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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Upholstered Armchair
Located in High Point, NC
generous comfort and a tailored appearance that complements the chair’s structured silhouette. Rolled arms
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Czech Modern-Style Saucer Armchair With Upholstered Cushions
Located in High Point, NC
cushions add comfort while emphasizing the chair’s distinctive silhouette. The pale shell is paired with a
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Janet Gray with metal base and Canaletto walnut Armchair
By Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Milan, IT
backrest emphasizes comfort within a sleek silhouette. The chair’s linear yet embracing form provides a
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Frits Henningsen Armchairs in Mahogany, Cane and Leather, Denmark, 1931
By Frits Henningsen
Located in The Hague, NL
, creating a graceful, continuous silhouette that highlights the chairs’ classical proportions. The backrests
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
Pair Of 1970s French Brutalist Oak Armchairs With Upholstered Cushions
Located in High Point, NC
from the chairs’ powerful silhouette. Clean lines and restrained detailing allow the natural grain and
Category
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Armchairs. Vienna, c. 1830.
Located in Vienna, AT
proportions, refined silhouettes, and masterful craftsmanship, these chairs embody the timeless elegance that
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Important Late 17th-Century German Baroque Ohrensessel in Oak
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
18th century. The chair’s commanding silhouette and material integrity speak to its original use in an
Category
Antique Late 17th Century German Baroque Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Flavio De Carvalho "FDC-1" Armchair, 1950
By Flavio de Carvalho
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
circular back ring that gives the chair its unmistakable silhouette.
Instead of upholstery in the
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Early modernist LaWo1 armchair by Han Pieck for Lawo Ommen, the Netherlands 1946
By Han Pieck, Lawo Ommen
Located in Antwerp, BE
, seamlessly forming seat, backrest, and armrests into a continuous organic silhouette. The chair’s bold yet
Category
Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Yew Wood Antique Childs Windsor Armchair
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
silhouette.
Generally Windsor chairs are one of the most widely produced, widely used and widely loved items
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Children s Furniture
Materials
Ash, Elm, Yew
Pair of “Executive” Armchairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1950-1960s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Debrecen, HU
base while adding a refined rhythm to the overall silhouette.
As a pair, these chairs make an
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
PH Snake Stool Counter - chrome steel tube Black leather upholstery Bar height
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
its flowing “snake-like” silhouette, the chair brings movement, balance and an unmistakably modern
Category
2010s Danish Bauhaus Stools
Materials
Chrome
Set of 2 Century New Set Collection Odessa Fringes Armchair by Ottiu
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
velvet and adorned with delicate fringes, it balances power with elegance in every line. The chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Modernist Thonet A 745 F Bentwood Armchair, 1930s
By Tatra, Thonet
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
ambition in the interwar period. Catalogued as model A 745 F, this chair never went into mass production by
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Beech
1900s French Baroque Revival Oak Armchair with Upholstered Cushions
Located in High Point, NC
, adorned with further carving, reinforces the chair’s architectural silhouette. Grand in style yet inviting
Category
Early 20th Century French Baroque Revival Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Blue Leather Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
frame and warm wooden armrests highlight the chair’s elegant silhouette.
Tapered legs emphasize its
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
$1,808 / item
Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
frame and warm wooden armrests highlight the chair’s elegant silhouette.
Tapered legs emphasize its
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
$1,808 / item
Mid-Century Modern Leather Armchair - Cappuccino Cream
Located in Westwood, NJ
slim metal frame and warm wooden armrests highlight the chair’s elegant silhouette.
Tapered legs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
1940s Czech Pair Of Cocktail Upholstered Armchairs H-237 By J. Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
sculpted silhouettes, these chairs balance comfort with architectural form. Newly upholstered in textured
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Philippe Starck Sage Green Masters Barstool for Kartell
By Philippe Starck
Located in San Diego, CA
graphic style of the structure, created by interweaving the silhouettes of three iconic chairs, remains
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Plastic
Philippe Starck Chrome Masters Barstool for Kartell
By Philippe Starck
Located in San Diego, CA
graphic style of the structure, created by interweaving the silhouettes of three iconic chairs, remains
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Plastic
Green Upholstered Armchair
Located in London, GB
This upholstered armchair exudes classic sophistication with its refined silhouette and exceptional
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Jacobean Revival Bobbin
Block Armchair
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
of olive green, black, and red perfectly complements the chair's traditional silhouette. This is a
Category
Vintage 1930s Jacobean Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Sam Armchair
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Ponsacco, IT
with luxurious materials. Designed with a compact and inviting silhouette, the chair features a gently
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
$6,525 / item
Marco Zanuso, “Milord” Armchair in Black Skai, Arflex, 1957
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Kampen, NL
balance form, function, and material quality with exceptional precision. The chair’s sculptural silhouette
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Antique French Louis XVI Painted Armchairs in Off-White Wool - A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
fabric and outlined with dark nailhead trim, the chairs balance refined silhouette with comfort. The pair
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Hardwood, Paint
Antique Giltwood Wingback Armchair In The Late 17Th Style
Located in London, GB
refined silhouette. The chair stands on beautifully aged giltwood legs, connected by an exceptionally
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Unknown William and Mary Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut, Giltwood
Sculptural Velvet Armchair In Glossy Natural Ebony Wood Structure-Jose De Castro
Located in NEW YORK, NY
enclosure and a graceful silhouette. The chair's base and back are crafted from your choice of two exquisite
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Ebony
Hans Olsen Red Leather Armchair
By Hans Olsen
Located in London, GB
comfort through its gently curved lines and compact, embracing silhouette.
The chair features a rich, red
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Teak
Sculptural Velvet Armchair In Glossy Natural Ebony Wood Structure-Jose De Castro
Located in NEW YORK, NY
enclosure and a graceful silhouette. The chair's base and back are crafted from your choice of two exquisite
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
Pair Of Lucite Armchairs, American, Circa 1970s–1980s
Located in London, London
continuous sweep of the arms into the front legs creates a fluid silhouette, lending the chairs both
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Lucite
Sculptural Bouclé Armchair with Glossy Sycamore Wood Structure-Jose De Castro
Located in NEW YORK, NY
enclosure and a graceful silhouette. The chair's base and back are crafted from your choice of two exquisite
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
Pair of Neoclassical Style Empire Armchairs with Gilt Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
legs and saber-style back legs add to the sophisticated silhouette.
Each chair is both decorative and
Category
Vintage 1970s French Empire Armchairs
Materials
Gold
Italian Art Deco sideboard in wood, brass and glass, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
of the mid-1900s has an elegant and beautiful silhouette in its simplicity. This chair from the fine
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Armchair with Winged Back and Tapered Brass Legs By José Castro
Located in NEW YORK, NY
chair's clean silhouette. The armchair is supported by sleek, tapered feet crafted from brushed brass
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Sculptural Armchair with Winged Back and Slim Tapered Brass Legs By José Castro
Located in NEW YORK, NY
chair's clean silhouette. The armchair is supported by sleek, tapered feet crafted from brushed brass
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
1950s Czech Pair Of Upholstered Armchairs By J. Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
refined balance of comfort and modernist form that defines his work. Each chair features gracefully curved
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Art Deco Style Beige Square Cleo Ottoman
By Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Milan, IT
with the cubic silhouette of the new Lilli chair. This versatile piece extends seating arrangements and
Category
2010s Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
Curved Danish Modern Sofa in Original Brown Wool Upholstery, 1940s
By Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Karis, Nyland
sculptural presence. The tailored piping and nuanced curvature enhance the chair's architectural silhouette
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Wood
$6,158 Sale Price
20% Off
Armchair By Palle Suenson, In Mahogany And Niger Leather
By Palle Suenson, Jacob Kjaer 1
Located in Kastrup, DK
hallmark of Suenson’s aesthetic, give the chair its sculptural silhouette and architectural character
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
21st Century New Collection Odessa Fringes Armchair Made in Portugal by Ottiu
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
velvet and adorned with delicate fringes, it balances power with elegance in every line. The chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
$4,036 Sale Price / item
20% Off
21st Century New Collection Odessa Fringes Armchair Made in Portugal by Ottiu
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
velvet and adorned with delicate fringes, it balances power with elegance in every line. The chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
$4,036 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Art Deco Style Green Square Ottoman
By Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Milan, IT
the cubic silhouette of the new Lilli chair with an Art Deco-inspired design. Its 95-centimeter width
Category
2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
Pair of Dutch Art Deco Armchairs with Inlay Motif in Oak and Velvet, 1930s
Located in Almelo, NL
cushions, creating a harmonious and inviting silhouette.
The chairs retain their original velvet
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Metal
French
Djinn
Chaise Lounge by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne International, 1965
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Chicago, IL
icon of futuristic and Space Age design. Characterized by its fluid, low-slung silhouette, the Djinn
Category
Vintage 1960s French Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Upholstery
Swedish Modern Birch Armchairs with Blue Faux Leather Upholstery, 1940s
Located in Karis, Nyland
timeless silhouette and honest materials, these chairs embody both form and function—perfect for a variety
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Birch
$1,705 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Set of 4 Late 19th/Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Armchairs
Located in High Point, NC
style, enhances the ornate detailing while offering a lighter, more refined silhouette. The chairs are
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Louis XIV Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Extremely Comfortable Pair of Armchairs by Afra e Tobia Scarpa Italy 70
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Rome, IT
armrests further add to the comfort of the sitter.
These elegant silhouette lounge chairs would compliment
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Childs 19th Century Yew Wood Windsor Armchair
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
silhouette.
Generally Windsor chairs are one of the most widely produced, widely used and widely loved items
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Children s Furniture
Materials
Ash, Elm, Yew
Pirouette green Bouclé fabric swivel Armchair #1 by Lorenza Bozzoli Couture
By Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Milan, IT
, dynamic form. The chair's soft, enveloping silhouette is designed for ultimate comfort while maintaining a
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Textile
"Canada" Beech Armchair Attributed to Søren Hansen, Denmark 20th Century
By Søren Hansen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
, angular silhouette, the chair reflects the restrained elegance and craftsmanship typical of Danish
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Tulipe armchair Model F545 by Pierre Paulin, published by Artifort, Circa 1970
By Pierre Paulin
Located in NICE, FR
Paulin, produced by Artifort during the 1960s–70s. With its organic, futuristic silhouette, this chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
1930s Czechoslovak Art Deco Armchair in Original Floral Upholstery.
Located in Almelo, NL
generously proportioned, providing comfort while preserving the chair’s elegant silhouette.
Whether used as
Category
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
Channel-Tufted Armchair with Carved Frame and Calligraphy Motif Upholstery
Located in Yonkers, NY
Combining the elegance of a Louis XV-style silhouette with a distinctly modern flair, this vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Hardwood
Indian Rosewood Armchair of the German New Objectivity Movement
By Emil Fahrenkamp
Located in Petershagen, DE
chair's silhouette is defined by exposed structure and proportion. The rosewood armrests are lightly
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Leather
Original Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Wingback Armchair In cream boucle
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Saint Louis, US
walnut arm accents. The chair's bold silhouette, with its signature high back and gentle winged curves
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Bouclé
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs in Bouclé and Black Lacquered Wood, Prague, 1930s
Located in Almelo, NL
elegance and architectural clarity of the period. Showcasing a strong and sculptural silhouette, the chairs
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the silhouette chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, every silhouette chair was constructed with great care. Find 684 options for an antique or vintage silhouette chair now, or shop our selection of 372 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer silhouette chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A silhouette chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made silhouette chair over the years, but those crafted by Greenapple, Knoll and Philippe Starck are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
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.
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.
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.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
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.
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