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Marcel Breuer Furniture

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
Set of Six Mid-century Italian Modern Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs 70s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Set of six Cesca chairs, model B32, made in Italy in the 1970s. Some show signs of wear on the chrome but in general they are in good condition. Black lacquered beech wood frames an...
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Early 17th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Marcel Breuer S 285 Tubular Steel Desk
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
RANGE S 285 1 large corpus, 1 small corpus with central lock It is as though Marcel Breuer had anticipated today’s home offices and mobile computers: The compa...
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2010s German Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel

Marcel Breuer B34 Chair 1930s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Čelinac, BA
Marcel Breuer B34 Chair 1930s
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1930s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Marcel Breuer - Aluminium Chair 1933, manufactured by ICF Cadsana, Italy - MoMa
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 Furniture

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Aluminum

MidCentury Cesca Armchair in Chrome and Straw by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous mid-century Cesca armchair in chromed metal and woven wicker chairs. These beautiful chair was designed by Marcel Breuer and produced by Gavina in Italy during the 1960s. T...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Set of Four Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs by Gavina, circa 1970
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of four armchairs, model Cesca, designed by Marcel Breuer. Manufactured by Gavina, circa 1970. Metal pipe frame, seat and back with new upholstery a...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel

Mid-Century Knoll Spoleto Chairs 1970s Set of 4
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Knoll Spoleto chairs. Marcel Breuer designed the B33 chair in 1927, it is based on the cantilever principle (cantilevered), in the same spirit as t...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Marcel Breuer, set of Four Cesca Chairs for Gavina. Italy 1960s
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Catania, CT
Four Cesca chairs designed by Marcel Breuer and produced in Italy by Gavina during the 60s. Very good vintage condition with normal trace of age and use. Slight oxidation on the chro...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Set of 6 Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s
By Dino Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 6 CESCA Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Dino Gavina, Italy 1970s. Load-bearing structure in mannesmann-type continuous tubular steel, cold-bent chrome-plated. Seat and backrest ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel

Set of 4 Original Cesca Chairs, by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Padova, IT
Original Cesca chair by Marcel Lajos Breuer for Gavina - Italy - with original label. Back lowered walnut wood - crome tubolari steel frame - Vienn...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel

Wassily B3 lounge chair by Marcel Breuer in brown for Knoll, 1960s
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Zevenaar, NL
All original Marcel Breuer Wassily chair for Knoll in brandy brown leather straps and tubular frame. 1960s Mid-Century Modern authentic Wassily B3 chair designed by Marcel Breuer and...
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1960s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Set of 5 Cantilever Armchairs in Leather by Matteo Grassi, Model MG15, Italy 70s
By Marcel Breuer, Matteo Grassi
Located in Odense, DK
Set of 5 Vintage cantilever armchairs in patinated red / cognac colored leather by Matteo Grassi, made in Italy, 1970s. Stamped. The chairs are strongly reminiscent of bauhaus works ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel

Set of 4 S32 dining chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Set of 4 'cesca' S32 bauhaus design chairs. Original design dates from 1926 by Marcel breuer. These where produced and labelled by Gavina in the 1970s Tubular chrome frame, cane s...
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1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Rattan

Marcel Breuer for Gavina Set of Four Cesca Chairs, Italy 1970s
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Naples, IT
Group of four chairs Mod. Cesca by Marcel Lajos Breuer for Gavina - Italy - with original label. Walnut backrest, chromed steel tubular frame and Vienna straw. Breuer's Cesca chair h...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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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. This chair is a reissue around 1970. It is in very good condition, no stains or o...
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19th Century French Antique Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Metal

Early Bauhaus "B21" Side Table Desk by Marcel Breuer Produced by Thonet, 1930s
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and early Bauhaus "B21" desk / side table in black stained wood with chromed tubular steel base by Marcel Breuer produced by Thonet in Germany, 1930s. In good original cond...
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1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel

20th Century Marcel Breuer for Gavina Desk mod. Canaan
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Turin, Turin
Marcel Breuer was a Hungarian-German modernist architect and furniture designer. He became one of the first and youngest students at the Bauhaus – a radical arts and crafts school th...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Faux Leather, Wood

Marcel Breuer B64 Cesca Dining Room Arm Chair for Gavina Knoll, 1968, Set of 6
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Beautiful set of 6 original B64 “Cesca” dining chairs produced by Gavina in 1968. Cesca chairs were originally designed in 1928 by French Hungarian architect Marcel Breuer and named ...
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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome, Iron

Pair of Midcentury Marcel Breuer Chrome and Rattan Cesca Chairs for Gavina 1970s
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Roma, IT
Set of wonderful two mid-century chromed metal and rattan chairs "Cesca model". These amazing chairs were designed by Marcel Breuer and produced for Gavina in Italy during the 1970s....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

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, worn leather. The tubing as a continuous piece and the ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Original Gavina Set of Four "Cesca" Chairs by M. Breuer, 1965
By Simon Gavina Editions, Marcel Breuer
Located in Sacile, PN
Four Cesca chairs designed by Marcel Breuer for Gavina dated circa 1965 (the project was created in 1928). This first serie is hand sewn straw thread fo...
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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Metal

Bahaus Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair S64
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Charleston, SC
Vintage Cesca chair by Marcel Breuer Italy C. 1960 Vintage Cesca chair by Marcel Breuer. Made by Gavina, Italy, 1962. Version with arms. Very good ...
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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Metal

Pair of Signed Marcel Breuer Wassily Lounge Chairs Stendig Made in Italy 1960s
By Stendig Co., Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Bauhaus legend Marcel Breuer, these iconic chairs were made by the collaborative efforts of Stendig and Gavina during the mid to late 1960s. Stendig was not always just a...
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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Mid Century "B27" Round Dining Table by Marcel Breuer Produced by Thonet, 1930s
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and early "B27" mid century round dining table in black stained wood with chromed tubular steel base by Marcel Breuer produced by Thonet, 1930s. In good original condition....
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1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel

Mid Century "B12" Side Console Table by Marcel Breuer Produced by Thonet, 1930s
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and early example of the "B12" mid century side console table in black stained wood with chromed tubular steel base by Marcel Breuer produced by Thonet, 1930s. In good orig...
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1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Marcel Breuer for Gavina Set of 6 "Cesca" Chairs, Italy 1960s
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Naples, IT
Set of 6 Cesca chairs designed by Marcel Breuer, produced by Gavina in 1960. The chairs show slight signs of wear, the seats are original Vienna straw. The combination of Vienna stra...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Metal

Bauhaus B34 Cantilever Chair in Plywood & Chrome by Marcel Breuer, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Żory, PL
This tubular steel chair, type B34, was designed in 1928 by Marcel Breuer. This is an early and rare version with a seat and backrest made of plywood, probably made in the early 193...
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Early 20th Century Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel

Marcel Breuer B34 Tubular Armchair 1930s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Čelinac, BA
Marcel Breuer B34 Armchair 1930s
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1930s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Set of 6 Cesca B 32 Marcel Breuer Gavina 1960
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Set of 6 Cesca chairs designed by Marcel Breuer, produced by Gavina 1960. The chairs show slight signs of wear, seats restored. The meeting between Vienna straw and metal tubular, tradition and innovation, Thonet and Bauhaus, is what characterizes the legendary B32 chair, called Cesca, designed by Marcel Lajos Breuer...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Metal

Rarissima coppia di Letti Bauhaus mod. Wassily, Marcel Breuer, 1920
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Rarissima coppia di letti ispirati al design di Marcel Breuer e allo stile Bauhaus rappresenta un'eccellente sintesi di forma e funzione. Realizzati con tubi d'acciaio cromato e cint...
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1920s Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Metal

B32 Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. These Cesca chairs are an original example of the armless B32 chair by Marcel Breuer. They are ext...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Cane, Bentwood

Marcel Breuer Wassily Brown Leather and Chrome Lounge Chair by Knoll
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
This is earlier Knolls version of the iconic Wassily Lounge Chair by Marcel Breuer. Stitching is solid through and through. Leather has a few worn out spots consistent with age of t...
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1970s American Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Marcel Breuer Bauhaus side table B12 - Thonet
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in The Hague, NL
Rare Marcel Breuer Bauhaus side table B12 - Thonet. It's a family piece and it is marked -as you can see in the pictures- so the authenticity is guaranteed. A timeless design icon, which blends in many different interior styles. It has oxidation on the chrome plated steel and it is painted black. The construction still is really good. This is an outstanding opportunity to become the happy owner of an authentic Marcel Breuer B12...
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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel

Thonet B 27 Tubular Steel Table by Marcel Breuer
By Mücke & Melder, Marcel Breuer
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
The Thonet B 27 table, designed by Marcel Breuer, is a minimalist and iconic piece. It features a sleek tubular steel frame with a glass or wooden circular ta...
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel

Thonet B 10 tubular steel table by Marcel Breuer
By Mücke & Melder, Marcel Breuer
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
The Thonet B10 table designed by Marcel Breuer is an iconic piece of modernist furniture. It features a sleek, tubular steel frame with a wooden top, embod...
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Rare Bauhaus dining table Thonet B 14 by Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
The Thonet B 14 table, designed by Marcel Breuer, is a classic piece of furniture known for its innovative use of tubular steel and geometric forms. It features a square wooden top s...
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1930s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

A set of 4 Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Wilton, CT
Conceptualized in the late 1920s, the original design of the Cesca chair is still being manufactured and in high demand, thanks to the popularity of nostalgic aesthetics such as art ...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer B32 Blonde Cesca Chairs, Italy 1970s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Set of two Cesca chairs model B32. Tubular steel chromed structure, beechwood and Viennese natural grid. Chrome tubular structure is in good condition. Grids of the two seats have b...
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1970s Italian Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Mid Century Modern Knoll Cesca Armchairs- Set of 2
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Hollywood, FL
Add a touch of sophistication to your home or office with these authentic KNOLL Marcel Breuer CESCA Modern Armchairs with the original maker’s mark sticker affixed underneath one of ...
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Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

W80 Pecs Black Desk designed by Marcel Breuer for Simon by Cassina
By Cassina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Traversetolo, IT
The Pecs desk, designed in 1964 by Marcel Breuer for Simon by Cassina, is crafted from black stained ash and is available in a single size. It features two drawers, with three drawer...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Ash

Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Side/Dining Chairs, 1980
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Side/Dining Chairs, 1980. Newly reupholstered green boucle. 6 of the green chairs have sold. We have a large quantity of these chairs. You are welcome t...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Bouclé

Refinished B12 Side Table by Marcel Breuer, 1940s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Żory, PL
This console table (mod. B12), was designed by Marcel Breuer in the 1930s. It features two shelfs supported by a chrome tubular steel frame. The wooden elements have been restored, ...
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1940s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel

Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs Mid Century Set of 4
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Mid Century 1970s Marcel Breuer Cesca Side Chairs or Dining Chairs. Cane seats and backs. Chrome cantilever frames. We polish all chrome. Set of 4 Complimentary delivery is ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

5 Marcel Breuer for Knoll Blue and Black Upholstered Cesca Chairs
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Glorious set of 5 Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca chairs. The authentic chairs have the Knoll Studios name and Marcel Breuer’s signature embossed on the metal frames. This particular set dates to 2019 and looks to have been scarcely used. The upper portion of the features black fabric that feels similar to wool or felt. The seat is a teal blue with a tweed-type weave. These timeless chairs have been around since the 1920s and still look cutting edge! The tubular chromed steel frame is shaped into an innovative cantilever form. The cantilever acts as a spring adding flexibility and comfort. Knoll collectors will be pleased to know that we have Bertoia Diamond chairs, a Florence Knoll armchair, Eames Naugahyde pad shell chairs...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Marcel Breuer Pair of Cesca Chairs, Italy, 1970s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Naples, IT
Cesca chair designed by Marcel Breuer. Marcel Breuer conceived the first tubular steel chair in 1925, based on the tubular frame of a bicycle. His revolutionary Cesca chair, named af...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Wassily armchair by Marcel Breuer Gavina edition Italy 1960s
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in PARIS, FR
This iconic model was designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, during his period as director of the Bauhaus carpentry workshop in Dessau, Germany. He drew his inspiration from his Adler bi...
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1960s European Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel

Pair of Mid-1970s Marcel Breuer Cesca Arm Chairs
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid century modern pair of Marcel Breuer Cesca Arm Chairs, mid-1970s, Italian. These have had only one owner. They lack the foot pads & are upholstered in rough woven period style fa...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Set of eight Vintage Marcel Breuer B32 “Cesca” Design Chairs Italy Chrome Black
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
This set of eight Marcel Breuer B32 "Cesca" chairs by Gavina is the epitome of modern and stylish design. Crafted with a sleek, chrome-plated frame and cane woven seat and back in bl...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Mid Century Marcel Breuer "B34" Armchair in Metal & Canvas Prod. by Thonet 1930s
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century bauhaus armchair / office chair model "B34" in steel frame, canvas and dark stained beech armrests by Marcel Breuer produced by Thonet early 1930s. In good original ...
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1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Metal

Bauhaus console table Model B12 by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, 1930s
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A rare and iconic 1930s B12 console or side table, made from tubular steel and wood, designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. This model is no longer in production. The distinctive feature...
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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel

Set of 2 Chairs Cesca, Marcel Breuer, Gavina, 1970
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Set of 2 Chairs Cesca, Marcel Breuer, Gavina, 1970. The Set of 2 Cesca Chairs, designed by Marcel Breuer in 1970 for Gavina, epitomizes modernist elegan...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Metal

Vintage Daybed "Wassily" by Marcel Breuer - 1970s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Roma, IT
Daybed designed by Marcel Breuer in 1920s, realized in tubular chromed metal frame and leather bands. Produced in 1970s. Very good condition.
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1970s Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Metal

Bauhaus tubular steel shelf designed by Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in PRAHA 4, CZ
Rediscover Bauhaus Mastery in Our Restored Marcel Breuer Shelf Delve into the rich heritage of Bauhaus design with our professionally restored 1934 Tubular Steel Shelf, an original piece by the influential Marcel Breuer, produced by Thonet. This shelf not only represents the Bauhaus ethos of functional minimalism but also stands as a beautifully restored piece of history. Key Features: Bauhaus Icon: Designed by Marcel Breuer, this shelf is an embodiment of the Bauhaus movement's focus on sleek, functional design. Professionally Restored: While maintaining its historical integrity, this piece has been expertly restored to its original splendor. Thonet Craftsmanship: Manufactured by Thonet, known for their exceptional quality and durability. Quality Materials: Constructed with chrome-plated tubular steel and stained block-board, combining robustness with aesthetic appeal. Original Model from 1934: As an authentic 1934 model, this shelf holds significant historical and collectible value. Ideal Size: With dimensions of 85cm in height, 84cm in width, and 34cm in depth, it is perfectly proportioned for various spaces. German Design and Restoration: A product of German ingenuity in both design and restoration. Why Our Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Shelf...
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel

"Wassily" Chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Lasne, BE
Armchair in Chromed metal and cream fabric by Marcel Breuer. Seat height: 43 cm. wear due to time and age of the chair.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Metal

Marcel Breuer B3 Wassily Chair for Gavina, 1960's
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Natural Leather 'Wassily' Chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina. Originally designed in 1925. This model was produced in Italy for Gavina, 1960's. Beautifully crafted leather and chrome ...
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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Metal

Italian MCM Marcel Breuer Cesca Accent, Side or Desk Chair, ITALY -- One Chair
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Basel, BS
A beautiful single Italian Breuer Cesca chair with a Wood framed seat and back, birds eye cane and a chrome plated metal frame. This chair is in beautiful condition, marked "made in ...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Italian modern Brown dining chair MG5 by Breuer and Stam for Matteo Grassi 1970s
By Marcel Breuer, Mart Stam, Matteo Grassi
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Brown dining chair MG5 by Marcel Breuer and Mart Stam for Matteo Grassi, 1970s Chair mod. MG5 with backrest and seat made of a brown leather band. The structure is in ...
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1970s Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Metal

Pair of white Italian Cesca chairs, designed by Marcel Breuer, 1970s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in LYON, FR
Beautiful pair of white Cesca chairs, made in Italy in the 1970s, from a design by Marcel Breuer (1928). Cane and white lacquered beech. Good condition overall, some light traces of ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Cane, Beech

Marcel Breuer furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Marcel Breuer furniture 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 furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 267 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 11 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture 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 furniture by Franco Albini, Arflex, and Marco Zanuso. Prices for Marcel Breuer furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $296 and can go as high as $107,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,560.
Questions About Marcel Breuer Furniture
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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