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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
Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Style Tubular Steel Dining Table, Germany, 1960s
Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Style Tubular Steel Dining Table, Germany, 1960s

Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Style 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

Mid Century Dark Brown Leather Wassily Arm Chairs Marcel Breuer for Knoll 1960s
Mid Century Dark Brown Leather Wassily Arm Chairs Marcel Breuer for Knoll 1960s

Mid Century Dark Brown Leather Wassily Arm Chairs Marcel Breuer for Knoll 1960s

By Knoll, Marcel Breuer

Located in Detroit, MI

These vintage mid-century modern brown Wassily arm chairs designed by Marcel Breuer and manufactured by Knoll are circa 1960. This pair features beautifu...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Italian Modern White Armchair Wassily B3 by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s
Italian Modern White Armchair Wassily B3 by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s

Italian Modern White Armchair Wassily B3 by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s

By Gavina, Marcel Breuer

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

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

1960s Marcel Breuer for Knoll Isokon Chaise Lounge Chair New White Upholstery
1960s Marcel Breuer for Knoll Isokon Chaise Lounge Chair New White Upholstery

1960s Marcel Breuer for Knoll Isokon Chaise Lounge Chair New White Upholstery

By Knoll, Marcel Breuer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is an original 1960s Marcel Breuer for Isokon chaise lounge chair. This example has just been masterfully reupholstered by Forthright NYC...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Fabric

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

Desk " Canaan " in wood and leather by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy 1950s.
Desk " Canaan " in wood and leather by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy 1950s.

Desk " Canaan " in wood and leather by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy 1950s.

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Lot/Drogenbos, BE

Writing Desk model “ Canaan ” in wooden with leather-covered shelf. Comprising six drawers with two locks (keys provided). Designed by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy 1950s. D...

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1950s Italian Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Leather, Wood

Marcel Breuer for Thonet B35 Mid Century Chrome and Rattan Lounge Chairs - Pair
Marcel Breuer for Thonet B35 Mid Century Chrome and Rattan Lounge Chairs - Pair

Marcel Breuer for Thonet B35 Mid Century Chrome and Rattan Lounge Chairs - Pair

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Marcel Breuer for Thonet B35 Mid Century Chrome and Rattan Lounge Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 25.5 wide x 31.5 deep x 32.75 high, with a seat height of 14.5 and arm height/ch...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Marcel Breuer for Thonet, S32 Side Chairs, 1980
Marcel Breuer for Thonet, S32 Side Chairs, 1980

Marcel Breuer for Thonet, S32 Side Chairs, 1980

By Marcel Breuer, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Los Angeles, CA

wonderful examples of 1980 side chairs Model S32 by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, tubular steel with coffee brown wood frames and cane for the seat and back rest, marked.

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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Marcel Breuer and Carlo Scarpa Delfi Table For Cassina
Marcel Breuer and Carlo Scarpa Delfi Table For Cassina

Marcel Breuer and Carlo Scarpa Delfi Table For Cassina

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Marcel Breuer and Carlo Scarpa Delfi Table For Cassina The design table with rectangular top reflects the re-design of a Rationalist model created ...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Marble

Mid Century "B27" Round Dining Table by Marcel Breuer Produced by Thonet, 1930s
Mid Century "B27" Round Dining Table by Marcel Breuer Produced by Thonet, 1930s

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

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

Pair of Early Wassily Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Knoll, Leather and Chrome
Pair of Early Wassily Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Knoll, Leather and Chrome

Pair of Early Wassily Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Knoll, Leather and Chrome

By Marcel Breuer, Knoll

Located in Buffalo, NY

Marcel Breuer's 1925 design is a widely recognized masterpiece of modern furniture, having long ago achieved iconic status. This pair of Wassily chairs date to the 1960s. The chrome...

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1960s American Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel

Marcel Breuer for Gavina / Knoll International White Mica Laccio End
Marcel Breuer for Gavina / Knoll International White Mica Laccio End

Marcel Breuer for Gavina / Knoll International White Mica Laccio End

By Marcel Breuer, Knoll

Located in Queens, NY

American International-Style (circa 1924) 'Laccio' end / occasional table with a white mica top supported on a chrome plated steel tube frame. (matching coffee table: DUF0019A) (MARC...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Metal, 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 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

Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca Dining Room Chairs for Gavina Knoll, 1963, Set of 8
Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca Dining Room Chairs for Gavina Knoll, 1963, Set of 8

Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca Dining Room Chairs for Gavina Knoll, 1963, Set of 8

By Marcel Breuer, Gavina

Located in Vicenza, IT

Beautiful set of 8 original B32 “Cesca” dining chairs produced by Gavina in 1963. They are all signed with the original paper mark. Cesca chairs were originally designed in 1928 by F...

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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome, Iron

Iconic B35 Lounge Chair and Hocker by Marcel Breuer for Thonet 1970
Iconic B35 Lounge Chair and Hocker by Marcel Breuer for Thonet 1970

Iconic B35 Lounge Chair and Hocker by Marcel Breuer for Thonet 1970

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Weesp, NL

Introducing a rare gem in Bauhaus design: an authentic B35 lounge chair and ottoman set, originally crafted in the 1920s by the iconic designer Marcel Breuer and produced in the 1970s by Thonet—the very first and original manufacturer of this stunning piece. This set represents the essence of modernist elegance with Breuer's unique blend of functionality and aesthetic purity. Breuer, a pioneer in furniture design, was known for his innovative use of tubular steel, inspired by bicycle frames...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

PAIR OF RESTORED MARCEL BREUER FASEM 1980's WASSILY B3 BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRS
PAIR OF RESTORED MARCEL BREUER FASEM 1980's WASSILY B3 BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRS

PAIR OF RESTORED MARCEL BREUER FASEM 1980's WASSILY B3 BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRS

By Fasem International, Marcel Breuer

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of Vintage Circa 1980s, Fully Restored hand dyed Marcel Breuer for Fasem Wassily B3 tan b...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Customizable Marcel Breuer S 285/5 Tubular Steel Desk
Customizable Marcel Breuer S 285/5 Tubular Steel Desk

Customizable Marcel Breuer S 285/5 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

Four Vintage Matteo Grassi MG5 Marcel Breuer Cognac Brown Leather Armchairs 4
Four Vintage Matteo Grassi MG5 Marcel Breuer Cognac Brown Leather Armchairs 4

Four Vintage Matteo Grassi MG5 Marcel Breuer Cognac Brown Leather Armchairs 4

By Matteo Grassi, Marcel Breuer

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime suite of four original fully stamped Matteo Grassi MG5 circa 1970 whisky brown leather armchairs designed by...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Marcel Breuer Canaan Desk, wood, Italy, Gavina, 1962
Marcel Breuer Canaan Desk, wood, Italy, Gavina, 1962

Marcel Breuer Canaan Desk, wood, Italy, Gavina, 1962

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT

Canaan desk by Marcel Breuer, produced by Gavina spa in 1962. Desk with drawers and filing cabinet. Wood structure. Dino Gavina was in Breuer’s country ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Wood

Knoll International Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer Black Leather
Knoll International Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer Black Leather

Knoll International Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer Black Leather

By Marcel Breuer, Knoll

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This Wassily chair, in chromed tubular steel and black leather, was designed by Marcel Breuer and produced by Knoll International. Knoll International production with the Marcel Breu...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

Vintage Germany Icon Bauhaus B35 Black Leather Chair by Marcel Breuer for Thonet
Vintage Germany Icon Bauhaus B35 Black Leather Chair by Marcel Breuer for Thonet

Vintage Germany Icon Bauhaus B35 Black Leather Chair by Marcel Breuer for Thonet

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

This design icon from 1928, the B35 armchair, was designed by Marcel Breuer in the late 1920s and made by the German Thonet factory in the early 1930s. This piece is made of tubular steel and black leather with natural patina. The materials used and the traces of wear show that this is an early production of this timeless modell. The armrests are finished with solid wood. Following the success of his Wassily chair, Breuer continued to experiment with tubular steel furniture. Like the Wassily chair, the B35 was not a direct representative of the Bauhaus school, but is clearly in line with the Bauhaus design and construction principles, with a modern, stripped-down form made of industrial materials not used today in furniture production. Marcel Breuer was born in 1902 in Hungary. He was an architect and designer. He received a scholarship to study painting and sculpture at the Vienna Academy of Fine Arts in 1920, but quickly quit and applied to the Bauhaus school in Weimar, Germany. After completing the preliminary courses there, he studied at the Bauhaus furniture...

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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

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

1960s Set of Four Marcel Breuer for Knoll / Gavina Cesca Chairs
1960s Set of Four Marcel Breuer for Knoll / Gavina Cesca Chairs

1960s Set of Four Marcel Breuer for Knoll / Gavina Cesca Chairs

By Marcel Breuer, Gavina, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a set of four Cesca Arm Chairs, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. These particular examples were manufactured by Knoll / Gavina in Italy in the 1960s. The classic...

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1960s Italian 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

Set of Four Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs by Gavina, circa 1970
Set of Four Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs by Gavina, circa 1970

Set of Four Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs by Gavina, circa 1970

By Marcel Breuer, Gavina

Located in Barcelona, ES

Set of four armchairs, model Cesca, designed by Marcel Breuer. Manufactured by Gavina, circa 1970. Metal pipe frame, seat and back with new upholstery added later. Originally was se...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel

TIMELESS PAIR OF ViNTAGE MARCEL BREUER CESCA KNOLL B32 CHROME BERGERE ARMCHAIRS
TIMELESS PAIR OF ViNTAGE MARCEL BREUER CESCA KNOLL B32 CHROME BERGERE ARMCHAIRS

TIMELESS PAIR OF ViNTAGE MARCEL BREUER CESCA KNOLL B32 CHROME BERGERE ARMCHAIRS

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, Marcel Breuer, Cesca armchairs with chrome frames and bergère uph...

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

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Chrome

Marcel Breuer Wood and Steel Table by Gavina, circa 1960
Marcel Breuer Wood and Steel Table by Gavina, circa 1960

Marcel Breuer Wood and Steel Table by Gavina, circa 1960

By Marcel Breuer, Gavina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Table designed by Marcel Breuer in early 20th century. Manufactured by Gavina, Italy, circa 1960. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a...

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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel

Set of 4 Marcel Breuer Cesca Metal and Wood Mid-Century Modern Chairs, c 1960
Set of 4 Marcel Breuer Cesca Metal and Wood Mid-Century Modern Chairs, c 1960

Set of 4 Marcel Breuer Cesca Metal and Wood Mid-Century Modern Chairs, c 1960

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Barcelona, ES

Set of 4 Cesca chairs, designed by Marcel Breuer. Manufactured in Italy, circa 1960 by Unknown Manufacturer Metal pipe frame, wood seat and back structure and rattan. In good orig...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Metal

Early Mid Century "B27" Round Dining Table by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, 1930s
Early Mid Century "B27" Round Dining Table by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, 1930s

Early Mid Century "B27" Round Dining Table by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, 1930s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare and early mid century wooden "B27" round dining table in black stained wood with chromed tubular metal base by Marcel Breuer produced by Thonet Germany, 1930s. In good original ...

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1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Metal

Marcel Breuer Custom Coffee Table from the Stillman III Residence, 1965
Marcel Breuer Custom Coffee Table from the Stillman III Residence, 1965

Marcel Breuer Custom Coffee Table from the Stillman III Residence, 1965

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Chicago, IL

Marcel Breuer Custom Coffee Table from The Stillman III Residence, 1965 Solid oak top with black lacquered wood base. Square form exemplifying Breuer’s restrained, functional aesthe...

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1960s American Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Oak

Bauhaus Side Table Attributed to Marcel Breuer, Czechoslovakia
Bauhaus Side Table Attributed to Marcel Breuer, Czechoslovakia

Bauhaus Side Table Attributed to Marcel Breuer, Czechoslovakia

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Praha, CZ

A refined Bauhaus side table attributed to Marcel Breuer, produced in Czechoslovakia. This modernist piece exemplifies Bauhaus principles through its chromed tubular steel frame pai...

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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Marcel Breuer Cesca Dining Chairs Set of Four Armchairs
Marcel Breuer Cesca Dining Chairs Set of Four Armchairs

Marcel Breuer Cesca Dining Chairs Set of Four Armchairs

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Atlanta, GA

Set of Four Clean Lined Cesca Model Dining Chairs, designed by Marcel Breuer, and probably made by Gavina, Italy, circa 1980s. The set consists of four armchairs in black lacquer and...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Metal

1960s Wassily Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina / Knoll in Original Canvas
1960s Wassily Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina / Knoll in Original Canvas

1960s Wassily Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina / Knoll in Original Canvas

By Knoll, Gavina, Marcel Breuer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are original Wassily Lounge Chairs, model B3, initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925. These particular examples were produced by Gavina in Italy in the 1960s, and were imp...

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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Czech, 1930s
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Czech, 1930s

Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Czech, 1930s

By Marcel Breuer, Thonet

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This iconic writing desk from the 1930s is a remarkable example of Bauhaus design. Designed by Marcel Breuer and manufactured by Thonet, it perfectly combines functionality with aest...

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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Restored Bauhaus Armchair, by M. Breuer for Thonet, Chrome, Czech, 1920s
Restored Bauhaus Armchair, by M. Breuer for Thonet, Chrome, Czech, 1920s

Restored Bauhaus Armchair, by M. Breuer for Thonet, Chrome, Czech, 1920s

By Marcel Breuer, Thonet

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Model B35 This armchair represents the absolute pinnacle of global avant-garde design and stands as an icon of the Bauhaus style from the 1930s. This revolutionary 1928 design was c...

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1920s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

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 Gavina, Marcel Breuer

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

Two Restored Bauhaus Armchairs, by M. Breuer for Thonet, Chrome, Czech, 1920s
Two Restored Bauhaus Armchairs, by M. Breuer for Thonet, Chrome, Czech, 1920s

Two Restored Bauhaus Armchairs, by M. Breuer for Thonet, Chrome, Czech, 1920s

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Model B35 This pair of armchairs represents the absolute pinnacle of global avant-garde design and stands as an icon of the Bauhaus style from the 1930s. This revolutionary 1928 des...

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1920s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

CESCA Chair by Marcel Breuer, Cane and Chrome, Mid-Century Modern
CESCA Chair by Marcel Breuer, Cane and Chrome, Mid-Century Modern

CESCA Chair by Marcel Breuer, Cane and Chrome, Mid-Century Modern

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Design Classic CESCA Chair by Marcel Breuer. Cane on seat was repalced and is in mint condition. Labeled made in Italy.

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern 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

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

Bauhaus tubular steel side table model B 12 by Marcel Breuer, 1930s
Bauhaus tubular steel side table model B 12 by Marcel Breuer, 1930s

Bauhaus tubular steel side table model B 12 by Marcel Breuer, 1930s

By Marcel Breuer, Slezak Company

Located in PRAHA 5, CZ

An early example of the Bauhaus side table, Model B 12, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928 and manufactured around 1930 under Thonet licence by Robert Slezák in former Czec...

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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Mid Century "B12" Side Console Table by Marcel Breuer Produced by Thonet, 1930s
Mid Century "B12" Side Console Table by Marcel Breuer Produced by Thonet, 1930s

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

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

Canaan Desk by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy 1950s
Canaan Desk by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy 1950s

Canaan Desk by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy 1950s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Brussels, BE

Canaan Desk by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy 1950s

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Wood

Marcel Breuer TI-1A Chair / Authentic Bauhaus Chair
Marcel Breuer TI-1A Chair / Authentic Bauhaus Chair

Marcel Breuer TI-1A Chair / Authentic Bauhaus Chair

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Zürich, CH

Sculptural qualities define this object. A vivid dynamic between the different volumes and surfaces, showing different qualities from different angles. Its expressive form offers a c...

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1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Fabric, Oak

Armchair "B35 moderniste," Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Germany 1930
Armchair "B35 moderniste," Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Germany 1930

Armchair "B35 moderniste," Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Germany 1930

By Marcel Breuer, Thonet

Located in Torino, IT

Armchair "B35 moderniste," Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Germany 1930

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1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Metal

Set of Six Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs Made in Italy c 1970's
Set of Six Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs Made in Italy c 1970's

Set of Six Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs Made in Italy c 1970's

By Marcel Breuer

Located in New York, NY

Chic set of six Cesca chairs designed by Marcel Breuer, made in Italy, circa 1970's. The chairs feature bent chrome cantilevered frames, with upholstered seats and backs. The six ch...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

1970s Pair of Marcel Breuer for Thonet Dining Side Chairs in Black Leather
1970s Pair of Marcel Breuer for Thonet Dining Side Chairs in Black Leather

1970s Pair of Marcel Breuer for Thonet Dining Side Chairs in Black Leather

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of eight B33 Dining Chairs, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. These particular examples were produced by Thonet in Germany and date back to the 1970s. The ...

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1970s German Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel

Set of Two Knoll Marcel Breuer B34 chair 1970s
Set of Two Knoll Marcel Breuer B34 chair 1970s

Set of Two Knoll Marcel Breuer B34 chair 1970s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Čelinac, BA

Set of Two Knoll Marcel Breuer B34 Chair Germany 1970s

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Marcel Breuer MB-WB 301 Chair / Authentic Modern
Marcel Breuer MB-WB 301 Chair / Authentic Modern

Marcel Breuer MB-WB 301 Chair / Authentic Modern

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Zürich, CH

Sculptural qualities define this object. A vivid dynamic between different gestures and surfaces, showing different qualities from different angles. Its experimental approach reveals...

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1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel

Pair of black leather Wassily armchairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina/Kiga S.p.A.
Pair of black leather Wassily armchairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina/Kiga S.p.A.

Pair of black leather Wassily armchairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina/Kiga S.p.A.

By Marcel Breuer, Gavina

Located in Milano, Lombardia

A pair of Wassily B3 armchairs, designed by Marcel Breuer in 1929 and produced by Gavina around the 1970s. The armchairs have a chromed tubular steel frame, with a seat, armrests, ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel

Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca Chairs for Gavina, Chrome & Vienna Straw, 1968, Set of 6
Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca Chairs for Gavina, Chrome & Vienna Straw, 1968, Set of 6

Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca Chairs for Gavina, Chrome & Vienna Straw, 1968, Set of 6

By Marcel Breuer, Gavina

Located in Vicenza, IT

Set of six B32 “Cesca” chairs 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. Ori...

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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Restored Nesting Tables, by M. Breuer for Thonet, Oak, Chrome, Czech, 1920s
Restored Nesting Tables, by M. Breuer for Thonet, Oak, Chrome, Czech, 1920s

Restored Nesting Tables, by M. Breuer for Thonet, Oak, Chrome, Czech, 1920s

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This set of four nesting tables is a masterpiece of modernist furniture and an icon of the Bauhaus school from the early 20th century. The visionary Marcel Breuer, one of the first t...

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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Marcel Breuer Custom Dining Table from the Offices of Marcel Breuer, New York
Marcel Breuer Custom Dining Table from the Offices of Marcel Breuer, New York

Marcel Breuer Custom Dining Table from the Offices of Marcel Breuer, New York

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Chicago, IL

Marcel Breuer Custom Dining Table from the Offices of Marcel Breuer, New York 1965 A striking example of Modernist design, this custom dining table was created for the offices of Mar...

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1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Granite

"Wassilly Chair" by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, in red leather, 1960s design
"Wassilly Chair" by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, in red leather, 1960s design

"Wassilly Chair" by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, in red leather, 1960s design

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Milano, IT

Original Wassilly B3 armchair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, designed in the 1960s. Steel frame, red genuine leather straps, excellent vintage condition, polished steel, some signs of...

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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel

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
    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 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 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
    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
    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.