Furnishing for Kass Country Residence, Berlin-Zehlendorf, 1932: Interior perspective sketch 1932

Editor: Here we have Hanns Dustmann’s 1932 sketch, “Furnishing for Kass Country Residence, Berlin-Zehlendorf.” The materials appear to be pencil and paper. I’m struck by the simplicity of the lines and how they suggest an entire living space. What stands out to you? Curator: I see a blueprint, a vision of labor and material transformed into domestic comfort. This is not just art; it's the design for living, reflecting the social context of 1930s Germany. Notice the emphasis on functionalism. What materials were likely envisioned for these furnishings, and how do those choices reflect the values of the time? Editor: I hadn't considered the materials beyond the sketch itself. It makes me wonder about the labor involved in realizing this design, and how that would impact its reception. Curator: Precisely. The sketch invites us to consider the entire system of production and consumption inherent in even the simplest room.