Marcel Breuer used and vintage: Wassily, Laccio and cantilever chairs

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Marcel Breuer brought tubular steel into the living room at the Bauhaus: in 1925 with the Wassily armchair, in 1928 with the cantilever chair everyone now knows as the Cesca.

At 2nd home you will find Marcel Breuer used and vintage: the Wassily armchair by Gavina and Knoll, the Cesca cantilever chair and its Thonet siblings S32 and S64, the Laccio tables, the B9 nesting tables and the B22 side table, plus tubular steel models like B34, B35 and B40 by Thonet and Tecta. Every piece is described with photos of its true condition. Related classics await in Bauhaus design and among the cantilever chairs.

Cesca, B32, S32: which chair is which?

It is the same design under three names. Breuer called it B32, Thonet still builds it as the S32, with armrests as the S64. Knoll sells it as the Cesca, named after Breuer's daughter Francesca. Cane in a beech frame, chromed tubular steel, and it flexes as you sit because it has no back legs.

How do you recognise an original?

By the maker's stamp or label from Thonet, Knoll, Gavina or Tecta, by the quality of the chrome and by neatly woven cane. The Knoll Wassily armchair carries a label in the frame. What we know about maker and year is stated in every description.

Why buy Breuer used?

Because tubular steel and leather are built for constant use and a used Breuer with patina is often more beautiful than a new one. You pay far less than list price, and good originals are sought after by collectors. Many pieces come as sets, such as four S32 chairs or two Wassily armchairs, and matching second-hand sets are rare.

Frequently asked questions and answers

What furniture did Marcel Breuer design?

The most well-known are theWassily Chair (B3), theCesca Chair (B32)and theCantilever chair B64with armrest – all tubular steel classics with Bauhaus DNA.

Why are Breuer’s furniture considered design icons?

He was one of the first to use industrial tubular steel in furniture design. His designs combine lightness with stability and are groundbreaking both functionally and aesthetically.

How do I care for tubular steel furniture like the Wassily Chair?

Simply clean tubular steel with a soft cloth and glass cleaner. Depending on the material type, leather or canvas should be gently cleaned regularly and treated with care products if necessary.

Which styles can Breuer furniture be combined with?

They fit perfectly withbauhaus,IndustrialorMinimal Style– but they also work excellently as a contrast to warm wood or carpets.

How do I recognize original Breuer pieces?

Originals byThonet,KnollorTectacarry the appropriate brand labels. At 2nd home, you'll find vintage furniture described with condition and photos.

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