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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
Vintage Breuer Wassily Lounge Chair
Vintage Breuer Wassily Lounge Chair

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...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

B3 Wassily chair by Marcel Breuer, 1970s.
B3 Wassily chair by Marcel Breuer, 1970s.

B3 Wassily chair by Marcel Breuer, 1970s.

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Correggio, IT

Wassily armchair designed by Marcel Breuer made of black leather and chromed metal tubular frame. The Wassily B3 Chair is an icon of twentieth-century modernism, ideal for furnishing...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Marcel Breuer Early Canvas Model B3 "Wassily" Chair, Green Eisengarn
Marcel Breuer Early Canvas Model B3 "Wassily" Chair, Green Eisengarn

Marcel Breuer Early Canvas Model B3 "Wassily" Chair, Green Eisengarn

By Marcel Breuer, Standard Möbel

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

This is an early edition Wassily from Berlin based manufacturer, Standard-Möbel. It exhibits the original army green Eisengarn canvas. A truly iconic design, deserving to be in a museum. The model for this chair is the traditional overstuffed club chair...

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1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Marcel Breuer Tubular-Steel B10 Table
Marcel Breuer Tubular-Steel B10 Table

Marcel Breuer Tubular-Steel B10 Table

By Marcel Breuer

Located in New York, NY

Marcel Breuer tubular-steel B10 table chrome-plated tubular frame table with a black smoked glass top.  

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1930s German Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Midcentury Set of 8 Marcel Breuer Cesca Dining Chairs model B64 Italian 1970s
Midcentury Set of 8 Marcel Breuer Cesca Dining Chairs model B64 Italian 1970s

Midcentury Set of 8 Marcel Breuer Cesca Dining Chairs model B64 Italian 1970s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

The model Cesca B64 with armrest is the extension of the famous Cesca B32 chair from the same designer. These armchairs consist of a tubular structure with cantilevered base in chrom...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Set of 4 Bauhaus Cesca Chairs Designed by Marcel Breuer, Italy 70s
Set of 4 Bauhaus Cesca Chairs Designed by Marcel Breuer, Italy 70s

Set of 4 Bauhaus Cesca Chairs Designed by Marcel Breuer, Italy 70s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Lucija, SI

Set of 4 black Cesca chairs was made in Italy in '70s. It's fabulous iconic piece of furniture and also very comfortable to sit on. It's perfect for the dining area or as a decorat...

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1920s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Customizable Marcel Breuer S 285/1 Tubular Steel Desk
Customizable Marcel Breuer S 285/1 Tubular Steel Desk

Customizable Marcel Breuer S 285/1 Tubular Steel Desk

By Marcel Breuer

Located in New York, NY

RANGE S 285 It is as though Marcel Breuer had anticipated today’s home offices and mobile computers: The compact tubular steel desk S 285 that he designed is ...

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2010s German Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel

Marcel Breuer Black Laccio End Table Knoll Studio Bauhaus
Marcel Breuer Black Laccio End Table Knoll Studio Bauhaus

Marcel Breuer Black Laccio End Table Knoll Studio Bauhaus

By Marcel Breuer, Knoll

Located in New York, NY

An authentic "Laccio" side or end table signed by Marcel Breuer for Knoll Studio, in the German Bauhaus style, circa 20th century. Table has a black satin laminate top and tubular ch...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Pair of Restored Bauhaus Bedside Tables, by M. Breuer for Thonet, Germany, 1920s
Pair of Restored Bauhaus Bedside Tables, by M. Breuer for Thonet, Germany, 1920s

Pair of Restored Bauhaus Bedside Tables, by M. Breuer for Thonet, Germany, 1920s

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Model: MM3 This exceptional pair of nightstands (model MM3) is a masterpiece of modern architecture and design. Designed by one of the most prominent figures of the Bauhaus school, ...

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1920s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Four (4) NIB Cesca Bar Stools Marcel Breuer Knoll Chromed Steel Upholstery
Four (4) NIB Cesca Bar Stools Marcel Breuer Knoll Chromed Steel Upholstery

Four (4) NIB Cesca Bar Stools Marcel Breuer Knoll Chromed Steel Upholstery

By Marcel Breuer, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

At the Bauhaus, Marcel Breuer married traditional craftsmanship with industrial methods and materials to help make tubular steel furniture an international sensation and a modern institution. Marcel Breuer was also the designer of the iconic Wassily chair and the Breuer Building, which now houses the Whitney Museum of American Art in the heart of NYC. This brand new set is in the super elegant "Caviar Hourglass" upholstery, and have never been used. These chairs are new in box, and have been priced near the first-party Knoll price. However, we can offer discounted and faster shipping, and are willing to reasonably negotiate. At this time, we have a total of 8 stools...

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2010s American Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Marcel Breuer Set of Nesting Tables
Marcel Breuer Set of Nesting Tables

Marcel Breuer Set of Nesting Tables

By Marcel Breuer

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A classic example in black and white. White table is 21.5" H x 18.5 x 17.75.

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1970s North American Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Formica

Customizable Marcel Breuer S 285 Tubular Steel Desk
Customizable Marcel Breuer S 285 Tubular Steel Desk

Customizable 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

Chrome Bauhaus Stool Thonet B8 by Marcel Breuer, 1930
Chrome Bauhaus Stool Thonet B8 by Marcel Breuer, 1930

Chrome Bauhaus Stool Thonet B8 by Marcel Breuer, 1930

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Praha, CZ

- 1930s - propably Thonet - Design: Marcel Breuer - Published in books and catalogues - profesionally polished, cleaned - new fabric jr

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1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Gebruder S 35 Cantilever Cow Hide Lounge Armchair by Marcel Breuer
Gebruder S 35 Cantilever Cow Hide Lounge Armchair by Marcel Breuer

Gebruder S 35 Cantilever Cow Hide Lounge Armchair by Marcel Breuer

By Marcel Breuer

Located in New York, NY

RANGE S 35 cow hide Among all the cantilever chairs of the Bauhaus epoch, the armchair S 35, with its lightness, flexibility and comfort, casts a shadow over eve...

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2010s German Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Leather

Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Black Leather and Chrome Model B3 Wassily Armchair, 1973
Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Black Leather and Chrome Model B3 Wassily Armchair, 1973

Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Black Leather and Chrome Model B3 Wassily Armchair, 1973

By Marcel Breuer, Gavina

Located in Vicenza, IT

Model B3 “Wassily” armchair, designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925 and produced in Italy in 1973. It features a chrome-plated steel structure and seat and back in black leather. Good v...

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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome, Iron

Set of Eight Restored Bauhaus Cesca Chairs, by M. Breuer, Chrome, Italy, 1980s
Set of Eight Restored Bauhaus Cesca Chairs, by M. Breuer, Chrome, Italy, 1980s

Set of Eight Restored Bauhaus Cesca Chairs, by M. Breuer, Chrome, Italy, 1980s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This iconic Cesca chair, an original design masterpiece by Marcel Breuer in the Bauhaus style, represents the pinnacle of "Made in Italy" quality. This authentic chair by the famous ...

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1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Set of Two After Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs Italy 1970s
Set of Two After Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs Italy 1970s

Set of Two After Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs Italy 1970s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Čelinac, BA

Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs Set of Two Italy 1970s

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Marcel Breuer for Tecta 'The Mobile Manifesto' Chaise Longue in Cane Wicker
Marcel Breuer for Tecta 'The Mobile Manifesto' Chaise Longue in Cane Wicker

Marcel Breuer for Tecta 'The Mobile Manifesto' Chaise Longue in Cane Wicker

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Marcel Breuer for Tecta, 'The Mobile Manifesto' chaise longue, model F41-E, cane wicker, steel, rubber, Germany, designed circa 1928 and manufactured 1984 This design by Hungarian-b...

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1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel

Marcel Breuer Custom Floating Credenza with Bar and Stereo System
Marcel Breuer Custom Floating Credenza with Bar and Stereo System

Marcel Breuer Custom Floating Credenza with Bar and Stereo System

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Chicago, IL

This piece came from the Cohen House, which was featured in a book by David Masello, "Architecture Without Rules" The houses of Marcel Breuer and Herbert Beckhard. This was a collaboration piece from the two architects. Herbert Beckhard was the Project Architect for this home as he was close friends with the Cohens. The floating wall credenza is in original condition unaltered. White lacquered body with gray laminate tops. It shows minor paint chips along the edge as well as some crazing throughout the piece. Overall this piece is in excellent vintage condition and shows patina which I declare as charming signs of wear and character. It was once modified by the original owners and "Marcel Breuer and Architects" to add a shelf and take away their record player, as you can see from the current and original photo from the 70's. The Hitachi SR-2000 amplifier and Rectilinear Research Corp speakers were replaced by the original owners at some point in time. The original amplifier and speakers, were by Marantz I believe, judging by the in situ photo taken in the early 70's. Theres minor issues with raising the volume and hearing crackling noises with the current speaker and amplifier. It is recommended that you update the stereo system. This cabinet features two perforated speaker compartments, a red and blue light up element, a mirrored liquor compartment, pull out hanging glass rack...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Metal

Rare Bauhaus chrome Nesting Table B9, Marcel Breuer-1930s
Rare Bauhaus chrome Nesting Table B9, Marcel Breuer-1930s

Rare Bauhaus chrome Nesting Table B9, Marcel Breuer-1930s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Praha, CZ

- 1930s - Czechoslovakia - Designed by Marcel Breuer - Model B9 - original

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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

1990s Marcel Breuer for Thonet Laccio Side Table in Black 6x Available
1990s Marcel Breuer for Thonet Laccio Side Table in Black 6x Available

1990s Marcel Breuer for Thonet Laccio Side Table in Black 6x Available

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Laccio Side Table, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925. These particular examples were produced by Thonet in the United States and date to the 1990s. The tables fe...

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1990s American Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel

Pair of Czech Bauhaus Armchairs, Marcel Breuer and Thonet, Chrome, Fabric, 1930s
Pair of Czech Bauhaus Armchairs, Marcel Breuer and Thonet, Chrome, Fabric, 1930s

Pair of Czech Bauhaus Armchairs, Marcel Breuer and Thonet, Chrome, Fabric, 1930s

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

License Thonet according to the design of Marcel Breuer Fully restored. Armchairs, 2 pcs Style: Bauhaus. Period: 1930-1939. Material: Fabric and chrome-plated steel Source: C...

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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Original Pair of Wassily Armchairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s (Signed)
Original Pair of Wassily Armchairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s (Signed)

Original Pair of Wassily Armchairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s (Signed)

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Argelato, BO

Marcel Breuer, Wassilly Armchair for Gavina, Vintage Original Version, Italy 1970s (Signed) The Wassily armchair, one of the most iconic and sophisticated Bauhaus armchairs, designe...

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1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Metal

Mid-Century Italian Modern Laccio Kiga Coffee Table by Marcel Breuer for Gavina
Mid-Century Italian Modern Laccio Kiga Coffee Table by Marcel Breuer for Gavina

Mid-Century Italian Modern Laccio Kiga Coffee Table by Marcel Breuer for Gavina

By Marcel Breuer, Gavina

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

A design icon. The low Kiga coffee table is a post-war interpretation of the iconic Laccio table, designed by Marcel Breuer in 1924 as part of his experiment with bent steel tubing. ...

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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Marcel Breuer B32 "Cesca" Chair for Gavina, Chrome and Vienna Straw, 1968
Marcel Breuer B32 "Cesca" Chair for Gavina, Chrome and Vienna Straw, 1968

Marcel Breuer B32 "Cesca" Chair for Gavina, Chrome and Vienna Straw, 1968

By Marcel Breuer, Gavina

Located in Vicenza, IT

Single B32 “Cesca” chair designed by Marcel Breuer and produced by Gavina in Italy in 1968. The Cesca chair is one of the most significant icons of modern furniture design. Original...

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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Wassily steel chromed and leather armchair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina 60s
Wassily steel chromed and leather armchair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina 60s

Wassily steel chromed and leather armchair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina 60s

By Gavina, Marcel Breuer

Located in Padova, IT

Italian mid-century Wassily black leather armchair by Breuer for Gavina, 1960s. Wassily Chair also known as Model B3, with rectangular seat in black leat...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel

1970s Marcel Breuer for Knoll / Gavina Wassily Lounge Chair in New Cream Leather
1970s Marcel Breuer for Knoll / Gavina Wassily Lounge Chair in New Cream Leather

1970s Marcel Breuer for Knoll / Gavina Wassily Lounge Chair in New Cream Leather

By Marcel Breuer, Gavina

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Wassily Lounge Chair, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925. This example was produced in Italy in the 1970s by Gavina, which was later acquired by Knoll. This is a ...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel

1970s Cesca B64 Armchair by Marcel Breuer for Knoll / Thonet 1x Avail
1970s Cesca B64 Armchair by Marcel Breuer for Knoll / Thonet 1x Avail

1970s Cesca B64 Armchair by Marcel Breuer for Knoll / Thonet 1x Avail

By Knoll, Marcel Breuer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a 'Cesca' armchair, model B64, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. These particular examples were seemingly manufactured by Knoll in the 1970s. Some may have been p...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Brass, Steel

Set of 6 Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer, Mid-Century Modern Metal & Wood Classic
Set of 6 Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer, Mid-Century Modern Metal & Wood Classic

Set of 6 Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer, Mid-Century Modern Metal & Wood Classic

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Barcelona, ES

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

Pair of Restored Bauhaus Cesca Chairs, by M. Breuer, Chrome, Beech, Italy, 1980s
Pair of Restored Bauhaus Cesca Chairs, by M. Breuer, Chrome, Beech, Italy, 1980s

Pair of Restored Bauhaus Cesca Chairs, by M. Breuer, Chrome, Beech, Italy, 1980s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This iconic Cesca chair, an original design masterpiece by Marcel Breuer in the Bauhaus style, represents the pinnacle of "Made in Italy" quality. This authentic chair by the famous ...

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1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

C. 2021 Marcel Breuer Cesca Bar Stool in Crimson Fabric w/ Cantilever Base
C. 2021 Marcel Breuer Cesca Bar Stool in Crimson Fabric w/ Cantilever Base

C. 2021 Marcel Breuer Cesca Bar Stool in Crimson Fabric w/ Cantilever Base

By Marcel Breuer, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an armless Cesca bar stool, model 51CH, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. The listed price includes one Cesca bar stool. This example was...

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2010s American Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Set of Four Breuer B5 Tubular Chrome and Leather  Bauhaus Style Dining Chairs
Set of Four Breuer B5 Tubular Chrome and Leather  Bauhaus Style Dining Chairs

Set of Four Breuer B5 Tubular Chrome and Leather Bauhaus Style Dining Chairs

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional set of B-5 tubular chrome and leather dining chairs. The chairs were originally designed by Modernist Pioneer and legendary figure, Marcel Breuer, during his tenure at t...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Marcel Breuer, Daybed, Steel, Fabric, Hungary, c. 1940
Marcel Breuer, Daybed, Steel, Fabric, Hungary, c. 1940

Marcel Breuer, Daybed, Steel, Fabric, Hungary, c. 1940

By Marcel Breuer

Located in High Point, NC

A steel and fabric daybed, by Marcel Breuer, Hungary, c. 1940.  Provenance Gift of Miani Johnson to the Brooklyn Museum honoring the friendship between Marcel Breuer and Marian and ...

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1940s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel

Mid Century "B21" Wooden Desk / Side Table by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, 1930s
Mid Century "B21" Wooden Desk / Side Table by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, 1930s

Mid Century "B21" Wooden Desk / Side Table by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, 1930s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Stockholm, SE

Very rare and early mid century 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 o...

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1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Metal

PAIR OF VINTAGE 1987 MADE IN ITALY STAMPED MARCEL BREUER CESCA KNOLL B32 CHAIRs
PAIR OF VINTAGE 1987 MADE IN ITALY STAMPED MARCEL BREUER CESCA KNOLL B32 CHAIRs

PAIR OF VINTAGE 1987 MADE IN ITALY STAMPED MARCEL BREUER CESCA KNOLL B32 CHAIRs

By Marcel Breuer

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this original pair of, Mid Century Modern, 1987 Made in Italy stamped, Marcel Breuer, Cesca chairs with chro...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

"Wassily" Club Chairs  B3 Designed by Marcel Breuer Set of Two Chrome & Leather
"Wassily" Club Chairs  B3 Designed by Marcel Breuer Set of Two Chrome & Leather

"Wassily" Club Chairs B3 Designed by Marcel Breuer Set of Two Chrome & Leather

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI

Wassily Club Chair by Marcel Breuer designed in 1925 - 26 for Knoll also known as the Model B3 chair. Breuer designed this chair while he was the head of the cabinet-making workshop at the Bauhaus, in Dessau, Germany. These chairs are in excellent condition and as strong and beautiful as when they were first created. Inspired by the frame of a bicycle and influenced by the constructivist theories of the De Stjil movement, Marcel Breuer was still an apprentice at the Bauhaus when he reduced the classic club chair to its elemental lines and planes, forever changing the course of furniture design. His revolutionary Wassily chair marries durable leather with the industrial-age aesthetic of cantilevered tubular steel. Functional, simple and distinctly modern. Protégé of Bauhaus founder Walter Gropius, Marcel Breuer embodied many of the School's distinctive concepts and was and one of the School's most famous students. He returned to teach carpentry from 1925-1928, during which he designed the tubular-steel furniture collection. His attention drifted towards architecture, and after practicing...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Early Bauhaus "B21" Side Table Desk by Marcel Breuer Produced by Thonet, 1930s
Early Bauhaus "B21" Side Table Desk by Marcel Breuer Produced by Thonet, 1930s

Early Bauhaus "B21" Side Table Desk by Marcel Breuer Produced by Thonet, 1930s

By Marcel Breuer, Thonet

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

Pair of Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Desta Stahlmobel Beds
Pair of Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Desta Stahlmobel Beds

Pair of Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Desta Stahlmobel Beds

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Sharon, CT

Headboards and backboards only for two single beds. Last photo is from a 1931 Desta Stahlmobel catalog show bed in it's entirety.

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1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel

S33 Marcel Breuer Brown Leather & Chrome Set of Six Chairs
S33 Marcel Breuer Brown Leather & Chrome Set of Six Chairs

S33 Marcel Breuer Brown Leather & Chrome Set of Six Chairs

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

The "B34" chair, designed by Marcel Breuer, is a significant piece of modernist furniture. Marcel Breuer, a Hungarian-born architect and designer, was associated with the Bauhaus sch...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Bauhaus Tubular Steel Wood Console Table, Model B12 by Marcel Breuer for Thonet
Bauhaus Tubular Steel Wood Console Table, Model B12 by Marcel Breuer for Thonet

Bauhaus Tubular Steel Wood Console Table, Model B12 by Marcel Breuer for Thonet

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Almelo, NL

Bauhaus Tubular Steel and Wood Console Table, Model B12 by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Prague, 1930s 2 available – priced per table Dimensions: H 70 cm x W 70 cm x D 45 cm A timeless...

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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel

Mid-Century Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer, Leather & Chrome, 1960s
Mid-Century Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer, Leather & Chrome, 1960s

Mid-Century Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer, Leather & Chrome, 1960s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Chino Hills, CA

For sale is a genuine mid-century Wassily Chair, a remarkable piece from the iconic designer Marcel Breuer. This chair is a testament to the enduring appeal of mid-century design, sh...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Italian modern light brown armchairs Wassily by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s
Italian modern light brown armchairs Wassily by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s

Italian modern light brown armchairs Wassily by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s

By Marcel Breuer, Gavina

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern light brown armchairs Wassily by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s Pair of armchairs mod. Wassily or B3 in light brown leather. The backrest, armrests and seat are made ...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Metal

Marcel Breuer B34 Tubular Armchair 1930s
Marcel Breuer B34 Tubular Armchair 1930s

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

Marcel Breuer Wassily Lounge Chair by Gavina
Marcel Breuer Wassily Lounge Chair by Gavina

Marcel Breuer Wassily Lounge Chair by Gavina

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Vilnius, LT

Vintage Wassily lounge chair, designed by Marcel Breuer, circa 1925. Stamped signature of Marcel Breuer on the leather. In white leather, chromed steel tube frame.    

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Italian modern burgundy leather armchair Wassily by Marcel Breuer Gavina, 1960s
Italian modern burgundy leather armchair Wassily by Marcel Breuer Gavina, 1960s

Italian modern burgundy leather armchair Wassily by Marcel Breuer Gavina, 1960s

By Marcel Breuer, Gavina

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern burgundy leather armchair Wassily by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s Armchair model Wassily or B3 in red brown leather. The backrest, armrests and seat are made of ban...

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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel

2019 Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Armless Side Chair in Blue and Fabric
2019 Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Armless Side Chair in Blue and Fabric

2019 Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Armless Side Chair in Blue and Fabric

By Knoll, Marcel Breuer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an armless Cesca side chair, model 51C, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. The listed price includes one 51C chair, and we have seven available for individual purc...

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2010s American Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Bauhaus Design CESCA Dining Chair set, Italy 1980's
Bauhaus Design CESCA Dining Chair set, Italy 1980's

Bauhaus Design CESCA Dining Chair set, Italy 1980's

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Bauhaus Design CESCA Dining Chair set by Marcel Breuer. Made in Italy, 1980's / 90's period. Stamped; Made in Italy. Tubular chrome frame with black lacquered wood frame and ...

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1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

1970s Marcel Breuer Knoll / Gavina Wassily Lounge Chair, Leather & Chrome
1970s Marcel Breuer Knoll / Gavina Wassily Lounge Chair, Leather & Chrome

1970s Marcel Breuer Knoll / Gavina Wassily Lounge Chair, Leather & Chrome

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Wassily Lounge Chair, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925. This example was produced in Italy in the 1970s by Gavina, which was later acquired by Knoll. This is a ...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel

Italian mid-century Brown Armchairs Wassily by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s
Italian mid-century Brown Armchairs Wassily by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s

Italian mid-century Brown Armchairs Wassily by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s

By Gavina, Marcel Breuer

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern Brown leather armchairs Wassily by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s Pair of armchairs mod. Wassily or B3 in brown leather. The backrest, armrests and seat a...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel

Italian MCM Marcel Breuer Cesca Accent, Side or Desk Chair, ITALY -- One Chair
Italian MCM Marcel Breuer Cesca Accent, Side or Desk Chair, ITALY -- One Chair

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

Customizable Gebruder  S 35 Cantilever Leather Lounge Armchair by Marcel Breuer
Customizable Gebruder  S 35 Cantilever Leather Lounge Armchair by Marcel Breuer

Customizable Gebruder S 35 Cantilever Leather Lounge Armchair by Marcel Breuer

By Marcel Breuer

Located in New York, NY

RANGE S 35 cow hide Among all the cantilever chairs of the Bauhaus epoch, the armchair S 35, with its lightness, flexibility and comfort, casts a shadow over eve...

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2010s German Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Leather

Marcel Breuer B64 Cesca Dining Chairs with Arms set of Six
Marcel Breuer B64 Cesca Dining Chairs with Arms set of Six

Marcel Breuer B64 Cesca Dining Chairs with Arms set of Six

By Marcel Breuer, Knoll

Located in Chicago, IL

Marcel Breuer B64 Cesca Dining Chairs with Arms set of Six, Italy, the 1970s production. Seat height 18

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel

Set of 6 Thonet Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer
Set of 6 Thonet Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer

Set of 6 Thonet Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer

$4,320Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of 6 Thonet Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Pasadena, TX

Set of 6 Thonet Cesca chairs 1980s Set of four armchairs, model Cesca, designed by Marcel Breuer. Manufactured by Thonet circa 1981 Chrome cantilever fr...

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1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Vintage Marcel Breuer Black Leather Corset Back B33 Chrome Side Chair attr Knoll
Vintage Marcel Breuer Black Leather Corset Back B33 Chrome Side Chair attr Knoll

Vintage Marcel Breuer Black Leather Corset Back B33 Chrome Side Chair attr Knoll

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Marcel Breuer Black Leather Corset Back B33 Chrome Dining Side Chair attribut...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Marcel Breuer Isokon Loung Chair
Marcel Breuer Isokon Loung Chair

Marcel Breuer Isokon Loung Chair

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Oosterbeek, NL

Marcel Breuer famously designed innovative wood bent furniture before his metal tubular designs. This Chaise longue or ‘Long Chair’ was designed for Isokon Comapny England in the 196...

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1930s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Plywood

Olive Canvas Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer, Italy, 1930s
Olive Canvas Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer, Italy, 1930s

Olive Canvas Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer, Italy, 1930s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in London, England

The Wassily Chair, also known as the Model B3 chair, is a famous and iconic piece of modern furniture design. It was designed by Marcel Breuer in 192...

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1930s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Marcel Breuer Aluminium Chair 1933 ICF Cadsana Italy MoMa Museum Bauhaus Black
Marcel Breuer Aluminium Chair 1933 ICF Cadsana Italy MoMa Museum Bauhaus Black

Marcel Breuer Aluminium Chair 1933 ICF Cadsana Italy MoMa Museum Bauhaus Black

By ICF De Padova, Marcel Breuer

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

Marcel Breuer per Gavina Set of Four Cesca Chairs, Italy 1970s
Marcel Breuer per Gavina Set of Four Cesca Chairs, Italy 1970s

Marcel Breuer per Gavina Set of Four Cesca Chairs, Italy 1970s

By Marcel Breuer, Gavina

Located in Naples, IT

Gruppo di quattro sedie Mod. Cesca di Marcel Breuer per Gavina - Italia - con etichetta originale. Le sedie presentano lievi segni di usura, i sedili sono originali in paglia di Vien...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

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 ExpertApril 12, 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
    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 ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To tell if a Breuer chair is real, look closely at its chromed tubular steel frame. A genuine Breuer chair will have polished, welded ends, while replicas tend to feature visible end caps. You can also search for a label under the seat. These labels changed over the years, so compare yours to images of the labeling that appears in images of authentic chairs shared on trusted online resources to assess authenticity. Alternatively, you can seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Marcel Breuer chairs.
  • 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
    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
    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
    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 ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Marcel Breuer designed several chairs. One of his best-known pieces is the Wassily lounge chair made of tubular steel and leather straps. Breuer named the chair after the artist Wassily Kandinsky. Among the designer's other notable chairs are the Cesca chair, the B35 lounge chair and the S 35. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Marcel Breuer chairs.
  • 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
    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
    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
    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
    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 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 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 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
    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 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.
  • 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.