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Hungarian-American · 1902–1981

Marcel Breuer

A Bauhaus student turned master who pioneered tubular steel furniture before becoming one of the 20th century's most influential modernist architects.

Chairs by Marcel Breuer

Wassily Chair (Model B3)

Marcel Breuer

1925 · Bauhaus

1920s

Wassily Chair (Model B3)

Marcel Breuer

Source: MoMA • Editorial / Attribution

Cantilever Cesca Chair

Marcel Breuer

1928 · Bauhaus

1920s

Cantilever Cesca Chair

Marcel Breuer

Source: MoMA • Editorial / Attribution

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