Marcel Breuer Furniture
American, Hungarian, 1902-1981
The architect and designer Marcel Breuer was one the 20th century’s most influential and innovative adherents of modernism. A member of the Bauhaus faculty, Breuer — like such colleagues as the architects Walter Gropius and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, and the artists and art theoreticians László Moholy-Nagy and Josef Albers — left Europe in the 1930s to champion the new design philosophy and its practice in the United States.
Born in Hungary, Breuer became a Bauhaus student in 1920 and quickly impressed Gropius, the German school’s founder, with his aptitude for furniture design. His early work was influenced by the minimalist Dutch design movement De Stijl — in particular the work of architect Gerrit Rietveld.
In 1925, while he was head of the Bauhaus furniture workshop, Breuer realized his signature innovation: the use of lightweight tubular-steel frames for chairs, tables and sofas — a technique soon adopted by Mies and others. Breuer’s attention gradually shifted from design to architecture, and, at the urging of Gropius, he joined his mentor in 1937 on the faculty of Harvard and in an architectural practice.
In the 1940s, Breuer opened his own architectural office, and there his style evolved from geometric, glass-walled structures toward a kind of hybrid architecture — seen in numerous Breuer houses in New England — that pairs bases of local fieldstone with sleek, wood-framed modernist upper floors. In his later, larger commissions, Breuer worked chiefly with reinforced concrete and stone, as seen in his best-known design, the brutalist inverted ziggurat built in New York in 1966 as the home of the Whitney Museum of American Art.
Breuer’s most famous furniture pieces are those made of tubular steel, which include the Wassily chair — named after Wassily Kandinsky and recognizable for its leather-strap seating supports — and the caned Cesca chair.
Breuer also made several notable designs in molded plywood, including a chaise and nesting table for the British firm Isokon and a student furniture suite commissioned in 1938 for a dormitory at Bryn Mawr College. Whether in metal or wood, Breuer’s design objects are elegant and adaptable examples of classic modernist design — useful and appropriate in any environment.
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Creator: Marcel Breuer
S64 Cesca dining chairs Marcel Breuer inspired - Italy
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Nice set of armchairs with a a chromed-steel tubular cantilever base and a caned seat and back encased in a frame of beech.
Inspired on the famous Cesca chairs from Marcel Breuer.
M...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture
Materials
Wood
Gebruder S 35 Cantilever Cow Hide 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 Furniture
Materials
Leather
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 Furniture
Materials
Plywood
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 Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Italian modern light brown armchairs Wassily by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
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 Furniture
Materials
Metal
Bauhaus Tubular Steel Side Table B 12 by Marcel Breuer, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Mücke
Melder
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Originally designed by Marcel Breuer and catalogued as model B 12, this elegant Bauhaus side table stands as a hallmark of rational design. Manufactured in the 1930s by Mücke & Melde...
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Cesca Side Chair by Marcel Breuer for Knoll, Mid-Century Modern
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Centreville, VA
The Cesca Side Chair, designed by modernist pioneer Marcel Breuer and produced by Knoll, is an iconic fusion of innovation, craftsmanship, and timeless design. Introduced in 1928, th...
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1920s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture
Materials
Steel
2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta B40 Dining Chair with Purple Fabric and Black Frame
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a B40 dining chair, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1926. This particular example was produced by Tecta in Germany C. 2023. The chair is comprised of a tubular steel ...
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2010s German Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture
Materials
Steel
Marcel Breuer Custom Floating Credenza with Bar and Stereo System
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece came from the Cohen House, which was featured in a book by David Masello, "Architecture Without Rules" The houses of Marcel Breuer and Herbert Beckhard. This was a collaboration piece from the two architects. Herbert Beckhard was the Project Architect for this home as he was close friends with the Cohens. The floating wall credenza is in original condition unaltered. White lacquered body with gray laminate tops. It shows minor paint chips along the edge as well as some crazing throughout the piece. Overall this piece is in excellent vintage condition and shows patina which I declare as charming signs of wear and character. It was once modified by the original owners and "Marcel Breuer and Architects" to add a shelf and take away their record player, as you can see from the current and original photo from the 70's. The Hitachi SR-2000 amplifier and Rectilinear Research Corp speakers were replaced by the original owners at some point in time. The original amplifier and speakers, were by Marantz I believe, judging by the in situ photo taken in the early 70's. Theres minor issues with raising the volume and hearing crackling noises with the current speaker and amplifier. It is recommended that you update the stereo system. This cabinet features two perforated speaker compartments, a red and blue light up element, a mirrored liquor compartment, pull out hanging glass rack...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture
Materials
Metal
Early Thonet B 9 Nesting Tables by Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Early set of nesting tables, model B9 - 9C. Chrome-plated tubular steel and lacquered wood. Manufactured probably by Gebrüder Thonet AG, Frankenberg, These pieces, while originally d...
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1920s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$4,997 / set
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 Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
2 Wassily steel chromed and leather armchairs by M. Breuer for Gavina 60s, 70s
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Padova, IT
Italian mid-century Wassily black leather armchair by Breuer for Gavina, 1960s. Wassily chair also known as Model B3, with rectangular seat in black leat...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture
Materials
Metal
Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Black Model B3 Wassily Armchair for Gavina, 1969, Set of 6
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of six model B3 “Wassily” armchairs, designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Gavina in 1969.
It features a chrome-plated steel structure and...
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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture
Materials
Chrome, Iron
Wassily Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Italy. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Black leather slings with metal frame. Welded end caps on tubes. Gavina tag.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture
Materials
Metal
$5,900 / set
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 Furniture
Materials
Metal
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 Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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 Furniture
Materials
Steel
Gavina Wassily Chair B3 Vintage Leather White by Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This old Vintage Wassily chair Model B3, in chromed tubular steel and white leather, was designed by Marcel Breuer and produced by Gavina.
It's an early edition before 68.
The Marce...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1970s Marcel Breuer for Thonet Stool in Chrome and Off-White Fabric
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
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 Furniture
Materials
Steel
C. 2021 Marcel Breuer Cesca Bar Stool in Crimson Fabric w/ Cantilever Base
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an armless Cesca bar stool, model 51CH, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. The listed price includes one Cesca bar stool. This example was...
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2010s American Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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 Furniture
Materials
Metal
Marcel Breuer S40 cabinet for Tecta Germany 1980
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare display cabinet model S40, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925. Re-editioned by Tecta Germany in the 1980s. Marcel Breuer always had a structural and architectural way ...
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1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture
Materials
Glass, Beech
Chrome Bauhaus Stool Thonet B8 by Marcel Breuer, 1930
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s
- propably Thonet
- Design: Marcel Breuer
- Published in books and catalogues
- profesionally polished, cleaned
- new fabric
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1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture
Materials
Chrome
1960s Marcel Breuer for Gavina / Knoll Wassily B3 Lounge Chair in Black Leather
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Wassily B3 Lounge Chair, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925. This particular example was produced by Gavina in Italy in the 1960s and imported and distributed by ...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of 3 Pcs. Mid-Century Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs by Gavina
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Vilnius, LT
Set of 3 pieces Cesca chairs designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928's.
Production circa 1970-80's
These chairs are created in tubular chrome and woven cane rattan seat and back.
With Gavi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture
Materials
Chrome
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 Furniture
Materials
Chrome
VINTAGE MID CENTURY MODERN MARCEL BREUER CESCA HABITAT EXTENDING DiNING TABLE
By Marcel Breuer
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this vintage Mid Century Modern, Marcel Breuer Cesca designed for Habitat, black Ash & Chrome extending dining table...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Rare Bauhaus chrome Nesting Table B9, Marcel Breuer-1930s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s
- Czechoslovakia
- Designed by Marcel Breuer
- Model B9
- original
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Marcel Breuer, Laccio Side Table Black Laminated Top with Tubular Chromed Base
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Marcel Breuer 'Laccio' modern side table, the top in black laminate with an MDF core and mounted on a chromed tubular steel frame.
The table dates probably from the 1970s or 1980s. ...
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Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair Marcel Breuer Laccio Side Tables Black Laminated Top Tubular Chromed Base
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Marcel Breuer Laccio side tables black laminated top tubular chromed base.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture
Materials
Chrome
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 Furniture
Materials
Leather
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 Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Marcel Breuer S64 Chair by 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 Furniture
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Black Leather Wassily Arm Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Knoll, 1960s
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Detroit, MI
These vintage mid-century modern black Wassily arm chairs designed by Marcel Breuer and manufactured by Knoll are circa 1960. This classic pair features black cowhide leather on a ch...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Tubular Steel Table B 9 by Marcel Breuer 1930s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Wien, AT
Tubular Steel Table B 9 by Marcel Breuer 1930s
This side table by Marcel Breuer has a construction of nickel-plated tubular steel
and a birch venee...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Marcel Breuer Furniture
Materials
Nickel
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 Furniture
Materials
Chrome, Iron
Restored Bauhaus Etagere, M. Breuer, Robert Slezak, Oak, Chrome, Czechia, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Bauhaus Etagere
Designer: Marcel Breuer
Maker: Robert Slezak
Material: Chrome-plated Steel, Oak
Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia)
Period: 1930-1939
Revived original polish.
...
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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
Category
1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1960s Set of Four Marcel Breuer for Knoll / Gavina Cesca Chairs
By Gavina, Knoll, Marcel Breuer
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 Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair of
Cesca
chairs by Marcel Breuer, 1980s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of 'Cesca' chairs designed by Marcel Breuer, produced during the 1980s.
Rare version with rattan.
Good vintage condition.
Please note: set of 3 available, listed price is for ...
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1980s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture
Materials
Rattan
$1,425 / item
Marcel Breuer Bauhaus side table B12 - Thonet
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in The Hague, NL
Rare Marcel Breuer Bauhaus side table B12 - Thonet. It's a family piece and it is marked -as you can see in the pictures- so the authenticity is guaranteed. A timeless design icon, which blends in many different interior styles.
It has oxidation on the chrome plated steel and it is painted black. The construction still is really good. This is an outstanding opportunity to become the happy owner of an authentic Marcel Breuer B12...
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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture
Materials
Steel
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 Furniture
Materials
Steel
B3 Wassily chairs by Marcel Breuer, 1960s, set of 2
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Correggio, IT
Pair of Wassily armchairs designed by Marcel Breuer made of black leather and chromed metal tubular frame. The Wassily B3 Chair is an icon of twentieth-century modernism, ideal for f...
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1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair of Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Desta Stahlmobel Beds
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Sharon, CT
Headboards and backboards only for two single beds. Last photo is from a 1931 Desta Stahlmobel catalog show bed in it's entirety.
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1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture
Materials
Steel
Customizable Gebruder S 64 Cantilever Armchair by Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
Among the tubular steel furniture models, the cantilever chair S 64 is especially versatile. It is at home in various design worlds and fits in wi...
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2010s German Marcel Breuer Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Mid Century B32 Cesca Chairs Designed by Marcel Breuer, Italy 80s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Lucija, SI
Marcel Breuer's Cesca Chairs were made in Italy in '80s.
These chairs are in perfect vintage condition; with no cracks or holes.
They are not just a fabulous iconic piece of furnitur...
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1920s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Bauhaus Side Table Attributed to Marcel Breuer, Czechoslovakia
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Praha, CZ
A refined Bauhaus side table attributed to Marcel Breuer, produced in Czechoslovakia.
This modernist piece exemplifies Bauhaus principles through its chromed tubular steel frame pai...
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Italian Set of Chrome and Black Cesca Chair by Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian set of 3 chrome cantilever Cesca chair with black lacquered wood profiles by Marcel Breuer.
The chairs are in really good ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Bauhaus Tubular Chrome Armchairs by Mücke Melder, Original Condition, 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 Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Italian modern Black leather steel Armchair Wassily B3 by Breuer Gavina, 1980s
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Black leather and steel Armchair Wassily or B3 by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1980s
Iconic and vintage armchair mod. Wassily or B3, with chromed tubular steel structure ...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture
Materials
Steel
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 Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Bauhaus Writing Desk and Chair, Thonet, Chrome-Plated Steel, Czechia, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Bauhaus writing desk and chair.
Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia)
Period: 1930-1939
Material: Chrome-Plated Steel, Lacquered Wood
Number of d...
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Four Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina
By Marcel Breuer
Located in London, England
Cesca chairs, also known as Cesca-style chairs, are a type of modernist furniture design that has become an iconic piece of 20th-century design. They were created by the Hungarian-born American designer Marcel Breuer in the late 1920s. The name "Cesca" is derived from Breuer's daughter's name, Francesca. Cesca chairs are known for their minimalist and Bauhaus-inspired aesthetic. They represent the principles of the Bauhaus school, which emphasized functionality, simplicity, and the use of modern materials. Cesca chairs have achieved iconic status in the world of design and are considered classics of modernist furniture design. They are part of the permanent collections of many museums and are still in production by various furniture manufacturers.
Set off four Cesca chairs finished in black by Marcel Breuer for Gavina SpA...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture
Materials
Steel
$10,005 / set
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 Furniture
Materials
Chrome
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 Furniture
Materials
Steel
Marcel Breuer, Pair of
B64
hall chairs
By Marcel Breuer
Located in London, GB
c.1960s
Ebonised wood with fine rattan back and seat
H82 x W60 x D55 cm
Seat Height 46cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca Dining Room Chairs for Gavina Knoll, 1963, Set of 4
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
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...
Category
1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture
Materials
Chrome, Iron
Delfi
Dining Table by Carlo Scarpa and Marcel Breuer for Simon, Italy, 1969
By Carlo Scarpa, Marcel Breuer
Located in Antwerp, BE
The 'Delfi' dining table, crafted entirely from pristine white marble, showcases its natural veining and impeccable beauty. The table features a striking rectangular top supported by...
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1960s Italian Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture
Materials
Marble
Rare Bauhaus chrome Nesting Tables B9, Marcel Breuer-Thonet License Mucke Melder
By Mücke
Melder, Marcel Breuer
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s
- Czechoslovakia
- Designed by Marcel Breuer
- Model B9
- Manufacturer: Mucke Melder (licensed for Thonet)
- marked
- wooden parts in original condition
Category
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
1960s American Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture
Materials
Steel
Marcel Breuer furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Marcel Breuer furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Marcel Breuer furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 267 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 11 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Marcel Breuer were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Franco Albini, Arflex, and Marco Zanuso. Prices for Marcel Breuer furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $296 and can go as high as $107,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,560.
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- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell if a Breuer chair is real, look closely at its chromed tubular steel frame. A genuine Breuer chair will have polished, welded ends, while replicas tend to feature visible end caps. You can also search for a label under the seat. These labels changed over the years, so compare yours to images of the labeling that appears in images of authentic chairs shared on trusted online resources to assess authenticity. Alternatively, you can seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Marcel Breuer chairs.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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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