Item Description
The Pony That Never Dies: A Bauhaus Icon by Brockhage & Andrä for Siegfried Lenz. It begins with a challenge. In 1950, Bauhaus master Mart Stam watched his students struggle with the limitations of a traditional rocking horse. His critique was as pragmatic as it was profound: “If the horse falls over, the horse is dead. You must make a horse that isn’t dead when it falls over.” This is that horse. Presenting the “Schaukelwagen,” the legendary convertible rocking cart conceived by Hans Brockhage and Erwin Andrä under the mentorship of Stam, and meticulously executed by master craftsman Siegfried Lenz. This is not a mere toy; it is a sculptural treatise on Mid-Century Modernism, held in the permanent collections of the V&A Museum in London and the Museum der Dinge in Berlin. Yet, it possesses a soul. The arched framework subtly evokes the iconic silhouette of the Volkswagen Beetle—a tribute to the optimism of postwar Germany. The Ingenious “Two-in-One” · Mode 1 (The Rocker): Rests on its elegant curved runners, providing a soothing, gentle motion. · Mode 2 (The Cart): Flipped onto its four wheels, it transforms into a push-car for toddlers. Why This Piece Matters This particular example is a time capsule of authenticity. Found in original condition, untouched by restoration, it carries the “wonderful original patina” that only 70 years of gentle use can bestow. It is a recipient of the prestigious “Spiel Gut” (Good Toy) award from 1956, a hallmark of superior design. Dimensions: · Height: 15.75 in (40 cm) · Width: 39 in (99 cm) · Depth: 15 in (38 cm) Condition: Excellent vintage condition with light wear consistent with age. No restorations. Original patina preserved.
