Marcel Breuer “Wassily” B3 Lounge Chair for Gavina, 1960s

£1,000.00

An original Marcel Breuer B3 “Wassily” lounge chair, produced by Gavina, Italy. Designed in 1925–26, the Wassily chair is a landmark of modernist design during the Bauhaus period, celebrated for its pioneering use of tubular steel and stripped-back functional form.

This example features a chromed tubular steel frame with black leather sling upholstery, retaining strong presence and authentic period character. The leather shows light wear and creasing consistent with age, while the frame remains structurally sound with a good surface finish.

A highly sought-after collector’s piece and an enduring icon of 20th-century design.

Condition:
Good vintage condition with age-related wear to leather and minor marks to the chrome, consistent with use.

Dimensions:
Width: approx. 79 cm
Depth: approx. 69 cm
Height: approx. 73 cm
Seat height: approx. 42 cm

An original Marcel Breuer B3 “Wassily” lounge chair, produced by Gavina, Italy. Designed in 1925–26, the Wassily chair is a landmark of modernist design during the Bauhaus period, celebrated for its pioneering use of tubular steel and stripped-back functional form.

This example features a chromed tubular steel frame with black leather sling upholstery, retaining strong presence and authentic period character. The leather shows light wear and creasing consistent with age, while the frame remains structurally sound with a good surface finish.

A highly sought-after collector’s piece and an enduring icon of 20th-century design.

Condition:
Good vintage condition with age-related wear to leather and minor marks to the chrome, consistent with use.

Dimensions:
Width: approx. 79 cm
Depth: approx. 69 cm
Height: approx. 73 cm
Seat height: approx. 42 cm