White Wassily Chair
1970s Marcel Breuer White Leather Wassily Chair
By Marcel Breuer
Located in San Gabriel, CA
30" height x 30" width x 25" depth
1970s Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Wassily Chair. Some light scuffs
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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
H 28.75 in W 30.32 in D 26.78 in
Pair of Wassily Lounge Chair White Leather by Marcel Breuer, Gavina, circa 1962
By Marcel Breuer, Dino Gavina
Located in Paris, France
This early original of Wassily pair of lounge chairs, are with the original white leather, highly
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 28.75 in W 30.32 in D 26.78 in
Wassily B3 armchair by Marcel Breuer, white leather, Italy 1980s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Vorst, BE
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
Wassily-Inspired Black Wood Box Chair w/ Swiveling Backrest by N. Bijan Pourfard
By Nicholas Bijan Pourfard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
sort of cube that pays homage to Marcel Breuer's Wassily chair and other Bauhaus creations. With a
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2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 27 in W 24 in D 24 in
Pair of Midcentury White Knoll Bertoia Side Chairs, 1950s
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Almelo, NL
with him.
Knoll’s signature pieces include Breuer’s Wassily Chair (1925), Mies van der Rohe’s
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer, 1980s
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Iconic white armchair, after the model Wassily by Marcel Breuer.
Produced in the 80's in Italy and
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Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Metal
Marcel Breuer’s Wassily Design Style Armchair
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Austin, TX
Armchair in the manner of Marcel Breuer’s famous Wassily design. This chair is made of white
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Italian Modern White Armchair Wassily B3 by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern White Armchair Wassily B3 by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s
Iconic Armchair mod
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 28.55 in W 30.71 in D 28.75 in
Pair of Four White Harry Bertoia "Diamond Chairs" Produced by Knoll, 1950s
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Almelo, NL
A set of four of 1960s "421" Diamond chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, in white with contrasting
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.93 in W 33.47 in D 30.32 in
De Sede DS-255/11 Armchair in Leather Select Off-White
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The chair is the modern furnishing object that has occupied designers the most. No other piece of
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Stendig Living Room, Sofa, Pair of Cube Chairs, New Boucle, Switzerland, Labeled
By Stendig Co., Charles Stendig
Located in Stamford, CT
the Wassily lounge chair.
By the late 1960s, Stendig Co. moved its headquarters to an expansive space
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Chrome
H 33 in W 87 in D 33 in
Joe D'urso for KNOLL International Black Granite Top Round Dining Table
By Joseph D'Urso
Located in East Hampton, NY
— oftentimes a Wassily or Barcelona Chair.
In 1980, D’Urso collaborated with Knoll to develop a collection of
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Granite, Chrome
'Delfi' Marble Dining Table by Marcel Breuer and Carlo Scarpa for Gavina, Italy
By Gavina, Carlo Scarpa, Marcel Breuer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. And Marcel Breuer, who built his name at the Bauhaus designing the Wassily and Cesca chairs, both
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20th Century Italian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble
H 29 in W 83 in D 34.75 in
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Named for a “little cat,” this Castiglioni brothers creation sits softly on any table, offering a glowing diffused light. The lamp is done in the famous “cocoon” style that the duo w...
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A beautiful pair of nightstands designed by Yuzo Bachmann for Atelier Bachmann, handcrafted in Germany, 2019.
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H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
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This is Ultrafragola a nice mirror designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova in the 1970.
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'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
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'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
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Mid-Century Knoll Spoleto Chairs 1970s Set of 4
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Chrome
Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes.
Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Armchairs in the Wassily Style by Marcel Breuer, 70s 'Set of 2'
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Roma, RM
Set of 2 armchairs in the Wassily style of Marcel Breuer, made in leather and metal, 1970.
Dimensions: 78W x 74H x 67D cm
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Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection.
An iconic, unobtrusive design.
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2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
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Armchair "la mama" by Gaetano Pesce for B&b Italia
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Wassily Black Leather & Chrome Lounge Chair Italy
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Fulton, CA
Classic leather and polished chrome Wassily lounge chair designed by Marcel Breuer. Retains "Made in Italy" label under seat. Black leather. Mid to late 20th century. Structurally ve...
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Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Bouclé Wool, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” three-seater for Cassina, bouclé wool and chromed steel, Italy, 1969.
Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Italian du...
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Original Wassilly Armchair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Argelato, BO
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Sofa Mp-61 in Rosewood by Brazilian Designer Percival Lafer, 1973
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
In his designs, Percival Lafer sought ergonomy and comfort. The MP-61 sofa and armchair, from 1973, was the first two pieces designed by Percival Lafer that used a visible fiberglass...
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Togo armchair by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset 1973
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in PARIS, FR
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Mid Century Bauhaus Pair of Wassily Chairs by Marcel Breur Gavina Stendig
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Located in Port Jervis, NY
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By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Marcel Breuer B3 Wassily lounge chair by Knoll, Circa 1970.
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Vintage White Leather and Chrome Armchair, 1970s
Located in Chesham, GB
A vintage white leather and chrome armchair. The chair is in the style of Wassily, unknown
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Marcel Breuer White Leather Wassily Armchair by Gavina
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Dronten, NL
White Wassily chair designed by Marcel Breuer, circa 1925.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Pair of Vintage Marcel Breuer White Leather Wassily Chairs
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage white leather "Wassily" chairs, produced by Knoll.
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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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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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Located in Rochester, NY
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Pair of Hollywood White Leather and Chrome Wassily Style Club Chairs
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By Marcel Breuer
Located in Vienna, AT
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Located in Portland, OR
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Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
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Marcel Breuer B21 Typewriter Desk for Thonet, Germany 1928
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Amsterdam, NL
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Scarpa and Breuer Delfi Table
By Carlo Scarpa, Marcel Breuer
Located in London, GB
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Low Rolling Table by Joseph D'Urso for Knoll
By Joe D'Urso
Located in Dallas, TX
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Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
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Wassily B3 chair from the late 1960s.
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By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
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Gavina Wassily Chair B3 Vintage Leather White by Marcel Breuer
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Munich, Bavaria
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By Marcel Breuer
Located in Cologne, DE
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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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By Marcel Breuer
Located in Budapest, HU
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A Tubular Steel and Cowhide 'Wassily' Chair by Marcel Breuer
Located in Wainscott, NY
chrome tubular steel frame chair with brown, white and black cowhide upholstery
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Pair of Vintage Marcel Breuer Chairs and Table for Cassina Italy
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Located in Hudson, NY
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By Marcel Breuer
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Marcel Breuer B3 Wassily Lounge Chairs Circa 1970
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White Laminate "Laccio Coffee" Table Designed by Marcel Breuer, Made by Knoll
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White Wassily Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the white wassily chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each white wassily chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and metal. There are many kinds of the white wassily chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right white wassily chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made white wassily chair over the years, but those crafted by Marcel Breuer, Gavina and Dino Gavina are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a White Wassily Chair?
The average selling price for a white wassily chair at 1stDibs is $2,008, while they’re typically $1,000 on the low end and $7,687 for the highest priced.
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Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
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