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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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Mid-century Cesca chair designed by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy, 1960s
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
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
60s Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina (Original)
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Ljubljana, SI
A true icon of 20th-century design – this original Wassily Chair (Model B3), designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925–26 and produced by Gavina (Italy) in the 1960s, is a rare and highly co...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Breuer Wassily Lounge Chair in Chrome and Brown Leather c. 1960/70's
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
Nice vintage Wassily chair, originally designed by Marcel Breuer for the Bauhaus, this iconic design has been in production in one form or another since its inception. The chair fe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 8 Cesca B64 Cane Armchairs by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Black 1970s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 8 Cesca B64 Cane Armchairs by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, black wood frames with cane, chromed steel. Ready for a new home.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pr. Marcel Breuer Wassily Lounge Chairs Made in Italy c. 1970's
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in New York, NY
Pair of classic Wasilly lounge chairs, originally designed at the Bauhaus by Marcel Breuer, these examples are later, made in Italy versions, attributed to Gavina, circa 1970's. Bot...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Cesca Armchair by Marcel Breuer for Stendig
By Marcel Breuer, Stendig Co.
Located in Dorchester, MA
First manufactured in 1928 by Thonet, Marcel Breuer's Cesca Chair has become an icon of modern chair design. This version of the armchair has an original tubular steel-frame with bee...
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20th Century Italian Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Chrome


