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Cantilever Lounge Chairs
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Pair of Cantilever lounge chairs. Retains the original fabric that can be used as is. Some
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Vintage Mid-Century Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Cantilever/Springer Arm Chair
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Vintage Mid-Century Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Cantilever/Springer Arm Chair
Offered is a Vintage
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 32 in W 27 in D 26 in
Pair of Vintage Iron Cantilevered Chairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Vintage Iron Cantilevered Chairs with mesh seats and slat backs. Please contact us for
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Iron
Mauser Cantilever Chairs, Germany Circa 1920
Located in Culver City, CA
*Please note the price is per unit, and the chairs are sold individually*
Mauser Cantilever
Category
20th Century German Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1970's Cantilever Frame Cane Backed Dining Chair - Set Of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970’s Cantilever Frame Cane Backed Dining Chair – Set Of Six
1970’s Cantilever Frame Cane Backed
Category
Vintage 1970s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Customizable Glooh Cantilever Chair by KFF
By KFF
Located in New York, NY
One design concept – many prototypes: be they conventional chairs, cantilevers or barstools
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Marcel Breuer Cantilever Chair, circa 1960
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair model cantilever, designed by Marcel Breuer circa 1960, by unknown manufacturer.
Metal pipe
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Chair 'Ff Cantilever' Dakar Leather, All Black
By Friends & Founders
Located in Paris, FR
FF Cantilever, chair
Design: Friends & Founders
Upholstery available in a wide range of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
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
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 32 in W 27 in D 26 in
Vintage Pair of Mid-Century Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Cantilever/Springer Arm
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Salterini Curve Back Cantilever/Springer Outdoor Arm Chairs
Offered is
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 32 in W 27 in D 26 in
Contemporary Chair 'FF Cantilever' Nubuck Leather, Chrome Legs
By Friends & Founders
Located in Paris, FR
FF Cantilever, chair
Design: Friends & Founders
Upholstery available in a wide range of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Customizable S 43 Cantilever Chair by Mart Stam
By Mart Stam
Located in New York, NY
resulted from this approach. Stam achieved the greatest possible reduction with the cantilever chair S 43
Category
2010s German Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Stylish Wood and Leather Cantilevered Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
Modern wood framed chair with saddle leather seat and back..... a great accent chair.
Category
Mid-20th Century Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Modern St Timothy Chair Cantilever Chairs Chrome Rectangle Tube & Black Leather
Located in Topeka, KS
cantilever chairs. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs
Category
1990s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 34 in W 22.75 in D 28 in
Contemporary Chair 'FF Cantilever' Dakar Leather, 0197, Chrome Legs
By Friends & Founders
Located in Paris, FR
FF Cantilever, chair
Design: Friends & Founders
Upholstery available in a wide range of fabrics
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, FR
FF Cantilever, chair
Design: Friends & Founders
Upholstery available in a wide range of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool
Pair Mid Century Cane Bentwood Cantilever Chairs White Cushions
Located in Baltimore, MD
An attractive stylish pair of mid century cane bentwood cantilever chairs, based on a design by
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Bauhaus Very Rare Chrome Cantilever Pagholz Chairs
By Pagholz Flötotto
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare cantilever Pagholz chairs the seat and back was made at the Pagholz manufacture in Germany
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Side Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Alvar Aalto Model 31 Cantilevered Lounge Chair
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Ferndale, MI
Paimio, Finland. Cantilever design a principle previously applied only to metal furniture. This chair
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch
Set of 4 Cantilever Chairs by Mart Stam for Fasem
By Fasem International, Mart Stam
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
The cantilever chair was designed by Mart Stam in 1926, inspired by this great design Marcel Breuer
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 4 Taupe Leather Chairs with Bronze Cantilever Frame
By Team 7
Located in Chicago, IL
The Magnum cantilever chair is a design classic that you would stand up for – if it weren’t so
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Contemporary Chair 'FF Cantilever' Black Dakar Leather, 0842, Chrome Legs
By Friends & Founders
Located in Paris, FR
FF Cantilever, chair
Design: Friends & Founders
Upholstery available in a wide range of fabrics
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 29.53 in W 21.66 in D 22.05 in
Early set Ludwig Mies van der Rohe MR10 cantilever chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Den Haag, NL
Two iconic MR10 cantilever chairs . Design by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Chrome tube frame ,comes
Category
Vintage 1960s German Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
BRNO Style Chrome Cantilever Chair, 1970s
By Lilly Reich, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and manmade; it invites you back to an era where style was as smooth as the cantilever design itself
Category
Vintage 1970s Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid Century Italian Cesca Chair with Cantilever Base
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern cesca style chair features caned seat & seat back on a chrome cantilever
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Three Italian Black Leather Cantilever Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Italian mid century style lounge chairs with cantilever form and having heavy chromed steel
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Chairs 'Z' Pair Lucite Plexiglass Cantilever Gerrit Rietveld Mid-Century Modern
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
cantilevered ‘Z’ form.
- The low backs are a distinguishing feature of these chairs, the thickness of the
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Lucite
H 27.96 in W 16.93 in D 17.72 in
Vintage Rock-a-Chair Cantilever Rocker Chair in Harvest Gold Vinyl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage rock-a-chair cantilever rocker chair in Harvest Gold Vinyl. $1,450
This Mid-Century
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Cantilever Visitor Side Chairs, Signed Matteo Grassi, Italy, 1970s
By Matteo Grassi
Located in Beirut, LB
Vintage Matteo Grassi cantilever stylish visitor side chairs, Italy, 1970s. Signed Matteo Grassi on
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 20.48 in
Gordon International Marcel Breuer B64 Cantilever Upholstered Chairs, Set of 4
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Germantown, MD
Iconic set of four Marcel Breuer Cesca S64 cantilever armchairs featuring an ebonized lacquered
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 32.5 in W 23.5 in D 21 in
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin 1969 Chrome Upholstered Tank Lounge Cantilever Chair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Thiensville, WI
manufacturing / order date listed on chair is "7/30/69". Architectural heavy flat bar chrome steel frame. Design
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 30.5 in W 25 in D 28 in
Pr. Tubular Chrome and Woven Plastic Cantilevered Lounge Chairs
By Lloyd Loom
Located in New York, NY
Pair of cantilevered lounge chairs having tubular chrome frames and continuous plastic wicker style
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Late 20th Century Gray & Chrome Cantilever Chairs Style Steelcase Set of 12
By Steelcase
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome gray & chrome vintage cantilever chairs by United Chair Company in the style of Steelcase
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.25 in W 24 in D 23 in
Set of Two Bauhaus Cantilever Chrome Woven Rattan Side Chairs 1960s Italy
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Antwerp, BE
This pair of chairs was made in the 60s. It consist of a tubular chrome structure with cantilever
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.5 in W 21.26 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern, Cantilevered Lounge Chairs, Augusto Bozzi
By Augusto Bozzi
Located in New York, NY
from other chairs of the period. The upholstered seat and back are cantilevered over a black enamel
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Milo Baughman Style Cantilever Dining Chairs in White and Chrome - Set of 5
By Design Institute America
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of 5 1970s Mid Century Modern cantilever chrome and white dining chairs. This set features
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Streamline Art Deco Cantilever Chair Chrome & Red Vinyl Attr Kem Webber-Lloyds
By Kem Weber, lloyd manufacturing co.
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous streamline modern cantilever chair comprised of chrome frame and tomato red vinyl faux
Category
Mid-20th Century American Streamlined Moderne Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31 in W 20.75 in D 22 in
Pair Of Mid-Century Modern Chrome Cantilever Slipper Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
bear tan, velvet upholstery is button tufted on the seats and backs. These chairs are gorgeous from all
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage MR10/S533L Cantilever chair by Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Lilly Reich
Located in Tucson, AZ
a cantilevered chair by Mart Stam, was introduced by Mies van der Rohe at the 1927 Stuttgart
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 30.32 in
Marcel Breuer Corset back B33 chairs by Knoll
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in 1927 by Marcel Breuer, these iconic B33 chairs produced by Knoll feature a cantilevered
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Verner Panton Two Cantilevered Chairs by Vitra Herman Miller Edition
By Vitra, Verner Panton
Located in Miami, FL
Timeless cantilevered side chairs designed by Verner Panton in 1959. High-quality design made of
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Pair of Very Rare Cantilever Leather Chairs by Herbert Ohl for Matteo Grassi
By Herbert Ohl, Matteo Grassi
Located in München, DE
Pair of very rare cantilever leather chairs by Herbert Ohl model Ballerina.
Manufactured by Matteo
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32.29 in W 24.41 in D 22.05 in
Cantilever Chrome Leather Chairs MCM Mies van der Rohe Style, Set of 2
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Lake Worth, FL
der Rohe Style Cantilever Chrome Leather Chairs
Approximate Measurements in Inches
31 3/4" high at
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Italian Cantilevered Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs, Gianfranco Frattini, Pair
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in New York, NY
and back is raised and cantilevered over the metal frame leg structure. The rear saber legs angle the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 36 in W 32 in D 28.5 in
Four Thonet White and Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Chicago, IL
An early design of tubular chromed steel cantilevered frames, updated in this 1970s version. Single
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Vintage Machine Age, McKay Craft Cantilevered Leather Sling Lounge Chairs
By McKay Furniture Corp., Salvatore Bevelacqua
Located in Portland, OR
is a "his and hers" set: one chair reclines back into a very relaxing horizontal position - great for
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome, Iron
H 37.5 in W 27 in D 24.5 in
Alvar Aalto, Birch Plywood Cantilever Chair, Model 31, Huonekalu-ja, Finland
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Alvar Aalto model 31 chair of moulded birch plywood, cantilevered one-piece seat and back suspended
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 29.93 in
Vintage Chrome Cantilever Chairs United Chair Co Style Steelcase Sold Separately
By Steelcase
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome gray-blue & chrome vintage cantilever chairs by United Chair Company in the style of
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.25 in W 24 in D 23 in
Cantilever Chrome and Wicker Dining Chairs Anton Lorenz Style
By Harvey Probber
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Wonderful chrome and wicker dining chairs. Cantilevered chrome frames with wicker bucket seats
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Early S 43 cantilever chairs by Mart Stam, 1930s
By Vichr & Co., Mart Stam
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
cantilever chairs with a sturdy tubular steel frame, showcasing vintage charm. The steel elements exhibit
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Milo Baughman Cantilevered Lounge Chairs for Thayer Coggin Mid Century
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Pair of Milo Baughman Cantilevered Lounge Chairs for Thayer Coggin Mid Century
This pair of lounge
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 26 in W 34 in D 30.5 in
S 533 Cantilever Chair Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in New York, NY
object. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe was the first to provide the cantilever chair with aesthetic lightness
Category
2010s German Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
S 533 Cantilever Chair Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in New York, NY
object. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe was the first to provide the cantilever chair with aesthetic lightness
Category
2010s German Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Cantilevered Chrome Club Tub Chair by Burgasser & Anton Lorenz for Thonet
By Thonet, Anton Lorenz
Located in Buffalo, NY
contoured barrel-back seats, Retains original knoll fabric in a vibrant red, within tubular chrome
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Matteo Grassi Cantilever MG5 Black Leather Chairs by Centro Studi
By Marcel Breuer, Matteo Grassi, Centro Studi
Located in Chattanooga, TN
interesting and fun to collect.
Handsome set of (2) MG5 chairs by Matteo Grassi in black leather armchairs
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Four Cantilevered Chrome and Chocolate Brown Spoonback Dining Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of four chrome base dining chairs, in the manner of Harvey Probber. Dark chocolate vinyl
Category
Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Eight Pace Collection Dining Chairs with Chrome Cantilever Base. Signed.
By Pace Collection
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of 8 dining chairs from The Pace Collection, 1970s. Soft comfortable seats and backs with
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair Suede Leather Cantilever Chairs Designed By Robert Haussmann For de Sede
By Robert Haussmann
Located in Doraville, GA
A beautiful pair of vintage cantilevered chairs designed by Robert Haussmann for de Sede, the
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.5 in W 21 in D 23 in
Rare and early S 43 cantilever chair by Mart Stam
By Vichr & Co., Mart Stam
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Czechoslovakia in the 1930s. Bauhaus cantilever chair with a sturdy tubular steel frame, showcasing vintage charm
Category
Vintage 1920s Czech Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Stunning Set of Six Brueton Cantilevered Chrome Dining Chairs, Midcentury
By Brueton
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning set of six Brueton flat band chrome cantilevered dining chairs with cream colored Faux
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the cantilever back chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, metal and brass, every cantilever back chair was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer cantilever back chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A cantilever back chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made cantilever back chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Alvar Aalto, John Salterini and Marcel Breuer are consistently popular.
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- 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.
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Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Riotous Shapes and Colors Have Made Uchronia’s Designs the Toast of Paris
Julien Sebban’s energetic design collective is radically reshaping the look of 21st-century European furniture and interiors.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire
What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.
Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory
After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.
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