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Marcel 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.
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Bauhaus Model B3 Wassily Chair By Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Gloucester, GB
Bauhaus Model B3 Wassily Chair By Marcel Breuer
- Tubular steel cantilever design
- Thick Black leather seat and backrest
- Black leather armrests
- Originally designed in 1925 By M...
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Vintage 1970s German Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Bauhaus Cesca B64 Armchair by Marcel Breuer, Italy 1928
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Italy / 1930 / chair / Marcel Breuer / Cesca B64 / Tubular Steel, wood and Rattan / Bauhaus
An iconic Cesca armchair, based on the groundbreaking design by Marcel Breuer in 1928, on...
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Vintage 1920s Italian Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel
CESCA Chair by Marcel Breuer 90s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Cesca chair, 1990s
Designer Marcel Breuer
Country of producer: Italy
Design Period: 1920 to 1949
Production Period: 1990s
Style: Mid-Century, Classic, Modern
Detailed Condition: Th...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Marcel Breuer Red Canvas Wassily Lounge Chair by Knoll Studio
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Vilnius, LT
Wassily lounge chair, designed by Marcel Breuer, circa 1925.
In red canvas upholstery, chromed steel tube frame.
Marked/stamped on the metal frame: KnollStudio with Marcel Breuer sig...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-century Cesca chair designed by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy, 1960s
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Milano, IT
Mid-century Cesca chair designed by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy, 1960s
This elegant Cesca chair, created by Marcel Breuer and produced by Gavina in the 1960s, is a fine example ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Wassily Cognac Leather Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Produced in Italy for Gavina, 1960's. Beautifully crafted leather and chrome frame lounge chair created a thought provoking design based on the principles constructivism.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome


