A comprehensive exhibition catalogue on the furniture designs and the development of the Bauhaus furniture workshop. The publication was produced to accompany the exhibition held at the Bauhaus-Archiv in Berlin from 31 October 2002 to 10 March 2003, which subsequently travelled to Weimar. Drawing on historical designs, furniture, drawings and photographs, the book examines the development of Bauhaus furniture within the context of modern German design. The catalogue covers a wide range of designs, from early pieces that drew on traditional craft forms to the experimental constructions of Marcel Breuer and the well-known tubular steel furniture by, amongst others, Mart Stam and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. The relationship between functionality, industrial production, the use of materials and design is also explored. This bilingual publication offers a richly documented overview of the history and significance of the Bauhaus for modern furniture design. (AI-generated content description)