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
Italian modern black wood steel coffee table Laccio Marcel Breuer Gavina, 1970s
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black wood and chromed steel coffee table Laccio by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s
Iconic and fantastic coffee table model Laccio with a rectangular wooden top covere...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture
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Metal, Steel
Vintage Germany Icon Bauhaus B35 Black Leather Chair by Marcel Breuer for Thonet
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
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
$6,372 Sale Price
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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
Italian modern Black leather steel Armchair Wassily B3 by Breuer Gavina, 1980s
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Black leather and steel Armchair Wassily or B3 by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1980s
Iconic and vintage armchair mod. Wassily or B3, with chromed tubular steel structure ...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture
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Steel
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 an...
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1940s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture
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Steel
Marcel Breuer B35 Black and Chrome Lounge Chairs
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Weesp, NL
Beautiful pair of B35 Lounge chairs from the first owner who bought them in the early 1970's. The armrests and chrome plated tubular frame has been polished and t...
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1970s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture
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Chrome
$12,447 / set
Cesca Chairs
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE
This set of four Cesca chairs, designed by the iconic Marcel Breuer, is a timeless representation of modernist design. Created in 1962 and produced in Italy, these chairs showcase a ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture
Materials
Metal
$1,576 / item
Mid Century "B27" Round Dining Table by Marcel Breuer Produced by Thonet, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
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
Vintage Marcel Breuer Nesting Tables for Isokon
By Marcel Breuer, Isokon
Located in Uxbridge, GB
We have for sale a rare set of modernist nesting tables by Marcel Breuer for Isokon. This is a post war set made in the UK by Isokon c1961. We do also currently have a pre war set av...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture
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Beech, Plywood
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
Bauhaus Chrome nesting or side Table by Marcel Breuer for Mucke Melder, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Mücke & Melder
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s, Czechoslovakia
- good condition, cleaned
- original colour
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture
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Chrome
$900 Sale Price
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Rare Restored Marcel Breuer Rattan Back Chrome "cesca" Chairs By Virco, Set of 4
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare set of 4 Marcel Breuer rattan back chrome "Cesca" chairs by Virco. This rare variant of the Cesca chair features the rare Paul T. Frankl inspired rattan back with chrome legs.
Marcel Breuer (1902-1981) vintage re-edition "Cesca" armchair by Virco. Cantilevered tubular chrome frame with maple and cane seats, backs, and arms, circa 1970, made in Italy. Cesca chair, named after his daughter Francesca, marries caning and hardwood Beech with the Industrial-age aesthetic of cantilevered tubular steel. Functional, simple, and distinctly modern. Cesca chair has no legs and it relies on support from the tensile properties of steel tubing. It uses non-reinforced steel tubing, thereby creating a free-swinging chair...
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1950s Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture
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Rattan
$2,172 Sale Price
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Italian modern white coffee table Laccio by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern white coffee table Laccio by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s
Coffee table mod. Laccio with squared top in white painted wood. The structure is made of chromed tubular ...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture
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Steel
Pair of Contemporary S 35 Lounge Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Thonet
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Norwalk, CT
This pair of iconic S 35 lounge chairs features heavy-duty black leather seats slung over tubular polished chrome frames, with black stained beechwood armres...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Furniture
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Chrome
Chrome Bauhaus Stool Thonet B8 by Marcel Breuer, 1930 'Eisengarn'
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s
- propably Thonet
- Design: Marcel Breuer
- Published in books and catalogues
- Original condition, chrome with patina, all screws original
- Original Eisengarn / Iron fabri...
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1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture
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Chrome
$1,416 Sale Price
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German Art Deco Black Enameled Wood Armchair
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Queens, NY
German Art Deco black enameled wood armchair with chrome trim having a shaped wood back and cane seat (design attributed: Marcel Breuer; mfg by T...
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20th Century Art Deco Marcel Breuer Furniture
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Chrome
Mid-century Cesca chair designed by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy, 1960s
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Milano, IT
Mid-century Cesca chair designed by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy, 1960s
This elegant Cesca chair, created by Marcel Breuer and produced by Gavina in the 1960s, is a fine example ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture
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Steel
Bauhaus Chrome nesting or side Table by Marcel Breuer for Mucke Melder, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Mücke & Melder
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s, Czechoslovakia
- very good condition, cleaned
- marked
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture
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Chrome
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
Thonet Stool Chrome with Black Original Tissues B9s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Thonet stool chrome with black original tissues a slight.
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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture
Materials
Chrome
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
Bauhaus Chrome Nesting Table B9 by Marcel Breuer for Mucke Melder, 1930s
By Mücke & Melder, Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s, Czechoslovakia
- Original condition
- Original red color, partly missing
- No later production!
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture
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Chrome
$1,132 Sale Price
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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
1930s Marcel Breuer B34 Chair, Czechoslovakia
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly Chromed
- New canvas
- Originally painted wooden armrests with some signs of use
- Manufacturer: Thonet (TON).
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture
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Chrome
$1,133 Sale Price
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Pair of Bauhaus Armchairs, by M. Breuer, for Mücke-Melder, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Mücke & Melder
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Producer: Mücke-Melder Fryštát, cat. Type Fn24
These chairs have well preserved the original upholstery from the 1930s.
The armchair with upholstery is based on the original design...
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20th Century Czech Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Furniture
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Chrome, Steel
Italian modern Wooden desk mod. Canaan by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Wooden desk mod. Canaan by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s
Desk mod. Canaan with rectangular wooden top. On one side there are 2 drawers and on the other 4. It has a ...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture
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Wood
Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Black Leather Model B3 Wassily Armchair, 1973, Set of 3
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of three model B3 “Wassily” armchairs, 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 le...
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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture
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Chrome, Iron
Red Bauhaus Armchair by Marcel Breuer, Mücke, Melder, Beech, Chrome, 1930s
By Mücke & Melder, Marcel Breuer
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Red Bauhaus armchair designed by Marcel Breuer.
Style: Bauhaus
Period: 1930-1939
Source: Czechia
Maker: Mücke - Melder
Material: Beech, Chrome-plated steel.
Very well-prese...
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Furniture
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Chrome
Customizable Gebruder S 35 Cantilever Lounge Armchair by Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
RANGE S 35
Among all the cantilever chairs of the Bauhaus epoch, the armchair S 35, with its lightness, flexibility and comfort, casts a shadow over everything h...
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2010s German Marcel Breuer Furniture
Materials
Leather
Restored Bauhaus Pair of Armchairs, by Thonet, by Marcel Breuer, Czech, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Bauhaus Pair of Armchairs Made By Thonet.
Designer: Marcel Breuer
Maker: Thonet
Material: Chrome-plated Steel
Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia)
Period: 1930-1939
Made by in...
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome, Iron
Restored Bauhaus Armchair, Thonet, Marcel Breuer, Czechia, 1930s
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Bauhaus Armchair Designed by Marcel Breuer and made by Thonet.
Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia)
Period: 1930-1939
Maker: Thonet
Designer: Marcel Breuer
Material: Chrome-Pla...
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture
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Metal, Steel, Chrome, Iron
Restored Bauhaus Pair of Armchairs, Thonet, M. Breuer, Chrome, Czechia, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Bauhaus Pair of Armchairs Made By Thonet.
Designer: Marcel Breuer
Maker: Thonet
Material: Chrome-plated Steel
Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia)
Period: 1930-1939
Made by in...
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Marcel Breuer's Thonet B 34 Variation from Samal & Co
By Marcel Breuer
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Adjusted/ resigned by Antonín Šámal, manufactured by Šámal & co. , Prague, former Czechoslovakia in 1930's. Rare collectors pieces. In original condition. Wood and steel expertly cle...
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture
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Steel
$1,602 Sale Price / set
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2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta D4 Bauhaus Folding Lounge Chair in Fabric & Chrome
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a D4 folding lounge chair, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1926. This particular example was produced by Tecta in Germany C. 2023. The chair is comprised of a tubular...
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2010s German Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture
Materials
Steel
2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta D40 Dining Arm Chair with Blue Fabric and Frame
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a D40 dining chair, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. This particular example was produced by Tecta in Germany C. 2023. The chair is comprised of a tubular steel ...
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2010s German Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture
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Steel
2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta D4 Bauhaus Folding Lounge Chair Fabric & Chrome
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a D4 folding lounge chair, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1926. This particular example was produced by Tecta in Germany C. 2023. The chair is comprised of a tubular...
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2010s German Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture
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Steel
Restored Bauhaus Stool, M. Breuer, Mücke Melder, Chrome, Leather, Czechia, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Mücke & Melder
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Bauhaus Stool Designed By Marcel Breuer and Made By Mücke Melder.
Designer: Marcel Breuer
Maker: Mücke Melder
Material: Chrome-plated Steel, High-Quality Leather
Source: Cz...
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture
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Steel, Chrome
2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta B40 Dining / Side Chair in Black Fabric with Frame
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a B40 dining chair, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1926. This particular example was produced by Tecta in Germany C. 2023. The chair is comprised of a tubular steel ...
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2010s German Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture
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Steel
2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta D40 Dining Arm Chair in Black Fabric with Chrome
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a D40 dining chair, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. This particular example was produced by Tecta in Germany C. 2023. The chair is comprised of a tubular steel ...
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2010s German Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture
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Steel
Bauhaus Tubular Chrome Armchairs by Mücke Melder, Restored Leather, 1930s
By Mücke & Melder, Marcel Breuer
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
"Made by Mücke Melder, an influential modernist furniture manufacturer that specialised in tubular steel designs.
It has been restored and reupholstered by our professional refurbi...
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20th Century Czech Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Furniture
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Chrome
Early Thonet B 9 Nesting Tables by Marcel Breuer
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Early set of nesting tables, model B9 - 9C. Chrome-plated tubular steel and lacquered wood. Manufactured probably by Gebrüder Thonet AG, Frankenberg, These pieces, while originally d...
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1920s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture
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Steel, Chrome
$4,960 / set
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.
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Questions About Marcel Breuer Furniture
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To 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, 2022Today, 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 ExpertApril 12, 2024Marcel 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.
- Who is Marcel Breuer?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Marcel 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.
- What inspired Marcel Breuer?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The 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.
- Where was Marcel Breuer born?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Marcel 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, 2022To 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.
- What is Marcel Breuer known for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Marcel 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.
- What did Marcel Breuer design?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Over 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, 2022Yes, 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, 2024Marcel 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, 2022Marcel 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, 2022Most 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, 2022Marcel 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, 2022Marcel 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, 2022Marcel 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, 2022There 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, 2022To 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, 2022To 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, 2022What 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, 2022Marcel Breuer introduced the material of tubular steel to modern furniture design. He employed it in many of his chairs, tables and sofas, prizing the material because it minimized the weight of pieces without sacrificing their strength. Shop a range of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.
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