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Cantilever "RS 7" Two Dark Red Faux Leather Chairs, Manufactured by Mauser
By The Mauser Manufacturing Co.
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Cantilever "RS 7" set of two chairs, manufactured by Mauser. The chairs are in original condition
Category

Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Cantilevered Spring Garden Chair att. to Cincinnati Artistic Iron Works
By Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Chic Art Deco cantilevered spring chair in iron and wrought iron, attributed to The Cincinnati
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Mid Century Modern BRNO Style Chrome Cantilever Lounge Arm Chairs (A) - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern BRNO Style Chrome Cantilever Lounge Arm Chairs (A) - a Pair. Item
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Modern Cantilever Leather Barrel Chair in the Manner of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique barrel back chair features rich dark brown leather with a chrome finish cantilever base
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Set of Four Gastone Rinaldi for Rima Tubular Chrome Cantilever Arm Chairs
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each of unique fluid form with cantilevered seat flanked by padded arms; each with 'made in Italy
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Modern Steelcase Chrome Tube Cantilever Base Gray Faux Leather Chairs set of 4
By Steelcase
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage modern Steelcase chrome tube cantilever base original gray faux leather or vinyl
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Scandinavian Cantilever Set of Three Mid centurychairs century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Scandinavian Cantilever orange set of 3 chairs ,very comfortable the back rest is adjustable and it
Category

Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Georges van Rijck Cantilever Armchair in Blue Checkered Upholstery
By Georges van Rijck, Beaufort
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Georges van Rijck for Beaufort, 'Cantilever' lounge chair, fabric, wood and steel, Belgium, 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

De Sede DS-414 Swivel Base Armchair in White Upholstery 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

Fabric

Italian Mid-Century Modern Wooden Nightstand by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani
By Claudio Salocchi
Located in Weesp, NL
realized: a leather cantilever chair characterized by an innovative structure with cold-forged aluminium
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage brass cantilever armchairs by Gastone Rinaldi set of 2, 1970s
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Seventies patinated brass dining chairs with a cantilever design, metal wire seats and original
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Reupholstered Bauhaus Thonet Cantilever Armchairs in Tubular Steel, 1935
By Thonet
Located in Almelo, NL
and engineering. Featuring seamless tubular steel frames in a cantilevered form, these chairs
Category

Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

De Sede DS-414 Star Base Armchair in Ebony Upholstery 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

Fabric

Alvar Aalto Pair of Sheepskin Padded Cantilever Armchairs Model 402, Artek 1950s
By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful pair of mid-century Alvar Aalto cantilever 'spring' chairs model 402, also known as
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
author's primacy to some of his cantilever chairs. In 1933, he won first prize at a competition for
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Czech, 1930s
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
author's primacy to some of his cantilever chairs. In 1933, he won first prize at a competition for
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Rare Pair of MR20 Armchairs, model by L. Mies Van Der Rohe, Germany, Circa 1970
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in PARIS, FR
inspired to design cantilever chairs of their own in the coming months. Mies replaced the right angles on
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Alvar Aalto Pair of Cantilever Armchairs M. 401 Green Buffalo Check, Artek 1950s
By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful pair of mid-century Alvar Aalto cantilever 'spring' chairs model 401. This chair is
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Knoll Chairs
By Knoll, Jeffrey Bernett
Located in Pasadena, TX
cue from the cantilevered form of the classic Tubular Brno chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Moment
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Knoll Chairs
Knoll Chairs
$640 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Bentwood Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Boasting a distinctive cantilever design, these chairs offer a remarkable seating option that perfectly
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Bentwood Lounge Chair
Bentwood Lounge Chair
$300 Sale Price / item
57% Off
Ziprocker Rocking Chair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
manufacturer schindlersalmerón. This is a cantilevering rocking chair, the Ziprocker, made from walnut and
Category

Early 2000s Armchairs

Sleek Midcentury Leather Chrome Chairs
By Brueton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of polished chrome chairs with cantilever base. Made by Brueton, featuring handsome lines and
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Contemporary Gray Leather Arm Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Contemporary gray leather seat and square back arm chairs with chrome cantilevered bases
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

1970s Chromed Steel Dining Set with Four Chairs
Located in Steenwijk, NL
1970s Dining Set with four chairs on cantilever bases, and center table with glass top. Table top
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Pair of 1930s Vintage Howell Company Spring Metal Lawn Chairs Model PS575
By Howell
Located in New York, NY
Pair of rare cantilever bounce armchairs. These retro chairs were manufactured in the 1930s and
Category

Early 20th Century American Machine Age Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal, Steel

Jacques Adnet French Vintage Mid-century Office Chair, 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Paris, FR
geometry and refined French craftsmanship. Recently restored in a soft yellow golden velvet, the chair
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair (2) of Mid Century Modern Spring Lounge Chairs with Iron Mesh Seat Back
By Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Iron cantilevered lounge chairs in old black paint
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel, Iron

Shabby Chic Painted Metal Garden Chairs Table- Set of 3
Located in Miami, FL
-century Modern set of two similar iron cantilever garden chairs and a companion side table. The set had
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

Rare Tobio Table Dialogo Dessau chairs by Afra E Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
By Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
upholstered Dialogo Dessau chairs with cantilevered base combined with a sculptural rectangular marble dining
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Pair of Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Flat Bar Brno Chairs For Knoll Mohair
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in San Diego, CA
These vintage modern Brno flat bar chairs are sleek and timeless. Chairs feature cantilevered
Category

20th Century American Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Bauhaus MR 10 Black Side Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Detroit, MI
This set of four vintage Bauhaus Mies van der Rohe MR 10 black leather cantilever side chairs are
Category

1990s American Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Bauhaus MR 20 Black Leather Arm Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 1979
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Detroit, MI
This pair of vintage Bauhaus Mies van der Rohe MR 20 black leather cantilever arm chairs were made
Category

Vintage 1970s American Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1950s Set of Four Lewis Larsen for Lloyd Loom Tubular Steel Dining Chairs
By Lloyd Loom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
post-Deco silhouette is formed from bent tubular steel rods. While steel cantilever bouncer chairs were
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair Blue Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Flat Bar Brno Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
These vintage modern Brno flat bar chairs are sleek and timeless. Chairs feature cantilevered
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Pair of Knoll Brno Flat Bar Chairs by Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Knoll Brno Flat Bar Chairs, Cantilever Design, Newly Chrome Plated and Reupholstered in a
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cut Steel, Chrome

Set of 4 Restored Bauhaus Chairs, Mart Stam, Robert Slezak, Czechia, 1930s
By Mart Stam, Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
invention of the cantilever tubular chair, teaching at the Bauhaus, contributions to the Weissenhof Estate
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus More Mirrors

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Midcentury Knoll Mies Van Der Rohe Brno Stainless Steel Flat Bar Chairs-Pair
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Pasadena, TX
design. Pair Brno flat bar chairs marked Knoll. Chairs feature cantilevered, heavy stainless steel
Category

Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid Century South West Green Metal Patio or Garden Arm Chairs - A Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
chair has a cantilever base, and fan back, and is oxidized with chipping, rusting, and scratching. Bring
Category

Mid-20th Century American Rustic Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

4 pc. Garden Patio Chairs and Ottomans att. to Tempestini for Salterini c 1950 s
By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of cantilevered lounge chairs with original matching footrest, ottomans. The
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Brazilian Modern Fixed "Commander" Armchair in Metal, Jorge Zalszupin, 1970s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
. Its sculptural metal frame features the designer’s signature fluid, cantilevered lines, giving the
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Teak Armchair by Michel Ducaroy for Sna, France, 1952
By Ligne Roset
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
tapered legs further illustrate the chair's graceful design. with its generous seat and cantilevered back
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Hans Eichenberger for Girsberger ‘Eurochair’ in Black Leather, Switzerland, 1970
By Hans Eichenberger, Girsberger
Located in Almelo, NL
curved armrests and cantilevered front legs, giving the chairs a subtly floating appearance despite their
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Robert Haussmann for De Sede Set of Four Armchairs in Cognac Leather
By Robert Haussmann, De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
steel, Switzerland, ca. 1950. This cantilevered set of tufted chairs with leather padded armrests is
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Robert Haussmann for De Sede Pair of Armchairs in Cognac Leather
By Robert Haussmann, De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
. 1950. This cantilevered pair of tufted chairs with leather padded armrests is designed by Robert
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Alvar Aalto Early ‘Mod. 31′ Armchair, Finland 1930s
By Wohnbedarf, Alvar Aalto
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
. Truly iconic design composed of laminated plywood, built as a free cantilever which allows the chair to
Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plywood

Alvar Aalto Furniture (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
stackable seating both in chairs and stools. The most famous chair he designed was the cantilevered
Category

20th Century Books

Materials

Paper

Artifort Compass Set of Four Solid Oak Tables Designed by Mike Maaike
By Artifort
Located in New York, NY
conveniently under your sofa or chair while its cantilevered design brings the surface and your laptop
Category

2010s Dutch Sofa Tables

Materials

Oak

Cantilevered Club Chair by Milo Baughman, United States, 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
With characteristic Mid-century flair, Milo Baughman designed this semi-circular cantilevered club
Category

Vintage 1970s American Other Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Augusto Bozzi Pair of Modernist Cantilever Club Lounge Chair 1970
By Augusto Bozzi, Fratelli Saporiti
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Rare and stunning pair of club lounge chairs, Augusto Bozzi, Saporiti style. These cantilever
Category

Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Paul Tuttle for Strassel Zeta Brown Leather Cantilever Chrome Spring Lounge Ch
By Paul Tuttle
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century 'Zeta' form lounge chair with chocolate brown leather upholstery and a
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Thonet Softec Stacking Chairs by David Rowland
By David Rowland
Located in Tucson, AZ
Cantilever Chair. The Softec Chair incorporates Soflex, Rowland’s resilient seating material described above
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Wire

Tubular Steel Cantilever Armchair Fn 21 by Mücke Melder, circa 1930
By Mücke Melder
Located in Lucenec, SK
This Bauhaus armchair was produced in the 1930s by Mücke & Melder Czechoslovakia. New upholstery and new chrome.
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Leather Cantilevered Chair
By Piero Batini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leather cantilevered chair with chrome frame and legs.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Marcel Breuer Cantilever Chair
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Berlin, DE
This Cantilever chair B 33 by Marcel Breuer was probably manufactured by Thonet Mundus. The B33 is
Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chairs

Cantilever Chair by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton
Located in Berlin, DE
Cantilever chair 'Panton Chair'. Design by Verner Panton (1960). Manufactured by Vitra
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Scanidavian Cantilever Chairs Beech Midcentury
Located in Alsdorf, NW
Nice vintage scanidavian cantilever chairs. Probably made in Denmark. Curved laminated beechwood
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Cane and Chrome Cantilever Chair, Set of 4, 1970s
Located in Chesham, GB
A set of cane seated cantilever chairs similar to the Marcel Brauer designed Cesca chair. Marked
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

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 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.
  • 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.