Michael van Beuren Furniture
American, 1911-2004
Michael van Beuren was born in New York and studied architecture at the Bauhaus under Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Josef Albers until its closure in 1933. He moved to Acapulco at the end of 1936, where he oversaw the design of the interiors of the bungalows at the renowned Flamingo Hotel in 1937, and quickly became a formative member of the Mexican Modernism movement.
By 1938, van Beuren began focusing on furniture design, working with a fellow Bauhaus colleague, Klaus Grabe, to create modern and affordable pieces. Inspired by the local culture and craftsmanship, the duo applied Bauhaus design principles to popular Mexican mainstays, such as woven reclining chaises and wooden dining chairs.
The approach was a success — Grabe, Morley Webb and van Beuren were named among the winners of a 1941 competition organized by the Museum of Modern Art that focused on designer teams from the United States and Latin America called “Organic Design in Home Furnishings.” This award catapulted them to wide renown.
In the following years, van Beuren founded his furniture label Domus, which became synonymous with well-crafted, modernist design that garnered fans both in Mexico and America. Along with his own designs, Domus also produced work by Clara Porset, a friend and contemporary of van Beuren’s. However, by 1951, the company’s move toward more mass manufacturing meant that van Beuren’s earlier designs were no longer being produced.
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(Biography provided by 7710 Gallery)
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Creator: Michael van Beuren
Handwoven Palm and Wood 4-Door Credenza by Michael van Beuren from LUTECA
By Luteca Furniture, Michael van Beuren
Located in New York, NY
Designed in Mexico in circa 1945 by Michael van Beuren, an American designer trained at Germany's famous Bauhaus school, who was devoted to combining the sophistication of Europe's '...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Michael van Beuren Furniture
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Mid-Century Modern Petite Disc Cabinet by Michael van Beuren
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970, we offer this Mid-Century Modern petite disc cabinet by Michael Van Beuren, made in mahogany plywood and brass details, includes VB original l...
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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael van Beuren Furniture
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Set of Two Chairs by Michael Van Beuren
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960, we offer this set of two early chairs by Michael Van Beuren made in mahogany and plywood, includes brand label.
About Michael Van Beuren:
Michael Van Beuren (1911–2...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael van Beuren Furniture
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Mahogany
Modernist Mexican San Miguel Lounge Chair by Michael van Beuren from Luteca
By Luteca Furniture, Michael van Beuren
Located in New York, NY
The San Miguel lounge chair is a timeless mid-century Mexican piece inspired by the classic Latin American Butaque chair famed by the likes of 20th Century Mexican architect Luis Barragan and Industrial Designer Clara Porset. Michael van Beuren, an American born designer trained at Germany's famous Bauhuas school, produced this award winning piece in 1941 for the MoMA's Organic Design Exhibition in New York along with it's sister-design, the Alacran Chaise...
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Original Domus Dinning Set by Michael Van Beuren
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this original Domus dinning set (Table and 4 chairs) in pine wood and with the characteristic green Van Beuren color, designed by the American Bau...
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael van Beuren Furniture
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Pine
Woven Credenza with Handwoven Palm Cord Doors by Michael van Beuren from LUTECA
By Michael van Beuren, Luteca Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Designed in Mexico in circa 1945 by Michael van Beuren, an American designer trained at Germany's famous Bauhaus school, who was devoted to combining the sophistication of Europe's '...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Michael van Beuren Furniture
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Wood
Michael van Beuren High Back Lounge Chair for Domus
By Domus, Michael van Beuren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bauhaus trained, Mexico City based designer Michael Van Beuren created highly functional modern pieces inspired by Mexican vernacular styles and materials. This lounge chair features...
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1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael van Beuren Furniture
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Cord, Mahogany
Pair of Midcentury Armchairs by Van Beuren
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Mérida, Yucatan
Set of 2 pieces of armchairs created in the mid-century period in Mexico, made of restored mahogany wood and renewed vegan leather upholstery following the same design as the origina...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Michael van Beuren Furniture
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Faux Leather, Walnut
Original Wardrobe by Michael van Beuren "Domus Line"
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare and Original Wardrobe designed by Michael Van Beuren for the "Domus" line, circa 1950, recently restored professionally.
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael van Beuren Furniture
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Pine
Midcentury, Line Lounge Chair by Michael van Beuren, Walnut & Velvet, by LUTECA
By Michael van Beuren, Luteca Furniture
Located in New York, NY
The Line lounge chair was designed in circa 1945 by Michael van Beuren, an American who trained at Germany's prestigious Bauhaus school and then immigrated to Mexico to become one of the most successful and sought after furniture designers of the 20th century. The Line chair has a distinctly Latin American flavor with its curved legs whilst honoring the international style...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Michael van Beuren Furniture
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Velvet, Walnut
Dining Table by Michael van Beuren for Domus
By Domus, Michael van Beuren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bauhaus trained, Mexico City based designer Michael van Beuren created highly functional modern pieces inspired by Mexican vernacular styles and materials. This example is a dining t...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Michael van Beuren Furniture
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Rattan, Pine
Michael Van Beuren Woven Side Table
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bauhaus trained, Mexico City based desiger, Michael Van Beuren created highly functional modern pieces inspired by Mexican vernacular styles and materials. This example, c.1950s, Mex...
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael van Beuren Furniture
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Rattan, Pine
Michael Van Beuren Lounge Chair Bench
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bauhaus trained, Mexico City based designer, Michael Van Beuren created highly functional modern pieces inspired by Mexican vernacular styles and materials. This example, c.1950s Mex...
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael van Beuren Furniture
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Rattan, Pine
Michael van Beuren Original Pair of Chairs for Domus
By Michael van Beuren, Domus, Klaus Grabe
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
In 1937 Michael van Beuren arrived for the first time in Mexico and he marvelled at the historical moment that the country was living, as a new middle class emerged, with particular ...
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1950s Mexican Bauhaus Vintage Michael van Beuren Furniture
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Pine
Original Domus Credenza by Michael van Beuren
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare original Domus Credenza by Michael Van Beuren in pine wood and with the characteristic Van Beuren color, designed by the American Bauhaus designer, Michael Van Beu...
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael van Beuren Furniture
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Pine
Original Domus Credenza by Michael van Beuren
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare original Domus Credenza by Michael Van Beuren in pine wood and with the characteristic Van Beuren green color, designed by the American Bauhaus designer, Michael V...
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael van Beuren Furniture
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Pine
Original Domus Credenza by Michael Van Beuren
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare original Domus Credenza by Michael Van Beuren in pine wood and with the characteristic green Van Beuren color, designed by the American Bauhaus designer, Michael V...
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael van Beuren Furniture
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Pine
Michael van Beuren Bauhaus Teak and Raffia Lounge Chair, circa 1940
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Mexican Modern Michael van Beuren teak and woven raffia lounge chair. Featuring a sturdy, functional, with comfortable two piece Teak framework, two pegs to hold the seat in place, a...
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1930s Mexican Bauhaus Vintage Michael van Beuren Furniture
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Raffia, Teak
Original Bar by Michael van Beuren "Domus Line"
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare and Original Bar designed by Michael Van Beuren for the "Domus" line, circa 1950, recently restored professionally.
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael van Beuren Furniture
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Pine
Set of Six Chairs by Michael Van Beuren for Domus
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this original Set of Six Chairs by Michael Van Beuren for Domus in pine wood and with the characteristic Terracota Van Beuren col...
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael van Beuren Furniture
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Pine
Mexican Side Table by Michael Van Beuren
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare side table by Michael Van Beuren. Made in primavera wood, with original label and serial number.
In 1937 Michael Van Beuren arrived for the first time in Mexico...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael van Beuren Furniture
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Wood
Michael van Beuren Daybed
By Michael van Beuren
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Michael van Beuren Daybed with two positions in the seat and professionally restored, the last photo is from the catalog of "Muebles van Beuren"
In 1937 Michael van Beuren arrived fo...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael van Beuren Furniture
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Wood
Wardrobe by Michael Van Beuren "Domus" Line
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare Wardrobe designed by Michael Van Beuren for the "Domus" line, circa 1950.
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael van Beuren Furniture
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Pine
Lounge Chairs by Michael Van Beuren
By Michael van Beuren
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of canted Lounge chairs with unusual form legs for Domus with the frame in pine. Ready for restoration.
Bibliography: "Mexico's Modern Architecture" page 120.
Mexico City c1950s
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1950s Mexican Modern Vintage Michael van Beuren Furniture
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Pine
Michael Van Beuren Bauhaus Teak and Raffia Loveseat, Circa 1940
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Mexican Modern Michael van Beuren teak and woven raffia lounge settee. Featuring a sturdy, functional, with comfortable two piece Teak framework, two pegs to hold the seat in place, ...
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1930s Mexican Bauhaus Vintage Michael van Beuren Furniture
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Rattan, Teak
Michael van Beuren Mexican Modernist Pine & Natural Fiber Bar Cart, 1940s
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Coronado, CA
This early piece of Mexican modernist design by Michael van Beuren is the first example to come to market. This bar cart or "Service Cart" was likely only one of a few that were ever...
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1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael van Beuren Furniture
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Metal
Pair of Van Beuren Chairs of Mahogany Wood with Black Leather Seats
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Ciudad de Mexico, MX
Pair of Van Beuren chairs made of mahogany wood with black leather seats.
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1950s Mexican Bauhaus Vintage Michael van Beuren Furniture
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Mahogany
Michael van Beuren Original Pair of Chairs for Domus
By Michael van Beuren, Domus
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
In 1937 Michael van Beuren arrived for the first time in Mexico and he marvelled at the historical moment that the country was living, as a new middle class emerged, with particular ...
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael van Beuren Furniture
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Fabric, Mahogany
Modernist Mexican Outdoor Armchair by LUTECA, Available now
By Luteca Furniture, Michael van Beuren
Located in New York, NY
The San Miguelito armchair is an iconic design by the Bauhaus trained American designer Michael van Beuren, realized during his lifetime in Mexico. It is...
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2010s Mexican Bauhaus Michael van Beuren Furniture
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Teak
Miguelito Dining Chair in solid wood and palm by Michael van Beuren from Luteca
By Luteca Furniture, Michael van Beuren
Located in New York, NY
Having trained at the Bauhaus School in Germany, Michael van Beuren’s objective was to bring well made furniture to the high end Mexican market of the 4...
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2010s Mexican Modern Michael van Beuren Furniture
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Walnut
Modernist Mexican Counter Stool by Michael van Beuren in Black Oil and Leather
By Michael van Beuren, Luteca Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Michael van Beuren was an American designer who attended Germany's prestigious Bauhaus school and went on to become the most prolific furniture designer in Mexico during the 20th cen...
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2010s Mexican Modern Michael van Beuren Furniture
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Leather, Walnut
Midcentury Wood 'Rib' Bar Stool by Michael van Beuren for Luteca Indoor/Outdoor
By Michael van Beuren, Luteca Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Michael van Beuren, an American designer who attended Germany's prestigious Bauhaus school was the most famous 20th century furniture designer in Mexico. His goal was to bring modern furniture, expertly crafted to the Mexican market...
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2010s Mexican Modern Michael van Beuren Furniture
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Leather, Teak
Van Beuren Furniture Catalogue
By Michael van Beuren
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Small catalog of 11 pages that they used to give away in the stores where the furniture of Michael van Beuren was exhibited. "Muebles van Beuren" begins its serial production in 1938...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael van Beuren Furniture
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Paper
Modernist Cabinet by M. Van Beuren
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Mérida, Yucatan
Modernist cabinet by M. Van Beuren. This piece features a top drawer and a drop-down door, with multiple operating possibilities. Created in the early 1970s, this collection was name...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Michael van Beuren Furniture
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Oak, Cedar
Michael Van Beuren furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Michael van Beuren furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Michael van Beuren furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 22 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 9 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Michael van Beuren were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Senal, Eugenio Escudero, and Mario Lopez Torres. Prices for Michael van Beuren furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $500 and can go as high as $13,115, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,303.
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