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Contemporary Dining Chairs Featuring Minimalist Design, Set of 6
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Solid wood frame featuring sleek and angular silhouette.
The chair is very stable and suitable for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Minimalist Dutch Mid-Century Modern Set of Four Dining Chairs, c. 1960
Located in Dronten, NL
restrained silhouette.
The chairs retain a “Patent Pending” stamp, though the exact manufacturer and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Coastal Boho Rattan High Back Dining Chairs - Set of 3
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Set of three Vintage Coastal Boho rattan high-back dining chairs with curved silhouettes and
Category
Vintage 1980s Philippine Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Vintage Coastal Chinese Chippendale Rattan Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
rattan dining chairs. Crafted with intricate lattice-back detailing and a gracefully curved silhouette
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Modern Polished Aluminum
Black Embroidered Velvet Dining Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
that accentuates the chair’s sculptural silhouette. Measuring approximately 70 cm W × 70 cm D × 89 cm H
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Rietveld Zigzag Chair - Classic Design Furniture in American Pine 1950
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Oirlo, LI
for optimal comfort without compromising the signature architectural silhouette. The chair, originally
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
$19,970 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of Six Dining Chairs Upholstered in Sheepskin, Europe ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
stretchers give the chairs’ silhouette a more angular impression, perfectly balanced by the soft look of the
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Robert Venturi Post-Modern
Chippendale
Chairs for Knoll International, c. 1985
By Knoll, Robert Venturi, Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
suggesting a specific historical furniture style. For this chair, the silhouette of the back is an adaptation
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Laminate, Plywood
$25,500 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Postmodern Axel Brüchhauser for Tecta B20 Dining Chairs, Set of Six, 1980s
Located in Basildon, London
1980s, the B20 dining chair was manufactured by Tecta.
The chair has a cantilever sledge style base
Category
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Bouclé
Terracotta Accents, Set of 6
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
chair’s silhouette, we added piping in Italian leather and finished the hardware with a glossy Terracotta
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Coating
Pair of Almond Finish Dining Chairs with Ivory Upholstery, Customizable Zani
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
comfortable. The solid wood legs are subtly tapered, enhancing the chair’s sophisticated silhouette while
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood
$1,728 Sale Price / set
20% Off
20th Century Czech Dining Chairs With Upholstered Seats, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
minimalist design, characterized by clean lines and a slender silhouette, makes these chairs a perfect match
Category
20th Century Czech Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Brutalist Saddle Chair in Stained Beech with Patina, France, 1950s, 24 Available
Located in Almelo, NL
, softening the strong Brutalist lines of the overall silhouette.
Each chair is entirely unique, with subtle
Category
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Vintage Regency Ralph Lauren “Clivedon” Klismos Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
touch of classic detailing. With their striking silhouette and luxurious materials, these chairs make a
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Set of 4 Oak Dining Chairs by Kurt Østervig, Denmark, Mid-Century Modern
By Kurt Østervig
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
This beautiful set of four dining chairs was designed by Kurt Østervig and made in Denmark. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Textile, Oak
Mid-Century Inspired Boucle Dining Chair with Natural Woven Cane Back
Located in NEW YORK, NY
seat offers a bold yet refined contrast that enhances the chair's modern silhouette. Ideal around a
Category
2010s European Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Wood
Mid-Century Inspired White Dining Chair with Natural Woven Cane Back
Located in NEW YORK, NY
seat offers a bold yet refined contrast that enhances the chair's modern silhouette. Ideal around a
Category
2010s European Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Velvet
Rocco Dining Chair Upholstered in Schumacher Performance Finn Heavyweight Linen
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Playfully blocky, the Rocco Dining Chair has an appealing frame that sets a clubby mood. Designed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Set of Postmodern Sculptural Dining Chairs by KFF Karl Friedrich, Germany, 1980s
By KFF, Karl Friedrich Förster
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of Postmodern Sculptural Dining Chairs by KFF Karl Friedrich, Germany, 1980s
This sculptural
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Classic Modernist Series 7 Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, set 6
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Buffalo, NY
stunning chartreuse , shows off the chair’s signature silhouette - a curved backrest and slim, stackable
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 6 Art Deco dining chairs in wood with original upholstery, Belgium 1930s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
not only ensures comfort, but also gives the chairs a harmonious silhouette. The geometric carvings on
Category
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Afra
Tobia Scarpa Set of Six “Monk” Chairs in Walnut and Black Leather
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
ornamentation, and architectural silhouette.
Each chair is constructed in solid walnut, with a folded-leg
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
1920s French Art Deco Walnut Gondola Dining Chairs in Olive Green - Set of 8
Located in Astoria, NY
, creating an architectural yet comfortable silhouette. Each chair is crafted with solid walnut frames and
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut, Burl
Set of Four Brutalist Dining Chairs with Rope Seats, Europe ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
chairs. The silhouettes are reduced to the essentials, with upright backrests and square seats supported
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Rope
Robert Venturi
Queen Anne
Chair for Knoll International, C. 1985, Signed
By Knoll, Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown, Robert Venturi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
historical furniture style. For this chair, the silhouette of the back is an adaptation of Thomas
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Laminate, Plywood
$23,500 Sale Price / set
26% Off
Set of 16 Mid-Century Modern Elmwood Highback Dining Chairs, France, 1970
By Maison Regain
Located in Almelo, NL
support, while the subtly curved seats provide comfort without compromising the chair’s refined silhouette
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Elm
A Set of Four Stained Beech Modernist Dining Chairs, France 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
silhouette, these chairs showcase the industrial rigour of French modernism. The beautiful high backs, beyond
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Afra
Tobia Scarpa "New Harmony" Dining Chairs for Maxalto, 1987, Set of 12
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
broad oval seat and backrest create smooth, oval lines that define the chair’s elegant silhouette. The
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ebony, Walnut
Set of Six Mid-Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Turned Legs Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
silhouette. The chairs retain their original tapestry-style upholstery in shades of beige, rust, and taupe
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Set of 6 Modern Italian Dining Chairs by Fasem Fasem International, 1980s
By Fasem International
Located in Almelo, NL
. With their refined silhouette and architectural presence, these chairs elevate any dining room with
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Inspired Rattan Dining Chair In Blue Aniline Frame/Blue Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
seat offers a bold yet refined contrast that enhances the chair's modern silhouette. Ideal around a
Category
2010s European Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Wood
Vintage Herman Miller Aeron Office Desk Chair
By Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
aesthetic and sculptural silhouette, this chair transforms any workspace into a statement of modern design
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 Channel-Tufted Post-Modern Dining Chairs by Finesse, 1970s, Signed
By Steve Chase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of the six of the chairs.
The distinct silhouette of these chairs defined by stacked, contoured
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
$6,600 Sale Price / set
21% Off
Six Antique French Neoclassical Louis Style XVI Dining Chairs W/ Floral Fabric
Located in Astoria, NY
profile and silhouette, these dining chairs bring sophistication and refinement to any dining space
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Restored 1950s Novo Rumo Brazilian Modern Hardwood Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Novo Rumo
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
.
The sculptural silhouette of the chairs is enhanced by their seamless integration of form and function
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Suede, Hardwood
Set of Four Post-Modern "Anziano" Dining Chairs by John Hutton for Donghia
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in San Diego, CA
silhouette of ancient Greek klismos chairs using a contemporary design language. The chair was introduced in
Category
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Dining Chairs with Ash Wood
Brass Cup On The Legs By José Castro
Located in NEW YORK, NY
clean silhouette. The chair's frame is crafted from ash wood and treated with a sophisticated cerused
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Walnut Finish Dining Chairs with Cane Back, Oatmeal Fabric – Sotto Line
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
prior to purchase*.
Designed with a sculptural silhouette and lightweight appearance, these chairs
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Hardwood
Afra
Tobia Scarpa "New Harmony" Dining Chairs for Maxalto, 1987, Set of 2
By Maxalto, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
broad oval seat and backrest create smooth, oval lines that define the chair’s elegant silhouette. The
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ebony, Walnut
Afra
Tobia Scarpa "New Harmony" Dining Chairs for Maxalto, 1987, Set of 4
By Maxalto, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
broad oval seat and backrest create smooth, oval lines that define the chair’s elegant silhouette. The
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ebony, Walnut
Afra
Tobia Scarpa "New Harmony" Dining Chairs for Maxalto, 1987, Set of 6
By Maxalto, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
broad oval seat and backrest create smooth, oval lines that define the chair’s elegant silhouette. The
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ebony, Walnut
Afra
Tobia Scarpa "New Harmony" Dining Chairs for Maxalto, 1987, Set of 8
By Maxalto, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
broad oval seat and backrest create smooth, oval lines that define the chair’s elegant silhouette. The
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ebony, Walnut
Philippe Starck
Eugeni Quitllet White Masters Chairs for Kartell - a Pair
By Eugeni Quitllet, Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Miami, FL
indoor-outdoor seat. The Masters Chair (2010) weaves together the back silhouettes of Jacobsen’s Series 7
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Italian Modern Black Steel Chairs Omstak by Rodney Kinsman Bieffeplast, 1970s
By Bieffeplast, Rodney Kinsman
Located in MIlano, IT
back. Elegant with a simple silhouette, these chairs are suitable for any modern table.
Good
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Dining Chairs Featuring Minimalist Design with Three Legs-Set of 8
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Solid wood frame featuring sleek and angular silhouette.
The chair is very stable and suitable for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Bouclé
Vittorio Nobili Midcentury Beech Wood Medea Dining Room Chairs, 1956, Set of 6
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Vicenza, IT
, creating a seamless, organic, visually striking, and highly functional form. The chair's silhouette
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Vittorio Nobili Midcentury Beech Wood Medea Dining Room Chairs, 1956, Set of 4
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Vicenza, IT
, creating a seamless, organic, visually striking, and highly functional form. The chair's silhouette
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Set of four Series Seven Chairs, Model 3107, cognac leather, Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
cognac leather beautifully complement the iconic silhouette of the Model 3107 chairs, enhancing their
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Dining Chairs in Teak Wood with Light Beige Cotton Fabric - Stemma Line
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
enhanced by a matte, velvety coating that preserves the grain's organic character. The chair's silhouette
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak, Fabric
Set of 8 Italian Neoclassical Dining Chairs with Painted Murals
Tiger Velvet
Located in Saint Louis, MO
and compliment the chairs' natural gregarious silhouette. Greco Roman column legs are adorned with
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Giltwood
Set of Six Herman Seeck for Asko "Model 495" Stacking Chairs with Green Skai Sea
By Sven Markelius, Asko
Located in Los Angeles, CA
silhouette, these chairs reflect the Finnish Modernist movement’s emphasis on practicality, material honesty
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Set of 12 Adrian Pearsall Sculptural High Back Dining Chairs in Latte Bouclé
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Saint Louis, MO
. Perfect for open floor plans were the chairs’ sculptural silhouette can be admired from every angle or in
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut, Upholstery
Set Of Four Series Seven Chairs Model 3107 In Teak By Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
exceptional craftsmanship.
The iconic silhouette of the Model 3107 chairs, with its gracefully curved
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$3,228 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set Of Six Series Seven Chairs Model 3107 In Black leather By Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Exquisite Set of 6 Model 3107 Chairs by Arne Jacobsen, meticulously crafted in 1967 by Fritz Hansen
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
$3,228 Sale Price / set
33% Off
Mid-Century Oak wood Dining Chair model 75 by Niels O. Møller for J. L. Moller
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in München, Bavaria
wood, the seat has been newly handwoven with original Danish paper cord. The chair’s clean silhouette
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Birch, Oak
Pair of Art Deco Bridge/ Armchairs, France, Circa 1930
s
Located in Beirut, LB
, elegant silhouette. The chairs rest on slender, tapered saber legs, a classic design element that adds to
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 4 Ebonized French Art Deco Style Dining Chairs in Yellow Upholstery
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This set of four ebonized French Art Deco style dining chairs captures the timeless elegance and
Category
Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$1,996 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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Silhouette Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
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.
How Much is a Silhouette Chair?
Prices for a silhouette chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $0 and can go as high as $450,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,577.
Finding the Right Seating for You
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.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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