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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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Period: 1970s
Creator: Marcel Breuer
Wassily Chair Model B3 in Black Leather by Marcel Breuer, Italy, 1925
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Belmont, MA
The Wassily chair, also known as the B3 Chair, designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925 while he was working at the Bauhaus. Inspired by the curving handlebars of the Adler bicycle, the W...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Wassily Chair Model B3 in Black Leather by Marcel Breuer, Italy, 1925
Wassily Chair Model B3 in Black Leather by Marcel Breuer, Italy, 1925

Wassily Chair Model B3 in Black Leather by Marcel Breuer, Italy, 1925

Marcel Breuer Pair of Cesca Chairs, Italy, 1970s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Naples, IT
Cesca chair designed by Marcel Breuer. Marcel Breuer conceived the first tubular steel chair in 1925, based on the tubular frame of a bicycle. His revolutionary Cesca chair, named af...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Marcel Breuer Pair of Cesca Chairs, Italy, 1970s
Marcel Breuer Pair of Cesca Chairs, Italy, 1970s

Marcel Breuer Pair of Cesca Chairs, Italy, 1970s

Original Wassilly Armchairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s (Signed)
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Argelato, BO
Marcel Breuer, Wassilly Armchair for Gavina, Vintage Original Version, Italy 1970s (Signed) The Wassily armchair, one of the most iconic and sophisticated Bauhaus armchairs, designe...
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1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Metal

Original Wassilly Armchairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s (Signed)
Original Wassilly Armchairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s (Signed)

Original Wassilly Armchairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s (Signed)

4 CESCA chairs model B.32, design by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Milan, IT
Set of 4 CESCA chairs, model B32, design by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italian manufacture from the seventies. Chromed tubular steel structure, seat and backrest in straw with profil...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel

4 CESCA chairs model B.32, design by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s
4 CESCA chairs model B.32, design by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s

4 CESCA chairs model B.32, design by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s

Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair Italy 1970s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Čelinac, BA
Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair Italy 1970s
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair Italy 1970s
Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair Italy 1970s

Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair Italy 1970s

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Set of Four Cesca Chair By Marcel Breuer Italy 1970s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Čelinac, BA
Cesca Chair Set of Four By Marcel Breuer Italy 1970s
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

Set of Four Cesca Chair By Marcel Breuer Italy 1970s
Set of Four Cesca Chair By Marcel Breuer Italy 1970s

Set of Four Cesca Chair By Marcel Breuer Italy 1970s

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Set of Two After Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs Italy 1970s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Čelinac, BA
Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs Set of Two Italy 1970s
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

Set of Two After Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs Italy 1970s
Set of Two After Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs Italy 1970s

Set of Two After Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs Italy 1970s

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"MG5" Marcel Breuer by Matteo Grassi Bauhaus Set of 4 Brown Cantilever Chairs
By Marcel Breuer, Matteo Grassi
Located in Carpi, IT
The MG5 Cantilever Bauhaus Chair is one of their most iconic designs, and it has become a staple of modern Italian furniture design. The chair's cantilevered design is one of its mo...
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1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel

"MG5" Marcel Breuer by Matteo Grassi Bauhaus Set of 4 Brown Cantilever Chairs
"MG5" Marcel Breuer by Matteo Grassi Bauhaus Set of 4 Brown Cantilever Chairs

"MG5" Marcel Breuer by Matteo Grassi Bauhaus Set of 4 Brown Cantilever Chairs

Italian modern brown leather Wassily armchair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in MIlano, IT
Iconic Italian modern brown leather Wassily armchair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s Wassily or B3 model armchair, with chromed tubular steel structur...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel

Italian modern brown leather Wassily armchair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s
Italian modern brown leather Wassily armchair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s

Italian modern brown leather Wassily armchair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s

Marcel Breuer Isokon Chaise Long for Knoll 1970s
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Argelato, BO
One of the most iconic and elegant chaise longues in the history of design, conceived in the 1930s by the great architect and designer Marcel Breuer for the newly founded English com...
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1970s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Fabric, Plywood

Marcel Breuer Isokon Chaise Long for Knoll 1970s
Marcel Breuer Isokon Chaise Long for Knoll 1970s

Marcel Breuer Isokon Chaise Long for Knoll 1970s

1970s Marcel Breuer White Leather Wassily Chair
By Marcel Breuer
Located in San Gabriel, CA
30" height x 30" width x 25" depth 1970s Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Wassily Chair. Some light scuffs, worn leather. The tubing as a continuous piece and the ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

1970s Marcel Breuer White Leather Wassily Chair
1970s Marcel Breuer White Leather Wassily Chair

1970s Marcel Breuer White Leather Wassily Chair

Mid Century Modern B64 Black and Beech Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair Italy 70s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Cesca chairs, model B64 whit arms. Tubular structure in black lacquered steel in excellent condition. Beech wood frames and Viennese natural grid. Grids of the seat have been put new...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel

Mid Century Modern B64 Black and Beech Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair Italy 70s
Mid Century Modern B64 Black and Beech Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair Italy 70s

Mid Century Modern B64 Black and Beech Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair Italy 70s

6 Marcel Breuer chairs 1970s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Den Haag, NL
For sale 6 Marcel Breuer cantilever chairs ,2 Armchairs one signed 4 without armrests . one signed Fasem . Its a bit off a mismatch , Looking nice .3 Black 3 Natural. one of the ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Wicker

6 Marcel Breuer chairs 1970s
6 Marcel Breuer chairs 1970s

6 Marcel Breuer chairs 1970s

Spoleto Chairs by Ufficio Tecnico for Knoll, Italy, 1970s
By Marcel Breuer, Mart Stam, Knoll, Ufficio Tecnico Reguitti
Located in Antwerp, BE
Spoleto Chair by Ufficio Tecnico for Knoll, a timeless piece of modern design. These chairs boast black leather seats integrated with polished chrome frames. The laced backrests not ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Spoleto Chairs by Ufficio Tecnico for Knoll, Italy, 1970s
Spoleto Chairs by Ufficio Tecnico for Knoll, Italy, 1970s

Spoleto Chairs by Ufficio Tecnico for Knoll, Italy, 1970s

Marcel Breuer Wassily Brown Leather and Chrome Lounge Chair by Knoll
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
This is earlier Knolls version of the iconic Wassily Lounge Chair by Marcel Breuer. Stitching is solid through and through. Leather has a few worn out spots consistent with age of t...
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1970s American Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Marcel Breuer Wassily Brown Leather and Chrome Lounge Chair by Knoll
Marcel Breuer Wassily Brown Leather and Chrome Lounge Chair by Knoll

Marcel Breuer Wassily Brown Leather and Chrome Lounge Chair by Knoll

Marcel Breuer for Gavina Set of Four Cesca Chairs, Italy 1970s
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Naples, IT
Group of four chairs Mod. Cesca by Marcel Lajos Breuer for Gavina - Italy - with original label. Walnut backrest, chromed steel tubular frame and Vienna straw. Breuer's Cesca chair h...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

Marcel Breuer for Gavina Set of Four Cesca Chairs, Italy 1970s
Marcel Breuer for Gavina Set of Four Cesca Chairs, Italy 1970s

Marcel Breuer for Gavina Set of Four Cesca Chairs, Italy 1970s

Pair of Wood Upholstery and Nickel Cesca Armchairs Chairs, 1970s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Bochum, NRW
A pair of unusual Cesca chairs. Nickel frames with Wood and nice fabric upholstery seats and backs. Perfect to complete a dining set or use as desk or lounge chairs. Iconic design, the Cesca...
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1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Wood Upholstery and Nickel Cesca Armchairs Chairs, 1970s
Pair of Wood Upholstery and Nickel Cesca Armchairs Chairs, 1970s

Pair of Wood Upholstery and Nickel Cesca Armchairs Chairs, 1970s

4 Italian Marcel Breuer Knoll Cesca Tubular Chrome Caned Dining Arm Chairs
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Dayton, OH
Four vintage Marcel Breuer Cesca Gavina Knoll dining armchairs. Made of tubular steel / chrome featuring caned seat and back with ebonized frame and arms. Linearity balanced by su...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

4 Italian Marcel Breuer Knoll Cesca Tubular Chrome Caned Dining Arm Chairs
4 Italian Marcel Breuer Knoll Cesca Tubular Chrome Caned Dining Arm Chairs

4 Italian Marcel Breuer Knoll Cesca Tubular Chrome Caned Dining Arm Chairs

Set of 2 Chairs Cesca, Marcel Breuer, Gavina, 1970
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Set of 2 Chairs Cesca, Marcel Breuer, Gavina, 1970. The Set of 2 Cesca Chairs, designed by Marcel Breuer in 1970 for Gavina, epitomizes modernist elegan...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Metal

Set of 2 Chairs Cesca, Marcel Breuer, Gavina, 1970
Set of 2 Chairs Cesca, Marcel Breuer, Gavina, 1970

Set of 2 Chairs Cesca, Marcel Breuer, Gavina, 1970

Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer B32 Blonde Cesca Chairs, Italy 1970s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Set of two Cesca chairs model B32. Tubular steel chromed structure, beechwood and Viennese natural grid. Chrome tubular structure is in good condition. Grids of the two seats have b...
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1970s Italian Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer B32 Blonde Cesca Chairs, Italy 1970s
Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer B32 Blonde Cesca Chairs, Italy 1970s

Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer B32 Blonde Cesca Chairs, Italy 1970s

Pair of Mid-1970s Marcel Breuer Cesca Arm Chairs
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid century modern pair of Marcel Breuer Cesca Arm Chairs, mid-1970s, Italian. These have had only one owner. They lack the foot pads & are upholstered in rough woven period style fa...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Pair of Mid-1970s Marcel Breuer Cesca Arm Chairs
Pair of Mid-1970s Marcel Breuer Cesca Arm Chairs

Pair of Mid-1970s Marcel Breuer Cesca Arm Chairs

1970s Pair of Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Upholstered Armchairs in Blue Fabric
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of 1970s vintage Cesca armchairs upholstered in blue fabric, produced by Knoll and designed by Marcel Breuer. The Cesca chair is an...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Metal

1970s Pair of Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Upholstered Armchairs in Blue Fabric
1970s Pair of Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Upholstered Armchairs in Blue Fabric

1970s Pair of Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Upholstered Armchairs in Blue Fabric

Pair of white Italian Cesca chairs, designed by Marcel Breuer, 1970s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Lyon, FR
Beautiful pair of white Cesca chairs, made in Italy in the 1970s, from a design by Marcel Breuer (1928). Cane and white lacquered beech. Good condition overall, some light traces of ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Cane, Beech

Pair of white Italian Cesca chairs, designed by Marcel Breuer, 1970s
Pair of white Italian Cesca chairs, designed by Marcel Breuer, 1970s

Pair of white Italian Cesca chairs, designed by Marcel Breuer, 1970s

Italian modern Brown dining chair MG5 by Breuer and Stam for Matteo Grassi 1970s
By Mart Stam, Matteo Grassi, Marcel Breuer
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Brown dining chair MG5 by Marcel Breuer and Mart Stam for Matteo Grassi, 1970s Chair mod. MG5 with backrest and seat made of a brown leather band. The structure is in ...
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1970s Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Metal

Italian modern Brown dining chair MG5 by Breuer and Stam for Matteo Grassi 1970s
Italian modern Brown dining chair MG5 by Breuer and Stam for Matteo Grassi 1970s

Italian modern Brown dining chair MG5 by Breuer and Stam for Matteo Grassi 1970s

"Wassily" Chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Lasne, BE
Armchair in Chromed metal and cream fabric by Marcel Breuer. Seat height: 43 cm. wear due to time and age of the chair.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Metal

"Wassily" Chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s
"Wassily" Chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s

"Wassily" Chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s

"Wassily" Chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Lasne, BE
Armchair in Chromed metal and cream fabric. Seat height: 43 cm. wear due to time and age of the chair.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Metal

"Wassily" Chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s
"Wassily" Chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s

"Wassily" Chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s

Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca Chair, Italy 1970s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Set of two Cesca chairs, model B32, made in Italy in the 1970s. Black lacquered beech wood frames and Viennese natural grid. The grill seat have been put new. Very good general con...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca Chair, Italy 1970s
Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca Chair, Italy 1970s

Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca Chair, Italy 1970s

Set of 2 Marcel Breuer Cesca dining chair , 1970’s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 83,5cmH, 50cmD, 46,5cmW, 46cm H seat Period: 1970’s Condition: Metal, webbing , wood Origin: Italy
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Metal

Set of 2 Marcel Breuer Cesca dining chair , 1970’s
Set of 2 Marcel Breuer Cesca dining chair , 1970’s

Set of 2 Marcel Breuer Cesca dining chair , 1970’s

Mid Century Model MG5 leather chair by Marcel Breuer, 1970’s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Delft, NL
Chair MG5 by Marcel Breuer in black saddle leather name: chair MG5 designer: Marcel Breuer, inspired by Mart Stam (Dutch) manufacturer: JOX Interni, Italy design year: 1928 year of m...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Metal

Mid Century Model MG5 leather chair by Marcel Breuer, 1970’s
Mid Century Model MG5 leather chair by Marcel Breuer, 1970’s

Mid Century Model MG5 leather chair by Marcel Breuer, 1970’s

Four Vintage Matteo Grassi MG5 Marcel Breuer Cognac Brown Leather Armchairs 4
By Marcel Breuer, Matteo Grassi
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime suite of four original fully stamped Matteo Grassi MG5 circa 1970 whisky brown leather armchairs designed by...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

Four Vintage Matteo Grassi MG5 Marcel Breuer Cognac Brown Leather Armchairs 4
Four Vintage Matteo Grassi MG5 Marcel Breuer Cognac Brown Leather Armchairs 4

Four Vintage Matteo Grassi MG5 Marcel Breuer Cognac Brown Leather Armchairs 4

Wassily chair by Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Wassily chair by Marcel Breuer later production from 1970s. New fabric seat.
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1970s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Stainless Steel

Wassily chair by Marcel Breuer
Wassily chair by Marcel Breuer

Wassily chair by Marcel Breuer

Italian modern Brown leather steel armchair Wassily by Breuer for Gavina, 1970s
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Brown leather and chromed steel armchair Wassily or B3 by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s Iconic armchair mod. Wassily or B3, with chromed tubular steel structure. The...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel

Italian modern Brown leather steel armchair Wassily by Breuer for Gavina, 1970s
Italian modern Brown leather steel armchair Wassily by Breuer for Gavina, 1970s

Italian modern Brown leather steel armchair Wassily by Breuer for Gavina, 1970s

1970s Set of Eight Marcel Breuer Model B5 Side Dining Chairs in Tan Leather
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of 8 Model B5 side chairs, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1926. This particular set dates to the 1970s. The listed price includes the set of eight. Their simpl...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel, Chrome

1970s Set of Eight Marcel Breuer Model B5 Side Dining Chairs in Tan Leather
1970s Set of Eight Marcel Breuer Model B5 Side Dining Chairs in Tan Leather

1970s Set of Eight Marcel Breuer Model B5 Side Dining Chairs in Tan Leather

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

S33 Marcel Breuer Brown Leather & Chrome Set of Six Chairs
S33 Marcel Breuer Brown Leather & Chrome Set of Six Chairs

S33 Marcel Breuer Brown Leather & Chrome Set of Six Chairs

Mid-Century Modern Italian Set of Chrome and Black Cesca Chair by Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian set of 3 chrome cantilever Cesca chair with black lacquered wood profiles by Marcel Breuer. The chairs are in really good ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Italian Set of Chrome and Black Cesca Chair by Marcel Breuer
Mid-Century Modern Italian Set of Chrome and Black Cesca Chair by Marcel Breuer

Mid-Century Modern Italian Set of Chrome and Black Cesca Chair by Marcel Breuer

'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

'S32' Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer and Gavina
'S32' Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer and Gavina

'S32' Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer and Gavina

1970s Cesca B64 Armchair by Marcel Breuer for Knoll / Thonet 12+ Avail
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 'Cesca' armchair, model B64, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. These particular examples were seemingly manufactured by Knoll in the 1970s. Some may have been p...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Brass, Steel

1970s Cesca B64 Armchair by Marcel Breuer for Knoll / Thonet 12+ Avail
1970s Cesca B64 Armchair by Marcel Breuer for Knoll / Thonet 12+ Avail

1970s Cesca B64 Armchair by Marcel Breuer for Knoll / Thonet 12+ Avail

Poltrona moderna Wassily in pelle e acciaio di Marcel Breuer per Knoll, 1970 ca.
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in MIlano, IT
Wassily or B3 model leather armchair, with chromed tubular steel structure. The back, the armrests and seat are in banded entirely in brown leather, with visible stitching. Disegnata...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel

Poltrona moderna Wassily in pelle e acciaio di Marcel Breuer per Knoll, 1970 ca.
Poltrona moderna Wassily in pelle e acciaio di Marcel Breuer per Knoll, 1970 ca.

Poltrona moderna Wassily in pelle e acciaio di Marcel Breuer per Knoll, 1970 ca.

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

Wassily Armchairs by Marcel Breuer
Wassily Armchairs by Marcel Breuer

Wassily Armchairs by Marcel Breuer

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

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Chrome

Black Dining Chair "Cesca" B32 by Marcel Breuer for Fasem, Italy, 1970
Black Dining Chair "Cesca" B32 by Marcel Breuer for Fasem, Italy, 1970

Black Dining Chair "Cesca" B32 by Marcel Breuer for Fasem, Italy, 1970

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chair B-35 by Marcel Breuer ICF Germany
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and iconic design by Marcel Breuer from the Bauhaus period of the late twenties. Cantilevered chrome arms with maple armrests which wrap around the wicker body in a continuous motion. This particular B-35 model is from c1970 and made in West Germany by ICF of New York. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear, one arm rest has a loss of finish, very minor which we will to...
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1970s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chair B-35 by Marcel Breuer ICF Germany
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chair B-35 by Marcel Breuer ICF Germany

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chair B-35 by Marcel Breuer ICF Germany

Marcel Breuer B64 Cesca Dining Chairs with Arms set of Six
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Marcel Breuer B64 Cesca Dining Chairs with Arms set of Six, Italy, the 1970s production. Seat height 18
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel

Marcel Breuer B64 Cesca Dining Chairs with Arms set of Six
Marcel Breuer B64 Cesca Dining Chairs with Arms set of Six

Marcel Breuer B64 Cesca Dining Chairs with Arms set of Six

1970s Gavina Italy Chair "Cesca" by Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Biella, IT
Gavina production Italy chair "cesca" by Marcel Breuer design years '70, signed label.  
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Metal

1970s Gavina Italy Chair "Cesca" by Marcel Breuer
1970s Gavina Italy Chair "Cesca" by Marcel Breuer

1970s Gavina Italy Chair "Cesca" by Marcel Breuer

Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Lasne, BE
Armchair in chromed metal and black leather. Wear due to time and age of the armchair. Measures: seat height: 43 cm.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Metal

Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s
Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s

Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s

D4 Foldingchair by Marcel Breuer for Tecta in Black Leather -1980
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Lübeck, DE
Der D4 chair von Marcel Breuer für Tecta ist nicht zu unrecht einer der bekanntesten Bauhaus Klassiker überhaupt. Und deshalb erfüllt es mich mit Stolz euch d...
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1970s German Minimalist Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

D4 Foldingchair by Marcel Breuer for Tecta in Black Leather -1980
D4 Foldingchair by Marcel Breuer for Tecta in Black Leather -1980

D4 Foldingchair by Marcel Breuer for Tecta in Black Leather -1980

Pair Of Vintage Marcel Breuer Cesca Carver Chairs In Black, 1970s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in London, GB
Pair of vintage square back Marcel Breuer Cesca carver chairs with characterful patina to the frames. Perfect to complete a dining set or use as desk or lounge chairs.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Rattan, Beech

Pair Of Vintage Marcel Breuer Cesca Carver Chairs In Black, 1970s
Pair Of Vintage Marcel Breuer Cesca Carver Chairs In Black, 1970s

Pair Of Vintage Marcel Breuer Cesca Carver Chairs In Black, 1970s

Set of Four Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs by Gavina, circa 1970
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of four armchairs, model Cesca, designed by Marcel Breuer. Manufactured by Gavina, circa 1970. Metal pipe frame, seat and back with new upholstery a...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel

Set of Four Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs by Gavina, circa 1970
Set of Four Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs by Gavina, circa 1970

Set of Four Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs by Gavina, circa 1970

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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 Hungarian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

Marcel Breuer B35 Black and Chrome Lounge Chairs
Marcel Breuer B35 Black and Chrome Lounge Chairs

Marcel Breuer B35 Black and Chrome Lounge Chairs

Set of 2 Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 2 dining chair Cane Cesca ! stunning The Cesca chair was a chair design in 1928 by Marcel Breuer, using tubular steel. It was named Cesca as a tribute to Breuer’s adopted d...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

Set of 2 Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Marcel Breuer
Set of 2 Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Marcel Breuer

Set of 2 Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Marcel Breuer

1970s Marcel Breuer B33 for Knoll Bauhaus Design Chairs, Set of 4
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Brescia, IT
Marcel Breuer B33 chairs, pair Knoll International Italy / USA, c. 1970 Chrome-plated steel Fabric Seat Ufficio Tecnico 1971 Ufficio Tecnico, Knoll International's in-house team of engineers and designers, introduced the award-winning Spoleto chair...
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1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Metal

1970s Marcel Breuer B33 for Knoll Bauhaus Design Chairs, Set of 4
1970s Marcel Breuer B33 for Knoll Bauhaus Design Chairs, Set of 4

1970s Marcel Breuer B33 for Knoll Bauhaus Design Chairs, Set of 4

Italian Mid-Century Wassily B3 Brown Leather Armchair by Breuer for Gavina, 1960
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Wassily B3 brown leather armchair by Breuer for Gavina, 1960s Wassily lounge chair also known as Model B 3, with rectangular seat in da...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel

Italian Mid-Century Wassily B3 Brown Leather Armchair by Breuer for Gavina, 1960
Italian Mid-Century Wassily B3 Brown Leather Armchair by Breuer for Gavina, 1960

Italian Mid-Century Wassily B3 Brown Leather Armchair by Breuer for Gavina, 1960

Pair of Mid Century Cesca Armchairs Marcel Breuer Knoll Cane Tubular Steel 1974
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Portland, OR
A good pair of original Mid Century Cesca armchairs, designed by Marcel Breuer and made by Knoll International in 1974. Breuer designed this iconic classic in 1928, the cantilevered ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair of Mid Century Cesca Armchairs Marcel Breuer Knoll Cane Tubular Steel 1974
Pair of Mid Century Cesca Armchairs Marcel Breuer Knoll Cane Tubular Steel 1974

Pair of Mid Century Cesca Armchairs Marcel Breuer Knoll Cane Tubular Steel 1974

Set of 4 Cesca B32 chairs by Marcel Breuer, italian edition of 1970s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Lyon, FR
Set of 4 Cesca B32 chairs, designed in 1928 by Marcel Breuer. Italian editions of the 1970s Natural beech wood and cane. Good condition overall, light traces of time.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Cane, Beech

Set of 4 Cesca B32 chairs by Marcel Breuer, italian edition of 1970s
Set of 4 Cesca B32 chairs by Marcel Breuer, italian edition of 1970s

Set of 4 Cesca B32 chairs by Marcel Breuer, italian edition of 1970s

Poltrona 'Wassily' Marcel Breuer per Gavina anni 70
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
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

Poltrona 'Wassily' Marcel Breuer per Gavina anni 70
Poltrona 'Wassily' Marcel Breuer per Gavina anni 70

Poltrona 'Wassily' Marcel Breuer per Gavina anni 70

Set di 4 sedie Cesca B32 anni '70 marchiate Gavina
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Set di 4 sedie Cesca B32 progettate da Marcel Breuer nel 1928 e qui riprodotte negli anni '70 da Gavina. Struttura in tubolare d'acciaio cromato nella configurazione a "cantilever" c...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Straw, Beech

Set di 4 sedie Cesca B32 anni '70 marchiate Gavina
Set di 4 sedie Cesca B32 anni '70 marchiate Gavina

Set di 4 sedie Cesca B32 anni '70 marchiate Gavina

Set of four Mid Century Modern Marcel Breuer B64 Cesca Chairs Italy 1970
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Set of four Cesca chairs model B64, with armrests. Tubular steel chromed structure in good condition (only one of them has an area of wear on the chrome, see last image). Beechwood ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

Materials

Steel

Set of four Mid Century Modern Marcel Breuer B64 Cesca Chairs Italy 1970
Set of four Mid Century Modern Marcel Breuer B64 Cesca Chairs Italy 1970

Set of four Mid Century Modern Marcel Breuer B64 Cesca Chairs Italy 1970

Set of 4 B32 Cesca chairs Marcel Breuer design for Gavina
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Elevate your dining experience with the iconic Set of 4 B32 Cesca chairs, designed by the visionary Marcel Breuer for Gavina. Renowned as a masterpiece of modern design, these chairs...
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1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

Set of 4 B32 Cesca chairs Marcel Breuer design for Gavina
Set of 4 B32 Cesca chairs Marcel Breuer design for Gavina

Set of 4 B32 Cesca chairs Marcel Breuer design for Gavina

Set of Two Mid Century Modern B64 Breuer Cesca Chairs Amchairs Italy
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Beautiful and iconic set of two Cesca chairs, model B64, edition with armrests, made in Italy in the 70s. Chromed tubular structure with worn areas but in good condition. The backres...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Set of Two Mid Century Modern B64 Breuer Cesca Chairs Amchairs Italy
Set of Two Mid Century Modern B64 Breuer Cesca Chairs Amchairs Italy

Set of Two Mid Century Modern B64 Breuer Cesca Chairs Amchairs Italy

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?
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    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.
  • How do I pronounce Marcel Breuer?
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    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.
  • What inspired Marcel Breuer?
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    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.
  • Where was Marcel Breuer born?
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    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.
  • What is marcel breuer famous for?
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    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.
  • What is Marcel Breuer known for?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What did Marcel Breuer design?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Did Marcel Breuer teach at Bauhaus?
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    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.
  • Where are Marcel Breuer chairs made?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What chairs did Marcel Breuer design?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What design school was Marcel Breuer associated with?
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    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.
  • What are Marcel Breuer chair legs made out of?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How can you tell an original Marcel Breuer chair?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • When did Marcel Breuer become an apprentice at the Bauhaus?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Why did Marcel Breuer choose a bicycle tube?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Where did Marcel Breuer create the Cesca chair?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How do I identify Marcel Breuer bar stools?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How do I reupholster a Marcel Breuer Cesca chair?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What was most innovative about Marcel Breuer’s model B3 chair?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What material did Marcel Breuer introduce to modern furniture design?
    1 Answer
    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.

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