Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair, circa 1980
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair, model Cesca, designed by Marcel Breuer around 1970, manufactured in Italy. Metal pipe frame
Chrome
Marcel Breuer Cesca Dining Chairs Set of Four Armchairs
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Four Clean Lined Cesca Model Dining Chairs, designed by Marcel Breuer, and probably made by
Metal
$1,995 / set
H 31.25 in W 23.5 in D 20.5 in
1980’s Bauhaus Pair Chromcraft Armchairs Style Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer, Chromcraft, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
. Marcel Breuer designed the Cesca Chair in 1928. The design married traditional craftsmanship with
Chrome
$3,456 / set
H 30.32 in W 18.12 in D 20.87 in
Set of 4 Pcs. Mid-Century Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs by Cidue
By Cidue, Marcel Breuer
Located in Vilnius, LT
Set of 4 pieces Cesca chairs designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928's. Production circa 1980's. These
Chrome
1980s Herculon Breuer Cesca style Chair NOS New in Box
By Marcel Breuer
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1987 Herculon Breuer chair, for the Cesca collector, this new-in-box Breuer-style chair is likely
Brass, Chrome
$1,144Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 32.68 in W 18.31 in D 19.69 in
Bauhaus Design CESCA Dining Chair set, Italy 1980's
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Bauhaus Design CESCA Dining Chair set by Marcel Breuer. Made in Italy, 1980's / 90's period
Chrome
$4,320Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 32 in W 23.75 in D 22.5 in
Set of 6 Thonet Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Pasadena, TX
Set of 6 Thonet Cesca chairs 1980s Set of four armchairs, model Cesca, designed by Marcel Breuer
Chrome
$1,043Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31.89 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Italian Modern White Wood & French Wicker Chairs
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
, designed by Marcel Breuer. The name was a tribute to Breuer's adoptive daughter, Francesca. One piece of
Chrome
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H 32.29 in W 18.9 in D 18.51 in
Cesca Chair B32, by Marcel Breuer, Brown Color, circa 1980, Italy, Set of Four
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
These chairs are made in Italy, circa 1980. The Edition is cidue, as the stick, under the chrome
Chrome
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H 32.29 in W 18.9 in L 32.29 in
Cesca Chair B32, by Marcel Breuer, Black Color, circa 1980, Italy, Set of Four
By Cidue, Marcel Breuer
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
These chairs are made in Italy, circa 1980. The Edition is cidue, as the stick, under the chrome
Chrome
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H 32 in W 24 in D 22.5 in
4 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cesca Thonet Armchairs Designed by Marcel Breuer
By Thonet
Located in Houston, TX
Iconic set of four armchairs, model Cesca, designed by Marcel Breuer. Manufactured by Thonet circa
Chrome
Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair for Gavina, circa 1980
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair, model Cesca, designed by Marcel Breuer circa 1970, manufactured by Gavina. Metal pipe frame
Chrome
Marcel Breuer Cesca Dining Chairs Set of Four
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Cesca Model Dining Chairs, designed by Marcel Breuer, and probably made for Gavina
Metal, Chrome
Classic Set of 8 Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs, Made in Italy
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Dallas, TX
the 20th century design furniture collection. The Cesca chair was designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928
Chrome
6 Midcentury Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca Chairs, Fasem Italy, 1970
By Fasem International, Marcel Breuer
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
6 midcentury chairs designed by architect Marcel Breuer in 1928, the chairs are named after his
Metal, Chrome
Set of 4 Midcentury Marcel Breuer S64 Cesca Chairs, Fasem Italy
By Fasem International, Marcel Breuer
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
4 Midcentury chairs designed by architect Marcel Breuer in 1928, the chairs are named after his
Metal, Chrome
Marcel Breuer Cesca Dining Chairs Set of Four Black and Cane
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Cesca Model Dining Chairs, designed by Marcel Breuer, and probably made for Gavina
Metal, Chrome
Pr. 1970's Cesca Dining Chairs Designed by Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Nice pair of Marcel Breuer designed cantilevered dining height chairs, having beech wood and caned
Chrome
Pr. 1970's Cesca Dining Chairs Designed by Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Nice pair of Marcel Breuer designed cantilevered dining height chairs, having beech wood and caned
Chrome
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H 31.89 in W 18.51 in D 21.26 in
Set of 6 Chairs in the Style of Mod.CESCA by Marcel Breuer - Italy - 1980s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Milano, IT
Le sedie in stile Cesca, ispirate al modello originale disegnato da Marcel Breuer e prodotte in
Steel, Chrome
Set of 4 Cesca Blue Upholstered Arm Chairs, Circa 1980
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of 4 Cesca Blue Upholstered Arm Chairs, Circa 1980
Chrome, Steel
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H 32 in W 24 in D 23 in
Mid-Century Modern Set of Four Marcel Breuer Cesca Cane Armchair Dining Chairs
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A super clean vintage set of four Cesca dining chairs designed by Marcel Breuer and produced in
Chrome
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H 32 in W 24 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Modern Set of Four Marcel Breuer Cesca Cane Armchair Dining Chairs
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A super clean vintage set of four Cesca dining chairs designed by Marcel Breuer and produced by
Chrome
Set of Four Cesca Chairs Made in Italy Designed by Breuer c. 1970s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional set of four Cesca chairs, originally designed by Marcel Breuer circa 1920’s, these are
Chrome
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H 29 in W 18.5 in D 21.5 in
Chrome and Black Cesca Chair Designed by Marcel Breuer Made in Italy circa 1970s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
Chic Cesca arm chair, designed by Marcel Breuer. Iconic and timeless Bauhaus chair, still relevant
Chrome
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H 33.08 in W 18.12 in D 16.54 in
Marcel Breuer B 32 Cesca Chair Austrian edition by Bene, circa 1980
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
This B 32 /Cesca chair was manufactured in Austria in 1980s based on the 1928 design of the
Fabric, Wood
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H 13.5 in W 53.5 in D 19 in
White Laminate "Laccio Coffee" Table Designed by Marcel Breuer, Made by Knoll
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Pau, FR
Marcel Breuer designed Laccio coffee table in the same style as his famous Wassily and Cesca chairs
Steel
$9,800 / set
H 29.73 in W 20.28 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather, 1974, Set of 4
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather and Beech, Italy, 1974, set of four. The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed o...
Leather, Beech
$10,500 / set
H 31.7 in W 18.12 in D 17.52 in
Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, China Red Leather, 1978, Set of 6
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 412" dining chairs for Cassina, China Red leather, Italy, 1978, set of six. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the rel...
Leather
$20,142 / item
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Giovannetti, 1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa in Cream Colored Fabric Project, Becchi
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A p...
Wool, Cotton
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$4,360 / item
H 28.35 in W 40.16 in D 34.65 in
"Pietra" Curved Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Pietra from Italian: Stone The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves ...
Bouclé
Akari Model 20n Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari Model 20N light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light sculptures by Isamu...
Metal
$5,070 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
$3,456 / set
H 30.71 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in
Set of 6 B32 'Cesca' Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 6 beautiful B32 chairs designed by the famous architect and designer Marcel Breuer. These are the original chairs, made by Gavina in the 80s and reupholstered in a beautiful...
Metal
Set of Four Tanned Cognac Marcel Breuer Cesca Dining Chairs
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Dallas, TX
Bold and modern, iconic set of four Marcel Breuer's revolutionary Cesca (B32) dining armchairs. The simple design combines an Industrial Age aesthetic of tubular steel inspired by a ...
Chrome
$13,791 / set
H 28.15 in W 30.32 in D 21.26 in
Four Vintage Matteo Grassi MG5 Marcel Breuer Cognac Brown Leather Armchairs 4
By Matteo Grassi, Marcel Breuer
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime suite of four original fully stamped Matteo Grassi MG5 circa 1970 whisky brown leather armchairs designed by the genius that was Marce...
Chrome
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$1,275 / item
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$11,960Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Velvet, Walnut
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$6,197
H 28.35 in W 70.08 in D 38.59 in
Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in coral/pink coloured velvet designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s. This beautiful edition is reupholstered in a high quality cotton velve...
Velvet
$16,500 / set
H 25.6 in W 39.38 in D 35.44 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Chairs for Cassina, Burgundy, 1969, Set of 2
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Lounge Chairs for Cassina, Burgundy Velvet, Italy, 1969, Set of two. Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Italian duo...
Velvet
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
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.
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Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
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