La théière Marianne Brandt est la partie de l'ensemble qui suit le plus strictement les principes formels de l'école du Bauhaus. Le cercle, le globe et le carré sont les formes de base de la construction.
Maître de l'atelier de métallurgie
Marianne Brandt
Moholy-Nagy a reconnu son talent unique. Avec ses encouragements, Brandt a étudié dans le domaine masculin de l'atelier de métallurgie. Brandt a suivi le cours préliminaire enseigné par Josef Albers et László Moholy-Nagy, ainsi que les cours de Paul Klee et Wassily Kandinsky.
The Bauhaus Teapot by Marianne Brandt is a distilled statement
of Bauhaus thinking — clarity, precision and human use define its beauty.
Brandt, the first woman to join the Bauhaus metal workshop under László Moholy-Nagy, turned everyday objects into modern icons. Her
designs reduced form to essentials — geometry, function and material honesty.
This teapot, designed in 1924, embodies that approach. Sterling silver (925/1000) with ebony accents unites circle, sphere and
square. The curved handle stays cool, the balanced lid pours cleanly and the measured proportions communicate calm logic.
Every element has a job. Nothing is merely decorative. The result is a functional sculpture that simplifies life without losing
soul.
Major collections, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, hold original examples. Authorized reproductions preserve the
same disciplined geometry that defined the Bauhaus workshop in Dessau.
Details
Design: Marianne Brandt, 1924
Materials: Sterling silver 925/1000, ebony
Collection: Museum of Modern Art, New York
FAQ — About this design
What makes the Bauhaus Teapot unique?
Its construction follows mathematical clarity. Every form serves a function, so the piece is usable and
symbolic at once.
Was Marianne Brandt part of the original Bauhaus?
Yes. She studied in Weimar, worked in Dessau and became a leading figure of the metal workshop.
Is the teapot functional or decorative?
Both. It was designed for real use, and its precision elevates it to an art object.
Can I view an original?
Yes. The Museum of Modern Art in New York holds an original in its design collection.
Further context about Marianne Brandt and Bauhaus metalwork can be explored at
reputable museum sources.
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