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
Knoll International Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer Black Leather
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
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
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Stainless Steel, Chrome
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
Materials
Chrome
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
Cesca Armchair 1980s
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
Materials
Metal
$564 / item
Four (4) NIB Cesca Bar Stools Marcel Breuer Knoll Chromed Steel Upholstery
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
At the Bauhaus, Marcel Breuer married traditional craftsmanship with industrial methods and materials to help make tubular steel furniture an international sensation and a modern institution. Marcel Breuer was also the designer of the iconic Wassily chair and the Breuer Building, which now houses the Whitney Museum of American Art in the heart of NYC. This brand new set is in the super elegant "Caviar Hourglass" upholstery, and have never been used.
These chairs are new in box, and have been priced near the first-party Knoll price. However, we can offer discounted and faster shipping, and are willing to reasonably negotiate. At this time, we have a total of 8 stools...
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2010s American Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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
Materials
Steel
S64 Cesca dining chairs Marcel Breuer inspired - Italy
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Nice set of armchairs with a a chromed-steel tubular cantilever base and a caned seat and back encased in a frame of beech.
Inspired on the famous Cesca chairs from Marcel Breuer.
M...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Wood
Customizable Gebruder S 35 Cantilever Leather 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
Italian Modern White Armchair Wassily B3 by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
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
Materials
Steel
Pair of Bauhaus Armchairs, by M. Breuer, for Mücke-Melder, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Mücke & Melder, Marcel Breuer
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
Materials
Chrome, Steel
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
Materials
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
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
Rattan
$2,370 Sale Price
40% Off
Red Leather Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer for Knoll, 1920s
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Budapest, HU
Introducing the Wassily Chair, a well-known piece designed by Marcel Breuer. This chair is now available in a bright red finish that draws attention. The chair has the designer's sig...
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1920s Italian Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Chrome
Marcel Breuer B35 Black and Chrome Lounge Chairs
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Weesp, NL
Beautiful pair of B35 Lounge chairs from the first owner who bought them in the early 1970's. The armrests and chrome plated tubular frame has been polished and t...
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1970s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Chrome
$12,342 / set
Modernist Classic Marcel Breuer Chaise Longue "Isokon" 1970s
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Renens, CH
The Isokon Chaise Longue was originally created by Marcel Breuer during the late 1930s from his refuge in England, for the British firm Isokon. It was later produced under license by...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Plywood
SIX RESTORED ViNTAGE BROWN LEATHER MARCEL BREUER B34 FASEM DINING ARMCHAIRS 6
By Marcel Breuer, Fasem International
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this one of a kind suite of six, fully restored, Marcel Breuer, Fasem, B34 armchairs in hand dyed brown leat...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Chrome
$16,470 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1970s Marcel Breuer B35 Modern Rattan Wicker Arm Chairs for Icf a Pair
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Vintage Marcel Breuer B35 Rattan Armchairs
These iconic chairs, designed by the renowned architect and designer Marcel Breuer, offer a perfect blend of comfort and style. The rattan...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Rattan
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
Materials
Steel
Customizable Gebruder 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
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Cesca Armchairs by Marcel Breuer For Gavina Knoll, Italy
By Gavina, Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Marcel Breuer Cesca Armchairs made in Italy in the 1960s by Knoll Gavina.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Chrome
2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta D4 Bauhaus Folding Lounge Chair Fabric & Chrome
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a D4 folding lounge 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...
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2010s German Modern Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Steel
Marcel Breuer ‘F41-E’ Breuer-couches on wheels for Tecta, 1984
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Sittard, LI
The F41-E Chaise Longue is a striking piece of furniture designed by Marcel Breuer in the mid-20th century. Produced by the German manufacturer Tecta, this chaise longue is a prime e...
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
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Metal, Chrome
1960s Marcel Breuer for Knoll Isokon Chaise Lounge Chair New White Upholstery
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original 1960s Marcel Breuer for Isokon chaise lounge chair. This example has just been masterfully reupholstered by Forthright NYC...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Fabric
Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Black Leather Model B3 Wassily Armchair, 1973, Set of 3
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
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
Materials
Chrome, Iron
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
Materials
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
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
Chrome, Iron
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
Materials
Chrome, Iron
Iconic Marcel Breuer "B35" Chrome and Cane Lounge Chairs
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Austin, TX
This iconic piece was designed by Marcel Breuer, a Hungarian born master architect and furniture designer. Fun fact: one of these "B 35" chairs is part of th...
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Mid-20th Century American Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Chrome
C. 2021 Marcel Breuer Cesca Bar Stool in Crimson Fabric w/ Cantilever Base
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
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
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Breuer Rocking-Chair
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Paris, FR
Rocking-chair by Marcel Breuer, 1980.
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Late 20th Century Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Metal
$2,115
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
Materials
Chrome
2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta D4 Bauhaus Folding Lounge Chair in Fabric & Chrome
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a D4 folding lounge 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...
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2010s German Modern Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Steel
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
Materials
Steel
$1,589 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Restored Bauhaus Pair of Armchairs, by Thonet, by Marcel Breuer, Czech, 1930s
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
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
Materials
Steel, Chrome, Iron
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
Materials
Steel
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
Materials
Steel
Pair of Contemporary S 35 Lounge Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Thonet
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
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
Materials
Chrome
Bauhaus Tubular Chrome Armchairs by Mücke Melder, Original Condition, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Mücke & Melder
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
Materials
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
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$1,050 Sale Price / set
59% Off
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
Materials
Steel
Pair of Bauhaus Wassilly Chairs by Marcel Breur Mid Century c1965 Knoll Stendig
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid Sixties Wassily lounge chairs designed by Marcel Breur during the Bauhaus Movement C1925. These are attributed to Knoll as they have the attributes, saddle leat...
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1960s American Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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
Materials
Chrome
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
Materials
Steel
1960s Set of Eight Marcel Breuer for Thonet Dining Chairs in Saddle Leather
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of eight of eight B33 and B34 Cantilever Dining Chairs, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. These particular examples were produced by Thonet in the 1960s. Th...
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1960s German Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Steel
1930s Marcel Breuer B34 Chair, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly Chromed
- New canvas
- Originally painted wooden armrests with some signs of use
- Manufacturer: Thonet (TON).
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Chrome
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
Materials
Leather
Pair of Early Wassily Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Knoll, Leather and Chrome
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Buffalo, NY
Marcel Breuer's 1925 design is a widely recognized masterpiece of modern furniture, having long ago achieved iconic status. This pair of Wassily chairs date to the 1960s.
The chrome...
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1960s American Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
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
Materials
Steel
Italian modern Black leather steel Armchair Wassily B3 by Breuer Gavina, 1980s
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
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
Materials
Steel
2023 Pair of Marcel Breuer for Tecta B40 Dining Chairs with Yellow / Blue Fabric
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of B40 dining 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 ...
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2010s German Modern Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Steel
Art Deco 1940s Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca dining chair with hand Cane seat and back
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Deco 1940s Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca dining chair with hand Cane seat and back. This Very unique chair is an armless B32 cantilever chrome steel tube chair. Classic design iconic c...
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1940s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Chrome
Customizable S 32 VL Cantilever Chair Designed by Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
Among the tubular steel furniture models, the cantilever chair S 32 is especially versatile. It is at home in various design worlds and fits in wi...
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2010s German Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Chrome
2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta D40 Dining Arm Chair with Blue Fabric and Frame
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
Materials
Steel
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
Materials
Steel
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
Materials
Steel
Red Bauhaus Armchair by Marcel Breuer, Mücke, Melder, Beech, Chrome, 1930s
By Mücke & Melder, Marcel Breuer
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Red Bauhaus armchair designed by Marcel Breuer.
Style: Bauhaus
Period: 1930-1939
Source: Czechia
Maker: Mücke - Melder
Material: Beech, Chrome-plated steel.
Very well-prese...
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Chrome
Restored Bauhaus Armchair, Thonet, Marcel Breuer, Czechia, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
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
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome, Iron
Marcel Breuer seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Marcel Breuer seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Marcel Breuer seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 215 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 6 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating by Marcel Breuer were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Vico Magistretti, Marco Zanuso, and Giancarlo Piretti. Prices for Marcel Breuer seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $296 and can go as high as $107,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,375.
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Questions About Marcel Breuer Seating
- Who is Marcel Breuer?1 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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, 2022Yes, Marcel Breuer taught at the Bauhaus design school in Weimar, Germany. He arrived at the institution in 1920 as a student. By 1925, his duties expanded to include teaching classes of his own and running the school's furniture shop. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Marcel Breuer furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To identify Marcel Breuer bar stools, start by examining the frame. Genuine models will usually feature smooth, welded ends. Most reproductions have end caps instead. You can also look for a sticker that bears the model name on the underside of the seat. On 1stDibs, find a range of expertly vetted Marcel Breuer bar stools.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To reupholster a Marcel Breuer Cesca chair, first pry out the staples, remove the original upholstery and disassemble the chair. Place the new fabric on a flat surface and position the seat upside down. Fold the fabric over the edge and secure it with a staple gun. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Marcel Breuer Cesca chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 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, 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.
- 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.
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