How do I place my order online?
Can I order by phone?
Yes, please contact Bauhaus Classics at 305-757-6215 between the hours of 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, and we will be happy to process your order.
Is your website secure?
This site has security measures in place to protect the loss, misuse and alteration of the information under our control.
All orders are transmitted over secure Internet connections using SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) encryption technology.
All of your personal information including your credit card information is stored in an encrypted format at all times.
This Website, and more importantly all user information, is further protected by a multi-layer firewall based security system.
Do you share information with third parties?
The answer is NO. It is Bauhaus Classics policy to NEVER sell or share your information with anyone ever.
Your information is used to process your order and is secure through our SSL encryption technology.
See Site Security.
How long does delivery take?
When items are in stock, delivery can be made in 7-10 days or less.
If the item needs to be ordered, lead time can be as short as three weeks with a maximum of twelve weeks.
It depends on the item and the time of the year.
We strive to meet your needs as quickly as possible and will communicate the status of your order with you.
You can always inquire on the status of your order at MyOrder@bauhausclassics.com
Are these originals?
Originals are far and few between, and the rare few that are left, are in museums or held by collectors.
Having seen a few originals, we at Bauhaus Classics find them to be quite ugly as they are so old and technology back then didnŐt allow for the perfection that we can attain today.
When people ask ŇAre these originals?Ó what they really mean is this reproduced by the manufacturer who held the certificate from the designer?Ó
All certificates from the Bauhaus era have expired in the last 10-15 years.
Do these manufacturers want you to know this? No.
Go ahead and ask them if they hold certificates any longer to reproduce this furniture?
Please refer to Questions you need to ask before making a buying decision.
You will be glad you did.
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Where is the furniture produced?
Before purchasing your Modern Classic furniture, make sure that the reproduction you purchase is of Italian origin and even then it must be from a reputable factory.
BEWARE OF THE COPIES THAT ARE PRODUCED IN THE FAR EAST OR SOUTH AMERICA!
Some suppliers are displaying photographs of reproductions of the classics (some taken from this very site) and are shipping inferior knockoffs rather than quality reproductions that represent the original designs.
These knockoffs are far inferior in quality, as well as dimensions and scale.
They even go so far as to say Italian leather which they have purchased from Italy, but then manufacture the pieces elsewhere.
Be aware: everyone uses catch words, like 'quality' and 'beautiful reproductions done right'.
Be sure that you are comparing apples with apples and not apples with oranges.
The price is also a factor you usually get what you pay for and in some cases you can pay the same prices and still get a cheap knock off.
What kind of leather is used?
The answer is top full grain, aniline leather.
Aniline leather comes in different grades.
"Top grain" is the upper surface of a cowhide with its individual, natural appearance.
Only hides from animals that are not too scarred can be used to produce this leather.
Some manufacturers will use inferior leathers that need to be sanded and artificially textured in order to hide scars or marks.
With time this kind of leather dries out and eventually cracks to show their original marks. See Leather for more information.
What is the level of microns used in the chroming process?
The answer is 28µ (µ = microns). This is the highest level available: not 30 or 35.
It is physically impossible to have more. If the person you are dealing with doesnŐt know, it is probably low quality.
If they had 28µ, they would surely be proud to tell you. Or they do know and donŐt want to tell you how low it is.
Inferior products use 8-14µ.
If you're lucky maybe 20µ.
These products will begin to peel, chip, crack, and rust in as little as 1 to 2 years.
See Chrome and Steel for more information.
Craftsmanship
Our Bauhaus Furniture is meticulously handcrafted by skilled craftsmen.
Their level of expertise is unsurpassed.
These techniques have been handed down from father to son and take years to master.
We are proud to present to you superior reproductions of the modern classics from the Bauhaus era.
In our production process we are committed to strict quality control and adhere to the exact design specifications as accurately as possible.
We use only the finest materials available, which are approved by Oringini, the Italian Design Society.
See About Bauhaus Classics for more information.
Leather
Our leather is top full-grain aniline leather from Italy.
"Top grain" is the upper surface of a cowhide with its individual natural appearance.
Only hides from animals that are not too scarred can be used to produce this leather.
Some manufacturers will use inferior leathers that need to be sanded and artificially textured in order to hide scars and marks.
With time this kind of leather may crack and show their original marks.
Over time our leather wears beautifully and actually becomes softer with use.
Our leather is drum-dyed in order to ensure complete color penetration.
Other manufacturers use a simple vat-dying process in which only the surface is dyed. This can color the leather in an uneven manner.
In the event of a scratch you will see brown leather. Further more, these inferior leathers dry out and begin to crack.
A note about Ponyhide: It is actually cowhide and only referred to as ponyhide.
It comes in three colors: black, black and white, and a black, white and brown combination.
These high quality hides are natural and there is no way to control how much or how little of a color is on the pony hide.
That is up to Mother nature. We can not hand pick the hides.
Chrome and Steel
A high gauge, pre-stressed, pre-buffed stainless steel is used and is chrome-plated with 28µ (microns) in a multi layering process, including silicone coatings for rust protection.
All chrome parts are polished to a perfect mirror finish, which insures a finish that will not chip, crack or peel.
Some manufacturers use only 8-14µ (microns)
A note about the tubular framing that is typical of Bauhaus design: On a high quality piece, the steel will be molded in one continuous piece for clean seamless joints: a mark of craftsmanship.
(See photos at right.) The cheap re-edition welds, cut pieces are joined together at a right angle; this is an inexpensive way to cut corners literally and figuratively.
Cushions and pillows
Our cushions and pillows are filled with polyurethane foam and polyester fiber, and where applicable natural down feathers are added as well for a softer more comfortable seat.
Safety Code
Our furniture pieces are approved for all safety codes in the United States.
Our products are certified by the California Technical Bulletin 133 (Cal 133) a full-scale seating test that applies to seating units in high-risk public areas.
Please specify at the time of order which code applies to your project.
Shipping and Handling
All products are thoroughly inspected at our warehouse and are picked up by the freight company in perfect condition, which is acknowledged with a signature by the driver on the Bauhaus Classics Bill of Ladings.
Buyer acknowledges responsibility to note or comment on the same Bill of Lading any and all visible damage to the crate/carton when receiving goods.
If signed without notation, buyer is implying that product was received in perfect condition.
When damage is noted, Bauhaus Classics has the proper documentation to seek recourse from the freight company for any and all damage.
If cartons are damaged the buyer has the option of not accepting the goods. Do not accept the delivery if there is any damage.
At that time the shipper will return the goods back to Bauhaus Classics and we will re-ship a new item out to you as soon as possible.
For damages not visible at once, you need to contact us immediately.
Call 1-305-757-6215 or send an email to Shipping@BauhausClassics.com.
Delivery
We use several shipping agencies depending on the size and weight of your order.
We will notify you who will ship your order and when.
In the case of special shipping needs such as high rise delivery or white glove service please email us at Shipping@bauhausclassics.com
100% Satisfaction Guarantee Return Policy
Bauhaus Classics proudly stands behind our beautiful Italian handcrafted modern classic furniture by offering our customers our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee Policy.
If you are not completely satisfied with any of our products, simply return the product to our warehouse within 7 business days from date of delivery.
All special orders (any color other than black) unless a part of our current stock are final sales.
Leather samples are available upon request so you can be sure it is the right color.
Bauhaus Classics will then inspect the product once returned and upon approval will refund 100% of the cost of the product and any applicable sales tax excluding the shipping fees.
IMPORTANT: CUSTOMER MUST RETURN ALL PRODUCTS IN THE EXACT CONDITION, AND IN THE EXACT PACKING MATERIALS IT WAS RECEIVED IN, AT THE CUSTOMERS EXPENSE, IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR REFUND.
Warranties
Bauhaus Classics reserves the right, at its sole discretion to change, modify, add/or remove any portion of these terms and conditions of use, in whole, or in part, at any time.
Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Bauhaus Classics reserves the right to modify and/or improve all products that we offer for sale.
Bauhaus Classics warrants its products to be free from defects in material and/or workmanship, given normal use and care, for a period of 1 Year from the date as indicated on the invoice, subject to the limitations set forth:
During this warranty period, Bauhaus Classics will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, to the original owner, any part or assembly found to be defective.
This warranty is not transferable and terminates when a third party becomes entitled to use the product during the warranty period. All claims must include the name, address, and telephone number of the purchase, unit model number, general description of the product, description of the defect(s) and documentation supporting the date of initial delivery.
Bauhaus Classics will contact the customer to arrange for the repair or replacement of the defective product covered by this warranty at Bauhaus Classics' expense.
This warranty does not apply to damage resulting from accidents, alterations to the product other than by Bauhaus Classics or an authorized person, installation by other than a Bauhaus Classics or an authorized person, or the product not being used in accordance with Bauhaus Classics installation and/or application guidelines.
Upon the occurrence of any one or more of these events, this warranty becomes void. Because of the natural variation over which Bauhaus Classics has no control, the warranty does not extend to color, grain, texture of wood, plastic, or fabric. Bauhaus Classics does not warrant the matching of color, grain or texture and shall not be liable for consequential or incidental damages.
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