Of all the design movements of eras past, few have been as quietly impactful as Bauhaus, the pre-War German art school that was revolutionary for its focus on functional design. The art movement may be a century old, but its bold colours, free-wheeling geometry, steely tubular designs, and all-round functionalism make it a coveted piece of design history even today.
Designers seem to know this better than anyone else; intentionally or not, Bauhausian colours and contours are back in a big way, reimagined for the contemporary context. Knoll recently reintroduced its iconic collection of Bauhaus chairs through a campaign by Adam Jason Cohen shot at a skate park—and to be fair, it helped educate us on how Bauhausian skate parks actually are.
Shunning ornamentation for a simple, clean-line aesthetic, the no-frills Bauhaus has become a modern-day home staple without even trying. “The Bauhaus [art movement] championed the idea that everyday products could be designed with utility and aesthetics in mind, breaking down the barriers between fine arts and practical design,” shares SPIN founder Avenish Jain, who recently unveiled a tableware collection inspired by the art movement. “It aligns well with the evolving modern Indian lifestyle, which values practicality, aesthetics, and the desired playfulness.” SPIN’s latest collection is part of our curation of contemporary design objects that prove the spirit of Bauhaus is alive and well in the world. Scroll on to see more geometry-minded decor pieces that will add a pop of colour to, and logically fit into, any modern home.
