Schemel Stool - Bauhaus Dessau 100 Edition
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In 1925, when the Bauhaus moved to Dessau, the Rowac stool was part of the journey. As the first seat made of riveted steel, it became a fixture in workshops, classrooms, and even the school’s legendary parties.
To mark 100 years of Bauhaus Dessau, Rowac revives this industrial archetype in a strictly limited edition. Handcrafted in the Ore Mountains, each stool is made of cold-rolled steel with a fine zinc-nickel finish that protects the surface while preserving its raw, honest character.
The first 100 pieces carry a special engraving – “Bauhaus Dessau 100” with year and production number – and come with a large-format art print from 1928 showing Bauhaus students on a break.
A piece of living Bauhaus history, reissued for today.
About Rowac
Rowac, founded by Karl Robert Wagner in early 20th century in Chemnitz, Germany, is famous for the iconic 1909 Rowac-Schemel, known for its durable wooden seat and stamped steel legs. The design is regarded as the archetype of the modern workshop stool. Widely used in industrial and educational settings, including the Bauhaus, production stopped after World War II, but was revived in 2023 with sustainable updates, continuing its legacy of functional, durable and honest furniture.
More details
Design: Robert Wagner, 1909
Dimensions: Seat height 48 cm, seat Ø 35.5 cm, frame width 43 cm, footrest Ø 44.5 cm
Weight: 3.8 kg
Material: Cold-rolled steel, formed and riveted, with a fine zinc–nickel coating for protection while retaining the raw, industrial character. Both frame and seat are made entirely of steel.