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Marcel Breuer Seating

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
Bauhaus Model B3 Wassily Chair By Marcel Breuer
Bauhaus Model B3 Wassily Chair By Marcel Breuer

Bauhaus Model B3 Wassily Chair By Marcel Breuer

$2,035

Bauhaus Model B3 Wassily Chair By Marcel Breuer

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Gloucester, GB

Bauhaus Model B3 Wassily Chair By Marcel Breuer - Tubular steel cantilever design - Thick Black leather seat and backrest - Black leather armrests - Originally designed in 1925 By M...

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1970s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel

CESCA Chair by Marcel Breuer 90s
CESCA Chair by Marcel Breuer 90s

CESCA Chair by Marcel Breuer 90s

$680

CESCA Chair by Marcel Breuer 90s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Cesca chair, 1990s Designer Marcel Breuer Country of producer: Italy Design Period: 1920 to 1949 Production Period: 1990s Style: Mid-Century, Classic, Modern Detailed Condition: Th...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

Mid-century Cesca chair designed by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy, 1960s
Mid-century Cesca chair designed by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy, 1960s

Mid-century Cesca chair designed by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy, 1960s

$1,271 / item

Mid-century Cesca chair designed by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy, 1960s

By Marcel Breuer, Gavina

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 Seating

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Steel

Marcel Breuer Red Canvas Wassily Lounge Chair by Knoll Studio
Marcel Breuer Red Canvas Wassily Lounge Chair by Knoll Studio

Marcel Breuer Red Canvas Wassily Lounge Chair by Knoll Studio

$3,991

Marcel Breuer Red Canvas Wassily Lounge Chair by Knoll Studio

By Knoll, Marcel Breuer

Located in Vilnius, LT

Wassily lounge chair, designed by Marcel Breuer, circa 1925. In red canvas upholstery, chromed steel tube frame. Marked/stamped on the metal frame: KnollStudio with Marcel Breuer sig...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

Bauhaus Cesca B64 Armchair by Marcel Breuer, Italy 1928
Bauhaus Cesca B64 Armchair by Marcel Breuer, Italy 1928

Bauhaus Cesca B64 Armchair by Marcel Breuer, Italy 1928

$763

Bauhaus Cesca B64 Armchair by Marcel Breuer, Italy 1928

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Italy / 1930 / chair / Marcel Breuer / Cesca B64 / Tubular Steel, wood and Rattan / Bauhaus An iconic Cesca armchair, based on the groundbreaking design by Marcel Breuer in 1928, on...

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1920s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel

Wassily Armchair by Marcel Breuer
Wassily Armchair by Marcel Breuer

Wassily Armchair by Marcel Breuer

$3,150

Wassily Armchair by Marcel Breuer

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Austin, TX

Marcel Breuer’s famous armchair Wassily design. This chair is made of tan leather and chromed steel in the iconic chair design. It is in very nice condition with some wear consistent...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

Marcel Breuer Wassily Chair for Gavina, Bauhaus Icon in Leather, 1960s
Marcel Breuer Wassily Chair for Gavina, Bauhaus Icon in Leather, 1960s

Marcel Breuer Wassily Chair for Gavina, Bauhaus Icon in Leather, 1960s

$2,699

Marcel Breuer Wassily Chair for Gavina, Bauhaus Icon in Leather, 1960s

By Marcel Breuer, Gavina

Located in Brescia, Brescia

An enduring icon of 20th-century design, this Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer stands as one of the purest expressions of Bauhaus thinking translated into furniture. Conceived in 1925–...

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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel

Marcel Breuer, Isokon Loung Chair for Knoll 1970s
Marcel Breuer, Isokon Loung Chair for Knoll 1970s

Marcel Breuer, Isokon Loung Chair for Knoll 1970s

$4,578

Marcel Breuer, Isokon Loung Chair for Knoll 1970s

By Knoll, Marcel Breuer

Located in Argelato, BO

One of the most iconic and elegant chaise longues in the history of design, conceived in the 1930s by the great architect and designer Marcel Breuer . The sinuous frame is made of c...

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1970s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Fabric, Plywood

Set of 4 1960's Marcel Breuer Cesca chairs with arms, Stendig labels
Set of 4 1960's Marcel Breuer Cesca chairs with arms, Stendig labels

Set of 4 1960's Marcel Breuer Cesca chairs with arms, Stendig labels

$750 / item

Set of 4 1960's Marcel Breuer Cesca chairs with arms, Stendig labels

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Chicago, IL

Set of 4 Original Marcel Breuer "Cesca" arm chairs 1960's With "Stendig" manufacturer labels. Breuer first designed this chair in 1928. Originally known as the B32, the chair’s revelatory use of material and simple form made it an international sensation—nothing like it existed at the time. In the early-1960s, the Modern Italian furniture manufacturer Gavina Group acquired the rights to the design. The company’s founder and owner, Dino Gavina, decided to rename the chair “the Cesca...

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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Cane

1970s Marcel Breuer B33 for Knoll Bauhaus Design Chairs, Set of 4
1970s Marcel Breuer B33 for Knoll Bauhaus Design Chairs, Set of 4

1970s Marcel Breuer B33 for Knoll Bauhaus Design Chairs, Set of 4

$7,630

1970s Marcel Breuer B33 for Knoll Bauhaus Design Chairs, Set of 4

By Marcel Breuer, Knoll

Located in Brescia, IT

Marcel Breuer B33 chairs, pair Knoll International Italy / USA, c. 1970 Chrome-plated steel Fabric Seat Ufficio Tecnico 1971 Ufficio Tecnico, Knoll International's in-house team of engineers and designers, introduced the award-winning Spoleto chair...

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1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Metal

Pr. Marcel Breuer Wassily Lounge Chairs Made in Italy c. 1970's
Pr. Marcel Breuer Wassily Lounge Chairs Made in Italy c. 1970's

Pr. Marcel Breuer Wassily Lounge Chairs Made in Italy c. 1970's

$1,500 / set

Pr. Marcel Breuer Wassily Lounge Chairs Made in Italy c. 1970's

By Gavina, Marcel Breuer

Located in New York, NY

Pair of classic Wasilly lounge chairs, originally designed at the Bauhaus by Marcel Breuer, these examples are later, made in Italy versions, attributed to Gavina, circa 1970's. Bot...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

Bauhaus B33 Dining Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy 60s, Set of 4
Bauhaus B33 Dining Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy 60s, Set of 4

Bauhaus B33 Dining Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy 60s, Set of 4

$4,108 / set

Bauhaus B33 Dining Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy 60s, Set of 4

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Lucija, SI

Set of 4 chairs B33 designed by Marcel Breuer in dark brown leather. Produced by Gavina in the 60s. They are in good vintage condition with minor traces of age, as visible on photos.

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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel, Chrome

60s Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina (Original)
60s Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina (Original)

60s Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina (Original)

$3,286

60s Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina (Original)

By Marcel Breuer, Gavina

Located in Ljubljana, SI

A true icon of 20th-century design – this original Wassily Chair (Model B3), designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925–26 and produced by Gavina (Italy) in the 1960s, is a rare and highly co...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Metal, Chrome

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Wassily Lounge Chairs for Knoll
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Wassily Lounge Chairs for Knoll

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Wassily Lounge Chairs for Knoll

$3,600Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Wassily Lounge Chairs for Knoll

By Stendig Co., Knoll, Marcel Breuer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Black leather wassily lounge chairs for Knoll. The Wassily lounge chair was designed by Marcel Breuer in Black full leather. Has flat caps on the e...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Marcel Breuer for Thonet Pair of "Cesca" Chairs, Italy 1970s
Marcel Breuer for Thonet Pair of "Cesca" Chairs, Italy 1970s

Marcel Breuer for Thonet Pair of "Cesca" Chairs, Italy 1970s

$1,643 / set

Marcel Breuer for Thonet Pair of "Cesca" Chairs, Italy 1970s

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Naples, IT

Set of 2 mod chairs." Cesca" designed by Marcel Breuer, black-stained walnut wood backrest, chromed steel tubular frame and Vienna straw. Mark Thonet. Marcel Breuer conceived the fi...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Metal

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

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

$30,000

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

By Standard Möbel, Marcel Breuer

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

This is an early edition Wassily from Berlin based manufacturer, Standard-Möbel. It exhibits the original black 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 Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Marcel Breuer Cesca Bar Stool
Marcel Breuer Cesca Bar Stool

Marcel Breuer Cesca Bar Stool

$350 / item

Marcel Breuer Cesca Bar Stool

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bar stool by Marcel Breuer, c.1970s, Italy. The stool features a continuous chrome tubing cantilever frame with caned seat and backrest and a painted black wood frame.
Four available...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

Italian mid-century modern chairs Cesca by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s
Italian mid-century modern chairs Cesca by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s

Italian mid-century modern chairs Cesca by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s

$2,465 / set

Italian mid-century modern chairs Cesca by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s

By Marcel Breuer, Gavina

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern chairs Cesca by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s Pair of chairs model Cesca with armrests. The seat and backrest are made of Vienna straw with black painted...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel

Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Cesca Chairs Designed by Marcel Breuer, Italy 80s
Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Cesca Chairs Designed by Marcel Breuer, Italy 80s

Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Cesca Chairs Designed by Marcel Breuer, Italy 80s

$2,934 / set

Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Cesca Chairs Designed by Marcel Breuer, Italy 80s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Lucija, SI

Set of 4 beige Cesca chairs was made in Italy in '80s. It's fabulous iconic piece of furniture and also very comfortable to sit on. It's perfect for the dining area or as a decorative vintage piece for your home. ............................................ Designed in 1928, Marcel Breuer’s B32...

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1920s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel

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

$4,000 / set

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 Seating

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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

$5,296 / set

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

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Introducing this exceptional set of 6 Cesca chairs, designed by the renowned Marcel Breuer and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960. These iconic Mid-Century Modern chairs showcase a pe...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Metal

Marcel Breuer Wassily Black Leather Lounge Chair by Gavina
Marcel Breuer Wassily Black Leather Lounge Chair by Gavina

Marcel Breuer Wassily Black Leather Lounge Chair by Gavina

$2,383Sale Price|30% Off

Marcel Breuer Wassily Black Leather Lounge Chair by Gavina

By Marcel Breuer, Gavina

Located in Vilnius, LT

Vintage Wassily lounge chair, designed by Marcel Breuer, circa 1925. In black leather, chromed steel tube frame. Manufactured by Gavina and labeled on the frame. Marcel Breuer signat...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome, Steel

Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair for THONET 1978
Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair for THONET 1978

Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair for THONET 1978

$1,180

Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair for THONET 1978

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Čelinac, BA

Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair 1978

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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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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

$4,500 / set

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

By Knoll, Marcel Breuer

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 Seating

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Steel, Chrome

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

Marcel Breuer Wassily Lounge Chair by Gavina

$2,383Sale Price|30% Off

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 Seating

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Chrome

Italian Cesca Chair 1952 After Marcel Breuer
Italian Cesca Chair 1952 After Marcel Breuer

Italian Cesca Chair 1952 After Marcel Breuer

$980

Italian Cesca Chair 1952 After Marcel Breuer

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Čelinac, BA

Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair Italy 1952

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

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

$934Sale Price|20% Off

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 Seating

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Chrome

Set Six Marcel Breuer Mid Century Modern Cesca Chairs Knoll International 1973
Set Six Marcel Breuer Mid Century Modern Cesca Chairs Knoll International 1973

Set Six Marcel Breuer Mid Century Modern Cesca Chairs Knoll International 1973

$8,995 / set

Set Six Marcel Breuer Mid Century Modern Cesca Chairs Knoll International 1973

By Marcel Breuer, Knoll

Located in Portland, OR

This is a set of six original Cesca chairs designed by Marcel Breuer & made by Knoll International, each chair with the original Knoll label, New York 1973. This iconic chair was des...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

Original Thonet Freischwinger S64V Marcel Breuer Design Stuhl braun
Original Thonet Freischwinger S64V Marcel Breuer Design Stuhl braun

Original Thonet Freischwinger S64V Marcel Breuer Design Stuhl braun

$1,396

Original Thonet Freischwinger S64V Marcel Breuer Design Stuhl braun

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Thonet S64V Freischwinger mit Armlehnen zum Verkauf an. Der Stuhl wurde in den Anfängen des 20. Jahrhunderts von Marcel Breuer entworfen und gilt bis h...

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1990s German Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel, 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

$1,936 / item

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

By Gavina, Marcel Breuer

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 Seating

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Chrome

Marcel Breuer Cesca Dining Room Chairs - Chrome, Wood, and Leather, Italy 1970s
Marcel Breuer Cesca Dining Room Chairs - Chrome, Wood, and Leather, Italy 1970s

Marcel Breuer Cesca Dining Room Chairs - Chrome, Wood, and Leather, Italy 1970s

$850 / item

Marcel Breuer Cesca Dining Room Chairs - Chrome, Wood, and Leather, Italy 1970s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Almelo, NL

Marcel Breuer Cesca Dining Room Chairs - Chrome, Wood, and Leather, Italy 1970s These chairs feature a cantilevered design, a signature style of Marcel Breuer, which gives them a fl...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

Marcel Breuer Early Canvas Model B3 "Wassily" Chair by Gavina
Marcel Breuer Early Canvas Model B3 "Wassily" Chair by Gavina

Marcel Breuer Early Canvas Model B3 "Wassily" Chair by Gavina

$3,350

Marcel Breuer Early Canvas Model B3 "Wassily" Chair by Gavina

By Gavina, Marcel Breuer

Located in Dronten, NL

An exceptional early example of Marcel Breuer’s iconic Model B3 “Wassily” chair, produced by Gavina in Italy. This rare edition features the original natural canvas upholstery, highl...

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

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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

$8,984 / set

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 Seating

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Steel, 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

$695

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 Seating

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Chrome

Marcel Breuer Grey Leather Wassily Armchair by Gavina, 1960, Signed
Marcel Breuer Grey Leather Wassily Armchair by Gavina, 1960, Signed

Marcel Breuer Grey Leather Wassily Armchair by Gavina, 1960, Signed

$3,250

Marcel Breuer Grey Leather Wassily Armchair by Gavina, 1960, Signed

By Marcel Breuer, Gavina

Located in Dronten, NL

Early all original grey leather Wassily chair designed by Marcel Breuer, circa 1925. Manufactured circa 1960 by Gavina in Italy. Made in beautiful grey saddle leather that complime...

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

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Chrome

Cesca Chair After Marcel Breuer Italy 1960s
Cesca Chair After Marcel Breuer Italy 1960s

Cesca Chair After Marcel Breuer Italy 1960s

$745

Cesca Chair After Marcel Breuer Italy 1960s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Čelinac, BA

After Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair Italy 1960s

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

Vintage Breuer Wassily Lounge Chair
Vintage Breuer Wassily Lounge Chair

Vintage Breuer Wassily Lounge Chair

$1,700

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 Seating

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Chrome

Pair Signed Stendig Marcel Breuer Wassily Lounge Chairs Italy 60s Black Leather
Pair Signed Stendig Marcel Breuer Wassily Lounge Chairs Italy 60s Black Leather

Pair Signed Stendig Marcel Breuer Wassily Lounge Chairs Italy 60s Black Leather

$4,000 / set

Pair Signed Stendig Marcel Breuer Wassily Lounge Chairs Italy 60s Black Leather

By Stendig Co., Marcel Breuer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed by Bauhaus legend Marcel Breuer, these iconic chairs were made by the collaborative efforts of Stendig and Gavina during the mid to late 1960s. Stendig was not always just a...

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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel, Chrome

CESCA Chair By Marcel Breuer Italy 1970s
CESCA Chair By Marcel Breuer Italy 1970s

CESCA Chair By Marcel Breuer Italy 1970s

$990

CESCA Chair By Marcel Breuer Italy 1970s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Čelinac, BA

Cesca Chair By Marcel Breuer Italy 1970s

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

1970s in the Style of Marcel Breuer White Leather Wassily Chair
1970s in the Style of Marcel Breuer White Leather Wassily Chair

1970s in the Style of Marcel Breuer White Leather Wassily Chair

$335Sale Price|55% Off

1970s in the Style of Marcel Breuer White Leather Wassily Chair

By Marcel Breuer

Located in San Gabriel, CA

30" height x 30" width x 25" depth 1970s Bauhaus in the Style of Marcel Breuer Wassily Chair. Some light scuffs, worn leather. The tubing as a continuou...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer, 1928-1968
Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer, 1928-1968

Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer, 1928-1968

$5,282

Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer, 1928-1968

By Marcel Breuer

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

The Wassily Chair, designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, is a landmark in modern furniture design. Originally called the *B3 Chair*, its nickname came from a misunderstanding that it wa...

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20th Century Marcel Breuer Seating

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Abalone

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

$5,000 / set

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

By Marcel Breuer, Knoll, Gavina

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 Seating

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Steel

Authentic Marcel Breuer Wassily Chair by Fasem, Black Leather and Chrome
Authentic Marcel Breuer Wassily Chair by Fasem, Black Leather and Chrome

Authentic Marcel Breuer Wassily Chair by Fasem, Black Leather and Chrome

$3,650

Authentic Marcel Breuer Wassily Chair by Fasem, Black Leather and Chrome

By Marcel Breuer, Fasem International

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Authenticated Wassily Chair (Model B3) designed by Marcel Breuer, produced by Fasem Italy in March 1988. This period represents the pinnacle of Fasem’s licensed production—when their...

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1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel, Chrome

1970s Marcel Breuer Iconic S64 Chairs by Gordon International, a Set of 4
1970s Marcel Breuer Iconic S64 Chairs by Gordon International, a Set of 4

1970s Marcel Breuer Iconic S64 Chairs by Gordon International, a Set of 4

$1,050Sale Price / set|59% Off

1970s Marcel Breuer Iconic S64 Chairs by Gordon International, a Set of 4

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Germantown, MD

1970s Marcel Breuer S64 Chairs by Gordon International made in Italy. Good vintage condition. Measures 23.6"W x 23.6"D x 31.5"H seat height is 17.7".

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

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Metal, Chrome

Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair, circa 1980
Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair, circa 1980

Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair, circa 1980

$1,408

Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair, circa 1980

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Chair, model Cesca, designed by Marcel Breuer around 1970, manufactured in Italy. Metal pipe frame, wood seat and back structure and rattan. In good condition, with minor wear c...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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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

$2,400 / set

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 Seating

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Chrome

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brown Leather Wassily lounge Chairs for Knoll
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brown Leather Wassily lounge Chairs for Knoll

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brown Leather Wassily lounge Chairs for Knoll

$3,600Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brown Leather Wassily lounge Chairs for Knoll

By Stendig Co., Knoll, Marcel Breuer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern brown leather wassily lounge chairs for Knoll. The Wassily lounge chair was designed by Marcel Breuer in Dark Brown full leather. Has flat caps on ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

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

$6,926 / set

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 Seating

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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

$1,129Sale Price / set|20% Off

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 Seating

Materials

Chrome

Wassily chair by Marcel Breuer
Wassily chair by Marcel Breuer

Wassily chair by Marcel Breuer

$3,756

Wassily chair by Marcel Breuer

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Wassily chair by Marcel Breuer later production from 1970s. New fabric seat.

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1970s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Stainless Steel

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

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

$13,900

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 Seating

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Steel

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

$1,690 / set

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 Seating

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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.

$1,619

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 Seating

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Metal, Chrome

Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca Chairs for Gavina, Chrome & Vienna Straw, 1968, Set of 8
Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca Chairs for Gavina, Chrome & Vienna Straw, 1968, Set of 8

Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca Chairs for Gavina, Chrome & Vienna Straw, 1968, Set of 8

$14,509 / set

Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca Chairs for Gavina, Chrome & Vienna Straw, 1968, Set of 8

By Gavina, Marcel Breuer

Located in Vicenza, IT

Set of eight B32 “Cesca” chairs, designed by Marcel Breuer and produced by Gavina in Italy in 1968. This iconic model represents one of the most important achievements of 20th-centu...

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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

Mid Century Wassily Brown Lounge Chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina
Mid Century Wassily Brown Lounge Chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina

Mid Century Wassily Brown Lounge Chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina

$3,700

Mid Century Wassily Brown Lounge Chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina

By Gavina, Marcel Breuer

Located in Detroit, MI

This vintage mid-century modern brown B3 Wassily arm chair designed by Marcel Breuer was manufactured by Gavina circa 1960. This chair features beautiful cognac brown cowhide leather...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Authentic Cognac Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960’s
Authentic Cognac Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960’s

Authentic Cognac Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960’s

$1,800Sale Price|20% Off

Authentic Cognac Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960’s

By Marcel Breuer, Gavina

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An iconic Bauhaus design, this authentic Wassily chair by Marcel Breuer was produced by Gavina in Italy prior to its acquisition by Knoll. It features its original tubular chrome-pla...

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

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Steel, Chrome

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

$1,526 / item

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 Seating

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Chrome, Iron

Pair of Wassily armchairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina - 1960s
Pair of Wassily armchairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina - 1960s

Pair of Wassily armchairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina - 1960s

$4,989 / set

Pair of Wassily armchairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina - 1960s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Uccle, Bruxelles

A magnificent pair of Wassily chairs, designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925 when he was head of the Bauhaus. This chair was revolutionary for its time, as it is made of bent tubular ste...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Side/Dining Chair, 1980
Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Side/Dining Chair, 1980

Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Side/Dining Chair, 1980

$600 / item

Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Side/Dining Chair, 1980

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Chicago, IL

Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Side/Dining Chair, 1980. We have 200 plus of these chairs available. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Chairs Measure 32" tall, 19" ...

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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Bouclé

Marcel Breuer seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Marcel Breuer seating 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 seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 215 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 6 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating 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 seating by Vico Magistretti, Marco Zanuso, and Giancarlo Piretti. Prices for Marcel Breuer seating 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 $3,375.

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Questions About Marcel Breuer Seating
  • Who is Marcel Breuer?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is Marcel Breuer known for?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is marcel breuer famous for?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What did Marcel Breuer design?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How do I pronounce Marcel Breuer?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Where was Marcel Breuer born?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What inspired Marcel Breuer?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What chairs did Marcel Breuer design?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Where are Marcel Breuer chairs made?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Did Marcel Breuer teach at Bauhaus?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How do I identify Marcel Breuer bar stools?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How do I reupholster a Marcel Breuer Cesca chair?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How can you tell an original Marcel Breuer chair?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Where did Marcel Breuer create the Cesca chair?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What are Marcel Breuer chair legs made out of?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • When did Marcel Breuer become an apprentice at the Bauhaus?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What design school was Marcel Breuer associated with?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Why did Marcel Breuer choose a bicycle tube?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What material did Marcel Breuer introduce to modern furniture design?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What was most innovative about Marcel Breuer’s model B3 chair?
    1 Answer
    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.

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