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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
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Bauhaus B34 Cantilever Chair in Plywood & Chrome by Marcel Breuer, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Żory, PL
rare version with a seat and backrest made of plywood, probably made in the early 1930s. The chair is
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Early 20th Century Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel

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
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Customizable Glooh Cantilever Chair  by KFF
Customizable Glooh Cantilever Chair  by KFF
H 34.65 in W 20.87 in D 21.66 in
Sculptural Zebrano Plywood Lounge Chair, The Netherlands 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
this chair apart was not just its striking appearance but the innovative use of Zebrano plywood. The
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Plywood

Fn 6 Cantilever Chair by Mart Stam for Mücke-Melder, 1930s
By Mücke & Melder, Mart Stam
Located in Żory, PL
Tubular steel chair designed by Mart Stam and manufactured by Mücke-Melder in the 1930s.
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 6 Cantilevered Chairs Thonet Bauhaus Model ST14 Hans Luckhardt
By Hans & Wassili Luckhardt
Located in Halle, DE
This hard to find set of 6 chairs, model ST 14, represents the modernist idea of the Bauhaus in an
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Four 30s cantilever Bauhaus tubular steel chairs by Mart Stam for Robert Slezak
By Mart Stam, Robert Slezák
Located in München, DE
Four 1930s cantilever tubular steel Bauhaus chairs. Design by the well-known Dutch architect Mart
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Metal

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

Customizable S 43 Cantilever Chair by Mart Stam
Customizable S 43 Cantilever Chair by Mart Stam
H 32.29 in W 17.33 in D 20.48 in
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
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch

Vintage Cane Cantilever Dining Chairs in the manner of Marcel Breuer Set of 4
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These Cantilever vintage chairs are made in Italy from the 70ties In the manner of Marcel Breuer
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech, Birch

Rare, Early Alvar Aalto Model 31/42 Cantilevered Armchairs, Finland, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
Rare, early Alvar Aalto model 31/42 cantilevered armchairs, Finland, 1930s, designed and produced
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Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Customizable S 43 PVF Cantilever Armchair 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

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
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Plywood, Upholstery, Beech

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" Easy Chair for Cassina, 1966
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" easy chair for Cassina, plywood and red leather, Italy, 1966. In 1966
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" Easy Chair for Cassina, 1966
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" easy chair for Cassina, plywood and black leather, Italy, 1966. In 1966
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Eugen Schmidt four Dining/Conference Chair with White Leather Germany 1965
By Eugen Schmidt
Located in Köln, NRW
found in the processing of plywood. As a chair variant, however, the execution and design of the Eugen
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Vintage 1960s German Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Eugen Schmidt four Dining/Conference Chairs Germany 1965 with cognac leather
By Eugen Schmidt
Located in Köln, NRW
found in the processing of plywood. As a chair variant, however, the execution and design of the Eugen
Category

Vintage 1960s German Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Restored Bauhaus Pair of Chairs, by Mart Stam, Chrome, Germany, 1930s
By Mart Stam
Located in Horomerice, CZ
, including the invention of the cantilever tubular chair, teaching at the Bauhaus, contributions to the
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" Easy Chairs for Cassina, 1966, Set of 2
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" easy chairs for Cassina, plywood and red leather, Italy, 1966, set of two
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" Easy Chairs for Cassina, 1966, Set of 2
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" easy chairs for Cassina, plywood and black leather, Italy, 1966, set of
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

1932 Artek No. 42 Small Paimio Lounge Chair in Birch by Alvar & Aino Aalto
By Alvar Aalto, Artek, Aino Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
approximately the same time. The chair's frame is made from birch, which has been bent to produce a cantilevered
Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Customizable Glooh Chair Without Armrests 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

S 60 Chair Designed by Glen Oliver Löw
By Glen Oliver Löw
Located in New York, NY
succeeded in reinterpreting the cantilever chair and developing a contemporary solution. The seat shell made
Category

2010s German Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric

S 60 Chair Designed by Glen Oliver Löw
S 60 Chair Designed by Glen Oliver Löw
H 33.08 in W 21.66 in D 24.81 in
GLOOH Chair with Armrests in Black Leather 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

An Early MODERNIST BAUHAUS CHAIR by MART STAM for MAUSER WERKE, Germany 1930
By Mart Stam
Located in PARIS, FR
lacquered plywood seat and back, "Cantilever" model created by Mart Stam, produced by Mauser Werke, Germany
Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Metal

Marcel Breuer Aluminium Chair 1933 ICF Cadsana Italy MoMa Museum Bauhaus Black
By ICF De Padova, Marcel Breuer
Located in Munster, NRW
Marcel Breuer - Aluminium Chair 1933, manufactured by ICF Cadsana, Italy - MoMa German-born
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Vintage 1920s Italian Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Cantilevered Lounge Chair by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black lacquered birch cantilevered armchair "number 42" O.y Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas. Made in
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Armchairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Granville Bridge Side Chair Mist Matte Lacquered Oak & Client Own Material
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in Toronto, ON
Towering above Granville Island – Vancouver’s beloved artistic and cultural hub – the cantilevered
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Granville Bridge Side Chair Whiskey Ultra Matte Lacquered OakClient Own Material
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in Toronto, ON
Towering above Granville Island – Vancouver’s beloved artistic and cultural hub – the cantilevered
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Granville Bridge Side Chair Ivory Ultra Matte Lacquered & Client Own Material
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in Toronto, ON
Towering above Granville Island – Vancouver’s beloved artistic and cultural hub – the cantilevered
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Alvar Aalto Model 400 "Tank" Chairs in Swans Island Company Blankets, Pair
By Alvar Aalto
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
plywood. The chair alone is one of the most comfortable chairs of mid-century design with the wide, deep
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Birch

Granville Bridge Side Chair Black Pepper Stained Matte Oak & Client Own Material
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in Toronto, ON
Towering above Granville Island – Vancouver’s beloved artistic and cultural hub – the cantilevered
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Granville Bridge Side Chair Nude Ultra Matte Lacquered Oak & Client Own Material
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in Toronto, ON
Towering above Granville Island – Vancouver’s beloved artistic and cultural hub – the cantilevered
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Alvar Aalto High Backed Chair by Oy Huonekalu ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab circa 1940
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Temse, BE
Cantilever armchair model 401. Design 1930s, version 1940s manufactured by Huonekalu-Ja
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

1990 Set of Three Mart Stam for Thonet Bauhaus Dining Chairs in Oak
By Thonet, Mart Stam
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of three cantilever dining chairs with arms, produced by Thonet and
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1990s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Alvar Aalto Cantilever Chair, Model 31
By Alvar Aalto
Located in San Francisco, CA
Alvar Aalto cantilever chair, model 31. A very rare 1st edition model 31 lounge chair by Alvar
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Set of Four Blue Restored Beech Armchairs by Mart Stam, Germany, 1930s
By Mart Stam
Located in Horomerice, CZ
invention of the cantilever tubular chair, teaching at the Bauhaus, contributions to the Weissenhof Estate
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

2018 Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Armchair in Blue & Black Fabric, Model 50A
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
includes one 50A chair, and we have several available for individual purchase. These examples were
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2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Nickel, Steel

Early Model 402 Armchair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Made in Finland, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Detroit, MI
graceful, sculptural lines. The inventive cantilever frame is made from flexible steam bent plywood and the
Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch, Bentwood

Rare Alvar Aalto Cantilever Armchair Model 26, Artek, Finland
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Espoo, FI
, painted matt black and with seat form pressed birch plywood, lacquered in black. Aalto designed Lounge
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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

S 53 SPF Cantilever Armchair
Located in New York, NY
cantilever chair. With its one-piece seat shell it offers the highest possible comfort, has a formally clear
Category

2010s German Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric

S 53 SPF Cantilever Armchair
S 53 SPF Cantilever Armchair
H 89 in W 54 in D 61 in
Customizable GLOOH Bar Stool with Cantilever by KFF
By KFF
Located in New York, NY
One design concept — many prototypes: be they conventional chairs, catilevers or barstools
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

GLOOH Tall Bar Stool with Cantilever in Beige Leather by KFF
By KFF
Located in New York, NY
One design concept — many prototypes: be they conventional chairs, catilevers or barstools
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

GLOOH Tall Bar Stool with Cantilever in Grey Leather by KFF
By KFF
Located in New York, NY
One design concept — many prototypes: be they conventional chairs, catilevers or barstools
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

GLOOH Tall Bar Stool with Cantilever in Black Leather by KFF
By KFF
Located in New York, NY
One design concept — many prototypes: be they conventional chairs, catilevers or barstools
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

Thonet S 60 Cantilever Black Leather Armchair by Glen Oliver Löw in STOCK
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
the S 60 Glen Oliver Löw succeeded in reinterpreting the cantilever chair and developing a
Category

2010s European Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Neca Chair by Piegatto, a Sculptural Contemporary Chaise Lounge Chair
Located in Guatemala, GU
Other specifications: -Seating height: 15.5" -Chair made of 40 laminated plywood birch sections
Category

2010s Guatemalan Chaise Longues

Materials

Plywood

Alvar Aalto Early ‘Mod. 31′ Armchair, Finland 1930s
By Wohnbedarf, Alvar Aalto
Located in Rotterdam, NL
. Truly iconic design composed of laminated plywood, built as a free cantilever which allows the chair to
Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plywood

Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Lafayette, IN
Herman Miller hardware - Dual "floating" book shelves - Tapered, cantilevered peninsula desk top - An
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Granville Bridge Armchair in Nude Ultra Matte Lacquered Oak Client Own Material
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in Toronto, ON
Towering above Granville Island – Vancouver’s beloved artistic and cultural hub – the cantilevered
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Granville Bridge Armchair in Client Own Material
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in Toronto, ON
Towering above Granville Island – Vancouver’s beloved artistic and cultural hub – the cantilevered
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Granville Bridge Armchair in Client Own Material
Granville Bridge Armchair in Client Own Material
H 32.29 in W 22.45 in D 22.05 in
Granville Bridge Armchair in Mist Matte Lacquered Oak & Client Own Material
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in Toronto, ON
Towering above Granville Island – Vancouver’s beloved artistic and cultural hub – the cantilevered
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Granville Bridge Armchair in Ivory Ultra Matte Lacquered Oak Client Own Material
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in Toronto, ON
Towering above Granville Island – Vancouver’s beloved artistic and cultural hub – the cantilevered
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Granville Bridge Armchair in Whiskey Ultra Matte Lacquered & Client Own Material
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in Toronto, ON
Towering above Granville Island – Vancouver’s beloved artistic and cultural hub – the cantilevered
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Alvar Aalto Furniture (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
stackable seating both in chairs and stools. The most famous chair he designed was the cantilevered
Category

20th Century Books

Materials

Paper

Alvar Aalto Furniture (Book)
Alvar Aalto Furniture (Book)
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H 9.5 in W 8.5 in D 0.63 in
Pierre Guariche Model "G2" Swinging Floor Lamp Edition Disderot, France 1950s
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Utrecht, NL
the lamp and therefore the light can be adjusted by way of the cantilever. The black lacquered base
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Cantilever Chair by Bigla Switzerland 1940s Olive Green with Stamp Signature
By BIGLA
Located in Zürich, Zürich
Original cantilever chair by Bigla Switzerland, 1940s, with stamp signature on seat bottom. Olive
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel

S34 Cantilever Mart Stam Design Chair by Kovona, Czechoslovakia, circa 1960
By Kovona, Mart Stam
Located in Zohor, SK
Originally, the chairs were designed by Mart Stam for Thonet company. In Czechoslovakia, the chairs
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Metal

Four Thaden Jordan Bent Plywood Dining Chairs
By Thaden-Jordan Furniture Co.
Located in Berkeley, CA
Set of four Thaden-Jordan bent birch plywood dining chairs, circa 1947 Clever design with
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Alvar Aalto Model 21 Cantilever Side Chairs by Finmar, Pair, Finland, circa 1935
By Finmar, Alvar Aalto
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Alvar Aalto model 21 cantilever side chairs by Finmar, pair, Finland, circa 1935 Pair of Alvar
Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

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Plywood Cantilever Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the plywood cantilever chair you’re looking for. A plywood cantilever chair — often made from plywood, wood and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the plywood cantilever chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A plywood cantilever chair, designed in the Scandinavian Modern, mid-century modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Alvar Aalto, Andreas Hansen and Artek-Pascoe Inc. each produced at least one beautiful plywood cantilever chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Plywood Cantilever Chair?

The average selling price for a plywood cantilever chair at 1stDibs is $1,357, while they’re typically $379 on the low end and $27,708 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right seating for You

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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.

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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.

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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 Plywood Cantilever Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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, 2024
    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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To clean an Eames molded plywood chair, wipe it down with a soft cloth dampened with warm water and a mild dish soap. Then, use a second cloth moistened with water to wipe off the soap. Finally, use a soft towel to dry. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Eames chairs.