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Are the Bauhaus chairs comfortable?
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Whether the Bauhaus chairs are comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, Bauhaus designers like Marcel Breuer and Mies van der Rohe sought to create pieces that complemented the contours of the human body to provide optimal support. Online reviewers frequently state that the designers’ iconic chairs, such as the Wassily Lounge chair and Brno chair, are comfortable. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Bauhaus-style chairs.
1stDibs ExpertJune 6, 2024
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Mies van der Rohe, MR10 chair, Thonet, 1970s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's very legendary chair, model MR10 (today renamed S 533), designed in 1927, a few years before he was nominated as the director of the world famous Bauhaus s...
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Bauhaus Chairs
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Steel
Bauhaus Spoleto Chair Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, Italy 70s
Located in Lucija, SI
This iconic Chair, model Spoleto, was designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and produced by Knoll Italy in '70s.
Chair is in perfect vintage condition. It is made of very thick genui...
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Vintage 1920s Italian Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mart Stam Canrilever Chairs Italy 1980s
By Mart Stam
Located in Čelinac, BA
Mart Stam Chair Italy 1980s
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Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$340 / item
Bauhaus Cantilever Chair By Drabert Circa 1930s
By Drabert
Located in Gloucester, GB
Bauhaus Cantilever Chair By Drabert Circa 1930s
- Tubular steel cantilever design
- Shaped black ply seat and backrest
- Beech armrests
- Produced by Drabert, Minden
- German ~ 1930...
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel
1970s Marcel Breuer B33 for Knoll Bauhaus Design Chairs, Set of 4
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Brescia, IT
Marcel Breuer
B33 chairs, pair
Knoll International
Italy / USA, c. 1970
Chrome-plated steel
Fabric Seat
Ufficio Tecnico 1971
Ufficio Tecnico, Knoll International's in-house team of engineers and designers, introduced the award-winning Spoleto chair...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Two Bauhaus Cantilever Chrome Woven Rattan Side Chairs 1960s Italy
Located in Antwerp, BE
This pair of chairs was made in the 60s. It consist of a tubular chrome structure with cantilever base.The seat and the back are in woven rattan.
A pretty classic reminiscent of the Cesca B32 model by Hungarian designer...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$1,490 Sale Price / set
20% Off