Cesca Bar
Cesca Bar Stools
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of three Cesca Model bar stools, in the manner of Marcel Breuer, probably Italian, circa 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
C. 2021 Marcel Breuer Cesca Bar Stool in Crimson Fabric w/ Cantilever Base
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an armless Cesca bar stool, model 51CH, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. The
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$600
H 42 in W 18.1 in D 23.6 in
2019 Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Bar Stools in Two Tone Fabric 6x Available
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Cesca Bar Stools, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. These particular examples
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
$625 / item
H 42 in W 18.125 in D 21.6 in
C. 2020 In-Box Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Bar Stool in Gray and Black Fabric
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Cesca Bar Stool, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. These particular examples
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
$725 / item
H 42.75 in W 18.75 in D 22 in
Italian Marcel Breuer Cesca Bar Stools - PAIR
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Madison, WI
Very nice looking and strong Pair of very sturdy Marcel Breuer Italian Chrome and Birds eye woven cane seats and backs. These also Feature the built-in footrests.
Very nice looking...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$1,720 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 41.75 in W 23 in D 18 in
Four (4) NIB Cesca Bar Stools Marcel Breuer Knoll Chromed Steel Upholstery
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
At the Bauhaus, Marcel Breuer married traditional craftsmanship with industrial methods and materials to help make tubular steel furniture an international sensation and a modern ins...
Category
2010s American Bauhaus Stools
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$4,500 / set
H 42 in W 18.1 in D 23.6 in
Four (4) NIB Cesca Bar Stools Marcel Breuer Knoll Chromed Steel Upholstery
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
At the Bauhaus, Marcel Breuer married traditional craftsmanship with industrial methods and materials to help make tubular steel furniture an international sensation and a modern ins...
Category
2010s American Bauhaus Stools
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$4,500 / set
H 42 in W 18.1 in D 23.6 in
Pair of Marcel Breuer CESCA styled Mid Century Modern DINING CHAIRS
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Marcel Breuer Cesca styled Mid Century Modern dining chairs, a Pair. The frames are constructed of
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Cane
$880 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 31 in W 18.5 in D 17 in
Cesca Armchair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina Knoll, Italy – 1970s, Caned, Ebonized
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An iconic Cesca armchair by Marcel Breuer, produced by Gavina for Knoll, Italy, circa 1970s. This
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$1,200
H 30.5 in W 22.5 in D 21 in
2019 Set of Five Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Armless Dining Side Chairs
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of five Cesca Armless Side Chairs, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
$2,500 / set
H 31.5 in W 18.5 in D 23.5 in
2019 Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Armless Side Chair in Blue and Fabric
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an armless Cesca side chair, model 51C, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. The
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$450 / item
H 31.5 in W 18.5 in D 23.5 in
Rare Restored Marcel Breuer Rattan Back Chrome "cesca" Chairs By Virco, Set of 4
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare set of 4 Marcel Breuer rattan back chrome "Cesca" chairs by Virco. This rare variant of the
Category
Vintage 1950s Side Chairs
Materials
Rattan
$2,567 Sale Price
35% Off
H 30 in W 22 in D 21 in
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Pair of Vintage Cesca Bar Stools
By Marcel Breuer
Located in London, GB
A stylish and iconic pair of vintage Cesca bar stools. Originally designed by Marcel Breuer, they
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
1970s Vintage Marcel Breuer Style Cesca Bar Stool
By Marcel Breuer
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage bar stool in chrome, solid wood and weaved cane. This is based on the Marcel
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
Set of 3 Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Chrome Cane Cesca Bar Stools
By Marcel Breuer
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of 3 Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer cesca style bar stools chrome tubular framed and cane
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
High Bar Stool, Model Cesca by Marcel Breuer, Italy 1970, Edition Cidue, Brown
By Cidue, Marcel Breuer
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This model is quite rare. As the moment I am whitting this description, there is no displayed in 1 stdibs website. The Structure is in steel creating this tubular structure. The fram...
Category
Vintage 1960s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Straw, Beech
H 40.56 in W 16.15 in L 40.56 in
High Bar Stool, Model Cesca by Marcel Breuer, Italy 1970, Edition Cidue, Brown
By Cidue, Marcel Breuer
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This model is quite rare. As the moment i am whitting this description, there is no displayed in 1stdibs website. The Structure is in steel creating this tubular structure. The frame...
Category
Vintage 1960s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Straw, Beech
H 40.56 in W 16.15 in D 17.33 in
Mid Century Italian Cesca Chair with Cantilever Base
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern cesca style chair features caned seat & seat back on a chrome cantilever
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
A Marcel Breuer S64 'Cesca' Chair for Thonet
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Hitchin, England
Marcel Breuer was a Hungarian-born modernist, architect and furniture designer.
This is one of his most iconic designs, the S64 consisting of a cantilevered tubular steel frame, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Four Marcel Breuer Thonet B32 Bauhaus Classic 'Cesca' Chairs
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Sharon, CT
Purchased from the Vera Neumann estate, these chairs are from the Croton-On-Hudson, NY house that Marcel Breuer built for the Neumann's in 1953. These B32's are pre Knoll, most likel...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bauhaus Side Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Pair of Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs by Gavina for Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic pair of chrome Cantilever "Cesca" chairs designed by Marcel Breuer. Produced in Italy by
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Marcel Breuer Black Cesca Knoll Gavina Hand Caned Cane Chair
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury 1960s Marcel Breuer Black Cesca Chair by Knoll Gavina. Beautiful Hand Caning with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Marcel Breuer Cesca Stendig Mid Century Italian Caned Chrome Side Chair Thonet
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Dayton, OH
"Stendig Breuer Cesca Bauhaus side chair is by Marcel Breuer. The cantilevered stainless steel
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 31.5 in W 22 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Cesca Cantilever Chrome Side Chair, Italy 1960s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an incredible side chair, made of cantilvered chrome, cane and black lacquered wood, by Marcel Breuer, circa 1960s. In excellent vintage condition. The dime...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32 in W 18 in D 17.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Rattan and Tubular Brass Cantilever Bar Stools, Set of 3
By Marcel Breuer, Chromcraft
Located in Harlingen, TX
A vintage set of three Marcel Breuer Cesca style rattan and brass bar stools with arms. The mid
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 43 in W 24 in D 22.25 in
Set of 3 Breuer for Knoll Cesca Bar Stools Cane and Chrome
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
From Le Shoppe Too in Michigan comes this set of three iconic Marcel Breuer Cesca Bar stools
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Cane
Pair of Marcel Breuer Cane, Birch, and Chrome Cesca Stools Made in Italy
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of Bauhaus Marcel Breuer designed timeless Cesca bar or counter stools designed in (1928) in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Stools
Materials
Steel
H 38.5 in W 18.13 in D 20 in
Marcel Breuer Bar Height Cesca Stool Made in Italy, circa 1970s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
only light cosmetic wear, normal and consistent with age.
Bar height, specific dimensions to follow
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Stools
Materials
Chrome
Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair, Italy
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Marcel Breuer Cesca chair, still retains Made in Italy marking.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Side Chairs
Materials
Cane
Black Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Marcel Breuer cesca chair in black finish. Original caning is a gorgeous aged color
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Marcel Breuer Cane Cesca Chairs, Italy
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Marcel Breuer Cane Cesca chairs.
Chairs still retain Made in Italy marking.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Marcel Breuer Cesca Side Chairs
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of midcentury Marcel Breuer Cesca side chairs. Cane seat and back. Classic chrome tubular
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Marcel Breuer Cane Cesca Chairs
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury pair of Marcel Breuer cane and chrome Cesca chairs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Cesca Chair by Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Mid-Century Modern chrome cesca chair by Marcel Breuer featuring a cane seat and back. Finished in
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Marcel Breuer Black Cesca Chairs Knoll Gavina
By Marcel Breuer, Dino Gavina, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of Midcentury late 1960s Cane Cesca sidechairs originally designed by Marcel Breuer
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Three Modern Cesca Style Cane and Chrome Chairs
Located in Toledo, OH
Three modern Cesca style cane and chrome side chairs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Cane
Black Marcel Breuer Thonet Cesca Chairs, 1960s
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Marcel Breuer chairs by Thonet aquired from the original owner who purchased them in 1960s. Caning intact and nicely aged caramel color. Black finish. Classic Chrome tubul...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Cesca Chair by Marcel Breuer for Knoll 'Manufactured by Gavina, 1973'
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Centreville, VA
Authentic Cesca chair designed by Marcel Breuer for Knoll (Manufactured by GAVINA, 1973)
Vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Marcel Breuer Knoll Chrome Cesca Chairs Upholstered in Raffia, Set of Four
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Miami, FL
Marcel Breuer Knoll chrome Cesca chairs upholstered in Raffia, set of four
Offered is a set of
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.12 in W 18.25 in D 20 in
Mid Century Marcel Breuer Cesca Bar stool Chrome and rattan Model S32, 1970s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
A stylish mid century Cesca bar stool originally designed by Marcel Breuer for Knoll International
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
H 38.59 in W 17.13 in D 17.72 in
Tabouret Bar Cesca Par Marcel Breuer, Édition 1970
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Busserolles, FR
Tabouret de bar S32 Cesca ou chaise bar "cantilever" par Marcel Breuer, édition 1970. Déclinaison
Category
Vintage 1970s European Bauhaus Stools
Materials
Chrome
Bar Stool Cesca Model S32 Marcel Breuer Edition, 1980
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Very nice chair and big bar Marcel Breuer model S32,
cane in perfect condition and chrome steel
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Marcel Breuer Cesca Model S32 Bar Chairs - 1970
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Pair of Bar Chairs by Marcel Breuer Model Cesca S32 Edition 1970
Seat in good condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Chrome Rattan Marcel Breuer Cesca Style S32 High Bar Stools, 70/80s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Set of 2 model S32 bar chair,.
The iconic Marcel Breuers Cesca like chair in bar stool version. It
Category
Mid-20th Century European Bauhaus Stools
Materials
Chrome
H 38.98 in W 17.33 in D 18.12 in
Pair of Marcel Breuer Cesca Bar Stools
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of steel, this pair is eye-catching and features a tubular frame with a bar footrest perfect for
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Pair of Knoll Marcel Breuer Cesca Side Chairs
By Marcel Breuer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Classic Bauhaus Industrial age aesthetic of cantilevered tabular steel (chrome-plated) with laced leather backrest.
The pair of chairs are appointed with camel colored leather. An a...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
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Cesca Bar For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal cesca bar for your home. A cesca bar — often made from metal, chrome and natural fiber — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the cesca bar you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A cesca bar, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made cesca bar over the years, but those crafted by Marcel Breuer, Knoll and Cidue are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Cesca Bar?
A cesca bar can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $935, while the lowest priced sells for $400 and the highest can go for as much as $8,000.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
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Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
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With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
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