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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
Cesca Armchair by Marcel Breuer for Knoll, Mid-Century Modern Design
Cesca Armchair by Marcel Breuer for Knoll, Mid-Century Modern Design

Cesca Armchair by Marcel Breuer for Knoll, Mid-Century Modern Design

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Centreville, VA

The Cesca Armchair, designed by modernist pioneer Marcel Breuer and produced by Knoll, is an iconic fusion of innovation, craftsmanship, and timeless design. Introduced in 1928, the ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel

2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta B40 Dining Chair with Blue Fabric and Frame
2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta B40 Dining Chair with Blue Fabric and Frame

2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta B40 Dining Chair with Blue Fabric and Frame

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a B40 dining chair, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1926. This particular example was produced by Tecta in Germany C. 2023. The chair is comprised of a tubular steel ...

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2010s German Modern Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel

Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca Chairs for Gavina, Chrome & Vienna Straw, 1968, Set of 4
Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca Chairs for Gavina, Chrome & Vienna Straw, 1968, Set of 4

Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca Chairs for Gavina, Chrome & Vienna Straw, 1968, Set of 4

By Marcel Breuer, Gavina

Located in Vicenza, IT

Set of four B32 “Cesca” chairs designed by Marcel Breuer and produced by Gavina in Italy in 1968. The Cesca chair is one of the most significant icons of modern furniture design. Or...

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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

Mid Century Brown Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer for Stendig 1960s, 2 Available
Mid Century Brown Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer for Stendig 1960s, 2 Available

Mid Century Brown Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer for Stendig 1960s, 2 Available

By Marcel Breuer, Stendig Co.

Located in Detroit, MI

This vintage mid-century modern Wassily lounge chair designed by Marcel Breuer for Stendig was produced during the 1960s. Originally designed in 1925 while Breuer was at the Bauhaus,...

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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel, Chrome

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

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

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

This set of four Cesca chairs, designed by Marcel Breuer, is a true testament to the iconic Bauhaus movement of the 20th century. Manufactured in Italy by an unknown manufacturer cir...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Metal

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

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

By Gavina, Marcel Breuer

Located in Vicenza, IT

Pair of B32 “Cesca” chairs designed by Marcel Breuer and produced by Gavina in Italy in 1968. The Cesca chair is one of the most significant icons of modern furniture design. Origin...

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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

Pair of Black Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer attr. to Gavina, Italy 1960s
Pair of Black Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer attr. to Gavina, Italy 1960s

Pair of Black Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer attr. to Gavina, Italy 1960s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Beograd, RS

This listing features the most iconic chairs - Cesca Chair by Marcel Breuer. Manufacturing of the chairs is attr. to Gavina, Italy. Marcel Breuer was an architect who worked in Baua...

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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

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

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

By Gavina, Marcel Breuer

Located in Milano, IT

Wassily B3 Armchair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy, 1960s An iconic example of modernist design, the Wassily B3 armchair was designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925 and later produced...

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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Metal

Restored Bauhaus Cesca Chair, by Marcel Breuer, Chrome, Beech, Italy, 1980s
Restored Bauhaus Cesca Chair, by Marcel Breuer, Chrome, Beech, Italy, 1980s

Restored Bauhaus Cesca Chair, by Marcel Breuer, Chrome, Beech, Italy, 1980s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This iconic Cesca chair, an original design masterpiece by Marcel Breuer in the Bauhaus style, represents the pinnacle of "Made in Italy" quality. This authentic chair by the famous ...

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1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel, Chrome

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

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

By Marcel Breuer, Gavina

Located in Vicenza, IT

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

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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome, Iron

Marcel Breuer B34 Bauhaus Armchair, circa 1930, Original Striped Upholstery and
Marcel Breuer B34 Bauhaus Armchair, circa 1930, Original Striped Upholstery and

Marcel Breuer B34 Bauhaus Armchair, circa 1930, Original Striped Upholstery and

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Ljubljana, SI

An exceptionally characterful early example of Marcel Breuer's celebrated B34 cantilever armchair, dating from around 1930. The chair embodies the radical simplicity of the Bauhaus a...

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1930s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel

Marcel Breuer B64 Cesca Dining Room Arm Chair for Gavina Knoll, 1968, Set of 6
Marcel Breuer B64 Cesca Dining Room Arm Chair for Gavina Knoll, 1968, Set of 6

Marcel Breuer B64 Cesca Dining Room Arm Chair for Gavina Knoll, 1968, Set of 6

By Gavina, Marcel Breuer

Located in Vicenza, IT

Beautiful set of 6 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

Marcel Breuer B34 Chair 1930s
Marcel Breuer B34 Chair 1930s

Marcel Breuer B34 Chair 1930s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Čelinac, BA

Marcel Breuer B34 Chair 1930s

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1930s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

Marcel Breuer B64 Cesca Dining Room Arm Chair for Gavina Knoll, 1968, Set of 4
Marcel Breuer B64 Cesca Dining Room Arm Chair for Gavina Knoll, 1968, Set of 4

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

Pair of Restored Bauhaus Cesca Chairs, by M. Breuer, Chrome, Beech, Italy, 1980s
Pair of Restored Bauhaus Cesca Chairs, by M. Breuer, Chrome, Beech, Italy, 1980s

Pair of Restored Bauhaus Cesca Chairs, by M. Breuer, Chrome, Beech, Italy, 1980s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This iconic Cesca chair, an original design masterpiece by Marcel Breuer in the Bauhaus style, represents the pinnacle of "Made in Italy" quality. This authentic chair by the famous ...

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1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Set of Four Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer, Black Cane & Steel, 1960s
Set of Four Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer, Black Cane & Steel, 1960s

Set of Four Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer, Black Cane & Steel, 1960s

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

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Steel

Cesca Armchair by Marcel Breuer, Metal & Fabric, Mid-Century Modern
Cesca Armchair by Marcel Breuer, Metal & Fabric, Mid-Century Modern

Cesca Armchair by Marcel Breuer, Metal & Fabric, Mid-Century Modern

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Chairs with armrests 1980s. Labeled MADE IN ITALY by bene. Height of armrests is 69 cm. Original condition.

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Metal

Early rare chrome Bauhaus Marcel Breuer B 35 Armchairs, Thonet - 1930s
Early rare chrome Bauhaus Marcel Breuer B 35 Armchairs, Thonet - 1930s

Early rare chrome Bauhaus Marcel Breuer B 35 Armchairs, Thonet - 1930s

By Marcel Breuer, Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Thonet - 1930, earliest model - good condition,original screws, one missing - suitable for new upholstery

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1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Black Model B3 Wassily Armchair for Gavina, 1969, Set of 6
Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Black Model B3 Wassily Armchair for Gavina, 1969, Set of 6

Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Black Model B3 Wassily Armchair for Gavina, 1969, Set of 6

By Gavina, Marcel Breuer

Located in Vicenza, IT

Set of six model B3 “Wassily” armchairs, designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Gavina in 1969. It features a chrome-plated steel structure and...

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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome, Iron

Pair of Original Bauhaus Armchairs, by M. Breuer for Mücke-Melder, Czech, 1930s
Pair of Original Bauhaus Armchairs, by M. Breuer for Mücke-Melder, Czech, 1930s

Pair of Original Bauhaus Armchairs, by M. Breuer for Mücke-Melder, Czech, 1930s

By Marcel Breuer, Mücke & Melder

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Model: Fn24 Conceived in the spirit of interwar Bauhaus and Czechoslovak Functionalism, this iconic pair of cantilever armchairs dates from the 1930s in Czechoslovakia. Manufactured...

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20th Century Czech Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome, Steel

Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Black Leather Model B3 Wassily Armchair, 1973, Set of 3
Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Black Leather Model B3 Wassily Armchair, 1973, Set of 3

Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Black Leather Model B3 Wassily Armchair, 1973, Set of 3

By Gavina, Marcel Breuer

Located in Vicenza, IT

Set of three model B3 “Wassily” armchairs, designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925 and produced in Italy in 1973. It features a chrome-plated steel structure and seat and back in black le...

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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome, Iron

Pair of Early 1960s Knoll Wassily Lounge Chairs by Marcel Breuer
Pair of Early 1960s Knoll Wassily Lounge Chairs by Marcel Breuer

Pair of Early 1960s Knoll Wassily Lounge Chairs by Marcel Breuer

By Marcel Breuer, Knoll

Located in Portland, OR

Original Knoll stickers intact! Pair of 1960’s Wassily Chairs production by Knoll International. The chairs have the original Knoll stickers and feature a gorgeous patina only achiev...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

Marcel Breuer Pair of 'B64' Armchairs
Marcel Breuer Pair of 'B64' Armchairs

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

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Cane

Marcel Breuer 'Cut-Out' Chair for Isokon - UK, 1936/2026
Marcel Breuer 'Cut-Out' Chair for Isokon - UK, 1936/2026

Marcel Breuer 'Cut-Out' Chair for Isokon - UK, 1936/2026

By Marcel Breuer, Isokon

Located in London, GB

In Masur birch plywood and birch plywood. Characterised by its radically efficient use of sheet plywood, the Cut-Out Chair by Marcel Breuer is an experimental design maximising the ...

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2010s British Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Seating

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Birch, Plywood

C. 1930s Marcel Breuer for Thonet Dining Chair in Brown Fabric
C. 1930s Marcel Breuer for Thonet Dining Chair in Brown Fabric

C. 1930s Marcel Breuer for Thonet Dining Chair in Brown Fabric

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a model B34 Chair, created from aluminum, brown canvas and painted beech wood. The piece was originally designed by Marcel Breuer for Gebruder Thonet in 1929. This particular...

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1930s German Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Aluminum

2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta D4 Bauhaus Folding Lounge Chair with Blue Fabric
2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta D4 Bauhaus Folding Lounge Chair with Blue Fabric

2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta D4 Bauhaus Folding Lounge Chair with Blue Fabric

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

There are D4 folding lounge chairs, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1926. These particular examples were produced by Tecta in Germany C. 2023. The chairs are comprised of a t...

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2010s German Modern Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern B64 Cesca Chair with Arms by Marcel Breuer, Italy, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern B64 Cesca Chair with Arms by Marcel Breuer, Italy, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern B64 Cesca Chair with Arms by Marcel Breuer, Italy, 1970s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Marbella, ES

Chair model Cesca B64, with armrests. Chromed tubular structure, beechwood frames in black color and Viennese natural grid. Excellent condition in general both of the wooden frames, ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel

1930s M. Breuer Set of  B10 Bauhaus Tubular Table + B34 Armachairs by M. Melder
1930s M. Breuer Set of  B10 Bauhaus Tubular Table + B34 Armachairs by M. Melder

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

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Chrome

Thonet Stool Chrome with Black Original Tissues B9s
Thonet Stool Chrome with Black Original Tissues B9s

Thonet Stool Chrome with Black Original Tissues B9s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH

Thonet stool chrome with black original tissues a slight.

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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

Rare Restored Marcel Breuer Rattan Back Chrome "cesca" Chairs By Virco, Set of 4
Rare Restored Marcel Breuer Rattan Back Chrome "cesca" Chairs By Virco, Set of 4

Rare Restored Marcel Breuer Rattan Back Chrome "cesca" Chairs By Virco, Set of 4

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Rare set of 4 Marcel Breuer rattan back chrome "Cesca" chairs by Virco. This rare variant of the Cesca chair features the rare Paul T. Frankl inspired rattan back with chrome legs. Marcel Breuer (1902-1981) vintage re-edition "Cesca" armchair by Virco. Cantilevered tubular chrome frame with maple and cane seats, backs, and arms, circa 1970, made in Italy. Cesca chair, named after his daughter Francesca, marries caning and hardwood Beech with the Industrial-age aesthetic of cantilevered tubular steel. Functional, simple, and distinctly modern. Cesca chair has no legs and it relies on support from the tensile properties of steel tubing. It uses non-reinforced steel tubing, thereby creating a free-swinging chair...

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1950s Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Rattan

Vintage Cesca Chair by Marcel Breuer, Wood & Cane, Chrome Frame, Italy
Vintage Cesca Chair by Marcel Breuer, Wood & Cane, Chrome Frame, Italy

Vintage Cesca Chair by Marcel Breuer, Wood & Cane, Chrome Frame, Italy

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Beautiful vintage Cesca-style cantilever chair dating from the 1991s, featuring a warm wooden frame, natural cane seat and backrest, and the iconic tubular chrome frame. The seat an...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Seating

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Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood

Set of 4 Marcel Breuer Cesca Armchairs by Gavina, circa 1960
Set of 4 Marcel Breuer Cesca Armchairs by Gavina, circa 1960

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 and back structure and rattan. In good ori...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Metal

Italian modern black fabric armchairs Wassily by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s
Italian modern black fabric armchairs Wassily by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s

Italian modern black fabric armchairs Wassily by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s

By Gavina, Marcel Breuer

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern black fabric armchairs Wassily by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s Pair of armchairs model Wassily or B3 in black fabric. The backrest, armrests and seat are made entir...

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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel

Restored Bauhaus Armchair, by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
Restored Bauhaus Armchair, by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Chrome, Czech, 1930s

Restored Bauhaus Armchair, by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Chrome, Czech, 1930s

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Model B35 This armchair is an absolute icon of world design and one of the most important models of the Bauhaus school. It is the famous B35 type, designed in the 1930s by the visio...

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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Customizable Gebruder S 35 Cantilever Lounge Armchair by Marcel Breuer
Customizable Gebruder S 35 Cantilever Lounge Armchair by Marcel Breuer

Customizable Gebruder S 35 Cantilever Lounge Armchair by Marcel Breuer

By Marcel Breuer

Located in New York, NY

RANGE S 35 Among all the cantilever chairs of the Bauhaus epoch, the armchair S 35, with its lightness, flexibility and comfort, casts a shadow over everything h...

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2010s German Marcel Breuer Seating

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Leather

Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Black Model B3 Wassily Armchair for Gavina, 1969, Set of 4
Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Black Model B3 Wassily Armchair for Gavina, 1969, Set of 4

Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Black Model B3 Wassily Armchair for Gavina, 1969, Set of 4

By Marcel Breuer, Gavina

Located in Vicenza, IT

Set of four model B3 “Wassily” armchairs, designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Gavina in 1969. It features a chrome-plated steel structure and ...

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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome, Iron

Chrome Bauhaus Stool Thonet B8 by Marcel Breuer, 1930 'Eisengarn'
Chrome Bauhaus Stool Thonet B8 by Marcel Breuer, 1930 'Eisengarn'

Chrome Bauhaus Stool Thonet B8 by Marcel Breuer, 1930 'Eisengarn'

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Praha, CZ

- 1930s - propably Thonet - Design: Marcel Breuer - Published in books and catalogues - Original condition, chrome with patina, all screws original - Original Eisengarn / Iron fabri...

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1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

C. 2020 In-Box Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Bar Stool in Gray and Black Fabric
C. 2020 In-Box Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Bar Stool in Gray and Black Fabric

C. 2020 In-Box Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Bar Stool in Gray and Black Fabric

By Knoll, Marcel Breuer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Cesca Bar Stool, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. These particular examples were produced by Knoll circa 2020. The stools feature a two-tone upholstered finish...

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2010s Chinese Modern Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel

Pair of B 34 armchairs by Marcel Breuer for Samal & co. 1930s
Pair of B 34 armchairs by Marcel Breuer for Samal & co. 1930s

Pair of B 34 armchairs by Marcel Breuer for Samal & co. 1930s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in PRAHA 5, CZ

Marcel Breuer's iconic B 34 chair is reimagined here in a variation by Antonín Šámal and produced by Šámal & Co. in Prague during the 1930s, in the former Czechoslovakia. These r...

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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Early B 9/s Bauhaus canteen stool by Marcel Breuer, 1930s
Early B 9/s Bauhaus canteen stool by Marcel Breuer, 1930s

Early B 9/s Bauhaus canteen stool by Marcel Breuer, 1930s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in PRAHA 5, CZ

This rare early example of the B9 canteen stool, designed by Marcel Breuer in 1926 for the Bauhaus school canteen in Dessau , captures the radical simplicity and functional clarity a...

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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Pair of Bauhaus Armchairs, by M. Breuer, for Mücke-Melder, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
Pair of Bauhaus Armchairs, by M. Breuer, for Mücke-Melder, Chrome, Czech, 1930s

Pair of Bauhaus Armchairs, by M. Breuer, for Mücke-Melder, Chrome, Czech, 1930s

By Marcel Breuer, Mücke & Melder

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Producer: Mücke-Melder Fryštát, cat. Type Fn24 These chairs have well preserved the original upholstery from the 1930s. The armchair with upholstery is based on the original design...

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20th Century Czech Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome, Steel

2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta B40 Dining Chair with Purple Fabric and Black Frame
2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta B40 Dining Chair with Purple Fabric and Black Frame

2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta B40 Dining Chair with Purple Fabric and Black Frame

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a B40 dining chair, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1926. This particular example was produced by Tecta in Germany C. 2023. The chair is comprised of a tubular steel ...

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2010s German Modern Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel

2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta B40 Dining / Side Chair in Black Fabric with Frame
2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta B40 Dining / Side Chair in Black Fabric with Frame

2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta B40 Dining / Side Chair in Black Fabric with Frame

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a B40 dining chair, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1926. This particular example was produced by Tecta in Germany C. 2023. The chair is comprised of a tubular steel ...

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2010s German Modern Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel

2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta B40 Dining Chair with Black Fabric and Frame
2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta B40 Dining Chair with Black Fabric and Frame

2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta B40 Dining Chair with Black Fabric and Frame

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a B40 dining chair, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1926. This particular example was produced by Tecta in Germany C. 2023. The chair is comprised of a tubular steel ...

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2010s German Modern Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel

Mid-Century Marcel Breuer Cesca Cane Cantilver Chairs - a Pair
Mid-Century Marcel Breuer Cesca Cane Cantilver Chairs - a Pair

Mid-Century Marcel Breuer Cesca Cane Cantilver Chairs - a Pair

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Dimensions: H 32.2" x W 18.3" x D 16.4" x SH 19.3" Pair of Italian Cesca chairs designed by Marcel Breuer. Constructed from chrome cantilever tub...

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

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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.

Questions About Marcel Breuer Seating

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Marcel Breuer was an architect and furniture designer who made a major impact on modern design by introducing new materials and emphasizing the importance of form matching function. He was born in Pécs, Hungary, in 1902, and was a part of the Bauhaus school. You’ll find a collection of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Marcel Breuer is known for his work as an architect and furniture designer during the 20th century. During his life, he created many famous chairs that remain popular today, including the Wassily lounge chair, the Cesca chair and the D40 cantilever chair. You’ll find a range of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    Marcel Breuer is famous for being one of 20th-century modernism’s most influential innovators. His most well-known furniture pieces were crafted of tubular steel, including the Wassily chair and the caned Cesca chair. Breuer also made several notable designs in molded plywood, including a chaise longue and nesting table for the British firm Isokon and a student furniture suite commissioned in 1938 for a dormitory at Bryn Mawr College. Breuer’s designs are elegant and adaptable examples of modernism, useful and appropriate in any environment. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Marcel Breuer furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Over the course of his life, Marcel Breuer designed many things. Furniture was one of his main focuses, and he created many influential pieces, including the Wassily lounge chair, the Cesca chair and the Laccio side table. Shop a collection of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The Dutch art movement De Stijl inspired Marcel Breuer's early work. Artists in the movement like Piet Mondrian created art that adhered to the principles of geometry. This idea resonated with Breuer and informed his designs. Shop a selection of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Marcel Breuer was born in Pécs, Hungary, on May 21, 1902. He attended the Bauhaus design school in Weimar, Germany, and eventually became a part of the faculty. After the Nazis shut the school down, Breuer moved to the U.S. He died in New York City on July 1, 1981. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Marcel Breuer furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To pronounce Marcel Breuer, say "mar-SELL BROO-ur." The artist's first and last name both originate from the Hungarian language. Breuer was born in Pécs, Hungary, on May 21, 1902. You can shop a variety of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Marcel Breuer designed several chairs. One of his best-known pieces is the Wassily lounge chair made of tubular steel and leather straps. Breuer named the chair after the artist Wassily Kandinsky. Among the designer's other notable chairs are the Cesca chair, the B35 lounge chair and the S 35. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Marcel Breuer chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Today, Marcel Breuer chairs are made in the factory locations of the furniture manufacturer Knoll, Inc. It operates production facilities in Italy and Canada, as well as in Pennsylvania and Michigan in the U.S. Find a collection of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Marcel Breuer taught at the Bauhaus design school in Weimar, Germany. He arrived at the institution in 1920 as a student. By 1925, his duties expanded to include teaching classes of his own and running the school's furniture shop. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Marcel Breuer furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To identify Marcel Breuer bar stools, start by examining the frame. Genuine models will usually feature smooth, welded ends. Most reproductions have end caps instead. You can also look for a sticker that bears the model name on the underside of the seat. On 1stDibs, find a range of expertly vetted Marcel Breuer bar stools.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To reupholster a Marcel Breuer Cesca chair, first pry out the staples, remove the original upholstery and disassemble the chair. Place the new fabric on a flat surface and position the seat upside down. Fold the fabric over the edge and secure it with a staple gun. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Marcel Breuer Cesca chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Marcel Breuer created the Cesca chair while splitting his time between Paris and Germany. He made the chair in 1928, shortly after he left the Bauhaus school, but you can clearly see the influence of the institution's design principles in the clean, simple lines of the piece. Find a range of Marcel Breuer Cesca chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Most Marcel Breuer chair legs are made out of bent tubular steel. The designer introduced this radical new material to modern furniture design with his Wassily Model B3 lounge chair. On 1stDibs, you can shop a collection of Marcel Breuer chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Marcel Breuer became an apprentice and student at the Bauhaus school in 1920. He made a big impression on the school's founder, Walter Gropius, and later became the head of the institution's furniture workshop. Find a selection of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Marcel Breuer was associated with the Bauhaus school in Weimar, Germany. After attending classes as a student, Breuer became the head of the school's furniture shop. While working there, he created the Wassily lounge chair, introducing the use of tubular steel frames to modern furniture design. Find a variety of Marcel Breuer chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Marcel Breuer chose a bicycle tube frame to create his Wassily lounge chair because he was impressed by the strength and weight properties of the steel. The chair was a landmark in furniture design and opened the doors to the use of tubular steel frames in many chairs, tables and sofas produced during the modern period. You’ll find a selection of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    There are a number of ways that you can tell an original Marcel Breuer chair. One trick is to examine the frame. If you see end caps, you're likely looking at a replica. Authentic Breuer chairs featured polished, welded ends. Some chairs also feature stickers that identify the model name located under their seats. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted Marcel Breuer chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    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.
  • 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.