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Thonet Cesca

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
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Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Chrome

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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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Chrome

Cesca Chair by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Germany, 1990s
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cesca armchair model S64 by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, crafted in 1992. The frame, meticulously
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1990s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair for THONET 1978
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Čelinac, BA
Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair 1978
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Chrome

Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair for THONET 1978
Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair for THONET 1978
H 30.71 in W 22.45 in D 22.05 in
1960s Cesca Chair By Marcel Breuer for Thonet
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1960s Cesca chairs by Marcel Breuer for Thonet. One area of caning is fine, the 3 other
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Vintage 1960s Armchairs

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Wood

1970s Cesca B64 Armchair by Marcel Breuer for Knoll / Thonet 1x Avail
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 'Cesca' armchair, model B64, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. These
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Armchairs

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Brass, Steel

1980’s Bauhaus Pair Chromcraft Armchairs Style Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer
By Thonet, Chromcraft, Marcel Breuer
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus pair of Chromcraft armchairs in the style of Cesca Chairs by Marcel
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20th Century American Bauhaus Chairs

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Chrome

Cesca Armchair by Marcel Breuer for Stendig
By Marcel Breuer, Stendig Co.
Located in Dorchester, MA
First manufactured in 1928 by Thonet, Marcel Breuer's Cesca Chair has become an icon of modern
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20th Century Italian Bauhaus Armchairs

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Chrome

Cesca Armchair by Marcel Breuer for Stendig
Cesca Armchair by Marcel Breuer for Stendig
H 31.5 in W 23.5 in D 23.5 in

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Mercel Breuer for Thonet "Cesca" Chairs, Italy, 1950s
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Naples, IT
Pair of chairs by Marcel Breuer for Thonet 1950, the supporting structure made of continuous
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Chrome

Marcel Breuer for Thonet "Cesca" Chairs, Set of 4, Italy, 1960s
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Naples, IT
Set of 4 chairs by Marcel Breuer for Thonet 1960, the supporting structure made of continuous
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Chrome

Original Midcentury Cesca Chair by Thonet
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this beautiful Cesca by Marcel Breuer for Thonet from the 1940's. Nearly
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Marcel Breuer S32 Cesca Chair, 1970s Thonet
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Marcel Breuer s32 'Cesca' dining chair with a cantilevered tubular chrome frame, cane and wooden
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Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Marcel Breuer S32 Cesca Chair, 1970s Thonet
Marcel Breuer S32 Cesca Chair, 1970s Thonet
H 33.08 in W 17.72 in D 18.9 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
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Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Cesca Dining Chairs 'B64' Marcel Breuer for Thonet
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Antwerp, BE
Marcel Breuer, 'Cesca' armchair model S64, Thonet Austria 1992 Bauhaus design Classic in tubular
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Early 20th Century Austrian Bauhaus Armchairs

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Chrome

Marcel Breuer Cesca chairs for thonet 1970s set of 4
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful set of four Cesca dining chairs in chrome, webbing and black stained seat by Marcel
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Vintage 1960s Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Marcel Breuer per Thonet Coppia di Sedie "Cesca", Italia 1970s
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Naples, IT
Set di 2 sedie Mod." Cesca" disegnata da Marcel Breuer, schienale in legno noce tinto nero
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Marce Breur Midcentury Chairs Model Cesca by Thonet, 1970s
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in bari, IT
Born from the idea of reinterpreting the Mart Stam cantilever chair, reducing the tubular and inserting curved wood and Indian cane. In addition to the Classic woven cane cover, the...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Marcel Breuer per Thonet Coppia di Sedie "Cesca", Italia 1970s
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Naples, IT
Set di 2 sedie Mod." Cesca" disegnata da Marcel Breuer, schienale in legno noce tinto nero
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Vintage Cesca Mid Century Italian Cantilever Chairs, Thonet Mundus
By Thonet-Mundus
Located in Zagreb, HR
Netherlands. No manufacturer's mark present, but the chairs are most definitely a vintage 1970-1979 Thonet
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Cesca Dining Chairs 'B64' Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Set of Four
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Antwerp, BE
Marcel Breuer, 'Cesca' armchair model S64, Thonet Austria, 1992 Bauhaus design Classic in
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Early 20th Century Austrian Bauhaus Armchairs

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Chrome

Cesca Dining Chairs 'B64' Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Set of Four
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Antwerp, BE
Marcel Breuer, 'Cesca' armchair model S64, Thonet Austria 1992, set of four. Bauhaus design
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Early 20th Century Austrian Bauhaus Armchairs

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Chrome

Austrian mid-century modern Chairs Cesca by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, 1960s
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in MIlano, IT
Austrian Thonet chairs in black wood and metal, 19 Cesca style chairs with seat and back in black
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs Thonet Cantilever Chairs Woven Cane Chrome
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Basel, BS
Pair of iconic Marcel Breuer S 32 chairs for Thonet, manufactured in 1984 by Thonet. Made of
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Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

A Marcel Breuer S64 'Cesca' Chair for Thonet
By Marcel Breuer
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
wood and material upholstery and this original piece was manufactured by Thonet and labelled to this
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Chrome

A Marcel Breuer S64 'Cesca' Chair for Thonet
A Marcel Breuer S64 'Cesca' Chair for Thonet
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in L 32.29 in
A beautiful set of 6 iconic cesca chairs made by GFM, circa 1940s(?)
By Thonet
Located in Houston, TX
A beautiful set of 6 iconic cesca chairs made by GFM, circa 1940s(?). Early production Marcel
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Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Marcel Breuer Cesca S32 Chairs, 1980s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Den Haag, NL
Breuer model S32 manufactured in Italy by Cesca, 1980s Very nice color on the wood. Good condition.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Marcel Breuer Cesca S32 Chairs, 1980s
Marcel Breuer Cesca S32 Chairs, 1980s
H 31.5 in W 18.51 in L 31.5 in
Four Marcel Breuer Thonet B32 Bauhaus Classic 'Cesca' Chairs
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Sharon, CT
Marcel Breuer built for the Neumann's in 1953. These B32's are pre Knoll, most likely by Thonet or
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Mid-20th Century American Bauhaus Side Chairs

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Bentwood

Six Midcentury Marcel Breuer "Cesca" Armchairs, Italy, 1970
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Almelo, NL
Beautiful set of six “Cesca” armchairs manufactured in Italy, 1970. Cane seat and back with wood
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Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Chairs

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Chrome

Set of Six ‘Cesca’ B32 Side Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Thonet
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
The B32 side chair was designed by Marcel Breuer for Thonet in 1927. These original Thonet chairs
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Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Vintage Set of 6 Marcel Breuers Cesca Chair by Thonet in Black
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Houston, TX
The absolute bauhaus classic: Marcel Breuers cesca chair by Thonet. This model is one of the most
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Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Armchairs

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Chrome

Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Cesca Dining Room Chairs, 1970s, Set of 24
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Almelo, NL
Beautiful set of 24 “Cesca” dining chairs manufactured in the 1970s. Cesca chairs were originally
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Late 20th Century European Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Set of 50 Marcel Breuer Bauhaus "Cesca" Armchairs, Manufactured in Italy
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Almelo, NL
Beautiful set of 50 “Cesca” armchairs by Marcel Breuer, manufactured in Italy. Black finish cane
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Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Armchairs

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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
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Dining Set of 4 Cesca Chairs and Table by Marcel Breuer for Thonet
By Marcel Breuer
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Dining Set of 4 Marcel Breuer chairs and table, tubular chrome frame, original cane seats and black lacquered wood. I bought this complete set from the original owner in Palm Springs...
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Mid-20th Century North American Bauhaus Dining Room Sets

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Chrome

Marcel Breuer Upholstered Thonet Cesca Chairs
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An original set of 4 Marcel Breuer Cesca chairs produced by Thonet. These are an uncommon finish
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Chairs

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Chrome

Set of 10 Midcentury Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer Thonet
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of matching 10 midcentury cesca chairs by Marcel Breuer / Thonet black chrome and cane. All
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Marcel Breuer Chairs Model Cesca B32 Edition Thonet 1970 Set of 4
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Den Haag, NL
This set of 4 chairs model Cesca B32 was designed by Marcel Breuer during the thirties and then
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Vintage 1970s German Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Set of 4 Cesca B32 side chairs by Marcel Breuer for Thonet
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
wear on the top of the backrest. Stamped 'Thonet' Dimensions: Height: 82cm/32.28" Width: 58cm
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Vintage 1970s Bauhaus Chairs

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Chrome

4 Vintage Cesca Thonet Dining Chairs 'B64' by Marcel Breuer, 1950s
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina, Thonet
Located in Roma, IT
These Cesca Thonet dining chairs 'B64' is a midcentury design furniture manufactured in the 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Chairs

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Steel

Marcel Breuer Cesca Dining Chairs for Thonet
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A set of ten "Cesca" dining chairs with satin black wood backs and bottoms, cane inserts in the
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Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Set of Four Breuer Cesca Chairs
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
Nice set of Cesca style chairs by Breuer, circa 1970s probably Italian made. The bright tubular
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Set of Four Breuer Cesca Chairs
Set of Four Breuer Cesca Chairs
H 32 in W 18 in D 22 in
Set of Cesca Dining Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Thonet
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
The B32 Chair was designed by Marcel Breuer for Thonet in 1927. These original Thonet chairs are
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Set of Four Cesca B64 Dining Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Thonet
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
The B64 chair was designed by Marcel Breuer for Thonet in 1927. These original Thonet chairs are
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Vintage 1970s German Bauhaus Chairs

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Steel

Offer !! Marcel Breuer Bauhaus "Cesca" Armchairs, Manufactured in Italy Set of 8
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Almelo, NL
Beautiful set of 8 !! “Cesca” armchairs by Marcel Breuer, manufactured in Italy. Black finish
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Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Armchairs

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Chrome

Set 7 Vintage Tubular Chrome Blue Fabric Cantilever Lounge Chair Armless Slipper
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Topeka, KS
slipper style without arms. They are in the manner of Thonet, the Cesca chair, and many other tubular
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Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll, Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These are special Cesca chairs with a unique history. Designed by Marcel Breuer, they were hand
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs
Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs
H 31 in W 22.5 in D 21 in
Set of 6 Thonet Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer
By Thonet
Located in Phoenix, AZ
This set of six Cesca style chairs by Breuer, likely hailing from the 1970s and of Italian origin
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Set of 5 Tubular Chrome Dining Chairs with Cane Seating and Back
Located in Amsterdam, NL
In the style of Marcel Breuer S32 cesca chair for Thonet. 4 chairs are in good condition, from one
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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By Isabel Moncada
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Vintage Set 12 Mid Century Cesca B32 Marcel Breuer Dining Chairs for Stendig
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Thonet Cesca For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal thonet cesca for your home. Frequently made of metal, chrome and natural fiber, every thonet cesca was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a thonet cesca — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A thonet cesca is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made thonet cesca has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Marcel Breuer, Thonet and August Thonet are consistently popular.

How Much is a Thonet Cesca?

Prices for a thonet cesca can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $700 and can go as high as $21,750, while the average can fetch as much as $2,950.

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.

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.

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.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

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.

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.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Thonet Cesca
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Knoll furniture manufactures the Cesca chair, and has since the design debuted in 1968. Architect and designer Marcel Breuer created the first Cesca chair after leaving the Bauhaus art school in Germany and moving to the U.S. Shop a variety of Cesca chairs on 1stDibs.