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Wassily Armchairs by Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Austin, TX
Armchair, Italian, produced by Gavina. This B3 armchair by Marcel Breuer features a bent chromed
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Model B35 Armchair by Marcel Breuer, Germany circa 1940
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Culver City, CA
Model B35 Armchair by Marcel Breuer
Germany circa 1940
Tubular metal frame with original oak
Category
Mid-20th Century German Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Italian modern brown leather Wassily armchair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in MIlano, IT
Iconic Italian modern brown leather Wassily armchair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s
Wassily or
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 28.75 in W 30.71 in D 27.56 in
Knoll Wassily B3 Armchair By Marcel Breuer For Gavina 1960
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ntroducing the Knoll Wassily B3 Armchair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina - A Modern Classic from 1960
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
1930s Cesca Armchair by Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A minimal Cesca armchair designed by Marcel Breuer featuring caned seat and back on a cantilevered
Category
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Wassily armchair by Marcel Breuer Gavina edition Italy 1960s
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in PARIS, FR
This iconic model was designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, during his period as director of the
Category
Vintage 1960s European Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Steel
B3 Wassily Armchair by Marcel Breuer Edition Gavina, Italy, 1960
By Marcel Breuer
Located in PARIS, FR
This iconic model was made by Marcel Breuer in 1925 during the period of time when he was The
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Steel
B3 Wassily Armchair by Marcel Breuer Edition Gavina Italy, circa 1960
By Marcel Breuer
Located in BYRON BAY, NSW
This iconic model was made by Marcel Breuer in 1925 during the period of time when he was the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 28.15 in W 29.14 in D 31.11 in
Customizable S 64 Cantilever Armchair by Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
. Marcel Breuer designed the S 32 and S 64 during his time in Berlin in 1928. Gebreuder T has been
Category
2010s German Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1970s Cesca B64 Armchair by Marcel Breuer for Knoll / Thonet 12+ Avail
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 'Cesca' armchair, model B64, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. These
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Wassily B3 armchair by Marcel Breuer, white leather, Italy 1980s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Vorst, BE
Wassily armchair designed by Marcel Breuer in 1929, THE Bauhaus classic.
Structure in chromed
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Red Bauhaus Armchair by Marcel Breuer, Mücke, Melder, Beech, Chrome, 1930s
By Mücke & Melder, Marcel Breuer
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Red Bauhaus armchair designed by Marcel Breuer.
Style: Bauhaus
Period: 1930-1939
Source
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32.29 in W 22.05 in D 25.2 in
Wassily chair by Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Wassily chair by Marcel Breuer later production from 1970s. New fabric seat.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Marcel Breuer B35 Wicker and Chrome Armchair by Thonet 1960's
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Den Haag, NL
Sublime Bauhaus design by Marcel Breuer the B35 armchair by Thonet circa 1960s, the cantilever
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Armchairs in the Wassily Style by Marcel Breuer, 70s 'Set of 2'
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Roma, RM
Set of 2 armchairs in the Wassily style of Marcel Breuer, made in leather and metal, 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Signed Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer for Knoll
By Marcel Breuer
Located in PARIS, FR
Iconic Wassily chair by designer Marcel Breuer for Knoll. He created this design in 1925 for the
Category
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of 'Cesca' chairs by Marcel Breuer, 1980s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of 'Cesca' chairs designed by Marcel Breuer, produced during the 1980s.
Rare version with
Category
Vintage 1980s German Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer, 1980s
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Iconic black armchair, after the model Wassily by Marcel Breuer.
Produced in the 80's in Italy and
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer, 1980s
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Iconic white armchair, after the model Wassily by Marcel Breuer.
Produced in the 80's in Italy and
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Bahaus Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair S64
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Charleston, SC
Vintage Cesca chair by Marcel Breuer Italy C. 1960
Vintage Cesca chair by Marcel Breuer. Made by
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Rare Marcel Breuer BT-24 Armchair by Metz En Co Thonet, Netherlands, 1931
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rare Marcel Breuer BT-24 armchair by Metz & Co. Thonet, 1931
This chair has a chrome steel frame
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 28.35 in W 21.26 in D 29.53 in
Dutch Modernist Tubular Steel Armchairs in the manner of Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
of the modernist era.
This particular set of three AF2 armchairs is a later interpretation of Marcel
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 34.26 in W 21.86 in D 32.68 in
Set of 6 Thonet Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Pasadena, TX
Set of 6 Thonet Cesca chairs
1980s
Set of four armchairs, model Cesca, designed by Marcel
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Restored Bauhaus Pair of Armchairs, by Thonet, by Marcel Breuer, Czech, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Bauhaus Pair of Armchairs Made By Thonet.
Designer: Marcel Breuer
Maker: Thonet
Material
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome, Iron
H 33.47 in W 22.05 in D 26.38 in
Wicker Chair, Inspired by Marcel Breuer's Wassily Chair, 1970s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Hilversum, NL
Rare and absolute unique translation of the original Wassily chair by Marcel Breuer. The metal
Category
Vintage 1970s French Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Italian Modern White Armchair Wassily B3 by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern White Armchair Wassily B3 by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s
Iconic Armchair mod
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 28.55 in W 30.71 in D 28.75 in
"Wassily" Chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Lasne, BE
Armchair in Chromed metal and cream fabric by Marcel Breuer. Seat height: 43 cm. wear due to time
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Wassily Chairs by Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful set of the Iconic model "Wassily" armchair after Marcel Breuer.
Produced in the 90's in
Category
1990s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Marcel Breuer "B34" Armchair in Metal & Canvas Prod. by Thonet 1930s
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Stockholm, SE
stained beech armrests by Marcel Breuer produced by Thonet early 1930s. In good original condition
Category
Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.47 in W 22.45 in D 25.99 in
Marcel Breuer TI-1A Chair / Authentic Bauhaus Chair
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Zürich, CH
Wooden-slat chair called "TI-1a" is an authentic Bauhaus item designed by Marcel Breuer in 1922
Category
Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
"Wassily" Chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Lasne, BE
Armchair in Chromed metal and cream fabric. Seat height: 43 cm. wear due to time and age of the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Lasne, BE
Armchair in chromed metal and black leather. Wear due to time and age of the armchair. Measures
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Cesca Chair by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Germany, 1990s
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cesca armchair model S64 by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, crafted in 1992. The frame, meticulously
Category
1990s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Marcel Breuer's Thonet B 34 Variation from Samal & Co
By Marcel Breuer
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Adjusted/ resigned by Antonín Šámal, manufactured by Šámal & co. , Prague, former Czechoslovakia in 1930's. Rare collectors pieces. In original condition. Wood and steel expertly cle...
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Chrome and Black Cesca Chair Designed by Marcel Breuer Made in Italy circa 1970s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
Chic Cesca arm chair, designed by Marcel Breuer. Iconic and timeless Bauhaus chair, still relevant
Category
Late 20th Century Italian International Style Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29 in W 18.5 in D 21.5 in
Set of 6 black leather arm chairs by Marcel Breuer for Thonet model S64
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Houston, TX
Original ICONIC set of 6 chairs by Marcel Breuer for Thonet model S64. With the original tags from
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern B64 Cesca Chair with Arms by Marcel Breuer, Italy, 1970s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Marbella, ES
Chair model Cesca B64, with armrests. Chromed tubular structure, beechwood frames in black color and Viennese natural grid. Excellent condition in general both of the wooden frames, ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.89 in W 24.02 in D 22.05 in
Marcel Breuer Wassily Lounge Chair signed Knoll Studio
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage Wassily lounge chair, designed by Marcel Breuer, circa 1925.
Manufacture date 2003 by Knoll
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Four Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs by Gavina, circa 1970
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of four armchairs, model Cesca, designed by Marcel Breuer.
Manufactured by Gavina, circa 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
No Reserve
H 30.52 in W 23.04 in D 24.02 in
Great and Big Matching Set of Wassily B3 & B9 by Marcel Breuer for Gavina Italy
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
The Wassily- or Model B3 chair was designed in 1925 in Germany by Marcel Breuer.
Black leather
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 29.53 in W 31.11 in D 27.17 in
D4 Foldingchair by Marcel Breuer for Tecta in Black Leather -1980
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Lübeck, DE
Der D4 chair von Marcel Breuer für Tecta ist nicht zu unrecht einer der bekanntesten Bauhaus
Category
Vintage 1970s German Minimalist Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
D4 Foldingchair by Marcel Breuer for Tecta aus schwarzem Eisengarn -1980
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Lübeck, DE
Der D4 chair von Marcel Breuer für Tecta ist nicht zu unrecht einer der bekanntesten Bauhaus
Category
Vintage 1980s Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 27.17 in W 30.32 in D 26.78 in
Marcel Breuer B 35 Armchair in Original Pink Colour by Mucke Melder, 1930s
By Mücke & Melder, Marcel Breuer
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, Mücke-Melder, licensed by Thonet
- It is not possible to buy lacquered tubular steel furniture
- Before 1930, earliest model, practically unseen
- Original red ...
Category
Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 32.68 in W 24.81 in D 31.89 in
Pair of Marcel Breuer Wassily Lounge Chairs signed Knoll Studio
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Vilnius, LT
Pair of Wassily lounge chairs designed by Marcel Breuer, circa 1925.
Manufacture date 2003 by Knoll
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Germany Icon Bauhaus B35 Black Leather Chair by Marcel Breuer for Thonet
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This design icon from 1928, the B35 armchair, was designed by Marcel Breuer in the late 1920s and
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 34.26 in W 24.41 in D 30.32 in
Black Dining Chair "Cesca" B32 by Marcel Breuer for Fasem, Italy, 1970
By Marcel Breuer, Fasem International
Located in DE MEERN, NL
style.
midcentury 1970s Marcel Breuer Cesca armchair. Black finish. Cane Back and Seat. Classic
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 20.48 in
Italian modern Brown leather steel armchair Wassily by Breuer for Gavina, 1970s
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Brown leather and chromed steel armchair Wassily or B3 by Marcel Breuer for Gavina
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 28.75 in W 30.71 in D 27.56 in
Italian modern Black leather steel Armchair Wassily B3 by Breuer Gavina, 1980s
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Black leather and steel Armchair Wassily or B3 by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 28.35 in W 30.71 in D 26.78 in
Pair of "Wassily" Armchairs, Breuer (designer) Knoll (Manufacturer), Circa 1980
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful pair of “Wassily” model armchairs designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925. These armchairs are
Category
Vintage 1980s Hungarian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.14 in W 31.11 in D 17.72 in
Wassily Style Armchairs
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the style of the distinctive 'Wassily' chair made by Marcel Breuer for Knoll.
Please confirm location
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Designer Armchair / Chair Wassily Marcel Breuer / Knoll International
Located in Berlin, DE
Designer armchair / chair Wassily Marcel Breuer / Knoll International
Vintage model gray cowhide
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 30.71 in D 32.29 in
Breuer for Thonet German Art Deco Lacquered Arm Chair
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
seat (attributed to MARCEL BREUER; manufactured by THONET) (Related item: 061133)
Category
20th Century German Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
S 35 Cantilever Lounge Armchair Designed by Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
lifestyle. With S 35, Marcel Breuer succeeded in combining all of the functions of a cantilever tubular
Category
2010s German Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair Of Metal chrome and Cane Armchairs , Italy 1970s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in London, GB
beech.
Marcel Breuer married traditional craftsmanship with industrial methods and materials to help
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Wood Upholstery and Nickel Cesca Armchairs Chairs, 1970s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Bochum, NRW
originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928 during his time at the Bauhaus. The Cesca chair is named after
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
S 35 Cantilever Leather Lounge Armchair Designed by Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
individual lifestyle. With S 35, Marcel Breuer succeeded in combining all of the functions of a cantilever
Category
2010s German Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
1960s Cesca Chair By Marcel Breuer for Thonet
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1960s Cesca chairs by Marcel Breuer for Thonet.
One area of caning is fine, the 3 other
Category
Vintage 1960s Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Club Armchair B3, 1927 Made by Standart Möbel
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Berlin, DE
Club armchair, 1927. Model B3. Designer: Marcel Breuer, Manufactured by Standart-Möbel. First
Category
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Club Chairs
Materials
Steel
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H 29.13 in W 30.31 in D 26.38 in
Set of 4 Marcel Breuer Cesca Armchairs by Gavina, circa 1960
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of 4 Cesca chairs, designed by Marcel Breuer.
Manufactured in Italy, circa 1960 by Unknown
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
No Reserve
H 31.11 in W 23.23 in D 19.69 in
S 35 Cantilever Cow Hide Lounge Armchair Designed by Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
individual lifestyle. With S 35, Marcel Breuer succeeded in combining all of the functions of a cantilever
Category
2010s German Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
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Questions About Armchair By Marcel Breuer
- Who is Marcel Breuer?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Marcel Breuer was an architect and furniture designer who made a major impact on modern design by introducing new materials and emphasizing the importance of form matching function. He was born in Pécs, Hungary, in 1902, and was a part of the Bauhaus school. You’ll find a collection of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To pronounce Marcel Breuer, say "mar-SELL BROO-ur." The artist's first and last name both originate from the Hungarian language. Breuer was born in Pécs, Hungary, on May 21, 1902. You can shop a variety of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.
- What inspired Marcel Breuer?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The Dutch art movement De Stijl inspired Marcel Breuer's early work. Artists in the movement like Piet Mondrian created art that adhered to the principles of geometry. This idea resonated with Breuer and informed his designs. Shop a selection of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.
- Where was Marcel Breuer born?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Marcel Breuer was born in Pécs, Hungary, on May 21, 1902. He attended the Bauhaus design school in Weimar, Germany, and eventually became a part of the faculty. After the Nazis shut the school down, Breuer moved to the U.S. He died in New York City on July 1, 1981. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Marcel Breuer furniture.
- What is Marcel Breuer known for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Marcel Breuer is known for his work as an architect and furniture designer during the 20th century. During his life, he created many famous chairs that remain popular today, including the Wassily lounge chair, the Cesca chair and the D40 cantilever chair. You’ll find a range of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.
- What did Marcel Breuer design?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Over the course of his life, Marcel Breuer designed many things. Furniture was one of his main focuses, and he created many influential pieces, including the Wassily lounge chair, the Cesca chair and the Laccio side table. Shop a collection of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024Marcel Breuer is famous for being one of 20th-century modernism’s most influential innovators. His most well-known furniture pieces were crafted of tubular steel, including the Wassily chair and the caned Cesca chair. Breuer also made several notable designs in molded plywood, including a chaise longue and nesting table for the British firm Isokon and a student furniture suite commissioned in 1938 for a dormitory at Bryn Mawr College. Breuer’s designs are elegant and adaptable examples of modernism, useful and appropriate in any environment. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Marcel Breuer furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, Marcel Breuer taught at the Bauhaus design school in Weimar, Germany. He arrived at the institution in 1920 as a student. By 1925, his duties expanded to include teaching classes of his own and running the school's furniture shop. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Marcel Breuer furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Today, Marcel Breuer chairs are made in the factory locations of the furniture manufacturer Knoll, Inc. It operates production facilities in Italy and Canada, as well as in Pennsylvania and Michigan in the U.S. Find a collection of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Marcel Breuer designed several chairs. One of his best-known pieces is the Wassily lounge chair made of tubular steel and leather straps. Breuer named the chair after the artist Wassily Kandinsky. Among the designer's other notable chairs are the Cesca chair, the B35 lounge chair and the S 35. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Marcel Breuer chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Marcel Breuer was associated with the Bauhaus school in Weimar, Germany. After attending classes as a student, Breuer became the head of the school's furniture shop. While working there, he created the Wassily lounge chair, introducing the use of tubular steel frames to modern furniture design. Find a variety of Marcel Breuer chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Most Marcel Breuer chair legs are made out of bent tubular steel. The designer introduced this radical new material to modern furniture design with his Wassily Model B3 lounge chair. On 1stDibs, you can shop a collection of Marcel Breuer chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022There are a number of ways that you can tell an original Marcel Breuer chair. One trick is to examine the frame. If you see end caps, you're likely looking at a replica. Authentic Breuer chairs featured polished, welded ends. Some chairs also feature stickers that identify the model name located under their seats. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted Marcel Breuer chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Marcel Breuer became an apprentice and student at the Bauhaus school in 1920. He made a big impression on the school's founder, Walter Gropius, and later became the head of the institution's furniture workshop. Find a selection of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Marcel Breuer chose a bicycle tube frame to create his Wassily lounge chair because he was impressed by the strength and weight properties of the steel. The chair was a landmark in furniture design and opened the doors to the use of tubular steel frames in many chairs, tables and sofas produced during the modern period. You’ll find a selection of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Marcel Breuer created the Cesca chair while splitting his time between Paris and Germany. He made the chair in 1928, shortly after he left the Bauhaus school, but you can clearly see the influence of the institution's design principles in the clean, simple lines of the piece. Find a range of Marcel Breuer Cesca chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To identify Marcel Breuer bar stools, start by examining the frame. Genuine models will usually feature smooth, welded ends. Most reproductions have end caps instead. You can also look for a sticker that bears the model name on the underside of the seat. On 1stDibs, find a range of expertly vetted Marcel Breuer bar stools.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To reupholster a Marcel Breuer Cesca chair, first pry out the staples, remove the original upholstery and disassemble the chair. Place the new fabric on a flat surface and position the seat upside down. Fold the fabric over the edge and secure it with a staple gun. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Marcel Breuer Cesca chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022What was most innovative about Marcel Breuer's Model B3 chair was its frame. Also known as the Wassily lounge chair, the piece featured a lightweight, sturdy tubular steel frame inspired by the artist's Adler bicycle. His use of the metal started a radical shift in furniture design. You’ll find a variety of Marcel Breuer Model B3 chairs 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Marcel Breuer introduced the material of tubular steel to modern furniture design. He employed it in many of his chairs, tables and sofas, prizing the material because it minimized the weight of pieces without sacrificing their strength. Shop a range of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.
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