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Marcel Breuer Chairs

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
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 Chairs

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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

Italian Cesca Chair 1952 After Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Čelinac, BA
Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair Italy 1952
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Chrome

Italian Cesca Chair 1952 After Marcel Breuer
Italian Cesca Chair 1952 After Marcel Breuer

Italian Cesca Chair 1952 After Marcel Breuer

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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 Chairs

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Chrome

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

Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair Italy 1970s

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Set of 6 Original Cesca Chairs, by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Padova, IT
Original Cesca chair by Marcel Lajos Breuer for Gavina - Italy - with original label. Back lowered walnut wood - crome tubolari steel frame - Vienna straw. In the Cesca chair you can...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Steel

Set of 6 Original Cesca Chairs, by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy
Set of 6 Original Cesca Chairs, by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy

Set of 6 Original Cesca Chairs, by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy

Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair for THONET 1978
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Čelinac, BA
Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair 1978
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Chrome

Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair for THONET 1978
Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair for THONET 1978

Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair for THONET 1978

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

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Set Of Thre THONET Cesca Chair By Marcel Breuer Austria 1978
Set Of Thre THONET Cesca Chair By Marcel Breuer Austria 1978

Set Of Thre THONET Cesca Chair By Marcel Breuer Austria 1978

Italian mid-century modern chair with armrests Cesca by Breuer for Gavina, 1960s
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern chair with armrests Cesca by Breuer for Gavina, 1960s Set of 6 chairs mod. Cesca with armrests. The seat and backrest are in Vienna straw with black painte...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Italian mid-century modern chair with armrests Cesca by Breuer for Gavina, 1960s
Italian mid-century modern chair with armrests Cesca by Breuer for Gavina, 1960s

Italian mid-century modern chair with armrests Cesca by Breuer for Gavina, 1960s

CESCA Chair 1970s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Cesca Chair Period: 1970s Style: Mid-century modern, classic Materials: wood, cane webbing, chromed metal frame Colours: Black wood, Chromed metal frame Condition: Wood and cane...
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1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Chrome

CESCA Chair 1970s
CESCA Chair 1970s

CESCA Chair 1970s

Italian mid-century modern Black Chair Cesca by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Black Chair Cesca by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s Chair mod. Cesca  with seat and backrest in dark Vienna straw and black painted wooden profiles. The s...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Italian mid-century modern Black Chair Cesca by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s
Italian mid-century modern Black Chair Cesca by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s

Italian mid-century modern Black Chair Cesca by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s

Italian mid-century modern Black Chair Cesca by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Black Chair Cesca by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s Chair mod. Cesca  with seat and backrest in dark Vienna straw and black painted wooden profiles. The s...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Metal

Italian mid-century modern Black Chair Cesca by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s
Italian mid-century modern Black Chair Cesca by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s

Italian mid-century modern Black Chair Cesca by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s

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 Chairs

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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

Pair of Marcel Bruer for Knoll Cognac Leather Wassily Chairs
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of cognac Wassily chairs. This is a classic set of Wassily chairs designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925. Greatly inspired by the frames of bic...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Chrome

Pair of Marcel Bruer for Knoll Cognac Leather Wassily Chairs
Pair of Marcel Bruer for Knoll Cognac Leather Wassily Chairs

Pair of Marcel Bruer for Knoll Cognac Leather Wassily Chairs

Legendary tubular steel chair, model S 64, Marcel Breuer for Thonet
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Neuss, NW
Legendary tubular steel chair, model S 64, designed by Marcel Breuer for Thonet (1928). Solid frame made of chromed tubular steel. The seat and backrest are covered with the original...
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1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Steel

Legendary tubular steel chair, model S 64, Marcel Breuer for Thonet
Legendary tubular steel chair, model S 64, Marcel Breuer for Thonet

Legendary tubular steel chair, model S 64, Marcel Breuer for Thonet

Set of 6 Cesca B 32 Marcel Breuer Gavina 1960
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Set of 6 Cesca chairs designed by Marcel Breuer, produced by Gavina 1960. The chairs show slight signs of wear, seats restored. The meeting between Vienna straw and metal tubular, tradition and innovation, Thonet and Bauhaus, is what characterizes the legendary B32 chair, called Cesca, designed by Marcel Lajos Breuer...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Metal

Set of 6 Cesca B 32 Marcel Breuer Gavina 1960
Set of 6 Cesca B 32 Marcel Breuer Gavina 1960

Set of 6 Cesca B 32 Marcel Breuer Gavina 1960

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

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1970s in the Style of Marcel Breuer White Leather Wassily Chair
1970s in the Style of Marcel Breuer White Leather Wassily Chair

1970s in the Style of Marcel Breuer White Leather Wassily Chair

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 Chairs

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Metal

Suite de 4 chaises vintage Marcel Breuer Cesca B32 style Bauhaus en métal noir
Suite de 4 chaises vintage Marcel Breuer Cesca B32 style Bauhaus en métal noir

Suite de 4 chaises vintage Marcel Breuer Cesca B32 style Bauhaus en métal noir

Set of Cesca chairs and armchairs by Marcel Breuer, Cidue circa 1975
By Marcel Breuer
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Set of 3 S64 bridge armchairs and an S32 Cantilever chair, also known as Cesca. Designed by Marcel Breuer in 1929, these minimalist and functional models exemplify his pioneering wor...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Set of Cesca chairs and armchairs by Marcel Breuer, Cidue circa 1975
Set of Cesca chairs and armchairs by Marcel Breuer, Cidue circa 1975

Set of Cesca chairs and armchairs by Marcel Breuer, Cidue circa 1975

Marcel Breuer Wassily Lounge Chair by Gavina
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage Wassily lounge chair, designed by Marcel Breuer, circa 1925. Stamped signature of Marcel Breuer on the leather. In white leather, chromed steel tube frame.    
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Chrome

Marcel Breuer Wassily Lounge Chair by Gavina
Marcel Breuer Wassily Lounge Chair by Gavina

Marcel Breuer Wassily Lounge Chair by Gavina

Set of 4 Pcs. Mid-Century Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Vilnius, LT
Set of 4 pieces of Cesca chairs designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928's. These chairs are created in tubular chrome and woven cane rattan seat and backing. Very good vintage condition.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Set of 4 Pcs. Mid-Century Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs
Set of 4 Pcs. Mid-Century Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs

Set of 4 Pcs. Mid-Century Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs

6 sedie Cesca Marcel breuer Gavina
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Vezzano Sul Crostolo, IT
Set di 6 sedie cesca designate da Marcel Breuer per Gavina. prima edizione. Importante la lavorazione dell'impagliatura con i fori passanti sulla seduta in legno.. buone le condizio...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Metal

6 sedie Cesca Marcel breuer Gavina
6 sedie Cesca Marcel breuer Gavina

6 sedie Cesca Marcel breuer Gavina

Set of ten B33 Chairs design by Marcel Breuer, Iron and Leather, Brazil, 1980
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
Original Condition
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1980s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Iron

Set of ten B33 Chairs design by Marcel Breuer, Iron and Leather, Brazil, 1980
Set of ten B33 Chairs design by Marcel Breuer, Iron and Leather, Brazil, 1980

Set of ten B33 Chairs design by Marcel Breuer, Iron and Leather, Brazil, 1980

Pair of Midcentury Marcel Breuer Chrome and Rattan Cesca Chairs for Gavina 1970s
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Roma, IT
Set of wonderful two mid-century chromed metal and rattan chairs "Cesca model". These amazing chairs were designed by Marcel Breuer and produced for Gavina in Italy during the 1970s....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Metal, Chrome

Pair of Midcentury Marcel Breuer Chrome and Rattan Cesca Chairs for Gavina 1970s
Pair of Midcentury Marcel Breuer Chrome and Rattan Cesca Chairs for Gavina 1970s

Pair of Midcentury Marcel Breuer Chrome and Rattan Cesca Chairs for Gavina 1970s

Marcel Breuer Iconic Wassily Chair
By Marcel Breuer
Located in London, GB
Wassily Chair: Designed by Marcel Breuer for Knoll in 1925, the Wassily chair is a classic of modern design. Its leather and metal construction offer a sleek and timeless look. Ideal...
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20th Century German Modern Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Marcel Breuer Iconic Wassily Chair
Marcel Breuer Iconic Wassily Chair

Marcel Breuer Iconic Wassily Chair

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 Chairs

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Steel

Marcel Breuer MB-WB 301 Chair / Authentic Modern
Marcel Breuer MB-WB 301 Chair / Authentic Modern

Marcel Breuer MB-WB 301 Chair / Authentic Modern

Black Cesca Chair Affter Marcel Breuer Italy 1980s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Čelinac, BA
Style of Marcel Breuer Black Cesca Chair Italy 1980s
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Black Cesca Chair Affter Marcel Breuer Italy 1980s
Black Cesca Chair Affter Marcel Breuer Italy 1980s

Black Cesca Chair Affter Marcel Breuer Italy 1980s

Set Of Two Vintage Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair By BENE Austria 1980s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Čelinac, BA
Vintage Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs By BENE Austria 1980s
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1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Chrome

Set Of Two Vintage Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair By BENE Austria 1980s
Set Of Two Vintage Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair By BENE Austria 1980s

Set Of Two Vintage Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair By BENE Austria 1980s

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Italian mid-century Chair with armrests Cesca by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Chair with armrests Cesca by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s Iconic and vintage chair with armrests mod. Cesca with seat and backrest in Vienna dark straw ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Steel

Italian mid-century Chair with armrests Cesca by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s
Italian mid-century Chair with armrests Cesca by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s

Italian mid-century Chair with armrests Cesca by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s

Set 6 chairs Bauhaus B5 by Marcel Breuer 1970
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Montecchio Precalcino, VI
Inspired by the first bicycles, Marcel Breuer invented the first tubular metal furniture and furnishings in 1925. The B5 chair is one of Breuer's earliest designs, rare and most desi...
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Iron

Set 6 chairs Bauhaus B5 by Marcel Breuer 1970
Set 6 chairs Bauhaus B5 by Marcel Breuer 1970

Set 6 chairs Bauhaus B5 by Marcel Breuer 1970

Marcel Breuer Corset back B33 chairs by Knoll
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in 1927 by Marcel Breuer, these iconic B33 chairs produced by Knoll feature a cantilevered tubular steel frame and leather "corset" style seats and backs. These were manufac...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Steel

Marcel Breuer Corset back B33 chairs by Knoll
Marcel Breuer Corset back B33 chairs by Knoll

Marcel Breuer Corset back B33 chairs by Knoll

One Of Three Marcel Breuer Vintage Cesca Chair By BENE Austria 1980s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Čelinac, BA
Marcel Breuer Chairs Cesca By BENE Austria 1980s
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1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Chrome

One Of Three Marcel Breuer Vintage Cesca Chair By BENE Austria 1980s
One Of Three Marcel Breuer Vintage Cesca Chair By BENE Austria 1980s

One Of Three Marcel Breuer Vintage Cesca Chair By BENE Austria 1980s

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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 Chairs

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Steel

Marcel Breuer S64 Chair by Thonet, 1982
Marcel Breuer S64 Chair by Thonet, 1982

Marcel Breuer S64 Chair by Thonet, 1982

Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair, circa 1980
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair, model Cesca, designed by Marcel Breuer around 1970, manufactured in Italy. Metal pipe frame, wood seat and back structure and rattan. In good condition, with minor wear c...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Chrome

Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair, circa 1980
Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair, circa 1980

Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair, circa 1980

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 Chairs

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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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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 Chairs

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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

Marcel Breuer Wassily Lounge Chair signed Knoll Studio
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage Wassily lounge chair, designed by Marcel Breuer, circa 1925. Manufacture date 2003 by Knoll Studio. Stamped Knoll Studio on the frame and labeled. In black leather, chromed s...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Chrome

Marcel Breuer Wassily Lounge Chair signed Knoll Studio
Marcel Breuer Wassily Lounge Chair signed Knoll Studio

Marcel Breuer Wassily Lounge Chair signed Knoll Studio

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 Chairs

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Chrome

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

Marcel Breuer Pair of Cesca Chairs, Italy, 1970s

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

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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

Restored Bauhaus Armchair, Marcel Breuer, Thonet, Beech, Chrome, Germany, 1930s
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored brown Bauhaus armchair. Period: 1930-1939 Designer: Marcel Breuer Maker: Thonet Source: Germany Material: Beech, chrome-plated steel, Rattan strings.    
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Chrome

Restored Bauhaus Armchair, Marcel Breuer, Thonet, Beech, Chrome, Germany, 1930s
Restored Bauhaus Armchair, Marcel Breuer, Thonet, Beech, Chrome, Germany, 1930s

Restored Bauhaus Armchair, Marcel Breuer, Thonet, Beech, Chrome, Germany, 1930s

According To Marcel Breuer - Wassily B3 Chair
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Beaune, FR
Superb Wassily chair with original cognac leather and tubular structure in folded and chromed metal. This chair is a reissue around 1970. It is in very good condition, no stains or oxidation. The Wassily...
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19th Century French Antique Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Metal

According To Marcel Breuer - Wassily B3 Chair
According To Marcel Breuer - Wassily B3 Chair

According To Marcel Breuer - Wassily B3 Chair

Marcel Breuer B34 Tubular Armchair 1930s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Čelinac, BA
Marcel Breuer B34 Armchair 1930s
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1930s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Chrome

Marcel Breuer B34 Tubular Armchair 1930s
Marcel Breuer B34 Tubular Armchair 1930s

Marcel Breuer B34 Tubular Armchair 1930s

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 Chairs

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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

Bauhaus B34 Cantilever Chair in Plywood & Chrome by Marcel Breuer, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Żory, PL
This tubular steel chair, type B34, was designed in 1928 by Marcel Breuer. This is an early and rare version with a seat and backrest made of plywood, probably made in the early 193...
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Early 20th Century Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Steel

Bauhaus B34 Cantilever Chair in Plywood & Chrome by Marcel Breuer, 1930s
Bauhaus B34 Cantilever Chair in Plywood & Chrome by Marcel Breuer, 1930s

Bauhaus B34 Cantilever Chair in Plywood & Chrome by Marcel Breuer, 1930s

Marcel Breuer Aluminium Chair 1933 ICF Cadsana Italy MoMa Museum Bauhaus Black
By Marcel Breuer, ICF De Padova
Located in Munster, NRW
Marcel Breuer - Aluminium Chair 1933, manufactured by ICF Cadsana, Italy - MoMa German-born architect Marcel Breuer (1902-1981) was one of the most important designers of the 20th c...
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1920s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Aluminum

Marcel Breuer Aluminium Chair 1933 ICF Cadsana Italy MoMa Museum Bauhaus Black
Marcel Breuer Aluminium Chair 1933 ICF Cadsana Italy MoMa Museum Bauhaus Black

Marcel Breuer Aluminium Chair 1933 ICF Cadsana Italy MoMa Museum Bauhaus Black

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...
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1970s Vintage Marcel Breuer Chairs

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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

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 Chairs

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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

Cesca Chair After Marcel Breuer Italy 1960s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Čelinac, BA
After Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair Italy 1960s
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Chrome

Cesca Chair After Marcel Breuer Italy 1960s
Cesca Chair After Marcel Breuer Italy 1960s

Cesca Chair After Marcel Breuer Italy 1960s

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 Chairs

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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

Marcel Breuer Cantilever Chair, circa 1960
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair model cantilever, designed by Marcel Breuer circa 1960, by unknown manufacturer. Metal pipe frame, wood seat and back structure and rattan. In original condition, with mino...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Metal

Marcel Breuer Cantilever Chair, circa 1960
Marcel Breuer Cantilever Chair, circa 1960

Marcel Breuer Cantilever Chair, circa 1960

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 Chairs

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Steel

Italian mid-century modern Chair with armrests by Marcel Breuer for Gavina 1960s
Italian mid-century modern Chair with armrests by Marcel Breuer for Gavina 1960s

Italian mid-century modern Chair with armrests by Marcel Breuer for Gavina 1960s

'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 Chairs

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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

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

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Chrome, Steel

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Wassily Lounge Chairs for Knoll
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Wassily Lounge Chairs for Knoll

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Wassily Lounge Chairs for Knoll

Marcel Breuer b34 Chair 1930s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Čelinac, BA
Marcel Breuer B34 chair was made in Czechoslovakia in 1930 for Bata Snofmaner store.
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Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Formica

Marcel Breuer b34 Chair 1930s
Marcel Breuer b34 Chair 1930s

Marcel Breuer b34 Chair 1930s

Marcel Breuer's S 64 Tubular Steel Chair for Thonet
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Neuss, NW
Legendary tubular steel chair, model S 64, designed by Marcel Breuer for Thonet (1928). Solid frame made of chromed tubular steel. The seat and backrest are covered with the original...
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1920s Austrian Vintage Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Marcel Breuer's S 64 Tubular Steel Chair for Thonet
Marcel Breuer's S 64 Tubular Steel Chair for Thonet

Marcel Breuer's S 64 Tubular Steel Chair for Thonet

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 Chairs

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Chrome

Iconic Marcel Breuer "B35" Chrome and Cane Lounge Chairs
Iconic Marcel Breuer "B35" Chrome and Cane Lounge Chairs

Iconic Marcel Breuer "B35" Chrome and Cane Lounge Chairs

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

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Chrome

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brown Leather Wassily lounge Chairs for Knoll
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brown Leather Wassily lounge Chairs for Knoll

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brown Leather Wassily lounge Chairs for Knoll

Original Black Leather Pair of Gavina B33 Chairs by Marcel Breuer with Corset
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Houston, TX
Original Gavina B33 chairs. The "B33" chair is one of Marcel Breuer's most famous designs. This sleek tubular chrome chair is a classic. Designed in 1927, th...
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1950s Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Chrome

Original Black Leather Pair of Gavina B33 Chairs by Marcel Breuer with Corset
Original Black Leather Pair of Gavina B33 Chairs by Marcel Breuer with Corset

Original Black Leather Pair of Gavina B33 Chairs by Marcel Breuer with Corset

Marcel Breuer Model "B34" Bauhaus Chair in Steel Canvas Produced by Thonet 1930s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare "B34" armchair with a tubular steel frame, creamy canvas and dark stained beech wood armrests designed by Marcel Breuer in 1929 and produced by Thonet during the 1930s. Good and...
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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Steel

Marcel Breuer Model "B34" Bauhaus Chair in Steel Canvas Produced by Thonet 1930s
Marcel Breuer Model "B34" Bauhaus Chair in Steel Canvas Produced by Thonet 1930s

Marcel Breuer Model "B34" Bauhaus Chair in Steel Canvas Produced by Thonet 1930s

Pair of Marcel Breuer B64 Design Cesca Chairs by Gavina, circa 1960
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chairs, model Cesca, designed by Marcel Breuer. Manufactured in Italy around 1960 by Gavina manufacturer. Metal pipe frame, wood seat and back structure and rattan. In good or...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Marcel Breuer B64 Design Cesca Chairs by Gavina, circa 1960
Pair of Marcel Breuer B64 Design Cesca Chairs by Gavina, circa 1960

Pair of Marcel Breuer B64 Design Cesca Chairs by Gavina, circa 1960

Marcel Breuer chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Marcel Breuer chairs 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 chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 78 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 2 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original chairs 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 chairs by Giancarlo Piretti, Chiavari, and Gio Ponti. Prices for Marcel Breuer chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $470 and can go as high as $107,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,446.

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Questions About Marcel Breuer Chairs
  • 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.
  • What is Marcel Breuer known for?
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    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 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 did Marcel Breuer design?
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    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.
  • 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.
  • 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 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 are Marcel Breuer chairs made?
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    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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • How do I identify Marcel Breuer bar stools?
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    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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • What design school was Marcel Breuer associated with?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • What was most innovative about Marcel Breuer’s model B3 chair?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    What was most innovative about Marcel Breuer's Model B3 chair was its frame. Also known as the Wassily lounge chair, the piece featured a lightweight, sturdy tubular steel frame inspired by the artist's Adler bicycle. His use of the metal started a radical shift in furniture design. You’ll find a variety of Marcel Breuer Model B3 chairs 1stDibs.

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