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How does a cantilever chair work?

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How does a cantilever chair work?
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 ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
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Modernist Tubular Cantilever Chair
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
These tubular cantilever chairs can be dated in the early 1930s. Since Mart Stam invented the
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Transparent Plexiglass Cantilever Chair
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This plexiglass cantilever chair is a great transparent piece from the 1960s. It is in good vintage
Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plexiglass

2 Cantilever Chairs 1970s - Italy
Located in Hannover, DE
Pair of Unique Cantilever Chairs MR20 Style 1970s Italian Replica A stunning pair of cantilever
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Iron Cantilever Chairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Iron Cantilever Chairs. These chair have been sand blasted and newly powdered coated. We
Category

Vintage 1920s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Iron Cantilever Chairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Iron Cantilever Chairs. These chair have been sand blasted and newly powdered coated. We
Category

Vintage 1920s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Iron Cantilever Chairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Iron Cantilever Chairs. These chair have been sand blasted and newly powdered coated. We
Category

Vintage 1920s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

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