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Lacquered Goat Skin Side Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lacquered goat skin parsons style armless chair. Ideally suited to be paired with a desk or vanity.
Category
20th Century Side Chairs
Mario Buatta Custom Slipper Chair in Floral Fabric - Barbara J. Walters Estate
By Mario Buatta
Located in Morristown, NJ
blush pink fabric. Beneath the tailored slipcover is a well loved Parsons style chair. Buatta was known
Category
Vintage 1980s American American Classical Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Set of Eight Modern Velvet Upholstered Square Back Chairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A set of eight modern velvet square back parsons style dining chairs in neutral tone.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Milo Baughman Upholstered Parsons Arm Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Redding, CT
Milo Baughman Upholstered Parsons arm chair. Original vintage upholstery in very good condition and
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Six Chrome DIA Dining Room Chairs Attributed to Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Design Institute America
Located in Redding, CT
. Classic Minimalist Parsons style chair in clean off- white chenille upholstery. Excellent condition
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Vintage Modern Parson Style Side Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish vintage modern pair of parson style side chairs feature unique tufted blue upholstery
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Armchairs
Set of 8 Burnt Orange Parsons Style Dining Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
Set of 8 Burnt orange Parsons style dining chairs. The chairs have a velour type fabric. They are
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Milo Baughman Tufted Mid-Century Modern Parsons Armchairs Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Great vintage Hollywood regency pair of Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin orange velvet parsons, club
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Pair of Modern Parsons-Style Armchairs, circa 1970s
Located in Norwalk, CT
A classic pair of Parsons-style open arm chairs, newly upholstered in velvet. Very fine, quality
Category
Vintage 1970s Modern Armchairs
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
Parchment Parsons Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
High gloss finished parchment Parsons chairs.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dining Room Chairs
$2,150
Charcoal Parchment Parsons Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
High gloss parchment Parsons chairs in charcoal.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dining Room Chairs
Pair of Parson Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Parson Chairs with Scroll Backs
Slipcovered in French Blue Linen with Muslin Frame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
$1,250
1970
s Wicker Parsons Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Large Scale 1970's Wicker Parsons Chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Fabric
Pair of Velvet Leopard Parsons Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Great pair of of modern parsons chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Milo Baughman Parsons Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Milo Baughman Parsons Chairs upholstered in Jack Larson fabric.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Vintage Parsons Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage parsons chair. Vibrant vintage upholstery as found. Pair available (priced individually)
Category
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
$1,295
FAIRFIELD CHAIR CO Transitional Style Parsons Chairs - Pair
By Fairfield Chair Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Transitional style Parsons chairs by Fairfield Chair Company. Solid wood frames covered
Category
Late 20th Century American Other Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Pair of Parsons Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Parsons chairs in great condition. Even though the pale-peach-colored fabric is in fine
Category
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
$1,150
1970
s Parsons Chairs
Located in Miami - W. Palm beach, FL
1970's Parsons Chairs upholstered in Jerry Pair Leather and Coraggio cream fabric with a beautiful
Category
Vintage 1970s Armchairs
$2,200
1930
s Style Parson
s Chair Side, Hall or Desk Chair
Located in Westport, CT
1930's Style Parson's chair sporting Leopard print fabric. Only one of these fabulous beauties is
Category
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
6 Rattan Parson Chair with Cushions sold separately.
Located in Austin, TX
Rattan Parson Chair with Cushion. Seat height includes cushion with a comfortable slant from 19
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Parsons Chair with Ottoman
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Beautifully restored Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin parsons chair with new beige/cream upholstery
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Pair of 1970s Milo Baughman Style Parsons Chairs
By Bernhardt, Milo Baughman
Located in Hudson, NY
A very nice pair of comfortable upholstered Parsons chairs with wide and deep seats. The fabric is
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
LANE Venture Transitional Style Parsons Chairs - Pair A
By Lane Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Transitional style Parsons chairs by Lane Venture. Solid wood frame, brown & beige color
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
High-End Grey Channel Back Parsons Chairs - Pair B
Located in Charlotte, NC
High quality pair of Parsons chairs. Covered in a silver sage, or grey-green fabric. Maker and age
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Pair of Vintage Parsons Chairs with Missoni Fabric
By Parsons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of classic parsons armchairs-- whimsically and recently upholstered in Missoni blue zig zag
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Chairs
Set of Four Milo Baughman Parsons Chairs in Luxurious Garnet Velvet
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Houston, TX
Set of four Milo Baughman Parsons arm chairs recently recovered in Ralph Lauren Chancery garnet
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Set of 6 Vintage Country Club Modern Parson Chairs in Walnut and Cane USA
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Denver, CO
An exceptional 1950s walnut and cane dining side chair (set of six), unmarked with no manufacturers
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Four Blue Patent Vinyl Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Elegant simple Parsons chairs in bright blue patent vinyl upholstery, including the legs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Pair Milo Baughman Parsons Club Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Milo Baughman parsons chairs with tufted back upholstered in ultra suede.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
1970s Parsons Style Lounge Chair in Black, White and Grey Geometric Fabric
By Parsons
Located in Stamford, CT
Parsons-style lounge chair with cushions upholstered in a black, white, and grey geometric
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs
1980’s Postmodern Parsons Milo Baughman Style Club Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Parsons
Located in Hollywood, FL
Pair of Postmodern 1980’s Parsons Milo Baughman Club Chairs. Features reupholstered cream suede
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Suede
Milo Baughman Parson Style Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Milo Baughman Parson Style open arm chairs recently upholstered in cream boucle with custom
Category
Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs
Pair of Parsons Style Club Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of luxurious custom made Parsons style down cushioned club chairs, c.1970s. These elegant Mid
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Down, Suede, Wood
Vintage Leather Parson Dining Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Parson dining chair. Reupholstered in black pearl leather. Set of four available (priced
Category
20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Milo Baughman for Directional Parson Lounge Chairs
By Directional
Located in San Diego, CA
Original Milo Baughman for directional Parson lounge chairs.
Excellent vintage conditon. These Mid
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Parsons Base Tufted Slipper Chair
Located in New York, NY
Edward Wormley for Dunbar single tufted slipper chair on faceted solid walnut base. Original
Category
20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Mint Velvet 1970s Milo Baughman Parsons Style Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brand new minty velvet upholstery. 1970s Milo Baughman Parsons style club chair. Extra soft and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet
A set of six Widdicomb Parsons Dining Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of six Parsons Dining Chairs by Widdicomb. The set includes two wing back arm chairs and four
Category
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair Milo Baughman tufted parson armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of tufted back Milo Baughman parson style arm chairs.
Category
20th Century American Chairs
Set of 8 Vintage Chrome Parson
s Dining Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
a very nice set of 8 vintage mid-century dining chairs, having a parson's style base of square
Category
Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Pair of Parson style armchairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of Parson style, fully upholstered lounge chairs.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs
Set of Six Milo Baughman Parsons Style Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of six 1970's fully upholstered dining chairs by Milo Baughman
for Thayer Coggin. The set
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Parsons Style Lounge Chairs in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in Cambridge, MA
A pair of Parsons style lounge chairs most likely designed by Milo Baughman for Directional, circa
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Linen, Upholstery
Set of Six Vintage Modern Chrome Parsons Base Dining Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
a great set of six vintage 1970's dining chairs with parsons square bases finished in polished
Category
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Set of 8 Parsons Dining Chairs by Preview Attrib. Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Long Beach, CA
Set of 8 Parsons Dining Chairs by Preview Attrib. Milo Baughman. Set includes 2 arm chairs and 6
Category
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Pair of Armchairs on Oak Parsons Bases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of armchairs upholstered in camel cotton cordoroy, with white oak bases, price is for the pair
Category
20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Pair of Milo Baughman Style Upholstered Parsons Loungers
By Milo Baughman
Located in Baltimore, MD
In the style of Milo Baughman, these upholstered parsons loungers are covered in a fresh and
Category
Late 20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Drexel Heritage Club Chair
By Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
furniture company Drexel Heritage. A classic mid-century form, this Parsons-style club chair features its
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Baughman Style Hekman Dansen Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Pair of Parson style lounge chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Hekman Dansen
Category
Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs
Milo Baughman Fully Upholstered Club Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Northbrook, IL
Pair of Parsons Style Fully Upholstered Club Chairs Designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Wood
Slipper Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Tarrytown, NY
mahogany parson style legs. Chair would benefit from new upholstery and has been priced accordingly.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Slipper Chairs
Set of Six Vintage 1960s Dining Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
A very nice set of six vintage 1970s dining chairs with Parsons square bases of polished aluminum
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstered Parsons Chair
By Flair
Located in Baltimore, MD
This vintage upholstered parsons chair was made in America and manufactured by Flair.
Category
Late 20th Century American Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Milo Baughman Parsons Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of upholstered Milo Baughman Parsons chairs
for Thayer Coggin. Classic 1970 design.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
High-End Grey Channel Back Parsons Chairs - Pair A
Located in Charlotte, NC
High quality pair of Parsons chairs. Covered in a silver sage, or grey-green fabric. Maker and age
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
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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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