Michael van Beuren

American, 1911-2004

Michael van Beuren was born in New York and studied architecture at the Bauhaus under Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Josef Albers until its closure in 1933. He moved to Acapulco at the end of 1936, where he oversaw the design of the interiors of the bungalows at the renowned Flamingo Hotel in 1937, and quickly became a formative member of the Mexican Modernism movement.

By 1938, van Beuren began focusing on furniture design, working with a fellow Bauhaus colleague, Klaus Grabe, to create modern and affordable pieces. Inspired by the local culture and craftsmanship, the duo applied Bauhaus design principles to popular Mexican mainstays, such as woven reclining chaises and wooden dining chairs.

The approach was a success — Grabe, Morley Webb and van Beuren were named among the winners of a 1941 competition organized by the Museum of Modern Art that focused on designer teams from the United States and Latin America called “Organic Design in Home Furnishings.” This award catapulted them to wide renown.

In the following years, van Beuren founded his furniture label Domus, which became synonymous with well-crafted, modernist design that garnered fans both in Mexico and America. Along with his own designs, Domus also produced work by Clara Porset, a friend and contemporary of van Beuren’s. However, by 1951, the company’s move toward more mass manufacturing meant that van Beuren’s earlier designs were no longer being produced.

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(Biography provided by 7710 Gallery)

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Michael van Beuren San Miguelito Lounge Chair for Domus, Mexico, circa 1950

$5,500

H 30.71 in W 21.26 in D 26.78 in

Michael van Beuren San Miguelito Lounge Chair for Domus, Mexico, circa 1950

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Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

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Oak Credenza with Woven Palm Cord Doors, Handmade, Michael van Beuren, LUTECA

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H 29.5 in W 86 in D 20.5 in

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$1,200

H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 14.97 in

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Solid Wood Outdoor Modernist Armchair, Designed in the 20th Century

$6,658 / item

H 31 in W 28 in D 29 in

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Oak Credenza with Handwoven Palm Doors by LUTECA, IN STOCK

$7,250 / item

H 29.5 in W 43.25 in D 20.5 in

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Double Sided Mahogany & Rattan Bookshelf by Michael van Beuren for Domus Mexico

$6,000

H 71.75 in W 44 in D 15.25 in

Double Sided Mahogany & Rattan Bookshelf by Michael van Beuren for Domus Mexico

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20th Century Solid Wood Counter Stool for Indoor Outdoor

$2,165 / item

H 24 in W 16 in D 15.75 in

20th Century Solid Wood Counter Stool for Indoor Outdoor

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Michael van Beuren San Miguelito Lounge Chair

$5,500 / item

H 30.71 in W 21.26 in D 26.78 in

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Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

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2026	$8,985	Credenzas, Sideboards	Wood, Oak	2026
2026	$3,680	Stools	Teak	2025
2026	$3,250	Dressers	Seagrass, Mahogany	Mid-20th Century

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Michael Van Beuren furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Michael van Beuren furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Michael van Beuren furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 22 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 9 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Michael van Beuren were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Senal, Eugenio Escudero, and Mario Lopez Torres. Prices for Michael van Beuren furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $500 and can go as high as $13,115, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,303.