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Milo Baughman Style Modern Parsons Chair in Leopard Velvet
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Modern version of the timeless Milo Baughman Parsons style chair with forever sexy and stylish
Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Parson Chairs, Lagoon Blue Velvet
By Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
Two parson chairs in lagoon blue velvet.  
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Modern Parsons Chair in Leopard Velvet c. 1970
By Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Parsons chair freshly reupholstered in forever sexy and stylish leopard velvet. This particular Parsons
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Pair of Milo Baughman Leopard Parsons Chairs with Brass Sabots
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Milo Baughman Parsons chairs with custom brass sabots. Velvet leopard upholstery is new.
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Milo Baughman Leopard Parsons Chairs with Brass Sabots
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Milo Baughman Parsons chairs with custom brass sabots. Velvet leopard upholstery is new.
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Mid-Century Set of Ten Parsons Chairs in the Manner of Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A crisp Mid-Century set of ten well made and comfortable Parson's chairs in a custom electric blue
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Milo Baughman Style Midcentury Parsons Chairs in Leopard Velvet
By Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Baughman style Parsons design freshly reupholstered with forever sexy and stylish leopard velvet. Parsons
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

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

Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Parsons Chair in Leopard Velvet c. 1970
By Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Timeless Milo Baughman Parsons style chair freshly reupholstered with forever sexy and stylish
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Upholstery

Pair of Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Parsons Chairs in Leopard Velvet c. 1970
By Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Baughman style Parsons design freshly reupholstered with forever sexy and stylish leopard velvet. Parsons
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Gorgeous Vintage Sculptural Parsons Chairs by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 1970's knockout sculptural chairs by Drexel, either in the style of or designed by Milo
Category

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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 Four Black White Gingham Parsons Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
Lovely set of comfortable, stylish parsons style dining chair.
Category

20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Sexy Tiger Striped Parsons Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
What a showstopper! We upholstered this 1970s Parsons style armchair in a soft, tiger striped micro
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Newly Upholstered MCM Burnt Orange Velvet Milo Baughman Style Parsons Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
Exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern 1970's Parsons style lounge chairs in style attributed to
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Milo Baughman Style Ox Blood Red Leather Parsons Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Spectacular, well-constructed fully upholstered armchairs. Completely redone in an ox blood red leather. The cubist design and vibrant color elevate the 1970s style to fit today's ta...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Milo Baughman Style Pair of Custom Parsons Chairs with Jack Lenor Larson Fabric
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Custom made for the original owners, these generously proportioned chairs are upholstered in an
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Grey Velvet Milo Baughman Style Parsons Club Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A pair of sophisticated Parsons chairs in the style of Milo Baughman having new upholstery in a
Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Matching Pair of Classic Mid-Century Modern Parsons Lounge Chairs or Armchairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A designer classic, two matching parsons chairs from the mid 1970's. These feature solid wood
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Crisp Tailored Parsons Club Chairs in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome pair of Parsons chairs in the style of Milo Baughman newly upholstered in a white cotton
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Parson Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is this fabulous pair of iconic Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin "Parsons
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Rare Barrel Back Parson Club Chairs, a Pair, Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern rare barrel back parson club chairs, a pair, Milo Baughman A pair of nicely
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Milo Baughman Style Parsons Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exquisite pair of Mid-Century Modern Parsons chairs made in the manner and style of Milo Baughman
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Four Tallback Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Dramatic tall back parson style chairs in the style of Robsjohn-Gibbings. Square polished aluminum
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Modern set of 6 Parsons Style Dining Side Chairs
By Parsons
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
From Le Shoppe Too is a set of 6 upholstered Parson dining chairs in a fantastic geometric fabric
Category

Late 20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Original 1970 s Milo Baughman Style Plaid Fabric Parsons Club Chairs by Kaylyn
By Milo Baughman, Pace Collection, Thayer Coggin
Located in Chattanooga, TN
. These spectacular, original Parsons chairs are oozing with Nineteen-Laties charm. The fabric defies
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Modern Milo Baughman Parsons Style Lounge Chairs in Purple Velvet
By Milo Baughman, Parsons
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of modern Milo Baughman Parsons style lounge chairs in a mauve purple Kravet velvet. New foam
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Parsons Attributed Pair of Velvet Lounge Chairs
By Parsons, Milo Baughman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Baughman for Parsons, circa 1970s. In excellent condition. Due to the lighting they look discolored but
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

1970s Parsons Lounge Chairs in Mohair
By Milo Baughman, Billy Baldwin
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
1970s Parsons lounge chairs expertly restored in Maharam Mohair.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair

Mid Century Linear Parsons Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Postmodern parsons lounge chairs, circa 1970s. Extraordinarily comfortable! Big, low and wide
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Milo Baughman Parsons Club Chairs, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Milo Baughman (American, 1923-2003) upholstered Parsons Club chairs, two (2), likely 1970s or later
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 12 Vladimir Kagan for Directional Dining Chairs in Ivory White Bouclé
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
designs, these modern chairs are fully upholstered similar to Milo Baughman's famed Parsons chairs
Category

1990s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Pair of Milo Baughman for Berhardt Parson Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of Milo Baughman for Bernhardt Parsons lounge chairs, circa 1970s. Mod patterned fabric in
Category

Vintage 1970s North American Modern Chairs

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Milo Baughman Parson Style Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage pair of mid century modern Parson style lounge chairs designed by Milo Baughman. A
Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Milo Baughman Parson Style Club Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pasadena, TX
Elegant and classic design from the 1970's. Very comfortable club chair with nice modernist lines
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Milo Baughman Grey Blue Upholstered Parsons Contemporary Modern Accent Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Milo Baughman parsons accent chair. A beautiful upholstered accent chair with a head to toe grey
Category

Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Milo Baughman Style Parsons Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Milo Baughman style parsons lounge chairs. Mid-Century Modern.
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

High End Parsons Dining Chairs Blue
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Dining Chairs with Spring Supported Seats Fabric color is blue with tiny yellow dots which makes them
Category

Vintage 1980s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cotton

Parsons Drexel Mid-Century Modern Parsons Armchair Attributed to Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Parsons Mid-Century Modern club chair in original tropical floral print upholstery. The bottom
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Lovely Pair Milo Baughman Style Upholstered Parson Slipper Chairs Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of Milo Baughman style upholstered Parson slipper chairs. These chairs retain their
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Orange Upholstered Parsons Lounge Chairs in the style of Milo Baughman
By Bernhardt, Flair, Milo Baughman
Located in Rochester, NY
fully upholstered parsons lounge chairs by Flair Division of Bernhardt Furniture Company in the style of
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Set of Twelve Mid-Century Modern Parsons Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Matching set of twelve Mid-Century Modern Parsons dining chairs upholstered with a silk style
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Parsons Lounge Chair Original Oatmeal Fabric Unmarked After Milo Baughman Thayer
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Forest Grove, PA
An extremely well made Parsons Lounge Chair after the design of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair Midcentury Parsons Style Lounge Chairs by Bernhardt, After Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Bernhardt
Located in Decatur, GA
Classic pair of mid 1970's Parsons style arm chairs by Bernhardt. Stout and sturdy American
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chenille

Pair of Modern Parsons Style Club Chairs in Royal Blue after Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome pair of royal blue or cobalt blue fully upholstered modern Parsons style club chairs after
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Burl Wood Dining Chairs Burlwood Parson
By Milo Baughman
Located in Wayne, NJ
Set of 2 arm chairs (26/75" wide) and 4 side dining chairs (20.5" wide). 2 side chairs have
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Parsons Lounge or Club Chairs after Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple and modern matching of pair of parsons lounge chairs in the style of Milo Baughman, circa
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of 1970s Slipper Parsons floral velvet lounge chairs Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Post Modern 1970s Tan and Brown Floral upholstered Parsons Slipper lounge Chairs in the
Category

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Set of Six All Upholstered Parsons Style Dining Chairs After Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Chic set of six dining chairs, in allover textured pink fabric upholstery. The set includes two arm
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Set Baughman Parsons Postmodern Channel Velour Upholstered Dining Chairs-6 pcs
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Basel, BS
upholstered dining or accent chairs. They are upholstered in the most fantastic velour textile. The set
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Set of Six Milo Baughman Parsons Dining Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous set of 6 signed Milo Baughman upholstered dining chairs. This is the set you designers
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Gorgeous 6 Signed Milo Baughman Parsons Dining Chairs Mid-century Mod
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous set of 6 signed Milo Baughman upholstered dining chairs. This is the set you designers
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Cane Parsons Dining Chairs by John Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing set of 6 parsons dining chairs by John Widdicomb. Features a Burl veneer through out the
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Burl

1970 s Mid-Century Modern Striped Damask Parson Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Fabulous set of four sculptural arched parsons dining chairs in a graphic Gucci inspired fabric
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Eight Mid-Century Modern Cy Mann Parsons Style Dining Chairs after Milo Baughman
By Cy Mann
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of eight fully upholstered vintage Parsons style dining chairs by Cy Mann Design Ltd. of NYC in
Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern John Widdicomb Set of 6 Parson Wood Dining Side Chairs, 1950s
By John Widdicomb
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a lovely set of six side dining chairs, made of a dark wood, by John
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 John Widdicomb Tufted Textured Velvet Parsons Dining and Armchairs
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., John Widdicomb
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning set of 6 dining chairs. Made and labeled by John Widdicomb. The textured velvet upholstery
Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

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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.