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What is Marcel Breuer known for?
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.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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Mid-century Wassily Chair by Knoll International c.1959-1970
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT This vintage mid-century modern brown Wassily arm chair designed by Marcel Breuer was manufactured by Knoll International circa 1960. This chair features beautiful brown cowh...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Set of 4 Pcs. Mid-Century Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs by Cidue
By Marcel Breuer, Cidue
Located in Vilnius, LT
Set of 4 pieces Cesca chairs designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928's. Production circa 1980's. These chairs are created in tubular chrome and woven cane rattan seat and back. With Cidue ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Chrome

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

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Steel

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

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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

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Chrome

Set of 4 1960's Marcel Breuer Cesca chairs with arms, Stendig labels
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 4 Original Marcel Breuer "Cesca" arm chairs 1960's With "Stendig" manufacturer labels. Breuer first designed this chair in 1928. Originally known as the B32, the chair’s revelatory use of material and simple form made it an international sensation—nothing like it existed at the time. In the early-1960s, the Modern Italian furniture manufacturer Gavina Group acquired the rights to the design. The company’s founder and owner, Dino Gavina, decided to rename the chair “the Cesca...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

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Cane

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