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What is a parlor chair?
A parlor chair is a type of upholstered armchair that was popular during the Victorian age. It features a wood frame, a curved back with button tufting and a deep seat. On 1stDibs, find a selection of parlor chairs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
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19Thc Ice Cream Parlor Chairs -Children's Dated 1889
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chairs; Pair Height 22.0 Depth 10.0 Seat height 11.0 Children Chicago Wire Chairs Co Children's ice cream parlor Chairs.
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Metal

Unique 'Ice Cream Parlor Chair' Rare Inventive Spring Version
Located in Sharon, CT
An early inventive (not to mention shapelier) version of the ubiquitous Ice Cream Parlor Chair. Note that the two circular loops are looped twice with plenty of space between, result...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Steel

Antique Victorian Twisted Wire Wooden Seat Small Child's Ice Cream Parlor Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Twisted Wire Wooden Seat Small Child's Ice Cream Parlor Chair. Circa Mid 19th Century.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Antique French Bistro Twisted Wrought Iron Ice Cream Parlor Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Bistro Twisted Wrought Iron Ice Cream Parlor Chairs - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century.
Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of 6 Late 19th Century "Owl Eyes" Ice Cream Parlor Chairs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Great set of 6 ice cream parlor chairs from the late 19th century.
Category

Antique 1890s American American Classical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Ice Cream Parlor Chairs by Tony Paul, Orange Upholstery
By Tony Paul
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century ice cream parlor side chairs with black iron frames, open hairpin backs, and circular orange woven fabric upholstered seats, resting on four angled legs.
Category

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

Materials

Fabric

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