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Trend Alert: Figurative Outdoor Chairs

August 5, 2026

Aside from a weakness for a surprising color palette here and there, I generally always go for classic, timeless design that’s on the quiet side. Which is why I’m so surprised to find myself drawn to these outdoor metal chairs with backs that are shaped like faces?! These statement pieces are definitely not demure or subtle. They are loud and full of color (without being colorful), and I think they are utterly captivating. Here are seven I’m admiring:

The &#8\2\16;M. Dupont&#8\2\17; Chair is by self-taught artist St. Naive. It&#8\2\17;s \$3,648 at The Oblist.
Above: The ‘M. Dupont’ Chair is by self-taught artist St. Naive. It’s $3,648 at The Oblist.
The Ange Armchair is fashion designer Jean-Charles de Castelbaljac’s interpretation of Fermob&#8\2\17;s \1900 Chair. It&#8\2\17;s available in \23 colors at Lumens; \$9\20
Above: The Ange Armchair is fashion designer Jean-Charles de Castelbaljac’s interpretation of Fermob’s 1900 Chair. It’s available in 23 colors at Lumens; $920
Above: The wrought iron Helios Chair is designed and handmade in Marrakech, Morocco; € 645 at LRNCE.
These His & Hers Metal Face Chairs, hand-forged in Mexico, are inspired by the iconic figurative chairs of midcentury great John Risley; \$495 each at Olive Ateliers.
Above: These His & Hers Metal Face Chairs, hand-forged in Mexico, are inspired by the iconic figurative chairs of midcentury great John Risley; $495 each at Olive Ateliers.
Above: Original John Risley pieces from his line of “people chairs” fetch a lot these days, like this Mr. & Mrs. Settee; $6,700 at 1stdibs.
When the fish trend meets the figurative chair trend. The Dorade Indoor/Outdoor Chair is \$3,9\25 at The Expert.
Above: When the fish trend meets the figurative chair trend. The Dorade Indoor/Outdoor Chair is $3,925 at The Expert.
Above: Man and Woman Iron Chairs are $750 for the pair at Cotton & Crete Mercantile.

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