What Is a Cesca Chair?
The Cesca chair is a cantilever chair designed by Hungarian architect and designer Marcel Breuer (1902-1981).
The “Cesca” in Cesca chair comes from the name of Marcel Breuer’s beloved daughter, Francesca.
The Cesca chair is one of the “most famous metal chairs in the world” because it is made from a basic structure of only one steel pipe, combined with a rattan upholstered backrest and seat, which provides just the right amount of bounce when sitting on it.
Uses of the Cesca Chair
The Cesca chair was first announced to the world in 1929, so even today, over 90 years later, it is still a masterpiece of cantilever construction, used in a variety of situations, and is one of the “most famous metal chairs” in the world.
As a highly convenient and comfortable chair, it is used not only in homes but also in offices and various other places, such as conference rooms.
Principle of the Cesca Chair
The Cesca chair has a cantilever structure without rear legs, which allows for a comfortable sitting position with moderate elasticity when sitting on the chair, and this single strong steel pipe supports the weight of the person sitting on it.
The novel design of the Cesca chair, in which a single steel pipe is bent into a chair, is recognized worldwide as a masterpiece of industrial design, and has won acclaim.
In a court case to determine who was the original designer of the Cesca chair, Marcel Breuer lost to Dutch designer Mart Stamm, and Mart Stamm’s is considered the original by the world.
However, the Cesca chair has since been reproduced many times and is still in use today, so there is no doubt that it is an excellent design.
Tohnet is considered being the best-known authentic Cesca chair.
The Cesca chair, which combines the hard texture of pipe and the gentle texture of rattan, can be used in a wide variety of spaces, including natural wood spaces, modern spaces with a lot of glass and metal, dining rooms, and workspaces.