Marcel Lajos Breuer (1902 - 1981) was a Hungarian-born American architect and furniture and lighting designer. He is best known for his contributions to the development of modernist architecture and furniture design in the 20th century.

Breuer was born in Pécs, Hungary and began his career as an apprentice to the architect, Josef Hoffmann in Vienna. He later studied at the Bauhaus school of design in Germany, where he developed an interest in modernist architecture and furniture design. He was a teacher at the Bauhaus school from 1920 to 1928, and during this time he began experimenting with new forms and materials, including the use of steel tubing in furniture design.

In the 1920s and 1930s, he moved to the United States, where he continued to work as an architect and designer, and established a successful practice in New York City. He designed many notable buildings during this time, including more...

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Pair of Wassily armchairs, reproduction model B3, designed by…

Reproduction Wassily Armchairs by Marcel Breuer in Tubular Chrome

Pair of Wassily armchairs, reproduction model B3, designed by Marcel Breuer. Tubular chrome frames with slung black leather seats. Height 81 cm, width 80 cm, depth 73 cm.

A Marcel Breuer Laccio coffee table for Knoll, designed 1925,…

A Marcel Breuer Laccio coffee table for Knoll, designed 1925, laminated top on polished chrome steel, 38 cm high, 128 cm wide, 50 cm deep

A set of six Marcel Breuer Cesca chairs, Italian circa 1980's,…

A set of six Marcel Breuer Cesca chairs, Italian circa 1980's, rattan and timber on polished chrome cantilever frames, 81 cm high, 88 cm wide, 55 cm deep

A two tier side table in the style of Marcel Breuer B12,…

A two tier side table in the style of Marcel Breuer B12, European, circa 1940's, veneered timber on polished steel frame, 71 cm high, 79 cm wide, 46 cm deep

A pair of Wassily style chairs, model B3, originally styled by…

A pair of Wassily style chairs, model B3, originally styled by Marcel Breuer. Chrome frames and white leather. 74 x 78 x 70 cm. (2)

After Marcel Breuer (Hungarian, 1902-1981), Wassily or model B3…

After Marcel Breuer (Hungarian, 1902-1981), Wassily or model B3 armchair, designed 1925, black leather, bent tubular plated steel frame, height 73 cm, width 78.5 cm, depth 70 cm. Provenance: Ben Stoner Antiques, Sydney

Marcel Breuer a pair of B33 chairs for Gavina, burnt orange…

B33 Chairs: Breuer's Iconic Burnt Orange Leather Seating

Marcel Breuer a pair of B33 chairs for Gavina, burnt orange leather seating and backing over chromed tubular metal frames with plastic feet caps, Hungary-Germany / the United States of America / Italy, designed 1927. C 1960s, 78 cm high, 49.5 cm wide, 61…

Marcel Breuer, set of six 'Cescar' chairs, classic tubular…

Breuer's Cescar Chairs: Iconic Tubular Cantilevered Rattan Seating Set

Marcel Breuer, set of six 'Cescar' chairs, classic tubular cantilevered frame holding woven rattan back and seats, manufacturer unknown.

Marcel Breuer style chrome and leather armchairs, 89 cm high,…

Chrome and Leather Armchairs in Marcel Breuer Style

Marcel Breuer style chrome and leather armchairs, 89 cm high, 55 cm across the arms

Marcel Breuer side chair for Icf, solid aluminium, ribbed…

Limited Edition Marcel Breuer Side Chair

Marcel Breuer side chair for Icf, solid aluminium, ribbed leather. Limited production. Germany / Italy, c 1985, 85 cm high, 59 cm wide, 60 cm deep.

Marcel Breuer (Hungarian, 1902-1981), set of four Cesca dining…

Breuer's Cesca Chairs

Marcel Breuer (Hungarian, 1902-1981), set of four Cesca dining chairs, bent wood and rattan, chrome legs height 80 cm width 46 cm depth 49 cm (each). Provenance: Private Collection, Denmark.

Cesca bar stools pair of cantilevered, painted red frames with…

Breuer's Red Rattan Cantilever Bar Stools

Cesca bar stools pair of cantilevered, painted red frames with rattan seats and backs, designed by Marcel Breuer, height 98 cm

In the manner of Marcel Breuer pair of Wassily chairs, black…

Black Leather Wassily Chairs with Polished Chrome

In the manner of Marcel Breuer pair of Wassily chairs, black leather and polished chrome tubular metal, Europe, c 1980s, 73 cm high, 79 cm wide, 66 cm deep

Marcel Breuer (Hungarian, 1902-1981), pair of S 35 armchairs,…

Breuer's S 35 Armchairs by Thonet

Marcel Breuer (Hungarian, 1902-1981), pair of S 35 armchairs, designed 1929, manufactured by Thonet, chromed tubular steel, timber and black leather, retain Anibou label (2), height 83 cm width 65 cm depth 84 cm. Provenance: Anibou, Sydney. Private…

A pair of cantilevered tubular chrome and black leather chairs,…

Chrome and Leather Cantilever Chairs, Marcel Breuer Design, 1970's Italy

A pair of cantilevered tubular chrome and black leather chairs, after the original design by Marcel Breuer, Italian, 1970's

Marcel Breuer, a pair of Wassily or 'Model B3' chairs,…

Breuer's Black Leather Wassily Chairs

Marcel Breuer, a pair of Wassily or 'Model B3' chairs, originally designed by in 1925-1926, in black leather and tubular steel; manufacturer unknown

A Marcel Breuer Cesca style tan leather and chrome chair

Tan Leather and Chrome Chair in Cesca Style

A Marcel Breuer Cesca style tan leather and chrome chair

Marcel Breuer (Hungarian, 1902-1981), Pair of S 32 V Cantilever…

Breuer Cantilever Chairs by Thonet

Marcel Breuer (Hungarian, 1902-1981), Pair of S 32 V Cantilever Chairs, designed 1929, manufactured by Thonet, bent solid wood and cane with black finish, chromed tubular steel, retain manufacturer's labels (2), height 82 cm. Provenance: Anibou, Sydney

Marcel Breuer (Hungarian, 1902-1981), Pair of S 32 V Cantilever…

Breuer Cantilever Chairs by Thonet

Marcel Breuer (Hungarian, 1902-1981), Pair of S 32 V Cantilever Chairs, designed 1929, manufactured by Thonet, bent solid wood and cane with black finish, chromed tubular steel, retain manufacturer's labels (2), height 82 cm. Provenance: Anibou, Sydney

Marcel Breuer (Hungarian, 1902-1981), pair of Wassily armchairs,…

Breuer Wassily Armchairs

Marcel Breuer (Hungarian, 1902-1981), pair of Wassily armchairs, designed 1925/ c. 1980, manufacture by Fasem, tubular chrome-plated steel frame, brown leather, each retains manufacturer's label (2), height 73 cm width 77 cm depth 66 cm

After Marcel Breuer pair of 'Wassily' chairs by Artes…

Breuer's Black Leather and Chrome 'Wassily' Chairs

After Marcel Breuer pair of 'Wassily' chairs by Artes Arredorama, black stitched leather over polished chrome frame, designed 74 cm high, 78 cm wide, 70 cm deep

Marcel Breuer (Hungarian, 1902-1981), pair of Wassily armchairs,…

Breuer Wassily Armchairs

Marcel Breuer (Hungarian, 1902-1981), pair of Wassily armchairs, designed 1925/ c. 1980, manufacture by Fasem, tubular chrome-plated steel frame, brown leather, each retains manufacturer's label (2), height 73 cm width 77 cm depth 66 cm. Provenance:…

A pair of Wassily style chairs, contemporary chairs designed in…

Faux Leather Wassily Style Chairs with Steel Frame

A pair of Wassily style chairs, contemporary chairs designed in style to mimic the iconic Marcel Breuer chair, faux leather upholstery with steel frame, height 75 cm, width 77 cm, depth 67 cm

A set of ten Marcel Breuer Bauhaus cantilever chairs, designed…

Breuer Bauhaus Cantilever Chairs with Leather Seats

A set of ten Marcel Breuer Bauhaus cantilever chairs, designed in 1928 for Govina, eventually manufactured in 1940. Chrome tubular frame with black leather seat and backrest secured with cross hatched lacing, height 89 cm, width 46 cm, depth 67 cm.…

After Marcel Breuer pair of Wassily style chairs, model B3…

Chromed Steel and Vinyl Chairs by Marcel Breuer

After Marcel Breuer pair of Wassily style chairs, model B3 style, c1970s, tubular chromed steel frames and black vinyl, height 74 cm, width 76 cm, depth 71 cm

Marcel Breuer side chair for Isoken, lightweight chair made out…

Breuer Isoken Side Chair

Marcel Breuer side chair for Isoken, lightweight chair made out of 9 pieces of wood, United Kingdom, originally designed 1936

A Garth Chester Curvesse chair, C. 1944, bent plywood, height…

Garth Chester's Iconic Curvesse Chair

A Garth Chester Curvesse chair, C. 1944, bent plywood, height 80 cm, width 60 cm, diameter 70 cm, Auckland born Garth Chester (1916-1968) is a pioneer of New Zealand design and, just looking at the Curvesse chair, it isn't hard to see why. Following in…

Marcel Breuer (Hungarian, 1902-1981), D4 folding chair,…

Breuer's D4 Folding Chair

Marcel Breuer (Hungarian, 1902-1981), D4 folding chair, designed 1926/ c. 2000 manufactured by Tecta, nickel-plated steel, red cordura fabric, retains 'Bauhaus original Modell' plastic label

John Breuer pair of 'Illusion' tables for Essey, moulded clear…

Illusion Tables by John Breuer for Essey

John Breuer pair of 'Illusion' tables for Essey, moulded clear acrylic, German, designed c 2011, 55 cm high, 50 cm deep

Pair of Marcel Breuer chromed tubular steel and woven rattan…

Breuer Rattan Cantilever Chairs

Pair of Marcel Breuer chromed tubular steel and woven rattan cantilever chairs

Marcel Breuer 'Wassily' chair for Fasem, chrome steel tubing…

Fasem's Marcel Breuer 'Wassily' Chair

Marcel Breuer 'Wassily' chair for Fasem, chrome steel tubing and black leather, Italy, designed 1925, manufactured by Fasem 1970s, 39 cm high, 120 cm wide, 120 cm deep

A pair of Marcel Breuer design Wassily chairs late 20th century…

Breuer Wassily Chairs: Chrome and Leather Design

A pair of Marcel Breuer design Wassily chairs late 20th century chrome and leather style construction, height 80 cm

In the style of Marcel Breuer six cantilever chairs, polished…

Chrome & Leather Cantilever Chairs, Italy 1970s

In the style of Marcel Breuer six cantilever chairs, polished chrome and tan leather, Italy, c 1970s

A pair of model B3 'Wassily' chairs, originally designed by…

Pair of Marcel Breuer B3 Chairs

A pair of model B3 'Wassily' chairs, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1926, purchased Parnell, Auckland c. 1985, height 74 cm, width 78 cm, depth 73 cm

A leather and chrome cantilever chair in the style Marcel…

Marcel Breuer Style Leather and Chrome Cantilever Chair

A leather and chrome cantilever chair in the style Marcel Breuer, 80 cm high, 56 cm deep, 50 cm wide

A 1950s low line coffee table in the style of Marcel Breuer, 27…

Low Line Coffee Table in Marcel Breuer Style

A 1950s low line coffee table in the style of Marcel Breuer, 27 cm high, 90 cm wide, 50 cm deep

A brown leather Breuer style chair

Brown Leather Breuer Chair

A brown leather Breuer style chair

Marcel Breuer, set of four teak and aluminium outdoor chairs.

Teak and aluminium outdoor chairs by Marcel Breuer

Marcel Breuer, set of four teak and aluminium outdoor chairs.

A pair of Safari chairs designed by Marcel Breuer cowhide…

Breuer Safari Chairs with Cowhide Leather and Chrome Base

A pair of Safari chairs designed by Marcel Breuer cowhide leather on chrome base (missing arm rests) 62 x 64 x 60 cm

A modernist chair in the style of Marcel Breuer 82 x 57 x 82 cm

Marcel Breuer-style Modernist Chair

A modernist chair in the style of Marcel Breuer 82 x 57 x 82 cm

A Wassily chair designed by Marcel Breuer and a cantilever chair

Breuer's Cantilever & Wassily Chairs

A Wassily chair designed by Marcel Breuer and a cantilever chair

A pair of black Wassily chairs designed by Marcel Breuer 73 x…

Black Wassily Chairs by Marcel Breuer

A pair of black Wassily chairs designed by Marcel Breuer 73 x 77 x 66 cm (each)

Marcel Breuer (Hungarian, 1902-1981). Pair of Wassily club…

Breuer's Wassily Chairs (Pair)

Marcel Breuer (Hungarian, 1902-1981). Pair of Wassily club chairs or model B3 chairs manufactured by Cassina, black leather and tubular chromed steel frames, (2)

A Marcel Breuer B3 Wassily chair. C. 1925 Hungary / America.…

Rare Canvas Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer

A Marcel Breuer B3 Wassily chair. C. 1925 Hungary / America. Produced in rare canvas, first official covering before leather (Af, stained and worn)

Marcel Breuer (Hungarian 1902 -1981), pair of Wassily lounge…

Pair of Wassily Lounge Chairs by Marcel Breuer

Marcel Breuer (Hungarian 1902 -1981), pair of Wassily lounge chairs, c. 1970 made in Italy, chromed steel frame with black leather upholstery, retains decal label (2). Height 72 cm. Width 67 cm. Depth 78 cm

Two Italian Marcel Cesca chairs by Marcel Breuer

Italian Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs

Two Italian Marcel Cesca chairs by Marcel Breuer

Pair of 1970's Marcel Breuer Wassily chairs, linen fabric and…

1970's Wassily Chairs with Linen Fabric and Chrome Steel

Pair of 1970's Marcel Breuer Wassily chairs, linen fabric and chrome tube steel, paper label under seats. Reads Klga S.p.A via Flaminia, Tessuto Tela 02 100 % Lino. A norma della legge N 883 26/11/73, approx. 73 cm high, 78 cm W, (2)

Wassily chair (model B3), after Marcel Breuer, chrome plated…

Breuer's B3 Chair: Chrome and Leather Design Classic

Wassily chair (model B3), after Marcel Breuer, chrome plated steel with black leather seat and back

A pair of (B.3) Wassily chairs c.1980 originally designed by…

1980 Wassily Chairs by Marcel Breuer

A pair of (B.3) Wassily chairs c.1980 originally designed by Marcel Breuer 1925

Marcel Breuer, pair of Wassily lounge chairs, designed c. 1925,…

Wassily Lounge Chairs by Marcel Breuer

Marcel Breuer, pair of Wassily lounge chairs, designed c. 1925, chromed steel frame, black leather. Height 72 cm

Marcel Breuer, rare cantilever armchair, Italy c. 1980,…

ICF Italy Cantilever Armchair by Marcel Breuer

Marcel Breuer, rare cantilever armchair, Italy c. 1980, manufactured by ICF Italy. Height 86 cm