Jan. 26
Bauhaus for the Kiddie Set
Photo by Lynn Byrne for Decor Arts Now.
By Q. When my Aunt Lynn visited the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) last week to catch their mega exhibition on the Bauhaus before it closed, she learned that the Bauhaus designs for children were among their most popular efforts. Since I am a kid (age 4, but everyone tells me that I am really smart), I decided to take a look.
Aunt Lynn said the Bauhaus designers focused on color, shapes and the abstraction of both. I have known my colors and shapes since I was almost 2 years old. But what does abstraction mean? Coloring outside the lines? Anyway, I liked almost everything she showed me.
I know I said I liked my Chip chairs and Chalker table a few weeks ago, but I bet this is one of the first modern-style table and chairs made for kids. Next two photos by Stork Bites Man.
I also thought this cradle was super cool. I like the triangles and the circles remind me of my hula hoop. The rug next to the cradle was also designed for a child’s playroom. 
Here is the cradle that you can purchase today from Bauhaus2Your house. I prefer the bright yellow and red version. Photo via Droolicious.
You are supposed to make a ship out of these blocks but I can think of lots of other things to build too. Photo via Daddy Types.
I want my dad to teach me how to play chess with this set. I bet I will be able to beat him. 
These nesting tables were not designed with kids in mind, but they would look great in any playroom because of their different colored tops. 
The only thing I truly didn’t like were the puppets made by the artist, Paul Klee, for his son. I know he is famous and all, but they are too scary for me. Do you like them? First photo from the exhibition catalog. 
The MOMA exhibiton closed yesterday, but Aunt Lynn says the exhibition catalog is practically as good as seeing everything live, and it is available online through the museum store. Unless otherwise noted, photos are linked to their sources.
