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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
1960s Set of Four Marcel Breuer for Knoll Dining Chairs in New Chestnut Leather
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
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 Knoll in the 1960s. They feature a tubular ...
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1960s American 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
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

Mid-Century Set of 4 Cesca Dining Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Knoll
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
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

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Metal

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

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Metal

Bauhaus Tubular Chrome Armchairs by Mücke Melder, Original Condition, 1930s
By Mücke & Melder, Marcel Breuer
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
"Made by Mücke Melder, an influential modernist furniture manufacturer that specialised in tubular steel designs. It has been restored and reupholstered by our professional refurbi...
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20th Century Czech Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

Gavina Wassily Chair B3 Vintage Leather White by Marcel Breuer 1 of 2
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
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 som...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Seating

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Metal, Chrome

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

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Chrome

Marcel Breuer Cesca Dining Chairs Set of Four Armchairs
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Four Clean Lined Cesca Model Dining Chairs, designed by Marcel Breuer, and probably made by Gavina, Italy, circa 1980s. The set consists of four armchairs in black lacquer and...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Metal

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

'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

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Steel, 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

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Steel

Pair of Czech Bauhaus Armchairs, Marcel Breuer and Thonet, Chrome, Fabric, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
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

1930 Original German Tubular Steel Chair Model B33 by Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Reichenschwand, DE
Step into the world of Bauhaus design with the iconic B33 Cantilever Chair, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1927/1928 and produced by Thonet Mundus AG starting in 1930. This ...
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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel, Iron

Restored Bauhaus Pair of Armchairs, by Thonet, by Marcel Breuer, Czech, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Bauhaus Pair of Armchairs Made By Thonet. Designer: Marcel Breuer Maker: Thonet Material: Chrome-plated Steel Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1930-1939 Made by in...
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel, Chrome, Iron

C. 2021 Marcel Breuer Cesca Bar Stool in Crimson Fabric w/ Cantilever Base
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an armless Cesca bar stool, model 51CH, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. The listed price includes one Cesca bar stool. This example was...
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2010s American Modern Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Wassily chair by Marcel Breuer for Knoll International - 1990s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Uccle, Bruxelles
Magnificent Wassily armchair, designed by Marcel Breuer in the 1920s when he was head of the Bauhaus. This armchair was revolutionary for its time, as it was made of curved tubular s...
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Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

Set of 4 Cesca chairs, Gavina, 1960
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Set of 4 chairs mod. Cesca, Marcel Breuer, Gavina, Italy, 1960. Bent chrome-plated tubular steel frame.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel

Marcel Breuer MB-WB 301 Chair / Authentic Modern
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Zürich, CH
Sculptural qualities define this object. A vivid dynamic between different gestures and surfaces, showing different qualities from different angles. Its experimental approach reveals...
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1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel

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

Marcel Breuer Cesca chairs for thonet 1970s set of 4
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful set of four Cesca dining chairs in chrome, webbing and black stained seat by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, 1970s. A timeless classic which has been popular ever since it first...
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1960s Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta D40 Dining Arm Chair in Black Fabric with Chrome
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a D40 dining chair, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. This particular example was produced by Tecta in Germany C. 2023. The chair is comprised of a tubular steel ...
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2010s German Modern Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel

Customizable S 64 Cantilever Armchair by Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
Among the tubular steel furniture models, the cantilever chair S 64 is especially versatile. It is at home in various design worlds and fits in wi...
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2010s German 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

Bauhaus Tubular Chrome Armchairs by Mücke Melder, Restored Leather, 1930s
By Mücke & Melder, Marcel Breuer
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
"Made by Mücke Melder, an influential modernist furniture manufacturer that specialised in tubular steel designs. It has been restored and reupholstered by our professional refurbi...
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20th Century Czech Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

Wassily Armchairs by Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Austin, TX
Armchair, Italian, produced by Gavina. This B3 armchair by Marcel Breuer features a bent chromed steel tubular construction and black stained...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel

Black Dining Chair "Cesca" B32 by Marcel Breuer for Fasem, Italy, 1970
By Marcel Breuer, Fasem International
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Black dining chair "Cesca" B32 by Marcel Breuer for Fasem, Italy, 1970s Introducing the iconic "Cesca" B32 dining chair by Marcel Breuer, expertly crafted by Italian brand Fasem in the 1970s. This Classic chair has remained a favorite among interior designers and design enthusiasts alike, thanks to its timeless elegance and unparalleled comfort. Marcel Breuer, the renowned Bauhaus designer, revolutionized the world of furniture design with his innovative use of materials and avant-garde approach. The Cesca...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

Mid-Century German S32 Cantilever Chair by Marcel Breuer & Mart Stam, 1970s
By Marcel Breuer, Mart Stam
Located in Hamburg, DE
The thonet s32 is a classic under the bauhaus steel pipe furniture after a design marcel breuer and mart stam. Here in a version with black synthetic leathe...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Seating

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Metal

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

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

Vintage Tubular Chrome Ratan Bauhaus Pair of Chairs by Marcel Breuer, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
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

Four (4) NIB Cesca Bar Stools Marcel Breuer Knoll Chromed Steel Upholstery
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
At the Bauhaus, Marcel Breuer married traditional craftsmanship with industrial methods and materials to help make tubular steel furniture an international sensation and a modern institution. Marcel Breuer was also the designer of the iconic Wassily chair and the Breuer Building, which now houses the Whitney Museum of American Art in the heart of NYC. This brand new set is in the super elegant "Caviar Hourglass" upholstery, and have never been used. These chairs are new in box, and have been priced near the first-party Knoll price. However, we can offer discounted and faster shipping, and are willing to reasonably negotiate. At this time, we have a total of 8 stools...
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2010s American Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Tubular steel chair S 64, Marcel Breuer for Thonet
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
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

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Stainless Steel

Set Of Thre THONET Cesca Chair By Marcel Breuer Austria 1978
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Čelinac, BA
Set Of Thre Cesca Chair For THONET By Marcel Breuer 1978
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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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

Early B 9 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

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

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Steel, Chrome

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

Suite de 4 chaises vintage Marcel Breuer Cesca B32 style Bauhaus en métal noir
By Marcel Breuer
Located in BESANÇON, FR
4 chaises vintage Marcel Breuer Cesca B32, style Bauhaus, structure et piétement en métal noir tubulaire, assise et dossier en bois noir ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Metal

S 35 Cantilever Lounge Armchair Designed 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

Restored Bauhaus Armchair, Thonet, Marcel Breuer, Czechia, 1930s
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Bauhaus Armchair Designed by Marcel Breuer and made by Thonet. Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1930-1939 Maker: Thonet Designer: Marcel Breuer Material: Chrome-Pla...
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Metal, Steel, Chrome, Iron

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 B35 Chrome and Cane Lounge Chair
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful cane and chrome B35 lounge chair by Marcel Breuer. This iconic chair has been recaned and the arms have been refinished. The chrome is in great condition. This chair looks great with many different styles and adds the perfect touch to your interior. The Marcel Breuer B35...
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1960s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

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

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

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Metal

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

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Chrome

Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca Dining Room Chairs for Gavina Knoll, 1963, Set of 4
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
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

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Chrome, Iron

Pair of Early Wassily Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Knoll, Leather and Chrome
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
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

1930s Marcel Breuer B34 Chair, Czechoslovakia
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly Chromed - New canvas - Originally painted wooden armrests with some signs of use - Manufacturer: Thonet (TON).
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

Pair of Contemporary S 35 Lounge Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Thonet
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Norwalk, CT
This pair of iconic S 35 lounge chairs features heavy-duty black leather seats slung over tubular polished chrome frames, with black stained beechwood armres...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

1950s Marcel Breuer B34 Dining Arm Chair for Gebruder Thonet in Canvas & Chrome
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a model B34 Chair, created from steel, gray canvas & stained wood. The piece was originally designed by Marcel Breuer for Gebruder Thonet in 1929. This particular example dat...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel

1980s Set of Four Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca B64 Armchairs in Green Fabric
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of 4 Cesca chairs, model B64, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. These examples were manufactured by Knoll in the 1980s. The chairs feature tubular chromed-s...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel

Italian modern Black leather steel Armchair Wassily B3 by Breuer Gavina, 1980s
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Black leather and steel Armchair Wassily or B3 by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1980s Iconic and vintage armchair mod. Wassily or B3, with chromed tubular steel structure ...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel

Italian Modern White Armchair Wassily B3 by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern White Armchair Wassily B3 by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s Iconic Armchair mod. Wassily, also known as the mod. B3, with a rectangular seat in white leather. The st...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern canvas Wassily Lounge Chairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer, Stendig Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern natural canvas cloth wassily lounge chairs for Knoll. The Wassily lounge chair was originally designed by Marcel Breuer has flat caps on the end tu...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brown Leather Wassily lounge Chairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Stendig Co., Marcel Breuer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern brown leather wassily lounge chairs for Knoll. The Wassily lounge chair was designed by Marcel Breuer in Dark Brown full leather. This vintage Pair...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Wassily Lounge Chairs for Knoll
By Marcel Breuer, Stendig Co., Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Black leather wassily lounge chairs for Knoll. The Wassily lounge chair was designed by Marcel Breuer in Balck full leather. This vintage Pair has ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Italian modern beige armchair Wassily or B3 by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern beige armchair Wassily or B3 by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s Armchair model Wassily or B3, with chromed tubular steel frame. The seat, armrests and backrest are mad...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Metal

2er Set Thonet Freischwinger S32 Marcel Breuer Wiener Geflecht
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten zwei wunderschöne S32 Freischwinger von Thonet zum Verkauf an. Das Design stammt von Marcel Breuer und gilt als wahrer Design Klassiker. Gemäß Branding auf der Unterseite ...
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1990s German Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel

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
    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
    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
    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 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 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
    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 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
    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.

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