Cradle
€3.218,00
incl. VAT
At first glance, it seems like a break with conventional ideas of a cradle: Peter Keler’s cradle design dates back to the beginnings of the Bauhaus in 1922. Consisting of a blue circle, yellow triangle and red square, it makes tangible the influence exerted by the synaesthetic colour theory of teacher Wassily Kandinsky on Peter Keler. At the same time, it embodied the first idea of a floating, rocking and rolling object that became a symbol of the Bauhaus. It was originally intended for a furniture competition initiated by Walter Gropius to design beds for a man, woman and toddler.
Dimensions:
Big H91 x D91 x W98 cm
Small H60 x D60 x W75 cm
Materials:
Wickerwork
Average lead time:
10 weeks
| Designer | Peter Keler |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | D91.0 x W98.0 x H91.0 cm |
| Materials | Metal, Wood |
| Average Lead Time | 10 weeks | For precise lead times, Contact Us |
DESIGNER
Peter Keler
Peter Keler is a key figure in Tecta's Bauhaus DNA. The connection began in 1975 when Tecta's Axel Bruchhäuser contacted Keler, a professor and artist from Weimar. Delighted that Tecta would produce his cradle, Keler gifted his original design. The Bauhaus cradle, a symbol of the movement, was designed by Keler in 1923 using a circle, triangle, and square, based on Wassily Kandinsky's theory of color and form.
ABOUT THE BRAND
Tecta is a German furniture company founded in 1956 by the Lauenstein family, based in the town of Lauenförde. The brand is particularly famous for its connection to the Bauhaus movement and for producing re-editions of iconic Bauhaus furniture designs. Tecta’s philosophy centers around combining traditional craftsmanship with innovative design, creating a modern interpretation of Bauhaus aesthetics. Over the years, Tecta has collaborated with legendary designers such as Marcel Breuer, Walter Gropius, and Mies van der Rohe to faithfully recreate their designs while integrating contemporary ideas.