SET OF 6 DINING ROOM CHAIRS B32 "CESCA" BY MARCEL BREUER FOR GAVINA KNOLL, ITALY 1963
Beautiful set of 6 original B32 “Cesca” dining chairs produced by Gavina in 1963.
They are all signed with the original paper mark "made in Italy".
Cesca chairs were originally designed in 1928 by French Hungarian architect Marcel Breuer and named after his daughter Francesca.
Gavina was the official Italian producer for Marcel Breuer furniture; in 1968 the society was bought by Knoll International, which took the ownership of the official license.
Modernist, architect and furniture designer, Marcel Breuer, extended the sculptural vocabulary he had developed in the carpentry shop at the Bauhaus into a personal architecture that made him one of the world’s most popular architects at the peak of 20th century design.
This Bauhaus style armchairs are part of the most important list from the 20th century design furniture collection. Chrome tube frame. Seat and back in Wicker Wien Straw with black lacquered beech edge. Very good vintage condition, Chrome structure in good condition, with only minor oxide or rust.
Designer: Marcel Breuer
Manufacturer: Gavina
Model: B32 "Cesca"
Material: Chromed metal, wicker, laquered beech wood.
Measurements:
Height: 80 cm
Width: 47 cm
Depth: 55 cm
Seat height: 44,5 cm
Condition:
Good, wear consistent with age and use.
Price excluding shipping:
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Please note that our FOUND ICONS are vintage and will never be in ‘NEW’ condition. All pieces will be subject to signs of aging and general wear, this is also reflected in our prices. They remain however fully functional, but it might show signs of age through scuffs, dings, faded finishes, minimal upholstery defects, or visible repairs. Please contact our team with any questions prior to purchase. We are happy to help!
