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Bauhaus Very Rare Chrome Cantilever Pagholz Chairs
By Pagholz Flötotto
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare cantilever Pagholz chairs the seat and back was made at the Pagholz manufacture in Germany
Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Early Cantilever Lounge Chair by Paul Schuitema
By Paul Schuitema
Located in Tilburg, NL
Very original and rare early cantilever chair by Paul Schuitema. In the 1930’s this cantilever
Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Cantilever Side Chairs
Located in North Charleston, SC
Striking mid-century modern chrome cantilever chair featuring a sculptural continuous tubular steel
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Modernist Cantilever Armchair by Jindrich Halabala, Chromed Metal, Veneered Wood
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist cantilever chair H-128 designed by Jindrich Halabala and manufactured by UP Závody, Brno
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Italian 70s Chrome Chairs in the Style of Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Milan, IT
Set of two cantilever chairs in the style of Ico Parisi. Tubular chrome frame and artificial
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Postmodern Vintage Hollywood Regency Brass Upholstered Dining Chairs- Set of 6
Located in Elkton, MD
1980s postmodern upholstered cantilever chairs with brass colored finish, set of 6. Featuring great
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rare Postmodern Cantilever Bentwood Chair by Randers, Scandinavian Modern
By Randers Møbelfabrik
Located in Chicago, IL
Black painted bentwood and tubular steel cantilevered chair made by Randers Mobelfabrik in Denmark
Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Iconic pair of Vibo Vesoul Cantilever Chairs by Adrien Audoux Frida Minet
By Vibo, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in New York City, NY
. Chairs are a cantilever design and very comfortable. There are pictures of each chair's seat, backrest
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rope, Bentwood

Customizable Gebruder S 533 Cantilever Leather Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in New York, NY
object. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe was the first to provide the cantilever chair with aesthetic lightness
Category

2010s German Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Gebruder S 533 All Seasons Cantilever Mesh Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in New York, NY
object. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe was the first to provide the cantilever chair with aesthetic lightness
Category

2010s German Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Bauhaus Cantilever Armchair by Hans Luckhardt, Chrome-Plated Metal, Stained Wood
By Hans Wassili Luckhardt
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist cantilever chair SS 33 designed by Hans Luckhardt. Chromium-plated tubular steel and
Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1980s Original Jutta + Herbert Ohl Stacking Swing Chair Rosenthal Studio Linie
By Frank Gehry, Robert Venturi, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Studio Linie Einrichtung. Cantilever chair from the “Swing” Series.
Category

Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Six Cantilever Chars in Leather and Steel, 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 4 bauhaus cantilever chairs from the 70s, made of chromed steel tubing, seat and back in
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Set of Vintage B64 Cantilever Chairs by Marcel BREUER for THONET, 1979/ 1980
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Four B64 chairs with chromed tubular steel cantilever frame, dark brown beech wood armrests, and
Category

Vintage 1980s German Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Post-Modern 1990s Wood Aluminum Modern Cantilever Z-Frame Chair
Located in San Carlos, CA
Rare 1990s Modern Cantilever Z-Frame Chair – Wood Aluminum Statement Piece Upgrade your
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Customizable Wittmann Freischwinger Leather Chair by Friedrich Kiesler
By Wittmann
Located in New York, NY
This tubular steel cantilever chair, designed for Charles and Marguerite Mergentime’s apartment in
Category

2010s Austrian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Chrome Lounge Chairs Designed by John Mascheroni for Swaim Originals
By John Mascheroni
Located in Dallas, TX
Geometric form lounge chairs designed by John Mascheroni for Swaim originals. Cantilevered chairs
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Customizable Gebruder S 533 Cantilever Armchair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in New York, NY
object. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe was the first to provide the cantilever chair with aesthetic lightness
Category

2010s German Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Milo Baughman Style Cantilever Dining Chairs in White and Chrome - Set of 5
By Design Institute America
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of 5 1970s Mid Century Modern cantilever chrome and white dining chairs. This set features
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Matteo Grassi Model Ballerina Leather Chair by Herbert Ohl Set of 2
By Herbert Ohl, Matteo Grassi
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Vintage Cantilever chair by Herbert Ohl for Matteo Grassi Modell Ballerina. The leather is a thick
Category

1990s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Lot of 4 Cantilever Chars in Faux Leather and Steel, 1970s
Located in taranto, IT
set of 4 bauhaus cantilever chairs from the 70s, made of chromed steel tubing, seat and back in
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Axel Brüchhauser for Tecta B45 High Back Chairs, 1981
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful high back cantilever chairs B45 by Axel Brüchhauser for Tecta, 1981 in dark brown
Category

Vintage 1980s German Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

De Sede DS-718 Chair in Snow Upholstery with Steel Legs by Claudio Bellini
By Claudio Bellini, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
well as in the conference area, this cantilever chair is a welcome change from a conventional office
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Early Alvar Aalto nr. 31 Laminated Plywood Chair
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Toronto, Ontario
An exceptionally early example of the cantilever chair nr.31. Also manufactured by the Huonekalu-ha
Category

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

Materials

Plywood

Upholstered Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Knoll Studio
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
iconic cantilevered chairs feature a tubular chrome-plated steel frame with upholstered seats and backs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of 4 Vintage German B20 Cantilever Dining Chairs from Tecta
Located in Hamburg, DE
4 Tecta B20 cantilever chairs with a blue network. Classic steel pipe from the renowned
Category

20th Century German Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Model MG5 leather chair by Marcel Breuer, 1970’s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Delft, NL
2000 chrome tubular cantilever chair with armrest steel frame floating chair black thick saddle leather
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

1970s Woven Italian Chair
Located in London, England
Vintage cantilever chair with hand woven seat and sheet caned back. Manufactured in Italy, 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bauhaus MR 20 Cantilever Arm Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Stendig
By Stendig Co., Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Detroit, MI
This pair of vintage Mies van der Rohe MR 20 cantilevered cane arm chairs made by Stendig are circa
Category

Vintage 1970s Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Brno Black Fabric Tubular Dining Chairs by Knoll, Set of 2
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Basildon, London
chair remains a design icon. Sleek and simple, these cantilever chairs are upholstered in black
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Brno Black Fabric Tubular Dining Chairs by Knoll, Set of 2
By Knoll
Located in Pasadena, TX
chair remains a design icon. Sleek and simple, these cantilever chairs are upholstered in black fabric
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Space Age Acrylic Steel Bubble Lounge Chairs Manner of Daninos, Italy
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Cantilever Chairs after Christian Daninos, Italy 1970s Space age design in sculptural bubble form; the half
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mart Stam Bauhaus English Red Leather MG5 Dining Chair for Matteo Grassi, 1976
By Matteo Grassi, Mart Stam
Located in Vicenza, IT
dining chairs features: - Tubular dark grey anodized steel frames in a cantilever design - Red leather
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel

Milo Baughman Style Set of Four Sculptural Brass Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A set of four Milo Baughman style brass side sculptural cantilever chairs with curved brass-plated
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Light Orange Apricot Kangaroo Chair, Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The z.stuhl chair, designed by Ernst Moeckl (1931-2013) in the 1970s, is a cantilever chair made of
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid Century Ultramarine Blue Kangaroo Chair, Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The z.stuhl chair, designed by Ernst Moeckl (1931-2013) in the 1970s, is a cantilever chair made of
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

De Sede RH-305 Chair in Cafe Upholstery by Robert Haussmann
By De Sede, Robert Haussmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The cantilevered chair is suitable for any living space – also because the seating comfort is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede RH-305 Chair in Cafe Upholstery by Robert Haussmann
By De Sede, Robert Haussmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The cantilevered chair is suitable for any living space – also because the seating comfort is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Ultramarine Blue Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The z.stuhl chair, designed by Ernst Moeckl (1931-2013) in the 1970s, is a cantilever chair made of
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Ultramarine Blue Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The z.stuhl chair, designed by Ernst Moeckl (1931-2013) in the 1970s, is a cantilever chair made of
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Set of Three Mid Century Kangaroo Chairs, Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The z.stuhl chair, designed by Ernst Moeckl (1931-2013) in the 1970s, is a cantilever chair made of
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Set of Six Mid Century Kangaroo Chairs, Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The z.stuhl chair, designed by Ernst Moeckl (1931-2013) in the 1970s, is a cantilever chair made of
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid Century Lavender Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The z.stuhl chair, designed by Ernst Moeckl (1931-2013) in the 1970s, is a cantilever chair made of
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Six Mid Century Orange Apricot Kangaroo Chairs, Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The z.stuhl chair, designed by Ernst Moeckl (1931-2013) in the 1970s, is a cantilever chair made of
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid Century Black Glossy Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1960s
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Germany. The z.stuhl, designed by Ernst Moeckl (1931-2013) in the 1970s, is a cantilever chair made of
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Pair of Milo Baughman style Matched Mismatched Chrome Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
purchased from the same estate and looks great all together-see the last photo.The cantilevered chair
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Four Mid Century Ultramarine Blue Kangaroo Chairs, Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The z.stuhl chair, designed by Ernst Moeckl (1931-2013) in the 1970s, is a cantilever chair made of
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Blue Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The z.stuhl chair, designed by Ernst Moeckl (1931-2013) in the 1970s, is a cantilever chair made of
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Midcentury Beige Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Germany. The z.stuhl, designed by Ernst Moeckl (1931-2013) in the 1970s, is a cantilever chair made of
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Set of Two Mid Century Kangaroo Chairs and Table, Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The z.stuhl chair, designed by Ernst Moeckl (1931-2013) in the 1970s, is a cantilever chair made of
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Set of Two Mid Century Kangaroo Chairs and Table, Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The z.stuhl chair, designed by Ernst Moeckl (1931-2013) in the 1970s, is a cantilever chair made of
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Blue Lilac Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Germany. The z.stuhl, designed by Ernst Moeckl (1931-2013) in the 1970s, is a cantilever chair made of
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Bauhaus Gabo Adjustable Cantilever Leather Chair by FSM
By Markus Hartmann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Gabo chair by de Sede. Gabo is multi-faceted. Take the cantilever chair, sleek and stylish with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Mid Century Pink Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Germany. The z.stuhl, designed by Ernst Moeckl (1931-2013) in the 1970s, is a cantilever chair made of
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Bauhaus Gabo Adjustable Cantilever Leather Chair by FSM
By De Sede, Markus Hartmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Gabo chair by de Sede. Gabo is multi-faceted. Take the cantilever chair, sleek and stylish with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Set of Six Midcentury Signal Red Kangaroo Chairs, Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The z.stuhl chair, designed by Ernst Moeckl (1931-2013) in the 1970s, is a cantilever chair made of
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Pair of Ultramarine Blue Kangaroo Chairs Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The z.stuhl chair, designed by Ernst Moeckl (1931-2013) in the 1970s, is a cantilever chair made of
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

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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.