More specifically, what I am having trouble with is deciding on what type of chair would work in close proximity with the barstools that I have, which are a strong statement of their own. I am thinking Parson's type, but am not thrilled with most Parson's chairs that I see.

Would this chair be too busy? (in another fabric) Its comfortable, but I'm not sure about the style.

Or would something like this be better-

Here is a link that might be useful: Saloom chair

OK, I'm just out the door but I wanted to tell you those chairs are gorgeous.

I remember your area from before. What kind of budget are you on?

I am having hard time defining your style. Parts of our house look more modern to me and then other parts traditional. How do you define your style? The chairs are nice but I think a parsons chair would be better, less wood.

I guess I'd say its soft contemporary. I think the barstools are more modern though. The room with the TV- well some of that is more Mission/ comtemporay blend.

The couch in there- designers all say "are you keeping that?" So I know its a bit tacky but I don't care. But I really hate the farm table with my stuff. The rug in the dining room is not my choice but its what I've got.

$2500 max. I have a friend that can get me a good deal on Saloom.
If money were not a factor, I think I'd like a tulip table and this Saarinen chair. However, I have to be realistic. I haven't seen a nice knock off of that chair, or tested it for comfort. Then again, maybe I'd like to go more transitional. See, I like both styles.

Here is a link that might be useful: Sarrinen chair

You have a beautiful home. Great kitchen.

Love, love, love the style of the Saloom chairs. They fit any style. My suggestion is you pick a color wood that is not like the color of the woods in your kitchen or your table.

Here's how I paired my Saloom chairs in my breakfast area.
Many have seen these pictures. The color of the chairs is lighter than my cabinets. The table base is rattan.

I really like those Saloom chairs. We call them those "sexy" chairs. But we need a back for comfort. I like the way yours look better than the more orthopedic ones I'm looking at.

Agreed on not matching the wood colors. That is what I do like about my farm table- the maple top. Its hard to get rid of it because I really like the top, but hate the chairs. We've had this discussion before- about painting the bottom. If I did, I'd get parson chairs from Carrington Court with a contemporary fabric, and beech legs that look about the same as the top. I'd paint the base one of the green colors in the fabric. Its actually a really nice maple top with a good finish and nice patina. BUT, uh...I don't think so. So the saga goes on.

LOL-I was going to suggest Saarinen to you! You can sometimes find reasonable prices on these. I'd say keep looking! Sometimes 1stDibs.com has great deals-often expensive, but you can find reasonably priced things. For instance, this morning there were several tulip tables in white for $2600 and one set of 8 of the white chairs (not upholstered) for $450. There were also two upholstered chairs similar to what you showed for $450. I know these would put you over, but you might be able to make a deal with the sellers. Can't wait to see what you decide.

Part of the problem is a lack of available chairs to actually try out.

Check out White on White furniture for Knoll and Saarinen type knock offs. I can't attest to the quality, I've never seen it in person, but I've known of the website for some time.

Their Saarinen knock-off is $195.

Here is a link that might be useful: White on White furniture.

Thanks palimpsest. Interesting website. Really looking at that style and my house- I think now I need to stick with transitional. I'm narrowing it down.

I think this type of chair that I'm posting is the most ideal for me because it can be done in a contemporary patterned fabric. I need some pattern. However, I don't want to spend this much. Saloom makes a similar chair but a bit wider.

Here is a link that might be useful: EA chair

Have you checked out the chairs at Room & Board?

The Peyton isn't priced that badly but no pattern that I could see. They do customize, and have some pretty neat contemporary fabrics, but I didn't do the math.

Here is a link that might be useful: R&B

Thanks Parma- one thing is I want to sit in them first and we don't have one local.

How about an antique? Is there a style that would mix with what I have in that room?