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Lorenz Cantilever

'1' Thonet Anton Lorenz Cantilevered Chrome Armchair
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
Located in Pasadena, TX
(1 ) Thonet Lorenz arm chair The Lorenz arm chair was designed by Anton Lorenz in 1929 and
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Vintage 1920s European Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

1980's Anton Lorenz Cantilever Chrome Barstools
By Thonet, Anton Lorenz
Located in Glendale, AZ
Chrome bar stools designed by Anton Lorenz for Thonet in 1929. Stools feature off-white faux
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Vintage 1980s North American Post-Modern Stools

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Steel, Chrome

Anton Lorenz for Thonet Cantilevered Chrome Chairs
By Anton Lorenz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of cantilevered armchairs designed by Anton Lorenz and produced by Thonet. The price is for
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Vintage 1970s North American Armchairs

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Chrome

Modernist Cantilevered Armchair by Anton Lorenz
By Anton Lorenz, Kovona
Located in Brno, CZ
perfectly represents the ethos of the avant-garde movement. The radical design of a cantilevered chair
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Vintage 1940s Czech Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Original Anton Lorenz for Thonet Cantilevered Steel Tube SS33 Chair, 1930s
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Anton Lorenz (1891–1966) Timeless, early edition Bauhaus Model SS33 cantilevered armchair by Anton
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Armchairs

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Chrome, Steel

Thonet Bauhaus White Vinyl & Chrome Model SS33 Cantilever Barstool Anton Lorenz
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
cantilever chair designed in the 1930’s for Thonet by famed designer Anton Lorenz. The chair design was later
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20th Century American Bauhaus Stools

Materials

Chrome

Cantilevered Chrome Club Tub Chair by Burgasser & Anton Lorenz for Thonet
By Thonet, Anton Lorenz
Located in Buffalo, NY
From a design by Joan Burgasser and Anton Lorenz, these Thonet Club Tub armchairs set deeply
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Anton Lorenz Tubular Steel Cantilever Club Chair KS 41 for Thonet, circa 1935
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
Located in Berlin, DE
Anton Lorenz chrome-plated tubular steel cantilever armchair model KS 41, manufactured by Thonet AG
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Armchairs

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Chrome, Steel

1980's Anton Lorenz for Thonet Black and Chrome Cantilever Bar Stools, Set of 3
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
Located in Doylestown, PA
Later edition cantilever chrome bar stools designed by Anton Lorenz for Thonet in 1929. Stools
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Late 20th Century North American Bauhaus Stools

Materials

Chrome

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
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

White Vinyl & Chrome Model SS33 Style Cantilever Chair
By Anton Lorenz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the realm of vintage furniture with our white vinyl and chrome tube cantilever chair
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Vintage 1980s American Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Anton Lorenz for Thonet "Ss33" Armchair in White + Chrome
By Thonet, Anton Lorenz
Located in Basel, BS
Stunning Anton Lorenz for Thonet Cantilevered Armchair in white. This is the Perfect opportunity
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Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Twelve Sleek Chrome Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet
By Thonet, Anton Lorenz
Located in Dallas, TX
This attractive set of twelve, designed by the legendary Anton Lorenz. The man who brought tubular
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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1970s Mid Century Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet
By Thonet, Anton Lorenz
Located in Detroit, MI
This set of four vintage mid century modern SS33 dining chairs were designed by Anton Lorenz and
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Vintage Anton Lorenz for Thonet "Ss33" Set of 6 Armchairs in Dark Brown + Chrome
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
Located in Basel, BS
Stunning Anton Lorenz for Thonet Cantilevered Armchairs, set of 6 They feature very dark brown
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Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Post Modern Brass Gold Bent Chrome Cantilever Chair Attributed to Thonet
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
Located in Madison, WI
Mid Century Modern Arm Chair attributed to Iconic Italian Designer Anton Lorenz for Thonet c 1960
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Cantilevered Chrome Barrel Back Club Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of cantilevered chrome barrel back club chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet. In very good
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

1970's Mid-Century Modern Thonet Chrome Armchairs - Set of Four
By Thonet
Located in Burbank, CA
Anton Lorenz, and have the original upholstery. The chrome frames have been polished, and can be
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Four Black and Chrome Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
The Hungarian designer Anton Lorenz is famous for his timeless steel tube furniture. The original
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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Thonet K147 Cantilever Lounge Chair Bauhaus Classic Designed, Anton Lorenz, 1930
By Thonet, Anton Lorenz
Located in Vienna, AT
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs

Set of Four Anton Lorenz Cantilever Stools by Thonet
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Located in Rio Vista, CA
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20th Century American Modern Stools

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Pair of Cantilever Armchairs by Anton Lorenz
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
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20th Century European Modern Chairs

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Thonet Cantilever Lounge Chairs in Chrome by Anton Lorenz
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
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Lorenz Cantilever For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the lorenz cantilever you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, chrome and fabric, every lorenz cantilever was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the lorenz cantilever you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A lorenz cantilever made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Anton Lorenz, Thonet and Desta Stahlmöbel Gmbh each produced at least one beautiful lorenz cantilever that is worth considering.

How Much is a Lorenz Cantilever?

Prices for a lorenz cantilever can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $480 and can go as high as $9,272, while the average can fetch as much as $2,850.

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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.

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No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.