Bauhaus at home: radical posters and pure geometry
Where to hang a Bauhaus poster at home? 5 rooms that showcase this radical aesthetic. Our Brunelia guide.
Key points
- 62 posters in the Art Deco posters collection, the 20 from this article in the table below.
- From $20.00 in A4, up to $74.00 in A0, 5 sizes for each poster.
- Printed in the United States on demand, free delivery from $69.
The table
The 20 posters at a glance
Bauhaus, radical art at home
The Bauhaus school revolutionized design between 1919 and 1933. Its posters remain recognizable at first glance: pure geometry, primary colors, sans-serif typography. Here are 5 rooms where a Bauhaus poster truly thrives.
1. The professional office
A single Bauhaus poster, size A2, behind a video-conference desk. A professional, cultured, designer look. Ideal in creative environments (architecture, graphic design, communications).
2. The minimalist living room
Above a white or gray sofa, a single A1 Bauhaus poster. No other decoration on this wall. The radical draws the eye, the minimal lets it breathe.
3. The modern kitchen
On a kitchen wall with a polished concrete or stainless steel backsplash, an A3 or A2 Bauhaus poster adds a design signature without competing with the utensils.
4. The graphic entryway
A vertical Bauhaus poster in a narrow entryway sets the tone immediately. An art gallery effect from the moment a visitor arrives.
5. The urban teen’s bedroom
For the bedroom of a teenager or young adult who loves design, a pure Bauhaus poster effectively replaces music or movie posters, adding real visual culture.
The right Bauhaus frame
Thin matte black aluminum frame, or a glossy black frame. A strict off-white mat. The rigor of the frame extends the rigor of the poster.
Going further
Expands on our industrial poster guide, drawn from the complete poster style guide by decor.
Bauhaus at home, radical posters and pure geometry
Bauhaus is not a sub-style of minimalism. It is a German intellectual movement that rebuilt the modern grammar of design: function over ornament, pure forms, primary colors. A Bauhaus poster at home signals a committed decor that embraces its geometric rigidity.
The graphic principles of Bauhaus
Pure shapes (circle, square, triangle), primary colors (cadmium red, yellow, ultramarine blue), rigorous geometric composition. No pastels, no half-tones.
Bauhaus subjects
Advertising posters from the Weimar and Dessau Bauhaus. Abstract geometric compositions. Sans-serif typefaces. Architecture by Mies van der Rohe.
Bauhaus furniture
Marcel Breuer (B3 Wassily chair), Mies van der Rohe (Barcelona), Le Corbusier (LC4 chaise longue). Affordable reissues from Vitra or Hay.
The Bauhaus frame
Matte black, thin and precise molding (1 to 2 cm). No mat, or a pure white mat of at least 5 mm. Brushed black aluminum works just as well.
Bauhaus colors
Cadmium red, cadmium yellow, ultramarine blue, black, white. A strict palette, with no variations.
Pitfalls to avoid
Pastel Etsy imitations (they don’t exist in the movement). A Bauhaus + Scandinavian fusion that cancels out both. Decorative overload.
To compare lines and contrasts, take a look at these 2 illustrations: Eiffel Tower and Parisian street lamp poster and Poster of a shaper sculpting a surfboard in his workshop. You can also browse our black and white collection. Check the available sizes on each product page before choosing your size.
See also our rock posters.
For Bauhaus as a minimalist signature, see our signature Bauhaus guide.
Also in the Journal: Bauhaus guide, minimalist, large-format minimalist.
Build this wall
3 posters from this article, at true scale
All 3 posters: $103.00
Frequently asked questions
You often ask us
What are the graphic principles of Bauhaus?
Pure shapes (circle, square, triangle), primary colors (red, yellow, blue), rigorous geometric composition.
What subjects does Bauhaus use?
Weimar and Dessau Bauhaus posters. Abstract geometric compositions. Sans-serif typefaces. Mies van der Rohe.
What Bauhaus furniture should I choose?
Marcel Breuer (B3 Wassily), Mies van der Rohe (Barcelona), Le Corbusier (LC4). Reissues from Vitra or Hay.
What frame suits Bauhaus?
Matte black, thin 1 to 2 cm molding. No mat, or a pure white 5 mm mat. Brushed black aluminum.
What Bauhaus pitfalls should I avoid?
Pastel imitations (they don’t exist in the movement). A Bauhaus + Scandinavian fusion. Decorative overload.
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