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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
TIMELESS PAIR OF ViNTAGE MARCEL BREUER CESCA KNOLL B32 CHROME BERGERE ARMCHAIRS
By Marcel Breuer
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this original pair of, Mid Century Modern, Marcel Breuer, Cesca armchairs with chrome frames and bergère uph...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

2019 Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Armless Side Chair in Blue and Fabric
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an armless Cesca side chair, model 51C, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. The listed price includes one 51C chair, and we have seven available for individual purc...
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2010s American Modern Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Set of 4 Black Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer attr. to Gavina, Italy 1960s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Beograd, RS
This listing features very well known chairs - Cesca Chair by Marcel Breuer. Manufacturing of the chairs is attr. to Gavina. Marcel Breuer was an architect who worked in Bauahus Sch...
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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

Restored Bauhaus Cesca Chair, by Marcel Breuer, Chrome, Beech, Italy, 1980s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This iconic Cesca chair, an original design masterpiece by Marcel Breuer in the Bauhaus style, represents the pinnacle of "Made in Italy" quality. This authentic chair by the famous ...
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1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel, Chrome

1970s Pair of Wassily Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Knoll in Grey Leather Model B3
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original pair of Wassily Lounge Chairs, model 50L, designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925. These examples were produced by Knoll in the 1970s, and the listed price includes bot...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel

Marcel Breuer for Tecta The Mobile Manifesto Chaise Longue in Cane Wicker
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marcel Breuer for Tecta, 'The Mobile Manifesto' chaise longue, model F41-E, cane wicker, steel, rubber, Germany, designed circa 1928 and manufactured 1984 This design by Hungarian-b...
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1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel

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

Modernist Classic Marcel Breuer Chaise Longue "Isokon" 1970s
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Renens, CH
The Isokon Chaise Longue was originally created by Marcel Breuer during the late 1930s from his refuge in England, for the British firm Isokon. It was later produced under license by...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Plywood

Armchair "B35 moderniste," Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Germany 1930
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Torino, IT
Armchair "B35 moderniste," Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Germany 1930
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1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern B64 Cesca Chair with Arms by Marcel Breuer, Italy, 1970s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Marbella, ES
Chair model Cesca B64, with armrests. Chromed tubular structure, beechwood frames in black color and Viennese natural grid. Excellent condition in general both of the wooden frames, ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel

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

Restored Art Deco Side Table, Marcel Breuer, Thonet Chrome Steel, Germany, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Art Deco side table Designer: Marcel Breuer Maker: Thonet Period: 1930-1939 Source: Germany Material: Chrome-Plated Steel Designed by world-renowned German designe...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Chrome Bauhaus wicker Stool b 56 by Marcel Breuer, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s - Design: Marcel Breuer - Published in books and catalogues - profesionally polished - new wicker jr
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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

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

Set of 4 Cesca chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina 60 s, 70’s
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Padova, IT
In the Cesca chair by Marcel Lajos Breuer for Gavina you can find the top of Made in Italy quality. This work by the austrian designer presents a modern and unmistakable line, which ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel

1970s Marcel Breuer for Knoll Wassily Lounge Chair in Black Leather 2x Available
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are original Wassily B3 Lounge Chairs, initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the 1970s. They have black leather uphol...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel

Set of Vintage B64 Cantilever Chairs by Marcel BREUER for THONET, 1979/ 1980
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Four B64 chairs with chromed tubular steel cantilever frame, dark brown beech wood armrests, and hand-woven 'Vienna-type' caned seat and backrest, produced in 1979 and 1980. Two of t...
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1980s German Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Metal

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

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Chrome

Set of 4 chairs S64 Marcel Breuer for Thonet - Bauhaus Mid-Century
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Torino, IT
Iconic, lightweight, revolutionary. The S64 chairs, designed by Marcel Breuer in the late 1920s and produced by Thonet, represent one of the purest manifestos of Bauhaus thought appl...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel

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

Italian modern brown armchairs Wassily by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern brown leather armchairs Wassily by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s Pair of armchairs model Wassily or B3 in red-brown leather. The backrest, armrests, and seat are ma...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel

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

Vintage Tubular Chrome Ratan Bauhaus Pair of Chairs by Marcel Breuer, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This original Bauhaus chairs designed by Marcel Breuer are a perfect representation of the simplistic elegance of the Bauhaus Era. This is a perfect example of German Bauhaus styl...
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

Mid-Century German S32 Cantilever Chair by Marcel Breuer Mart Stam, 1970s
By Mart Stam, Marcel Breuer
Located in Hamburg, DE
The thonet s32 is a classic under the bauhaus steel pipe furniture after a design marcel breuer and mart stam. Here in a version with black synthetic leathe...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Seating

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Metal

Pair of Wassily Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Knoll Model B3, 1970
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Wassily Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Knoll Model B3, 1970’s. Beautiful patina to the black leather. Measure 28.5” tall 30.5” deep 25.5” wide, seat height 16.5” 16.5” deep.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Stainless Steel

Armchair " B3 Wassily " Fabric by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1925s.
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Lot/Drogenbos, BE
Armchairs model "B3 Wassily" Polished chrome tube with beige Canvas ( fabric ). Designed by Marcel Breuer manufactured for Gavina, 1970's. Designer - Marcel Breuer. Producer...
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1920s Italian Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Metal, Steel

1960s Wassily Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina / Knoll in Original Canvas
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll, Gavina
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are original Wassily Lounge Chairs, model B3, initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925. These particular examples were produced by Gavina in Italy in the 1960s, and were imp...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Chrome Bauhaus Stool Thonet B8 by Marcel Breuer, 1930/eisengarn
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s - propably Thonet - Design: Marcel Breuer - Published in books and catalogues - polished, cleaned jr
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1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

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

PAIR OF VINTAGE 1987 MADE IN ITALY 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, 1987 Made in Italy stamped, Marcel Breuer, Cesca chairs with chro...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

MG5 Dining Chairs In Cognac Leather And Chrome By Mart Stam Marcel Breuer, 1960s
By Marcel Breuer, Mart Stam, Matteo Grassi
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful set of 4 MG5 cantilever Bauhaus dining chairs in cognac leather designed by Mart Stam and Marcel Breuer for Matteo Grassi, Italy 1960s. The chairs are defined by their tub...
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1960s Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

Set of 4 Cesca Armchairs by Marcel Breuer for Knoll
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Centreville, VA
The Cesca Armchair, designed by modernist pioneer Marcel Breuer and produced by Knoll, is an iconic fusion of innovation, craftsmanship, and timeless design. Introduced in 1928, the ...
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1920s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel

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 Seating

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Chrome

Rare Marcel Breuer BT-24 Armchair by Metz En Co Thonet, Netherlands, 1931
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rare Marcel Breuer BT-24 armchair by Metz & Co. Thonet, 1931 This chair has a chrome steel frame, Bakelite arms and still the original blue Eisengarn upholstery. One exact same example but in less good condition can be viewed in the permanent collection of the Dutch Utrecht...
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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Suite de 4 chaises vintage Marcel Breuer Cesca B32 style Bauhaus en métal noir
By Marcel Breuer
Located in BESANÇON, FR
4 chaises vintage Marcel Breuer Cesca B32, style Bauhaus, structure et piétement en métal noir tubulaire, assise et dossier en bois noir ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Metal

Marcel Breuer for Thonet B35 Mid Century Chrome and Rattan Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Marcel Breuer for Thonet B35 Mid Century Chrome and Rattan Lounge Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 25.5 wide x 31.5 deep x 32.75 high, with a seat height of 14.5 and arm height/ch...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

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

S32 Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer and Gavina
By Marcel Breuer
Located in London, England
1960's Cesca chair from Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy. Made from chromed metal, wood, and rattan. Manufacturing label present, and Gavina sticker on the underside. Restored by Golborne 44...
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1970s European Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Set of 6 Thonet Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Pasadena, TX
Set of 6 Thonet Cesca chairs 1980s Set of four armchairs, model Cesca, designed by Marcel Breuer. Manufactured by Thonet circa 1981 Chrome cantilever fr...
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1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

Set of 6 Thonet Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer
Set of 6 Thonet Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer
$4,320 Sale Price / set
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Olive Canvas Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer, Signed
By Marcel Breuer
Located in London, England
The Wassily Chair, also known as the Model B3 chair, is a famous and iconic piece of modern furniture design. It was designed by Marcel Breuer in 192...
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1930s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair for Gavina Wood Metal Crome, 1980, Italy
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Milano, IT
Marcel Breuer Cesca chair for Gavina wood metal crome, 1980, Italy.
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1980s Italian Other Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Wood

Bauhaus Chrome Armchair B34 by Marcel Breuer / Mücke Melder, 1930s /Eisengarn
By Mücke Melder, Marcel Breuer
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s, Czechoslovakia - completely original condition ( two screws under armrests replaced) - original iron fabric / eisengarn.  
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

Wassily armchair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina-1960s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Uccle, Bruxelles
Magnificent Wassily armchair designed by Marcel Breuer for Gavina in the 1960s. A true design classic, this Wassily chair perfectly embodies the genius of Marcel Breuer and the Bauh...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

Italian modern beige armchair Wassily or B3 by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern beige armchair Wassily or B3 by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s Armchair model Wassily or B3, with chromed tubular steel frame. The seat, armrests and backrest are mad...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Metal

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

Cesca Chairs
Cesca Chairs
$1,579 / item
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

Pair of Bauhaus Armchairs, by M. Breuer, for Mücke-Melder, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Mücke Melder
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Producer: Mücke-Melder Fryštát, cat. Type Fn24 These chairs have well preserved the original upholstery from the 1930s. The armchair with upholstery is based on the original design...
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20th Century Czech Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome, Steel

2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta D40 Dining Arm Chair in Black Fabric with Chrome
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a D40 dining chair, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. This particular example was produced by Tecta in Germany C. 2023. The chair is comprised of a tubular steel ...
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2010s German Modern Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel

Pair of Czech Bauhaus Armchairs, Marcel Breuer and Thonet, Chrome, Fabric, 1930s
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
License Thonet according to the design of Marcel Breuer Fully restored. Armchairs, 2 pcs Style: Bauhaus. Period: 1930-1939. Material: Fabric and chrome-plated steel Source: C...
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

Vintage Germany Icon Bauhaus B35 Black Leather Chair by Marcel Breuer for Thonet
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This design icon from 1928, the B35 armchair, was designed by Marcel Breuer in the late 1920s and made by the German Thonet factory in the early 1930s. This piece is made of tubular steel and black leather with natural patina. The materials used and the traces of wear show that this is an early production of this timeless modell. The armrests are finished with solid wood. Following the success of his Wassily chair, Breuer continued to experiment with tubular steel furniture. Like the Wassily chair, the B35 was not a direct representative of the Bauhaus school, but is clearly in line with the Bauhaus design and construction principles, with a modern, stripped-down form made of industrial materials not used today in furniture production. Marcel Breuer was born in 1902 in Hungary. He was an architect and designer. He received a scholarship to study painting and sculpture at the Vienna Academy of Fine Arts in 1920, but quickly quit and applied to the Bauhaus school in Weimar, Germany. After completing the preliminary courses there, he studied at the Bauhaus furniture...
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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

Marcel Breuer B35 Black and Chrome Lounge Chairs
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Weesp, NL
Beautiful pair of B35 Lounge chairs from the first owner who bought them in the early 1970's. The armrests and chrome plated tubular frame has been polished and t...
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1970s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

2019 Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Counter Stool in Gray and Black Fabric
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Cesca counter stool, model 51CM, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. This particular example was manufactured by Knoll in 2019. The design features a tubular chro...
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2010s American Modern Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel

Chrome Bauhaus Stool Thonet B8 by Marcel Breuer, 1930 Eisengarn
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s - propably Thonet or other makers.. - Design: Marcel Breuer - Published in books and catalogues - Original condition, chrome with patina, all screws original - Original Eisen...
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1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

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

1930s Marcel Breuer B34 Chair, Czechoslovakia
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly Chromed - New canvas - Originally painted wooden armrests with some signs of use - Manufacturer: Thonet (TON).
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

Chrome Bauhaus Stool Thonet B8 by Marcel Breuer, 1930 Eisengarn
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s - propably Thonet - Design: Marcel Breuer - Published in books and catalogues - Original condition, chrome with patina, all screws original - Original Eisengarn / Iron fabri...
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1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Chrome

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

D25 cantilever chairs, Marcel Breuer, Tecta
By Marcel Breuer, Mart Stam, Jean Prouvé
Located in Neuss, NW
Timeless D25 cantilever chair based on designs during the cooperation of Mart Stam, Marcel Breuer and Jean Prouvé with Tecta. High-quality frame made of ben...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Seating

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Steel

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

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.