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
1970s Cesca B64 Armchair by Marcel Breuer for Knoll / Thonet 1x Avail
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 'Cesca' armchair, model B64, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. These particular examples were seemingly manufactured by Knoll in the 1970s. Some may have been p...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mid-Century Set of 4 Cesca Dining Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Knoll
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Dining Cesca chairs designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928 and produced since that year till today. Chrome plated tubular frame, seat in fabric and back with rattan and frame in natural b...
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1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Metal
2019 Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Armless Side Chair in Blue and Fabric
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an armless Cesca side chair, model 51C, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. The listed price includes one 51C chair, and we have seven available for individual purc...
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2010s American Modern Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of 4 Marcel Breuer B64 Design Cesca Chairs by Gavina, circa 1960
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 4 Chairs, model Cesca, designed by Marcel Breuer. Manufactured in Italy around 1960 by Gavina manufacturer. Metal pipe frame, wood seat and back structure and rattan. In good...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Metal
Four Vintage Matteo Grassi MG5 Marcel Breuer Cognac Brown Leather Armchairs 4
By Marcel Breuer, Matteo Grassi
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime suite of four original fully stamped Matteo Grassi MG5 circa 1970 whisky brown leather armchairs designed by...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Chrome
$10,980 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of 4 Marcel Breuer Cesca Armchairs by Gavina, circa 1960
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of 4 Cesca chairs, designed by Marcel Breuer.
Manufactured in Italy, circa 1960 by Unknown manufacturer.
Metal pipe frame, wood seat an...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Metal
$5,730 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Marcel Breuer Aluminium Chair 1933 ICF Cadsana Italy MoMa Museum Bauhaus Black
By ICF De Padova, Marcel Breuer
Located in Munster, NRW
Marcel Breuer - Aluminium Chair 1933, manufactured by ICF Cadsana, Italy - MoMa
German-born architect Marcel Breuer (1902-1981) was one of the most important designers of the 20th c...
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1920s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Aluminum
MARCEL BREUER FOR TECTA «D4» Lounge chair
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Forest, BE
The D4 chair was crafted by the Hungarian architect Marcel Breuer in 1927. This iconic piece is notable for its innovative use of bent tubular steel, a groundbreaking material in fur...
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1920s Hungarian Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Metal
Restored Art Deco Side Table, Marcel Breuer, Thonet Chrome Steel, Germany, 1930s
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Art Deco side table
Designer: Marcel Breuer
Maker: Thonet
Period: 1930-1939
Source: Germany
Material: Chrome-Plated Steel
Designed by world-renowned German designe...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Italian mid-century Brown Armchairs Wassily by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Brown leather armchairs Wassily by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s
Pair of armchairs mod. Wassily or B3 in brown leather. The backrest, armrests and seat a...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Steel
Marcel Breuer Isokon Loung Chair
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
Marcel Breuer famously designed innovative wood bent furniture before his metal tubular designs. This Chaise longue or ‘Long Chair’ was designed for Isokon Comapny England in the 196...
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1930s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Plywood
Pair of Marcel Breuer B64 Design Cesca Chairs by Gavina, circa 1960
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chairs, model Cesca, designed by Marcel Breuer.
Manufactured in Italy around 1960 by Gavina manufacturer.
Metal pipe frame, wood seat and back structure and rattan.
In good or...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Metal
$3,173 Sale Price / set
25% Off
B5 for Marcel Breuer Set of 4 Chrome Leather Bauhaus Dining Chairs for Tecta
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of four gorgeous B5 dining chairs, designed by Marcel Breuer. These vintage examples are in fabulouscondition withcognac uph...
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1980s German Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Chrome
Four Restored Vintage Brown Leather Marcel Breuer B34 Fasem Dining Armchairs 4
By Fasem International, Marcel Breuer
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this one of a kind suite of four, fully restored, Marcel Breuer, Fasem, B34 armchairs in hand dyed brown leather retailed through Fasem
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price
These truly are a very rare suite, it's hard to find one of these chairs from this era let alone four, they have all been restored to include having the leather washed back, they’ve then been hand dyed six times, lightly antiqued, sealed then finally waxed down and polished. They are the only suite in the entire world in this exact colour and look a million dollars.
They are also super comfortable hence they have stood the test of time and become a true icon. These have countless credits to their name, they have been exhibition in the metropolitan museum of art, the V&A, they have won awards, anyone who is a fine furniture connoisseur will recognize them straight away
Condition wise, they have been restored as mentioned, the idea being to keep all the original patina which shows the age and wear, but giving them a one off colour
Dimensions
Height:- 86cm
Width:- 49cm
Depth:- 63.5cm
Seat height:- 45.5cm
Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask
Any questions please feel free to ask before you bid
This item is available for collection from our Pulborough warehouses RH20 1DF. We can have it delivered nationwide to include Scotland Wales and Ireland. Please contact me via email or my contact information...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Chrome
$8,784 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Italian Marcel Breuer Cesca Dining Chairs Set of 6 in Chrome, Wood and Leather
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Marcel Breuer Cesca Dining Chairs Set of 6 in Chrome, Wood and Leather
Offered for sale is a set of six Marcel Breuer "Cesca" chrome, wood and leather dining chairs Made in...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Chrome
$3,840 Sale Price / set
20% Off
D25 cantilever chairs, Marcel Breuer, Tecta
By Marcel Breuer, Mart Stam, Jean Prouvé
Located in Neuss, NW
Timeless D25 cantilever chair based on designs during the cooperation of Mart Stam, Marcel Breuer and Jean Prouvé with Tecta. High-quality frame made of ben...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Steel
B32 Dining Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina 1960s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
The chairs showcase a cantilevered design, a signature element of Marcel Breuer’s work, giving a floating appearance without traditional legs. Named after Breuer’s daughter Francesca...
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1960s Italian Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Chrome
Marcel Breuer Grey Leather Wassily Armchair by Gavina, 1960, Signed
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
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
Materials
Chrome
Chrome Bauhaus Stool Thonet B8 by Marcel Breuer, 1930
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s
- propably Thonet
- Design: Marcel Breuer
- Published in books and catalogues
- profesionally polished, cleaned
- new fabric
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1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Chrome
Knoll International Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer Black Leather
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Wassily chair, in chromed tubular steel and black leather, was designed by Marcel Breuer and produced by Knoll International.
Knoll International production with the Marcel Breu...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Gebruder S 35 Cantilever Cow Hide Lounge Armchair by Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
RANGE S 35 cow hide
Among all the cantilever chairs of the Bauhaus epoch, the armchair S 35, with its lightness, flexibility and comfort, casts a shadow over eve...
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2010s German Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Leather
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 Seating
Materials
Metal
$1,563 / item
Cesca Chair by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Germany, 1990s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cesca armchair model S64 by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, crafted in 1992. The frame, meticulously constructed from tubular chrome steel, exudes modern elegance, while the distinctive ra...
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1990s German Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of 'Cesca' chairs by Marcel Breuer, 1980s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of 'Cesca' chairs designed by Marcel Breuer, produced during the 1980s.
Rare version with rattan.
Good vintage condition.
Please note: set of 3 available, listed price is for ...
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1980s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Rattan
$1,410 / item
Cesca Armchair by Marcel Breuer, 1928
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A minimal Cesca armchair designed by Marcel Breuer featuring caned seat and back on a cantilevered tubular chrome frame. Originally from the Levy House...
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1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of 5 Cantilever Armchairs in Leather by Matteo Grassi, Model MG15, Italy 70s
By Marcel Breuer, Matteo Grassi
Located in Odense, DK
Set of 5 Vintage cantilever armchairs in patinated red / cognac colored leather by Matteo Grassi, made in Italy, 1970s. Stamped. The chairs are strongly reminiscent of bauhaus works ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Steel
$4,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca Dining Room Chairs for Gavina Knoll, 1963, Set of 4
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Beautiful set of 4 original B32 “Cesca” dining chairs produced by Gavina in 1963.
They are all signed with the original paper mark.
Cesca chairs were originally designed in 1928 by F...
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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Chrome, Iron
Tubular steel chair S 64, Marcel Breuer for Thonet
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Neuss, NW
Legendary tubular steel chair, model S 64, designed by Marcel Breuer for Thonet (1928). Solid frame made of chromed tubular steel. The seat and backrest are covered with the original...
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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
S33 Marcel Breuer Brown Leather & Chrome Set of Six Chairs
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
The "B34" chair, designed by Marcel Breuer, is a significant piece of modernist furniture. Marcel Breuer, a Hungarian-born architect and designer, was associated with the Bauhaus sch...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Chrome
Four Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina
By Marcel Breuer
Located in London, England
Cesca chairs, also known as Cesca-style chairs, are a type of modernist furniture design that has become an iconic piece of 20th-century design. They were created by the Hungarian-born American designer Marcel Breuer in the late 1920s. The name "Cesca" is derived from Breuer's daughter's name, Francesca. Cesca chairs are known for their minimalist and Bauhaus-inspired aesthetic. They represent the principles of the Bauhaus school, which emphasized functionality, simplicity, and the use of modern materials. Cesca chairs have achieved iconic status in the world of design and are considered classics of modernist furniture design. They are part of the permanent collections of many museums and are still in production by various furniture manufacturers.
Set off four Cesca chairs finished in black by Marcel Breuer for Gavina SpA...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Steel
$9,991 / set
Vintage 'Wassily' Armchairs by Marcel Breuer, 1970s Replica
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Zagreb, HR
Two iconic Wassily armchairs designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925/26, also known as the 'B3' chair.
Unknown Italian production, circa 1970s.
Made from thick faux leather and chrome.
O...
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1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brown Leather Wassily lounge Chairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer, Stendig Co.
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
Materials
Chrome
$3,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Chrome Bauhaus Stool Thonet B8 by Marcel Breuer, 1930 'Eisengarn'
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s
- propably Thonet or other makers..
- Design: Marcel Breuer
- Published in books and catalogues
- Original condition, chrome with patina, all screws original
- Original Eisen...
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1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Chrome
1960s Wassily B3 Lounge Chair in Leather by Marcel Breuer
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are original Wassily B3 Lounge Chairs, initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925. These particular examples were produced by Gavina in Italy in the 1960s and were imported an...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1970s Marcel Breuer for Knoll Wassily Lounge Chair in Black Leather 2x Available
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are original Wassily B3 Lounge Chairs, initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the 1970s. They have black leather uphol...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Steel
Marcel Breuer for Tecta 'The Mobile Manifesto' Chaise Longue in Cane Wicker
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marcel Breuer for Tecta, 'The Mobile Manifesto' chaise longue, model F41-E, cane wicker, steel, rubber, Germany, designed circa 1928 and manufactured 1984
This design by Hungarian-b...
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1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Steel
1960s Set of Four Marcel Breuer for Thonet Dining Chairs in New Chestnut Leather
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four B33 Cantilever Side Chairs, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. These particular examples were produced by Thonet in the 1960s. They feature a tubular...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Steel
Black Cesca Chair After Marcel Breuer Italy 1980s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Čelinac, BA
Cesca Chair After Marcel Breuer Italy 1980s
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Cesca Dining Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Knoll
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Pair of dining Cesca chairs designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928 and produced since that year till today. Chrome plated tubular frame, seat and back with rattan and frame in natural bee...
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1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Metal
1930s M. Breuer Set of B10 Bauhaus Tubular Table + B34 Armachairs by M. Melder
By Marcel Breuer, Mücke & Melder
Located in Praha, CZ
- Chrome plated parts in good condition with some signs of use
- Top desk and wooden armrests has been relacquered some times ago and
they are in good condition
- Newly upholst...
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1930s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Chrome
$6,394 Sale Price / set
20% Off
2018 Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Armchair in Blue & Black Fabric, Model 50A
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Cesca armchair, model 50A, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. The listed price includes one 50A chair, and we have several available for individual purchase. The...
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2010s American Modern Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Bauhaus B34 Cantilever Chair in Plywood & Chrome by Marcel Breuer, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Żory, PL
This tubular steel chair, type B34, was designed in 1928 by Marcel Breuer. This is an early and rare version with a seat and backrest made of plywood, probably made in the early 193...
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Early 20th Century Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Steel
1970s Pair of Wassily Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Knoll in Grey Leather Model B3
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original pair of Wassily Lounge Chairs, model 50L, designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925. These examples were produced by Knoll in the 1970s, and the listed price includes bot...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Steel
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
Materials
Chrome
$935 Sale Price
20% Off
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
$2,525 / set
'S32' Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer and Gavina
By Marcel Breuer
Located in London, England
Height: 78cm
Width: 46cm
Depth: 56cm
Seat Height: 46cm
Designer: Marcel Breuer
Manufacturer: Gavina, Italy
Date: 1970s
Materials: Beech, steel, cane
Description: Manufactured for Gavina and made from chromed metal, wood, rattan. Manufacturing label present. Restored by Golborne 44...
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1970s European Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$1,647 / item
Pair Marcel Breuer Chrome Metal And Leather Wassily Style Lounge Chairs
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair Marcel Brewer Chrome Metal And Leather Wassily Style Lounge Chairs. Very comfortable and in great shape.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$2,796 Sale Price / set
30% Off
1980s Marcel Breuer for Tecta Gray Suede F40 Settee / Sofa Made in Germany
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an exceptional and very rare F40 settee / sofa, designed by Marcel Breuer and produced by renowned bauhaus manufacturer Tecta. Tecta has been bringing to life earl...
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1980s German Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Suede, Foam
Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Black Leather and Chrome Model B3 Wassily Armchair, 1973
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
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
Materials
Chrome, Iron
Bauhaus Writing Desk and Chair, Thonet, Chrome-Plated Steel, Czechia, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Bauhaus writing desk and chair.
Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia)
Period: 1930-1939
Material: Chrome-Plated Steel, Lacquered Wood
Number of d...
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Marcel Breuer Made In Italy B64 Cesca Dining Room Arm Chair, 1970s, Set of 4
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Vicenza, IT
Beautiful set of four B64 “Cesca” dining chairs made in Italy in the 1970s.
Cesca chairs were initially designed in 1928 by French Hungarian architect Marcel Breuer and named after h...
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1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Chrome, Iron
2er Set B34 Freischwinger Marcel Breuer Leder Thonet zugeschrieben
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes 2er Set Freischwinger Leder Stühle von Marcel Breuer zum Verkauf an. Die Stühle gelten als wahre Design Klassiker des Bauhaus und wurden auch mit eigenen...
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Leather
Set of 4 Leather & Chrome Cantilever Directors Style Breuer Chairs Made in Italy
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Stunning Set of 4 gray leather and chrome directors style Breuer chairs. Made in Italy. In very good condition.
Dimensions: 23.5"w x 23.5"d x 31"h Arm Height: 28" Seat Height: 18" Se...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Chrome
Italian mid-century modern Chair with armrests by Marcel Breuer for Gavina 1960s
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Chair with armrests by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s
Chair with armrests mod. Cesca. The seat and back are in light Vienna straw with black painted woode...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Steel
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
Materials
Chrome
$935 Sale Price
20% Off
Olive Canvas Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer, Signed
By Marcel Breuer
Located in London, England
The Wassily Chair, also known as the Model B3 chair, is a famous and iconic piece of modern furniture design. It was designed by Marcel Breuer in 192...
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1930s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Armchair "B3 Wassily" Fabric by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1925s.
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Lot/Drogenbos, BE
Armchairs model "B3 Wassily" Polished chrome tube with beige Canvas ( fabric ).
Designed by Marcel Breuer manufactured for Gavina, 1970's.
Designer - Marcel Breuer.
Producer...
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1920s Italian Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Marcel Breuer TI-1A Chair / Authentic Bauhaus Chair
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Zürich, CH
Sculptural qualities define this object. A vivid dynamic between the different volumes and surfaces, showing different qualities from different angles. Its expressive form offers a c...
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1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Vintage Germany Icon Bauhaus B35 Black Leather Chair by Marcel Breuer for Thonet
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This design icon from 1928, the B35 armchair, was designed by Marcel Breuer in the late 1920s and made by the German Thonet factory in the early 1930s. This piece is made of tubular steel and black leather with natural patina. The materials used and the traces of wear show that this is an early production of this timeless modell. The armrests are finished with solid wood. Following the success of his Wassily chair, Breuer continued to experiment with tubular steel furniture. Like the Wassily chair, the B35 was not a direct representative of the Bauhaus school, but is clearly in line with the Bauhaus design and construction principles, with a modern, stripped-down form made of industrial materials not used today in furniture production.
Marcel Breuer was born in 1902 in Hungary. He was an architect and designer. He received a scholarship to study painting and sculpture at the Vienna Academy of Fine Arts in 1920, but quickly quit and applied to the Bauhaus school in Weimar, Germany. After completing the preliminary courses there, he studied at the Bauhaus furniture...
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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
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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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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, 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 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 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, 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, 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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