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Michael van Beuren Furniture

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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Creator: Michael van Beuren
Solid Wood Outdoor Modernist Armchair, Designed in the 20th Century
Solid Wood Outdoor Modernist Armchair, Designed in the 20th Century

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

By Luteca Furniture, Michael van Beuren

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Miguelito armchair is an iconic design by the Bauhaus trained American designer Michael van Beuren, realized during his lifetime in Mexico. It is meticulously handcrafted in Irok...

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2010s Mexican Bauhaus Michael van Beuren Furniture

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Teak

Set of Two Chairs by Michael Van Beuren
Set of Two Chairs by Michael Van Beuren

Set of Two Chairs by Michael Van Beuren

By Michael van Beuren

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1960, we offer this set of two early chairs by Michael Van Beuren made in mahogany and plywood, includes brand label. About Michael Van Beuren: Michael Van Beuren (1911–2...

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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael van Beuren Furniture

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Mahogany

Modernist Mexican San Miguel Lounge Chair by Michael van Beuren from Luteca
Modernist Mexican San Miguel Lounge Chair by Michael van Beuren from Luteca

Modernist Mexican San Miguel Lounge Chair by Michael van Beuren from Luteca

By Luteca Furniture, Michael van Beuren

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The San Miguel lounge chair is a timeless mid-century Mexican piece inspired by the classic Latin American Butaque chair famed by the likes of 20th Century Mexican architect Luis Barragan and Industrial Designer Clara Porset. Michael van Beuren, an American born designer trained at Germany's famous Bauhuas school, produced this award winning piece in 1941 for the MoMA's Organic Design Exhibition in New York along with it's sister-design, the Alacran Chaise...

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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Michael van Beuren Furniture

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Petite Disc Cabinet by Michael van Beuren
Mid-Century Modern Petite Disc Cabinet by Michael van Beuren

Mid-Century Modern Petite Disc Cabinet by Michael van Beuren

By Michael van Beuren

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1970, we offer this Mid-Century Modern petite disc cabinet by Michael Van Beuren, made in mahogany plywood and brass details, includes VB original l...

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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael van Beuren Furniture

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Mahogany

Michael van Beuren Bauhaus Teak and Raffia Lounge Chair, circa 1940
Michael van Beuren Bauhaus Teak and Raffia Lounge Chair, circa 1940

Michael van Beuren Bauhaus Teak and Raffia Lounge Chair, circa 1940

By Michael van Beuren

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Mexican Modern Michael van Beuren teak and woven raffia lounge chair. Featuring a sturdy, functional, comfortable two piece Teak framework, two pegs to hold the seat in place, ergono...

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1930s Mexican Bauhaus Vintage Michael van Beuren Furniture

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Raffia, Teak

Midcentury, Line Lounge Chair by Michael van Beuren, Walnut & Velvet, by LUTECA
Midcentury, Line Lounge Chair by Michael van Beuren, Walnut & Velvet, by LUTECA

Midcentury, Line Lounge Chair by Michael van Beuren, Walnut & Velvet, by LUTECA

By Luteca Furniture, Michael van Beuren

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Line lounge chair was designed in circa 1945 by Michael van Beuren, an American who trained at Germany's prestigious Bauhaus school and then immigrated to Mexico to become one of the most successful and sought after furniture designers of the 20th century. The Line chair has a distinctly Latin American flavor with its curved legs whilst honoring the international style...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Michael van Beuren Furniture

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Velvet, Walnut

Michael van Beuren San Miguelito Lounge Chair
Michael van Beuren San Miguelito Lounge Chair

Michael van Beuren San Miguelito Lounge Chair

By Domus, Michael van Beuren

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

For your consideration, these four gems, the original San Miguelito Lounge Chair, can be sold together, in pairs, or individually. Ideally, the entire set of four would be great so t...

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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael van Beuren Furniture

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Leather

Michael Van Beuren Bauhaus Teak and Raffia Loveseat, Circa 1940
Michael Van Beuren Bauhaus Teak and Raffia Loveseat, Circa 1940

Michael Van Beuren Bauhaus Teak and Raffia Loveseat, Circa 1940

By Michael van Beuren

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Mexican Modern Michael van Beuren teak and woven raffia lounge settee. Featuring a sturdy, functional, comfortable two piece Teak framework, two pegs holding the seat in place, Raffi...

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1930s Mexican Bauhaus Vintage Michael van Beuren Furniture

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Rattan, Teak

Michael Van Beuren Lounge Chair Bench
Michael Van Beuren Lounge Chair Bench

Michael Van Beuren Lounge Chair Bench

By Michael van Beuren

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bauhaus trained, Mexico City based designer, Michael Van Beuren created highly functional modern pieces inspired by Mexican vernacular styles and materials. This example, c.1950s Mex...

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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael van Beuren Furniture

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Rattan, Pine

Midcentury Wood 'Rib' Bar Stool by Michael van Beuren for Luteca Indoor/Outdoor
Midcentury Wood 'Rib' Bar Stool by Michael van Beuren for Luteca Indoor/Outdoor

Midcentury Wood 'Rib' Bar Stool by Michael van Beuren for Luteca Indoor/Outdoor

By Luteca Furniture, Michael van Beuren

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Michael van Beuren, an American designer who attended Germany's prestigious Bauhaus school was the most famous 20th century furniture designer in Mexico. His goal was to bring modern furniture, expertly crafted to the Mexican market...

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2010s Mexican Modern Michael van Beuren Furniture

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Leather, Teak

Original Domus Credenza by Michael van Beuren
Original Domus Credenza by Michael van Beuren

Original Domus Credenza by Michael van Beuren

By Michael van Beuren

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this rare original Domus Credenza by Michael Van Beuren in pine wood and with the characteristic Van Beuren green color, designed by the American Bauhaus designer, Michael V...

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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael van Beuren Furniture

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Pine

Mid-century Slat Wood Easy Rocking Chair by Michael Van Beuren for Domus, Pair
Mid-century Slat Wood Easy Rocking Chair by Michael Van Beuren for Domus, Pair

Mid-century Slat Wood Easy Rocking Chair by Michael Van Beuren for Domus, Pair

By Domus, Michael van Beuren

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Pair of Michael van Beuren-designed "Easy" rocking chairs features a sinuous crescent-shaped form supported by an angular frame. Each chair features a wood seat attached to the frame...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael van Beuren Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Lounge Chairs by Michael van Beuren for Domus
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Michael van Beuren for Domus

Pair of Lounge Chairs by Michael van Beuren for Domus

By Michael van Beuren

Located in San Francisco, CA

A fully restored pair of lounge chairs by Bauhaus-trained architect Michael Van Beuren. The canted design provides a naturally relaxed seating position. Pine frames sit on low tapere...

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1950s Mexican Modern Vintage Michael van Beuren Furniture

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Upholstery, Pine

Michael Van Beuren Woven Side Table
Michael Van Beuren Woven Side Table

Michael Van Beuren Woven Side Table

By Michael van Beuren

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bauhaus trained, Mexico City based desiger, Michael Van Beuren created highly functional modern pieces inspired by Mexican vernacular styles and materials. This example, c.1950s, Mex...

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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael van Beuren Furniture

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Rattan, Pine

Original Domus Credenza by Michael Van Beuren
Original Domus Credenza by Michael Van Beuren

Original Domus Credenza by Michael Van Beuren

By Michael van Beuren

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this rare original Domus Credenza by Michael Van Beuren in pine wood and with the characteristic green Van Beuren color, designed by the American Bauhaus designer, Michael V...

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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael van Beuren Furniture

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Pine

Michael Van Beuren Three Seater Woven Sofa
Michael Van Beuren Three Seater Woven Sofa

Michael Van Beuren Three Seater Woven Sofa

By Michael van Beuren

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bauhaus trained, Mexico City based designer, Michael Van Beuren created highly functional modern pieces inspired by Mexican vernacular styles and materials. This example, c.1950s Mex...

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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael van Beuren Furniture

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Rattan, Pine

Dining Table by Michael van Beuren for Domus
Dining Table by Michael van Beuren for Domus

Dining Table by Michael van Beuren for Domus

By Domus, Michael van Beuren

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bauhaus trained, Mexico City based designer Michael van Beuren created highly functional modern pieces inspired by Mexican vernacular styles and materials. This example is a dining t...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Michael van Beuren Furniture

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Rattan, Pine

Set of Six Chairs by Michael Van Beuren for Domus
Set of Six Chairs by Michael Van Beuren for Domus

Set of Six Chairs by Michael Van Beuren for Domus

By Michael van Beuren

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this original Set of Six Chairs by Michael Van Beuren for Domus in pine wood and with the characteristic Terracota Van Beuren col...

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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael van Beuren Furniture

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Pine

Original Wardrobe by Michael van Beuren "Domus Line"
Original Wardrobe by Michael van Beuren "Domus Line"

Original Wardrobe by Michael van Beuren "Domus Line"

By Michael van Beuren

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this rare and Original Wardrobe designed by Michael Van Beuren for the "Domus" line, circa 1950, recently restored professionally.

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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael van Beuren Furniture

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Pine

Mexican Side Table by Michael Van Beuren
Mexican Side Table by Michael Van Beuren

Mexican Side Table by Michael Van Beuren

By Michael van Beuren

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this rare side table by Michael Van Beuren. Made in primavera wood, with original label and serial number. In 1937 Michael Van Beuren arrived for the first time in Mexico...

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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael van Beuren Furniture

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Wood

20th Century Solid Wood Counter Stool for Indoor Outdoor
20th Century Solid Wood Counter Stool for Indoor Outdoor

20th Century Solid Wood Counter Stool for Indoor Outdoor

By Luteca Furniture, Michael van Beuren

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Michael van Beuren was an American designer who attended Germany's prestigious Bauhaus school and went on to become the most prolific furniture designer in Mexico during the 20th cen...

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2010s Mexican Modern Michael van Beuren Furniture

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Teak

Original Domus Credenza by Michael van Beuren
Original Domus Credenza by Michael van Beuren

Original Domus Credenza by Michael van Beuren

By Michael van Beuren

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this rare original Domus Credenza by Michael Van Beuren in pine wood and with the characteristic Van Beuren color, designed by the American Bauhaus designer, Michael Van Beu...

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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael van Beuren Furniture

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Pine

Original Domus Dinning Set by Michael Van Beuren
Original Domus Dinning Set by Michael Van Beuren

Original Domus Dinning Set by Michael Van Beuren

By Michael van Beuren

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this original Domus dinning set (Table and 4 chairs) in pine wood and with the characteristic green Van Beuren color, designed by the American Bau...

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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael van Beuren Furniture

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Pine

Original Bar by Michael van Beuren "Domus Line"
Original Bar by Michael van Beuren "Domus Line"

Original Bar by Michael van Beuren "Domus Line"

By Michael van Beuren

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this rare and Original Bar designed by Michael Van Beuren for the "Domus" line, circa 1950, recently restored professionally.

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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael van Beuren Furniture

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Pine

Woven Rattan Room Divider by Michael van Beuren, Mid-Century Design Mexico
Woven Rattan Room Divider by Michael van Beuren, Mid-Century Design Mexico

Woven Rattan Room Divider by Michael van Beuren, Mid-Century Design Mexico

By Michael van Beuren

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bauhaus trained, Mexico City based designer, Michael Van Beuren created highly functional modern pieces inspired by Mexican vernacular styles and materials. This example, made in Mex...

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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael van Beuren Furniture

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Rattan, Pine

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

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

By Domus, Michael van Beuren

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bauhaus trained, Mexico City based Michael van Beuren created a highly functional modern design inspired by Mexican vernacular styles and materials. Designed for Domus Mexico, this e...

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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael van Beuren Furniture

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Mahogany, Rattan

Woven Rattan Credenza by Michael van Beuren, Mid-Century Design Mexico
Woven Rattan Credenza by Michael van Beuren, Mid-Century Design Mexico

Woven Rattan Credenza by Michael van Beuren, Mid-Century Design Mexico

By Michael van Beuren

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bauhaus-trained, Mexico City-based Michael van Beuren created highly functional modern design inspired by Mexican vernacular styles and materials. This example is a credenza with a p...

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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael van Beuren Furniture

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Rattan, Pine

Pair of Midcentury Armchairs by Van Beuren
Pair of Midcentury Armchairs by Van Beuren

Pair of Midcentury Armchairs by Van Beuren

$1,945Sale Price / set|50% Off

Pair of Midcentury Armchairs by Van Beuren

By Michael van Beuren

Located in Mérida, Yucatan

Set of 2 pieces of armchairs created in the mid-century period in Mexico, made of restored mahogany wood and renewed vegan leather upholstery following the same design as the origina...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Michael van Beuren Furniture

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Faux Leather, Walnut

Van Beuren Furniture Catalogue
Van Beuren Furniture Catalogue

Van Beuren Furniture Catalogue

By Michael van Beuren

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Small catalog of 11 pages that they used to give away in the stores where the furniture of Michael van Beuren was exhibited. "Muebles van Beuren" begins its serial production in 1938...

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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael van Beuren Furniture

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Paper

Modernist Cabinet by M. Van Beuren
Modernist Cabinet by M. Van Beuren

Modernist Cabinet by M. Van Beuren

By Michael van Beuren

Located in Mérida, Yucatan

Modernist cabinet by M. Van Beuren. This piece features a top drawer and a drop-down door, with multiple operating possibilities. Created in the early 1970s, this collection was name...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Michael van Beuren Furniture

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Oak, Cedar

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.