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
Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca Dining Room Chairs for Gavina Knoll, 1963, Set of 4
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Beautiful set of 4 original B32 “Cesca” dining chairs produced by Gavina in 1963.
They are all signed with the original paper mark.
Cesca chairs were originally designed in 1928 by F...
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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
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Chrome, Iron
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
Cesca Chair by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Germany, 1990s
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
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
B5 for Marcel Breuer Set of 4 Chrome Leather Bauhaus Dining Chairs for Tecta
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of four gorgeous B5 dining chairs, designed by Marcel Breuer. These vintage examples are in fabulouscondition withcognac uph...
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1980s German Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
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Chrome
Armchair "B3 Wassily" Fabric by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1925s.
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Lot/Drogenbos, BE
Armchairs model "B3 Wassily" Polished chrome tube with beige Canvas ( fabric ).
Designed by Marcel Breuer manufactured for Gavina, 1970's.
Designer - Marcel Breuer.
Producer...
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1920s Italian Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Olive Canvas Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer, Signed
By Marcel Breuer
Located in London, England
The Wassily Chair, also known as the Model B3 chair, is a famous and iconic piece of modern furniture design. It was designed by Marcel Breuer in 192...
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1930s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1960s Marcel Breuer for Gavina / Knoll Wassily B3 Lounge Chair in Black Leather
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Wassily B3 Lounge Chair, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925. This particular example was produced by Gavina in Italy in the 1960s and imported and distributed by ...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
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Steel, Chrome
Poltrona 'Wassily' Marcel Breuer per Gavina anni 70
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Milano, IT
Iconica poltrona disegnata nel 1925 da Marcel Breuer per il pittoreWassily Kandinsky. Realizzata in tubolare in acciaio cromato e cuoio, riporta l'adesivo della produzione. Produzion...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
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Metal
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
Mid-Century Set of 4 Cesca Dining Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Knoll
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Dining Cesca chairs designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928 and produced since that year till today. Chrome plated tubular frame, seat in fabric and back with rattan and frame in natural b...
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1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
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Metal
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
$2,152
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
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
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
SIX RESTORED ViNTAGE BROWN LEATHER MARCEL BREUER B34 FASEM DINING ARMCHAIRS 6
By Fasem International, Marcel Breuer
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
$16,552 Sale Price / set
20% Off
'S32' Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer and Gavina
By Marcel Breuer
Located in London, England
1960's Cesca chair from Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy.
Made from chromed metal, wood, and rattan.
Manufacturing label present, and Gavina sticker on the underside.
Restored by Golborne 44...
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1970s European Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$1,655 / item
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
Marcel Breuer Grey Leather Wassily Armchair by Gavina, 1960, Signed
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Dronten, NL
Early all original grey leather Wassily chair designed by Marcel Breuer, circa 1925.
Manufactured circa 1960 by Gavina in Italy. Made in beautiful grey saddle leather that complime...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Seating
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Chrome
Black Dining Chair "Cesca" B32 by Marcel Breuer for Fasem, Italy, 1970
By Fasem International, Marcel Breuer
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
Materials
Chrome
Marcel Breuer Isokon Loung Chair
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
Marcel Breuer famously designed innovative wood bent furniture before his metal tubular designs. This Chaise longue or ‘Long Chair’ was designed for Isokon Comapny England in the 196...
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1930s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
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Plywood
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
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Rattan
Cesca Armchair by Marcel Breuer, 1928
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A minimal Cesca armchair designed by Marcel Breuer featuring caned seat and back on a cantilevered tubular chrome frame. Originally from the Levy House...
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1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Metal
Wassily armchair in black leather, Marcel Breuer, 2000s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in PARIS, FR
Iconic chair Wassily by Marcel Breuer for Knoll, recent edition 2000/2010. Created in 1925 for the apartment of the painter Vassily Kandinsky, while Breuer was still a student at Bau...
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Early 2000s Marcel Breuer Seating
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Metal
Marcel Breuer Pair of 'B64' Armchairs
By Marcel Breuer
Located in London, GB
Pair of Marcel Breuer 'B64' armchairs, circa 1960s.
Dimensions: H82 x W60 x D55 cm.
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20th Century Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Cane
$2,538 / set
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
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
Italian mid-century modern Chair with armrests by Marcel Breuer for Gavina 1960s
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Chair with armrests by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s
Chair with armrests mod. Cesca. The seat and back are in light Vienna straw with black painted woode...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of Cesca Armchairs by Marcel Breuer For Gavina Knoll, Italy
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer, Gavina
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
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
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
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Steel
Restored Art Deco Side Table, Marcel Breuer, Thonet Chrome Steel, Germany, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Art Deco side table
Designer: Marcel Breuer
Maker: Thonet
Period: 1930-1939
Source: Germany
Material: Chrome-Plated Steel
Designed by world-renowned German designe...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Italian 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
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
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
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
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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
2018 Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Armchair in Blue & Black Fabric, Model 50A
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Cesca armchair, model 50A, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. The listed price includes one 50A chair, and we have several available for individual purchase. The...
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2010s American Modern Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Steel, Nickel
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
Materials
Steel, Chrome, Iron
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
$1,616 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1980s Marcel Breuer for Tecta Gray Suede F40 Settee / Sofa Made in Germany
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an exceptional and very rare F40 settee / sofa, designed by Marcel Breuer and produced by renowned bauhaus manufacturer Tecta. Tecta has been bringing to life earl...
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1980s German Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Suede, Foam
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
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Fabric
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
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
$2,296 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
$12,556 / set
Pair of Wassily armchairs by Marcel Breuer for Knoll International - 1990s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Uccle, Bruxelles
A magnificent pair of Wassily armchairs, 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 curv...
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1990s American Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Seating
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Chrome
MARCEL BREUER FOR TECTA «D4» Lounge chair
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Forest, BE
The D4 chair was crafted by the Hungarian architect Marcel Breuer in 1927. This iconic piece is notable for its innovative use of bent tubular steel, a groundbreaking material in fur...
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1920s Hungarian Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Metal
B32 Dining Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina 1960s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
The chairs showcase a cantilevered design, a signature element of Marcel Breuer’s work, giving a floating appearance without traditional legs. Named after Breuer’s daughter Francesca...
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1960s Italian Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Chrome
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
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
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
Marcel Breuer S64 Chair by Thonet, 1982
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Balen, BE
Iconic tubular steel chair model S 64, designed by Marcel Breuer for Thonet in 1928. The frame is made of chromed tubular steel. The seat and backrest are covered with the "Viennese ...
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1980s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating
Materials
Steel
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
German Art Deco Black Enameled Wood Armchair
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Queens, NY
German Art Deco black enameled wood armchair with chrome trim having a shaped wood back and cane seat (design attributed: Marcel Breuer; mfg by T...
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20th Century Art Deco 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
Marcel Breuer seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Marcel Breuer seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Marcel Breuer seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 215 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 6 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating by Marcel Breuer were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Vico Magistretti, Marco Zanuso, and Giancarlo Piretti. Prices for Marcel Breuer seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $296 and can go as high as $107,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,375.
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- Who is Marcel Breuer?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Marcel Breuer was an architect and furniture designer who made a major impact on modern design by introducing new materials and emphasizing the importance of form matching function. He was born in Pécs, Hungary, in 1902, and was a part of the Bauhaus school. You’ll find a collection of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.
- 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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