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Pair of Thonet Club Tub Chairs in Faux Crocodile
By Thonet, Anton Lorenz
Located in Dallas, TX
Showstopping pair of chrome cantilever “club tub” chairs recently reupholstered in faux white
Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Wingback Lounge Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1940s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare and sculptural wingback lounge chair having a cantilevered laminated birch frame and
Category

20th Century Finnish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Sculptural Zebrano Plywood Lounge Chair, The Netherlands 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
visual hallmark of this chair's design. The cantilevered structure, with visible screws holding the
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Plywood

Classic Art Deco, Bauhaus Tubular Chrome Lounge Chair
By Kem Weber, lloyd manufacturing co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Art Deco, Bauhaus tubular chrome lounge chair. Cantilever chrome frame, recently
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair By Cassina c.1983
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in San Francisco, CA
the earliest examples of a cantilevered solid wood chair. Its four wood boards are connected end to
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Oversized Chrome Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, sculptural form, capturing the eye from every angle. With their cantilevered base, the chairs appear to float
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Chrome Club Chair in Faux Alligator Hide
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Very large floating cantilever tub chair with chromed steel frame dressed in faux vinyl albino
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Steel

Wingback Lounge Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare and sculptural wingback lounge chair having a cantilevered laminated birch frame and
Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

Moderne Art Deco Steel Chair Attributed to McKay Co.
By McKay Furniture Corp.
Located in Ferndale, MI
Industrial Moderne cantilevered spring steel chair attributed to the McKay Company. Chair was media
Category

Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Easy Chairs by Preben Fabricius Jørgen Kastholm
By Kusch+Co
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Easy chairs with a cantilever frame in chromed steel, upholstered in green wool with black leather
Category

Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-cenrtury Lloyd Flanders "Loom" Wicker Springer Outdoor Patio Chair, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
square tubular frame with a wicker seat. These iconic patio chairs are cantilevered, so they bounce or
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Alvar Aalto Zebra Hide Lounge Chairs Danish Modern Midcentury Design for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tall back cantilevered lounge chairs in zebra hide, designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland
Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Zebra Hide, Wood, Birch

Art Deco Chrome Vinyl Springer Rocking Chair by Kem Weber for Lloyd
By Kem Weber, lloyd manufacturing co.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This is a beautiful spring cantilever chrome lounge chair with black wood arms in yellow vinyl
Category

Vintage 1930s American Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1993 Frank Gehry for Knoll Power Play Lounge Arm Chair in Maple
By Knoll, Frank Gehry
Located in Philadelphia, PA
interwoven ribbons of maple plywood with a suspended seat and fluid, cantilevered arms. The chair measures
Category

1990s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Maple

Pair of Milo Baughman Style Vertical Flat Bar Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Atlanta, GA
A great looking pair of Milo Baughman Style cantilevered lounge/club chairs. The chairs are
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair Vintage Brown Tugendhat Lounge Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll 1960s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Detroit, MI
resting on heavy leather chair strapping. The elegant cantilever frame gives the chair both its distinct
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair Vintage Harvey Probber Wicker Chrome Chairs Leather Cushions D43 Model
By Harvey Probber
Located in Toledo, OH
Vintage pair Harvey Probber wicker, tubular chrome and leather side chairs D43 Model. Removable
Category

20th Century North American Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Rare Pair of Lounge Chairs Mod. 8102 by Giuseppe Zammerini for MIM Roma, Italy
By MIM Roma, Giuseppe Zammerini
Located in Hellouw, NL
solid wood frame with a cantilevered seat, each chair reveals a careful interplay between structure and
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Fabulous Pair of Chrome Barrel Back Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Flair
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous pair of chrome cantilevered barrel back chairs. This pair is super clean and have shiny
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

De Sede DS-414/62 Cantilevered Armchair in Black Leather by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
– no wonder, since the model is based on a novel movement mechanism. Available as a cantilevered chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-414/52 Cantilevered Armchair in Black Leather by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
- no wonder, since the model is based on a novel movement mechanism. Available as a cantilevered chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Boho Flat Bar Chrome Lounge Chairs - After Ralph Lauren - A Pair
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, these chairs feature sleek, cantilevered chrome frames that create a floating effect, adding a touch of
Category

Late 20th Century American Industrial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Angular Patinaed Chair in Walnut Vinyl After Carlo de Carli, USA, c. 1960s
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a truly extraordinary cantilevered accent chair, crafted in the manner of Carlo de
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

1960s Set of Eight Marcel Breuer for Thonet Dining Chairs in Saddle Leather
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of eight of eight B33 and B34 Cantilever Dining Chairs, originally designed by Marcel
Category

Vintage 1960s German Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Michel Ducaroy for SNA Roset Pair of Lounge Chairs in Teak and Cane
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Waalwijk, NL
and cantilevered backrest, this chair offers an ergonomic seating experience.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

PT Skate wicker rolling lounge chair by Paul Tuttle for Strässle
By Strässle International, Paul Tuttle
Located in Kleinburg, ON
chair features a cantilevered steel frame with wicker seat and backrest and rolling skateboard wheels at
Category

1990s Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 Dia American Dining Side Chairs in Textured Stripe Upholstery
By Design Institute America
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 6 Mid-Century (1970s) American brass base dining side chairs in cantilevered form with high
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set of 6 Club Tub Chairs by Anton Lorenz Joan Burgasser for Thonet
By Anton Lorenz
Located in Dallas, TX
Showstopping set of 6 chrome cantilever “club tub” chairs recently reupholstered in gorgeous faux
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Finnish Design Classic Lounge Chair No 401 by Alvar Aalto, 1930s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Renens, CH
Early edition of the 401 cantilever lounge chair designed by Alvar Aalto and produced by Huonekalu
Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Esko Pajamies Toivo Korhonen, Pair of Lounge Chairs in Leather and Steel 1960s
By Esko Pajamies, Merva Merivaara.
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and rare pair of cantilever lounge chairs in steel and leather designed by Esko
Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Carl-Johan Bowman Exceptional "Fexible Chair", circa 1930 Made for N. Bomanin
By Carl-Johan Boman
Located in New York, NY
Höyrypuusepäntehdas, Turku, Finland. The chair features a cantilever seat and is constructed from solid and bent birch
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Suede, Birch, Bentwood

Four Bert England for Brueton Polished Steel Cadet Blue Leather Lounge Chairs
By Brueton, Bert England
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of four cantilevered lounge chairs by Bert England for Brueton. Polished steel frames with low
Category

Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Italian Mid-century Iron and Rattan Lounge Chairs Augusto Bozzi Attributed, Pair
By Augusto Bozzi
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, stunning pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern cantilevered armchairs / lounge chairs
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Chairs From the Estate of Geoffrey Beene- Pr
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Geoffrey Beene. The chairs' iconic cantilevered form is a triumph of Bauhaus principles, where polished
Category

Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll International Brno Chairs Steel Leather
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. They feature a handosme chromed tubular steel frame and a cantilever design that makes the chair look
Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1965, Verner Panton, Rare Purple Stacking Chair 1st Herman Miller Edition
By Verner Panton, Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
, Panton had dreamt of making a stackable, cantilevered plastic chair all in one piece. In 1956, he
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Polyester

Vintage Finnish Pine wood dining chairs, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Cantilever design pine wood dining chairs made in Finland in the 1970s. They have a sturdy, unique
Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

Pair of Ribbon Lounge Chairs by Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi, c 1969
By Fiarm, Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
tubular frame with large elongated rubber shock mounts, the chairs exhibit a cantilevered construction
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

2000s Pair of Model 402 Lounge Chairs by Aino Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Aino Aalto, Artek
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1933. This particular pair was born in the mid 2000s. These classic cantilever lounge chairs are formed
Category

Early 2000s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

1965, Verner Panton, Two Stacking Chair 1st Herman Miller Edition, in Blue
By Herman Miller, Verner Panton
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
, Panton had dreamt of making a stackable, cantilevered plastic chair all in one piece. In 1956, he
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Polyester

Davis Furniture Black Leather and Chrome Dining Chairs
By Davis Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Reminiscent of Marcel Breuer's Cesca chair for Knoll, this black leather cantilevered dining chair
Category

20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

De Sede DS-1051/32 Armchair in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, as a cantilevered chair, with four-star swivel base or with a five-star base. Extremely filigree
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-1051/112 Armchair in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, as a cantilevered chair, with four-star swivel base or with a five-star base. Extremely filigree
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-1051/02 Armchair in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, as a cantilevered chair, with four-star swivel base or with a five-star base. Extremely filigree
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage cirkel chairs by Metaform, 1980s, set of 6
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Fantastic postmodern cantilever dining chairs designed by Pierre Mazairac and Karel Boonzaaijer for
Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Four Midcentury Side Chairs by Ditte and Adrian Heath for France and Son
By France Søn, Ditte Adrian Heath
Located in Houston, TX
Four midcentury cantilevered side chairs, or dining chairs, designed by female architect Ditte
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Oak

Cidue Set of Four Dining Chairs in Dark Brown Leather and Chrome
By Willy Rizzo, Cidue
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cidue, set of four dining chairs, chromed steel, patinated leather, Italy 1970s. Cantilevered
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Metal

B32 Dining Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina 1960s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
The chairs showcase a cantilevered design, a signature element of Marcel Breuer’s work, giving a
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

MG5 Dining Chairs In Cognac Leather And Chrome By Mart Stam Marcel Breuer, 1960s
By Marcel Breuer, Mart Stam, Matteo Grassi
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful set of 4 MG5 cantilever Bauhaus dining chairs in cognac leather designed by Mart Stam and
Category

Vintage 1960s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Postmodern Axel Brüchhauser for Tecta B20 Dining Chairs, Set of Six, 1980s
Located in Basildon, London
1980s, the B20 dining chair was manufactured by Tecta. The chair has a cantilever sledge style base
Category

Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Blue Brno Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll 2006
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Detroit, MI
epitomizes early 20th century modernism. The Brno flat bar model chair has a cantilevered frame formed from a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Carlo De Carli Model 671 Dining Chairs set of 6 in walnut
Located in San Diego, CA
 beautiful cantilevered armrests and fine sculpted delicate legs. Four of the six chairs have their original
Category

20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Vintage Lugano Dining Chairs By Leon Rosen For Pace Italy Cantilvered Set Of Six
By Leon Rosen, i4 Mariani, Pace Collection
Located in North Miami, FL
These vintage Italian set of 6 cantilevered Lugano dining chairs by Leon Rosen for Pace Italy were
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of 4 Cobra Chairs by Giotto Stoppino, Italy 1970’s
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
during the 1970s. Notable for their cantilevered design, these chairs showcase gracefully curved, tubular
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of Four Dining Chairs in the Manner of Milo Baughman, United States, c. 1970
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York City, NY
Set of four sleek, simple dining chairs with cantilevered seats; newly upholstered.
Category

Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Four Tanned Cognac Marcel Breuer Cesca Dining Chairs
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Dallas, TX
one of the first tubular designs. The chairs feature cantilevered form; exuding luxury through the
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Bauhaus Chairs, s34, mg5 attributed to Mart Stam, Marcel Breuer, set of 5
By Mart Stam, Marcel Breuer, Fasem International
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Cantilever Bauhaus Chairs, Maroon Leather, attributed to Mart Stam, Set of 5 These iconic Burgundy
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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Cantilever Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of cantilever chairs available for sale. The range of distinct cantilever chairs — often made from metal, chrome and animal skin — can elevate any home. There are 2599 antique and vintage cantilever chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 137 modern editions to choose from as well. Cantilever chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco cantilever chairs are consistently popular styles. Many cantilever chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Marcel Breuer and Thonet produced popular cantilever chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Cantilever Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,863, while they’re typically $0 on the low end and $107,000 highest priced.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Cantilever Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 6, 2024
    The history of the cantilever chair dates back to 1926. It was then that Mart Stam created a sketch of a new idea for a chair on the back of a dinner napkin at a cocktail party. His drawing inspired Ludwig Mies van der Rohe to create his own version of the chair. This led to a legal battle between the two. Other designers, such as Marcel Breuer, began experimenting with the cantilever design, and today, many manufacturers continue to employ the cantilever design in their pieces. Explore a large collection of cantilever chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    How a cantilever chair works comes down to its unique design. Instead of having four legs, a cantilever chair features a single leg or pair of legs in an L shape. The leg or legs attach to the seat in the front and then travel along the floor to provide stability. When a person sits down, their weight becomes distributed across the entire base. On 1stDibs, find a range of cantilever chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 6, 2024
    Here are some characteristics of a cantilever chair: Most feature two front legs and no back legs. The legs bend at the bottom, creating a stable base for the chair. Typically, cantilever chairs feature tubular metal frames and have two arms. However, you can find some armless examples. The seats and backrests often have a boxy appearance and can feature a range of materials, such as wicker, leather, fiberglass, molded plastic or fabric upholstery. Explore a variety of cantilever chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A cantilever chair typically features a frame of tubular metal. Most often, tubular steel is used, though tubular chrome has also been used. The seat and back can be crafted of many materials, from rattan to leather or fabric. Browse 1stDibs to find an array of cantilever chairs from top sellers.