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Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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
Pair of Midcentury Marcel Breuer Chrome and Rattan Cesca Chairs for Gavina 1970s
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Roma, IT
Set of wonderful two mid-century chromed metal and rattan chairs "Cesca model". These amazing chairs were designed by Marcel Breuer and produced for Gavina in Italy during the 1970s....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Metal, Chrome

MidCentury Cesca Armchair in Chrome and Straw by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous mid-century Cesca armchair in chromed metal and woven wicker chairs. These beautiful chair was designed by Marcel Breuer and produced by Gavina in Italy during the 1960s. T...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Metal, Chrome

Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Side/Dining Chairs, 1980
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Side/Dining Chairs, 1980. Newly reupholstered green boucle. 6 of the green chairs have sold. We have a large quantity of these chairs. You are welcome t...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Bouclé

Mid-Century Knoll Spoleto Chairs 1970s Set of 4
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Knoll Spoleto chairs. Marcel Breuer designed the B33 chair in 1927, it is based on the cantilever principle (cantilevered), in the same spirit as t...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Chrome and Black Cesca Chair Designed by Marcel Breuer Made in Italy circa 1970s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
Chic Cesca arm chair, designed by Marcel Breuer. Iconic and timeless Bauhaus chair, still relevant to today’s interior spaces. This chair was produced ...
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Late 20th Century Italian International Style Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Original Gavina Set of Four "Cesca" Chairs by M. Breuer, 1965
By Marcel Breuer, Simon Gavina Editions
Located in Sacile, PN
Four Cesca chairs designed by Marcel Breuer for Gavina dated circa 1965 (the project was created in 1928). This first serie is hand sewn straw thread fo...
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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Mid-Century Knoll Spoleto Chairs 1970s Sold Individually.
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Knoll Spoleto chairs. Marcel Breuer designed the B33 chair in 1927, it is based on the cantilever principle (cantilevered), in the same spirit as the famous B3 chair or “Wassily chai...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Set of four Mid Century Modern Marcel Breuer B64 Cesca Chairs Italy 1970
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Set of four Cesca chairs model B64, with armrests. Tubular steel chromed structure in good condition (only one of them has an area of wear on the chrome, see last image). Beechwood ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

B32 Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. These Cesca chairs are an original example of the armless B32 chair by Marcel Breuer. They are ext...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Bentwood

Marcel Breuer B64 Cesca Dining Room Arm Chair for Gavina Knoll, 1968, Set of 6
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Beautiful set of 6 original B64 “Cesca” dining chairs produced by Gavina in 1968. Cesca chairs were originally designed in 1928 by French Hungarian architect Marcel Breuer and named ...
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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome, Iron

Marcel Breuer for Gavina Set of 6 "Cesca" Chairs, Italy 1960s
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Naples, IT
Set of 6 Cesca chairs designed by Marcel Breuer, produced by Gavina in 1960. The chairs show slight signs of wear, the seats are original Vienna straw. The combination of Vienna stra...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Mid Century Modern Knoll Cesca Armchairs- Set of 2
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Hollywood, FL
Add a touch of sophistication to your home or office with these authentic KNOLL Marcel Breuer CESCA Modern Armchairs with the original maker’s mark sticker affixed underneath one of ...
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Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Set of Four Tanned Cognac Marcel Breuer Cesca Dining Chairs
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Dallas, TX
Bold and modern, iconic set of four Marcel Breuer's revolutionary Cesca (B32) dining armchairs. The simple design combines an Industrial Age aesthetic of tubular steel inspired by a ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

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 Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Set of Six Mid-century Italian Modern Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs 70s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Set of six Cesca chairs, model B32, made in Italy in the 1970s. Some show signs of wear on the chrome but in general they are in good condition. Black lacquered beech wood frames an...
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Early 17th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

White Framed Marcel Breuer 'B64' Cesca Armchair w/ Cane Seat by Gavina, c. 1960
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming 'B64' Cesca Chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina Italy, circa 1960s. Named after his daughter Francesca the 'Cesca' is an attractive side or dining chair on a white painted met...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

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 Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Pair of Mid Century Cesca Chairs by Gavina, Design Marcel Breuer, Italy 60s
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Lucija, SI
This pair of Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair was made in Italy in '60s by Gavina The chairs are labeled It's fabulous iconic piece of furniture and also very comfortable to sit on. It's perfect for the dining area or as a decorative vintage piece for your home. ............................................ Designed in 1928, Marcel Breuer’s B32 chair...
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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Metal, Chrome

S64 Cesca dining chairs Marcel Breuer inspired - Italy
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Nice set of armchairs with a a chromed-steel tubular cantilever base and a caned seat and back encased in a frame of beech. Inspired on the famous Cesca chairs from Marcel Breuer. M...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

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 Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern Italian Set of Chrome and Black Cesca Chair by Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian set of 3 chrome cantilever Cesca chair with black lacquered wood profiles by Marcel Breuer. The chairs are in really good ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

4 Italian Marcel Breuer Knoll Cesca Tubular Chrome Caned Dining Arm Chairs
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Dayton, OH
Four vintage Marcel Breuer Cesca Gavina Knoll dining armchairs. Made of tubular steel / chrome featuring caned seat and back with ebonized frame and arms. Linearity balanced by su...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Set of 4 1960's Marcel Breuer Cesca chairs with arms, Stendig labels
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 4 Original Marcel Breuer "Cesca" arm chairs 1960's With "Stendig" manufacturer labels. Breuer first designed this chair in 1928. Originally known as the B32, the chair’s revelatory use of material and simple form made it an international sensation—nothing like it existed at the time. In the early-1960s, the Modern Italian furniture manufacturer Gavina Group acquired the rights to the design. The company’s founder and owner, Dino Gavina, decided to rename the chair “the Cesca...
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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Cane

Cesca Chairs with Black Frames 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 Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Four Vintage Matteo Grassi MG5 Marcel Breuer Cognac Brown Leather Armchairs 4
By Matteo Grassi, Marcel Breuer
Located in GB
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 Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Legendary tubular steel chairs S 32 & S 64, Marcel Breuer for Thonet
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Neuss, NW
Legendary tubular steel chairs, model S 32 and S 64, designed by Marcel Breuer for Thonet (1928). High-quality frame made of chromed tubular steel. The seat and backrest of S 64 are covered with the original "Viennese Wickerwork" on a wooden frame, the seats and backrests of the five S 32 chairs...
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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Mid Century Modern Cesca Chair by Marcel Breuer for Knoll
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Set of 22 dining Cesca chairs designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928 and produced since that year till today. At the moment Knoll have the rights to do it. Chrome plated tubular frame, se...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

1970s Pair of Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Upholstered Armchairs in Blue Fabric
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of 1970s vintage Cesca armchairs upholstered in blue fabric, produced by Knoll and designed by Marcel Breuer. The Cesca chair is an...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Set of Four Cesca Chairs Made in Italy Designed by Breuer c. 1970s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional set of four Cesca chairs, originally designed by Marcel Breuer circa 1920’s, these are later vintage examples, made in Italy circa 1970’s. The chairs are newly reuphols...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

B5 for Marcel Breuer Set of 4 Chrome Leather Bauhaus Dining Chairs for Tecta
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of four gorgeous B5 dining chairs, designed by Marcel Breuer. These vintage examples are in fabulouscondition withcognac uph...
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1980s German Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

2018 Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Armchair in Blue & Black Fabric, Model 50A
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Cesca armchair, model 50A, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. The listed price includes one 50A chair, and we have several available for individual purchase. The...
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2010s American Modern Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Nickel, Steel

Pair of 4 Marcel Breuer B64 Design Cesca Chairs by Gavina, circa 1960
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 4 Chairs, model Cesca, designed by Marcel Breuer. Manufactured in Italy around 1960 by Gavina manufacturer. Metal pipe frame, wood seat and back structure and rattan. In good...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

1970s Set of Eight Marcel Breuer Model B5 Side Dining Chairs in Tan Leather
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of 8 Model B5 side chairs, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1926. This particular set dates to the 1970s. The listed price includes the set of eight. Their simpl...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Marcel Breuer Cesca Armchairs Midcentury
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of midcentury Marcel Breuer Cesca armchairs in natural finish. Cane seats and backs. Classic chrome cantilever frames. We polish all chrome.
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Mid-20th Century Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

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 Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome, Iron

Black Dining Chair "Cesca" B32 by Marcel Breuer for Fasem, Italy, 1970
By Fasem International, Marcel Breuer
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Black dining chair "Cesca" B32 by Marcel Breuer for Fasem, Italy, 1970s Introducing the iconic "Cesca" B32 dining chair by Marcel Breuer, expertly crafted by Italian brand Fasem in the 1970s. This Classic chair has remained a favorite among interior designers and design enthusiasts alike, thanks to its timeless elegance and unparalleled comfort. Marcel Breuer, the renowned Bauhaus designer, revolutionized the world of furniture design with his innovative use of materials and avant-garde approach. The Cesca...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Marcel Breuer B64 Cesca Dining Chairs with Arms set of Six
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Chicago, IL
Marcel Breuer B64 Cesca Dining Chairs with Arms set of Six, Italy, the 1970s production. Seat height 18
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

1930s Cesca Armchair by Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A minimal Cesca armchair designed by Marcel Breuer featuring caned seat and back on a cantilevered tubular chrome frame. Originally from the Levy House...
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1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

"CESCA CHAIRS" 1930s Marcel Breuer Armchairs & Chairs Chrome Made in Poland
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
SALE ONE WEEK ONLY "CESCA CHAIR" 1930s Marcel Breuer Armchairs & Chairs Made in Poland, Chrome, Steel and Cane Marcel Breuer conceived the firs...
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1930s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Bauhaus B33 Dining Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy 60s, Set of 4
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Lucija, SI
Set of 4 chairs B33 designed by Marcel Breuer in dark brown leather. Produced by Gavina in the 60s. They are in good vintage condition with minor traces of age, as visible on photos.
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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Four Restored Vintage Brown Leather Marcel Breuer B34 Fasem Dining Armchairs 4
By Marcel Breuer, Fasem International
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this one of a kind suite of four, fully restored, Marcel Breuer, Fasem, B34 armchairs in hand dyed brown leather retailed through Fasem Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price These truly are a very rare suite, it's hard to find one of these chairs from this era let alone four, they have all been restored to include having the leather washed back, they’ve then been hand dyed six times, lightly antiqued, sealed then finally waxed down and polished. They are the only suite in the entire world in this exact colour and look a million dollars. They are also super comfortable hence they have stood the test of time and become a true icon. These have countless credits to their name, they have been exhibition in the metropolitan museum of art, the V&A, they have won awards, anyone who is a fine furniture connoisseur will recognize them straight away Condition wise, they have been restored as mentioned, the idea being to keep all the original patina which shows the age and wear, but giving them a one off colour Dimensions Height:- 86cm Width:- 49cm Depth:- 63.5cm Seat height:- 45.5cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask Any questions please feel free to ask before you bid This item is available for collection from our Pulborough warehouses RH20 1DF. We can have it delivered nationwide to include Scotland Wales and Ireland. Please contact me via email or my contact information...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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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 cantile...
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1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Italian Mid-Century Metal Beech Vienna Straw Cesca Chair Breuer for Gavina 1960
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern matt black metal tubolar, white beech and Vienna straw Cesca chair, by Marcel Breuer and produced by Gavina in 1960s Cesca model chair, with matt black pa...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

SIX RESTORED ViNTAGE BROWN LEATHER MARCEL BREUER B34 FASEM DINING ARMCHAIRS 6
By Marcel Breuer, Fasem International
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this one of a kind suite of six, fully restored, Marcel Breuer, Fasem, B34 armchairs in hand dyed brown leat...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Set of eight Vintage Marcel Breuer B32 “Cesca” Design Chairs Italy Chrome Black
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
This set of eight Marcel Breuer B32 "Cesca" chairs by Gavina is the epitome of modern and stylish design. Crafted with a sleek, chrome-plated frame and cane woven seat and back in bl...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Marcel Breuer B64 Cesca Dining Room Arm Chair for Gavina Knoll, 1968, Set of 4
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Beautiful set of 4 original B64 “Cesca” dining chairs produced by Gavina in 1968. Cesca chairs were originally designed in 1928 by French Hungarian architect Marcel Breuer and named ...
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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome, Iron

Set of 4 S32 dining chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Set of 4 'cesca' S32 bauhaus design chairs. Original design dates from 1926 by Marcel breuer. These where produced and labelled by Gavina in the 1970s Tubular chrome frame, cane s...
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1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Rattan

5 Marcel Breuer for Knoll Blue and Black Upholstered Cesca Chairs
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Glorious set of 5 Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca chairs. The authentic chairs have the Knoll Studios name and Marcel Breuer’s signature embossed on the metal frames. This particular set dates to 2019 and looks to have been scarcely used. The upper portion of the features black fabric that feels similar to wool or felt. The seat is a teal blue with a tweed-type weave. These timeless chairs have been around since the 1920s and still look cutting edge! The tubular chromed steel frame is shaped into an innovative cantilever form. The cantilever acts as a spring adding flexibility and comfort. Knoll collectors will be pleased to know that we have Bertoia Diamond chairs, a Florence Knoll armchair, Eames Naugahyde pad shell chairs...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Mid Century Set of 8 Breuer Cantilever Cane and Chrome Arm and Side Chairs
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A mid century modern set of 8 Breuer cantilever cane and chrome arm and side chairs. This wonderful set of Breuer dining chairs includes four armchai...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Cane

Six Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Chairs, Lacquer, 1960s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Stamford, CT
Six Mid-Century Modern Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Chairs, Lacquer, 1960s Set of six 'Cesca' chairs designed by Marcel Breuer for Knoll International. ...
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1960s Vintage Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Four Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina
By Marcel Breuer
Located in London, England
Cesca chairs, also known as Cesca-style chairs, are a type of modernist furniture design that has become an iconic piece of 20th-century design. They were created by the Hungarian-born American designer Marcel Breuer in the late 1920s. The name "Cesca" is derived from Breuer's daughter's name, Francesca. Cesca chairs are known for their minimalist and Bauhaus-inspired aesthetic. They represent the principles of the Bauhaus school, which emphasized functionality, simplicity, and the use of modern materials. Cesca chairs have achieved iconic status in the world of design and are considered classics of modernist furniture design. They are part of the permanent collections of many museums and are still in production by various furniture manufacturers. Set off four Cesca chairs finished in black by Marcel Breuer for Gavina SpA...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marcel Breuer Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Marcel Breuer dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Marcel Breuer dining room chairs 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 dining room chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original dining room chairs 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 dining room chairs by Matteo Grassi, Chiavari, and Pierre Cardin. Prices for Marcel Breuer dining room chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $296 and can go as high as $28,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,226.
Questions About Marcel Breuer Dining Room 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
    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
    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 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
    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
    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 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
    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
    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 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 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
    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
    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.

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