Schaukelwagen by Hans Brockhage & Erwin Andra for Siegfried Lenz, 1955

The iconic Schaukelwagen. 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.