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12 Modern Parsons Style Low Back Dining Chairs
Located in New London, CT
Nice set of 12 dining chairs with a contemporary silver and black upholstery. Nice firm cushioning
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
$2,700 / set
Set of Six Milo Baughman Parsons Dining Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
Set of six Classic Milo Baughman dining chairs, recently upholstered in an oatmeal linen wool blend
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
$4,200 / set
Set of Six Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Parsons Style Dining Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
A set of six high back upholstered dining chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin ready for
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Set of Four 1950s Dunbar Parsons Style Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley, USA
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Denver, CO
Beautiful set of four (mid-rise) Parsons dining chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Set of Eight Milo Baughman Style Velvet and Brass Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
An attractive set of eight Milo Baughman style parson dining chairs. Brass frame dining chairs with
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Faux Leopard Dining Chairs 4 Armless / 2-Arm
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern set of 6 parsons style dining chairs
4 armless/ 2-arm. Fully upholstered in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Black Parsons Chairs
Located in North York, ON
A black sleek upholstered parsons chair with square tapered black legs.
Category
Late 20th Century Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Maeble Parsons Chair
Located in North York, ON
A modern version of the classic parsons chair. Customize this frame by selecting your finish and
Category
Late 20th Century Canadian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
$8,750 / set
Milo Baughman Yellow Parsons Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Charleston, SC
A sunny pair of mid-century Milo Baughman parsons chairs. Original upholstery in a lemon and lime
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$3,000 / set
Fuschia Pink and White Animal Print Parsons Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gorgeous pair of 1970s Parsons chairs freshly upholstered in a print reminiscent of zebra.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Set of Six Vintage Parsons Chairs, circa 1970
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Set of six vintage parsons chairs, circa 1970.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric
$1,250 / set
Chocolate Brown Velvet 1960s Parsons Chair
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Chocolate brown velvet 1960s Parsons chair.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Thayer Coggin Parson Chairs Milo Baughman Jack Lenor Larsen
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Rochester, NY
A pair of signed Thayer Coggin tall back Parsons chairs attributed to Milo Baughman - upholstered
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Yellow Velvet Milo Baughman Parsons Chairs, Pair. 1960s.
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning pair of vintage parson chairs by Milo Baughman fully upholstered in a high quality
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Pair of Milo Baughman Parsons Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A wonderful pair of fully upholstered parsons chairs by Milo Baughman. Extremely comfortable with a
Category
Late 20th Century Armchairs
Lee Jofa Custom Parsons Chairs, a Pair
By Lee Jofa
Located in Hartville, OH
Brilliant pair of Custom made parsons chairs in a peachy salmon Lee Jofa fine plaid with a
Category
1990s American American Classical Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
$1,975 / set
Milo Baughman Style Pair of Parsons Chairs Mid Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Style Parsons Chairs. Crafted with sleek lines and a minimalistic style, these chairs will add both
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Beautiful Milo Baughman style parsons chair, circa 1970s. Freshly reupholstered
By Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful Milo Baughman style parsons chair, circa 1970s. Freshly reupholstered in a fabric by
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Gorgeous Vintage Sculptural Parsons Chairs by Drexel in Schumacher Velvet
By Drexel
Located in Houston, TX
GORGEOUS vintage sculptural Parsons chairs by Drexel. Recovered in a luxurious blend of cotton
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Velvet
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Chrome Parsons Chairs in the Style of Milo Baughm
By Milo Baughman
Located in Redding, CT
Set of four Mid-Century Modern chrome parsons chairs in the style of Milo Baughman. A sleek
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Fully Upholstered leather lounge Parsons chairs Maroon
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Modern Fully Upholstered leather lounge Parsons chairs in Maroon by Drexel. These
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid Century Milo Baughman Style Parson Chair Ottoman White Crushed velvet
By Milo Baughman
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century modern Milo Baughman Style Parson Chair & Ottoman. White Crushed velvet upholstery in
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Milo Baughman Style Parsons Chairs in Beata Heuman Marbleized Velvet
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
We've been long time fans of Beata Heuman's design work. So, when we acquired this Parsons chair
Category
20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Mid-Century High-Back Birch and Mohair "Country Parson" Chairs by Maxwell Royal
By Maxwell Royal Chair Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Statuesque and elegant birch "Country Parson" chairs manufactured in the late 1950s/early 1960s by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Birch
A New Milo Baughman-Style Parsons Chair in Designer Cheetah Velvet
By Milo Baughman
Located in Banner Elk, NC
A New Milo Baughman-style Parsons Chair Upholstered in High-End Designer Cheetah Velvet. Our chairs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Poplar
20th Century Pair of Carved Parsons Chairs in Natural Belgian Linen
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
20th century pair of carved parsons chairs in natural Belgian linen
The legs are painted in a soft
Category
20th Century Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
Pair of Parson Chairs by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of Milo Baughman Parson chairs reupholstered in a Holly Hunt velvet and restored with new
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
$8,400 / set
Pair of New Milo Baughman-Style Parsons Chairs in Designer Cheetah Velvet
By Milo Baughman
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Pair of new Milo Baughman-style Parsons chairs upholstered in high-end designer cheetah velvet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Poplar
Pair of New Milo Baughman Style Parsons Chairs in Designer Tiger Fabric
By Milo Baughman
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Pair of new Milo Baughman style parsons chairs upholstered in high-end designer tiger fabric, woven
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Chenille, Poplar
Pair of New Milo Baughman Style Parsons Chairs in Designer Tiger Fabric
By Milo Baughman
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Pair of new Milo Baughman style parsons chairs upholstered in high-end designer tiger fabric, woven
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Poplar
Pair of Milo Baughman Leopard Parsons Chairs on Casters
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Newly upholstered pair of Milo Baughman Parsons chairs on casters.
These are petite in scale and
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Pair of New Milo Baughman Style Iconic Parsons Chairs, Pantone Blue Velvet
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Pair of New Milo Baughman style iconic 'Parsons chairs' upholstered in ultra-luxurious velvet in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Poplar
Pair of New Milo Baughman Style Parsons Chairs in Designer Tiger Fabric
By Milo Baughman
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Pair of new Milo Baughman style parsons chairs upholstered in high-end designer tiger fabric, woven
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Poplar
Pair of New Milo Baughman Style Parsons Chairs in Designer Tiger Fabric
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Pair of New Milo Baughman style parsons chairs upholstered in high-end designer tiger fabric, woven
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Poplar
Pair of New Milo Baughman Style Iconic Parsons Chairs in Leopard Chenille
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Pair of New Milo Baughman style iconic 'Parsons chairs' upholstered in ultra-luxurious leopard
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Poplar
New Pair of Milo Baughman Style Parsons Chairs in Designer Celadon Zebra Fabric
By Milo Baughman
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Pair of new Milo Baughman style parsons chairs upholstered in high-end designer zebra fabric.
Our
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Poplar
Pair of Parsons Chairs in Scalamandré Iconic Fabric
Edwin
s Covey
Brand-New
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Pair of brand-new Parsons chairs in Scalamandré iconic fabric 'Edwin's Covey' multi on London blue
Category
2010s American Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Parsons Chair / Club Chair in the Manner of Milo Baughman, USA, c. 1960s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Deland, FL
Parsons chair is in original condition and does show some signs of vintage wear such as fraying in
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Boho Drexel Parsons Chair - a Pair
By Drexel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Boho Parsons lounge chairs. Made by the iconic Drexel group and tagged
Category
Late 20th Century North American Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,450 / set
Pair of Milo Baughman Style Parsons Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Recommend reupholstery.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Vintage Parson Chairs in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of newly upholstered orange velvet Parsons chairs, inspired by the iconic style of Milo
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Pair of Milo Baughman Gold Velvet Parsons Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Iconic pair of Parsons style lounge chairs by Milo Baughman. Sturdy and solid, some minor cosmetic
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$2,800 / set
Mid-Century Modern Parsons Chair in Ebonized Birch and Velvet by Maxwell Royal
By Maxwell Royal Chair Company
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and sophisticated parsons chair was handmade in the United States by the esteemed
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Birch
Milo Baughman Style Parsons Chairs Restored in Stevie Howell "Brambles"
By Milo Baughman
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Milo Baughman Style Parsons Chairs Restored in Stevie Howell "Brambles" with Brazilian Cowhide
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cowhide, Linen
Set of Ten Carrocel Custom Blue Parsons Chairs
Located in North York, ON
These traditional chairs are truly fit for royalty. They sit atop wooden legs finished in a matte
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
$12,500 / set
Modern Pair of Drexel Barrel Back Parsons Chairs in Neutral Fabric
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in Houston, TX
Parson style arms and legs. Chairs are in original neutral fabric which needs to be replaced or possibly
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Parsons Chairs Vintage Pair of Grey Leather Arm Chairs Milo Baughman Style
By Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wonderful vintage pair of lounge chairs in a beautiful, soft grey leather. I have pictured them
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Tribal Print Upholstered Parsons Chairs a Pair
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin original tribal print upholstered Parson’s style
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Postmodern Brown, Tan and Beige Parsons Dining Chairs - 4 Chairs
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing set of 6 vintage postmodern fabric parsons chairs. Each features a brown, tan and beige
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Set of 6 Parsons Style Dining Chairs by John Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in Dallas, TX
Super groovy set of 6 vintage Parsons chairs by John Widdicomb. Beautiful purple upholstery is in
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Milo Baughman Style Parson Lounge Armchairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Milo Baughman style Parsons chairs with cut-out sides and curved arms. Chairs are in good
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Parsons Lounge Chairs in The Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of fully upholstered Parson chairs in Holly Hunt Great Plains fabric is a sophisticated and
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman style Parsons Club Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Pair of Bright Yellow Milo Baughman style leather Parsons Club Chairs Club Chairs
A beautiful
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
Pair of Midcentury Milo Baughman Style Parsons Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fabulous pair of mid-century modern parsons chairs or armchairs made in the manner and style of
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Sculptural Parsons Open Arm Lounge Chairs, 1970
By Parsons
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculptural Parsons Open Arm Lounge Chairs, 1970's. Newly reupholstered in a dual tone red with
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet
$4,800 / set
Pair of Peach Striped Parsons Style Wing Slipper Chairs with Curving Arms
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1980s
Pair of peach striped parsons style slipper chairs with curving arms. The brand is
Category
Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Post Modern Parsons Dining Chairs, 1980
By Parsons
Located in Chicago, IL
Postmodern Parsons dining chairs. Set of 6 with original upholstery, some stains.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
$3,200 / set
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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
- What is a Parsons chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024A 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.
- What is a Parsons-style chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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, 2024Why 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, 2023The 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.
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