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What are the characteristics of a cantilever chair?

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What are the characteristics of a cantilever chair?
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 ExpertJune 6, 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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