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1950
s Honey Oak Classic Luterma Cafe Dining Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
movement Walter Gropius and Marcel Breuer worked with the factory to develop various models. These chairs
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1950s French Vintage Marcel Breuer
Materials
Oak
Custom Knoll MR Lounge Chairs in Wool by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Pair
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
. Inspired by his contemporaries, including Marcel Breuer, and the innovative use of tubular steel, Mies drew
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer
Materials
Chrome
1950
s Blonde Farmhouse Chair With Framed Seat - Small Batch Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
the time of the Bauhaus movement Walter Gropius and Marcel Breuer worked with the factory to develop
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1950s French Vintage Marcel Breuer
Materials
Beech
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Italian Modern White Wood
French Wicker Chairs
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
, designed by Marcel Breuer. The name was a tribute to Breuer's adoptive daughter, Francesca. One piece of
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer
Materials
Chrome
$1,048 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Bauhaus inspired Dining Chairs in beech and steel with cane seats and backrests
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a set of stunning sculptural highback Dining chairs. Design is inspired by the iconic Cesca chair, featuring all the same elements and vibe - seat and b...
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1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer
Materials
Steel
1950
s Luterma Honey Oak Bentwood Grill Back Dining Chair - Good Qty Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
the time of the Bauhaus movement Walter Gropius and Marcel Breuer worked with the factory to develop
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1950s French Vintage Marcel Breuer
Materials
Oak
1950
s French Luterma Blonde Bentwood Dining Chair - Bar Chair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Gropius and Marcel Breuer worked with the factory to develop various models. The chair is a rarely seen
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1950s French Vintage Marcel Breuer
Materials
Bentwood
Armchair ‘Eva High’ Designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, Sweden, 1960
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
designers of the 20th century. He was a contemporary of Alvar Aalto and Marcel Breuer, all of whom had
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer
Materials
Leather, Textile, Birch
70s Armchair
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
Materials
Chrome
$789
1950
s Luterma French Farmhouse Dining Chair - Set Of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
in France for local market production. At the time of the Bauhaus movement Walter Gropius and Marcel
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1950s French Vintage Marcel Breuer
Materials
Beech
Seven "Peachtree" Dinner Plates Designed By Richard Meier For Swid Powell
By Richard Meier
Located in Doraville, GA
briefly in 1959 for Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, and then for three years for Marcel Breuer before
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1980s Japanese Post-Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer
Materials
Porcelain
$480 Sale Price
36% Off
1950
s Luterma Honey Oak Bentwood Dining Chair - Set Of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
in France for local market production. At the time of the Bauhaus movement Walter Gropius and Marcel
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1950s French Vintage Marcel Breuer
Materials
Oak
1950
s Luterma Honey Beech Bentwood Dining Chair - Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Gropius and Marcel Breuer worked with the factory to develop various models. These chairs date from the
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1950s French Vintage Marcel Breuer
Materials
Beech
Occasional Table ‘Annika’ Designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Marcel Breuer, all of whom had already experimented with bent plywood during the 1930s.
Karl Mathsson
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer
Materials
Birch, Pine
Fully Restored Vintage Mid-Century Modern Hand Dyed Brown Leather Stylish Sofa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
position. It is circa 1960-1970 with those wonderful Marcel Breuer Bauhaus lines
Condition wise, the
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer
Materials
Leather
1960s, Fana Metaal Schiedam, Adjustable Swivel Office Chair
By Gispen, Paul Schuitema, Fana Metaal
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
were Le Corbusier, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Marcel Breuer, Mart Stam, Rietveld, Gispen, Anton Lorenz
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1960s Dutch Industrial Vintage Marcel Breuer
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Set of Six Mod Cantilevered Black Framed Dining Chairs with Gray Upholstery
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 Mod cantilevered dining chairs with black frames and newer upholstered seats in dark grey. Seat width measures 16.75". In original condition with visible wear, consistent wi...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer
Materials
Metal
Cesca Armchair 1980s
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
Materials
Metal
$574 / item
Set of 4 chairs model Cesca, 1960
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Set of 4 Cesca model chairs with armrests and light wood.
Condition: Very good - Restored
Materials: Wood, Tubular steel, Straw
Epoque: 1960
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer
Materials
Steel
$3,829 / set
CESCA Chair 1970s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Cesca Chair
Period: 1970s
Style: Mid-century modern, classic
Materials: wood, cane webbing, chromed metal frame
Colours: Black wood, Chromed metal frame
Condition: Wood and cane...
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1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer
Materials
Chrome
$450 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Pair of Wassily Style Armchairs
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Bradenton, FL
Beautiful Pair of the iconic Mid-Century Modern Wassily chairs with chrome frames and black leather. In great vintage condition with some beautiful light wear to the leather.
They ar...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer
Materials
Chrome
$2,750 / set
1950
s French Warm Oak Farmhouse Dining Chairs - Good Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
market production. At the time of the Bauhaus movement Walter Gropius and Marcel Breuer worked with the
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1950s French Vintage Marcel Breuer
Materials
Oak
Bauhaus Diagonal Chairs by Willem Hendrik Gispen for Gispen, The Netherlands
By Gispen, Willem H. Gispen
Located in Almelo, NL
work of Marcel Breuer and Mart Stam but remains uniquely Dutch in its character. The 1970s production
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1970s Dutch Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer
Materials
Chrome
1950
s Luterma Blonde Farmhouse Dining Chairs With Grill Backs - Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
production. At the time of the Bauhaus movement Walter Gropius and Marcel Breuer worked with the factory to
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1950s French Vintage Marcel Breuer
Materials
Beech
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs in Chrome and Leather, Italy 1970s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern pair of armchairs in a chrome structure and brown leather seating.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Plywood Mid-Century Modern Children Chair, 1950
s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Den Haag, NL
Plywood Mid-Century Modern children chair, 1950's.
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer
Materials
Plywood
Set of Four Postmodern Tubular Chrome Dining Chairs, 1980s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Miami, FL
Set of four Post Modern dining chairs rendered in tubular chrome frames with original multi-color woven upholstery, 1980s
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer
Materials
Chrome
XL 1975 Italian Chrome 12-Seat Conference / Dining Table for Anonima Castelli
By Vico Magistretti, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Cassina, Anonima Castelli, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Mies van der Rohe and Marcel Breuer. The LC table, designed by Castelli Design Studio in 1975, stands
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer
Materials
Chrome
1950’s Standard Flat Seat Bistro Blonde French Dining Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Bauhaus movement Walter Gropius and Marcel Breuer worked with the factory to develop various models. These
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1950s European Vintage Marcel Breuer
Materials
Beech
Two "Signature Black" Dinner Plates Designed By Richard Meier For Swid Powell
By Richard Meier, Swid Powell
Located in Doraville, GA
and Merrill, and then for three years for Marcel Breuer before starting his own firm in 1963. Today
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1980s Japanese Post-Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Reupholstered Bauhaus Thonet Cantilever Armchairs in Tubular Steel, 1935
By Thonet
Located in Almelo, NL
pieces reflect the work of Bauhaus pioneers such as Mart Stam and Marcel Breuer, and were likely produced
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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Loveseat in Iron
Fabric, Carlo Hauner, Brazil 1955
By Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
major names in international design to Brazil: Eero Saarinen, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Marcel
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer
Materials
Steel
$10,500 Sale Price
25% Off
Set 8 Stackable Chairs in Chromed
Ecru Bouclé By K. Takahama for Simon Gavina
By Kazuhide Takahama, Simon Gavina Editions
Located in Roma, IT
cantilever chairs designed at the beginning of the 20th century by Mart Stam, Marcel Breuer or Mies van der
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer
Materials
Chrome
Modular Typ 505 lamp by Curt Fischer for Midgard, 1960s
By Midgard, Curt Fischer
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
have been in the homes and workplaces of famous Bauhaus designers like Walter Gropius, Marcel Breuer
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1960s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer
Materials
Metal
1950’s Ebonised Upholstered Classic Luterma Cafe Dining Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Bauhaus movement Walter Gropius and Marcel Breuer worked with the factory to develop various models. These
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1950s French Vintage Marcel Breuer
Materials
Beech
1940, Han Pieck, Plywood Lounge Armchair for Lawo in Green as Published on Book
By Han Pieck
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
, Marcel Breuer, Mart Stam, Rietveld, Gispen, Anton Lorenz, Paul Schuitema, Bas van Pelt, van der Vlught
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1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer
Materials
Plywood
Set of 2 matching rattan woven SZ 01 Armchairs by Martin Visser for SPECTRUM
By Martin Visser
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
structure, sober use of materials, and sharp silhouette place it in the aesthetic tradition of both Marcel
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer
Materials
Rattan
Set of Four Jerry Johnson
Arcadia
Chrome Sling Chairs for Landes, 1970s
By Jerry Johnson, Landes Manufacturing Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
float within the frame, delivering a uniquely casual elegance reminiscent of Milo Baughman and Marcel
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1970s American Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer
Materials
Metal
$4,212 Sale Price / set
22% Off
Florence Knoll aluminium, metal and marble cabinet, Knoll International, 1960s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
collaborated with Marcel Breuer. The brand’s production echoes these influences, which are evident even in this
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer
Materials
Marble, Metal, Aluminum
Eyes, Chicago by György Kepes, 1940, Silver Gelatin Print, Photography
By György Kepes
Located in Denton, TX
start their visual studies program. He worked with artists and architects, including Marcel Breuer and
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Mid-20th Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer
Materials
Silver Gelatin
70 s Italian Coffee Table minimalist
brutalist in Travertine, 1970 - Italy
Located in Paris, FR
architecture or jean prouvé, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Marcel Breuer, roche bobois 80s from adnet and
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1970s Italian Brutalist Vintage Marcel Breuer
Materials
Travertine
Bruno Rey "Planter" / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Bruno Rey
Located in Zürich, CH
importance and value by Gerrit Rietveld, Lina Bo Bardi, Marcel Breuer, Oscar Niemeyer, or, for example
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer
Materials
Concrete, Steel
Pair, Yasha Heifetz "Male
Female Dancer" MCM Carved Wood Table Lamps
By Yasha Heifetz
Located in Atlanta, GA
When Marcel Breuer designed and furnished a house for an exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art in New
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Armchairs in White Leather
Iron Base by Carlo Hauner, 1955, Brazil
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Saarinen, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Marcel Breuer. Eisler also opened a branch of Forma in Buenos
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer
Materials
Steel
Lounger and ottoman "Alta" by Oscar Niemeyer / Authentic
By Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Zürich, CH
value by Gerrit Rietveld, Lina Bo Bardi, Marcel Breuer, Oscar Niemeyer, or, for example, Eileen Gray
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1970s Brazilian Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer
Materials
Steel
Pair of Vintage German Minimalist Chrome Black Armchairs from Thonet, 1970s
By Thonet
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
1920s, Gebrüder Thonet also began producing bent tubular steel designs by Bauhaus masters such as Marcel
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1970s German Minimalist Vintage Marcel Breuer
Materials
Chrome
$1,910 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1959, Wim Rietveld for Ahrend de Cirkel, Oase Chair Original Green Leatherette
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Wim Rietveld
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
, de Wit Schiedam, and more companies were Le Corbusier, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Marcel Breuer, Mart
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer
Materials
Metal
Spectacular Fifties Etagere from Bonbon shop in Paris for Exclusive Objects
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
, Marcel Breuer, Mart Stam, Rietveld, Gispen, Anton Lorenz, Paul Schuitema, Bas van Pelt, van der Vlught
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer
Materials
Brass
Ignazio Gardella LP5 Wall Lamp / Milanese Design of the 1950s Mid-Century Modern
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in Zürich, CH
includes masterpieces of historic importance and value by Gerrit Rietveld, Lina Bo Bardi, Marcel Breuer
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer
Materials
Brass
Thonet Bauhaus Style Tubular Trolley or Bar Cart 1980s
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Tilburg, NL
Thonet Bauhaus Style Tubular Trolley or Bar Cart 1980s.
Wonderful and rare Bauhaus style trolley or bar cart in the style of Thonet. Very well designed with a timeless and modern ap...
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Late 20th Century European Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer
Materials
Chrome
Chrome Cantilever Sling Chairs
By Marcel Breuer, Cosco
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid-century modern arm chairs made by Cosco Home Products. Made of strong polished chrome frames, bent to go around the entire chair. Low profile arms, sling leather style fa...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer
Materials
Chrome
$800 / set
Pair Heavy Solid Stainless Steel Formed Bend Frame Side Lounge Chairs Red Uphols
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair heavy solid stainless steel formed bend frame side lounge chairs red upholstery.
Super high quality metal work bending welding and polishing of stainless steel. Bauhaus Le Corb...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Miguel Fisac Toro Armchair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Miguel Fisac
Located in Zürich, CH
includes masterpieces of historic importance and value by Gerrit Rietveld, Lina Bo Bardi, Marcel Breuer
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1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer
Materials
Leather, Wood
Omaggio a Lucio Fontana Mirror by Dino Gavina, 1990s
By Dino Gavina
Located in Paris, FR
Marcel Breuer’s Bauhaus movement. He was also one of the first to understand the great importance of the
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1990s Italian Minimalist Vintage Marcel Breuer
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Three-Seater Sofa, Italy 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
view. Designers took tips from names in contemporary art and architecture like Alvar Aalto, Marcel
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer
Materials
Velvet, Wood
1954, Coen de Vries for Devo Wooden Writing Desk with Red Drawer and Formica Top
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
were Le Corbusier, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Marcel Breuer, Mart Stam, Rietveld, Gispen, Anton Lorenz
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer
Materials
Formica, Wood, Paint
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sofa in Teak and Grey Upholstery
By Florence Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
family. In 1936 she met Alvar Aalto and was trained by Marcel Breuer, Walter Gropius and (as if the long
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer
Materials
Fabric, Teak
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Vintage Marcel Breuer For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic vintage marcel breuer available at 1stDibs. Each vintage marcel breuer for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, chrome and animal skin. There are many kinds of the vintage marcel breuer you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage marcel breuer made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Marcel Breuer, Gavina and Knoll each produced at least one beautiful vintage marcel breuer that is worth considering.
How Much is a Vintage Marcel Breuer?
A vintage marcel breuer can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,998, while the lowest priced sells for $240 and the highest can go for as much as $7,734.
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With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
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Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
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No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Vintage Marcel Breuer
- Who is Marcel Breuer?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Marcel 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 inspired Marcel Breuer?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Marcel 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, 2022To 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 is Marcel Breuer known for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Marcel 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, 2024Marcel 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.
- What did Marcel Breuer design?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Over 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, 2022Yes, 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, 2022Today, 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, 2024Marcel 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, 2022Marcel 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, 2022Most 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, 2022Marcel 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, 2022Marcel 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, 2022Marcel 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, 2022There 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, 2022To 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, 2022To 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, 2022What 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Marcel 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.
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Nobody Puts This Sunny Sofa in a Corner
With its plush cushions, cane details and dazzlingly colorful back, it’s inviting from every angle.
The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.