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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Item type: Antique and Vintage
Creator: Marcel Breuer
SIX RESTORED ViNTAGE BROWN LEATHER MARCEL BREUER B34 FASEM DINING ARMCHAIRS 6
By Marcel Breuer, Fasem International
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this one of a kind suite of six, fully restored, Marcel Breuer, Fasem, B34 armchairs in hand dyed brown leat...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Seating
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Chrome
Great and Big Matching Set of Wassily B3 & B9 by Marcel Breuer for Gavina Italy
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
The Wassily- or Model B3 chair was designed in 1925 in Germany by Marcel Breuer.
Black leather straps on a chrome tubular base & inspired by the frame of a bicycle.
Great matchin...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Seating
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Leather
Knoll International Wassily Chair Design by Marcel Breuer Brown Saddle Leather
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Wassily chair, in chromed tubular steel and brown leather, was designed by Marcel Breuer and produced by Knoll International.
Knoll International production with the Wassily st...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Seating
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Chrome
Bauhaus Chrome Armchair B34 by Marcel Breuer / Mücke & Melder, 1930s /Eisengarn
By Marcel Breuer, Mücke & Melder
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s, Czechoslovakia
- completely original condition ( two screws under armrests replaced)
- original iron fabric / eisengarn.
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
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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 Seating
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Steel
Gavina Wassily Chair B3 Design by Marcel Breuer Dark Brown Saddle Leather
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Wassily chair, in chromed tubular steel and dark brown leather, was designed by Marcel Breuer and produced by Gavina.
from 1965 -1969 was this chair in production.
So this is ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Seating
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Chrome, Stainless Steel
Armrest Chair, 1990s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Wassily Chair style
Period of production: 1990s
Designer: Marcel Breuer
Manufacturer: Italy, 1990s
Style: midcentury modern, classic design
Materials: metal frame, silicon cord,...
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1990s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Seating
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Metal, Chrome, Iron
Marcel Breuer Early Canvas Model B3 "Wassily" Chair, Black Eisengarn
By Marcel Breuer, Standard Möbel
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This is an early edition Wassily from Berlin based manufacturer, Standard-Möbel. It exhibits the original 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
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 Pair of 'B64' Armchairs
By Marcel Breuer
Located in London, GB
Pair of Marcel Breuer 'B64' armchairs, circa 1960s.
Dimensions: H82 x W60 x D55 cm.
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20th Century Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Cane
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
Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair for Gavina Wood Metal Crome, 1980, Italy
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Milano, IT
Marcel Breuer Cesca chair for Gavina wood metal crome, 1980, Italy.
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1980s Italian Other Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
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Wood
Four Early Breuer B-33 Canvas and Tubular Steel Side Chairs
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Sharon, CT
Four original period cantilever canvas and tubular steel side chairs. Manufactured by Thonet or Robert Slezak.
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1930s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
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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 Seating
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Chrome
Italian Mid-Century Wassily B3 Brown Leather Armchair by Breuer for Gavina, 1960
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Wassily B3 brown leather armchair by Breuer for Gavina, 1960s
Wassily lounge chair also known as Model B 3, with rectangular seat in da...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
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Steel
Marcel Breuer Early Canvas Model B3 "Wassily" Chair, Green 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 army green Eisengarn canvas. A truly iconic design, deserving to be in a museum.
The model for this chair is the traditional overstuffed club chair...
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1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
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Steel, Chrome
1930s Marcel Breuer B34 Chair, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
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 Seating
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Chrome
Chrome Bauhaus Armchairs Designed by Mücke Melder, Fully Refurbished, 1930s
By Mücke & Melder, Marcel Breuer
Located in Horomerice, CZ
"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 Seating
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Chrome
Mid-Century Blue Lounge Chair by Marcel Breuer, Hungary 1950s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century blue lounge chair by Marcel Breuer - Hungary 1950s.
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1950s Hungarian Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
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Bentwood
Breuer Rocking-Chair
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Paris, FR
Rocking-chair by Marcel Breuer, 1980.
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Late 20th Century Marcel Breuer Seating
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Metal
Rare Gilt Metal Cantilever Chair by Marcel Breuer, circa 1928
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Culver City, CA
Rare gilt metal cantilever chair by Marcel Breuer, circa 1928
Gilt metal, ebonized and cane cantilever chair, model Cesca by Marcel Breuer. Des...
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1920s German Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
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Metal
Pair of Czech Bauhaus Armchairs, Marcel Breuer and Thonet, Chrome, Fabric, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Horomerice, CZ
License Thonet according to the design of Marcel Breuer
Fully restored.
Armchairs, 2 pcs
Style: Bauhaus.
Period: 1930-1939.
Material: Fabric and chrome-plated steel
Source: C...
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Seating
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Chrome
Thonet Stool Chrome with Black Original Tissues B9s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Weiningen, CH
Thonet stool chrome with black original tissues a slight.
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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
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Chrome
Vintage Tubular Chrome Ratan Bauhaus Pair of Chairs by Marcel Breuer, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Horomerice, CZ
This original Bauhaus chairs designed by Marcel Breuer are a perfect representation of the simplistic elegance of the Bauhaus Era.
This is a perfect example of German Bauhaus styl...
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Seating
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Chrome
Pair of Early Wassily Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Knoll, Leather and Chrome
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
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 Seating
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Steel
Early B35 Chair by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Uppsala, SE
Very early example from the 1930s of the classical B35 model designed by Marcel Breuer for Thonet in the very last years of the 1920s. The leather has great patina and is definitely ...
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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
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Steel
Rare Marcel Breuer BT-24 Armchair by Metz En Co Thonet, Netherlands, 1931
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rare Marcel Breuer BT-24 armchair by Metz & Co. Thonet, 1931
This chair has a chrome steel frame, Bakelite arms and still the original blue Eisengarn upholstery.
One exact same example but in less good condition can be viewed in the permanent collection of the Dutch Utrecht...
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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
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Steel, Chrome
Marcel Breuer Tubular Steel Chair, 1927
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Berlin, DE
Tubular steel chair, 1927. Model B5. Designer: Marcel Breuer, Manufactured by Standart-Möbel. Steel tube, nickel-plated.
Upholstered with black, reneved Eisengarn ( iron yarn ). Very...
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Seating
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Steel
Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Club Armchair B3, 1927 Made by Standart Möbel
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Berlin, DE
Club armchair, 1927. Model B3. Designer: Marcel Breuer, Manufactured by Standart-Möbel. First series production. Upholstered with black, renewed Eisengarn ( iron yarn ). Very rare. V...
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Seating
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Steel
MidCentury Cesca Armchair in Chrome and Straw by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous mid-century Cesca armchair in chromed metal and woven wicker chairs. These beautiful chair was designed by Marcel Breuer and produced by Gavina in Italy during the 1960s.
T...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Seating
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Metal, Chrome
Set of 4 Cesca B32 chairs by Marcel Breuer, italian edition of 1970s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Lyon, FR
Set of 4 Cesca B32 chairs, designed in 1928 by Marcel Breuer.
Italian editions of the 1970s
Natural beech wood and cane.
Good condition overall, light traces of time.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
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Cane, Beech
Vintage Marcel Breuer Cesca Dining Chairs
By Marcel Breuer
Located in London, GB
Set of 4 vintage Marcel Breuer designed Cesca chairs produced under licence by Habitat in the 1980s. Iconic design classic which adapts to a multitude of interior design styles. This...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Seating
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Chrome
Poltrona 'Wassily' Marcel Breuer per Gavina anni 70
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Milano, IT
Iconica poltrona disegnata nel 1925 da Marcel Breuer per il pittoreWassily Kandinsky. Realizzata in tubolare in acciaio cromato e cuoio, riporta l'adesivo della produzione. Produzion...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
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Metal
Mid-Century Knoll Spoleto Chairs 1970s Sold Individually.
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Knoll Spoleto chairs. Marcel Breuer designed the B33 chair in 1927, it is based on the cantilever principle (cantilevered), in the same spirit as the famous B3 chair or “Wassily chai...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Seating
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Chrome
Signed Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer for Knoll
By Marcel Breuer
Located in PARIS, FR
Iconic Wassily chair by designer Marcel Breuer for Knoll. He created this design in 1925 for the apartment of the painter Vassily Kandinsky while he was still a student at the Bauhau...
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Mid-20th Century Marcel Breuer Seating
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Metal
Set di 4 sedie Cesca B32 anni '70 marchiate Gavina
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Set di 4 sedie Cesca B32 progettate da Marcel Breuer nel 1928 e qui riprodotte negli anni '70 da Gavina.
Struttura in tubolare d'acciaio cromato nella configurazione a "cantilever" c...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
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Straw, Beech
Set of four Mid Century Modern Marcel Breuer B64 Cesca Chairs Italy 1970
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Set of four Cesca chairs model B64, with armrests. Tubular steel chromed structure in good condition (only one of them has an area of wear on the chrome, see last image).
Beechwood ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
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Steel
Cesca chair designed by Marcel Breuer, made in Italy, 1970
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Lyon, FR
Cesca chair designed in 1928 by Marcel Breuer, made in Italy in the 1970s.
Original cane seats, black lacquered beech wood frame, tubular metal structure.
In good condition, nice det...
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1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
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Cane, Wood
Set of 4 B32 Cesca chairs Marcel Breuer design for Gavina
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Elevate your dining experience with the iconic Set of 4 B32 Cesca chairs, designed by the visionary Marcel Breuer for Gavina. Renowned as a masterpiece of modern design, these chairs...
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1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
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Chrome
Set of 4 Cesca chairs designed by Marcel Breuer, made in Italy, 1970
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Lyon, FR
Beautiful set of 4 Cesca chairs designed in 1928 by Marcel Breuer.
These have been made in Italy in the 1970s.
Original cane seats, black lacquered beech wood frame, tubular metal st...
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1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
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Cane, Wood
Marcel Breuer B64 Cesca Dining Room Arm Chair for Gavina Knoll, 1968, Set of 4
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Beautiful set of 4 original B64 “Cesca” dining chairs produced by Gavina in 1968.
Cesca chairs were originally designed in 1928 by French Hungarian architect Marcel Breuer and named ...
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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
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Chrome, Iron
Set of Two Mid Century Modern B64 Breuer Cesca Chairs Amchairs Italy
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Beautiful and iconic set of two Cesca chairs, model B64, edition with armrests, made in Italy in the 70s.
Chromed tubular structure with worn areas but in good condition.
The backres...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
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Steel, Chrome
Bahaus Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair S64
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Charleston, SC
Vintage Cesca chair by Marcel Breuer Italy C. 1960
Vintage Cesca chair by Marcel Breuer. Made by Gavina, Italy, 1962. Version with arms. Very good ...
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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
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Metal
B32 Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. These Cesca chairs are an original example of the armless B32 chair by Marcel Breuer. They are ext...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
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Cane, Bentwood
Set of 6 Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s
By Dino Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 6 CESCA Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Dino Gavina, Italy 1970s.
Load-bearing structure in mannesmann-type continuous tubular steel, cold-bent chrome-plated. Seat and backrest ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
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Steel
Set of Six Mid-century Italian Modern Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs 70s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Set of six Cesca chairs, model B32, made in Italy in the 1970s.
Some show signs of wear on the chrome but in general they are in good condition.
Black lacquered beech wood frames an...
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Early 17th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Marcel Breuer Seating
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Steel, Chrome
Pair of Marcel Breuer Grey Leather Wassily Armchairs by Gavina, 1960, Signed
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Dronten, NL
Unique early matching pair of all original grey leather Wassily chairs designed by Marcel Breuer, circa 1925.
Manufactured circa 1960 by Gavina in Italy. Made in grey leather with ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Seating
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Chrome
Cesca Chair by Marcel Breuer for Knoll 'Manufactured by Gavina, 1973'
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Centreville, VA
Authentic Cesca chair designed by Marcel Breuer for Knoll (Manufactured by GAVINA, 1973)
Vintage hand caned version (You can see the hand caning evidence on the underside of the seat)
Manufactured on January 23, 1973
It has "Knoll International" and "GAVINA Model Made in Italy" labels.
Since 1928, when Michael Thonet manufactured model B32, as the Cesca chair was then known, for about $24, it has become Breuer's "most famous and now ubiquitous seating design," Christopher Wilk says in his book "Marcel Breuer: Furniture and Interiors" (Museum of Modern Art, 1981).
The design was never patented. Breuer signed a contract with the Knoll Group, but his design has always been in the public domain, said Carl Magnusson...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Seating
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Chrome
Set of Four Mid-Century Italian Modern Marcel Breuer B64 Cesca Chairs, 1970
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Set of four Cesca chairs model B64, with armrests.
The tubular chrome steel structure is in good condition.
Black lacquered beech wood frames and natural Viennese grille.
The grilles...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
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Steel, Chrome
Mid Century Modern Chrome and Leather B3 'Wassily' Lounge Chair by Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Step back in time with this stunning vintage mid century modern 'Wassily' lounge chair, a classic piece by Marcel Breuer. This iconic design, steeped in history, is a true testament ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Seating
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Chrome
Original Wassilly Armchair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Argelato, BO
Marcel Breuer, Wassilly Armchair for Gavina, Vintage Original Version, Italy 1970s
The Wassily armchair, one of the most iconic and sophisticated Bauhaus armchairs, designed by Marc...
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1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
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Metal
Set of 8 Vintage Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer, 1970s
By Marcel Breuer, Dino Gavina
Located in Roma, IT
Cesca Chairs is a set of 8 chairs designed by Marcel Breuer and realized by Dino Gavina in the 1970s.
Load-bearing structure in mannesmann-type continuous tubular steel, cold-bent c...
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1970s Italian Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
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Steel
Mid Century Set of 8 Breuer Cantilever Cane and Chrome Arm and Side Chairs
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A mid century modern set of 8 Breuer cantilever cane and chrome arm and side chairs. This wonderful set of Breuer dining chairs includes four armchai...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Seating
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Cane
Signed & Dated Marcel Breuer Pair Wassily Lounge Chairs Knoll Blk Lthr & Chrome
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare pair of signed 1977 Marcel Breuer for Knoll pair of model B3 lounge chairs, also known as Wassily chairs. Originally designed for and named after Bauhaus artist Wassily Kandin...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
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Steel, Chrome
Bauhaus Stool Hn6 by Marcel Breuer, 1930s, Czechoslovakia
By Mücke & Melder, Marcel Breuer
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This chrome-plated stool, catalog number Hn 6, was designed by the world-famous designer MARCEL BREUER (1902–1981) in the 1930s. It was manufactured in the former Czechoslovakia by t...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Seating
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Steel, Chrome
Marcel Breuer, Long Chair, Birch Plywood, Isokon Furniture Ltd, Designed 1935
By Isokon, Marcel Breuer
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Marcel Breuer (1902 - 1981), Long Chair, designed 1935-1936, in laminated birch plywood
This is an early example of the model produced by Isokon Furniture Company Ltd, London. Lat...
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1930s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
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Plywood
Gavina Wassily Chair B3 Vintage Leather White by Marcel Breuer
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This old Vintage Wassily chair Model B3, in chromed tubular steel and white leather, was designed by Marcel Breuer and produced by Gavina.
It's an early edition before 68. It has so...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Seating
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Metal, Chrome
A set of 4 Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Wilton, CT
Conceptualized in the late 1920s, the original design of the Cesca chair is still being manufactured and in high demand, thanks to the popularity of nostalgic aesthetics such as art ...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
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Chrome
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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- 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.
- 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.
- 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, 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 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, 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 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, 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 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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 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, 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, 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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