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Vintage Postmodern Parsons Dining Chair J. Robert Scott Floral seating
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous Postmodern dining chair, sculptural fully upholstered form, heather gray, pale lilac, soft
Category
Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Textile
Set of 4 Italian Upholstered Parsons Living Room/Dining Chairs
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
These are custom finished and upholstered chairs that can be used around the dining table or as
Category
Canadian Dining Room Chairs
Matching Pair of Mid Century Modern Open Arm Parsons Style Lounge Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome matching pair of armchairs circa 1970's. These feature open arm design and retain their original upholstery. Recovering is recommended but usable as is. We have 4 in stock...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
1980s Art Deco Revival Upholstered Parsons Dining Chairs, Milo Baughman Style
By Milo Baughman
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Set of four Art Deco style fully upholstered parsons dining chairs in the style of Milo Baughman
Category
Vintage 1980s Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Postmodern Black on Black Upholstered Parsons Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing set of 6 vintage postmodern parsons dining chairs. Each feature a fantastic black on black
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Milo baughman fully upholstered velvet parsons dining arm chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of 4 Milo baughman Thayer Coggin fully upholstered velvet parsons dining chairs. A nice set of
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Set of 4 Milo baughman fully upholstered velvet parsons dining chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of 4 Milo baughman Thayer Coggin fully upholstered velvet parsons dining chairs. A nice set of
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Four Milo Baughman Style Parsons Dining Chairs, Design Institute of America
By Milo Baughman, Design Institute America
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish set of four Parsons dining chairs made by Design Institute America in the style of Milo
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Parsons Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Mid-Century Modern Parsons dining chairs
By John Widdicomb
USA, Circa
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Six Upholstered Parsons Style Dining Chairs Hollywood Regency Pink and Sliver
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of six pink and sliver fully upholstered Parsons style dining chairs in the Hollywood Regency
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Design Institute of America Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Parsons Dining Chairs
By Design Institute America
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Mid-Century Modern upholstered Parsons dining chairs
By Design Institute
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Hollywood Regency Art Deco Revival Cloverleaf Top Parson Style Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Topeka, KS
Unusual set of four Parsons style Hollywood Regency Art Deco Revival dining chairs with arched
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Pair of Modern Barrel Back Parson Style Club Chairs by Drexel in Tiger Print
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in Houston, TX
Lovely pair of Parson style barrel back lounge chairs by Drexel, in the style of Milo Baughman
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Regency Orange Purple and Brown Skirted Parsons Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Dive into the regal elegance of these Regency-style Skirted Parsons Dining Chairs, a set of six
Category
Vintage 1980s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Set of Four Parsons Style Dining Chairs by Van Keppel and Green
Located in Pasadena, CA
construction in Parson's like style gives these chairs a strong character.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Six Milo Baughman Brass Parsons Dining Chairs for Design Institute of America
By Design Institute America, Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A lovely set of six brass Parsons style dining chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Design
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Upholstered Parsons Dining Chairs, Set of 8
By Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century upholstered Parsons dining chairs - Set of 8
Each chair measures
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Upholstered Parsons Dining Chair - S
By Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Upholstered Parsons Dining Chair - Set of 6
22 Wide
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Stylish Set of 6 Restored Rattan Parsons Style Dining Chairs, circa 1975
Located in Atlanta, GA
listing narrative: Completely installation ready.
A stellar set of six (6) Parsons style dining chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Rattan
Set of Ten Modern Milo Baughman Style Fully Upholstered Parson Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Houston, TX
Great set of 10 Milo Baughman style fully upholstered dining chairs. Chairs are currently
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Ten Burl + Cane Parsons Dining Chairs, Rare Widdicomb Set of 10 Organic Modern
By John Widdicomb, Milo Baughman, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Decatur, GA
Exquisite set of TEN (10) burled ash and cane Parsons style dining chairs by John Widdicomb, circa
Category
Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chenille, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Burl
Sophisticated Set of 10 Brass Parsons Dining Chairs by John Stuart, circa 1968
By John Stuart
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning set of ten (10) brass base Parsons style dining chairs, circa 1968. The set consists of
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Scrolled Rollback Parsons Armchairs in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
adds elegance, flair and movement to the simple parsons lines.
Stool seats are padded and comfortable
Category
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Custom Blue
Cream Striped Parsons Dining Chairs w/ Button Backs - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 6 Custom Hollywood Regency Blue and Cream Striped Rolled Back Dining Chairs. Item features a
Category
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Eight Deep Orchid Parson-Style Dining Chairs Attributed to Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 8 dining chairs, in deep orchid. The upholstery is fun, vibrant and in good condition.
Category
Late 20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Set of 6 1970s Glam Zig Zag Parsons or Tuxedo Velvet Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Bernhardt, Missoni Home, Jack Lenor Larsen, Flair
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning set of 6 dining chairs by Flair Furniture. These would be fabulous with a Paul Evans
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet
Contemporary Modern Set of 4 Arhaus Parsons Style Dining Armchairs Camden Coll.
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a gorgeous set of four side dining chairs, from the Camden Collection, in
Category
Late 20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Leather
Nailhead T-Back Chair, France, 1960
s
Located in Austin, TX
T-backed chair with square parsons legs. Upholstered and wrapped in aniline dyed cognac leather and
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$2,350 / item
Set of Two Modern Barrel Back Lounge Chairs with Chinoiserie Landscape Fabric
By Henredon, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Houston, TX
A set of beautiful Parsons styled barrel back lounge chairs with whimsical chinoiserie landscape
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Chairs
Pair of Milo Baughman Club Chairs
Located in Amarillo, TX
Fab parsons style club chairs in the original true red wool upholstery
Category
Vintage 1960s American Club Chairs
Pair of Milo Baughman Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
A wonderful pair of comfortable Parson's style chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggins. Re-done
Category
Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Foam, Wood
Striking Pair of Fully Upholstered Open-Arm Lounge Chairs
By Dunbar Furniture, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Houston, TX
upholstered in a simple neutral fabric. Chairs have elegant lines and a modified Parsons look. Chairs are of
Category
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Milo Baughman Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Baughman for Thayer Coggin, set of eight dining chairs, Parson style legs in olivewood
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Olive, Upholstery
$12,000
Pair of Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Mid-century Parson style Lounge chairs with original woven striped fabric in very good condition
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Pair of Midcentury Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by John Mascheroni for Swaim
By Swaim
Located in Pasadena, TX
Parson style lounge chairs and ottoman by John Mascheroni for Swaim originals,
1970s
Pair of large
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Set of Six Milo Baughman Dining Chairs
Located in Amarillo, TX
Six parsons style chairs with semi-attached seat cushions. Original canary upholstery in what
Category
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Set of Six Dining Chairs by Billy Baldwin for Bielecky Brothers
By Bielecky Brothers, Billy Baldwin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fabulous set of six ( 6 ) cane back Parsons style dining chairs, circa 1970. Stout hardwood
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Rattan
Set of Six Dining Chairs by Billy Baldwin for Bielecky Brothers
By Bielecky Brothers, Billy Baldwin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fabulous set of six cane back Parsons style dining chairs, circa 1970. Stout hardwood frame
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Rattan
Restored Set of Eight Vintage Rattan Dining Chairs by Bielecky Brothers
By Bielecky Brothers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning set of eight (8) Parsons style rattan dining chairs by Bielecky Brothers, circa 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Rattan
Set of 8 Custom Modern Dining Chairs in Textured Fabric by Carrocel
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Set of 8 Parsons style upholstered dining chairs with utmost design versatility. Designed with a
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Mid Century Henredon Scene One Collection Dining Chairs - Set of 12
By Henredon
Located in Chicago, IL
Century Modern Henredon “Scene One Collection” 12 parsons dining chairs (10 side chairs and 2 armchairs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Stellar Set of Six Rattan Wrapped Dining Chairs in the Style of Billy Baldwin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A killer set of six (6) difficult to find vintage rattan wrapped Parsons style dining chairs. Heavy
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Hardwood
Superb Set of Six Rattan Wrapped Dining Chairs in the Style of Billy Baldwin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A killer set of six difficult to find vintage rattan wrapped Parsons style dining chairs. Heavy
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Rattan
Superb Set of Ten Rattan Wrapped Dining Chairs in the Style of Billy Baldwin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A killer set of ten difficult to find vintage rattan wrapped Parsons style dining chairs. Heavy
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Rattan
Rolling Parson
s Style Club Chairs in Orange Ultrasuede
Located in Miami, FL
Fantastic pair of orange ultrasuede upholstered Parson's style Armchairs on ball casters. With
Category
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Custom Pair of Elegant Brown Velvet Parson Style Wingback Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Karl Springer
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of custom Parson-style wingback lounge chairs that have been reupholstered in a rich brown
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Drexel Heritage Parsons Arm Lounge Club Chairs Camel Velvet Vintage Pair
By Drexel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of vintage Drexel Heritage parsons, club, lounge armchairs in a beautiful camel brown
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Pair of Open-Arm Parson Style Chairs in the Style Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of open-arm Parson style chairs in the style Milo Baughman.
Dimensions: 28" W X 27" D X 30
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Vintage Pair of Large Milo Baughman Style Parsons Arm Chairs Club Lounge
By Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of parsons arm chairs in the style of Milo Baughman. These are large and comfortable
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Pair of Drexel Parson Style Lounge Chairs in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Drexel
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Drexel Parson style lounge chairs in the style of Milo Baughman. Chairs are in good
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Round Oak Tulip Pedestal Table with 4 Brown and Chrome Parsons Dining Chairs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
accompanied by four aluminum leg parsons dining chairs. Perched on chrome flat-bar bases, these high back
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Paul Evans for Directional Parsons Armchairs, Pair
By Paul Evans
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a gorgeous pair of Parsons style club chairs or dining chairs designed by Paul Evans for
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Paul Evans for Directional Parsons Armchairs, Pair
By Paul Evans
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a gorgeous pair of Parsons style club chairs or dining chairs designed by Paul Evans for
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Vintage Original Karl Springer Desk and Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A red leather clad parson's style desk and chair by Karl Springer. Desk has three drawers. Chair is
Category
20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Jean-Michel Frank Style Angled Armchair
Located in Chicago, IL
of Modern design and creator of the iconic Parsons table. The chair features straight armrests, a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Oak
Maxwell Royal Country Parsons Chair
By Maxwell Royal Chair Company
Located in Astoria, NY
A country Parsons chair, manufactured circa 1960s by Maxwell Royal of Hickory, NC, seat and back
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch, Linen
1970
s Parsons Chairs Milo Baughman
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Rochester, NY
A set of four matching high quality 1970s parsons chairs attributed to Milo Baughman for Thayer
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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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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