1928 – Ilonka Karasz bauhaus nickel silver plated teapot

This is a piece that will always come to mind when I think of Bauhaus design. This teapot, designed by Ilonka Karasz (July 13, 1896 – May 26, 1981), represents a perfect blend of form and function, embodying the Bauhaus ideal of marrying art with everyday utility.

There's no superfluous decoration. The beauty comes from the form itself and the interplay of light on the fluted surface. Its timeless design make it both a functional kitchen item and a displayable art piece for those who appreciate modernist aesthetics.

Unmarked

Condition –
Some tarnish and wear to the nickel silver plating revealing some brass tones underneath.

Measurements –
Height: 5 inches
Width: 6 inches
Diameter: 3.75 inches

literature: Callahan, Ashley. Enchanting Modern: Ilonka Karasz (1896-1981). Athens: Georgia Museum of Art, 2003. pp 7 and 75.

USA
c. 1928

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