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Anton Lorenz for Thonet Cantilevered Chrome Chairs
By Anton Lorenz
Located in Pineville, NC
A pair of cantilevered armchairs designed by Anton Lorenz and produced by Thonet. The price is for
Category

Vintage 1970s North American Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Anton Lorenz for Thonet Cantilevered Chrome Chairs
Anton Lorenz for Thonet Cantilevered Chrome Chairs
$1,120 / item
H 30 in W 24 in D 22 in
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
Category

Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Anton Lorenz for Thonet "Ss33" Armchair in White + Chrome
Vintage Anton Lorenz for Thonet "Ss33" Armchair in White + Chrome
$956 Sale Price
20% Off
H 29.5 in W 22.75 in D 22 in
Thonet Bauhaus White Vinyl & Chrome Model SS33 Cantilever Barstool Anton Lorenz
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage white vinyl & chrome tube barstool by Thonet Model SS33 Bauhaus cantilever chair
Category

20th Century American Bauhaus Stools

Materials

Chrome

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

Four Thonet White and Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs
Four Thonet White and Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs
$3,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 30.5 in W 24 in D 22 in
S 32 Cantilever Thonet Side Chair
By Mart Stam, Thonet
Located in Pasadena, TX
S 32 Cantilever Thonet side chair S 32 Cantilever chair combines the tubular steel frame with
Category

Late 20th Century Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

S 32 Cantilever Thonet Side Chair
S 32 Cantilever Thonet Side Chair
$625 / item
H 32 in W 19 in D 22 in
S 32 Cantilever Thonet Side Chair
By Thonet, Mart Stam
Located in Pasadena, TX
S 32 Cantilever Thonet side chair S 32 Cantilever chair combines the tubular steel frame with
Category

Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and De...

Materials

Chrome

S 32 Cantilever Thonet Side Chair
S 32 Cantilever Thonet Side Chair
$1,000 / item
H 32 in W 19 in D 22 in
Thonet S 411 Tubular Steel Cantilever Armchair, Germany, circa 1935
By Thonet
Located in Berlin, DE
Thonet S 411 tubular steel cantilever armchair with fabric upholstery, designed by the Thonet
Category

Vintage 1930s German Streamlined Moderne Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Thonet Anton Lorenz Cantilevered Chrome Armchair
By Thonet, Anton Lorenz
Located in Pasadena, TX
(1 ) Thonet Lorenz arm chair The Lorenz arm chair was designed by Anton Lorenz in 1929 and
Category

20th Century European Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Thonet S411 Tubular Steel Cantilever Armchair, Black Leather Upholstery, c. 1935
By Thonet
Located in Berlin, DE
Thonet S 411 tubular steel cantilever armchair with leather upholstery, designed by the Thonet
Category

Vintage 1930s German Streamlined Moderne Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Cantilever leather Lounge Chairs Manufactured by Thonet in 1980
By Thonet
Located in Beirut, LB
Pair of night blue Bauhaus style lounge chairs on a chromed tubular steel cantilever base
Category

Late 20th Century French Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Steel

1980s Thonet Chrome Cantilever Sled Base Dining Arm Chairs in Grey Fabric
By Thonet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Cantilever Sled Base Dining Armchairs, produced by Thonet in the 1980s. The listed price
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Chrome Upholstered Cane Cantilever Armchairs, Thonet Attributed, Pair
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Miami, FL
Chrome Upholstered Cane Cantilever Armchairs, Thonet Attributed, Pair Offered for sale is a pair
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

(6) Green Velvet Knoll + Thonet Chrome Brno Cantilevered Chairs
By Thonet, Knoll
Located in Round Top, TX
Set of six, nicely upholstered, deep emerald green cantilevered, tubular chrome "Brno" chairs. This
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

(6) Green Velvet Knoll + Thonet Chrome Brno Cantilevered Chairs
(6) Green Velvet Knoll + Thonet Chrome Brno Cantilevered Chairs
$4,125 Sale Price / set
44% Off
H 31 in W 22 in D 17 in
'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
Category

Vintage 1920s European Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

'1' Thonet Anton Lorenz Cantilevered Chrome Armchair
'1' Thonet Anton Lorenz Cantilevered Chrome Armchair
$1,100 / item
H 29 in W 23 in D 22 in
A set of 2 cantilevered chrome barrel back club chairs Anton Lorenz for Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Houston, TX
A set of 2 cantilevered chrome barrel back club chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet. In very good
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Thonet S 60 Cantilever Black Leather Armchair by Glen Oliver Löw in STOCK
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
The S 60 cantilevered seating range: The contemporary interpretation of a familiar typology
Category

2010s European Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Thonet S 60 Cantilever Black Leather Armchair by Glen Oliver Löw in STOCK
Thonet S 60 Cantilever Black Leather Armchair by Glen Oliver Löw in STOCK
$1,295 Sale Price
60% Off
H 33.08 in W 21.66 in D 24.81 in
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
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Thonet 1930s Cantilever Armchair in the Style of Erich Dieckmann, Gilbert Rhode
By Gilbert Rohde, Thonet
Located in London, GB
Attributed to Thonet, Bauhaus 1930s tubular steel cantilever armchair in the style of Erich
Category

Mid-20th Century European Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Marcel Breuer For Thonet B35 Cantilever Leather Sling Lounge Chairs Set of 2
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Handsome set of mid-century modern cantilever black leather lounge chairs designed by Marcel Breuer
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Marcel Breuer For Thonet B35 Cantilever Leather Sling Lounge Chairs Set of 2
Marcel Breuer For Thonet B35 Cantilever Leather Sling Lounge Chairs Set of 2
$7,996 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 33.25 in W 25.5 in D 32 in
Thonet S 33 Vintage Black Saddle Leather Chair Mart Stam Cantilever, Set of 4
By Mart Stam, Thonet
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Thonet Mart Stam S33 chair in made by Thonet. The Classic Bauhaus chair. Frame chrome-plated
Category

Mid-20th Century European Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vintage German S33 Cantilever Leather Chairs by Mart Stam for Thonet, Set of 8
By Mart Stam, Thonet
Located in Hamburg, DE
The Thonet S33 is a classic Bauhaus tubular steel furniture from the pen of Mart Stam. A simple
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Blue Cantilever Chairs B43 by Mart Stam for Thonet, Germany, 1930s
By Mart Stam, Thonet
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of four blue cantilever chairs, two with armrests and two without. Model B43, designed in
Category

Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Blue Cantilever Chairs B43 by Mart Stam for Thonet, Germany, 1930s
Set of 4 Blue Cantilever Chairs B43 by Mart Stam for Thonet, Germany, 1930s
$3,100 Sale Price / set
22% Off
H 33.47 in W 20.48 in D 21.26 in
Thonet S34 Cantilever chairs by Mart Stam in black leather and chrome – Germany
By Thonet, Mart Stam, Marcel Breuer
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Model: Thonet S34 Cantilever (Freischwinger) armchair Color: Black / Silver Material: Black leather
Category

Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Thonet S34 Cantilever chairs by Mart Stam in black leather and chrome – Germany
Thonet S34 Cantilever chairs by Mart Stam in black leather and chrome – Germany
$2,691 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 33.08 in W 22.45 in D 25.2 in
Pair of Cantilever Armchairs Bauhaus Thonet, 1930s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
. The chrome cantilever frame provides light flexibility, ensuring a comfortable seating experience
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Beech

Pair of Cantilever Armchairs Bauhaus  Thonet, 1930s
Pair of Cantilever Armchairs Bauhaus  Thonet, 1930s
$3,041 Sale Price / set
25% Off
H 27.17 in W 24.81 in D 20.48 in
Set of 6 Mies van der Rohe MR10 white cantilever dining chairs for Thonet, 1980s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet
Located in amstelveen, NL
An iconic set of 6 MR10 (256CS/MR533) cantilever dining chairs designed by Mies van der Rohe and
Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Thonet Chrome Tubular Steel Armchairs, Leather Upholstery, Customisable, c. 1935
By Thonet
Located in Berlin, DE
Thonet S 411 tubular steel cantilever armchairs in leather upholstery, designed and manufactured by
Category

Vintage 1930s German Streamlined Moderne Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Thonet Chrome Steel Cantilever Armchairs 1930s Midcentury Bauhaus period.
Located in Almelo, NL
Thonet Chrome Steel Cantilever Armchairs 1930s Midcentury Bauhaus period. Pair of armchairs by
Category

Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage German Black S43 Cantilever Chair by Mart Stam for Thonet
By Mart Stam
Located in Hamburg, DE
Cantilever chair by Thonet, designed by Mart Stam from the 20s in a particular color. A classic
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century S43F Cantilever Chair by Mart Stam for Thonet, Germany, 1960s
By Mart Stam
Located in Hamburg, DE
Tubular steel cantilever chair with armrests from Thonet based on a design by Mart Stam from the
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 Cantilevered Chairs Thonet Bauhaus Model ST14 Hans Luckhardt
By Hans & Wassili Luckhardt
Located in Halle, DE
more elegant way. Designed in 1931 for DESTA Berlin, later Thonet, Hans Luckhardt create this elegant
Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

6 Bauhaus Cantilever Armchairs Made in Italy Style Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
chrome tube cantilever bases, new beech wood arm rests, & top-stitch milk chocolate brown ultra suede
Category

20th Century Italian Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Black Leather + Chrome Brno Cantilever Chairs, Set of 4
By Knoll, Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Round Top, TX
are attributed to Thonet production. The frame is a single piece of tubular stainless steel hand
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Black Leather + Chrome Brno Cantilever Chairs, Set of 4
Black Leather + Chrome Brno Cantilever Chairs, Set of 4
$2,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 31 in W 21.63 in D 22 in
Pair of Cantilever chrome and Wicker Chairs Mies Van der Roye Style - 1980s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Pair of Cantilever chrome and Wicker Chairs Mies Van der Roye Style Thonet style - Mies Van Der
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 6 Thonet Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Pasadena, TX
. Manufactured by Thonet circa 1981 Chrome cantilever frame, seat and back in original mohair Reupholstery
Category

Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 6 Thonet Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer
Set of 6 Thonet Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer
$4,320 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 32 in W 23.75 in D 22.5 in
Marcel Breuer B35 Wicker and Chrome Armchair by Thonet 1960's
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Den Haag, NL
Sublime Bauhaus design by Marcel Breuer the B35 armchair by Thonet circa 1960s, the cantilever
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Tubular Chrome and Blue Fabric Cantilever Lounge Chair with Arms Set of 7
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Topeka, KS
the Cesca chair which was designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928 or other Thonet or cantilevered style
Category

Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Sgarsul Rocking Chair by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Roma, IT
The "Sgarsul" rocking chair is a reinterpretation of Thonet's 1862 N1 cantilever armchair by Gae
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Sgarsul Rocking Chair by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova
Sgarsul Rocking Chair by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova
$2,691 Sale Price
20% Off
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 36.62 in
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
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

20th Century Thonet Cantilever Bauhaus Armchairs S34 designed by Mart Stam, 1927
By Thonet, Mart Stam
Located in Vienna, AT
The Cantilever armchairs S34 designed by Mart Stam in 1927 and produced by Thonet in 1985 has a
Category

Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Thonet Cantilever Armchairs, Model S64 by Marcel Breuer, Black Fabric, Set of 4
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautiful set of cantilever armchairs designed by Marcel Breuer was manufactured by Thonet in
Category

1990s German Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Thonet S 74 Leather Chair Black Cantilever
By Thonet
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Thonet S 74 leather chair black cantilever. Product measurements in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Thonet S 74 Leather Chair Black Cantilever
Thonet S 74 Leather Chair Black Cantilever
$1,188 / item
H 22.45 in Dm 25.6 in
Bauhaus Cantilever Armchair Set of 2 Thonet Muecke Melder
By Thonet
Located in Chemnitz, SN
Object: cantilever chair - Bauhaus fabric Time: around 1935 Style: Bauhaus Manufacturer
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Bauhaus Cantilever Armchair Set of 2 Thonet Muecke Melder
Bauhaus Cantilever Armchair Set of 2 Thonet Muecke Melder
$3,724 / set
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 31.5 in
Cantilever Tubular Steel Armchair by Thonet Midcentury Bauhaus Period
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
An original tubular steel armchair from the 1930s midcentury Bauhaus Period The cantilever armchair
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Cantilever Tubular Steel Bauhaus Armchairs by Thonet Mohair Upholstery
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of original tubular steel armchairs from the 1930s. The cantilever armchairs are typical for
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Thonet K147 Cantilever Lounge Chair Bauhaus Classic Designed, Anton Lorenz, 1930
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
A wonderful example of an iconic Thonet K147 cantilever lounge chair originally designed in 1930 by
Category

Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Thonet Art Deco Armchairs Bauhaus Design with Polished Cantilever Frames
By Thonet, Willem H. Gispen
Located in London, GB
A pair of Thonet Art Deco armchairs Bauhaus design with polished cantilever frames and newly
Category

Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Bauhaus Cantilever Chairs Thonet
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Berlin, DE
, 1927, from which time it was given the nickname Weissenhofstuhl. We show here the version of Thonet
Category

20th Century German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Pair of Bauhaus Cantilever Chairs Thonet
Pair of Bauhaus Cantilever Chairs Thonet
$2,474 / set
H 32 in W 19 in D 28 in
Thonet S533 Cantilever Chair, Armchair, Lounge Chair Designed by L. Mies vd Rohe
By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Vienna, AT
collection of a Thonet´s family member. This chair is comprised of a cantilevered chromed tubular steel
Category

Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Marcel Breuer Cantilever Chair
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Berlin, DE
This Cantilever chair B 33 by Marcel Breuer was probably manufactured by Thonet Mundus. The B33 is
Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chairs

Marcel Breuer Cantilever Chair
Marcel Breuer Cantilever Chair
$1,177
H 34.26 in W 18.12 in D 28.35 in
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
Category

Vintage 1980s North American Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1980's Anton Lorenz Cantilever Chrome Barstools
1980's Anton Lorenz Cantilever Chrome Barstools
$1,430 / set
H 41 in W 24 in D 20.5 in
Mid Century Bauhaus Design Anton Lorenz Chrome and Vinyl Cantilever Chairs
By Thonet, Anton Lorenz
Located in Detroit, MI
Lorenz for Thonet in 1929. The Classic Bauhaus design features a sleek, sculptural profile with clean
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Marcel Breuer B35 Lounge Chair Armchair Thonet, circa 1940s
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Marcel Breuer B35 armchair by Thonet circa 1940s, the cantilever frame with woven rattan seat, wooden
Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Tubular Steel Cantilever Chair by Ludwig Mies van Der Rohe, Circa 1927
By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Vienna, AT
Tubular steel cantilever chair, design 1927, manufactured 1932 by Thonet, Vienna Chrome-plated
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Bauhaus Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Signed Thonet Cantilever Lounge Chairs in Chrome
By Anton Lorenz
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of signed Thonet Cantilever lounge chairs in chrome. Classic sleek design on these Minimalist
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Six Thonet Cantilever Armchairs S34 by Mart Stam, 1927 Bauhaus
By Thonet, Mart Stam
Located in Telgte, DE
Set of six Thonet cantilever armchairs S34 by Mart Stam, 1927 Bauhaus The comfortable cantilever
Category

Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel

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
Category

Vintage 1970s North American Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Anton Lorenz for Thonet Cantilevered Chrome Chairs
Anton Lorenz for Thonet Cantilevered Chrome Chairs
$1,920 / set
H 30 in W 24 in D 22 in
Thonet Cantilever Lounge Chairs in Chrome by Anton Lorenz
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
cantilevered and angular tube chrome frame. Incredibly comfortable and ready for use. A nice 80's take on the
Category

Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs Thonet Cantilever Chairs Woven Cane Chrome
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Basel, BS
Pair of iconic Marcel Breuer S 32 chairs for Thonet, manufactured in 1984 by Thonet. Made of
Category

Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

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Thonet Cantilever For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic thonet cantilever available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, chrome and steel, every thonet cantilever was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a thonet cantilever, we have 61 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer thonet cantilever, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each thonet cantilever bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made thonet cantilever has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Thonet, Mart Stam and Marcel Breuer are consistently popular.

How Much is a Thonet Cantilever?

Prices for a thonet cantilever start at $10 and top out at $13,953 with the average selling for $2,195.

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