Bauhaus Model I Chess Piece, 1922 Design
Design preview. Rendered from the file, not a photo.
This model is not currently offered as a verified ready to buy print.
What it does
- Modeled after Josef Hartwig's 1922 Bauhaus chess design, so your board gets real art history
- Bold geometric shapes stand in for kings, queens, and pawns on any chessboard
- A display-ready piece for fans of Bauhaus style and modern design
- Made to order in the USA after you order, so your piece is made just for you
- A striking addition to a game room, shelf, or desk for design lovers
Why choose a chess piece with a story behind it? This piece is modeled after Josef Hartwig's Model I chess set, first designed in 1922 at the Bauhaus school in Weimar. Each shape stands for how the piece moves, turning old design ideas into a bold, modern object you can hold and use.
The form is simple and geometric, built from basic shapes like cubes, spheres, and cylinders. This reflects the Bauhaus idea that form should follow function. It fits in with a full chess set, or stands alone as a piece of modern art on a shelf or table.
This piece is made to order in the USA after you place your order. It works well for chess players who love design history, or for anyone who wants a striking piece to display at home or in an office.
16k downloads in the maker community. That is interest in the design on the site it came from, not our sales.
What you get
- This design has 2 separate printed pieces.
- Nothing else to print or buy for this to work.
What it is made of
Designs like this print well in PLA. Compare the materials.
Printed plastic is strong for its size, but it is not metal. We have not load tested this design, so we do not publish a weight rating. Keep it out of a hot car and away from open flame.
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Who made this design
Designed by Le_Garage. We did not draw it.
Shared under Creative Commons, credit required. See the original design