Vintage 1970s Marcel Breuer Wassily Chair

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Seller's Notes:Bring a piece of design history into your home with this authentic 1970s Marcel Breuer Wassily Chair (Model B3). Originally conceived at the Bauhaus in 1925, this iconic cantilever lounge chair holds a permanent place in the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) collection and remains a timeless centerpiece for any living room, office, or reading nook. Owned by the same family since the 1970s, this vintage piece is in excellent condition. It features rich navy blue heavy belting leather straps paired with a gleaming tubular steel frame. True to authentic vintage production from this era, the frame showcases smoothly welded and chromed tube ends—a hallmark detail sought after by mid-century modern collectors. Key Details: • Designer: Marcel Breuer • Era: Vintage 1970s • Color & Materials: Navy blue belting leather and polished tubular chrome • Authenticity Feature: Smoothly welded and chromed tube ends (no plastic caps) • Condition: Excellent vintage condition; leather is taut and well-kept, and chrome is bright with minimal wear consistent with age

Two iconic Wassily armchairs designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925/26, also known as the 'B3' chair. Unknown Italian production, circa 1970s.

Brand: Other

Collection: Breuer Wassily

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