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Marcel Breuer Furniture

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
Marcel Breuer Nesting Plywood Table for Isokon, England, 1936
Marcel Breuer Nesting Plywood Table for Isokon, England, 1936

Marcel Breuer Nesting Plywood Table for Isokon, England, 1936

$5,720Sale Price|20% Off

Marcel Breuer Nesting Plywood Table for Isokon, England, 1936

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Antwerp, BE

Marcel Breuer; Nesting; Plywood; Table; Isokon; Coffee Table; Side Table; Modernism; Walter Gropius; Ludwig Mies van der Rohe; Bauhaus; Architecture; Architect; New York; USA; England; Isokon Furniture; 1936; 1930s; Wood; Lacquered; Minimal; Modern; Minimalism; Marcel Breuer Nesting plywood coffee table for Isokon, designed in 1936 in England. This Nesting table was originally part of a series of five pieces. As a true landmark in 20th-century furniture design, these Nesting tables were re-issued in collaboration with Margaret Howell...

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1930s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Plywood, Lacquer

Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Black Model B3 Wassily Armchair for Gavina, 1969, Set of 4
Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Black Model B3 Wassily Armchair for Gavina, 1969, Set of 4

Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Black Model B3 Wassily Armchair for Gavina, 1969, Set of 4

$8,188 / set

Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Black Model B3 Wassily Armchair for Gavina, 1969, Set of 4

By Gavina, Marcel Breuer

Located in Vicenza, IT

Set of four model B3 “Wassily” armchairs, designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Gavina in 1969. It features a chrome-plated steel structure and ...

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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

Materials

Chrome, Iron

6er Set Thonet Freischwinger S32 V Breuer neues Wiener Geflecht
6er Set Thonet Freischwinger S32 V Breuer neues Wiener Geflecht

6er Set Thonet Freischwinger S32 V Breuer neues Wiener Geflecht

$6,304 / set

6er Set Thonet Freischwinger S32 V Breuer neues Wiener Geflecht

By Marcel Breuer, Thonet

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten sechs wunderschöne S32 V Freischwinger von Thonet zum Verkauf an. Das Design stammt von Marcel Breuer und gilt als wahrer Design Klassiker. Gemäß Branding auf der Untersei...

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2010s German Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture

Materials

Steel

VINTAGE MID CENTURY MODERN MARCEL BREUER CESCA HABITAT EXTENDING DiNING TABLE
VINTAGE MID CENTURY MODERN MARCEL BREUER CESCA HABITAT EXTENDING DiNING TABLE

VINTAGE MID CENTURY MODERN MARCEL BREUER CESCA HABITAT EXTENDING DiNING TABLE

$1,725

VINTAGE MID CENTURY MODERN MARCEL BREUER CESCA HABITAT EXTENDING DiNING TABLE

By Marcel Breuer

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this vintage Mid Century Modern, Marcel Breuer Cesca designed for Habitat, black Ash & Chrome extending dining table...

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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Rare Restored Marcel Breuer Rattan Back Chrome "cesca" Chairs By Virco, Set of 4
Rare Restored Marcel Breuer Rattan Back Chrome "cesca" Chairs By Virco, Set of 4

Rare Restored Marcel Breuer Rattan Back Chrome "cesca" Chairs By Virco, Set of 4

$2,370Sale Price|40% Off

Rare Restored Marcel Breuer Rattan Back Chrome "cesca" Chairs By Virco, Set of 4

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Rare set of 4 Marcel Breuer rattan back chrome "Cesca" chairs by Virco. This rare variant of the Cesca chair features the rare Paul T. Frankl inspired rattan back with chrome legs. Marcel Breuer (1902-1981) vintage re-edition "Cesca" armchair by Virco. Cantilevered tubular chrome frame with maple and cane seats, backs, and arms, circa 1970, made in Italy. Cesca chair, named after his daughter Francesca, marries caning and hardwood Beech with the Industrial-age aesthetic of cantilevered tubular steel. Functional, simple, and distinctly modern. Cesca chair has no legs and it relies on support from the tensile properties of steel tubing. It uses non-reinforced steel tubing, thereby creating a free-swinging chair...

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1950s Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Rattan

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

$9,333 / set

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

By Marcel Breuer, Gavina

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 Furniture

Materials

Chrome, Iron

1930s Marcel Breuer B34 Chair, Czechoslovakia
1930s Marcel Breuer B34 Chair, Czechoslovakia

1930s Marcel Breuer B34 Chair, Czechoslovakia

$1,122Sale Price|20% Off

1930s Marcel Breuer B34 Chair, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Praha, CZ

- Newly Chromed - New canvas - Originally painted wooden armrests with some signs of use - Manufacturer: Thonet (TON).

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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Early 1960s Knoll Wassily Lounge Chairs by Marcel Breuer
Pair of Early 1960s Knoll Wassily Lounge Chairs by Marcel Breuer

Pair of Early 1960s Knoll Wassily Lounge Chairs by Marcel Breuer

$7,295 / set

Pair of Early 1960s Knoll Wassily Lounge Chairs by Marcel Breuer

By Knoll, Marcel Breuer

Located in Portland, OR

Original Knoll stickers intact! Pair of 1960’s Wassily Chairs production by Knoll International. The chairs have the original Knoll stickers and feature a gorgeous patina only achiev...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Restored Bauhaus Armchair, by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
Restored Bauhaus Armchair, by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Chrome, Czech, 1930s

Restored Bauhaus Armchair, by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Chrome, Czech, 1930s

$5,907

Restored Bauhaus Armchair, by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Chrome, Czech, 1930s

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Model B35 This armchair is an absolute icon of world design and one of the most important models of the Bauhaus school. It is the famous B35 type, designed in the 1930s by the visio...

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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Cesca Chairs
Cesca Chairs

Cesca Chairs

$1,555 / item

Cesca Chairs

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE

This set of four Cesca chairs, designed by the iconic Marcel Breuer, is a timeless representation of modernist design. Created in 1962 and produced in Italy, these chairs showcase a ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Metal

2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta B40 Dining Chair with Blue Fabric and Frame
2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta B40 Dining Chair with Blue Fabric and Frame

2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta B40 Dining Chair with Blue Fabric and Frame

$1,500

2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta B40 Dining Chair with Blue Fabric and Frame

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a B40 dining chair, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1926. This particular example was produced by Tecta in Germany C. 2023. The chair is comprised of a tubular steel ...

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2010s German Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel

Marcel Breuer, Pair of 'B64' hall chairs
Marcel Breuer, Pair of 'B64' hall chairs

Marcel Breuer, Pair of 'B64' hall chairs

$2,650

Marcel Breuer, Pair of 'B64' hall chairs

By Marcel Breuer

Located in London, GB

c.1960s Ebonised wood with fine rattan back and seat H82 x W60 x D55 cm Seat Height 46cm

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Wood

1930s M. Breuer Set of B10 Bauhaus Tubular Table + B34 Armachairs by M. Melder
1930s M. Breuer Set of B10 Bauhaus Tubular Table + B34 Armachairs by M. Melder

1930s M. Breuer Set of B10 Bauhaus Tubular Table + B34 Armachairs by M. Melder

$6,363Sale Price / set|20% Off

1930s M. Breuer Set of B10 Bauhaus Tubular Table + B34 Armachairs by M. Melder

By Marcel Breuer, Mücke & Melder

Located in Praha, CZ

- Chrome plated parts in good condition with some signs of use - Top desk and wooden armrests has been relacquered some times ago and they are in good condition - Newly upholst...

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1930s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Italian modern brown armchairs Wassily by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s
Italian modern brown armchairs Wassily by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s

Italian modern brown armchairs Wassily by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s

$8,071 / set

Italian modern brown armchairs Wassily by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s

By Gavina, Marcel Breuer

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern brown leather armchairs Wassily by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s Pair of iconic armchairs model Wassily or B3 in dark brown leather. The backrest, armrests, and sea...

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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel

Restored Nesting Tables, by M. Breuer for Thonet, Oak, Chrome, Czech, 1920s
Restored Nesting Tables, by M. Breuer for Thonet, Oak, Chrome, Czech, 1920s

Restored Nesting Tables, by M. Breuer for Thonet, Oak, Chrome, Czech, 1920s

$4,444 / set

Restored Nesting Tables, by M. Breuer for Thonet, Oak, Chrome, Czech, 1920s

By Marcel Breuer, Thonet

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This set of four nesting tables is a masterpiece of modernist furniture and an icon of the Bauhaus school from the early 20th century. The visionary Marcel Breuer, one of the first t...

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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

German Art Deco Black Enameled Wood Armchair
German Art Deco Black Enameled Wood Armchair

German Art Deco Black Enameled Wood Armchair

$1,200

German Art Deco Black Enameled Wood Armchair

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Queens, NY

German Art Deco black enameled wood armchair with chrome trim having a shaped wood back and cane seat (design attributed: Marcel Breuer; mfg by T...

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20th Century Art Deco Marcel Breuer Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Pair of B 34 armchairs by Marcel Breuer for Samal & co. 1930s
Pair of B 34 armchairs by Marcel Breuer for Samal & co. 1930s

Pair of B 34 armchairs by Marcel Breuer for Samal & co. 1930s

$4,094 / set

Pair of B 34 armchairs by Marcel Breuer for Samal & co. 1930s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in PRAHA 5, CZ

Marcel Breuer's iconic B 34 chair is reimagined here in a variation by Antonín Šámal and produced by Šámal & Co. in Prague during the 1930s, in the former Czechoslovakia. These r...

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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Canaan Desk by Marcel Breuer produced by Gavina spa in 1962
Canaan Desk by Marcel Breuer produced by Gavina spa in 1962

Canaan Desk by Marcel Breuer produced by Gavina spa in 1962

$8,629

Canaan Desk by Marcel Breuer produced by Gavina spa in 1962

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT

Canaan desk by Marcel Breuer, produced by Gavina spa in 1962. Desk with drawers and filing cabinet. Rosewood structure. Dino Gavina was in Breuer’s coun...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Wood

Early Thonet B 9 Nesting Tables by Marcel Breuer
Early Thonet B 9 Nesting Tables by Marcel Breuer

Early Thonet B 9 Nesting Tables by Marcel Breuer

$4,900 / set

Early Thonet B 9 Nesting Tables by Marcel Breuer

By Marcel Breuer, Thonet

Located in PRAHA 5, CZ

Early set of nesting tables, model B9 - 9C. Chrome-plated tubular steel and lacquered wood. Manufactured probably by Gebrüder Thonet AG, Frankenberg, These pieces, while originally d...

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1920s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Desk " Canaan " in wood and leather by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy 1950s.
Desk " Canaan " in wood and leather by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy 1950s.

Desk " Canaan " in wood and leather by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy 1950s.

$13,393

Desk " Canaan " in wood and leather by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy 1950s.

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Lot/Drogenbos, BE

Writing Desk model “ Canaan ” in wooden with leather-covered shelf. Comprising six drawers with two locks (keys provided). Designed by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy 1950s. D...

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1950s Italian Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Leather, Wood

C. 2020 In-Box Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Bar Stool in Gray and Black Fabric
C. 2020 In-Box Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Bar Stool in Gray and Black Fabric

C. 2020 In-Box Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Bar Stool in Gray and Black Fabric

$725 / item

C. 2020 In-Box Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Bar Stool in Gray and Black Fabric

By Knoll, Marcel Breuer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Cesca Bar Stool, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. These particular examples were produced by Knoll circa 2020. The stools feature a two-tone upholstered finish...

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2010s Chinese Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture

Materials

Steel

Marcel Breuer Custom Coffee Table from the Stillman III Residence, 1965
Marcel Breuer Custom Coffee Table from the Stillman III Residence, 1965

Marcel Breuer Custom Coffee Table from the Stillman III Residence, 1965

$12,000

Marcel Breuer Custom Coffee Table from the Stillman III Residence, 1965

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Chicago, IL

Marcel Breuer Custom Coffee Table from The Stillman III Residence, 1965 Solid oak top with black lacquered wood base. Square form exemplifying Breuer’s restrained, functional aesthe...

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1960s American Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Oak

Pair of Bauhaus Armchairs, by M. Breuer, for Mücke-Melder, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
Pair of Bauhaus Armchairs, by M. Breuer, for Mücke-Melder, Chrome, Czech, 1930s

Pair of Bauhaus Armchairs, by M. Breuer, for Mücke-Melder, Chrome, Czech, 1930s

$3,860 / set

Pair of Bauhaus Armchairs, by M. Breuer, for Mücke-Melder, Chrome, Czech, 1930s

By Marcel Breuer, Mücke & Melder

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Producer: Mücke-Melder Fryštát, cat. Type Fn24 These chairs have well preserved the original upholstery from the 1930s. The armchair with upholstery is based on the original design...

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20th Century Czech Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Furniture

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Black Model B3 Wassily Armchair for Gavina, 1969, Set of 6
Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Black Model B3 Wassily Armchair for Gavina, 1969, Set of 6

Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Black Model B3 Wassily Armchair for Gavina, 1969, Set of 6

$12,282 / set

Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Black Model B3 Wassily Armchair for Gavina, 1969, Set of 6

By Marcel Breuer, Gavina

Located in Vicenza, IT

Set of six model B3 “Wassily” armchairs, designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Gavina in 1969. It features a chrome-plated steel structure and...

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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome, Iron

Set of Four Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer, Black Cane & Steel, 1960s
Set of Four Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer, Black Cane & Steel, 1960s

Set of Four Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer, Black Cane & Steel, 1960s

$10,049 / set

Set of Four Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer, Black Cane & Steel, 1960s

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 Furniture

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Steel

Pair of Cesca Armchairs by Marcel Breuer For Gavina Knoll, Italy
Pair of Cesca Armchairs by Marcel Breuer For Gavina Knoll, Italy

Pair of Cesca Armchairs by Marcel Breuer For Gavina Knoll, Italy

$3,400

Pair of Cesca Armchairs by Marcel Breuer For Gavina Knoll, Italy

By Gavina, Knoll, Marcel Breuer

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Marcel Breuer Cesca Armchairs made in Italy in the 1960s by Knoll Gavina.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Marcel Breuer, Laccio Side Table Black Laminated Top with Tubular Chromed Base
Marcel Breuer, Laccio Side Table Black Laminated Top with Tubular Chromed Base

Marcel Breuer, Laccio Side Table Black Laminated Top with Tubular Chromed Base

$1,458

Marcel Breuer, Laccio Side Table Black Laminated Top with Tubular Chromed Base

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Marcel Breuer 'Laccio' modern side table, the top in black laminate with an MDF core and mounted on a chromed tubular steel frame. The table dates probably from the 1970s or 1980s. ...

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Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel

2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta B40 Dining Chair with Black Fabric and Frame
2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta B40 Dining Chair with Black Fabric and Frame

2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta B40 Dining Chair with Black Fabric and Frame

$1,500

2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta B40 Dining Chair with Black Fabric and Frame

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a B40 dining chair, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1926. This particular example was produced by Tecta in Germany C. 2023. The chair is comprised of a tubular steel ...

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2010s German Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture

Materials

Steel

Marcel Breuer S40 cabinet for Tecta Germany 1980
Marcel Breuer S40 cabinet for Tecta Germany 1980

Marcel Breuer S40 cabinet for Tecta Germany 1980

$8,714

Marcel Breuer S40 cabinet for Tecta Germany 1980

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Rare display cabinet model S40, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925. Re-editioned by Tecta Germany in the 1980s. Marcel Breuer always had a structural and architectural way ...

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1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

Materials

Glass, Beech

Large Canaan desk by Marcel Breuer for Gavina - 1962s
Large Canaan desk by Marcel Breuer for Gavina - 1962s

Large Canaan desk by Marcel Breuer for Gavina - 1962s

$10,936

Large Canaan desk by Marcel Breuer for Gavina - 1962s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Uccle, Bruxelles

Magnificent Canaan Desk designed by Marcel Breuer for Gavina in the 1960s. Its sleek and practical design perfectly reflects Marcel Breuer's approach. This...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Wood

D25 cantilever chairs, Marcel Breuer, Tecta
D25 cantilever chairs, Marcel Breuer, Tecta

D25 cantilever chairs, Marcel Breuer, Tecta

$4,373

D25 cantilever chairs, Marcel Breuer, Tecta

By Mart Stam, Jean Prouvé, Marcel Breuer

Located in Neuss, NW

Timeless D25 cantilever chair based on designs during the cooperation of Mart Stam, Marcel Breuer and Jean Prouvé with Tecta. High-quality frame made of ben...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

Materials

Steel

Vintage Tubular Chrome Ratan Bauhaus Pair of Chairs by Marcel Breuer, 1930s
Vintage Tubular Chrome Ratan Bauhaus Pair of Chairs by Marcel Breuer, 1930s

Vintage Tubular Chrome Ratan Bauhaus Pair of Chairs by Marcel Breuer, 1930s

$1,637 / set

Vintage Tubular Chrome Ratan Bauhaus Pair of Chairs by Marcel Breuer, 1930s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This original Bauhaus chairs designed by Marcel Breuer are a perfect representation of the simplistic elegance of the Bauhaus Era. This is a perfect example of German Bauhaus styl...

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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta D4 Bauhaus Folding Lounge Chair in Fabric & Chrome
2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta D4 Bauhaus Folding Lounge Chair in Fabric & Chrome

2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta D4 Bauhaus Folding Lounge Chair in Fabric & Chrome

$2,100

2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta D4 Bauhaus Folding Lounge Chair in Fabric & Chrome

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a D4 folding lounge chair, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1926. This particular example was produced by Tecta in Germany C. 2023. The chair is comprised of a tubular...

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2010s German Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture

Materials

Steel

1980s Marcel Breuer for Tecta Gray Suede F40 Settee / Sofa Made in Germany
1980s Marcel Breuer for Tecta Gray Suede F40 Settee / Sofa Made in Germany

1980s Marcel Breuer for Tecta Gray Suede F40 Settee / Sofa Made in Germany

$4,750

1980s Marcel Breuer for Tecta Gray Suede F40 Settee / Sofa Made in Germany

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is an exceptional and very rare F40 settee / sofa, designed by Marcel Breuer and produced by renowned bauhaus manufacturer Tecta. Tecta has been bringing to life earl...

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1980s German Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

Materials

Suede, Foam

Restored Bauhaus Stool, M. Breuer, Mücke Melder, Chrome, Leather, Czechia, 1930s
Restored Bauhaus Stool, M. Breuer, Mücke Melder, Chrome, Leather, Czechia, 1930s

Restored Bauhaus Stool, M. Breuer, Mücke Melder, Chrome, Leather, Czechia, 1930s

$1,228

Restored Bauhaus Stool, M. Breuer, Mücke Melder, Chrome, Leather, Czechia, 1930s

By Mücke & Melder, Marcel Breuer

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Restored Bauhaus Stool Designed By Marcel Breuer and Made By Mücke Melder. Designer: Marcel Breuer Maker: Mücke Melder Material: Chrome-plated Steel, High-Quality Leather Source: Cz...

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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta B40 Dining / Side Chair in Black Fabric with Frame
2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta B40 Dining / Side Chair in Black Fabric with Frame

2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta B40 Dining / Side Chair in Black Fabric with Frame

$1,500

2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta B40 Dining / Side Chair in Black Fabric with Frame

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a B40 dining chair, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1926. This particular example was produced by Tecta in Germany C. 2023. The chair is comprised of a tubular steel ...

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2010s German Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel

2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta D40 Dining Arm Chair in Black Fabric with Chrome
2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta D40 Dining Arm Chair in Black Fabric with Chrome

2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta D40 Dining Arm Chair in Black Fabric with Chrome

$1,600

2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta D40 Dining Arm Chair in Black Fabric with Chrome

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a D40 dining chair, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. This particular example was produced by Tecta in Germany C. 2023. The chair is comprised of a tubular steel ...

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2010s German Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture

Materials

Steel

2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta D4 Bauhaus Folding Lounge Chair with Blue Fabric
2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta D4 Bauhaus Folding Lounge Chair with Blue Fabric

2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta D4 Bauhaus Folding Lounge Chair with Blue Fabric

$2,400 / item

2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta D4 Bauhaus Folding Lounge Chair with Blue Fabric

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

There are D4 folding lounge chairs, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1926. These particular examples were produced by Tecta in Germany C. 2023. The chairs are comprised of a t...

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2010s German Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture

Materials

Steel

2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta B40 Dining Chair with Purple Fabric and Black Frame
2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta B40 Dining Chair with Purple Fabric and Black Frame

2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta B40 Dining Chair with Purple Fabric and Black Frame

$1,500

2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta B40 Dining Chair with Purple Fabric and Black Frame

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a B40 dining chair, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1926. This particular example was produced by Tecta in Germany C. 2023. The chair is comprised of a tubular steel ...

Category

2010s German Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture

Materials

Steel

2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta D40 Dining Arm Chair with Blue Fabric and Frame
2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta D40 Dining Arm Chair with Blue Fabric and Frame

2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta D40 Dining Arm Chair with Blue Fabric and Frame

$2,000

2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta D40 Dining Arm Chair with Blue Fabric and Frame

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a D40 dining chair, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. This particular example was produced by Tecta in Germany C. 2023. The chair is comprised of a tubular steel ...

Category

2010s German Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture

Materials

Steel

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Marcel Breuer furniture 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 furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 267 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 11 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture 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 furniture by Franco Albini, Arflex, and Marco Zanuso. Prices for Marcel Breuer furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $296 and can go as high as $107,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,560.

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Questions About Marcel Breuer Furniture
  • How can you tell if a Breuer chair is real?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To tell if a Breuer chair is real, look closely at its chromed tubular steel frame. A genuine Breuer chair will have polished, welded ends, while replicas tend to feature visible end caps. You can also search for a label under the seat. These labels changed over the years, so compare yours to images of the labeling that appears in images of authentic chairs shared on trusted online resources to assess authenticity. Alternatively, you can seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Marcel Breuer chairs.
  • What is marcel breuer famous for?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Where are Marcel Breuer chairs made?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Today, Marcel Breuer chairs are made in the factory locations of the furniture manufacturer Knoll, Inc. It operates production facilities in Italy and Canada, as well as in Pennsylvania and Michigan in the U.S. Find a collection of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.
  • Who is Marcel Breuer?
    1 Answer
    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?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Marcel Breuer is known for his work as an architect and furniture designer during the 20th century. During his life, he created many famous chairs that remain popular today, including the Wassily lounge chair, the Cesca chair and the D40 cantilever chair. You’ll find a range of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.
  • What did Marcel Breuer design?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Over the course of his life, Marcel Breuer designed many things. Furniture was one of his main focuses, and he created many influential pieces, including the Wassily lounge chair, the Cesca chair and the Laccio side table. Shop a collection of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.
  • What inspired Marcel Breuer?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The Dutch art movement De Stijl inspired Marcel Breuer's early work. Artists in the movement like Piet Mondrian created art that adhered to the principles of geometry. This idea resonated with Breuer and informed his designs. Shop a selection of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.
  • Where was Marcel Breuer born?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How do I pronounce Marcel Breuer?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To pronounce Marcel Breuer, say "mar-SELL BROO-ur." The artist's first and last name both originate from the Hungarian language. Breuer was born in Pécs, Hungary, on May 21, 1902. You can shop a variety of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.
  • What 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?
    1 Answer
    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?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To identify Marcel Breuer bar stools, start by examining the frame. Genuine models will usually feature smooth, welded ends. Most reproductions have end caps instead. You can also look for a sticker that bears the model name on the underside of the seat. On 1stDibs, find a range of expertly vetted Marcel Breuer bar stools.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    What was most innovative about Marcel Breuer's Model B3 chair was its frame. Also known as the Wassily lounge chair, the piece featured a lightweight, sturdy tubular steel frame inspired by the artist's Adler bicycle. His use of the metal started a radical shift in furniture design. You’ll find a variety of Marcel Breuer Model B3 chairs 1stDibs.

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