🏛 Bauhaus: The design school that transformed the world
The Bauhaus style is one of the most influential design movements of the 20th century. Founded in Germany in 1919 under the direction of Walter Gropius , the Bauhaus school revolutionized architecture, furniture, and interior design with a clear philosophy: “form follows function.”
Its minimalist and functional aesthetic continues to inspire contemporary interiors and fits perfectly with the timeless vision of Galería La Curiosa .
📜 A little bit of history
The Bauhaus was founded as a school that combined art, crafts, and industry . Its goal was to create beautiful, functional, and affordable objects. Although the school closed in 1933, its principles spread throughout the world thanks to its teachers, such as Gropius, Mies van der Rohe, Marcel Breuer, and Josef Albers .
In furniture, this approach resulted in simple, geometric and high-quality designs that remain current a century later.
Key characteristics of the Bauhaus style
- Pure geometric shapes : straight lines, right angles, circles, and squares.
- Functionality above all : each piece is designed to fulfill its function without superfluous decorative elements.
- Modern materials : tubular steel, glass, plywood and leather.
- Neutral and primary colors : predominance of white, black and gray, with accents in red, blue and yellow.
- Iconic designers : Marcel Breuer's Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe's Barcelona chair, or the Wagenfeld lamp.
🪑 How to incorporate Bauhaus into your home
Bauhaus style is perfect for minimalist, industrial, or contemporary interiors. Some ideas:
- Bauhaus chairs and armchairs : lightweight, made of tubular steel and leather or textile.
- Tables and desks : clean lines and durable materials.
- Bauhaus lamps : opal glass designs, simple shapes and metal structure.
- Decorative accessories : wall clocks, geometric textiles and modular pieces.
