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Late 20th Century Gray Chrome Cantilever Chairs Style Steelcase Set of 6
By Steelcase
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome gray & chrome vintage cantilever chairs by United Chair Company in the style of Steelcase
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Late 20th Century Gray Chrome Cantilever Chairs Style Steelcase Set of 4
By Steelcase
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome gray & chrome vintage cantilever chairs by United Chair Company in the style of Steelcase
Category

Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Midcentury Chrome Cantilever Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Chic pair of chairs featuring cantilever design, curvaceous steel tube bases, and rounded seats
Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Four Italian Cantilever Chairs, 1970s
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Featuring cantilevered chrome frames with unique upholstery, each chair combines sculptural lines
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Streamline Art Deco Cantilever Chair Chrome Red Vinyl Attr Kem Webber-Lloyds
By Kem Weber, lloyd manufacturing co.
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous streamline modern cantilever chair comprised of chrome frame and tomato red vinyl faux
Category

Mid-20th Century American Streamlined Moderne Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage MR10/S533L Cantilever chair by Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich
By Lilly Reich, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Tucson, AZ
a cantilevered chair by Mart Stam, was introduced by Mies van der Rohe at the 1927 Stuttgart
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Three Black Leather Cantilever Chairs After Clement Meadmore
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic  Mid Century lounge chairs with cantilever form and having heavy chromed steel bases. Fine
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Modern Black Chrome Cantilever Chair by United Chair Co Style of Steel
By Steelcase
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage modern black & chrome cantilever chair by United Chair Company in the style of
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Tecta “D25” High-Back Cantilever Chair — Bauhaus Lineage, Germany, 1980s–1990s
Located in Debrecen, HU
A timeless and elegant cantilever chair from the celebrated German manufacturer Tecta, designed in
Category

Vintage 1980s German Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Cantilevered Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
cantilevered frames upholstered in their original light tan color fabric. Can be used as occasional chairs
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 4 Blue Cantilever Chairs B43 by Mart Stam for Thonet, Germany, 1930s
By Mart Stam, Thonet
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of four blue cantilever chairs, two with armrests and two without. Model B43, designed in
Category

Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Steel

(6) Green Velvet Knoll + Thonet Chrome Brno Cantilevered Chairs
By Knoll, Thonet
Located in Round Top, TX
Set of six, nicely upholstered, deep emerald green cantilevered, tubular chrome "Brno" chairs. This
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

1970s Chrome Cantilever Chair, Postmodern, by Design Institute of America
By Design Institute America
Located in Basel, BS
A sleek and sexy pair chrome cantilevered chrome chairs in the style of Milo Baughman, made by
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Customizable Gebruder T S 40 Cantilever Chair by Mart Stam
By Mart Stam
Located in New York, NY
Range S 40 Garden chairs that match the classic S 43 by Mart Stam in their construction and design
Category

2010s German Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Cantilevered Chairs in Mohair
By Dunbar Furniture, Roger Sprunger
Located in Dallas, TX
of cantilever lounge chairs, model 480. These exquisite chairs, known for their distinctive oakwood
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

cantilevered chair #3 handcrafted from solid black cherry with oil finish
By Frank Buschmann
Located in Carnota, A Coruña, Galicia
during the early Bauhaus period. This Z-shaped chair, akin to Marcel Breuer’s cantilever designs
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

cantilevered chair #3 handcrafted from solid black walnut with oil finish
By Frank Buschmann
Located in Carnota, A Coruña, Galicia
Chair #3 is a contemporary masterpiece that draws from a rich lineage of iconic chairs, blending
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century S43F Cantilever Chair by Mart Stam for Thonet, Germany, 1960s
By Mart Stam
Located in Hamburg, DE
Tubular steel cantilever chair with armrests from Thonet based on a design by Mart Stam from the
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Post Modern Brass Gold Bent Chrome Cantilever Chair Attributed to Thonet
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
Located in Madison, WI
Mid Century Modern Arm Chair attributed to Iconic Italian Designer Anton Lorenz for Thonet c 1960
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 4 Chrome + Black Leather Cantilever Chairs, Italy 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
A masterclass in minimalist design, these 1970s Italian chairs feature polished tubular chrome
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Bauhaus B34 Cantilever Chair in Plywood Chrome by Marcel Breuer, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Żory, PL
This tubular steel chair, type B34, was designed in 1928 by Marcel Breuer. This is an early and
Category

Early 20th Century Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel

New Upholstery, Milo Baughman Chrome Cantilever Chairs, Set of 4
By Milo Baughman
Located in Denver, CO
Set of four chrome cantilever dining chairs, designed by Milo Baughman, newly reupholstered by MENO
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Late 20th Century Gray Chrome Cantilever Chairs Style Steelcase Set of 8
By Steelcase
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome gray & chrome vintage cantilever chairs by United Chair Company in the style of Steelcase
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Fn 6 Cantilever Chair by Mart Stam for Mücke-Melder, 1930s
By Mücke Melder, Mart Stam
Located in Żory, PL
Tubular steel chair designed by Mart Stam and manufactured by Mücke-Melder in the 1930s. Please
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 6 Cantilevered Chairs Thonet Bauhaus Model ST14 Hans Luckhardt
By Hans Wassili Luckhardt
Located in Halle, DE
This hard to find set of 6 chairs, model ST 14, represents the modernist idea of the Bauhaus in an
Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin 1969 Chrome Upholstered Tank Lounge Cantilever Chair
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Thiensville, WI
manufacturing / order date listed on chair is "7/30/69". Architectural heavy flat bar chrome steel frame. Design
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Four Mid-Century Milo Baughman Style Cantilever Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gorgeous set of four vintage modern chairs feature a heavy cantilever chrome frame with padded
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Alvar Aalto, Birch Plywood Cantilever Chair, Model 31, Huonekalu-ja, Finland
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Alvar Aalto model 31 chair of moulded birch plywood, cantilevered one-piece seat and back suspended
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Mid-Century Space Age Cantilever Chair by Richard for Merrow Associates, 1960s
By Richard Young
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist chair with a distinctive cantilever by Merrow Associates based on a design by Richard
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

4 B33 MART STAM CANTILEVER CHAIRS AND 1 S34 ARMCHAIR - 80s - 1980
By Mart Stam
Located in Paris, FR
. . Mart Stam, 80s in vintage condition, Cantilever. . One of the chairs is smaller because it is a child's
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century German S32 Cantilever Chair by Marcel Breuer Mart Stam, 1970s
By Mart Stam, Marcel Breuer
Located in Hamburg, DE
high number of the same chairs. A simple and timeless bauhaus design, which originally dates from the
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

One Of Four Mart Stam Leather Cantilever Chair By BLAHA Austria 1960s
By Mart Stam
Located in Čelinac, BA
Mart Stam Chairs By BLAHA Austria 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

SET 5 Carlo Bartoli T 70 920 Cantilever Chairs Brown Leather - 5 pcs
By Carlo Bartoli, Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Basel, BS
leather Carlo Bartoli T 70 Model "920" chairs. This refined cantilever dining chair, designed by Carlo
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Fasem Cantilever Leather Chair By Mart Stam Italy 1980s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Leather Cantilever Chair by FASEM Italy 1980s
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Alvar Aalto Highback Cantilever Chair Model 36/401 Birch Rusty Red Wool, 1930s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful pair of vintage birch highback lounge chairs model 36/401 by Alvar Aalto. Upholstered
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Birch

1960s Cesca Cantilever Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Knoll Int., Set of 4
Located in San Gabriel, CA
Authentic vintage set of four Cesca cantilever dining chairs designed by Marcel Breuer and produced
Category

Vintage 1960s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

SET of 8 Carlo Bartoli T 70 920 Cantilever Chairs Black + Brown Leather - 8 pcs
By Mario Bellini, Cassina, Carlo Bartoli
Located in Basel, BS
cantilever dining chair, designed by Carlo Bartoli in 1971, embodies minimalist Italian sophistication. The
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair Modern Chrome Cantilever Chairs Oatmeal Hopsacking Steelcase Model 421 482
By Steelcase
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage pair of modern chrome cantilever chairs with original oatmeal hopsacking and black
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

A Pair of Cantilevered Mid-Century Colombian Leather Sling Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful pair of hand-stitched leather and wood cantilevered chairs.
Category

Mid-20th Century Colombian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Thread, Wood

Set of Four Early Edition MR10 Cantilever Chairs by Mies van der Rohe, Germany
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Hellouw, NL
With a silhouette that seems to defy gravity, these MR10 chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe reflect
Category

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

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Mies van der Rohe Leather MR10 Cantilever Chairs for Knoll Int l
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe leather and chrome MR10 chairs for Knoll International. The
Category

Vintage 1970s Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Sensational avant-garde streamlined cantilever chairs – Heinz Bodo Rasch
By Heinz Rasch
Located in Berlin, DE
The original cantilever armchairs offered here belong to the early RS series, developed in the
Category

Vintage 1930s German Streamlined Moderne Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Matteo Grassi Cantilever MG Skin Coloured Leather Chair by Centro Studi
By Matteo Grassi, Centro Studi
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Vintage Cantilever chair by Centro Studi for Matteo Grassi Modell MG. This Cantilever chair is an
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of TwoUNIFOR Cantilever Chair By Tito Agnoli 1970s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Čelinac, BA
Tito Agnoli Chairs for UNIFOR Italy 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

S 32 Cantilever Thonet Side Chair
By Mart Stam, Thonet
Located in Pasadena, TX
S 32 Cantilever Thonet side chair S 32 Cantilever chair combines the tubular steel frame with
Category

Late 20th Century Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

S 32 Cantilever Thonet Side Chair
S 32 Cantilever Thonet Side Chair
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S 32 Cantilever Thonet Side Chair
By Thonet, Mart Stam
Located in Pasadena, TX
S 32 Cantilever Thonet side chair S 32 Cantilever chair combines the tubular steel frame with
Category

Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and De...

Materials

Chrome

S 32 Cantilever Thonet Side Chair
S 32 Cantilever Thonet Side Chair
$800 Sale Price / item
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Set of 4 Taupe Leather Chairs with Bronze Cantilever Frame
By Team 7
Located in Chicago, IL
The Magnum cantilever chair is a design classic that you would stand up for – if it weren’t so
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

A Pair Of Vintage Milo Baughman Cantilever Slipper Chairs With Ottoman
By Milo Baughman
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
. These cantilevered chairs also have a up/down tilt. Original upholstery.
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Iron Garden Patio Poolside Cantilevered Chair att. to Woodard
By Woodard Furniture Co., Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Sexy and stylish cantilevered wrought iron and metal mesh lounge, dining chair, attributed to the
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Vintage Carson s Art Deco Hollywood Regency Brass Arm Cantilever Chair
By Carsons
Located in Baltimore, MD
cantilever frame with a barrel backrest. Detailed raised soft padded seat cushion in original lush rose
Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Mr20 Cantilever Chair by Mies Van De Rohe - one available
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Chesham, GB
. Featuring a Classic and elegant chrome cantilever frame and original restored leather seats. The MR20 was
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Milo Baughman Mid-Century Cantilever Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
rests. These unique mid-century cantilever chairs with a flat bar chrome frame make the perfect addition
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Set of 4 Black Leather Cantilevered Dining Chairs with Matt Chrome Feet
By Peter Draenert
Located in Chicago, IL
4 cantilevered chairs in black leather with matt chrome skids. Dimensions 18" W x 23" D x 36" H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Customizable Gebruder S 64 Cantilever Armchair by Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
Among the tubular steel furniture models, the cantilever chair S 64 is especially versatile. It is
Category

2010s German Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Customizable Gebruder T S 34 Cantilever Armchair by Mart Stam
By Mart Stam
Located in New York, NY
cantilever chairs S 33 and S 34, among the first of their kind, today combines zeitgeist and a sense of
Category

2010s German Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Six of Bauhaus-style Leatherette and Metal Chromed Cantilever Dining Chairs, 70s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Set of 6 cantilever chairs, 1970s Bauhaus style, made of chromed tubular steel, with black faux
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Customizable Gebruder T S 43 PVF Cantilever Armchair by Mart Stam
By Mart Stam
Located in New York, NY
resulted from this approach. Stam achieved the greatest possible reduction with the cantilever chair S 43
Category

2010s German 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 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.
  • 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.