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Marcel Breuer Seating

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
Knoll International Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer Black Leather
Knoll International Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer Black Leather

Knoll International Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer Black Leather

By Knoll, Marcel Breuer

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This Wassily chair, in chromed tubular steel and black leather, was designed by Marcel Breuer and produced by Knoll International. Knoll International production with the Marcel Breu...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Seating

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

1960s Set of Four Marcel Breuer for Knoll / Gavina Cesca Chairs
1960s Set of Four Marcel Breuer for Knoll / Gavina Cesca Chairs

1960s Set of Four Marcel Breuer for Knoll / Gavina Cesca Chairs

By Marcel Breuer, Gavina, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a set of four Cesca Arm Chairs, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. These particular examples were manufactured by Knoll / Gavina in Italy in the 1960s. The classic...

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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel

Restored Bauhaus Armchair, by M. Breuer for Thonet, Chrome, Czech, 1920s
Restored Bauhaus Armchair, by M. Breuer for Thonet, Chrome, Czech, 1920s

Restored Bauhaus Armchair, by M. Breuer for Thonet, Chrome, Czech, 1920s

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Model B35 This armchair represents the absolute pinnacle of global avant-garde design and stands as an icon of the Bauhaus style from the 1930s. This revolutionary 1928 design was c...

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1920s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Chrome Bauhaus Armchairs Designed by Mücke Melder, Fully Refurbished, 1930s
Chrome Bauhaus Armchairs Designed by Mücke Melder, Fully Refurbished, 1930s

Chrome Bauhaus Armchairs Designed by Mücke Melder, Fully Refurbished, 1930s

By Marcel Breuer, Mücke & Melder

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

"Made by Mücke Melder, an influential modernist furniture manufacturer that specialised in tubular steel designs. It has been restored and reupholstered by our professional refurbi...

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20th Century Czech Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

Italian modern light brown armchairs Wassily by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s
Italian modern light brown armchairs Wassily by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s

Italian modern light brown armchairs Wassily by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s

By Gavina, Marcel Breuer

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern light brown armchairs Wassily by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s Pair of armchairs mod. Wassily or B3 in light brown leather. The backrest, armrests and seat are made ...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Metal

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 Seating

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Steel

Armchair "B35 moderniste," Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Germany 1930
Armchair "B35 moderniste," Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Germany 1930

Armchair "B35 moderniste," Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Germany 1930

By Marcel Breuer, Thonet

Located in Torino, IT

Armchair "B35 moderniste," Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Germany 1930

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1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Metal

Armchair "B3 Wassily" Fabric by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1925s.
Armchair "B3 Wassily" Fabric by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1925s.

Armchair "B3 Wassily" Fabric by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1925s.

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Lot/Drogenbos, BE

Armchairs model "B3 Wassily" Polished chrome tube with beige Canvas ( fabric ). Designed by Marcel Breuer manufactured for Gavina, 1970's. Designer - Marcel Breuer. Producer...

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1920s Italian Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Marcel Breuer TI-1A Chair / Authentic Bauhaus Chair
Marcel Breuer TI-1A Chair / Authentic Bauhaus Chair

Marcel Breuer TI-1A Chair / Authentic Bauhaus Chair

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Zürich, CH

Sculptural qualities define this object. A vivid dynamic between the different volumes and surfaces, showing different qualities from different angles. Its expressive form offers a c...

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1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Fabric, Oak

Set of 6 Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer, Mid-Century Modern Metal & Wood Classic
Set of 6 Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer, Mid-Century Modern Metal & Wood Classic

Set of 6 Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer, Mid-Century Modern Metal & Wood Classic

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Barcelona, ES

Introducing this exceptional set of 6 Cesca chairs, designed by the renowned Marcel Breuer and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960. These iconic Mid-Century Modern chairs showcase a pe...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Metal

Chrome Bauhaus Stool Thonet B8 by Marcel Breuer, 1930
Chrome Bauhaus Stool Thonet B8 by Marcel Breuer, 1930

Chrome Bauhaus Stool Thonet B8 by Marcel Breuer, 1930

By Marcel Breuer, Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- 1930s - propably Thonet - Design: Marcel Breuer - Published in books and catalogues - profesionally polished, cleaned - new fabric jr

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1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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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 Seating

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Steel

2er Set B34 Freischwinger Stuhl Mart Stam Marcel Breuer MG5
2er Set B34 Freischwinger Stuhl Mart Stam Marcel Breuer MG5

2er Set B34 Freischwinger Stuhl Mart Stam Marcel Breuer MG5

By Mart Stam, Marcel Breuer

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten ein wunderschönes 2er Set Vintage Freischwinger aus den 1980er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Das Design stammt von Marcel Breuer und wurde weltweit unter der Modellbezeichnung B3...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Metal

Marcel Breuer Isokon Loung Chair
Marcel Breuer Isokon Loung Chair

Marcel Breuer Isokon Loung Chair

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Oosterbeek, NL

Marcel Breuer famously designed innovative wood bent furniture before his metal tubular designs. This Chaise longue or ‘Long Chair’ was designed for Isokon Comapny England in the 196...

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1930s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Plywood

Chrome Bauhaus Stool Thonet B8 by Marcel Breuer, 1930/eisengarn
Chrome Bauhaus Stool Thonet B8 by Marcel Breuer, 1930/eisengarn

Chrome Bauhaus Stool Thonet B8 by Marcel Breuer, 1930/eisengarn

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Praha, CZ

- 1930s - propably Thonet - Design: Marcel Breuer - Published in books and catalogues - polished, cleaned jr

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1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

Olive Canvas Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer, Italy, 1930s
Olive Canvas Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer, Italy, 1930s

Olive Canvas Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer, Italy, 1930s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in London, England

The Wassily Chair, also known as the Model B3 chair, is a famous and iconic piece of modern furniture design. It was designed by Marcel Breuer in 192...

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1930s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Rare Marcel Breuer BT-24 Armchair by Metz En Co Thonet, Netherlands, 1931
Rare Marcel Breuer BT-24 Armchair by Metz En Co Thonet, Netherlands, 1931

Rare Marcel Breuer BT-24 Armchair by Metz En Co Thonet, Netherlands, 1931

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Den Haag, NL

Rare Marcel Breuer BT-24 armchair by Metz & Co. Thonet, 1931 This chair has a chrome steel frame, Bakelite arms and still the original blue Eisengarn upholstery. One exact same example but in less good condition can be viewed in the permanent collection of the Dutch Utrecht...

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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Customizable Gebruder  S 35 Cantilever Leather Lounge Armchair by Marcel Breuer
Customizable Gebruder  S 35 Cantilever Leather Lounge Armchair by Marcel Breuer

Customizable Gebruder S 35 Cantilever Leather Lounge Armchair by Marcel Breuer

By Marcel Breuer

Located in New York, NY

RANGE S 35 cow hide Among all the cantilever chairs of the Bauhaus epoch, the armchair S 35, with its lightness, flexibility and comfort, casts a shadow over eve...

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2010s German Marcel Breuer Seating

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Leather

Bauhaus Chrome Armchair B34 by Marcel Breuer / Mücke & Melder, 1930s /Eisengarn
Bauhaus Chrome Armchair B34 by Marcel Breuer / Mücke & Melder, 1930s /Eisengarn

Bauhaus Chrome Armchair B34 by Marcel Breuer / Mücke & Melder, 1930s /Eisengarn

By Mücke & Melder, Marcel Breuer

Located in Praha, CZ

- 1930s, Czechoslovakia - completely original condition ( two screws under armrests replaced) - original iron fabric / eisengarn.  

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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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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 Seating

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Metal

Mid Century Dark Brown Leather Wassily Arm Chairs Marcel Breuer for Knoll 1960s
Mid Century Dark Brown Leather Wassily Arm Chairs Marcel Breuer for Knoll 1960s

Mid Century Dark Brown Leather Wassily Arm Chairs Marcel Breuer for Knoll 1960s

By Marcel Breuer, Knoll

Located in Detroit, MI

These vintage mid-century modern brown Wassily arm chairs designed by Marcel Breuer and manufactured by Knoll are circa 1960. This pair features beautifu...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel, Chrome

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 Seating

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Chrome

S 35 Cantilever Leather Lounge Armchair and Ottoman by Marcel Breuer
S 35 Cantilever Leather Lounge Armchair and Ottoman by Marcel Breuer

S 35 Cantilever Leather Lounge Armchair and Ottoman by Marcel Breuer

By Marcel Breuer

Located in New York, NY

RANGE S 35 Among all the cantilever chairs of the Bauhaus epoch, the armchair S 35, with its lightness, flexibility and comfort, casts a shadow over everything h...

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2010s German Marcel Breuer Seating

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Leather

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

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

By Knoll, Stendig Co., Marcel Breuer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Vintage Mid Century Modern Black leather Wassily lounge chairs for Knoll. The Wassily lounge chair was designed by Marcel Breuer in Black full leather. Has flat caps on the e...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Iconic B35 Lounge Chair and Hocker by Marcel Breuer for Thonet 1970
Iconic B35 Lounge Chair and Hocker by Marcel Breuer for Thonet 1970

Iconic B35 Lounge Chair and Hocker by Marcel Breuer for Thonet 1970

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Weesp, NL

Introducing a rare gem in Bauhaus design: an authentic B35 lounge chair and ottoman set, originally crafted in the 1920s by the iconic designer Marcel Breuer and produced in the 1970s by Thonet—the very first and original manufacturer of this stunning piece. This set represents the essence of modernist elegance with Breuer's unique blend of functionality and aesthetic purity. Breuer, a pioneer in furniture design, was known for his innovative use of tubular steel, inspired by bicycle frames...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Pair of Early Wassily Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Knoll, Leather and Chrome
Pair of Early Wassily Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Knoll, Leather and Chrome

Pair of Early Wassily Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Knoll, Leather and Chrome

By Knoll, Marcel Breuer

Located in Buffalo, NY

Marcel Breuer's 1925 design is a widely recognized masterpiece of modern furniture, having long ago achieved iconic status. This pair of Wassily chairs date to the 1960s. The chrome...

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1960s American Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel

Set of 4 Cesca chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina - 1960s
Set of 4 Cesca chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina - 1960s

Set of 4 Cesca chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina - 1960s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Uccle, Bruxelles

Magnificent set of four original Cesca chairs designed by Marcel Breuer for Gavina in the 1960s. A design icon, these beautiful chairs feature a chromed tubular steel frame supporti...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

Pair of Contemporary S 35 Lounge Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Thonet
Pair of Contemporary S 35 Lounge Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Thonet

Pair of Contemporary S 35 Lounge Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Thonet

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Norwalk, CT

This pair of iconic S 35 lounge chairs features heavy-duty black leather seats slung over tubular polished chrome frames, with black stained beechwood armres...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

TIMELESS PAIR OF ViNTAGE MARCEL BREUER CESCA KNOLL B32 CHROME BERGERE ARMCHAIRS
TIMELESS PAIR OF ViNTAGE MARCEL BREUER CESCA KNOLL B32 CHROME BERGERE ARMCHAIRS

TIMELESS PAIR OF ViNTAGE MARCEL BREUER CESCA KNOLL B32 CHROME BERGERE ARMCHAIRS

By Marcel Breuer

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this original pair of, Mid Century Modern, Marcel Breuer, Cesca armchairs with chrome frames and bergère uph...

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

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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

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This cantilever armchair represents the absolute pinnacle of interwar world design and the avant-garde Bauhaus aesthetic from the 1930s. This revolutionary concept of a resilient, sp...

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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Modernist Classic Marcel Breuer Chaise Longue "Isokon" 1970s
Modernist Classic Marcel Breuer Chaise Longue "Isokon" 1970s

Modernist Classic Marcel Breuer Chaise Longue "Isokon" 1970s

By Knoll, Marcel Breuer

Located in Renens, CH

The Isokon Chaise Longue was originally created by Marcel Breuer during the late 1930s from his refuge in England, for the British firm Isokon. It was later produced under license by...

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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Plywood

Chrome Bauhaus Stool Thonet B8 by Marcel Breuer, 1930 'Eisengarn'
Chrome Bauhaus Stool Thonet B8 by Marcel Breuer, 1930 'Eisengarn'

Chrome Bauhaus Stool Thonet B8 by Marcel Breuer, 1930 'Eisengarn'

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Praha, CZ

- 1930s - propably Thonet or other makers.. - Design: Marcel Breuer - Published in books and catalogues - Original condition, chrome with patina, all screws original - Original Eisen...

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1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

Chrome Bauhaus Stool Thonet B8 by Marcel Breuer, 1930 'Eisengarn'
Chrome Bauhaus Stool Thonet B8 by Marcel Breuer, 1930 'Eisengarn'

Chrome Bauhaus Stool Thonet B8 by Marcel Breuer, 1930 'Eisengarn'

By Marcel Breuer, Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- 1930s - propably Thonet - Design: Marcel Breuer - Published in books and catalogues - Original condition, chrome with patina, all screws original - Original Eisengarn / Iron fabri...

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1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

Marcel Breuer ‘F41-E’ Breuer-couches on wheels for Tecta, 1984
Marcel Breuer ‘F41-E’ Breuer-couches on wheels for Tecta, 1984

Marcel Breuer ‘F41-E’ Breuer-couches on wheels for Tecta, 1984

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Sittard, LI

The F41-E Chaise Longue is a striking piece of furniture designed by Marcel Breuer in the mid-20th century. Produced by the German manufacturer Tecta, this chaise longue is a prime e...

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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Metal, Chrome

1970s Set of Six Marcel Breuer B5 / B40 Dining Side Chairs with Brown Leather
1970s Set of Six Marcel Breuer B5 / B40 Dining Side Chairs with Brown Leather

1970s Set of Six Marcel Breuer B5 / B40 Dining Side Chairs with Brown Leather

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a set of six B5 (or B40) Dining Side Chairs, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1926. This example was produced in the 1970s, likely by Tecta. The chair features a tubul...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel

Set of Four Restored Bauhaus Cesca Chairs, by M. Breuer, Chrome, Italy, 1980s
Set of Four Restored Bauhaus Cesca Chairs, by M. Breuer, Chrome, Italy, 1980s

Set of Four Restored Bauhaus Cesca Chairs, by M. Breuer, Chrome, Italy, 1980s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This iconic Cesca chair, an original design masterpiece by Marcel Breuer in the Bauhaus style, represents the pinnacle of "Made in Italy" quality. This authentic chair by the famous ...

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1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel, 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 Seating

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Steel

Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair, Chrome and Cane, Mid-Century Modern
Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair, Chrome and Cane, Mid-Century Modern

Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair, Chrome and Cane, Mid-Century Modern

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Barcelona, ES

Chair, model Cesca, designed by Marcel Breuer around 1970, manufactured in Italy. Metal pipe frame, wood seat and back structure and rattan. In good condition, with minor wear cons...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

1960s Wassily Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina / Knoll in Original Canvas
1960s Wassily Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina / Knoll in Original Canvas

1960s Wassily Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina / Knoll in Original Canvas

By Knoll, Marcel Breuer, Gavina

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are original Wassily Lounge Chairs, model B3, initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925. These particular examples were produced by Gavina in Italy in the 1960s, and were imp...

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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel, Chrome

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 Seating

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Steel

PAIR OF RESTORED MARCEL BREUER FASEM 1980's WASSILY B3 BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRS
PAIR OF RESTORED MARCEL BREUER FASEM 1980's WASSILY B3 BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRS

PAIR OF RESTORED MARCEL BREUER FASEM 1980's WASSILY B3 BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRS

By Fasem International, Marcel Breuer

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of Vintage Circa 1980s, Fully Restored hand dyed Marcel Breuer for Fasem Wassily B3 tan b...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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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 Gavina, Marcel Breuer

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 Seating

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Chrome, Iron

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 Seating

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Steel, Nickel

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

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 Seating

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Steel

Mid Century Wassily Brown Lounge Chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina
Mid Century Wassily Brown Lounge Chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina

Mid Century Wassily Brown Lounge Chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina

By Gavina, Marcel Breuer

Located in Detroit, MI

This vintage mid-century modern brown B3 Wassily arm chair designed by Marcel Breuer was manufactured by Gavina circa 1960. This chair features beautiful cognac brown cowhide leather...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Cesca Armchair by Marcel Breuer for Knoll, Mid-Century Modern Design
Cesca Armchair by Marcel Breuer for Knoll, Mid-Century Modern Design

Cesca Armchair by Marcel Breuer for Knoll, Mid-Century Modern Design

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Centreville, VA

The Cesca Armchair, designed by modernist pioneer Marcel Breuer and produced by Knoll, is an iconic fusion of innovation, craftsmanship, and timeless design. Introduced in 1928, the ...

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1920s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel

Restored Bauhaus Cesca Chair, by Marcel Breuer, Chrome, Beech, Italy, 1980s
Restored Bauhaus Cesca Chair, by Marcel Breuer, Chrome, Beech, Italy, 1980s

Restored Bauhaus Cesca Chair, by Marcel Breuer, Chrome, Beech, Italy, 1980s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This iconic Cesca chair, an original design masterpiece by Marcel Breuer in the Bauhaus style, represents the pinnacle of "Made in Italy" quality. This authentic chair by the famous ...

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1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Four (4) NIB Cesca Bar Stools Marcel Breuer Knoll Chromed Steel Upholstery
Four (4) NIB Cesca Bar Stools Marcel Breuer Knoll Chromed Steel Upholstery

Four (4) NIB Cesca Bar Stools Marcel Breuer Knoll Chromed Steel Upholstery

By Marcel Breuer, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

At the Bauhaus, Marcel Breuer married traditional craftsmanship with industrial methods and materials to help make tubular steel furniture an international sensation and a modern institution. Marcel Breuer was also the designer of the iconic Wassily chair and the Breuer Building, which now houses the Whitney Museum of American Art in the heart of NYC. This brand new set is in the super elegant "Caviar Hourglass" upholstery, and have never been used. These chairs are new in box, and have been priced near the first-party Knoll price. However, we can offer discounted and faster shipping, and are willing to reasonably negotiate. At this time, we have a total of 8 stools...

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2010s American Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Leather Lounge Chair by Marcel Breuer, Netherlands, 1930s
Leather Lounge Chair by Marcel Breuer, Netherlands, 1930s

Leather Lounge Chair by Marcel Breuer, Netherlands, 1930s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

This lounge chair reflects Marcel Breuer’s modernist approach to furniture design, featuring a cantilevered tubular steel frame and leather strap seating. The combination of chrome-p...

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1930s Dutch Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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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

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 Seating

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Steel

Bauhaus Tubular Chrome Armchairs by Mücke Melder, Restored Leather, 1930s
Bauhaus Tubular Chrome Armchairs by Mücke Melder, Restored Leather, 1930s

Bauhaus Tubular Chrome Armchairs by Mücke Melder, Restored Leather, 1930s

By Mücke & Melder, Marcel Breuer

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

"Made by Mücke Melder, an influential modernist furniture manufacturer that specialised in tubular steel designs. It has been restored and reupholstered by our professional refurbi...

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20th Century Czech Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

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 Seating

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Metal

1970s Marcel Breuer for Thonet Stool in Chrome and Off-White Fabric
1970s Marcel Breuer for Thonet Stool in Chrome and Off-White Fabric

1970s Marcel Breuer for Thonet Stool in Chrome and Off-White Fabric

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Marcel Breuer Stool, originally designed for Thonet in the 1920s. This particular piece dates to the 1970s. The stool features Breuer's signature tubular chrome steel frame...

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1970s German Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel

Restored B34 Bauhaus Cantilever Chair, Plywood & Chrome, By Marcel Breuer, 1930s
Restored B34 Bauhaus Cantilever Chair, Plywood & Chrome, By Marcel Breuer, 1930s

Restored B34 Bauhaus Cantilever Chair, Plywood & Chrome, By Marcel Breuer, 1930s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Żory, PL

Iconic cantilever armchair model B34, designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928 during the Bauhaus period. This example features the uncommon plywood seat and backrest, characteristic of ear...

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Early 20th Century Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel, Chrome

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

Iconic Marcel Breuer "B35" Chrome and Cane Lounge Chairs

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Austin, TX

This iconic piece was designed by Marcel Breuer, a Hungarian born master architect and furniture designer. Fun fact: one of these "B 35" chairs is part of th...

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Mid-20th Century American Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

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

2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta D4 Bauhaus Folding Lounge Chair 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 Seating

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Steel

Restored Bauhaus Armchair, Thonet, Marcel Breuer, Czechia, 1930s
Restored Bauhaus Armchair, Thonet, Marcel Breuer, Czechia, 1930s

Restored Bauhaus Armchair, Thonet, Marcel Breuer, Czechia, 1930s

By Marcel Breuer, Thonet

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Restored Bauhaus Armchair Designed by Marcel Breuer and made by Thonet. Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1930-1939 Maker: Thonet Designer: Marcel Breuer Material: Chrome-Pla...

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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Metal, Steel, Chrome, Iron

Marcel Breuer seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Marcel Breuer seating 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 seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 215 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 6 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating 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 seating by Vico Magistretti, Marco Zanuso, and Giancarlo Piretti. Prices for Marcel Breuer seating 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 $3,375.
Questions About Marcel Breuer Seating
  • 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
    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
    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 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
    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 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
    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 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
    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
    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 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.
  • 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.