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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 2 B64 Armchairs by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, 1970
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Phoenix, AZ
This set of two armchairs, the Cesca B64 model, is an iconic design by the renowned architect and designer Marcel Breuer. Originally designed in the 1930s, these chairs were later re...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Pr. Unusual Cesca Dining Arm Chairs Designed by Breuer Made in Italy, Ca. 1970's
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
Unique leather strapped version of the iconic Cesca chair, designed by Marcel Breuer. These chairs were made in Italy, circa 1970's. Both are structurally sound and sturdy, both show cosmetic wear, and signs of age and use, including some replaced leather straps, please see images. Chic, sophisticated and stylish, it is unusual to see woven leather upholstery...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Pair of Midcentury Marcel Breuer Chrome and Rattan Cesca Chairs for Gavina 1970s
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
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

Set of 4 Marcel Breuer B64 Design Cesca Armchairs by Gavina, circa 1960
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of 4 classic B64 Cesca Chairs, designed by famed design icon Marcel Breuer, was manufactured by Gavina in Italy circa 1960. Named 'Cesca' after Breuer's daughter Francesca, ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Metal

Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Set of four Marcel Breuer cesca chairs, made in Italy. Measures : Front arm height is 27”. Good used condition with some scratches and nicks.
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1990s Italian Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Italian Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs, Set of 6
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Basel, BS
A beautiful set of 6 original Italian Breuer Cesca chairs with Wood framed seat and back with birds eye cane and a chrome plated metal frame. This set is in beautiful condition, all ...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Cesca Chairs Gavina Vienna Straw Italy 1960s-1970s
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of chairs with armrests made of chrome-plated metal tubing, seat and backrest with stained wood frame and Vienna straw.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Metal

Marcel Breuer b34 Chair 1930s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Čelinac, BA
Marcel Breuer B34 chair was made in Czechoslovakia in 1930 for Bata Snofmaner store.
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Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Formica

Delfi Table by Carlo Scarpa & Marcel Breuer for Cassina
By Marcel Breuer, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Carpi, IT
The Delfi table by Carlo Scarpa for Cassina of the 60s and 70s is an iconic work of Italian design. This piece has a polished white marble surface that blends perfectly with its geom...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Carrara Marble

Wassily Chair, Marcel Breuer Knoll International Old Edition, circa 1960
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Wassily Chair - Marcel Breuer Knoll International Old edition - circa 1960 with signature on the leather 1960 Color Light Tan 6 available Steel and Leather Dimensions: Height:...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Marcel Breuer Bar Height Cesca Stool Made in Italy, circa 1970s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional tall stool, originally design by marcel Breuer, this voguish example was Made in Italy, circa 1970s. The stool features a continuous cantilevered frame of bright tubular ...
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1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Wassily Brown Leather Chairs by Knoll
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of Wassily brown leather chairs by Knoll. These iconic chairs designed by Marcel Breuer feature a chrome metal and belting leather construction, inspired by bicycle frames and...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Leather

1970s Set of 4 Retro Marcel Breuer Cesca Dining Chairs with Dining Table
By Marcel Breuer
Located in London, GB
A stylish and iconic set of ‘Cesca’ dining chairs, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in the 1920s. These were made in Italy, they date from around the 1970s. We have paired them w...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

B32 Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina
By 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 Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Cane, Bentwood

Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer for Knoll International
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Chesham, GB
Iconic original Wassily Chair, circa 1970s, designed by Marcel Breuer and made by Knoll International. Featuring chrome frame and leather seats and in great condition throughout. Ori...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Wassily Chairs Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Period
By Marcel Breuer
Located in PÉZENAS, FR
Pair of Wassily armchairs by Marcel Breuer edition 1990 this armchair obviously remains a classic of the 50s, a sculptural and aerial armchair at the same time.
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Mid-20th Century American Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Bauhaus Chrome Nesting Table B9 by Marcel Breuer for Mucke Melder, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Mücke & Melder, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s, Czechoslovakia - Original condition - Original red color, partly missing - No later production! jr
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Early Rare Bauhaus Colored Nesting Tables B9, Marcel Breuer/ Thonet License
By Mücke & Melder, Marcel Breuer
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s - Czechoslovakia - Designed by Marcel Breuer - Model B9 - Manufacturer: Mucke Melder (licensed for Thonet) - original condition, metal parts with patina - Colored table...
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1920s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Original Gavina Set of Four "Cesca" Chairs by M. Breuer, 1965
By Marcel Breuer, Simon Gavina Editions
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 for thread One with new se...
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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Metal

Marcel Breuer B64 Design Cesca Side Chair by Gavina, circa 1960
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic 'B64' Cesca side chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina Italy, circa 1960's. Named after his daughter Francesca, this 'Cesca' has an off-white painted metal frame with newly caned...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Metal

Knoll International Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer Brown Leather Set of 2
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This 2 Wassily chairs, in chromed tubular steel and brown leather, was designed by Marcel Breuer and produced by Knoll International. Knoll International production with the Wassily...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Wassily Lounge Chairs for Knoll
By Stendig Co., Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Black leather wassily lounge chairs for Knoll. The Wassily lounge chair was designed by Marcel Breuer in Balck full leather. This vintage Pair has ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome, Steel

D4 Foldingchair by Marcel Breuer for Tecta in Black Leather -1980
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Lübeck, DE
Der D4 chair von Marcel Breuer für Tecta ist nicht zu unrecht einer der bekanntesten Bauhaus Klassiker überhaupt. Und deshalb erfüllt es mich mit Stolz euch diesen zu 100% originalen...
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1970s German Minimalist Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Wassily Armchair by Marcel Breuer, 1970s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Brussels , BE
Mid-Century Modern pair of Wassily Armchair By Marcel Breuer, 1970s.
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Knoll Marcel Breuer Cantilever Leather Chairs B33
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A set of 6 Knoll Marcel Breuer cantilever leather chairs. An iconic set of chairs from Knoll by Marcel Breuer. This set of cantilever chairs f...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Leather

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. Wassily, also known as the mod. B3, with a rectangular seat in white leather. The st...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel

White Marcel Breuer 'B64' Cesca Armchair by Gavina, circa 1960
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming 'B64' Cesca Chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina Italy, circa 1960s. Named after his daughter Francesca the 'Cesca' is an attractive side or dining chair on a white painted met...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Metal

Bauhaus B33 Dining Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy 60s, Set of 4
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Lucija, SI
Set of 4 chairs B33 designed by Marcel Breuer in dark brown leather. Produced by Gavina in the 60s. They are in good vintage condition with minor traces of age, as visible on photos.
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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brown Leather Wassily lounge Chairs for Knoll
By Stendig Co., Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern brown leather wassily lounge chairs for Knoll. The Wassily lounge chair was designed by Marcel Breuer in Dark Brown full leather. This vintage Pair...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Cesca Chair by Marcel Breuer for Knoll 'Manufactured by Gavina, 1973'
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Centreville, VA
Authentic Cesca chair designed by Marcel Breuer for Knoll (Manufactured by GAVINA, 1973) Vintage hand caned version (You can see the hand caning evidence on the underside of the seat) Manufactured on January 23, 1973 It has "Knoll International" and "GAVINA Model Made in Italy" labels. Since 1928, when Michael Thonet manufactured model B32, as the Cesca chair was then known, for about $24, it has become Breuer's "most famous and now ubiquitous seating design," Christopher Wilk says in his book "Marcel Breuer: Furniture and Interiors" (Museum of Modern Art, 1981). The design was never patented. Breuer signed a contract with the Knoll Group, but his design has always been in the public domain, said Carl Magnusson...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

B34 Bauhaus Leather Arm Chairs by Marcel Breuer, Pair
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Wilton, CT
The B34 chair was designed by Marcel Breuer between 1920 and 1949 for Thonet in Germany. This iconic Bauhaus design features a steel tubular frame, a deep br...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel

Marcel Breuer Vintage B35 Leather and Chrome Cantilever Armchair and Footstool
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Highclere, Newbury
An early 20th century designed lounge chair set by Marcel Breuer featuring a cantilever chrome and tan leather lounge chair with matching footstool. Marcel Breuer was one of the key architects and designers of the 20th century and one of the most influential exponents of modernist design having both studied and taught at the Bauhaus school of design. He is credited with creating the first chrome tube...
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1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Marcel Breuer, Long Chair, Birch Plywood, Isokon Furniture Ltd, Designed 1935
By Isokon, Marcel Breuer
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Marcel Breuer (1902 - 1981), Long Chair, designed 1935-1936, in laminated birch plywood This is an early example of the model produced by Isokon Furniture Company Ltd, London. Lat...
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1930s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Plywood

"MG5" Marcel Breuer by Matteo Grassi Bauhaus Set of 4 Brown Cantilever Chairs
By Marcel Breuer, Matteo Grassi
Located in Carpi, IT
The MG5 Cantilever Bauhaus Chair is one of their most iconic designs, and it has become a staple of modern Italian furniture design. The chair's cantilevered design is one of its mo...
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1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel

Set of Four Mid-Century Italian Modern Marcel Breuer B64 Cesca Chairs, 1970
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Set of four Cesca chairs model B64, with armrests. The tubular steel chromed structure it is in good condition. Beechwood frames lacquered in black and Viennese natural grid. Grids o...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome, Steel

Set of 4 Vintage Marcel Breuer Style Armchairs, Made in Italy, 1970s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Beautiful bauhaus style 'cesca' armchairs, original design by Marcel breuer. Timeless cantilever design with beech wooden and woven rattan seats and backrests and chromed tubular ...
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1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Marcel Breuer, Wassily Armchair, Edition Knoll, 2022
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Marcel Breuer- Wassily armchair - Edition Knoll 2022 Rare in this limited edition version: luxury black cavallino leather Steel structure / blac...
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2010s Italian Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Bauhaus Writing Desk and Chair, Thonet, Chrome-Plated Steel, Czechia, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Bauhaus writing desk and chair. Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1930-1939 Material: Chrome-Plated Steel, Lacquered Wood Number of d...
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Wassily Armchairs by Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Austin, TX
Armchair, Italian, produced by Gavina. This B3 armchair by Marcel Breuer features a bent chromed steel tubular construction and black stained...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel

Restored Art Deco Side Table, Marcel Breuer, Thonet Chrome Steel, Germany, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Art Deco side table Designer: Marcel Breuer Maker: Thonet Period: 1930-1939 Source: Germany Material: Chrome-Plated Steel Designed by world-renowned German designe...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Tubular Steel Dining Table, Germany, 1960s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in San Diego, CA
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 collea...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Italian Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca Chairs, 70s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Set of four Cesca B32 chairs, Italy, 1970s. Chromed tubular chassis in good general condition. Seat and back structures in black lacquered beech wood and natural Viennese grille. ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

D4 Foldingchair by Marcel Breuer for Tecta aus schwarzem Eisengarn -1980
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Lübeck, DE
Der D4 chair von Marcel Breuer für Tecta ist nicht zu unrecht einer der bekanntesten Bauhaus Klassiker überhaupt. Und deshalb erfüllt es mich mit Stolz euch d...
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1980s Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

1930s M. Breuer Set of B10 Bauhaus Tubular Table + B34 Armachairs by M. Melder
By Mücke & Melder, Marcel Breuer
Located in Praha, CZ
- Chrome plated parts in good condition with some signs of use - Top desk and wooden armrests has been relacquered some times ago and they are in good condition - Newly upholst...
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1930s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Pr. Breuer Cesca Chairs Made in Italy, C 1970's
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
Iconic and arguably the most important chair ever designed, the Breuer Cesca chair remains as relevant today as it was when first introduced in the 19...
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1970s Italian International Style Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Black Dining Chair "Cesca" B32 by Marcel Breuer for Fasem, Italy, 1970
By Fasem International, Marcel Breuer
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Black dining chair "Cesca" B32 by Marcel Breuer for Fasem, Italy, 1970s Introducing the iconic "Cesca" B32 dining chair by Marcel Breuer, expertly crafted by Italian brand Fasem i...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Chrome and Black Cesca Chair Designed by Marcel Breuer Made in Italy circa 1970s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
Chic Cesca arm chair, designed by Marcel Breuer. Iconic and timeless Bauhaus chair, still relevant to today’s interior spaces. This chair was produced ...
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Late 20th Century Italian International Style Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

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

Set of 6 Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer, Mid-Century Modern Metal & Wood Classic
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Introducing this exceptional set of 6 Cesca chairs, designed by the renowned Marcel Breuer and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960. These iconic Mid-Century Modern chairs showcase a pe...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Metal

Marcel Breuer Articulating Table Lamp
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
Bauhaus Articulating desk lamp by Marcel Breuer. Designed for the International Exposition of Modern Industrial and Decorative Arts, in Paris 1925, number 44 of 100. Articulating mov...
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1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Bronze, Nickel

1930s Marcel Breuer B10 Bauhaus Tubular Table by Mucke Melder, Czechoslovakia
By Mücke & Melder, Marcel Breuer
Located in Praha, CZ
- Chrome plated parts in good condition with some signs of use. - Top desk has been relacquered some times ago and its in good condition.
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair, circa 1980
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair, model Cesca, designed by Marcel Breuer around 1970, manufactured in Italy. Metal pipe frame, wood seat and back structure and rattan. In good condition, with minor wear c...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Vintage Mat Chrome B34 Bauhaus Leather Arm Chairs by Marcel Breuer, 1960s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
These set of 5, B34 chairs were designed by Marcel Breuer between 1920 and 1949 for Thonet in Germany. The iconic chair features a steel matt chromed tubular...
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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel

B3 "Wassily" Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy, circa 1970
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Conversano, IT
Iconic Wassily armchair model B3 in brown leather by Marcel Breuer produced by Gavina in the 1970s. The B 3 chair became a mass product in the sixties after Dino Gavina in 1962, a...
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1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Original Black Leather Pair of Gavina B33 Chairs by Marcel Breuer with Corset
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Houston, TX
Original Gavina B33 chairs. The "B33" chair is one of Marcel Breuer's most famous designs. This sleek tubular chrome chair is a classic. Designed in 1927, th...
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1950s Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Teddy Bear Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Knoll
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration are these wonderful Cesca chairs in adorable fleece / velour / mohair fabric on a shiny heavy chrome frame. Perfect for the home or office. Branded with the Kn...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Marcel Breuer for Gavina Metal Fabric Dining Chairs "Cesca" Model, 1960s
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Set of six Italian Mid-Century Modern design dining chairs model “Cesca” designed by Marcel Breuer with curved chromed metal frame and fabric seat and back, original model produced b...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Metal

Set of 4 Marcel Breuer Cesca Metal and Wood Mid-Century Modern Chairs, c 1960
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of 4 Cesca chairs, designed by Marcel Breuer. Manufactured in Italy, circa 1960 by Unknown Manufacturer Metal pipe frame, wood seat and...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Metal

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. Many of the original furniture by Marcel Breuer were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 1970s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Marco Zanuso, Franco Albini, and Tito Agnoli. Prices for Marcel Breuer furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at £916 and can go as high as £2,885, while a piece like these, on average, fetch £1,901.
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 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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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 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
    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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