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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
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

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 Seating

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Suede, Foam

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

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

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Vicenza, IT

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

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1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome, Iron

Bauhaus Tubular Chrome Armchairs by Mücke Melder, Original Condition, 1930s
Bauhaus Tubular Chrome Armchairs by Mücke Melder, Original Condition, 1930s

Bauhaus Tubular Chrome Armchairs by Mücke Melder, Original Condition, 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

Cesca Armchair by Marcel Breuer, Metal & Fabric, Mid-Century Modern
Cesca Armchair by Marcel Breuer, Metal & Fabric, Mid-Century Modern

Cesca Armchair by Marcel Breuer, Metal & Fabric, Mid-Century Modern

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Chairs with armrests 1980s. Labeled MADE IN ITALY by bene. Height of armrests is 69 cm. Original condition.

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Metal

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

Cesca Armchair by Marcel Breuer, 1928

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Sagaponack, NY

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

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1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Metal

2 White Cesca Barstools Marcel Breuer B64 S64 Bauhaus Rattan Bar Chair MCM 1970s
2 White Cesca Barstools Marcel Breuer B64 S64 Bauhaus Rattan Bar Chair MCM 1970s

2 White Cesca Barstools Marcel Breuer B64 S64 Bauhaus Rattan Bar Chair MCM 1970s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in London, GB

A rare pair of super-stylish white ‘Cesca’ barstools in good vintage condition. Designed by Bauhaus giant Marcel Breuer in the 1920s, this sleek, smart and tasteful pair of barstools...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel, Chrome

1970s Gavina Italy Chair "Cesca" by Marcel Breuer
1970s Gavina Italy Chair "Cesca" by Marcel Breuer

1970s Gavina Italy Chair "Cesca" by Marcel Breuer

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Biella, IT

Gavina production Italy chair "cesca" by Marcel Breuer design years '70, signed label.  

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Metal

Restored Bauhaus Pair of Armchairs, by Thonet, by Marcel Breuer, Czech, 1930s
Restored Bauhaus Pair of Armchairs, by Thonet, by Marcel Breuer, Czech, 1930s

Restored Bauhaus Pair of Armchairs, by Thonet, by Marcel Breuer, Czech, 1930s

By Marcel Breuer, Thonet

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Restored Bauhaus Pair of Armchairs Made By Thonet. Designer: Marcel Breuer Maker: Thonet Material: Chrome-plated Steel Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1930-1939 Made by in...

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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel, Chrome, Iron

1960s Marcel Breuer for Knoll Isokon Chaise Lounge Chair New White Upholstery
1960s Marcel Breuer for Knoll Isokon Chaise Lounge Chair New White Upholstery

1960s Marcel Breuer for Knoll Isokon Chaise Lounge Chair New White Upholstery

By Knoll, Marcel Breuer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is an original 1960s Marcel Breuer for Isokon chaise lounge chair. This example has just been masterfully reupholstered by Forthright NYC...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Fabric

1980s Set of Four Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca B64 Armchairs in Green Fabric
1980s Set of Four Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca B64 Armchairs in Green Fabric

1980s Set of Four Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca B64 Armchairs in Green Fabric

By Knoll, Marcel Breuer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a set of 4 Cesca chairs, model B64, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. These examples were manufactured by Knoll in the 1980s. The chairs feature tubular chromed-s...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chair B-35 by Marcel Breuer ICF Germany
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chair B-35 by Marcel Breuer ICF Germany

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chair B-35 by Marcel Breuer ICF Germany

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous and iconic design by Marcel Breuer from the Bauhaus period of the late twenties. Cantilevered chrome arms with maple armrests which wrap around the wicker body in a continuous motion. This particular B-35 model is from c1970 and made in West Germany by ICF of New York. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear, one arm rest has a loss of finish, very minor which we will to...

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1970s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Marcel Breuer Cesca Armchair with Cane Seat and Back, circa 1960
Marcel Breuer Cesca Armchair with Cane Seat and Back, circa 1960

Marcel Breuer Cesca Armchair with Cane Seat and Back, circa 1960

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Barcelona, ES

Cesca armchair designed by Marcel Breuer, circa 1960. This example was produced by an unknown manufacturer and features the iconic cantilevered tubular chrome frame, wooden armrests,...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

Cesca Chair After Marcel Breuer Italy 1960s
Cesca Chair After Marcel Breuer Italy 1960s

Cesca Chair After Marcel Breuer Italy 1960s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Čelinac, BA

After Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair Italy 1960s

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

Black Dining Chair "Cesca" B32 by Marcel Breuer for Fasem, Italy, 1970
Black Dining Chair "Cesca" B32 by Marcel Breuer for Fasem, Italy, 1970

Black Dining Chair "Cesca" B32 by Marcel Breuer for Fasem, Italy, 1970

By Marcel Breuer, Fasem International

Located in DE MEERN, NL

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

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

Marcel Breuer MB-WB 301 Chair / Authentic Modern
Marcel Breuer MB-WB 301 Chair / Authentic Modern

Marcel Breuer MB-WB 301 Chair / Authentic Modern

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Zürich, CH

Sculptural qualities define this object. A vivid dynamic between different gestures and surfaces, showing different qualities from different angles. Its experimental approach reveals...

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1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel

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

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

Early B 9/s Bauhaus canteen stool by Marcel Breuer, 1930s
Early B 9/s Bauhaus canteen stool by Marcel Breuer, 1930s

Early B 9/s Bauhaus canteen stool by Marcel Breuer, 1930s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in PRAHA 5, CZ

This rare early example of the B9 canteen stool, designed by Marcel Breuer in 1926 for the Bauhaus school canteen in Dessau , captures the radical simplicity and functional clarity a...

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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs, Rattan & Metal, Mid-Century Modern
Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs, Rattan & Metal, Mid-Century Modern

Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs, Rattan & Metal, Mid-Century Modern

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Barcelona, ES

Set of two chairs, model Cesca, designed by Marcel Breuer circa 1960, by unknown manufacturer. Metal pipe frame, wood seat and back structure and rattan. In good condition, with min...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Metal

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

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

By Gavina, Marcel Breuer

Located in Lucija, SI

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

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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Metal, 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

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 Seating

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Chrome

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

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 Seating

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern Armchair by Marcel Breuer, Cane & Chrome, 1970
Mid-Century Modern Armchair by Marcel Breuer, Cane & Chrome, 1970

Mid-Century Modern Armchair by Marcel Breuer, Cane & Chrome, 1970

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Ljubljana, SI

70s BAUHAUS Armrest Chair CESCA chair with armrest. Firm with robust frame. Vintage patina with cane. Unigue find

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

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

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

By Gavina, Marcel Breuer

Located in Vicenza, IT

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

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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

B3 Wassily Chair inOriginal White Fabric by Marcel Breuer for Bononia, 1970s
B3 Wassily Chair inOriginal White Fabric by Marcel Breuer for Bononia, 1970s

B3 Wassily Chair inOriginal White Fabric by Marcel Breuer for Bononia, 1970s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Milano, IT

B3 Wassily Lounge Chair in Original White Fabric Designed by Marcel Breuer for Bononia, Italy, 1970s A timeless symbol of the Bauhaus movement, the Wassily chair revolutionized mode...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel, Chrome

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

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 Seating

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Steel

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

Wassily Chair B3 by Marcel Breuer

By Marcel Breuer, Cassina

Located in Neuss, NW

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

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1920s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

Marcel Breuer S 64 Chair, Chromed Steel, Beech & cane webbing, Thonet, 1982
Marcel Breuer S 64 Chair, Chromed Steel, Beech & cane webbing, Thonet, 1982

Marcel Breuer S 64 Chair, Chromed Steel, Beech & cane webbing, Thonet, 1982

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Balen, BE

Iconic tubular steel chair model S 64, designed by Marcel Breuer for Thonet in 1928. The frame is made of chromed tubular steel. The seat and backrest are covered with the "Viennese ...

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1980s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel

PAIR OF ORIGINAL 1968 GAVINA KNOLL STAMPED MARCEL BREUER CESCA KNOLL B32 CHAiRS
PAIR OF ORIGINAL 1968 GAVINA KNOLL STAMPED MARCEL BREUER CESCA KNOLL B32 CHAiRS

PAIR OF ORIGINAL 1968 GAVINA KNOLL STAMPED MARCEL BREUER CESCA KNOLL B32 CHAiRS

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, 1968 Gavin Knoll stamped, Marcel Breuer, Cesca chairs with chrome...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

Matteo Grassi Visitor Chair Set of 4 - Leather/Chrome Cantilever Chairs, 1970
Matteo Grassi Visitor Chair Set of 4 - Leather/Chrome Cantilever Chairs, 1970

Matteo Grassi Visitor Chair Set of 4 - Leather/Chrome Cantilever Chairs, 1970

By Mart Stam, Matteo Grassi, Marcel Breuer

Located in Ludwigslust, DE

This classic set of four Visitor Chairs by Matteo Grassi combines the constructive clarity of classic Bauhaus modernism with the high-quality leather craftsmanship for which the Ital...

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1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Leather

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

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

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Beograd, RS

This listing features the most iconic chairs - Cesca Chair by Marcel Breuer. Manufacturing of the chairs is attr. to Gavina, Italy. Marcel Breuer was an architect who worked in Baua...

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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

Set of 4 Marcel Breuer Cesca Armchairs by Gavina, circa 1960
Set of 4 Marcel Breuer Cesca Armchairs by Gavina, circa 1960

Set of 4 Marcel Breuer Cesca Armchairs by Gavina, circa 1960

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Barcelona, ES

Set of 4 Cesca chairs, designed by Marcel Breuer. Manufactured in Italy, circa 1960 by Unknown manufacturer. Metal pipe frame, wood seat and back structure and rattan. In good ori...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Metal

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

By Mücke & Melder, Marcel Breuer

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 Seating

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Chrome

Early rare chrome Bauhaus Marcel Breuer B 35 Armchairs, Thonet - 1930s
Early rare chrome Bauhaus Marcel Breuer B 35 Armchairs, Thonet - 1930s

Early rare chrome Bauhaus Marcel Breuer B 35 Armchairs, Thonet - 1930s

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Praha, CZ

- Thonet - 1930, earliest model - good condition,original screws, one missing - suitable for new upholstery

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1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel, 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

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 Seating

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Steel

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

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

By Marcel Breuer, Gavina

Located in Vicenza, IT

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

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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome, Iron

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

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 Seating

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Rattan

Thonet Stool Chrome with Black Original Tissues B9s
Thonet Stool Chrome with Black Original Tissues B9s

Thonet Stool Chrome with Black Original Tissues B9s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH

Thonet stool chrome with black original tissues a slight.

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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

Set of 4 Marcel Breuer Cesca Metal and Wood Mid-Century Modern Chairs, C. 1960
Set of 4 Marcel Breuer Cesca Metal and Wood Mid-Century Modern Chairs, C. 1960

Set of 4 Marcel Breuer Cesca Metal and Wood Mid-Century Modern Chairs, C. 1960

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Barcelona, ES

This set of four Cesca chairs, designed by Marcel Breuer, is a true testament to the iconic Bauhaus movement of the 20th century. Manufactured in Italy by an unknown manufacturer cir...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Metal

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

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

By Gavina, Marcel Breuer

Located in Vicenza, IT

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

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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome, Iron

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

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

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Barcelona, ES

Pair of 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

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

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

By Gavina, Marcel Breuer

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern black fabric armchairs Wassily by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s Pair of armchairs model Wassily or B3 in black fabric. The backrest, armrests and seat are made entir...

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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel

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

By Marcel Breuer, Knoll

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 Seating

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Steel

B20 cantilever chairs, Marcel Breuer, Tecta, vintage
B20 cantilever chairs, Marcel Breuer, Tecta, vintage

B20 cantilever chairs, Marcel Breuer, Tecta, vintage

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Neuss, NW

Timeless B20 cantilever chair based on designs during the cooperation of Mart Stam, Marcel Breuer and Jean Pouvé with Tecta. High-quality frame made of bent tubular steel. Seat and b...

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1930s Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Stainless Steel

1970s Pair of Marcel Breuer for Thonet Dining Side Chairs in Black Leather
1970s Pair of Marcel Breuer for Thonet Dining Side Chairs in Black Leather

1970s Pair of Marcel Breuer for Thonet Dining Side Chairs in Black Leather

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of eight B33 Dining Chairs, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. These particular examples were produced by Thonet in Germany and date back to the 1970s. The ...

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1970s German Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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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

By Gavina, Marcel Breuer

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 Seating

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Chrome, Iron

Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Black Leather Model B3 Wassily Armchair, 1973, Set of 3
Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Black Leather Model B3 Wassily Armchair, 1973, Set of 3

Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Black Leather Model B3 Wassily Armchair, 1973, Set of 3

By Marcel Breuer, Gavina

Located in Vicenza, IT

Set of three model B3 “Wassily” armchairs, designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925 and produced in Italy in 1973. It features a chrome-plated steel structure and seat and back in black le...

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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome, Iron

Marcel Breuer Pair of 'B64' Armchairs
Marcel Breuer Pair of 'B64' Armchairs

Marcel Breuer Pair of 'B64' Armchairs

By Marcel Breuer

Located in London, GB

Pair of Marcel Breuer 'B64' armchairs, circa 1960s. Dimensions: H82 x W60 x D55 cm.

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20th Century Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Seating

Materials

Cane

Cesca Chairs
Cesca Chairs

Cesca Chairs

$1,581 / 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 Seating

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Metal

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 Marcel Breuer, Thonet

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 Seating

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Steel, Chrome

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

By Knoll, Gavina, 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 Seating

Materials

Chrome

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

Customizable Gebruder S 35 Cantilever Lounge Armchair 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

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

By Marcel Breuer, Gavina

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 Seating

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Chrome, Iron

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

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 Seating

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Steel

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

By Mücke & Melder, Marcel Breuer

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 Seating

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Chrome, Steel

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

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 Seating

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Steel, Chrome

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 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 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
    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 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
    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
    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.