BAUHAUS ART DECO BOOKCASE BY BRUNO PAUL FOR DEUTSCHE WERKSTÄTTEN HELLERAU, 1935s.
 
Bruno Paul bookcase from the Hellerau workshops from 1935. This Bauhaus era piece is part of a "growing apartment." It is an original piece of furniture from the Deutsche Werkstätten Hellerau Dresden. The piece was crafted in high quality matte wood. Bruno Paul embodies a distinctive character with unique nobility and elegance. The design showcases its construction of clearly defined horizontal and vertical lines, a statement piece. Depending on the light, the color scheme of this piece ranges from shades of brown to light brown to red. The combination of material and function is evident in this piece of furniture by Bruno Paul.
 
The construction, with its unique signature in the choice of materials, proportions, and details, is characterized by elegant joining solutions and testifies to great, simple craftsmanship. These modern and timeless pieces can be easily integrated into all interior styles, from elegant to extravagant, and are an eye-catcher in any interior. Bruno Paul, architect, designer, and artist, designed this furniture for WK Möbelproduktion in workshops renowned for producing the highest quality furniture. The wood was professionally cleaned and disinfected and carefully restored to preserve its natural beauty.
 
 
Bruno Paul, architect, furniture designer, and caricaturist, began his artistic training in Dresden. In 1891, he moved to Munich to successfully complete his studies at the Academy of Fine Arts. In 1897, Bruno Paul founded the Munich Workshops for Art and Crafts together with Bernhard Pankok, Hermann Obrist, and Richard Riemerschmid. Bruno Paul's furniture was inspired by Henry van de Velde. His metal objects have simple forms. From February 1897, Bruno Paul contributed cartoons to the magazine "Simplicissimus." Publisher Albert Langen and painter Thomas Theodor Heine founded a satirical magazine in Munich in 1895. By 1905, several interior spaces for exhibitions had been created, as well as the waiting room in Nuremberg Central Station. Bruno Paul became director of the Berlin School of Applied Arts in 1907 and worked as an architect in Berlin from 1907 to 1908. Further buildings followed. Bruno Paul was the founder of the German Werkbund. At the 1914 Werkbund Exhibition in Cologne, Bruno Paul was represented with three buildings: the Yellow House, the Wine House, and the Brewery. Bruno Paul became director of the School of Applied Arts in Berlin. In the following years, he achieved international recognition, particularly with the construction of Macy's department store in New York.
 
Designer          
Bruno Paul
Manufacturer                         
Deutsche Werkstätten Hellerau AG
Design Period                       
1935
Year of Production                
Not known
Production Period                 
1935
Country of Manufacturer      
Germany
Style                                      
Art Deco, Bauhaus, Mid Century
Identifying Marks                 
This piece is attributed to the above-mentioned designer/maker.
It has an attribution mark.
Detailed Condition
Very Good // This vintage item remains fully functional, but it shows sign of age through scuffs, dings, faded finishes, minimal upholstery defects, or visible repairs. 
Restoration and Damage Details
- Bruno Paul Artist and Architect -
The sign on the metal furniture can be removed without leaving any residue!
Materials                             
Oak
Color                                   
Brown
Width                                   
125
Depth                                   
41
Height                                 
73   
Weight Range                     
Standard - Between 25kg and 50kg