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Marcel Breuer Dining Room 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 4 1960's Marcel Breuer Cesca chairs with arms, Stendig labels
Set of 4 1960's Marcel Breuer Cesca chairs with arms, Stendig labels

Set of 4 1960's Marcel Breuer Cesca chairs with arms, Stendig labels

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Chicago, IL

Set of 4 Original Marcel Breuer "Cesca" arm chairs 1960's With "Stendig" manufacturer labels. Breuer first designed this chair in 1928. Originally known as the B32, the chair’s revelatory use of material and simple form made it an international sensation—nothing like it existed at the time. In the early-1960s, the Modern Italian furniture manufacturer Gavina Group acquired the rights to the design. The company’s founder and owner, Dino Gavina, decided to rename the chair “the Cesca...

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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Cane

Bauhaus B33 Dining Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy 60s, Set of 4
Bauhaus B33 Dining Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy 60s, Set of 4

Bauhaus B33 Dining Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy 60s, Set of 4

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Lucija, SI

Set of 4 chairs B33 designed by Marcel Breuer in dark brown leather. Produced by Gavina in the 60s. They are in good vintage condition with minor traces of age, as visible on photos.

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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Cesca Chairs Designed by Marcel Breuer, Italy 80s
Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Cesca Chairs Designed by Marcel Breuer, Italy 80s

Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Cesca Chairs Designed by Marcel Breuer, Italy 80s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Lucija, SI

Set of 4 beige Cesca chairs was made in Italy in '80s. It's fabulous iconic piece of furniture and also very comfortable to sit on. It's perfect for the dining area or as a decorative vintage piece for your home. ............................................ Designed in 1928, Marcel Breuer’s B32...

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1920s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Vintage Marcel Breuer Black Leather Corset Back B33 Chrome Side Chair attr Knoll
Vintage Marcel Breuer Black Leather Corset Back B33 Chrome Side Chair attr Knoll

Vintage Marcel Breuer Black Leather Corset Back B33 Chrome Side Chair attr Knoll

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Marcel Breuer Black Leather Corset Back B33 Chrome Dining Side Chair attribut...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Set of Six Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs Made in Italy c 1970's
Set of Six Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs Made in Italy c 1970's

Set of Six Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs Made in Italy c 1970's

By Marcel Breuer

Located in New York, NY

Chic set of six Cesca chairs designed by Marcel Breuer, made in Italy, circa 1970's. The chairs feature bent chrome cantilevered frames, with upholstered seats and backs. The six ch...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Italian MCM Marcel Breuer Cesca Accent, Side or Desk Chair, ITALY -- One Chair
Italian MCM Marcel Breuer Cesca Accent, Side or Desk Chair, ITALY -- One Chair

Italian MCM Marcel Breuer Cesca Accent, Side or Desk Chair, ITALY -- One Chair

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Basel, BS

A beautiful single Italian Breuer Cesca chair with a Wood framed seat and back, birds eye cane and a chrome plated metal frame. This chair is in beautiful condition, marked "made in ...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Marcel Breuer Cesca Dining Room Chairs - Chrome, Wood, and Leather, Italy 1970s
Marcel Breuer Cesca Dining Room Chairs - Chrome, Wood, and Leather, Italy 1970s

Marcel Breuer Cesca Dining Room Chairs - Chrome, Wood, and Leather, Italy 1970s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Almelo, NL

Marcel Breuer Cesca Dining Room Chairs - Chrome, Wood, and Leather, Italy 1970s These chairs feature a cantilevered design, a signature style of Marcel Breuer, which gives them a fl...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Set of Four Breuer B5 Tubular Chrome and Leather  Bauhaus Style Dining Chairs
Set of Four Breuer B5 Tubular Chrome and Leather  Bauhaus Style Dining Chairs

Set of Four Breuer B5 Tubular Chrome and Leather Bauhaus Style Dining Chairs

By Marcel Breuer, Thonet

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional set of B-5 tubular chrome and leather dining chairs. The chairs were originally designed by Modernist Pioneer and legendary figure, Marcel Breuer, during his tenure at t...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Bauhaus Design CESCA Dining Chair set, Italy 1980's
Bauhaus Design CESCA Dining Chair set, Italy 1980's

Bauhaus Design CESCA Dining Chair set, Italy 1980's

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Bauhaus Design CESCA Dining Chair set by Marcel Breuer. Made in Italy, 1980's / 90's period. Stamped; Made in Italy. Tubular chrome frame with black lacquered wood frame and ...

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1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

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

By Knoll, Marcel Breuer

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 Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Marcel Breuer Cesca Dining Chairs Set of Six Armchairs
Marcel Breuer Cesca Dining Chairs Set of Six Armchairs

Marcel Breuer Cesca Dining Chairs Set of Six Armchairs

By Gavina, Marcel Breuer

Located in Atlanta, GA

Set of Six Clean Lined Cesca Model Dining Chairs, designed by Marcel Breuer, these examples probably made by Gavina, Italy, circa 1960s.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Metal, Chrome

Marcel Breuer B32 "Cesca" Chair for Gavina, Chrome and Vienna Straw, 1968
Marcel Breuer B32 "Cesca" Chair for Gavina, Chrome and Vienna Straw, 1968

Marcel Breuer B32 "Cesca" Chair for Gavina, Chrome and Vienna Straw, 1968

By Marcel Breuer, Gavina

Located in Vicenza, IT

Single B32 “Cesca” chair designed by Marcel Breuer and produced by Gavina in Italy in 1968. The Cesca chair is one of the most significant icons of modern furniture design. Original...

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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Wassily Chair B3 by Marcel Breuer
Wassily Chair B3 by Marcel Breuer

Wassily Chair B3 by Marcel Breuer

By Marcel Breuer, Cassina

Located in Neuss, NW

The club armchair B3 was designed by Marcel Breuer in the years 1925-1926 when he was head of the carpenter’s workshop at the Bauhaus in Dessau. Until 1929 the chair was manufactured...

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1920s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

Marcel Breuer Made In Italy B64 Cesca Dining Room Arm Chair, 1970s, Set of 4
Marcel Breuer Made In Italy B64 Cesca Dining Room Arm Chair, 1970s, Set of 4

Marcel Breuer Made In Italy B64 Cesca Dining Room Arm Chair, 1970s, Set of 4

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Vicenza, IT

Beautiful set of four B64 “Cesca” dining chairs made in Italy in the 1970s. Cesca chairs were initially designed in 1928 by French Hungarian architect Marcel Breuer and named after h...

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1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome, Iron

B32 Dining Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina 1960s
B32 Dining Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina 1960s

B32 Dining Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina 1960s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

The chairs showcase a cantilevered design, a signature element of Marcel Breuer’s work, giving a floating appearance without traditional legs. Named after Breuer’s daughter Francesca...

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1960s Italian Vintage Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Set of 4 Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, 1980s
Set of 4 Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, 1980s

Set of 4 Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, 1980s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL

This vintage set of 4 Cesca chairs by Marcel Breuer for Thonet from the 1980s includes 2 B64 armchairs and 2 B32 side chairs. Designed in the late 1920s, the Cesca chair is considere...

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1980s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca Dining Room Chairs for Gavina Knoll, 1963, Set of 8
Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca Dining Room Chairs for Gavina Knoll, 1963, Set of 8

Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca Dining Room Chairs for Gavina Knoll, 1963, Set of 8

By Marcel Breuer, Gavina

Located in Vicenza, IT

Beautiful set of 8 original B32 “Cesca” dining chairs produced by Gavina in 1963. They are all signed with the original paper mark. Cesca chairs were originally designed in 1928 by F...

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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome, Iron

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

By Marcel Breuer, Matteo Grassi

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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 Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Pair of Mid Century Cesca Chairs by Gavina, Design Marcel Breuer, Italy 60s
Pair of Mid Century Cesca Chairs by Gavina, Design Marcel Breuer, Italy 60s

Pair of Mid Century Cesca Chairs by Gavina, Design Marcel Breuer, Italy 60s

By Gavina, Marcel Breuer

Located in Lucija, SI

This pair of Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair was made in Italy in '60s by Gavina The chairs are labeled It's fabulous iconic piece of furniture and also very comfortable to sit on. It's perfect for the dining area or as a decorative vintage piece for your home. ............................................ Designed in 1928, Marcel Breuer’s B32 chair...

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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Metal, Chrome

Pair of Vintage Italian Cesca Dining Chairs
Pair of Vintage Italian Cesca Dining Chairs

Pair of Vintage Italian Cesca Dining Chairs

By Marcel Breuer

Located in London, GB

A stylish and iconic vintage pair of vintage Italian Cesca dining chairs, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in the 1920’s. These were made in Italy, they date from around the 1970...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

2018 Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Armchair in Blue & Black Fabric, Model 50A
2018 Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Armchair in Blue & Black Fabric, Model 50A

2018 Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Armchair in Blue & Black Fabric, Model 50A

By Knoll, Marcel Breuer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Cesca armchair, model 50A, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. The listed price includes one 50A chair, and we have several available for individual purchase. The...

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2010s American Modern Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Steel, Nickel

Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Side/Dining Chair, 1980
Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Side/Dining Chair, 1980

Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Side/Dining Chair, 1980

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Chicago, IL

Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Side/Dining Chair, 1980. We have 200 plus of these chairs available. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Chairs Measure 32" tall, 19" ...

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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Bouclé

Art Deco 1940s Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca dining chair with hand Cane seat and back
Art Deco 1940s Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca dining chair with hand Cane seat and back

Art Deco 1940s Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca dining chair with hand Cane seat and back

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Art Deco 1940s Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca dining chair with hand Cane seat and back. This Very unique chair is an armless B32 cantilever chrome steel tube chair. Classic design iconic c...

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1940s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

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

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

By Gavina, Marcel Breuer

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern chairs Cesca by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s Pair of chairs model Cesca with armrests. The seat and backrest are made of Vienna straw with black painted...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Marcel Breuer B64 Cesca Dining Room Arm Chair for Gavina Knoll, 1968, Set of 6
Marcel Breuer B64 Cesca Dining Room Arm Chair for Gavina Knoll, 1968, Set of 6

Marcel Breuer B64 Cesca Dining Room Arm Chair for Gavina Knoll, 1968, Set of 6

By Gavina, Marcel Breuer

Located in Vicenza, IT

Beautiful set of 6 original B64 “Cesca” dining chairs produced by Gavina in 1968. Cesca chairs were originally designed in 1928 by French Hungarian architect Marcel Breuer and named ...

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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome, Iron

Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca Chairs for Gavina, Chrome & Vienna Straw, 1968, Set of 8
Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca Chairs for Gavina, Chrome & Vienna Straw, 1968, Set of 8

Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca Chairs for Gavina, Chrome & Vienna Straw, 1968, Set of 8

By Gavina, Marcel Breuer

Located in Vicenza, IT

Set of eight B32 “Cesca” chairs, designed by Marcel Breuer and produced by Gavina in Italy in 1968. This iconic model represents one of the most important achievements of 20th-centu...

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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Marcel Breuer Cesca Dining Chairs Set of Four Armchairs
Marcel Breuer Cesca Dining Chairs Set of Four Armchairs

Marcel Breuer Cesca Dining Chairs Set of Four Armchairs

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Atlanta, GA

Set of Four Clean Lined Cesca Model Dining Chairs, designed by Marcel Breuer, and probably made by Gavina, Italy, circa 1980s. The set consists of four armchairs in black lacquer and...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Italian Marcel Breuer Cesca Dining Chairs Set of 6 in Chrome, Wood and Leather
Italian Marcel Breuer Cesca Dining Chairs Set of 6 in Chrome, Wood and Leather

Italian Marcel Breuer Cesca Dining Chairs Set of 6 in Chrome, Wood and Leather

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Miami, FL

Italian Marcel Breuer Cesca Dining Chairs Set of 6 in Chrome, Wood and Leather Offered for sale is a set of six Marcel Breuer "Cesca" chrome, wood and leather dining chairs Made in...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Italian MCM Marcel Breuer Cesca Accent, Side or Desk Chair, ITALY -- One Chair
Italian MCM Marcel Breuer Cesca Accent, Side or Desk Chair, ITALY -- One Chair

Italian MCM Marcel Breuer Cesca Accent, Side or Desk Chair, ITALY -- One Chair

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Basel, BS

A beautiful single Italian Breuer Cesca chair with a Wood framed seat and back, birds eye cane and a chrome plated metal frame. This chair is in beautiful condition, marked "made in ...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Marcel Breuer White Framed 'Cesca' Chairs with Cane Seating
Marcel Breuer White Framed 'Cesca' Chairs with Cane Seating

Marcel Breuer White Framed 'Cesca' Chairs with Cane Seating

By Marcel Breuer, Gavina

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Marcel Breuer model B32 'Cesca' chairs featuring cantilevered tubular white enameled frames with cane seats and backrests encased in white lacquered beech wood. In original condition...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Set of Four Tanned Cognac Marcel Breuer Cesca Dining Chairs
Set of Four Tanned Cognac Marcel Breuer Cesca Dining Chairs

Set of Four Tanned Cognac Marcel Breuer Cesca Dining Chairs

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Dallas, TX

Bold and modern, iconic set of four Marcel Breuer's revolutionary Cesca (B32) dining armchairs. The simple design combines an Industrial Age aesthetic of tubular steel inspired by a ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Set of 4 Black Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer attr. to Gavina, Italy 1960s
Set of 4 Black Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer attr. to Gavina, Italy 1960s

Set of 4 Black Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer attr. to Gavina, Italy 1960s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Beograd, RS

This listing features very well known chairs - Cesca Chair by Marcel Breuer. Manufacturing of the chairs is attr. to Gavina. Marcel Breuer was an architect who worked in Bauahus Sch...

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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

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

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

By Marcel Breuer, Gavina

Located in Vicenza, IT

Beautiful set of 4 original B32 “Cesca” dining chairs produced by Gavina in 1963. They are all signed with the original paper mark. Cesca chairs were originally designed in 1928 by F...

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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome, Iron

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

By Marcel Breuer, Fasem International

Located in DE MEERN, NL

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

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

'Cesca' B32 Side Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina
'Cesca' B32 Side Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina

'Cesca' B32 Side Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina

By Marcel Breuer, Gavina

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

The B32 iconic side chair was designed by Marcel Breuer in 1927. For this design, Breuer was inspired by the cantilever chair of Mart Stam, who designed it already in 1926. The first...

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1970s Italian Vintage Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Pair of 4 Marcel Breuer B64 Design Cesca Chairs by Gavina, circa 1960
Pair of 4 Marcel Breuer B64 Design Cesca Chairs by Gavina, circa 1960

Pair of 4 Marcel Breuer B64 Design Cesca Chairs by Gavina, circa 1960

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 4 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...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Four Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina
Four Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina

Four Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina

By Marcel Breuer

Located in London, England

Cesca chairs, also known as Cesca-style chairs, are a type of modernist furniture design that has become an iconic piece of 20th-century design. They were created by the Hungarian-born American designer Marcel Breuer in the late 1920s. The name "Cesca" is derived from Breuer's daughter's name, Francesca. Cesca chairs are known for their minimalist and Bauhaus-inspired aesthetic. They represent the principles of the Bauhaus school, which emphasized functionality, simplicity, and the use of modern materials. Cesca chairs have achieved iconic status in the world of design and are considered classics of modernist furniture design. They are part of the permanent collections of many museums and are still in production by various furniture manufacturers. Set off four Cesca chairs finished in black by Marcel Breuer for Gavina SpA...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca Chairs for Gavina, Chrome & Vienna Straw, 1968, Set of 6
Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca Chairs for Gavina, Chrome & Vienna Straw, 1968, Set of 6

Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca Chairs for Gavina, Chrome & Vienna Straw, 1968, Set of 6

By Gavina, Marcel Breuer

Located in Vicenza, IT

Set of six B32 “Cesca” chairs designed by Marcel Breuer and produced by Gavina in Italy in 1968. The Cesca chair is one of the most significant icons of modern furniture design. Ori...

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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Midcentury Set of 8 Marcel Breuer Cesca Dining Chairs model B64 Italian 1970s
Midcentury Set of 8 Marcel Breuer Cesca Dining Chairs model B64 Italian 1970s

Midcentury Set of 8 Marcel Breuer Cesca Dining Chairs model B64 Italian 1970s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

The model Cesca B64 with armrest is the extension of the famous Cesca B32 chair from the same designer. These armchairs consist of a tubular structure with cantilevered base in chrom...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

S64 Cesca dining chairs Marcel Breuer inspired - Italy
S64 Cesca dining chairs Marcel Breuer inspired - Italy

S64 Cesca dining chairs Marcel Breuer inspired - Italy

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen

Nice set of armchairs with a a chromed-steel tubular cantilever base and a caned seat and back encased in a frame of beech. Inspired on the famous Cesca chairs from Marcel Breuer. M...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Cesca Armchair by Marcel Breuer, 1928
Cesca Armchair by Marcel Breuer, 1928

Cesca Armchair by Marcel Breuer, 1928

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A minimal Cesca armchair designed by Marcel Breuer featuring caned seat and back on a cantilevered tubular chrome frame. Originally from the Levy House...

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1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Set of 3 Pcs. Mid-Century Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs by Gavina
Set of 3 Pcs. Mid-Century Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs by Gavina

Set of 3 Pcs. Mid-Century Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs by Gavina

By Gavina, Marcel Breuer

Located in Vilnius, LT

Set of 3 pieces Cesca chairs designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928's. Production circa 1970-80's These chairs are created in tubular chrome and woven cane rattan seat and back. With Gavi...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca Chairs for Gavina, Chrome & Vienna Straw, 1968, Set of 4
Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca Chairs for Gavina, Chrome & Vienna Straw, 1968, Set of 4

Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca Chairs for Gavina, Chrome & Vienna Straw, 1968, Set of 4

By Gavina, Marcel Breuer

Located in Vicenza, IT

Set of four B32 “Cesca” chairs designed by Marcel Breuer and produced by Gavina in Italy in 1968. The Cesca chair is one of the most significant icons of modern furniture design. Or...

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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Pair of Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca Chairs for Gavina, Chrome & Vienna Straw, 1968
Pair of Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca Chairs for Gavina, Chrome & Vienna Straw, 1968

Pair of Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca Chairs for Gavina, Chrome & Vienna Straw, 1968

By Gavina, Marcel Breuer

Located in Vicenza, IT

Pair of B32 “Cesca” chairs designed by Marcel Breuer and produced by Gavina in Italy in 1968. The Cesca chair is one of the most significant icons of modern furniture design. Origin...

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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Marcel Breuer B64 Cesca Dining Room Arm Chair for Gavina Knoll, 1968, Set of 4
Marcel Breuer B64 Cesca Dining Room Arm Chair for Gavina Knoll, 1968, Set of 4

Marcel Breuer B64 Cesca Dining Room Arm Chair for Gavina Knoll, 1968, Set of 4

By Gavina, Marcel Breuer

Located in Vicenza, IT

Beautiful set of 4 original B64 “Cesca” dining chairs produced by Gavina in 1968. Cesca chairs were originally designed in 1928 by French Hungarian architect Marcel Breuer and named ...

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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome, Iron

Set of 6 Thonet Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer
Set of 6 Thonet Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer

Set of 6 Thonet Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Pasadena, TX

Set of 6 Thonet Cesca chairs 1980s Set of four armchairs, model Cesca, designed by Marcel Breuer. Manufactured by Thonet circa 1981 Chrome cantilever fr...

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1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Set of 6 Marcel Breuer B5/B40 Chairs with Tubular Frame and Black Leather
Set of 6 Marcel Breuer B5/B40 Chairs with Tubular Frame and Black Leather

Set of 6 Marcel Breuer B5/B40 Chairs with Tubular Frame and Black Leather

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Baambrugge, NL

Set of 6 Marcel Breuer B5/B40 chairs with tubular frame and black leather. These iconic dining chairs from the mid-century period (1940–1960) feature a bent ...

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1950s North American Vintage Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern B64 Cesca Chair with Arms by Marcel Breuer, Italy, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern B64 Cesca Chair with Arms by Marcel Breuer, Italy, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern B64 Cesca Chair with Arms by Marcel Breuer, Italy, 1970s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Marbella, ES

Chair model Cesca B64, with armrests. Chromed tubular structure, beechwood frames in black color and Viennese natural grid. Excellent condition in general both of the wooden frames, ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Marcel Breuer dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Marcel Breuer dining room 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 dining room chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original dining room 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 dining room chairs by Matteo Grassi, Chiavari, and Pierre Cardin. Prices for Marcel Breuer dining room chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $296 and can go as high as $28,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,226.
Questions About Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Marcel Breuer was an architect and furniture designer who made a major impact on modern design by introducing new materials and emphasizing the importance of form matching function. He was born in Pécs, Hungary, in 1902, and was a part of the Bauhaus school. You’ll find a collection of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To pronounce Marcel Breuer, say "mar-SELL BROO-ur." The artist's first and last name both originate from the Hungarian language. Breuer was born in Pécs, Hungary, on May 21, 1902. You can shop a variety of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Marcel Breuer was born in Pécs, Hungary, on May 21, 1902. He attended the Bauhaus design school in Weimar, Germany, and eventually became a part of the faculty. After the Nazis shut the school down, Breuer moved to the U.S. He died in New York City on July 1, 1981. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Marcel Breuer furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The Dutch art movement De Stijl inspired Marcel Breuer's early work. Artists in the movement like Piet Mondrian created art that adhered to the principles of geometry. This idea resonated with Breuer and informed his designs. Shop a selection of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Marcel Breuer is known for his work as an architect and furniture designer during the 20th century. During his life, he created many famous chairs that remain popular today, including the Wassily lounge chair, the Cesca chair and the D40 cantilever chair. You’ll find a range of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    Marcel Breuer is famous for being one of 20th-century modernism’s most influential innovators. His most well-known furniture pieces were crafted of tubular steel, including the Wassily chair and the caned Cesca chair. Breuer also made several notable designs in molded plywood, including a chaise longue and nesting table for the British firm Isokon and a student furniture suite commissioned in 1938 for a dormitory at Bryn Mawr College. Breuer’s designs are elegant and adaptable examples of modernism, useful and appropriate in any environment. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Marcel Breuer furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Over the course of his life, Marcel Breuer designed many things. Furniture was one of his main focuses, and he created many influential pieces, including the Wassily lounge chair, the Cesca chair and the Laccio side table. Shop a collection of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Marcel Breuer taught at the Bauhaus design school in Weimar, Germany. He arrived at the institution in 1920 as a student. By 1925, his duties expanded to include teaching classes of his own and running the school's furniture shop. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Marcel Breuer furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Marcel Breuer designed several chairs. One of his best-known pieces is the Wassily lounge chair made of tubular steel and leather straps. Breuer named the chair after the artist Wassily Kandinsky. Among the designer's other notable chairs are the Cesca chair, the B35 lounge chair and the S 35. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Marcel Breuer chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Today, Marcel Breuer chairs are made in the factory locations of the furniture manufacturer Knoll, Inc. It operates production facilities in Italy and Canada, as well as in Pennsylvania and Michigan in the U.S. Find a collection of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    There are a number of ways that you can tell an original Marcel Breuer chair. One trick is to examine the frame. If you see end caps, you're likely looking at a replica. Authentic Breuer chairs featured polished, welded ends. Some chairs also feature stickers that identify the model name located under their seats. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted Marcel Breuer chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Marcel Breuer created the Cesca chair while splitting his time between Paris and Germany. He made the chair in 1928, shortly after he left the Bauhaus school, but you can clearly see the influence of the institution's design principles in the clean, simple lines of the piece. Find a range of Marcel Breuer Cesca chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Most Marcel Breuer chair legs are made out of bent tubular steel. The designer introduced this radical new material to modern furniture design with his Wassily Model B3 lounge chair. On 1stDibs, you can shop a collection of Marcel Breuer chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Marcel Breuer became an apprentice and student at the Bauhaus school in 1920. He made a big impression on the school's founder, Walter Gropius, and later became the head of the institution's furniture workshop. Find a selection of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Marcel Breuer was associated with the Bauhaus school in Weimar, Germany. After attending classes as a student, Breuer became the head of the school's furniture shop. While working there, he created the Wassily lounge chair, introducing the use of tubular steel frames to modern furniture design. Find a variety of Marcel Breuer chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Marcel Breuer chose a bicycle tube frame to create his Wassily lounge chair because he was impressed by the strength and weight properties of the steel. The chair was a landmark in furniture design and opened the doors to the use of tubular steel frames in many chairs, tables and sofas produced during the modern period. You’ll find a selection of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To identify Marcel Breuer bar stools, start by examining the frame. Genuine models will usually feature smooth, welded ends. Most reproductions have end caps instead. You can also look for a sticker that bears the model name on the underside of the seat. On 1stDibs, find a range of expertly vetted Marcel Breuer bar stools.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To reupholster a Marcel Breuer Cesca chair, first pry out the staples, remove the original upholstery and disassemble the chair. Place the new fabric on a flat surface and position the seat upside down. Fold the fabric over the edge and secure it with a staple gun. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Marcel Breuer Cesca chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    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.
  • 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.