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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
Marcel Breuer Aluminium Chair 1933 ICF Cadsana Italy MoMa Museum Bauhaus Black
Marcel Breuer Aluminium Chair 1933 ICF Cadsana Italy MoMa Museum Bauhaus Black

Marcel Breuer Aluminium Chair 1933 ICF Cadsana Italy MoMa Museum Bauhaus Black

By Marcel Breuer, ICF De Padova

Located in Munster, NRW

Marcel Breuer - Aluminium Chair 1933, manufactured by ICF Cadsana, Italy - MoMa German-born architect Marcel Breuer (1902-1981) was one of the most important designers of the 20th c...

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1920s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Aluminum

Set of Six Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs Made in Italy c 1970's
Set of Six Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs Made in Italy c 1970's

Set of Six Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs Made in Italy c 1970's

By Marcel Breuer

Located in New York, NY

Chic set of six Cesca chairs designed by Marcel Breuer, made in Italy, circa 1970's. The chairs feature bent chrome cantilevered frames, with upholstered seats and backs. The six ch...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Marcel Breuer B32 "Cesca" Chair for Gavina, Chrome and Vienna Straw, 1968
Marcel Breuer B32 "Cesca" Chair for Gavina, Chrome and Vienna Straw, 1968

Marcel Breuer B32 "Cesca" Chair for Gavina, Chrome and Vienna Straw, 1968

By Marcel Breuer, Gavina

Located in Vicenza, IT

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

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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

B3 Wassily chairs by Marcel Breuer, 1960s, set of 2
B3 Wassily chairs by Marcel Breuer, 1960s, set of 2

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

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Steel

Rare Bauhaus chrome Nesting Table B9, Marcel Breuer-1930s
Rare Bauhaus chrome Nesting Table B9, Marcel Breuer-1930s

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

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Chrome

Pair Mid-Century Modern Bauhaus Wassily Chairs by Gavina Design by Breuer C1969
Pair Mid-Century Modern Bauhaus Wassily Chairs by Gavina Design by Breuer C1969

Pair Mid-Century Modern Bauhaus Wassily Chairs by Gavina Design by Breuer C1969

By Gavina, Marcel Breuer

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fantastic pair of Marcel Breuer designed Wassilly Chairs by Gavina of Italy C1969. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear, one little dot of a stain on a seat. Possibly wil...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

"Wassily" Club Chairs  B3 Designed by Marcel Breuer Set of Two Chrome & Leather
"Wassily" Club Chairs  B3 Designed by Marcel Breuer Set of Two Chrome & Leather

"Wassily" Club Chairs B3 Designed by Marcel Breuer Set of Two Chrome & Leather

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI

Wassily Club Chair by Marcel Breuer designed in 1925 - 26 for Knoll also known as the Model B3 chair. Breuer designed this chair while he was the head of the cabinet-making workshop at the Bauhaus, in Dessau, Germany. These chairs are in excellent condition and as strong and beautiful as when they were first created. Inspired by the frame of a bicycle and influenced by the constructivist theories of the De Stjil movement, Marcel Breuer was still an apprentice at the Bauhaus when he reduced the classic club chair to its elemental lines and planes, forever changing the course of furniture design. His revolutionary Wassily chair marries durable leather with the industrial-age aesthetic of cantilevered tubular steel. Functional, simple and distinctly modern. Protégé of Bauhaus founder Walter Gropius, Marcel Breuer embodied many of the School's distinctive concepts and was and one of the School's most famous students. He returned to teach carpentry from 1925-1928, during which he designed the tubular-steel furniture collection. His attention drifted towards architecture, and after practicing...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

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

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 t...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

2er Set B34 Freischwinger Stuhl Mart Stam Marcel Breuer MG5
2er Set B34 Freischwinger Stuhl Mart Stam Marcel Breuer MG5

2er Set B34 Freischwinger Stuhl Mart Stam Marcel Breuer MG5

By Mart Stam, Marcel Breuer

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten ein wunderschönes 2er Set Vintage Freischwinger aus den 1980er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Das Design stammt von Marcel Breuer und wurde weltweit unter der Modellbezeichnung B3...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Metal

Early Mid Century "B27" Round Dining Table by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, 1930s
Early Mid Century "B27" Round Dining Table by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, 1930s

Early Mid Century "B27" Round Dining Table by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, 1930s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare and early mid century wooden "B27" round dining table in black stained wood with chromed tubular metal base by Marcel Breuer produced by Thonet Germany, 1930s. In good original ...

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1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Metal

Marcel Breuer and Carlo Scarpa Delfi Table For Cassina
Marcel Breuer and Carlo Scarpa Delfi Table For Cassina

Marcel Breuer and Carlo Scarpa Delfi Table For Cassina

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Marcel Breuer and Carlo Scarpa Delfi Table For Cassina The design table with rectangular top reflects the re-design of a Rationalist model created ...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Marble

Early Mid Century Marcel Breuer B34 Armchair in Metal & Canvas for Thonet, 1930s
Early Mid Century Marcel Breuer B34 Armchair in Metal & Canvas for Thonet, 1930s

Early Mid Century Marcel Breuer B34 Armchair in Metal & Canvas for Thonet, 1930s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare and early mid century "B34" armchair in tubular steel original canvas and oak handles by Marcel Breuer for Thonet Germany, 1930s. In good original condition. Dimensions: H: 85...

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1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel

S33 Marcel Breuer Brown Leather & Chrome Set of Six Chairs
S33 Marcel Breuer Brown Leather & Chrome Set of Six Chairs

S33 Marcel Breuer Brown Leather & Chrome Set of Six Chairs

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

The "B34" chair, designed by Marcel Breuer, is a significant piece of modernist furniture. Marcel Breuer, a Hungarian-born architect and designer, was associated with the Bauhaus sch...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Italian MCM Marcel Breuer Cesca Accent, Side or Desk Chair, ITALY -- One Chair
Italian MCM Marcel Breuer Cesca Accent, Side or Desk Chair, ITALY -- One Chair

Italian MCM Marcel Breuer Cesca Accent, Side or Desk Chair, ITALY -- One Chair

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Basel, BS

A beautiful single Italian Breuer Cesca chair with a Wood framed seat and back, birds eye cane and a chrome plated metal frame. This chair is in beautiful condition, marked "made in ...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Marcel Breuer per Gavina Set of Four Cesca Chairs, Italy 1970s
Marcel Breuer per Gavina Set of Four Cesca Chairs, Italy 1970s

Marcel Breuer per Gavina Set of Four Cesca Chairs, Italy 1970s

By Marcel Breuer, Gavina

Located in Naples, IT

Gruppo di quattro sedie Mod. Cesca di Marcel Breuer per Gavina - Italia - con etichetta originale. Le sedie presentano lievi segni di usura, i sedili sono originali in paglia di Vien...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Olive Canvas Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer, Italy, 1930s
Olive Canvas Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer, Italy, 1930s

Olive Canvas Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer, Italy, 1930s

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 Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Rare Marcel Breuer BT-24 Armchair by Metz En Co Thonet, Netherlands, 1931
Rare Marcel Breuer BT-24 Armchair by Metz En Co Thonet, Netherlands, 1931

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 Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Vintage Marcel Breuer Nesting Tables, Moulded plywood, Isokon London, c1961
Vintage Marcel Breuer Nesting Tables, Moulded plywood, Isokon London, c1961

Vintage Marcel Breuer Nesting Tables, Moulded plywood, Isokon London, c1961

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Uxbridge, GB

Marcel Breuer Nesting Tables, c1961 Moulded lacquered beech veneer Largest Table Width - 61 cm - 24.01 inches Depth - 46 cm - 18.11 inches Height - 37 cm - 14.56 inches Medium Tabl...

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Mid-20th Century Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Plywood

Set of Four Original Bauhaus Cesca Chairs, by M. Breuer, Chrome, Italy, 1980s
Set of Four Original Bauhaus Cesca Chairs, by M. Breuer, Chrome, Italy, 1980s

Set of Four Original 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 work by Marcel Breuer in the Bauhaus style, represents the pinnacle of "Made in Italy" quality. This authentic chair by the famous Austria...

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1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Italian mid-century Brown Armchairs Wassily by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s
Italian mid-century Brown Armchairs Wassily by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s

Italian mid-century Brown Armchairs Wassily by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s

By Marcel Breuer, Gavina

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern Brown leather armchairs Wassily by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s Pair of armchairs mod. Wassily or B3 in brown leather. The backrest, armrests and seat a...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel

Customizable Marcel Breuer S 285/5 Tubular Steel Desk
Customizable Marcel Breuer S 285/5 Tubular Steel Desk

Customizable Marcel Breuer S 285/5 Tubular Steel Desk

By Marcel Breuer

Located in New York, NY

Range S 285 It is as though Marcel Breuer had anticipated today’s home offices and mobile computers: The compact tubular steel desk S 285 that he designed is ...

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2010s German Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel

1st Production Marcel Breuer Long Chair for Isokon 1935/36 moulded bent plywood
1st Production Marcel Breuer Long Chair for Isokon 1935/36 moulded bent plywood

1st Production Marcel Breuer Long Chair for Isokon 1935/36 moulded bent plywood

By Isokon, Luterma, Marcel Breuer

Located in Uxbridge, GB

Marcel Breuer 'Long Chair', 1935/36 Laminated birch frame, bent plywood seat and back Width - 132cm - 52 inches Depth - 61.5cm - 24¼ inches Height - 79cm - 31 inches Seat Height (Lowest Point) 18cm - 7 inches Made by Luterma, Estonia for Isokon, UK. A rare and historically significant example of the Isokon Long Chair...

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1930s Estonian Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Birch, Plywood

Set of 4 Cesca chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina - 1960s
Set of 4 Cesca chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina - 1960s

Set of 4 Cesca chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina - 1960s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Uccle, Bruxelles

Magnificent set of four original Cesca chairs designed by Marcel Breuer for Gavina in the 1960s. A design icon, these beautiful chairs feature a chromed tubular steel frame supporti...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

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

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

By 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

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Chrome

1970s Marcel Breuer Knoll / Gavina Wassily Lounge Chair, Leather & Chrome
1970s Marcel Breuer Knoll / Gavina Wassily Lounge Chair, Leather & Chrome

1970s Marcel Breuer Knoll / Gavina Wassily Lounge Chair, Leather & Chrome

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Wassily Lounge Chair, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925. This example was produced in Italy in the 1970s by Gavina, which was later acquired by Knoll. This is a ...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel

CESCA Chair by Marcel Breuer, Cane and Chrome, Mid-Century Modern
CESCA Chair by Marcel Breuer, Cane and Chrome, Mid-Century Modern

CESCA Chair by Marcel Breuer, Cane and Chrome, Mid-Century Modern

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Design Classic CESCA Chair by Marcel Breuer. Cane on seat was repalced and is in mint condition. Labeled made in Italy.

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Armchair "B35 moderniste," Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Germany 1930
Armchair "B35 moderniste," Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Germany 1930

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 Furniture

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Metal

Marcel Breuer B34 Chair 1930s
Marcel Breuer B34 Chair 1930s

Marcel Breuer B34 Chair 1930s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Čelinac, BA

Marcel Breuer B34 Chair 1930s

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1930s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Refinished B12 Side Table by Marcel Breuer, 1940s
Refinished B12 Side Table by Marcel Breuer, 1940s

Refinished B12 Side Table by Marcel Breuer, 1940s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Żory, PL

This console table (mod. B12), was designed by Marcel Breuer in the 1930s. It features two shelfs supported by a chrome tubular steel frame. The wooden elements have been restored, ...

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1940s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel

Restored Bauhaus Armchair, Thonet, Marcel Breuer, Czechia, 1930s
Restored Bauhaus Armchair, Thonet, Marcel Breuer, Czechia, 1930s

Restored Bauhaus Armchair, Thonet, Marcel Breuer, Czechia, 1930s

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Restored Bauhaus Armchair Designed by Marcel Breuer and made by Thonet. Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1930-1939 Maker: Thonet Designer: Marcel Breuer Material: Chrome-Pla...

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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Metal, Steel, Chrome, Iron

Set of Vintage B64 Cantilever Chairs by Marcel BREUER for THONET, 1979/ 1980
Set of Vintage B64 Cantilever Chairs by Marcel BREUER for THONET, 1979/ 1980

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 Furniture

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Metal

Marcel Breuer, Daybed, Steel, Fabric, Hungary, c. 1940
Marcel Breuer, Daybed, Steel, Fabric, Hungary, c. 1940

Marcel Breuer, Daybed, Steel, Fabric, Hungary, c. 1940

By Marcel Breuer

Located in High Point, NC

A steel and fabric daybed, by Marcel Breuer, Hungary, c. 1940.  Provenance Gift of Miani Johnson to the Brooklyn Museum honoring the friendship between Marcel Breuer and Marian and ...

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1940s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel

Restored Art Deco Dining Table, by M. Breuer for Thonet, Walnut, Germany, 1930s
Restored Art Deco Dining Table, by M. Breuer for Thonet, Walnut, Germany, 1930s

Restored Art Deco Dining Table, by M. Breuer for Thonet, Walnut, Germany, 1930s

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This Bauhaus dining table dates back to the 1930s in Germany and is designed by the renowned Marcel Breuer for Thonet. The table features a tubular chrome steel frame complemented by...

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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca Dining Room Chairs for Gavina Knoll, 1963, Set of 8
Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca Dining Room Chairs for Gavina Knoll, 1963, Set of 8

Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca Dining Room Chairs for Gavina Knoll, 1963, Set of 8

By Marcel Breuer, Gavina

Located in Vicenza, IT

Beautiful set of 8 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...

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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome, Iron

Marcel Breuer for Gavina / Knoll International White Mica Laccio End
Marcel Breuer for Gavina / Knoll International White Mica Laccio End

Marcel Breuer for Gavina / Knoll International White Mica Laccio End

By Marcel Breuer, Knoll

Located in Queens, NY

American International-Style (circa 1924) 'Laccio' end / occasional table with a white mica top supported on a chrome plated steel tube frame. (matching coffee table: DUF0019A) (MARC...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Early Marcel Breuer Side Table by Gavina, Italy, 1960
Early Marcel Breuer Side Table by Gavina, Italy, 1960

Early Marcel Breuer Side Table by Gavina, Italy, 1960

By Gavina, Marcel Breuer

Located in Dronten, NL

A rare early production side table designed by Marcel Breuer and manufactured by Gavina, Italy, circa 1960. This elegant piece captures Breuer’s iconic blend of functional clarity an...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

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

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

By Knoll, Marcel Breuer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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

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1960s American Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Fabric

Four Vintage Matteo Grassi MG5 Marcel Breuer Cognac Brown Leather Armchairs 4
Four Vintage Matteo Grassi MG5 Marcel Breuer Cognac Brown Leather Armchairs 4

Four Vintage Matteo Grassi MG5 Marcel Breuer Cognac Brown Leather Armchairs 4

By Matteo Grassi, Marcel Breuer

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime suite of four original fully stamped Matteo Grassi MG5 circa 1970 whisky brown leather armchairs designed by...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca Chairs for Gavina, Chrome & Vienna Straw, 1968, Set of 6
Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca Chairs for Gavina, Chrome & Vienna Straw, 1968, Set of 6

Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca Chairs for Gavina, Chrome & Vienna Straw, 1968, Set of 6

By Marcel Breuer, Gavina

Located in Vicenza, IT

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

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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca Dining Room Chairs for Gavina Knoll, 1963, Set of 4
Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca Dining Room Chairs for Gavina Knoll, 1963, Set of 4

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...

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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome, Iron

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

Marcel Breuer MB-WB 301 Chair / Authentic Modern

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Zürich, CH

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

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1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel

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

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

By Knoll, Marcel Breuer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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

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1980s American Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel

Early Bauhaus "B21" Side Table Desk by Marcel Breuer Produced by Thonet, 1930s
Early Bauhaus "B21" Side Table Desk by Marcel Breuer Produced by Thonet, 1930s

Early Bauhaus "B21" Side Table Desk by Marcel Breuer Produced by Thonet, 1930s

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Stockholm, SE

Very rare and early Bauhaus "B21" desk / side table in black stained wood with chromed tubular steel base by Marcel Breuer produced by Thonet in Germany, 1930s. In good original cond...

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1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel

Gebruder S 35 Cantilever Cow Hide Lounge Armchair by Marcel Breuer
Gebruder S 35 Cantilever Cow Hide Lounge Armchair by Marcel Breuer

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

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Leather

Chrome Bauhaus Stool Thonet B8 by Marcel Breuer, 1930 'Eisengarn'
Chrome Bauhaus Stool Thonet B8 by Marcel Breuer, 1930 'Eisengarn'

Chrome Bauhaus Stool Thonet B8 by Marcel Breuer, 1930 'Eisengarn'

By Marcel Breuer, Thonet

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 Furniture

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Chrome

Mid-Century Mod Delfi White Marble Dining Table by Carlo Scarpa & Marcel Breuer
Mid-Century Mod Delfi White Marble Dining Table by Carlo Scarpa & Marcel Breuer

Mid-Century Mod Delfi White Marble Dining Table by Carlo Scarpa & Marcel Breuer

By Carlo Scarpa, Marcel Breuer

Located in Madrid, ES

Dining table mod. Delfi designed by Carlo Scarpa and Marcel Breuer for Gavina. Composed of two sculptural bases and a rectangular top 4 cm thick. Made in Carrara marble. Italy 1968. ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Carrara Marble

Chrome Bauhaus Stool Thonet B8 by Marcel Breuer, 1930/eisengarn
Chrome Bauhaus Stool Thonet B8 by Marcel Breuer, 1930/eisengarn

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 Furniture

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Chrome

Pair of Wassily Chairs by Knoll in Brown Leather and Chrome
Pair of Wassily Chairs by Knoll in Brown Leather and Chrome

Pair of Wassily Chairs by Knoll in Brown Leather and Chrome

By Marcel Breuer, Knoll

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...

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20th Century German Expressionist Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Chrome

Marcel Breuer Nesting Tables, Isokon c1935/36 First Production Made in Estonia
Marcel Breuer Nesting Tables, Isokon c1935/36 First Production Made in Estonia

Marcel Breuer Nesting Tables, Isokon c1935/36 First Production Made in Estonia

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Uxbridge, GB

Moulded birch veneered plywood Largest Table Width - 61 cm - 24.01 inches Depth - 46 cm - 18.11 inches Height - 37 cm - 14.56 inches Medium Table Width - 61 cm - 24.01 inches Depth ...

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Mid-20th Century Estonian Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Plywood

Italian Modern White Armchair Wassily B3 by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s
Italian Modern White Armchair Wassily B3 by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s

Italian Modern White Armchair Wassily B3 by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s

By Gavina, Marcel Breuer

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern White Armchair Wassily B3 by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s Iconic Armchair mod. Wassily, also known as the mod. B3, with a rectangular seat in white leather. The st...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel

Marcel Breuer Custom Dining Table from the Offices of Marcel Breuer, New York
Marcel Breuer Custom Dining Table from the Offices of Marcel Breuer, New York

Marcel Breuer Custom Dining Table from the Offices of Marcel Breuer, New York

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Chicago, IL

Marcel Breuer Custom Dining Table from the Offices of Marcel Breuer, New York 1965 A striking example of Modernist design, this custom dining table was created for the offices of Mar...

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1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Granite

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

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

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Milano, IT

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

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Bauhaus Chrome Armchair B34 by Marcel Breuer / Mücke & Melder, 1930s /Eisengarn
Bauhaus Chrome Armchair B34 by Marcel Breuer / Mücke & Melder, 1930s /Eisengarn

Bauhaus Chrome Armchair B34 by Marcel Breuer / Mücke & Melder, 1930s /Eisengarn

By Marcel Breuer, Mücke & Melder

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 Furniture

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Chrome

Set of Four Restored Bauhaus Cesca Chairs, by M. Breuer, Chrome, Italy, 1980s
Set of Four Restored Bauhaus Cesca Chairs, by M. Breuer, Chrome, Italy, 1980s

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

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Steel, Chrome

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

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

By Gavina, Marcel Breuer

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern brown leather armchairs Wassily by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s Pair of 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 Furniture

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Steel

2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta D4 Bauhaus Folding Lounge Chair Fabric & Chrome
2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta D4 Bauhaus Folding Lounge Chair Fabric & Chrome

2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta D4 Bauhaus Folding Lounge Chair 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 Furniture

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Steel

Italian modern white leather armchair Wassily by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s
Italian modern white leather armchair Wassily by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s

Italian modern white leather armchair Wassily by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s

By Marcel Breuer, Gavina

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern white leather armchair Wassily by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s Armchair model Wassily or B3 in white leather. The backrest, armrests, and seat are made entirely of ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Furniture

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Steel

TIMELESS PAIR OF ViNTAGE MARCEL BREUER CESCA KNOLL B32 CHROME BERGERE ARMCHAIRS
TIMELESS PAIR OF ViNTAGE MARCEL BREUER CESCA KNOLL B32 CHROME BERGERE ARMCHAIRS

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 Furniture

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Chrome

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.
Questions About Marcel Breuer Furniture
  • 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
    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 ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To 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 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
    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
    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
    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 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, 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
    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 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
    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 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
    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
    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
    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.
  • 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.