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Marcel Breuer Chairs

American, Hungarian, 1902-1981

The architect and designer Marcel Breuer was one the 20th century’s most influential and innovative adherents of modernism. A member of the Bauhaus faculty, Breuer — like such colleagues as the architects Walter Gropius and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, and the artists and art theoreticians László Moholy-Nagy and Josef Albers — left Europe in the 1930s to champion the new design philosophy and its practice in the United States.

Born in Hungary, Breuer became a Bauhaus student in 1920 and quickly impressed Gropius, the German school’s founder, with his aptitude for furniture design. His early work was influenced by the minimalist Dutch design movement De Stijl — in particular the work of architect Gerrit Rietveld.

In 1925, while he was head of the Bauhaus furniture workshop, Breuer realized his signature innovation: the use of lightweight tubular-steel frames for chairs, tables and sofas — a technique soon adopted by Mies and others. Breuer’s attention gradually shifted from design to architecture, and, at the urging of Gropius, he joined his mentor in 1937 on the faculty of Harvard and in an architectural practice.

In the 1940s, Breuer opened his own architectural office, and there his style evolved from geometric, glass-walled structures toward a kind of hybrid architecture — seen in numerous Breuer houses in New England — that pairs bases of local fieldstone with sleek, wood-framed modernist upper floors. In his later, larger commissions, Breuer worked chiefly with reinforced concrete and stone, as seen in his best-known design, the brutalist inverted ziggurat built in New York in 1966 as the home of the Whitney Museum of American Art.

Breuer’s most famous furniture pieces are those made of tubular steel, which include the Wassily chair — named after Wassily Kandinsky and recognizable for its leather-strap seating supports — and the caned Cesca chair.

Breuer also made several notable designs in molded plywood, including a chaise and nesting table for the British firm Isokon and a student furniture suite commissioned in 1938 for a dormitory at Bryn Mawr College. Whether in metal or wood, Breuer’s design objects are elegant and adaptable examples of classic modernist design — useful and appropriate in any environment.

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Creator: Marcel Breuer
Marcel Breuer Red Canvas Wassily Lounge Chair by Knoll Studio
Marcel Breuer Red Canvas Wassily Lounge Chair by Knoll Studio

Marcel Breuer Red Canvas Wassily Lounge Chair by Knoll Studio

$4,081

Marcel Breuer Red Canvas Wassily Lounge Chair by Knoll Studio

By Marcel Breuer, Knoll

Located in Vilnius, LT

Wassily lounge chair, designed by Marcel Breuer, circa 1925. In red canvas upholstery, chromed steel tube frame. Marked/stamped on the metal frame: KnollStudio with Marcel Breuer sig...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Chrome

Mid-century Cesca chair designed by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy, 1960s
Mid-century Cesca chair designed by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy, 1960s

Mid-century Cesca chair designed by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy, 1960s

$1,299 / item

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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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Steel

1970s Marcel Breuer B33 for Knoll Bauhaus Design Chairs, Set of 4
1970s Marcel Breuer B33 for Knoll Bauhaus Design Chairs, Set of 4

1970s Marcel Breuer B33 for Knoll Bauhaus Design Chairs, Set of 4

$7,803

1970s Marcel Breuer B33 for Knoll Bauhaus Design Chairs, Set of 4

By Marcel Breuer, Knoll

Located in Brescia, IT

Marcel Breuer B33 chairs, pair Knoll International Italy / USA, c. 1970 Chrome-plated steel Fabric Seat Ufficio Tecnico 1971 Ufficio Tecnico, Knoll International's in-house team of engineers and designers, introduced the award-winning Spoleto chair...

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1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Metal

Marcel Breuer for Thonet Pair of "Cesca" Chairs, Italy 1970s
Marcel Breuer for Thonet Pair of "Cesca" Chairs, Italy 1970s

Marcel Breuer for Thonet Pair of "Cesca" Chairs, Italy 1970s

$1,684 / set

Marcel Breuer for Thonet Pair of "Cesca" Chairs, Italy 1970s

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Naples, IT

Set of 2 mod chairs." Cesca" designed by Marcel Breuer, black-stained walnut wood backrest, chromed steel tubular frame and Vienna straw. Mark Thonet. Marcel Breuer conceived the fi...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Metal

CESCA Chair 1970s
CESCA Chair 1970s

CESCA Chair 1970s

$452Sale Price|20% Off

CESCA Chair 1970s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Cesca Chair Period: 1970s Style: Mid-century modern, classic Materials: wood, cane webbing, chromed metal frame Colours: Black wood, Chromed metal frame Condition: Wood and cane...

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1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Chrome

Set Six Marcel Breuer Mid Century Modern Cesca Chairs Knoll International 1973
Set Six Marcel Breuer Mid Century Modern Cesca Chairs Knoll International 1973

Set Six Marcel Breuer Mid Century Modern Cesca Chairs Knoll International 1973

$8,995 / set

Set Six Marcel Breuer Mid Century Modern Cesca Chairs Knoll International 1973

By Knoll, Marcel Breuer

Located in Portland, OR

This is a set of six original Cesca chairs designed by Marcel Breuer & made by Knoll International, each chair with the original Knoll label, New York 1973. This iconic chair was des...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Chrome

Italian Cesca Chair 1952 After Marcel Breuer
Italian Cesca Chair 1952 After Marcel Breuer

Italian Cesca Chair 1952 After Marcel Breuer

$980

Italian Cesca Chair 1952 After Marcel Breuer

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Čelinac, BA

Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair Italy 1952

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Chrome

Marcel Breuer Wassily Black Leather Lounge Chair by Gavina
Marcel Breuer Wassily Black Leather Lounge Chair by Gavina

Marcel Breuer Wassily Black Leather Lounge Chair by Gavina

$2,437Sale Price|30% Off

Marcel Breuer Wassily Black Leather Lounge Chair by Gavina

By Marcel Breuer, Gavina

Located in Vilnius, LT

Vintage Wassily lounge chair, designed by Marcel Breuer, circa 1925. In black leather, chromed steel tube frame. Manufactured by Gavina and labeled on the frame. Marcel Breuer signat...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Chrome, Steel

1970s Marcel Breuer Iconic S64 Chairs by Gordon International, a Set of 4
1970s Marcel Breuer Iconic S64 Chairs by Gordon International, a Set of 4

1970s Marcel Breuer Iconic S64 Chairs by Gordon International, a Set of 4

$1,500 / set

1970s Marcel Breuer Iconic S64 Chairs by Gordon International, a Set of 4

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Germantown, MD

1970s Marcel Breuer S64 Chairs by Gordon International made in Italy. Good vintage condition. Measures 23.6"W x 23.6"D x 31.5"H seat height is 17.7".

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Metal, Chrome

Marcel Breuer Wassily Lounge Chair by Gavina
Marcel Breuer Wassily Lounge Chair by Gavina

Marcel Breuer Wassily Lounge Chair by Gavina

$2,437Sale Price|30% Off

Marcel Breuer Wassily Lounge Chair by Gavina

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Vilnius, LT

Vintage Wassily lounge chair, designed by Marcel Breuer, circa 1925. Stamped signature of Marcel Breuer on the leather. In white leather, chromed steel tube frame.    

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Chrome

Marcel Breuer b34 Chair 1930s
Marcel Breuer b34 Chair 1930s

Marcel Breuer b34 Chair 1930s

$2,456Sale Price|20% Off

Marcel Breuer b34 Chair 1930s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Čelinac, BA

Marcel Breuer B34 chair was made in Czechoslovakia in 1930 for Bata Snofmaner store.

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Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Formica

Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair for THONET 1978
Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair for THONET 1978

Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair for THONET 1978

$1,180

Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair for THONET 1978

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Čelinac, BA

Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair 1978

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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Chrome

1970s in the Style of Marcel Breuer White Leather Wassily Chair
1970s in the Style of Marcel Breuer White Leather Wassily Chair

1970s in the Style of Marcel Breuer White Leather Wassily Chair

$335Sale Price|55% Off

1970s in the Style of Marcel Breuer White Leather Wassily Chair

By Marcel Breuer

Located in San Gabriel, CA

30" height x 30" width x 25" depth 1970s Bauhaus in the Style of Marcel Breuer Wassily Chair. Some light scuffs, worn leather. The tubing as a continuou...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Chrome

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

Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer, 1928-1968

$5,402

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 Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Abalone

Pair of Marcel Breuer B64 Design Cesca Pair of Chairs by Gavina, circa 1960
Pair of Marcel Breuer B64 Design Cesca Pair of Chairs by Gavina, circa 1960

Pair of Marcel Breuer B64 Design Cesca Pair of Chairs by Gavina, circa 1960

$5,413 / set

Pair of Marcel Breuer B64 Design Cesca Pair of Chairs by Gavina, circa 1960

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Pair of Chairs, model Cesca, designed by Marcel Breuer. Manufactured in Italy around 1960 by Gavina manufacturer. Metal pipe frame, wood seat and back structure and rattan. In good...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Metal

CESCA Chair By Marcel Breuer Italy 1970s
CESCA Chair By Marcel Breuer Italy 1970s

CESCA Chair By Marcel Breuer Italy 1970s

$990

CESCA Chair By Marcel Breuer Italy 1970s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Čelinac, BA

Cesca Chair By Marcel Breuer Italy 1970s

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Chrome

Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair, circa 1980
Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair, circa 1980

Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair, circa 1980

$1,440

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, wood seat and back structure and rattan. In good condition, with minor wear c...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Chrome

Cesca Chair After Marcel Breuer Italy 1960s
Cesca Chair After Marcel Breuer Italy 1960s

Cesca Chair After Marcel Breuer Italy 1960s

$745

Cesca Chair After Marcel Breuer Italy 1960s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Čelinac, BA

After Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair Italy 1960s

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Chrome

Set of Eight Restored Bauhaus Cesca Chairs, by M. Breuer, Chrome, Italy, 1980s
Set of Eight Restored Bauhaus Cesca Chairs, by M. Breuer, Chrome, Italy, 1980s

Set of Eight Restored Bauhaus Cesca Chairs, by M. Breuer, Chrome, Italy, 1980s

$4,862 / set

Set of Eight Restored Bauhaus Cesca Chairs, by M. Breuer, Chrome, Italy, 1980s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This iconic Cesca chair, an original design masterpiece by Marcel Breuer in the Bauhaus style, represents the pinnacle of "Made in Italy" quality. This authentic chair by the famous ...

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1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

S33 Marcel Breuer Brown Leather & Chrome Set of Six Chairs
S33 Marcel Breuer Brown Leather & Chrome Set of Six Chairs

S33 Marcel Breuer Brown Leather & Chrome Set of Six Chairs

$7,400 / set

S33 Marcel Breuer Brown Leather & Chrome Set of Six Chairs

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

The "B34" chair, designed by Marcel Breuer, is a significant piece of modernist furniture. Marcel Breuer, a Hungarian-born architect and designer, was associated with the Bauhaus sch...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Chrome

Set of 6 Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer, Mid-Century Modern Metal & Wood Classic
Set of 6 Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer, Mid-Century Modern Metal & Wood Classic

Set of 6 Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer, Mid-Century Modern Metal & Wood Classic

$5,413 / set

Set of 6 Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer, Mid-Century Modern Metal & Wood Classic

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Introducing this exceptional set of 6 Cesca chairs, designed by the renowned Marcel Breuer and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960. These iconic Mid-Century Modern chairs showcase a pe...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Metal

Iconic Marcel Breuer "B35" Chrome and Cane Lounge Chairs
Iconic Marcel Breuer "B35" Chrome and Cane Lounge Chairs

Iconic Marcel Breuer "B35" Chrome and Cane Lounge Chairs

$3,650 / item

Iconic Marcel Breuer "B35" Chrome and Cane Lounge Chairs

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Austin, TX

This iconic piece was designed by Marcel Breuer, a Hungarian born master architect and furniture designer. Fun fact: one of these "B 35" chairs is part of th...

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Mid-20th Century American Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Chrome

Pair of Restored Bauhaus Cesca Chairs, by M. Breuer, Chrome, Beech, Italy, 1980s
Pair of Restored Bauhaus Cesca Chairs, by M. Breuer, Chrome, Beech, Italy, 1980s

Pair of Restored Bauhaus Cesca Chairs, by M. Breuer, Chrome, Beech, Italy, 1980s

$1,260 / set

Pair of Restored Bauhaus Cesca Chairs, by M. Breuer, Chrome, Beech, Italy, 1980s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This iconic Cesca chair, an original design masterpiece by Marcel Breuer in the Bauhaus style, represents the pinnacle of "Made in Italy" quality. This authentic chair by the famous ...

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1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Wassily Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina
Wassily Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina

Wassily Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina

$5,900 / set

Wassily Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina

By Gavina, Marcel Breuer

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1970s. Italy. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Black leather slings with metal frame. Welded end caps on tubes. Gavina tag.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Metal

Set of Two After Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs Italy 1970s
Set of Two After Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs Italy 1970s

Set of Two After Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs Italy 1970s

$1,690 / set

Set of Two After Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs Italy 1970s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Čelinac, BA

Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs Set of Two Italy 1970s

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Chrome

Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs, Rattan & Metal, Mid-Century Modern
Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs, Rattan & Metal, Mid-Century Modern

Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs, Rattan & Metal, Mid-Century Modern

$3,549 / set

Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs, Rattan & Metal, Mid-Century Modern

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Set of two chairs, model Cesca, designed by Marcel Breuer circa 1960, by unknown manufacturer. Metal pipe frame, wood seat and back structure and rattan. In good condition, with ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Metal

Marcel Breuer TI-1A Chair / Authentic Bauhaus Chair
Marcel Breuer TI-1A Chair / Authentic Bauhaus Chair

Marcel Breuer TI-1A Chair / Authentic Bauhaus Chair

$116,800

Marcel Breuer TI-1A Chair / Authentic Bauhaus Chair

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Zürich, CH

Sculptural qualities define this object. A vivid dynamic between the different volumes and surfaces, showing different qualities from different angles. Its expressive form offers a c...

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1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Set of 4 Marcel Breuer Cesca Metal and Wood Mid-Century Modern Chairs, C. 1960
Set of 4 Marcel Breuer Cesca Metal and Wood Mid-Century Modern Chairs, C. 1960

Set of 4 Marcel Breuer Cesca Metal and Wood Mid-Century Modern Chairs, C. 1960

$7,083 / set

Set of 4 Marcel Breuer Cesca Metal and Wood Mid-Century Modern Chairs, C. 1960

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

This set of four Cesca chairs, designed by Marcel Breuer, is a true testament to the iconic Bauhaus movement of the 20th century. Manufactured in Italy by an unknown manufacturer cir...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Metal

Alivar Mvsevm Cesca Chair designed by Marcel Breuer in 1929
Alivar Mvsevm Cesca Chair designed by Marcel Breuer in 1929

Alivar Mvsevm Cesca Chair designed by Marcel Breuer in 1929

$558 / item

Alivar Mvsevm Cesca Chair designed by Marcel Breuer in 1929

By Alivar, Marcel Breuer

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Alivar Model: Cesca Designer: Marcel Breuer Year: 1929 The Cesca chair, designed by Marcel Breuer in 1929, is a classic cantilevered chair that draws inspiration from earlier...

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2010s Italian Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Steel

Set of 4 Cesca chairs, Gavina, 1960 tubular steel and Vienna straw
Set of 4 Cesca chairs, Gavina, 1960 tubular steel and Vienna straw

Set of 4 Cesca chairs, Gavina, 1960 tubular steel and Vienna straw

$4,908 / set

Set of 4 Cesca chairs, Gavina, 1960 tubular steel and Vienna straw

By Gavina, Marcel Breuer

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Set of 4 chairs mod. Cesca, Marcel Breuer, Gavina, Italy, 1960. Bent chrome-plated tubular steel frame.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Steel

Mid Century Model MG5 leather chair by Marcel Breuer, 1970’s
Mid Century Model MG5 leather chair by Marcel Breuer, 1970’s

Mid Century Model MG5 leather chair by Marcel Breuer, 1970’s

$902

Mid Century Model MG5 leather chair by Marcel Breuer, 1970’s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Delft, NL

Chair MG5 by Marcel Breuer in black saddle leather name: chair MG5 designer: Marcel Breuer, inspired by Mart Stam (Dutch) manufacturer: JOX Interni, Italy design year: 1928 year of m...

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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Metal

Set of Four Restored Bauhaus Cesca Chairs, by M. Breuer, Chrome, Italy, 1980s
Set of Four Restored Bauhaus Cesca Chairs, by M. Breuer, Chrome, Italy, 1980s

Set of Four Restored Bauhaus Cesca Chairs, by M. Breuer, Chrome, Italy, 1980s

$2,461 / set

Set of Four Restored Bauhaus Cesca Chairs, by M. Breuer, Chrome, Italy, 1980s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This iconic Cesca chair, an original design masterpiece by Marcel Breuer in the Bauhaus style, represents the pinnacle of "Made in Italy" quality. This authentic chair by the famous ...

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1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Marcel Breuer S64 Chair by Thonet, 1982
Marcel Breuer S64 Chair by Thonet, 1982

Marcel Breuer S64 Chair by Thonet, 1982

$1,500

Marcel Breuer S64 Chair by Thonet, 1982

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Balen, BE

Iconic tubular steel chair model S 64, designed by Marcel Breuer for Thonet in 1928. The frame is made of chromed tubular steel. The seat and backrest are covered with the "Viennese ...

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1980s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Steel

Marcel Breuer per Gavina Set of Four Cesca Chairs, Italy 1970s
Marcel Breuer per Gavina Set of Four Cesca Chairs, Italy 1970s

Marcel Breuer per Gavina Set of Four Cesca Chairs, Italy 1970s

$7,083 / set

Marcel Breuer per Gavina Set of Four Cesca Chairs, Italy 1970s

By Marcel Breuer, Gavina

Located in Naples, IT

Gruppo di quattro sedie Mod. Cesca di Marcel Breuer per Gavina - Italia - con etichetta originale. Le sedie presentano lievi segni di usura, i sedili sono originali in paglia di Vien...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Chrome

Marcel Breuer Aluminium Chair 1933 ICF Cadsana Italy MoMa Museum Bauhaus Black
Marcel Breuer Aluminium Chair 1933 ICF Cadsana Italy MoMa Museum Bauhaus Black

Marcel Breuer Aluminium Chair 1933 ICF Cadsana Italy MoMa Museum Bauhaus Black

$5,402

Marcel Breuer Aluminium Chair 1933 ICF Cadsana Italy MoMa Museum Bauhaus Black

By Marcel Breuer, ICF De Padova

Located in Munster, NRW

Marcel Breuer - Aluminium Chair 1933, manufactured by ICF Cadsana, Italy - MoMa German-born architect Marcel Breuer (1902-1981) was one of the most important designers of the 20th c...

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1920s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Aluminum

Set of Four Original Bauhaus Cesca Chairs, by M. Breuer, Chrome, Italy, 1980s
Set of Four Original Bauhaus Cesca Chairs, by M. Breuer, Chrome, Italy, 1980s

Set of Four Original Bauhaus Cesca Chairs, by M. Breuer, Chrome, Italy, 1980s

$2,461 / set

Set of Four Original Bauhaus Cesca Chairs, by M. Breuer, Chrome, Italy, 1980s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This iconic Cesca chair, an original design work by Marcel Breuer in the Bauhaus style, represents the pinnacle of "Made in Italy" quality. This authentic chair by the famous Austria...

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1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Four Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina
Four Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina

Four Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina

$10,037 / set

Four Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina

By Marcel Breuer

Located in London, England

Cesca chairs, also known as Cesca-style chairs, are a type of modernist furniture design that has become an iconic piece of 20th-century design. They were created by the Hungarian-born American designer Marcel Breuer in the late 1920s. The name "Cesca" is derived from Breuer's daughter's name, Francesca. Cesca chairs are known for their minimalist and Bauhaus-inspired aesthetic. They represent the principles of the Bauhaus school, which emphasized functionality, simplicity, and the use of modern materials. Cesca chairs have achieved iconic status in the world of design and are considered classics of modernist furniture design. They are part of the permanent collections of many museums and are still in production by various furniture manufacturers. Set off four Cesca chairs finished in black by Marcel Breuer for Gavina SpA...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Steel

Marcel Breuer MB-WB 301 Chair / Authentic Modern
Marcel Breuer MB-WB 301 Chair / Authentic Modern

Marcel Breuer MB-WB 301 Chair / Authentic Modern

$16,300

Marcel Breuer MB-WB 301 Chair / Authentic Modern

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Zürich, CH

Sculptural qualities define this object. A vivid dynamic between different gestures and surfaces, showing different qualities from different angles. Its experimental approach reveals...

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1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Steel

Bauhaus Cesca B64 Armchair by Marcel Breuer, Italy 1928
Bauhaus Cesca B64 Armchair by Marcel Breuer, Italy 1928

Bauhaus Cesca B64 Armchair by Marcel Breuer, Italy 1928

$780

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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1920s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Steel

Restored Bauhaus Cesca Chair, by Marcel Breuer, Chrome, Beech, Italy, 1980s
Restored Bauhaus Cesca Chair, by Marcel Breuer, Chrome, Beech, Italy, 1980s

Restored Bauhaus Cesca Chair, by Marcel Breuer, Chrome, Beech, Italy, 1980s

$660

Restored Bauhaus Cesca Chair, by Marcel Breuer, Chrome, Beech, Italy, 1980s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This iconic Cesca chair, an original design masterpiece by Marcel Breuer in the Bauhaus style, represents the pinnacle of "Made in Italy" quality. This authentic chair by the famous ...

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1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Vintage Tubular Chrome Ratan Bauhaus Pair of Chairs by Marcel Breuer, 1930s
Vintage Tubular Chrome Ratan Bauhaus Pair of Chairs by Marcel Breuer, 1930s

Vintage Tubular Chrome Ratan Bauhaus Pair of Chairs by Marcel Breuer, 1930s

$1,684 / set

Vintage Tubular Chrome Ratan Bauhaus Pair of Chairs by Marcel Breuer, 1930s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This original Bauhaus chairs designed by Marcel Breuer are a perfect representation of the simplistic elegance of the Bauhaus Era. This is a perfect example of German Bauhaus styl...

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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Chrome

Set of 4 Marcel Breuer Cesca Armchairs by Gavina, circa 1960
Set of 4 Marcel Breuer Cesca Armchairs by Gavina, circa 1960

Set of 4 Marcel Breuer Cesca Armchairs by Gavina, circa 1960

$7,820 / set

Set of 4 Marcel Breuer Cesca Armchairs by Gavina, circa 1960

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Set of 4 Cesca chairs, designed by Marcel Breuer. Manufactured in Italy, circa 1960 by Unknown manufacturer. Metal pipe frame, wood seat an...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Metal

Mid-Century German S32 Cantilever Chair by Marcel Breuer & Mart Stam, 1970s
Mid-Century German S32 Cantilever Chair by Marcel Breuer & Mart Stam, 1970s

Mid-Century German S32 Cantilever Chair by Marcel Breuer & Mart Stam, 1970s

$1,173

Mid-Century German S32 Cantilever Chair by Marcel Breuer & Mart Stam, 1970s

By Mart Stam, Marcel Breuer

Located in Hamburg, DE

The thonet s32 is a classic under the bauhaus steel pipe furniture after a design marcel breuer and mart stam. Here in a version with black synthetic leathe...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Metal

Set Of Thre THONET Cesca Chair By Marcel Breuer Austria 1978
Set Of Thre THONET Cesca Chair By Marcel Breuer Austria 1978

Set Of Thre THONET Cesca Chair By Marcel Breuer Austria 1978

$3,570 / set

Set Of Thre THONET Cesca Chair By Marcel Breuer Austria 1978

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Čelinac, BA

Set Of Thre Cesca Chair For THONET By Marcel Breuer 1978

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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1st Production Marcel Breuer Long Chair for Isokon 1935/36 moulded bent plywood
1st Production Marcel Breuer Long Chair for Isokon 1935/36 moulded bent plywood

1st Production Marcel Breuer Long Chair for Isokon 1935/36 moulded bent plywood

$34,380

1st Production Marcel Breuer Long Chair for Isokon 1935/36 moulded bent plywood

By Luterma, Isokon, Marcel Breuer

Located in Uxbridge, GB

Marcel Breuer 'Long Chair', 1935/36 Laminated birch frame, bent plywood seat and back Width - 132cm - 52 inches Depth - 61.5cm - 24¼ inches Height - 79cm - 31 inches Seat Height (Lowest Point) 18cm - 7 inches Made by Luterma, Estonia for Isokon, UK. A rare and historically significant example of the Isokon Long Chair...

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1930s Estonian Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Chairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Set of 3 Pcs. Mid-Century Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs by Gavina
Set of 3 Pcs. Mid-Century Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs by Gavina

Set of 3 Pcs. Mid-Century Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs by Gavina

$4,201 / set

Set of 3 Pcs. Mid-Century Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs by Gavina

By Gavina, Marcel Breuer

Located in Vilnius, LT

Set of 3 pieces Cesca chairs designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928's. Production circa 1970-80's These chairs are created in tubular chrome and woven cane rattan seat and back. With Gavi...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Bauhaus Chrome Armchair B34 by Marcel Breuer / Mücke & Melder, 1930s /Eisengarn
Bauhaus Chrome Armchair B34 by Marcel Breuer / Mücke & Melder, 1930s /Eisengarn

Bauhaus Chrome Armchair B34 by Marcel Breuer / Mücke & Melder, 1930s /Eisengarn

$2,404

Bauhaus Chrome Armchair B34 by Marcel Breuer / Mücke & Melder, 1930s /Eisengarn

By Marcel Breuer, Mücke & Melder

Located in Praha, CZ

- 1930s, Czechoslovakia - completely original condition ( two screws under armrests replaced) - original iron fabric / eisengarn.  

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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Gordon International Marcel Breuer B64 Cantilever Upholstered Chairs, Set of 4
Gordon International Marcel Breuer B64 Cantilever Upholstered Chairs, Set of 4

Gordon International Marcel Breuer B64 Cantilever Upholstered Chairs, Set of 4

$1,896 / set

Gordon International Marcel Breuer B64 Cantilever Upholstered Chairs, Set of 4

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Germantown, MD

Iconic set of four Marcel Breuer Cesca S64 cantilever armchairs featuring an ebonized lacquered beech frame finish. Beautifully crafted from tubular chrome-plated steel frames and or...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Metal, Chrome

'S32' Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer and Gavina
'S32' Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer and Gavina

'S32' Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer and Gavina

$1,375 / item

'S32' Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer and Gavina

By Marcel Breuer

Located in London, England

1960's Cesca chair from Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy. Made from chromed metal, wood, and rattan. Manufacturing label present, and Gavina sticker on the underside. Restored by Golborne 44...

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1970s European Vintage Marcel Breuer Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Czech Bauhaus Armchairs, Marcel Breuer and Thonet, Chrome, Fabric, 1930s
Pair of Czech Bauhaus Armchairs, Marcel Breuer and Thonet, Chrome, Fabric, 1930s

Pair of Czech Bauhaus Armchairs, Marcel Breuer and Thonet, Chrome, Fabric, 1930s

$3,841 / set

Pair of Czech Bauhaus Armchairs, Marcel Breuer and Thonet, Chrome, Fabric, 1930s

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

License Thonet according to the design of Marcel Breuer Fully restored. Armchairs, 2 pcs Style: Bauhaus. Period: 1930-1939. Material: Fabric and chrome-plated steel Source: C...

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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1930s Marcel Breuer B34 Chair, Czechoslovakia
1930s Marcel Breuer B34 Chair, Czechoslovakia

1930s Marcel Breuer B34 Chair, Czechoslovakia

$1,443

1930s Marcel Breuer B34 Chair, Czechoslovakia

By Marcel Breuer, Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Newly Chromed - New canvas - Originally painted wooden armrests with some signs of use - Manufacturer: Thonet (TON).

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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Marcel Breuer Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Marcel Breuer chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Marcel Breuer chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Marcel Breuer chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 78 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 2 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original chairs by Marcel Breuer were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider chairs by Giancarlo Piretti, Chiavari, and Gio Ponti. Prices for Marcel Breuer chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $470 and can go as high as $107,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,446.

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Questions About Marcel Breuer Chairs
  • Who is Marcel Breuer?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Marcel Breuer was an architect and furniture designer who made a major impact on modern design by introducing new materials and emphasizing the importance of form matching function. He was born in Pécs, Hungary, in 1902, and was a part of the Bauhaus school. You’ll find a collection of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.
  • How do I pronounce Marcel Breuer?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To pronounce Marcel Breuer, say "mar-SELL BROO-ur." The artist's first and last name both originate from the Hungarian language. Breuer was born in Pécs, Hungary, on May 21, 1902. You can shop a variety of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.
  • Where was Marcel Breuer born?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Marcel Breuer was born in Pécs, Hungary, on May 21, 1902. He attended the Bauhaus design school in Weimar, Germany, and eventually became a part of the faculty. After the Nazis shut the school down, Breuer moved to the U.S. He died in New York City on July 1, 1981. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Marcel Breuer furniture.
  • What inspired Marcel Breuer?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The Dutch art movement De Stijl inspired Marcel Breuer's early work. Artists in the movement like Piet Mondrian created art that adhered to the principles of geometry. This idea resonated with Breuer and informed his designs. Shop a selection of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.
  • What is Marcel Breuer known for?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    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.
  • What is marcel breuer famous for?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    Marcel Breuer is famous for being one of 20th-century modernism’s most influential innovators. His most well-known furniture pieces were crafted of tubular steel, including the Wassily chair and the caned Cesca chair. Breuer also made several notable designs in molded plywood, including a chaise longue and nesting table for the British firm Isokon and a student furniture suite commissioned in 1938 for a dormitory at Bryn Mawr College. Breuer’s designs are elegant and adaptable examples of modernism, useful and appropriate in any environment. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Marcel Breuer furniture.
  • What did Marcel Breuer design?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Over the course of his life, Marcel Breuer designed many things. Furniture was one of his main focuses, and he created many influential pieces, including the Wassily lounge chair, the Cesca chair and the Laccio side table. Shop a collection of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.
  • Did Marcel Breuer teach at Bauhaus?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Marcel Breuer taught at the Bauhaus design school in Weimar, Germany. He arrived at the institution in 1920 as a student. By 1925, his duties expanded to include teaching classes of his own and running the school's furniture shop. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Marcel Breuer furniture.
  • What chairs did Marcel Breuer design?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Marcel Breuer designed several chairs. One of his best-known pieces is the Wassily lounge chair made of tubular steel and leather straps. Breuer named the chair after the artist Wassily Kandinsky. Among the designer's other notable chairs are the Cesca chair, the B35 lounge chair and the S 35. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Marcel Breuer chairs.
  • Where are Marcel Breuer chairs made?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Today, Marcel Breuer chairs are made in the factory locations of the furniture manufacturer Knoll, Inc. It operates production facilities in Italy and Canada, as well as in Pennsylvania and Michigan in the U.S. Find a collection of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.
  • How can you tell an original Marcel Breuer chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    There are a number of ways that you can tell an original Marcel Breuer chair. One trick is to examine the frame. If you see end caps, you're likely looking at a replica. Authentic Breuer chairs featured polished, welded ends. Some chairs also feature stickers that identify the model name located under their seats. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted Marcel Breuer chairs.
  • Where did Marcel Breuer create the Cesca chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Marcel Breuer created the Cesca chair while splitting his time between Paris and Germany. He made the chair in 1928, shortly after he left the Bauhaus school, but you can clearly see the influence of the institution's design principles in the clean, simple lines of the piece. Find a range of Marcel Breuer Cesca chairs on 1stDibs.
  • What are Marcel Breuer chair legs made out of?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Most Marcel Breuer chair legs are made out of bent tubular steel. The designer introduced this radical new material to modern furniture design with his Wassily Model B3 lounge chair. On 1stDibs, you can shop a collection of Marcel Breuer chairs.
  • When did Marcel Breuer become an apprentice at the Bauhaus?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Marcel Breuer became an apprentice and student at the Bauhaus school in 1920. He made a big impression on the school's founder, Walter Gropius, and later became the head of the institution's furniture workshop. Find a selection of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.
  • What design school was Marcel Breuer associated with?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Marcel Breuer was associated with the Bauhaus school in Weimar, Germany. After attending classes as a student, Breuer became the head of the school's furniture shop. While working there, he created the Wassily lounge chair, introducing the use of tubular steel frames to modern furniture design. Find a variety of Marcel Breuer chairs on 1stDibs.
  • Why did Marcel Breuer choose a bicycle tube?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Marcel Breuer chose a bicycle tube frame to create his Wassily lounge chair because he was impressed by the strength and weight properties of the steel. The chair was a landmark in furniture design and opened the doors to the use of tubular steel frames in many chairs, tables and sofas produced during the modern period. You’ll find a selection of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.
  • How do I identify Marcel Breuer bar stools?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To identify Marcel Breuer bar stools, start by examining the frame. Genuine models will usually feature smooth, welded ends. Most reproductions have end caps instead. You can also look for a sticker that bears the model name on the underside of the seat. On 1stDibs, find a range of expertly vetted Marcel Breuer bar stools.
  • How do I reupholster a Marcel Breuer Cesca chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To reupholster a Marcel Breuer Cesca chair, first pry out the staples, remove the original upholstery and disassemble the chair. Place the new fabric on a flat surface and position the seat upside down. Fold the fabric over the edge and secure it with a staple gun. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Marcel Breuer Cesca chairs.
  • What was most innovative about Marcel Breuer’s model B3 chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    What was most innovative about Marcel Breuer's Model B3 chair was its frame. Also known as the Wassily lounge chair, the piece featured a lightweight, sturdy tubular steel frame inspired by the artist's Adler bicycle. His use of the metal started a radical shift in furniture design. You’ll find a variety of Marcel Breuer Model B3 chairs 1stDibs.
  • What material did Marcel Breuer introduce to modern furniture design?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Marcel Breuer introduced the material of tubular steel to modern furniture design. He employed it in many of his chairs, tables and sofas, prizing the material because it minimized the weight of pieces without sacrificing their strength. Shop a range of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.

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