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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
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
$1,878 Sale Price
57% Off
Chrome Cantilever Sling Chairs
By Cosco, Marcel Breuer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid-century modern arm chairs made by Cosco Home Products. Made of strong polished chrome
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$800 / set
Set of 4 Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brno Chairs in Cato Upholstery 60 available
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Hudson, NY
specifications of the designer. Made in Italy.
One of the first cantilevered chair designs to be produced
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Flying Dutchman 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
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint, Lacquer
$4,180 / item
Oh Romeo, where is Juliet? 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
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint, Lacquer
My Land Is Your Land Farm Chair by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Geneve, CH
My Land Is Your Land Farm Chair by Markus Friedrich Staab
One of a Kind
Dimensions: D 45 x W 42 x H
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Past Forges Future 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
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
$3,266 / item
Contemporizing The Future 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
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
1970s Flat-Bar Brass Plated Set of Six Dining Chairs by Brueton
By Brueton
Located in Dallas, TX
Inspired by the iconic Brno chairs, these hefty flat bar cantilevered chairs by Brueton
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Peak Of A Century 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
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
$2,612 / item
Set of 2 Venezia Chairs by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Geneve, CH
aficionado’s cantilever chair. Each object holds layers of stories, cultural and personal, that live inside its
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Gold Peak Of A Century 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
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
The Poet And The Thief Chair by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Geneve, CH
architect’s or design aficionado’s cantilever chair. Each object holds layers of stories, cultural and
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
From Pavement to Penthaus Mauser Chair by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Geneve, CH
modern architect’s or design aficionado’s cantilever chair. Each object holds layers of stories, cultural
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Anton Lorenz for Thonet "Ss33" Armchair in White + Chrome
By Thonet, Anton Lorenz
Located in Basel, BS
cantilevered chair. This early edition Bauhaus Model SS33 armchair by Lorenz for Thonet, made in 1930, is a
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$945 Sale Price
20% Off
Blue Peak Of A Century Chair by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue Peak Of A Century Chair by Markus Friedrich Staab
One of a Kind
Dimensions: D 47 x W 42 x H 92
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Office Chairs by Stol Kamnik Bauhause Style 1980s Set of 2
By Stol Kamnik
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
developed several models of cantilever chairs, including s34. Crafted for durability, these chairs are
Category
Mid-20th Century Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
MISSING Pair of Mid-Century Modern Cantilevered of Metal Garden Rocking Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of highly stylish vintage metal cantilever chairs that gives a slight rock when needed adding
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vergangenheit Schmiedet Zukunft Chair by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Geneve, CH
Rietveld, or a modern architect’s or design aficionado’s cantilever chair. Each object holds layers of
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Set of 2 From Disco to Disco Chair by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Geneve, CH
architect’s or design aficionado’s cantilever chair. Each object holds layers of stories, cultural and
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Chrome Cantilever Lounge Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
A Chrome Cantilever Lounge chair has been reupholstered in a deep blue/gray Fox Linton wool
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$4,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Cantilever Tubular Chairs by Kinetics
By Kinetics
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Reupholstered in chenille from Fishman’s. Tubular metal frames. Made in Canada.
Category
Vintage 1980s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chenille
$1,800 / set
Black Peak Of A Century 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
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Color My World Chair by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Geneve, CH
, an extroverted Rietveld, or a modern architect’s or design aficionado’s cantilever chair. Each object
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Paint, Leather
Pair of Contemporary S 35 Lounge Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Thonet
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Norwalk, CT
Bauhaus cantilever chairs, perhaps because it is able to achieve so much with so few ingredients. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set 8 Stackable Chairs in Chromed
Ecru Bouclé By K. Takahama for Simon Gavina
By Kazuhide Takahama, Simon Gavina Editions
Located in Roma, IT
cantilever chairs designed at the beginning of the 20th century by Mart Stam, Marcel Breuer or Mies van der
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
DS-414 Chair by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
on a novel movement mechanism.
Available as a cantilevered chair or with a star base, the
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$6,876 / item
Harvey Probber Cantilevered Lounge Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Dynamic pair of Harvey Probber cantilevered lounge chairs. Extremely comfortable having a wide body
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
$4,800 / set
Maple Cantilever Armchair by Phaedo
Located in Geneve, CH
: Bleached Hard Maple
The Cantilever chair is a true blend of form and function, the shelf below provides
Category
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Maple
$2,286 / item
Walnut Cantilever Armchair by Phaedo
Located in Geneve, CH
: oxidized black walnut.
The Cantilever chair is a true blend of form and function, the shelf below
Category
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
$2,286 / item
Contemporary Chair
FF Cantilever
Cognac Leather, Chrome Legs
By Friends
Founders
Located in Paris, IDF
Dining chair 'FF' Cantilever designed by Ida L. Hildebrand for Friends & Founders
Dimensions:
H
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Contemporary Chair
FF Cantilever
Nubuck Leather, Chrome Legs
By Friends
Founders
Located in Paris, IDF
Dining chair 'FF' Cantilever designed by Ida L. Hildebrand for Friends & Founders
Dimensions:
H
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Scarce set of four green Washington "Skin" chairs David Adjaye for Knoll 2013
By Knoll
Located in Ferndale, MI
cantilevered chairs – the Washington Skin and Washington Skeleton. The primary idea behind the design was to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Stainless Steel Sling Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Tulsa, OK
Baughman's ability to combine modernist aesthetics with comfort.
3. **Cantilevered Chairs**: Baughman
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Italy Cognac Chrom Leather Chair Armchair Cantilever
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Cantilever vintage chair are an Italian classic.
In the manner of Marcel Breuer this chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Midcentury Cantilevered Scoop Chairs, a Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish pair of midcentury lounge "scoop" chairs. Interesting design with a chrome-plated
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$3,000 / set
Unusual Vintage Cantilever Blue Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern lounge chair with a flat bar metal base and royal blue velvet fabric
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
S 411 Leather Cantilever Lounge Chair
Located in New York, NY
sitting comfort. Added is a lightness that only a cantilever model can have. While the first tubular steel
Category
2010s German Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
$4,539 / item
S 411 Cowhide Cantilever Lounge Chair
Located in New York, NY
sitting comfort. Added is a lightness that only a cantilever model can have. While the first tubular steel
Category
2010s German Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cowhide
$5,517 / item
Robert Haussmann for De Sede Dining or Conference Chair
By De Sede, Robert Haussmann
Located in Waalwijk, NL
-plated steel, Switzerland, 1957
Designed by Robert Haussmann, this cantilever chair was created for the
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Robert Haussmann for De Sede Dining or Conference Chairs
By De Sede, Robert Haussmann
Located in Waalwijk, NL
-plated steel, Switzerland, 1957
Designed by Robert Haussmann, these cantilever chairs were created for
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Contemporary Chair
FF Cantilever
Dakar Leather, 0197, Chrome Legs
By Friends
Founders
Located in Paris, IDF
Dining chair 'FF' Cantilever designed by Ida L. Hildebrand for Friends & Founders
Dimensions:
H
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Contemporary Chair
FF Cantilever
, A JOY, 001, Chrome Legs
By Friends
Founders
Located in Paris, IDF
Dining chair 'FF' Cantilever designed by Ida L. Hildebrand for Friends & Founders
Dimensions:
H
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Chair
Ff Cantilever
Black Dakar Leather, Black steel
By Friends
Founders
Located in Paris, IDF
Dining chair 'FF' Cantilever' designed by Ida L. Hildebrand for Friends & Founders
Dimensions:
H
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Contemporary Chair
FF Cantilever
Black Dakar Leather, Chrome Legs
By Friends
Founders
Located in Paris, IDF
Dining chair 'FF' Cantilever designed by Ida L. Hildebrand for Friends & Founders
Dimensions:
H
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Fasem Vintage Italy black Leather Dining Chairs Armchairs Cantilever
By Fasem International
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These Cantilever vintage chairs are Italian classics and produced by Fasem.
In the manner of Marcel
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
S 53 SPF Cantilever Armchair
Located in New York, NY
cantilever chair. With its one-piece seat shell it offers the highest possible comfort, has a formally clear
Category
2010s German Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric
$884 / item
Titi Agnoli Cantilever Leather Chair for UNIFOR Italy 1970s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Čelinac, BA
Titi Agnili Cantilever Leather Chair for Unifor Italy 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
French Midcentury Cantilever Chrome Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French midcentury (circa 1970) set of six dining chairs using cantilevered seats on chrome frames
Category
20th Century French Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Contemporary Italian Cantilevered Lounge Chairs
Located in London, London
minimalist yet sophisticated design. The chairs feature a cantilever structure with sleek wooden frames that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Cantilever Lounge Chair attributed to Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Cantilever Lounge Chair attributed to Milo Baughman.
One of the best forms in solid bar chromed
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen
PK20
Lounge Chair in Leather
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen, lounge chair model 'PK20', leather, chrome-plated steel
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1970s Leather and Rosewood Bentwood Cantilever Lounge Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
A refined pair of 1970s European lounge chairs featuring beautifully curved rosewood frames and
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Thonet Bauhaus Brno Style Chairs Chrome
Cognac Leather Cantilever Set of 12
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet, Lilly Reich
Located in Topeka, KS
leather & chrome tube cantilever chairs by Thonet is EXACTLY what the designer ordered! Don’t let this
Category
Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Italian Cantilever Chrome Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian Cantilever Chrome Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1970. Original leather
Chair measures 34” tall
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen Pair of
PK20
Lounge Chairs in Leather
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
cantilever chair is all about ease and comfort as it provides the characteristic bending function, and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Vintage Cantilever Lounge Leather Chair with Ottoman, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Cantilever Lounge Chair with ottoman.
Chromed tubular steel and black leather.
Original
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
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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, 2024The 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, 2024How 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, 2022A 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, 2024Here 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.
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