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Pair of Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs for Thonet, Chrome and Cane, 1977
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Product description
Pair of Original Marcel Breuer Cesca Cantilever Chairs for Thonet, Germany, 1977
A beautiful matching pair of vintage Cesca chairs designed by Marcel Breuer and manufactured by Thonet in Germany in 1977.
These iconic Bauhaus chairs feature polished tubular chrome-plated steel frames, natural beechwood seat and backrest surrounds, and traditional woven cane panels.
Their distinctive cantilever construction creates an elegant floating silhouette, combining the visual lightness of modernist tubular steel furniture with the warmth and texture of natural materials.
Both chairs retain their authentic vintage character and feature the original THONET 77 marking on the wooden frames.
DESIGN HISTORY
Designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928, the Cesca chair is one of the defining achievements of the Bauhaus movement and an enduring icon of 20th-century modern furniture.
Breuer’s innovative use of bent tubular steel transformed conventional chair construction, replacing traditional rear legs with a flexible cantilever frame.
The combination of industrial chrome-plated steel and traditional woven cane demonstrates the designer’s ability to unite modern technology with established craftsmanship.
Named after Breuer’s daughter Francesca, the Cesca chair has remained a celebrated design classic for nearly a century.
MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION
The chairs feature continuous chrome-plated tubular steel cantilever frames, supporting shaped natural beechwood seats and backrests.
Both the seats and backrests incorporate traditional woven cane, providing a visually delicate texture that contrasts beautifully with the reflective metal construction.
The gently curved wooden frames soften the geometric composition, creating a harmonious balance between natural materials and industrial design.
AUTHENTICITY
Both chairs feature the THONET 77 marking, visible on the wooden frames.
The markings identify the manufacturer and indicate production in 1977.
These original vintage examples retain the material character, proportions, and construction details associated with Thonet’s historic production.
DIMENSIONS
Each chair:
Overall height: 79 cm / 31.10 in
Seat height: 44 cm / 17.32 in
Width: 46 cm / 18.11 in
Depth: 57 cm / 22.44 in
DETAILS
Designer: Marcel Breuer
Manufacturer: Thonet
Model: Cesca
Origin: Germany
Production year: 1977
Period: Late 20th Century
Style: Bauhaus / Modernist
Materials: Chrome-plated steel, beechwood, woven cane
Quantity: Pair of 2
CONDITION
Good original vintage condition with minor signs of age and use.
The chrome-plated steel frames retain their attractive reflective finish, showing occasional light scratches and surface wear consistent with age.
The natural beechwood frames display a warm original finish with minor signs of use.
The woven cane seats and backrests remain visually attractive, preserving their characteristic geometric pattern.
Please refer to the detailed photographs for a complete impression of their condition.
SHIPPING
Worldwide shipping available.
The chairs will be carefully protected and securely packed for safe international transportation.
An elegant pair of authentic 1977 Thonet Cesca chairs, representing one of the most influential and enduring furniture designs of the Bauhaus era.
Product Number: 260846
Specifications
CategoryDining chairsConditionVery goodColorsBrown, SilverMaterialWood, Rattan, ChromeNumber of items1StyleMid Century Modern, BauhausHeight79 cmWidth46 cmDepth57 cmSeat height44 cmSeller locationLitomerice, CzechiaDelivery optionsDelivery or pickup
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ProfessionalLitomerice, CzechiaOn Whoppah since October 2024 • 43 sales