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Extremely rare Cesca Bauhaus ancestor, 1920s/30s - Curved solid iron - Vienna straw - To be restored
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The mother of all Cescas.
What I present to you is not the usual tubular steel Cesca. This is its much rarer and more primitive ancestor.
The structure is entirely of hand-bent solid iron, not hollow tubing. Extremely heavy, solid, with hand-crafted curves that betray a production from the very early Bauhaus era, in the late 1920s/early 1930s. This was when Breuer was still experimenting, inspired by the handlebars of his Adler bicycle, before Thonet's industrial production.
It's immediately obvious: the iron is solid, the welds are hand-welded, and the weight is almost double that of a classic Cesca. A museum piece, fit for an architectural studio, not just for simple furniture.
Technical specifications and condition details:
• Structure: Bent solid iron, not tubular steel. Significant period patina, surface oxidation, very solid. No play.
• Wood: Solid beech with sculptural armrests, consistent wear, needs refreshing.
• Vienna straw: Original. The backrest is still in good condition, but the seat needs to be completely redone - sagging in the center, frayed, as shown in the photo. This is a typical restoration on these chairs.
• Markings: No visible markings, stamps, or labels, as is typical of very early artisanal/small-workshop Bauhaus production.
• Rarity: A collector's item for those in the know. You won't find another one this easily.
I'm selling this as a conservative restoration project. The price reflects only the work on the seat; the chair itself is extremely rare.
Approximate dimensions: W 59 x D 60 x H 84 cm approx. - Significant weight (solid iron)
Materials: Solid iron, beech, hand-woven Vienna straw
Period: Attributed ca. 1928-1935
Specifications
ConditionGoodColorsYellow, BlackMaterialIron, RattanNumber of items1Height84 cmWidth63 cmDepth50 cmSeat height41 cm
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Private sellerSant’Eusanio del Sangro , ItalyOn Whoppah since July 2026 • 0 sales