Czech Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Original Bauhaus Shelf A.Quittner Vienna 1930
Located in Miami, FL
Original Bauhaus Shelf from A. Quittner. Steel nickel plated, wood shelves. From the estate of Max Fellerer. Max Fellerer (1889–1957) trained in Vienna at the Technische Hochschule ...
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1930s Austrian Vintage Bauhaus Furniture

Materials

Steel, Nickel

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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