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2 White Cesca Barstools Marcel Breuer B64 S64 Bauhaus Rattan Bar Chair MCM 1970s
2 White Cesca Barstools Marcel Breuer B64 S64 Bauhaus Rattan Bar Chair MCM 1970s

2 White Cesca Barstools Marcel Breuer B64 S64 Bauhaus Rattan Bar Chair MCM 1970s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in London, GB

giant Marcel Breuer in the 1920s, this sleek, smart and tasteful pair of barstools was likely made in

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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

B3 Wassily Chair inOriginal White Fabric by Marcel Breuer for Bononia, 1970s
B3 Wassily Chair inOriginal White Fabric by Marcel Breuer for Bononia, 1970s

B3 Wassily Chair inOriginal White Fabric by Marcel Breuer for Bononia, 1970s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Milano, IT

B3 Wassily Lounge Chair in Original White Fabric Designed by Marcel Breuer for Bononia, Italy

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Gavina Wassily Chair B3 Vintage Leather White by Marcel Breuer
Gavina Wassily Chair B3 Vintage Leather White by Marcel Breuer

Gavina Wassily Chair B3 Vintage Leather White by Marcel Breuer

By Gavina, Marcel Breuer

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This old Vintage Wassily chair Model B3, in chromed tubular steel and white leather, was designed

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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1960s Marcel Breuer for Knoll Isokon Chaise Lounge Chair New White Upholstery
1960s Marcel Breuer for Knoll Isokon Chaise Lounge Chair New White Upholstery

1960s Marcel Breuer for Knoll Isokon Chaise Lounge Chair New White Upholstery

By Marcel Breuer, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is an original 1960s Marcel Breuer for Isokon chaise lounge chair. This example has

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Vintage 1960s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Wassily Lounge Chair White Leather by Marcel Breuer, Gavina, circa 1962
Pair of Wassily Lounge Chair White Leather by Marcel Breuer, Gavina, circa 1962

Pair of Wassily Lounge Chair White Leather by Marcel Breuer, Gavina, circa 1962

By Dino Gavina, Marcel Breuer

Located in Paris, France

known as the B3 model chair, was designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925-1926, while he was head of the

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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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Marcel Breuer Italian 4 Chairs 1970
Marcel Breuer Italian 4 Chairs 1970

Marcel Breuer Italian 4 Chairs 1970

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H 31.5 in W 20.48 in D 18.12 in

Marcel Breuer Italian 4 Chairs 1970

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Madrid, ES

MARCEL BREUER "Four Chairs". Italian with chrome tubular metal frames, beech wood frames with

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20th Century Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Vintage Marcel Breuer White Leather Wassily Chairs
Pair of Vintage Marcel Breuer White Leather Wassily Chairs

Pair of Vintage Marcel Breuer White Leather Wassily Chairs

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Napa, CA

Vintage white leather "Wassily" chairs, produced by Knoll. Designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, the

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20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Marcel Breuer Design Style White Leather "Wassily" Chair
Marcel Breuer Design Style White Leather "Wassily" Chair

Marcel Breuer Design Style White Leather "Wassily" Chair

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Miami, FL

White leather and chrome armchair using the original design of Marcel Breuer. Stamped "Made in

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Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of white Italian Cesca chairs, designed by Marcel Breuer, 1970s
Pair of white Italian Cesca chairs, designed by Marcel Breuer, 1970s

Pair of white Italian Cesca chairs, designed by Marcel Breuer, 1970s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Lyon, FR

Beautiful pair of white Cesca chairs, made in Italy in the 1970s, from a design by Marcel Breuer

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

Gavina Wassily Chair Leather White by Marcel Breuer
Gavina Wassily Chair Leather White by Marcel Breuer

Gavina Wassily Chair Leather White by Marcel Breuer

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H 28.75 in W 30.32 in D 26.78 in

Gavina Wassily Chair Leather White by Marcel Breuer

By Gavina, Marcel Breuer

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This Wassily chair, in chromed tubular steel and white leather, was designed by Marcel Breuer and

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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

White Wassili Lounge Chair B 3 by Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Style
White Wassili Lounge Chair B 3 by Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Style

White Wassili Lounge Chair B 3 by Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Style

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Vienna, AT

This lounge chair model Wassili B 3 was designed by Marcel Breuer 1925-1927 and executed circa 1970

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Vintage 1970s Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Marcel Breuer White Framed 'Cesca' Chairs with Cane Seating
Marcel Breuer White Framed 'Cesca' Chairs with Cane Seating

Marcel Breuer White Framed 'Cesca' Chairs with Cane Seating

By Marcel Breuer, Gavina

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Marcel Breuer model B32 'Cesca' chairs featuring cantilevered tubular white enameled frames with

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Wassily B3 armchair by Marcel Breuer, white leather, Italy 1980s
Wassily B3 armchair by Marcel Breuer, white leather, Italy 1980s

Wassily B3 armchair by Marcel Breuer, white leather, Italy 1980s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Wassily armchair designed by Marcel Breuer in 1929, THE Bauhaus classic. Structure in chromed

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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of 8 Vintage Marcel Breuer Style Cesca Chairs, Made in Italy, 1970s
Set of 8 Vintage Marcel Breuer Style Cesca Chairs, Made in Italy, 1970s

Set of 8 Vintage Marcel Breuer Style Cesca Chairs, Made in Italy, 1970s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Marcel Breuer bauhaus design chairs with white wooden frames, rattan and white lacquered tubular

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Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

White Framed Marcel Breuer 'B64' Cesca Armchair w/ Cane Seat by Gavina, c. 1960
White Framed Marcel Breuer 'B64' Cesca Armchair w/ Cane Seat by Gavina, c. 1960

White Framed Marcel Breuer 'B64' Cesca Armchair w/ Cane Seat by Gavina, c. 1960

By Gavina, Marcel Breuer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Charming 'B64' Cesca Chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina Italy, circa 1960s. Named after his daughter

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Marcel Breuer Style White Leather and Chrome Framed Cantilever Chairs
Set of 4 Marcel Breuer Style White Leather and Chrome Framed Cantilever Chairs

Set of 4 Marcel Breuer Style White Leather and Chrome Framed Cantilever Chairs

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 4 Marcel Breuer style white leather cantilevered chairs with leather wrapped armrests and

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Hollywood White Leather and Chrome Wassily Style Club Chairs
Pair of Hollywood White Leather and Chrome Wassily Style Club Chairs

Pair of Hollywood White Leather and Chrome Wassily Style Club Chairs

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Glamorous pair of Italian Wassily style Mid-Century Modern club chairs in the manner of Marcel

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 4 Cantilever Bauhaus Tubular Chrome Dining Chairs with White Leather
Set of 4 Cantilever Bauhaus Tubular Chrome Dining Chairs with White Leather

Set of 4 Cantilever Bauhaus Tubular Chrome Dining Chairs with White Leather

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Doornspijk, NL

much like Marcel Breuer's but the chairs are only marked "A 01 88" so we are not sure about their

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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid century Wassily Chair white leather chrome style of knoll
Mid century Wassily Chair white leather chrome style of knoll

Mid century Wassily Chair white leather chrome style of knoll

By Marcel Breuer, Knoll

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Breuer in white full leather. This vintage chair circa 1980s chrome is good and white leather is thick

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair Of White Leather Chrome Cantilever Side Chairs By Mart Stam
Pair Of White Leather Chrome Cantilever Side Chairs By Mart Stam

Pair Of White Leather Chrome Cantilever Side Chairs By Mart Stam

By Marcel Breuer, Mart Stam

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This pair of late 20th century, cantilever side chairs by Mart Stam is a classic example of Bauhaus

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Late 20th Century German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Italian modern five metal, beech and white cotton Cesca style chairs, 1970s
Italian modern five metal, beech and white cotton Cesca style chairs, 1970s

Italian modern five metal, beech and white cotton Cesca style chairs, 1970s

By Gavina, Marcel Breuer

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern set of five metal, beech and white cotton Cesca style chairs, 1970s Set of five

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

1925, Marcel Breuer, White Leather Vintage Wassily Chair
1925, Marcel Breuer, White Leather Vintage Wassily Chair

1925, Marcel Breuer, White Leather Vintage Wassily Chair

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

Marcel Breuer's 1925 design is a widely recognized masterpiece of modern furniture, having long ago

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Vintage 1920s Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Gavina Wassily Chair B3 Vintage Leather White by Marcel Breuer 1 of 2
Gavina Wassily Chair B3 Vintage Leather White by Marcel Breuer 1 of 2

Gavina Wassily Chair B3 Vintage Leather White by Marcel Breuer 1 of 2

By Gavina, Marcel Breuer

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This old Vintage Wassily chair Model B3, in chromed tubular steel and white leather, was designed

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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

White Leather Wassily Armchair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1968
White Leather Wassily Armchair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1968

White Leather Wassily Armchair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1968

By Knoll, Marcel Breuer

Located in MIlano, IT

White leather Wassily armchair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1968. Mod.B3 armchair by Marcel Breuer

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Bauhaus Metal and White Faux Leather Italian Chairs in Breuer Style, 1970s
Bauhaus Metal and White Faux Leather Italian Chairs in Breuer Style, 1970s

Bauhaus Metal and White Faux Leather Italian Chairs in Breuer Style, 1970s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Roma, IT

Set of four metal and white faux leather chairs. These midcentury designed chairs take clear

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Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel

Marcel Breuer 'Wassily' B3 White Leather Tubular Armchair Chair
Marcel Breuer 'Wassily' B3 White Leather Tubular Armchair Chair

Marcel Breuer 'Wassily' B3 White Leather Tubular Armchair Chair

By Marcel Breuer

Located in London, GB

An iconic white leather Model B3 or ‘Wassily’ chair, first designed by Marcel Breuer in c. 1925

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Late 20th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Wassily B3 Chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina Italy in Ivory White 2 Ava
Vintage Wassily B3 Chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina Italy in Ivory White 2 Ava

Vintage Wassily B3 Chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina Italy in Ivory White 2 Ava

By Gavina

Located in Stow on the Wold, GB

Wassily B3 chair from the late 1960s. Designed by Marcel Breuer and manufactured by Gavina, Italy

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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Knoll International Wassily Chair Leather Armchair White Chair Marcel Breuer
Knoll International Wassily Chair Leather Armchair White Chair Marcel Breuer

Knoll International Wassily Chair Leather Armchair White Chair Marcel Breuer

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Cologne, DE

We present to you a Knoll International Wassily chair leather armchair white chair Marcel Breuer

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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Pair of White Leather Marcel Breuer "Wassily" Chairs
Vintage Pair of White Leather Marcel Breuer "Wassily" Chairs

Vintage Pair of White Leather Marcel Breuer "Wassily" Chairs

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Vintage pair of white leather Marcel Breuer "Wassily" chairs.

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Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Knoll Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs
Pair of Knoll Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs

Pair of Knoll Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs

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H 31.5 in W 23 in D 21.5 in

Pair of Knoll Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs

By Marcel Breuer

Located in New York, NY

Rare pair of Knoll Marcel Breuer Cesca chairs. These were purchased directly from. Designer for

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Marcel Breuer White Leather and Chrome Chair, Italy
Marcel Breuer White Leather and Chrome Chair, Italy

Marcel Breuer White Leather and Chrome Chair, Italy

By Marcel Breuer

Located in New York, NY

Mid Century Mod White Leather and Chrome Marcel Breuer Chair. Excellent condition with exception of

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20th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Marcel Breuer Cesca Side Chair Midcentury with White Upholstered Seat
Marcel Breuer Cesca Side Chair Midcentury with White Upholstered Seat

Marcel Breuer Cesca Side Chair Midcentury with White Upholstered Seat

Located in New York, NY

Midcentury Marcel Breuer Cesca side chair. Classic chrome steel frame. Cane back. White vinyl

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Mid-20th Century European Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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By Marcel Breuer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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Vintage 1950s German Modern Lounge Chairs

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Marcel Breuer Early Canvas Model B3 "Wassily" Chair by Gavina

By Marcel Breuer, Gavina

Located in Dronten, NL

An exceptional early example of Marcel Breuer’s iconic Model B3 “Wassily” chair, produced by Gavina in Italy. This rare edition features the original natural canvas upholstery, highl...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Chrome

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Italian Marcel Breuer Cesca Bar Stools - PAIR

$1,720Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 41.75 in W 23 in D 18 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...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Marcel Breuer Isokon Loung Chair
Marcel Breuer Isokon Loung Chair

Marcel Breuer Isokon Loung Chair

$5,056

H 84 in W 140 in D 66 in

Marcel Breuer Isokon Loung Chair

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Oosterbeek, NL

Marcel Breuer famously designed innovative wood bent furniture before his metal tubular designs. This Chaise longue or ‘Long Chair’ was designed for Isokon Comapny England in the 196...

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Vintage 1930s English Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Plywood

Knoll International Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer Black Leather
Knoll International Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer Black Leather

Knoll International Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer Black Leather

By Knoll, Marcel Breuer

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This Wassily chair, in chromed tubular steel and black leather, was designed by Marcel Breuer and produced by Knoll International. Knoll International production with the Marcel Breu...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer, 1928-1968
Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer, 1928-1968

Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer, 1928-1968

$5,353

H 28.75 in W 31.11 in D 27.17 in

Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer, 1928-1968

By Marcel Breuer

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

The Wassily Chair, designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, is a landmark in modern furniture design. Originally called the *B3 Chair*, its nickname came from a misunderstanding that it wa...

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20th Century Chairs

Materials

Abalone

Knoll International Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer Black Leather
Knoll International Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer Black Leather

Knoll International Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer Black Leather

By Knoll, Marcel Breuer

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This Wassily chair, in chromed tubular steel and black leather, was designed by Marcel Breuer and produced by Knoll International. Knoll International production with the Marcel Breu...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Art Deco Cantilever Marcel Breuer B35 Brown Leather Lounge Chair
Art Deco Cantilever Marcel Breuer B35 Brown Leather Lounge Chair

Art Deco Cantilever Marcel Breuer B35 Brown Leather Lounge Chair

By Marcel Breuer

Located in San Diego, CA

Original 1960s cantilever Marcel Breuer B35 brown leather lounge chair with oak wood arm rests. Leather and chrome completly redone . The comfiest and most stylish chair you will eve...

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20th Century American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

B3 Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer
B3 Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer

B3 Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer

$5,600

H 28.5 in W 31 in D 25.5 in

B3 Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Miami, FL

B3 wassily chair by marcel breuer for gavina, italy 1960’s The Wassily Lounge Chair was designed by Marcel Breuer. Made in off-white canvas with chromed tubular steel frame. It is a...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Marcel Breuer Nesting Plywood Table for Isokon, England, 1936
Marcel Breuer Nesting Plywood Table for Isokon, England, 1936

Marcel Breuer Nesting Plywood Table for Isokon, England, 1936

$5,720Sale Price|20% Off

H 14.18 in W 24.02 in D 18.51 in

Marcel Breuer Nesting Plywood Table for Isokon, England, 1936

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Antwerp, BE

Marcel Breuer; Nesting; Plywood; Table; Isokon; Coffee Table; Side Table; Modernism; Walter Gropius; Ludwig Mies van der Rohe; Bauhaus; Architecture; Architect; New York; USA; Englan...

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Vintage 1930s English Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Plywood, Lacquer

Iconic B35 Lounge Chair and Hocker by Marcel Breuer for Thonet 1970
Iconic B35 Lounge Chair and Hocker by Marcel Breuer for Thonet 1970

Iconic B35 Lounge Chair and Hocker by Marcel Breuer for Thonet 1970

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Weesp, NL

Introducing a rare gem in Bauhaus design: an authentic B35 lounge chair and ottoman set, originally crafted in the 1920s by the iconic designer Marcel Breuer and produced in the 1970...

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Early Alvar Aalto Spring Chair Model 31, Bent Plywood and Birch, Artek 1940s
Early Alvar Aalto Spring Chair Model 31, Bent Plywood and Birch, Artek 1940s

Early Alvar Aalto Spring Chair Model 31, Bent Plywood and Birch, Artek 1940s

By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab

Located in Helsinki, FI

One of the most iconic and finest furniture works from Alvar Aalto, the model 31 (later 42) chair, also known as spring chair, `Pikku Paimio` or Small Paimio in english. It is regar...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Marcel Breuer, Chaise Longue, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1960s
Marcel Breuer, Chaise Longue, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1960s

Marcel Breuer, Chaise Longue, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1960s

$10,500

H 32.55 in W 26.1 in D 52.5 in

Marcel Breuer, Chaise Longue, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1960s

Located in High Point, NC

A white-lacquered wood and brown velvet fabric chaise longue designed by Marcel Breuer and produced by Knoll International, c. 1960s. Seat height: 8.75”

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Vintage 1960s Chaise Longues

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Fabric, Wood

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Marcel Breuer Chair White For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal marcel breuer chair white for your home. A marcel breuer chair white — often made from metal, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a marcel breuer chair white — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A marcel breuer chair white, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one marcel breuer chair white that is appealing in its simplicity, but Marcel Breuer, Gavina and Dino Gavina produced versions that are worth a look.

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Prices for a marcel breuer chair white start at $400 and top out at $7,216 with the average selling for $1,815.

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