Mart Stam Cantilever Armchairs (Set of 2)
This pair of iconic cantilever armchairs embodies the radical innovation of Bauhaus-era design, pioneered by Mart Stam in 1926. These are not mere chairs — they are a piece of design history.
With their tubular steel frame and floating seat construction, these chairs defy traditional furniture norms. The cantilever design, which eliminates rear legs, creates a sense of lightness, flexibility, and modernity that was revolutionary at the time — and remains visually striking even today.
Mart Stam's cantilever chair was the first of its kind, preceding the better-known versions by Mies van der Rohe and Marcel Breuer. His design was not only a breakthrough in aesthetics but also in construction and material thinking. The design is part of permanent collections in museums like the MoMA and Vitra Design Museum.
This particular set features armrests, adding comfort and structure. The seat and backrest are upholstered in leather (or leatherette, depending on version), stretched tightly across the frame for ergonomic support.
This pair of iconic cantilever armchairs embodies the radical innovation of Bauhaus-era design, pioneered by Mart Stam in 1926. These are not mere chairs — they are a piece of design history.
With their tubular steel frame and floating seat construction, these chairs defy traditional furniture norms. The cantilever design, which eliminates rear legs, creates a sense of lightness, flexibility, and modernity that was revolutionary at the time — and remains visually striking even today.
Mart Stam's cantilever chair was the first of its kind, preceding the better-known versions by Mies van der Rohe and Marcel Breuer. His design was not only a breakthrough in aesthetics but also in construction and material thinking. The design is part of permanent collections in museums like the MoMA and Vitra Design Museum.
This particular set features armrests, adding comfort and structure. The seat and backrest are upholstered in leather (or leatherette, depending on version), stretched tightly across the frame for ergonomic support.
Condition
Excellent
Very minimal wear consistent with age.
No structural or functional issues.
Finish, fabric, and surfaces are well-preserved.
Technical specification
Designer-Mart Stam
Year Designed-1926
Year of Production-c. 1950s–1980s (depending on your set)
Materials-Tubular chrome-plated steel, leather (or vinyl)
Dimensions-Approx. 82 cm height × 55 cm width × 60 cm depth
Seat Height-Approx. 45 cm
