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Two Mid-Century Mustard and 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
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid-Century Light 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

Mid-Century Violet Purple 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

Four Mid-Century Lavender 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

Eight Mid Century Black Kangaroo Chairs 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 Mid-Century Light Beige Kangaroo Chairs, 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

Mid-Century Light 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

Mid-Century Sand 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

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

Two Mid-Century Baby Pink and 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

Set of Twelve Mid-Century Purple Kangaroo Chairs, 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

Customizable Gebruder T S 60 Chair by Glen Oliver Löw
By Glen Oliver Löw
Located in New York, NY
succeeded in reinterpreting the cantilever chair and developing a contemporary solution. The seat shell made
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2010s German Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Set of Two Mid Century Blue and 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

Set of Eight Beige Kangaroo Chairs, 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

Tecta D35 Lounge Chair in Black Leather Woven Plastic Wicker
By Anton Lorenz
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
potential of Mart Stam's cantilever chair concept and experimented with it. A modern made Bauhaus lounge
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Late 20th Century German Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Midcentury Beige and Red 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

Two Mid-Century Purple and 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

Set of Eight Ultramarine Blue Kangaroo Chairs, 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 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

Four Mid Century Black Kangaroo Chairs 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

Two Mid-Century Black Kangaroo Chairs 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

Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Serious 05 in Lacquered Wood an Webbing
By Thonet
Located in Tilburg, NL
reinterpreted the iconic S 64 cantilever chair (Design Marcel Breuer, 1929/1930, artistic copyright: Mart Stam
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21st Century and Contemporary German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel

Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Nordic 04 in White Oak and Webbing
By Thonet
Located in Tilburg, NL
iconic S 64 cantilever chair (Design Marcel Breuer, 1929/1930, artistic copyright: Mart Stam), adding an
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21st Century and Contemporary German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel

Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Nordic 03 in White Oak and White Alabaster Leather
By Thonet
Located in Tilburg, NL
iconic S 64 cantilever chair (Design Marcel Breuer, 1929/1930, artistic copyright: Mart Stam), adding an
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21st Century and Contemporary German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel

Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Nordic 02 in White Oak and Burnt Walnut Leather
By Thonet
Located in Tilburg, NL
iconic S 64 cantilever chair (Design Marcel Breuer, 1929/1930, artistic copyright: Mart Stam), adding an
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21st Century and Contemporary German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel

Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Nordic 01 in White Oak and Caramel Leather
By Thonet
Located in Tilburg, NL
reinterpreted the iconic S 64 cantilever chair (Design Marcel Breuer, 1929/1930, artistic copyright: Mart Stam
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21st Century and Contemporary German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel

Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Serious 04 in Lacquered Wood an Blue Leather
By Thonet
Located in Tilburg, NL
reinterpreted the iconic S 64 cantilever chair (Design Marcel Breuer, 1929/1930, artistic copyright: Mart Stam
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21st Century and Contemporary German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel

Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Serious 02 in Lacquered Wood an Red Leather
By Thonet
Located in Tilburg, NL
reinterpreted the iconic S 64 cantilever chair (Design Marcel Breuer, 1929/1930, artistic copyright: Mart Stam
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21st Century and Contemporary German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel

Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Serious 03 in Lacquered Wood an Green Leather
By Thonet
Located in Tilburg, NL
reinterpreted the iconic S 64 cantilever chair (Design Marcel Breuer, 1929/1930, artistic copyright: Mart Stam
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel

Jil Sander for Thonet S 64 P Serious 01 in Lacquered Wood an Black Leather
By Thonet
Located in Tilburg, NL
reinterpreted the iconic S 64 cantilever chair (Design Marcel Breuer, 1929/1930, artistic copyright: Mart Stam
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21st Century and Contemporary German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel

Two Mid-Century Burgundy Red and 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

Set of Ten Blue Lilac Kangaroo Chairs 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 Six Mid Century Sand Beige Kangaroo Chairs, 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

Customizable Gebruder S 35 Cantilever Lounge Armchair by Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
RANGE S 35 Among all the cantilever chairs of the Bauhaus epoch, the armchair S 35, with its
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2010s German Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

German Kreuzschwinger Chair by Till Behrens for Schlubach, 1980s
By Till Behrens
Located in Hamburg, DE
cantilever chair - Made of steel rods that have been precisely bent, assembled, and welded - Construction and
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20th Century German Industrial Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage German Kreuzschwinger Lounge Chair by Till Behrens for Stahlmöbel, 1980s
By Till Behrens
Located in Hamburg, DE
development of the cantilever chair. The chair is made entirely of steel rods, which were assembled and welded
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20th Century German Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Cesca B32 Side Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
inspired by the cantilever chair of Mart Stam, who designed it already in 1926. The first producer of the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Beige and Blue 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

Midcentury Beige and Red 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

S 35 Cantilever Leather Lounge Armchair and Ottoman by Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
RANGE S 35 Among all the cantilever chairs of the Bauhaus epoch, the armchair S 35, with its
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2010s German Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Gebruder S 35 Cantilever Cow Hide Lounge Armchair by Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
RANGE S 35 cow hide Among all the cantilever chairs of the Bauhaus epoch, the armchair S 35, with
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2010s German Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Customizable Gebruder S 35 Cantilever Leather Lounge Armchair by Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
RANGE S 35 cow hide Among all the cantilever chairs of the Bauhaus epoch, the armchair S 35, with
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2010s German Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Kreuzschwinger Chair by Till Behrens for Schlubach
By Till Behrens
Located in Hamburg, DE
braid and armrest. It is an elegant design classic, the further development of the cantilever chair. The
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20th Century German Industrial Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vitra Verner Panton S Junior Chair in Orange Plastic, 2009
By Vitra
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair was the first cantilevered chair made from a single piece of molded plastic. The Junior edition
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

De Sede DS-1051/51 Chair 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
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Bauhaus MR 10 Side Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Stendig, 1970s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Stendig Co.
Located in Detroit, MI
This set of vintage Mies van der Rohe MR 10 cantilevered cane side chairs produced by Stendig are
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Bauhaus Side Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Four Mies van der Rohe Knoll BRNO tubular armchairs in teal leather
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
single-piece form. This is one the first cantilevered chair designs to be produced. Each stamped with
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Dining R...

Materials

Leather

Pair of Vitra Verner Panton S Junior Chairs in Red and Orange Plastic 60s Design
By Verner Panton, Vitra
Located in Lisboa, PT
conceived in the 1960s, the Panton Chair was the first cantilevered chair made from a single piece of molded
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Vintage 1960s German Space Age Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Cantilever Lounge Chairs
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Pair of Cantilever lounge chairs. Retains the original fabric that can be used as is. Some
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Vintage Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Leather Brno Dining Chairs, c.1986
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in San Francisco, CA
and meticulous attention to detail. One of the first cantilevered chair designs to be produced
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Nickel

Set of 4 Ballerina Dining Chairs by Herbert Ohl for Matteo Grassi, Italy 1990s
By Matteo Grassi, Herbert Ohl
Located in Beograd, RS
Grassi. All chairs have manufacturer's stamp on the backrests. The cantilever chairs are made of black
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Future Classic Chair by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Geneve, CH
cantilever chair. Each object holds layers of stories, cultural and personal, that live inside its shape and
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2010s German Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brno Chair in Cato Upholstery 60 available
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Hudson, NY
of the first cantilevered chair designs to be produced. Stamped with the KnollStudio logo and the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brno Chair in Cato Upholstery 60 available
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Hudson, NY
original and exacting specifications of the designer. Made in Italy. One of the first cantilevered chair
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mies van der Rohe MR10 Black Leather Easy Chair, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Embrace the refined simplicity of modern architecture with this stunning MR10 cantilever chair
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Roosevelt Chair by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Geneve, CH
or design aficionado’s cantilever chair. Each object holds layers of stories, cultural and personal
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2010s German Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Mies van der Rohe MR10 Black Leather Easy Chair, circa 1960
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Embrace the refined simplicity of modern architecture with this stunning MR10 cantilever chair
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

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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.