Person    | Male  Born 21/5/1902  Died 1/7/1981

Marcel Breuer

Categories: Architecture, Craft / Design

Countries: Germany, Hungary, USA

Architect and furniture designer. He studied at Bauhaus, and was initially recognised for his so-called 'bicycle-handlebar' inspired tubular steel furniture. He moved to London to escape from Nazi Germany and was employed by the Isokon Company. Died in Manhattan.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Marcel Breuer

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