Pair of Mid Century Modern Bauhaus Wassily Chairs by Gavina - Stendig in Cognac
By Dino Gavina
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant iconic design by Marcel Breur and recreated by Dino Gavina in heavy Cognac Saddle Leather C 1975 Italy. Chairs were in the same family for 2 generations and rarely...
Steel, Chrome
Wassily Cognac Leather Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Produced in Italy for Gavina, 1960's. Beautifully crafted leather and chrome frame lounge chair created a thought provoking design based on the principles constructivism.
Chrome
Wassily Cognac Leather Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Produced in Italy for Gavina, 1960's. Beautifully crafted leather and chrome frame lounge chair created a thought provoking design based on the principles constructivism.
Chrome
Marcel Breuer Wassily Chair in Cognac Leather
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This Marcel Breuer Wassily Chair in cognac leather captures the spirit of modern design.
Metal
Pair of Cognac Leather Wassily Armchairs by Marcel Breuer, 1968
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in MIlano, IT
Pair of cognac leather Wassily armchairs by Marcel Breuer, 1968 Mod.B3 armchair by Marcel Breuer, well known as Wassily, was designed in 1925.
Metal
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H 28.35 in W 30.71 in D 26.78 in
Cognac 'Wassily' Lounge Chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1980s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Iconic model ‘B3’ or ‘Wassily’ lounge chair designed by Marcel Breuer in 1927.
Steel
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H 28.5 in W 31 in D 25.75 in
Pair of Original Vintage Marcel Breuer Wassily Chairs Cognac Leather
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
From Le Shoppe Too we have a pair of original vintage Wassily chairs in beautiful cognac leather. In great condition.
Leather
Pair of Marcel Bruer for Knoll Cognac Leather Wassily Chairs
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of cognac Wassily chairs. This is a classic set of Wassily chairs designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925.
Chrome
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H 29.53 in W 31.11 in D 27.17 in
Cognac Leather Wassily Armchairs by Marcel Breuer for Knoll International, 1968
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in MIlano, IT
Cognac leather Wassily armchair by Marcel Breuer for Knoll International, 1968.
Metal
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H 29.14 in W 30.71 in D 26.38 in
Fauteuil Wassily en cuir cognac patiné par Marcel Breuer, édition italienne
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Rouen, FR
Icône absolue du modernisme, le Wassily Chair (modèle B3) fut conçu par Marcel Breuer en 1925 alors qu’il enseignait au Bauhaus.
Leather
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H 28.75 in W 21 in D 18 in
Pair Of Marcel Breuer For Knoll Original Cognac Leather Wassily Chairs
By Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An icon of Bauhaus design, this pair of original Wassily chairs by Marcel Breuer for Knoll showcases the perfect balance of industrial innovation and refined craftsmanship.
Chrome
Authentic Cognac Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960’s
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An iconic Bauhaus design, this authentic Wassily chair by Marcel Breuer was produced by Gavina in Italy prior to its acquisition by Knoll.
Steel, Chrome
According To Marcel Breuer - Wassily B3 Chair
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Beaune, FR
Superb Wassily chair with original cognac leather and tubular structure in folded and chromed metal.
Metal
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H 28.5 in W 31.75 in D 27 in
Pair of Vintage Wassily Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Stendig / Gavina
By Marcel Breuer, Stendig Co., Gavina
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of vintage "Wassily" chairs in Cognac patinated leather and chrome by Marcel Breuer for Stendig and manufactured by Gavina, circa 1960s.
Chrome
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H 28.75 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
Wassily Cognac Leather Armchair by Marcel Breuer Knoll, circa 1970
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Geneva, CH
Vintage cognac leather and chrome tubular frame "Wassily" armchair by Marcel Breuer, produced by Knoll circa 1970 Model B3 Patinated leather.
Chrome
Pair of Cognac Leather Wassily Armchairs by Marcel Breuer, 1968
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in MIlano, IT
Pair of cognac leather Wassily armchairs by Marcel Breuer, 1968 Mod.B3 armchair by Marcel Breuer, well known as Wassily, was designed in 1925.
Metal
Marcel Breuer for Knoll Wassily Chair in Cognac Full Leather
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Seattle, WA
Early Edition Wassily chair designed by Marcel Breuer in Cognac full leather, circa 1960s.
Steel
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H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Cognac Leather B3 Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer for Knoll Studio, 1980s
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
This cognac leather and chromed steel B3 or Wassily chair was designed by Marcel Breuer for Knoll in 1925.
Steel
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H 28.75 in W 31 in D 27 in
C. 1960s Wassily Lounge Chair by Marcel Breuer for Thonet Cognac Leather No. B3
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Wassily Lounge Chair, model B3, initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925.
Steel, Chrome
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H 28.75 in W 30.71 in D 27.56 in
Two Cognac "Wassili Chairs" Model B3 by Marcel Breuer, 1925-1927
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Megeve, FR
Two pieces of "Wassili chairs" model B3 by Marcel Breuer, 1925-1927.
Stainless Steel
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H 28.75 in W 31 in D 27 in
Marcel Breuer Pair of Vintage B3 Wassily Armchairs in Cognac Leather by Gavina
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Grenoble, FR
Thick cognac color leather, hand-stitched and chromed steel tube frames in perfect condition.
Chrome
Pair of Wassily Chairs
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Armadale, Victoria
These are among the best pair of cognac leather Wassily chairs we have seen. The colour of the leather is superb and in great condition.
Chrome
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H 29.25 in W 31 in D 28 in
Pair of Vintage Marcel Breuer 'Wassily' Chairs in Cognac Brown Leather
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Pau, FR
Fantastic pair of vintage Marcel Breuer 'Wassily' chairs in thick, hand stitched cognac brown leather and chromed steel tube frames in excellent condition.
Chrome
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
$3,259
H 36 in W 12 in D 15.5 in
Massive Gothic Revival Bronze Lantern with a Mica Lens Outdoor Wall Sconce C1910
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous massive bronze wall sconce lantern with a natural aged verdigras patina. Gothic Revival in style and with new mica panels. This will definitely make an impression installed ...
Stone, Bronze
19th Century Italian Carved Marble Column Capital
Located in Austin, TX
A stately and well carved marble Corinthian column capital, 19th century, Italy. Presented and displayed inverted, with a typical decorative motif of acanthus and volute. Perfect f...
Marble
$1,395
H 21 in W 11.75 in D 11.75 in
Arts & Crafts Mission Oak with Carmel Colored Slag Glass Table Lamp C 1910
By W. Brown
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic simple & elegant arts and crafts mission Oak desk table lamp. Beautiful Carmel Colored Slag Glass in a quarter sawn oak lamp frame. Perfectly proportioned and in excellent ...
Brass
Vintage Breuer Wassily Lounge Chair
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Marcel Breuer Mid-Century Modern brown leather Wassily lounge chairs for Knoll. Genuine leather straps, continues chrome tubing with seamless welded ends, and hex screws. Marcel Breu...
Chrome
$2,195 / set
H 48.5 in W 34.5 in D 11 in
Mission Art's & Crafts 5 Section Leaded Door Bookcase by Globe Wernicke
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous arts & crafts mission bookcase with 5 sections, 3 leaded glass door compartments which have storage space. Sizes are, 32x 9.5x 10h, 32x 9.5 x 10.5h, 32 x 9.5 x 8.75h. Drawer...
Metal, Lead
$3,895 / set
H 30.75 in W 21 in D 23.25 in
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Danish Dining Chairs no. 9 by Helge Sibast
By Helge Sibast
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of six dining chairs by Helge Sibast with curved, molded backrests and a A - Frame style base for design of the chair. Faux leather Skai is the material on the seats. In...
Faux Leather, Teak
Sterling Silver Liquor Decanter Bottle Name Tags 7 Available
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful sterling silver liquor & wine decanter name tags. Marked sterling, some with hallmarks two marked made in Spain. They run the gamut from gin to rum to bourbon to rye to ver...
Sterling Silver
$4,595 / set
H 27.25 in W 22.25 in D 23.75 in
Set 6 Mid Century Modern Orange Slice Chairs by Tempestini & Salterini + a Table
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and rare set of six orange slice chairs. Freshly painted in a satin white enamel, chairs are in excellent vintage condition. Exceptional design by Maurizio Tempestini for Jo...
Iron
$2,950
H 59.5 in W 34.25 in D 14.25 in
Early 20th C Oak Leaded Glass Barrister Bookcase W Desk attrib to Globe Wernicke
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous simple and elegant 3 section leaded glass bookcase with a drop down desk and compartment drawers. Total of 6 sections all in oak which includes a top & bottom 3 leaded g...
Brass, Lead
Mid Century Cabinet in the Form of Bass Cello Great Storage
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous bass Cello storage cabinet. Has 4 shelves that are 5 x 5 x 10.5. Door opens and closes with ease. Well made, high quality. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. ...
Iron
$1,295
H 31 in W 12 in D 12 in
Mid Century Modern Danish Stained Glass Triple Pendant Chandelier C1955
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Very special and rare stained glass triple pendant lamp from Denmark. Three stained glass leaded 4 sided shades with independent chains suspending the fixtures shades at different he...
Metal, Lead
$7,595 / set
H 33.5 in W 32.5 in D 33.5 in
Mid Century Modern Ray & Charles Eames Rosewood Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful and iconic design by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller in Rosewood and Black Leather 1981 with the ottoman which has a new leather seat. Classic design which will never...
Steel, Chrome
$3,000
H 28.75 in W 31 in D 27 in
1958 Marcel Breuer B3 Wassily Lounge Chair in Natural Vegetable-Tanned Leather
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a B3 Wassily chair, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925. This example seemingly dates to 1958 based on its markings, and is attributed to Standard Mobel, Berlin. The...
Steel
Adirondack Arts & Crafts Bent Twig 14 Arm Chandelier
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic Adirondack Twig Chandelier with 14 lights on 2 tiers. Eight on the bottom and six up top. Large scale as it's 60 in. tall not counting the chain and about 42 in diameter. ...
Maple
$1,195 / item
H 29 in W 35.12 in D 35.12 in
Mid-Century, Large Square Aluminum & Stainless Tables by Jorge Pensi 2 Available
By Jorge Pensi
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous outdoor - indoor aluminum with stainless tops designed by Jorge Pensi for Amat. These tables pre-date the license acquired by Knoll to reproduce these tables. These are the ...
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
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.
Find vintage Marcel Breuer seating, storage cabinets and lighting on 1stDibs.
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.