Marcel Breuer Italian Cesca Chair With Armrests By Knoll, 1960 70s
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Item details
Height
78.0 cm
Width
58.0 cm
Depth
58.0 cm
Wear conditions
Good
Wear conditions
Excellent
Shows little to no signs of wear and tear.
Good
May show slight traces of use in keeping with age. Most vintage and antique items fit into this condition.
Average
Likely to show signs of some light scratching and ageing but still remains in a fair condition.
Apparent Wear and Tear
Visible signs of previous use including scratches, chips or stains.
Please refer to condition report, images or make a seller enquiry for additional information.
Description
The iconic Italian CESCA chair with armrest in black lacquer comes from the 1960s-1970s. Cesca chairs are a worldwide recognized design created by Marcel Breuer in the late 1920s.
The presented chair comes from Northern Italy and is most likely by Knoll (Gavina, the previous Italian manufacturer that represented legendary architect’s designs used a sticker with a company name to mark its furniture). Knoll introduced the Cesca Chair in 1968 following its acquisition of the Gavina Group. Based on the degree of wear and tear as well as the preserved “Made in Italy” stamp, this particular chair probably comes from the late 60s or 70s.
The Cesca chairs were made from unreinforced tubular steel. This gives their structure greater elasticity and therefore more comfort. The chair is in its original vintage condition and features beautiful caning in a dark honey color cleaned and preserved with professional compound. The frames are traditionally in beech.
Informed by the principles of the Bauhaus, this simple, yet outstanding design resonates just as much as it did over ninety years ago, probably that’s the reason why it’s still manufactured today.
Our team thoroughly inspected the chair, confirming its stability and full functionality. It is in fantastic vintage condition with minor age-related signs, like light scratches on the black lacquer, which do not spoil the aesthetic.
Condition report:
Our goal is to restore the furniture to its best condition, considering its age of 60 years. Clients from all around the world have already trusted our work and its fruits. If you are new to vintage furniture, you can contact us for any possible explanations and close-ups of the piece.
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Estimated delivery time
One to two weeks
Free collection available
No
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Last updated: 24th March 2025
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