Marcel Breuer Early Canvas Model B3 "Wassily" Chair, Black Eisengarn
By Marcel Breuer, Standard Möbel
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This is an early edition Wassily from Berlin based manufacturer, Standard-Möbel. It exhibits the original black Eisengarn canvas.
Steel, Chrome
Marcel Breuer Early Canvas Model B3 "Wassily" Chair, Green Eisengarn
By Marcel Breuer, Standard Möbel
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This is an early edition Wassily from Berlin based manufacturer, Standard-Möbel. It exhibits the original army green Eisengarn canvas.
Steel, Chrome
$4,899 / set
Early Thonet B 9 Nesting Tables by Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Manufactured probably by Gebrüder Thonet AG, Frankenberg, These pieces, while originally designed as nesting stools, were manufactured by both Standard-Möbel and Thonet as a set of n...
Steel, Chrome
Wassily Chair B3 by Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer, Cassina
Located in Neuss, NW
Until 1929 the chair was manufactured by Breuer’s company Standard-Mobel Lengyel & Co., then by Thonet. Decades later the chair became well-known as the “Wassily Chair” when it was r...
Stainless Steel, Chrome
1958 Marcel Breuer B3 Wassily Lounge Chair in Natural Vegetable-Tanned Leather
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This example seemingly dates to 1958 based on its markings, and is attributed to Standard Mobel, Berlin. The design features a seamless chromed-steel tubular frame, and retains its n...
Steel
Rare Josef Hoffmann Chair for Mundus Vienna Austria 1907-1914
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Den Haag, NL
After purchasing smaller manufacturers in Berlin – such as Standard Möbel in 1929 and Desta in 1932 – the firm, which had produced only bentwood furniture, now had the rights to prod...
Rush, Bentwood
Pair of 70s Italian Cesca Cantilever Chairs in Chrome Black Beech Woven Wicker
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Roma, IT
Produced from the 30s onwards by: Standard-Mobel, Thonet Cidue and Gavina (in Italy) to date it is the Knoll company that holds the patent for this chair with timeless charm.
Chrome
Unavailable
H 17.92 in W 17.72 in D 14.38 in
Very Early Marcel Breuer B9 Table, Standardmöbel GmbH Berlin, 1927, Bauhaus
By Standard Möbel, Marcel Breuer
Located in Bern, CH
This is an exceptional B9, designed by Marcel Breuer. It is the standardmöbel version of the B9, that means that this is the very first series of this table. This series got two scre...
Chrome
Marcel Bruer's Wassily chair
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
After the War years, Gavina picked up the license for the Wassily, along with the Breuer designs previously sold by Standard-Möbel, Lengyel & Co., and introduced the more recognized ...
Sold
H 32.29 in W 23.63 in D 25.99 in
Tubular Steel Armchair, Model KS 41g, after Anton Lorentz, 1930s
By Anton Lorenz
Located in Uppsala, SE
The KS 41g armchair model is based on a prototype from the workshops of the Standard Möbel company. When the company was bought by Thonet in April 1929, the prototype remained with A...
Steel
Sold
H 28.5 in W 31 in D 29 in
Marcel Breuer Model B3 Wassily Armchair Lounge, Gavina, Knoll, 1960s, Deep Brown
By Gavina, Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
After the War years, Gavina picked up the license for the Wassily, along with the Breuer designs previously sold by Standard-Möbel, Lengyel & Co., and introduced the more recognized ...
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 23.63 in W 30.71 in D 15.75 in
Bauhaus console table Model B12 by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
He established a business named Standard-Möbel in Berlin which dealt with the production and distribution of tubular steel furniture.
Steel
Sold
H 21.66 in W 29.53 in D 14.97 in
Marcel Breuer B12 table, under Thonet license by “Wschód”, Zadziele, Poland
By Marcel Breuer
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
He established a business named Standard-Möbel in Berlin which dealt with the production and distribution of tubular steel furniture.
Steel
Sold
H 28.75 in W 31.11 in D 27.17 in
Pair of Marcel Breuer for Fasem 1980s Wassily B3 Tan Brown Leather Armchairs
By Fasem International, Marcel Breuer
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Most of Breuer's early designs were produced under license by the Berlin-based manufacturer, Standard-Möbel, Lengyel & Company. The Wassily chair was the only significant early Br...
Chrome
Sold
H 30.71 in W 24.22 in D 28.75 in
Restored Marcel Breuer for Fasem 1970s Wassily B3 Tan Brown Leather Armchair
By Fasem International, Marcel Breuer
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Most of Breuer's early designs were produced under license by the Berlin-based manufacturer, Standard-Möbel, Lengyel & Company. The Wassily chair was the only significant early Breu...
Chrome
Sold
H 31.89 in W 18.31 in D 16.93 in
Set of six Italian Mid Century Cesca chairs in Vienna Straw and beech Wood , 70s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Roma, IT
Cantilever chairs have been the subject of many legal battles, over the years they have been produced by Standard-Mobel, Thonet, Gavina in Italy and today by Knoll, today as in the p...
Chrome
Marcel Breuer, "B3 Wassily, " Standard Möbel, Berlin, 1925
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Cologne, DE
Marcel Breuer 'B3 Wassily' 1925 Execution: Standard Möbel, Berlin Lit.: Deutsche Stahlrohrmöbel, Bankert Verlag, p. 37
Sold
H 29.93 in W 30.32 in D 27.56 in
Marcel Breuer, Pair of 'Wassily' B3 Club Chairs, Standard Möbel Lengyel & Co.
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Cologne, DE
Marcel Breuer, pair of 'Wassily' B3 Club Chairs, 1925-27. Execution: Standard Möbel Lengyel & Co., Berlin. Provenance: Estate of Trude Illing, Berlin.
Leather
Stool Model "B8" by Marcel Breuer
Located in SouthPort, CT
Model B8 stool in tubular chrome steel, original Eisengarn upholstery, made by Standard-Möbel, c. 1930's.
'B 3' Wassily, Marcel Breuer 1925
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Cologne, DE
'B 3' Wassily, Marcel Breuer 1925 Manufacturer: Standard Möbel, Berlin, Germany Lit.: Deutsche Stahlrohrmöbel, Bangert Verlag, p 37
'B 5', Marcel Breuer 1926/27
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Cologne, DE
'B 5', Marcel Breuer 1926/27 Manufacturer: Standard Möbel, Berlin, Germany Lit.: Deutsche Stahlrohrmöbel, Bangert Verlag, p. 26
Very Rare Chair by Walter Knoll
By Thonet, Walter Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Marcel Breuer's company Standard Mobel, under the directorship of Anton Lorenz, began to produce Stam's designs in competition with both Knoll and Thonet, until Thonet also bought ou...
70s Tubular Steel Model B5 Dining Chair by Marcel Breuer Set/6
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
The B5 was one of the models sold in Standard-Möbel’s initial line. Due to financial reasons the company was sold to Austrian furniture company Thonet in 1928.
Chrome
Sold
H 23.63 in W 25.6 in D 15.75 in
1920s Black Stained Wood, Chromium-Plated Steel Nesting Tables by Marcel Breuer
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer, Bauhaus
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Followed by swift success through the pioneering steel tube furniture, his firm Standard-Möbel was soon taken over by Thonet. By recommendation of Walter Gropius he was appointed pro...
Steel
Mid 20th Century Marcel Breuer 'Wassily' Lounge Chair by Gavina
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Miami, FL
After the War years, Gavina picked up the license for the Wassily, along with the Breuer designs previously sold by Standard-Möbel, Lengyel & Co., and introduced the more recognized ...
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Marcel Breuer 'Wassily' Chair for Gavina
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Miami, FL
After the War years, Gavina picked up the license for the Wassily, along with the Breuer designs previously sold by Standard-Möbel, Lengyel & Co., and introduced the more recognized ...
Chrome
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$6,879 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$6,300 / item
H 16 in W 58 in D 32 in
Organic Shaped Modern Nesting Coffee Tables by Last Workshop, Walnut
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
Organic shaped nesting coffee tables by Last Workshop, 2023 Solid walnut, natural finish Table one: 58" x 32" x 16"H Table two: 46" x 25" x 13.5" If not in stock, current productio...
Hardwood, Walnut
$8,900Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 24.5 in W 39 in D 29 in
Early Year Grey Leather 'LC3' Club Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredible pair of early production year (ideal for collectors) 'LC3' club chairs in grey leather, by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand for Cassina, circa 1970...
Chrome
$3,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 28 in W 30 in D 26 in
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Wassily Lounge Chairs for Knoll
By Stendig Co., Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Black leather wassily lounge chairs for Knoll. The Wassily lounge chair was designed by Marcel Breuer in Black full leather. Has flat caps on the e...
Steel, Chrome
LC3 Grand Modele Armchair by Le Corbusier for Cassina, black leather
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Chicago, IL
LC3 Grand Modele Armchair for Cassina. Black leather and chrome plated steel. Newer production, circa 2010 or later. One of the most iconic chairs, the LC3 was designed in 1928 by L...
Chrome
$5,162Sale Price|25% Off
H 27.17 in W 22.05 in D 63 in
Vintage Le Corbusier Chaise Longue for Cassina, circa 1960's
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand chaise lounge LC4 created in 1928's. Manufacture edition circa 1960's. In natural cow/pony dark brown fur, black leather p...
Chrome
$2,799
H 29.73 in W 31.11 in D 27.56 in
Bauhaus Black Leather Vintage Lounge Chair Wassily by Marcel Breuer Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Bauhaus style vintage tube steel lounge chair with black leather model Wassily was designed by Marcel Breuer 1925 - 27 and probably executed in Italy circa 1970. No manufacturer labe...
Metal
Pair of Wassily Chairs by Knoll in Brown Leather and Chrome
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of Wassily sling armchairs by Knoll in brown leather and chrome. The Wassily Chair, also known as the Model B3 chair, was designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925–1926 while he was the...
Chrome
Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer, 1928-1968
By Marcel Breuer
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
The Wassily Chair, designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, is a landmark in modern furniture design. Originally called the *B3 Chair*, its nickname came from a misunderstanding that it wa...
Abalone
$2,500
H 29 in W 31 in D 28.5 in
Marcel Breuer Design Style Black Leather and Matte Black Frame "Wassily" Chair
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Miami, FL
Rare black leather and matte black tubular steel frame Wassily arm chair using the original design of Marcel Breuer. Stamped "Made in Italy". Manufacturer unknown.
Steel
Bauhaus Tubular Steel Side Table B 12 by Marcel Breuer, 1930s
By Mücke & Melder, Marcel Breuer
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...
Steel, Chrome
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Zebra
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting for a new life. Please allow 10-12 weeks for re-upholstery and restoration of a vintage Womb Chair and Ott...
Zebra Hide
$4,800 / item
H 28.75 in W 31 in D 27 in
Pair of Early Wassily Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Knoll, Leather and Chrome
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
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...
Steel
B3 Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Miami, FL
B3 wassily chair by marcel breuer for gavina, italy 1960’s The Wassily Lounge Chair was designed by Marcel Breuer. Made in off-white canvas with chromed tubular steel frame. It is a...
Steel, Chrome
Thonet B 9 Table by Marcel Breuer
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Marcel Breuer
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
The Thonet B 9 designed in 1920´s by Marcel Breuer is one of the most popular furniture designs to have emerged at the Bauhaus. Unusual version with uniquely bent tubes at the bottom...
Steel, Chrome
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