Marianne Brandt was a German painter, sculptor, photographer and designer who attended the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar. There she became a student of Hungarian modernist theorist and designer László Moholy-Nagy in the metal workshop.
After leaving the Bauhaus, Brandt worked for Walter Adolph Georg Gropius in his Berlin studio. Brandt subsequently became the head of metal design at the Ruppelwerk firm in Gotha, where she remained until losing her job during the ongoing financial Depression in 1932.
After the Second World War, Brandt remained in Germany to help rebuild her family's home, which had been severely damaged in the bombings. She lived out her days in Germany while the Bauhaus was generally reviled as decadent during much of the German Democratic Republic. By the end of her life Brandt had a loyal group of students from her many years as a teacher of design.
Brandt's designs for household objects such as table lamps, ashtrays and teapots are considered the timeless examples of modern industrial design.
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(Biography provided by DADA)
Green Bauhaus Sheet Metal Vintage Letter Scale by Marianne Brandt Germany
By Marianne Brandt
Located in Vienna, AT
Bauhaus sheet metal letter scale in green color by Marianne Brandt, 1930-1931, for Ruppelwerke, Gotha, Germany. An iconic letter scale designed by Marian...
Sheet Metal
Decorative Blue Marianne Brandt Avantgarde Bauhaus Letter Scale, 1930s, Germany
By Marianne Brandt, Ruppelwerk
Located in Vienna, AT
An iconic light-blue sheet metal postal letter scale from the1930s in blue, designed by Marianne Brandt, executed by Ruppel Werke, Ruppelwerk in Gotha, G...
Metal, Iron, Sheet Metal
Beautiful Highly Decorative Letter Scale Antique, German, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful highly decorative letter scale. All written in German. With porcelain Enamel Face. Nice item for your writing desk or just as a display item at your cupboard.
Metal
$160
H 1.38 in W 6.25 in D 0.5 in
Vintage Chrome Figural Fish Metal Letter Opener Knife, Germany Dated 1978
Located in Nuernberg, DE
1978 Fish Figural Metal Letter Opener, Austria This charming fish-shaped letter opener is a delightful example of late-20th-century design. Made of metal with a warm, aged patina, i...
Metal
$3,501
H 5.52 in W 6.89 in D 2.76 in
Bauhaus Table or Desk Clock by Marianne Brandt for Ruppelwerk Gotha Germany 1932
By Ruppelwerk, Marianne Brandt
Located in München, BY
A pure German Bauhaus Design object: table or desk clock by Marianne Brandt. Manufactured by Ruppelwerk, Gotha, Germany, ca. 1932. With original mechanical 8 days clock work. With key. Originally owned by Singer Nähmaschinen Aktiengesellschaft. Fabrik Wittenberg. Bez. Pdm (marked reverse). The table clock is repaired and maintained by a professional clock master who is specialized in maintenance of expensive clocks...
Metal
$2,400
H 3 in W 8 in D 4 in
Antique Victorian Brass & Scottish Agate Postal Scale & Weights, Circa 1865-1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Victorian Brass and Scottish Agate Postal scale with Weights, Circa 1865-1870.
Agate, Brass
French 18th Century Balance Scale
Located in Round Top, TX
A handsome French 18th century balance scale in iron and brass. The balance mechanism is in iron. The foot and the plates are in brass. The...
Brass, Iron
$350 / set
H 7.75 in W 2 in D 2 in
Vintage Lerche Solingen German Desk Set with Scissors, Letter Opener and Stand
By Hans Stoltenberg-Lerche
Located in San Diego, CA
A sophisticated vintage desk accessory set by Lerche of Solingen, Germany, comprising a pair of precision scissors, a matching letter opener, and the original cylindrical stand. Exec...
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
$899
H 4.34 in W 5.91 in D 4.34 in
Art Deco Mid-20 Century Airplane Fighter over the World, Paperweight, 1930s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco / mid-20 century airplane fighter over the world paperweight, 1930s aluminium Art Deco / streamlined aviation paperweight. Lovely desk size. A perfect gift. We have special...
Aluminum
Edgar Brandt Bronze Paper Knife/Letter Opener
By Edgar Brandt
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Nouveau letter opener, circa 1905, in bronze. Decorated with ginkgo biloba leaves, stamped E. Brandt. In perfect condition. Length: 20 cm Width: 3.3 cm Thickness: 1 cm Weight...
Bronze
Edgar Brandt Bronze Paper Knife/Letter Opener
By Edgar Brandt
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Nouveau bronze paper knife, circa 1905. Decorated with mistletoe, stamped E. Brandt. In perfect condition. Length: 14.5 cm Width: 3.2 cm Thickness: 0.3 cm Weight: 35 grams Ed...
Bronze
Boxed Vintage Asprey Letter Opener
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in Bath, GB
A very fine vintage letter opener by Asprey of Bond Street, London. The letter opener looks never to have been used. Made from a combination of polished steel, partly gilded to cre...
Metal
Vintage Art Deco Vanity Set, circa 1930s
Located in Chicago, IL
This charming set of brushes and jars was once used by a well-to-do lady to store her cosmetics and maintain an elegant updo hairstyle. Also known as a toilet service...
Silver, Enamel
Antique Letter Opener with Dragon in Brass and Metal
Located in Meer, VAN
Antique Letter Opener with Dragon in Brass and Metal, Late 19th Century / Early 20th Century. A magnificent letter opener in brass and metal with dragon / mythical creature. Wonderf...
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 1.38 in W 4.34 in D 3.55 in
Bauhaus Paper Holder by Marianne Brandt for Ruppelwerk, Gotha, 1930s, Germany
By Marianne Brandt, Ruppelwerk
Located in München, BY
Original Bauhaus paper holder. Designed by the famous Bauhaus master Marianne Brandt for Ruppelwerk, Gotha, Germany, 1930s. A real collectors item. This hard to find original Bauh...
Metal
Marianne Brandt Bauhaus Napkin Holder, circa 1930, Germany
By Marianne Brandt
Located in Brussels, BE
Marianne Brandt Bauhaus napkin holder, circa 1930-1932. Edited by Ruppelwerk Metallwarenfabrik, Gotha, Germany. Manufacture label underside. En...
Metal
Very Rare Marianne Brandt Bauhaus Wooden Box
By Marianne Brandt
Located in Munich, DE
Very rare Marianne Brandt Bauhaus wooden box. Made and signed by ruppel.