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6 Post-Modern White Upholstered High Back Parsons Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Pace Collection
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Clean, refined, and effortlessly timeless, this matching set of six high-back Parsons dining chairs
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Set of Six De Sede Camel Leather Parsons Dining Chairs
By De Sede
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare set of six parson's style dining chairs crafted by De Sede, Switzerland. The stylish chairs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Postmodern Deco Mint Green Parsons Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Bring elegance to dining spaces with Mint Green Parsons Dining Chairs—plush suede feel, tufted
Category

Vintage 1980s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric

John Widdicomb Mid Century Parsons Dining Chairs - Set of 8
By John Widdicomb
Located in Franklin Park, IL
John Widdicomb Mid Century Parsons Dining Chairs - Set of 8 Each armless chair measures: 18.5 wide
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Paul Evans for Directional Modern Parsons Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight Modern or Postmodern Parsons blue upholstered dining chairs By Paul Evans
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Karl Springer Style Modern Parsons Upholstered Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Karl Springer
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Modern or Postmodern Parsons upholstered side chairs or dining chairs In
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

John Widdicomb Style Modern Parsons Leather Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Modern Parsons dining chairs In the manner of John Widdicomb USA, Circa
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Maple

Set of 4 Postmodern Parson s Style Dining Chairs in Yellow
Located in Freehold, NJ
This set of 4 postmodern dining chairs feature vintage yellow velour upholstery throughout, tufted
Category

Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Postmodern Multi Color Squiggle Fabric Parsons Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Chairs. This set of four combines the classic Parsons style with a bold squiggle pattern, adding color
Category

20th Century American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Set of 4 John Widdicomb Parson s Style Dining Chairs on Castors
By John Widdicomb
Located in Chicago, IL
A great set of four John Widdicomb Parsons style dining chairs. This set has its original
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Rolling Parsons Dining Chairs by Lane Venture, Set of 2
By Lane Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
estate fine furniture acquisitions of A pair of rolling parsons dining chairs by Lane Venture Featuring
Category

Vintage 1980s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

4 Italian Modern Parsons Dark Oak Suede Side Accent Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Four vintage modern Italian Parsons dining chairs featuring dark oak frame with suede upholstery
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Suede, Oak

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Parsons Armchair Lounge Chairs after Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple modern pair of decorator armchairs attributed to Milo Baughman. These feature heavy solid wood framing with updated upholstery. Price includes the pair.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

21st C. 4 Colorful Designer Parsons Dining Chairs with Contrasting Piping
Located in Morristown, NJ
21st c., (2) pairs of colorfully upholstered Parsons side chairs, two in turquoise with lime green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Boho Chic Rattan and Wicker Parsons Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Boho Chic Rattan and Wicker Parsons Dining Chairs, a set of four, beautifully combine
Category

20th Century Bohemian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Set of 6 Parsons Dining Chairs Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Redding, CT
Set of 6 Parsons Dining Chairs Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin. Unique and unusual vinyl covering
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

Mid Century Post Modern Lounge Chairs by Donghia for Kroehler After Parsons
By Donghia, Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome matching pair of armchairs designed by Donghia for Koehler. These feature their original grey flanel upholstery and ready for use. Manufacture labels
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Paul Evans for Directional Modern Parsons Upholstered Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Modern or Postmodern Parsons blue upholstered dining chairs By Paul Evans
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Paul Evans for Directional Modern Parsons Upholstered Side Chairs or Dining Chai
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Modern or Postmodern Parsons blue upholstered dining chairs By Paul Evans for
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Stylish Milo Baughman Style Parsons Upholstered Dining Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish set of six Milo Baughman style parsons dining chairs. These do retain their original 1980s
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Set of 2 Mid Century Modern Parsons Club Chairs Manner of Milo Baughman, 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Deland, FL
Ultra stylish and grand in scope this set of chic Parsons club chairs, in the manner of Milo
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Set of 8 Postmodern Dining Chairs in Aqua Green Upholstery, Parsons style
Located in Las Vegas, NV
An awesome set of eight vintage dining chairs, dating to the 1980-1990s, showcasing bold postmodern
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Modern Upholstered Parsons Dining Chairs, Set 4
By Milo Baughman
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of four Milo Baughman style parsons dining chairs with waterfall backs. In its original
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Set of 6 Modern Parson Dining Chairs for Directional, puffy off-white
By Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 6 Modern Parson Dining Chairs made by Directional. Off-white in color Fully upholstered 4
Category

Vintage 1970s Minimalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

4 Modern Leopard Upholstered Nailhead Parsons Rolled Back Oak Side Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of four vintage dining side chairs featuring Leopard fabric with rolled back, nailhead trim
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

1970s Palm Beach Chic Chinoiserie Parsons Style Dining Chairs, set of 4
Located in Charleston, SC
A set of 4 custom Palm Beach Chic fully upholstered and skirted in a stunning copper on black silk blend fabric. These are so chic in their classic palm frond design. There are no...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Silk, Wood

Set of Four Custom Nils Parsons Style Dining Chairs by Björk Studio
By Bjork Studio
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fabulous set of 4 custom Nils dining chairs in grey mélange fabric with off white ultra leather
Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Lacquer

Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Far East Parsons Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six mid-century Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Parsons style dining chairs By
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set of 6 Chrome Parsons Style Dining Side Chairs Attributed to Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A great set of 6 vintage modernist dining chairs with chrome parsons style bases, slightly tapered
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 6 MCM Henredon Scene One Royal Blue velvet Campaign Parsons Dining Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Set of 6 MCM Henredon Scene One Campaign Walnut Parsons Dining Chairs You will find timeless
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Parsons Dining Chairs with Arch Backs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome set of six matching dining chairs circa 1970's. Chairs are in very clean ready to use
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Chic Restored Set of 16 Brass Parsons Dining Chairs by John Stuart, circa 1968
By John Stuart
Located in Atlanta, GA
base Parsons style dining chairs, circa 1968. The set consists of two (2) host and fourteen (14) side
Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Elegant Set of 12 Parsons Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker, circa 1970
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A sublime set of twelve (12) restored Parsons style dining chairs by Baker, circa 1970. This
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Chic Restored Set of 12 Brass Parsons Dining Chairs by John Stuart, circa 1968
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in Atlanta, GA
upholstery service is available. A stunning set of twelve (12) brass base Parsons style dining chairs, circa
Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Parsons Style Pink Mohair Lounge Club Armchair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dayton, OH
An eye catching Parsons style chair attributed to Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggins, circa 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Hardwood

Pair of Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Parsons Lounge Armchairs in Beige
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A matching pair of clean line accent chairs in the style of Milo Baughman. These feature the
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Milo Baughman Tuxedo Sofa for Thayer Coggin c. 1970s
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Coffee Table c. 1970s Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Parsons Chair in Leopard Velvet c. 1970 Post Modern
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Exquisite Set of 8 Basket-Weave Cane Dining Chairs by Danny Ho Fong, c 1975
By Danny Ho Fong, Tropi-cal
Located in Atlanta, GA
wrapped Parsons style dining chairs by Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-Cal, circa 1975. Heavy hardwood
Category

Vintage 1970s Philippine Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Exquisite Set of 10 Basket-Weave Cane Dining Chairs by Danny Ho Fong, c 1975
By Danny Ho Fong, Tropi-cal
Located in Atlanta, GA
ten (10) difficult to find cane wrapped Parsons style dining chairs by Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-Cal
Category

Vintage 1970s Philippine Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Exquisite Set of 12 Basket-Weave Cane Dining Chairs by Danny Ho Fong, c 1975
By Danny Ho Fong, Tropi-cal
Located in Atlanta, GA
twelve (12) difficult to find cane wrapped Parsons style dining chairs by Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-Cal
Category

Vintage 1970s Philippine Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Exquisite Set of 14 Basket-Weave Cane Dining Chairs by Danny Ho Fong, c 1975
By Tropi-cal, Danny Ho Fong
Located in Atlanta, GA
fourteen (14) difficult to find cane wrapped Parsons style dining chairs by Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-Cal
Category

Vintage 1970s Philippine Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Superb Set of 12 Cane Wrapped Dining Chairs in the Style of Billy Baldwin, 1975
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Superb Set of Ten Cane Wrapped Dining Chairs in the Style of Billy Baldwin, 1975
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Mid Century Post Modern Lounge Chairs by Donghia for Kroehler After Parsons
By Donghia
Located in Southampton, NY
Mid Century Post Modern Lounge Chairs by Donghia for Kroehler After Parsons. A handsome matching
Category

Late 20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Post Modern Gray Faux Leather Parson’s Style Armed Accent Chair on Casters
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous modern gray faux leather modified Parson’s style armed accent chair on casters. Beautiful
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather

Rare Nicos Zographos Black Leather -Brushed Aiiminum Parsons Club Chairs 4 AVAIL
By Nicos Zographos, Zographos Designs Ltd.
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning black leather Nicos Zogrophos club chairs. Priced per chair. 4 chaiors available. Nicos
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Aluminum

Milo Baughman Parsons Style Ivory Bouclé Chairs with en suite Ottoman c. 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Parsons style Mid Century Modern arm chairs with matching en suite Parsons style ottoman newly upholstered
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Set of Parsons Chairs Milo Baughman Style, 1970 s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Set of Parsons Chairs in the style of Milo Baughman Newly upholstered in sage green luxury velvet
Category

Vintage 1970s North American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Parsons Chairs - Holland and Sherry Ultrasuede
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of eight Parsons chairs upholstered in a honey-colored Holland & Sherry ultra-suede fabric
Category

Vintage 1980s North American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ultrasuede

21st Century Olive Green Upholstered Transitional Style Parsons Chairs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Transitional style Parsons chairs, unbranded, similar quality to Lane. Solid wood frame
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Other Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Late 20th Century Mahogany Frame French Provincial Parsons Chairs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of French Provincial style Parsons chairs, unbranded, similar in quality to Hickory Chair or
Category

Late 20th Century American French Provincial Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Set of 6 Fabulous Velvet Parson’s Chairs
Located in Livingston, NJ
Fabulous set of 6 cut-velvet dining chairs from a Palm Beach estate. Covered in a designer diamond
Category

Early 2000s North American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Single Mid-Century Modern Parson s Chair after Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett
Located in Bronx, NY
Single chair, in the manner of Ward Bennett, ebonized ash, Parson's design armchair of Mid-Century
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Ash

1970s Parsons Style Lounge Chair in Black, White and Grey Geometric Fabric
By Parsons
Located in New York, NY
Parsons-style lounge chair with cushions upholstered in a black, white, and grey geometric
Category

Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs

Handmade Leather and Gold Leaf Chair with Yellow Lacquer
By Pedro da Costa Felgueiras
Located in London, GB
contrast to the Parson’s Chair, the Wife of Bath’s chair is an extravagant piece, reflecting a life of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Handmade Leather and Lead Chair by Pedro da Costa Felgueiras
By Pedro da Costa Felgueiras
Located in London, GB
from The Canterbury Tales, for the Parson chair, Pedro has taken on the Challenge of challenging the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chairs

Materials

Lead

Milo Baughman Style Parsons Upholstered Lounge Chair in Velvet
By Milo Baughman, Bernhardt
Located in New York, NY
This fully upholstered Parsons style chair was made in the style of Milo Baughman by Bernhardt. The
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

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Parsons Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of parsons chairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wood and upholstery, all parsons chairs available were constructed with great care. There are 120 antique and vintage parsons chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 8 modern editions to choose from as well. Parsons chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Parsons chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large parsons chairs, so small parsons chairs measuring 18 inches across are available at 1stDibs. Milo Baughman, Drexel and Thayer Coggin each produced beautiful parsons chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Parsons Chairs?

Prices for parsons chairs start at $280 and top out at $32,000 with the average selling for $3,275.

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.

Questions About Parsons Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    A Parsons chair is a type of dining chair. It features four wooden legs with a slight taper. In some cases, the front legs may be turned. The chairs also tend to have high rectangular backs and lightly padded seats, both clad in upholstery. The name Parsons chair refers to the Parsons School of Design in Paris, France, where students first developed the now iconic chair during the 1930s. Shop an assortment of Parsons chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Parsons-style chair is a type of seating furniture with a simple square back and straight arms that connect to rectangular legs. The name comes from the Parsons School of Design in Paris, France, where the chairs originated in the 1930s. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Parsons-style chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    Why it is called a Parsons chair relates to the history of this seating style. During the 1930s, a group of students at the Parsons School of Design in Paris, France, created the first example of the Parsons chair for a project that involved trying to design a comfortable chair that could blend in with many types of decor. It quickly became popular among furniture makers, who began duplicating the chair, calling it the Parsons chair in honor of its creators. Explore a collection of Parsons chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The difference between a side chair and a Parsons chair is style. A side chair is a very commonly used dining chair. The form of a side chair may vary, but the constant is the lack of armrests to keep hands free for eating and to save space at the table. A Parsons chair is a type of side chair that features upholstery on the seat and back. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.