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Mod Cantilevered Dining Armchairs
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Set of four mod cantilevered dining armchairs with polished chrome frame, a variation of the 'Rye
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Cantilever Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$13,125 / set
Rare Pair of
Cantilever
Lounge Chairs by Georges Van Rijck for Beaufort, 1960s
By Beaufort, Georges Vanrijk, Georges van Rijck
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
A very rare pair of Belgian modernist lounge chairs designed by Georges Van Rijck for Beaufort
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cantilever Chairs
Materials
Metal
$5,838 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1970’s Modern Orange
Black Tube Cantilever Sling Lounge Chairs Jerry Johnson S
By Jerry Johnson
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible vintage Modern orange & black painted tube cantilever sling lounge chairs in the style
Category
1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Cantilever Chairs
Materials
Metal
C. 1977 Italian Cantilever Side Chair in Chromed Steel with Caned Seat and Back
By Thonet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Tubular Chromed-Steel Cantilever Z Chair, designed in the 1970s. This chair dates to ca
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Cantilever Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
USA Slatted Wood Cantilevered Zig-Zag Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Miami, FL
USA Slatted Wood Cantilevered Zig-Zag Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Offered for sale is a set of six
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Vintage Cantilever Chairs
Materials
Wood
$6,000 Sale Price / set
50% Off
Pair of Vintage Black Cantilever Patio Chairs after François Carré
By Francois A. Carre
Located in Trenton, NJ
A striking example of French modern design, this pair of vintage black cantilever patio chairs is
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cantilever Chairs
Materials
Metal
$796 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mobel Italia Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs in COM / COL for Stendig
By Stendig Co.
Located in New York, NY
A set of six (6) dining chairs designed by Marcello Cuneo for Mobel Italia from the Stendig
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cantilever Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$3,600 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Set 6 Paul Evans for Directional Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs, 1960
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Chicago, IL
6 Paul Evans for Directional Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs, 1960. 2 captain chairs and 4 side
Category
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cantilever Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mariani For Pace Collection Cantilever Chrome Dining Chairs - Set of Three
By Pace Collection
Located in Miami, FL
Set of three Pace Collection cantilevered chrome base dining chairs with fabric seats by Frank
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cantilever Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$1,125 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Vintage Cantilever Bar Stool, Chrome Frame, Black Faux Leather, 1990s
Located in Hannover, DE
Vintage Cantilever Bar Stool c. 1990s Unknown Maker
A vintage cantilever bar stool dating
Category
1990s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cantilever Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Formanova Steel Frame Cantilever Dining Chairs - Set of 8 - by Gianni Moscatelli
By Gianni Moscatelli
Located in Paddington, NSW
These cantilever dining chairs by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova capture the confident, industrial
Category
1970s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Cantilever Chairs
Materials
Steel
Giotto Stoppino for Kartell Italian Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Giotto Stoppino, Kartell
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Giotto Stoppino for Kartell Mid Century Italian Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cantilever Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Cantilevered SS33 Armchairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet, c1970s
By Thonet, Anton Lorenz
Located in Chino Hills, CA
For sale, we have a stunning collection of Mid-Century SS33 Cantilevered Dining Chairs, designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cantilever Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Six Cantilevered "Lugano" Dining Chairs by Leon Rosen for Pace, Italy
By Leon Rosen, i4 Mariani, Pace Collection
Located in Dallas, TX
cantilever base that offers a slight recline and gives each chair a floating look for added style. These
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cantilever Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1950
s FN6 Cantilever Dining Chair By Mart Stam For Mücke Melder
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s FN6 Cantilever Dining Chair By Mart Stam For Mücke Melder.
Founded in the 1920’s in
Category
1950s Czech Vintage Cantilever Chairs
Materials
Steel
MG5 s34 Bauhaus Mart Stam, Marcel Breuer cantilever black leather chair
By Mart Stam, Marcel Breuer, Fasem International
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Great icon mg5 "S34" Mart Stam/ Marcel Breuer tubular frame chair, Fasem Italy
How timeless
Category
20th Century Italian Bauhaus Vintage Cantilever Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$712 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian 6 Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Cantilever Chrome Dining Room Chairs
Located in Wayne, NJ
The size shown is for the 4 side chairs. The 2 arm head chairs measure 33.50" high, 24" wide, 26
Category
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cantilever Chairs
Materials
Metal
$5,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of Six Mod Cantilevered Black Framed Dining Chairs with Gray Upholstery
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 Mod cantilevered dining chairs with black frames and newer upholstered seats in dark grey
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cantilever Chairs
Materials
Metal
1970
s Cantilever Chrome Frame Chairs With Turquoise Upholstery - Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970's Cantilever Chrome Frame Dining Chairs With Turquoise Upholstery - Set Of Four.
Classic
Category
1970s French Vintage Cantilever Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Mid-century Modern Cantilevered Dining Chairs, Stainless Steel Bases, Set of 8
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-century Modern Cantilevered Dining Chairs, Stainless Steel Bases, Set of 8
Offered for sale is
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cantilever Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
$1,800 Sale Price / set
50% Off
Set of Four Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs with New Boucle Upholstery, France
Located in New York City, NY
Cool, unique looking dining chairs with new upholstery. We maintained the channeling present on the
Category
1960s French Modern Vintage Cantilever Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Four Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Cantilever Chrome Dining Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of four Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin cantilever arm chairs in bright polished flatbar chrome
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cantilever Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$3,500 Sale Price / set
22% Off
1990
s Postmodern German Chrome Cantilever Arm Chairs - A Pair
By Herman Miller
Located in Burbank, CA
+ Neurath in 1999, and are the Diva chairs. They were made in Germany, and have a Bauhaus flare. They are in
Category
1990s German Post-Modern Vintage Cantilever Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$839 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid Century Italian Modern Tubular Chrome Cantilever Dining Arm Chair - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Vintage Mid Century Italian Modern Tubular Chrome Cantilever Dining Arm Chair - Set of 4. Listing includes
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cantilever Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Paul Evans for Directional MCM Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs – Set of 8
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul Evans for Directional Mid Century Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs – Set of 8
Each chair
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cantilever Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Sleek Set 6 Milo Baughman Style Cantilevered Chrome Dining Chairs Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Sleek set of 6 Milo Baughman style chrome cantilevered dining chairs. These vintage chairs are very
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cantilever Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$2,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Ditte
Adrian Heath cantilever Dining Chairs in Ash and Leather, France
Søn
By France
Søn, Ditte
Adrian Heath
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Dining Room Chairs (Model 594) desinged by Ditte
Adrian Heath for France
Søn, Denmark
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cantilever Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
$3,150 Sale Price / set
30% Off
6 Brody Seating Company USA Mid-Century Modern Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Superb set of 6 American tubular Chrome, Vinyl & Cord Cantilever Dining Chairs made by B. Brody
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cantilever Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$2,880 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Vintage Chrome Toned Cantilever Armchair - Mid-Century Office or Accent Chair
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage mid-century cantilever armchair with polished chrome tone frame and warm brown wool-like
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cantilever Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Post Modern Cantilevered Loveseat and Ottomans by Jaymar
By Jaymar
Located in Las Vegas, NV
SUPER RARE Post Modern cantilevered loveseat and ottoman pair by Jaymar Furniture. You see the
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Vintage Cantilever Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Milo Baughman Style DIA Mid Century Cantilever Z Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Milo Baughman, Design Institute America
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman Style DIA Mid Century Chrome Cantilever Z Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each armless
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cantilever Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Matteo Grassi MG15 Mart Stam Mocca Leather Cantilever Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Mart Stam, Matteo Grassi
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Matteo Grassi MG15 Mart Stam Mocca Leather Cantilever Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Beautiful set of 6
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Cantilever Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1970
s Cantilever Blue Frame Chairs With Deep Blue Upholstery - Set Of Eight
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970's Cantilever Blue Frame Dining Chairs With Deep Blue Upholstery - Set Of Eight.
Classic
Category
1970s French Vintage Cantilever Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
1970
s Cantilever Blue Frame Chairs With Blue - Grey Upholstery - Set Of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970's Cantilever Blue Frame Dining Chairs With Blue - Grey Upholstery - Set Of Six. Classic
Category
1970s French Vintage Cantilever Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Set of Four Paul Evans Collection 77 Cantilevered Chrome Dining Chairs, USA 1977
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning set of 4 cantilevered Collection 77 dining chairs rendered in chrome plated steel
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cantilever Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Set Of 6 Postmodern Cantilever Dining Chairs by Design institute of America
By Design Institute America
Located in Bensalem, PA
Set of six (6) "Z" shaped chrome dining chairs by Design Industries of America, late 20th Century
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Vintage Cantilever Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Post Modern Cantilever Swing Chairs by Herbert and Jutta Ohl for Rosenthal Linie
By Jutta and Herbert Ohl
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Rare set of 4 1980s Post-Modern Cantilever Swing Chairs. Designed in 1982 by Herbert and Jutta Ohl
Category
1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Cantilever Chairs
Materials
Metal
$2,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
A set of 4 cantilevered chrome chairs with a burnt red orange tweed fabric
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Houston, TX
This set of 4 chrome chairs is absolutely gorgeous. Freshly reupholstered in a rich rusty red
Category
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cantilever Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
Mid-Century Cantilever Chromed Steel Armchairs, Style of Mies Van Der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Sheridan, CO
Set of four Mid-century modern upholstered cantilever armchairs (in the style of Bauhaus Mies Van
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cantilever Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Pair of Mid-Century Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Cantilever/Springers B
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Salterini Curve Back Cantilever/Springer Outdoor Arm Chairs
Offered is
Category
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cantilever Chairs
Materials
Iron
Tubular Chrome and Blue Fabric Cantilever Lounge Chair with Arms Set of 7
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage cantilever tubular chrome and blue hopsack fabric upholstered lounge chairs in the
Category
Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Vintage Cantilever Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Thonet Anton Lorenz Cantilevered Chrome Armchair
By Thonet, Anton Lorenz
Located in Pasadena, TX
(1 ) Thonet Lorenz arm chair
The Lorenz arm chair was designed by Anton Lorenz in 1929 and
Category
20th Century European Bauhaus Vintage Cantilever Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$880 Sale Price
20% Off
1974 Set of 8 Nicos Zographos CH66 Cantilever Dining Chairs in Black Leather
By Nicos Zographos, General Fireproofing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of 8 CH66 Side Chairs, designed by Nicos Zographos for Zographos Designs in 1966. The
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Cantilever Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Salvador Vidal Exotic Wood Cantilevered Rocker and Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Salvador Vidal Caribbean Rosewood Rocker and Ottoman or Footstool. Beautiful construction with amazing use of wood. Comfortable and nice Scale. Nice addition of the small footstoo...
Category
1980s Mexican Organic Modern Vintage Cantilever Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Two-Tone Modern Cantilever Ribbon Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Simple yet stunning design, circa late 1980s-early 1990s lounge chair, unmarked but very much in
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cantilever Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Set of 6 Vintage MR10 Cantilever Dining Chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, 1970
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of 6 Vintage MR10 Cantilever Dining Chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, 1970s Bauhaus Classics
Category
1970s European Bauhaus Vintage Cantilever Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Set of 4 Milo Baughman for Thayer-Coggin Cantilever Dining or Game Table Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in St. Louis, MO
Set of four Milo Baughman for Thayer-Coggin cantilevered armless dining chairs, model #1060 with
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cantilever Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tufted Cantilevered Desk Chair in Spinneybeck Saddle L
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar tufted cantilevered desk chair in spinneybeck saddle leather
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cantilever Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Leather
Set of 6 Mies van der Rohe MR10 white cantilever dining chairs for Thonet, 1980s
By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in amstelveen, NL
An iconic set of 6 MR10 (256CS/MR533) cantilever dining chairs designed by Mies van der Rohe and
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cantilever Chairs
Materials
Chrome
8 Italian Saporiti Chrome Cantilevered "Lens" Armchair - For Restoration
By Saporiti
Located in Bridgeport, CT
and curved arms resting on chrome plated steel tubular cantilevered base. Lens chair designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cantilever Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1970s Mart Stam for Matteo Grassi MG6 Chrome and Leather Arm Chair
By Mart Stam, Matteo Grassi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1970s. This example was produced in Italy. It is a classic Bauhaus cantilever chair, formed with a frame
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Cantilever Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Six Black and Chrome Cantilever Dining Armchairs
By Contemporary Shells Inc. 1
Located in Dallas, TX
Featured here is an amazing set of cantilevered chrome dining chairs armchairs by Contemporary
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cantilever Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Thonet 1930s Cantilever Armchair in the Style of Erich Dieckmann, Gilbert Rhode
By Gilbert Rohde, Thonet
Located in London, GB
Attributed to Thonet, Bauhaus 1930s tubular steel cantilever armchair in the style of Erich
Category
Mid-20th Century European Bauhaus Vintage Cantilever Chairs
Materials
Steel
Cantilever Armchair Designed by Magnus Olesen, Denmark, 1975
By Magnus Olesen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage cantilever armchair designed by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen for Magnus Olesen, Labeled
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cantilever Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech, Plywood
$332 Sale Price
20% Off
Cesca Chairs
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE
his ability to blend functionality with aesthetics.
The Cesca chair's cantilevered design, with its
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cantilever Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,578 / item
Set of 4 Knoll Cesca Red Upholstered Cantilever Armchairs with Chrome Frames
Located in Seattle, WA
with modern comfort. These chairs feature the iconic cantilevered chrome-plated tubular frame, a
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cantilever Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Postmodern German Kreuzschwinger Kitchen Barstool Till Behrens Meyer Stahlmöbel
By Till Behrens
Located in Hamburg, DE
Behrens in the kitchen stool version. The further development of the cantilever chair. The stool is made
Category
20th Century German Post-Modern Vintage Cantilever Chairs
Materials
Metal
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Vintage Cantilever Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of vintage cantilever chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, chrome and fabric, all vintage cantilever chairs available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of vintage cantilever chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage cantilever chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Vintage cantilever chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Milo Baughman, Thonet and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe are consistently popular.
How Much are Vintage Cantilever Chairs?
Vintage cantilever chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,800, while the lowest priced sells for $10 and the highest can go for as much as $30,971.
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 Vintage 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 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.
- 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 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 ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify a vintage Gunlocke chair, examine the legs. Most pieces will feature a tag that bears the brand name. On antique and early vintage chairs, the label will usually be made of paper or leather, while riveted brass tags appear on later vintage and contemporary chairs. Once you've confirmed that Gunlocke is the maker by checking the tag, browse the company's catalogues, which are available online, to determine approximately when it was made. Some tags may include a style or color number that will expedite the search. If your chair is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage, while pieces that are 100 years old or older are antiques. You may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer when identifying your chair. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Gunlocke chairs.
- Is my vintage Eames chair real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.
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