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Midcentury Parsons Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury Parsons lounge chairs with new mohair upholstery.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

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H 30 in. W 28.5 in. D 30 in.
American Mid-Century Parsons-Style Rectangular Mahogany Partners Desk
By Parsons
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century Parsons-style rectangular partners desk / table with three low-profile drawers
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood, Mahogany

Midcentury Parsons Small Coffee or End Table
By Dyrlund
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this lovely parsons table that would make the perfect elegant apartment
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Rosewood

Mid-Century Parsons Style Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic, Minimalist style, Parsons table in walnut designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Pair of Widdicomb Modern American Mid-Century Parsons Style Wooden End Tables
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century walnut Parsons-style end tables with rectangular forms and a lower
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood, Walnut

Mid Century Parsons Style Writing Desk Made in Italy, circa 1950-1960s
By Milo Baughman, (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural Parsons style writing desk, having tri angular legs, and a vibrant exotic veneer
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Mid-Century Parsons Style Teak Slat and Steel Indoor or Outdoor Bench
Located in Miami, FL
Steel frame bench with teak slats in the Parsons style, 1970s.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Steel

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

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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
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Velvet

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Parsons Style Wooden Rectangular End / Side Table
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century Parsons-style end table with a wooden rectangular form. (EDWARD WORMLEY FOR
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Edward Wormley For Dunbar Parsons Style Wooden Stretcher Shelf End / Side Table
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century Parsons-style end/side table with a wooden rectangular form with a lower
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Aldo Tura Goatskin Parchment Parson Coffee or Cocktail Game Table, Italy, 1970s
By Aldo Tura, Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
Versatile midcentury parsons coffee or cocktail game table rendered in lacquered goatskin with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Goatskin, Glass, Paint, Parchment Paper

Harvey Probber Parsons-Style Wooden Caned Shelf End / Side Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century Parsons-style end / side table with a rectangular wooden top over a single
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal, Brass

Burnished Copper Console Table
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Midcentury Parsons style console table methodically clad in burnished copper panels highlighted
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Copper

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H 28 in. W 60 in. D 18 in.
Milo Baughman Style MCM Parsons Dining Chairs Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric, 6
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Milo Baughman
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman style midcentury Parsons dining chairs with Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric - Set of 6
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Midcentury Danish Parsons Dining Table Dyrlund Denmark Tri-Wood
By Dyrlund
Located in Baltimore, MD
A spectacular tri-wood midcentury Parsons dining table by Dyrlund of Denmark, circa 1960. This
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Teak, Rosewood, Walnut

Midcentury Burled Nesting Tables by Directional
By Directional
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic midcentury Parsons style nesting tables made by Directional in thick burl veneer over solid
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Ta...

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Burl

Pair Parsons Lounge Chairs, 1980
By Parsons
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Parsons Lounge chairs, 1980. Original ultra-suede upholstery shows minor wear, consistent with
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Ultrasuede

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H 28.25 in. W 28 in. D 40 in.
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
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

16 Mid-Century Brown Parsons Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
16 Mid-Century Modern brown Parsons side chairs with leather upholstered seat & back. (priced each).
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Leather

Mid-Century Modern White Laminate Parsons Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Redding, CT
Mid-Century Modern white laminate parsons table. Sleek modern design, quality white laminate
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

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Laminate, Plywood

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
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Custom Parsons Table / Desk, ca. 1960
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century custom parsons table / desk, ca. 1960s or later, of typical Parsons form, with Mexican
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Ceramic, Wood, Lacquer

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
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parsons Style Benches
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of Mid-Century Modern vintage Parsons style benches in colorful abstract velvet.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Parsons Walnut Side Tables, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Mid-Century Modern parson side table In walnut, measuring 18.25" in width , 18.25" in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood, Walnut

Mid Century Milo Baughman for John Widdicomb Burl Wood Parsons Dining Table
By John Widdicomb, Milo Baughman
Located in West Hartford, CT
Impressive Mid-Century modern burled olive wood, expandable Parsons dining table in the style of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Burl, Wood

Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Burlwood Parsons Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman style mid-century burlwood parsons coffee table. This table measures: 39 wide x 39
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Burl

Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Modern Upholstered Parsons Dining Chairs, Set 4
By Milo Baughman
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of four Milo Baughman style parsons dining chairs with waterfall backs. In its original
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Foam, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Gunlocke Executive Oak Desk Parsons Style
By Gunlocke
Located in South Charleston, WV
finish that is exceptionally durable in satin. Most parsons desks and tables suffer from a lack of
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Oak

Large Bronze Sculpture of a Nude Child After Edith Barreto Parsons-Frog Baby
By Edith Barretto Stevens Parsons
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a heavy patinated bronze sculpture after Edith Barreto Parsons- The Laughing Frog Baby
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Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Chinese Red Painted Rectangle Parsons Coffee Table
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Chinese red painted wood rectangle Parsons style coffee table
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Parson Style Coffee Table with Bottom Shelf
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice mid-century modern parson's style walnut table with bottom shelf.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Walnut

Mid Century Modern Parsons Settee, Sofa or Bench, circa 1970s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic and transitional Parsons bench circa 1960s. It retains the original upholstery and needs
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

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Fabric

Stylish Mid Century Modern Faux Tortoise Parsons Shaped Side Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sophisticated Parsons style mid century modern side end table hand painted on wood to look like
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

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
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Parson Chairs, Lagoon Blue Velvet
By Milo Baughman
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Two parson chairs in lagoon blue velvet.  
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Mid-Century Modern Parsons Style Sectional Sofa after Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage parsons 3 piece sectional from the 1970's. It features a boxy clean line design with its
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

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Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Burl Cork-Top Parsons Style Side Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for one of the two available tables, unique burl cork veneer and parson style
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Cork

Pair Mid-Century Modern - Modern Parson’s Cube Club Chairs Houndstooth Fabric
By Milo Baughman
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage mid-century modern to modern Parson’s style cube club chairs wearing houndstooth
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Rectangle Walnut Mid-Century Modern Parsons Style End Side Table Stand
By Lane Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Rectangle walnut Mid-Century Modern parsons style end side table stand.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Walnut

Square Parsons Style Sunburst Inlay Zebra Wood Occasional End Side Lamp Table
By Century Furniture, Andrew Szoeke
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Square Parsons style sunburst inlay zebra wood occasional end side lamp table.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Zebra Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Table by Hekman Furniture Parson Design
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern desk table by Hekman Furniture Parson Design. 3 Drawer finished back
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood

Matching Pair of Mid-Century Modern Parsons Slipper Lounge Chairs
By Swaim
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic pair of decorator slipper lounge chairs circa 1970's and made by Swaim. Well made chairs. Fabric is original and needs recovering. Foam and padding are soft.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

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Fabric

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
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Henredon Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Parsons Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Parsons extension dining table By Henredon USA, Circa 1970s
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Oak, Burl

Henredon Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Parsons Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Parsons extension dining table By Henredon USA, Circa 1970s
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Oak, Burl

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
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery

Superb Chic Italian Marble Parsons Style Mid-Century Modern Console Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Superb Parsons style sleek Mid-Century Modern Italian console table made of gorgeous marble with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Marble

Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Grey Parsons Chairs, Set of 4
By Milo Baughman
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman style mid century grey Parsons chairs - Set of 4 Each chair measures: 22.25 wide x
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, 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
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

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Upholstery

Henredon Mid-Century Modern Oak Parsons Extension Dining Table With Parquet Top
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Parsons extension dining table By Henredon USA, Circa 1970s
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Oak

Italian Mid-Century Modern Woven Wicker Parsons Waterfall Console, Italy, 1970s
By Maitland Smith, Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
Versatile Parsons design waterfall console rendered in woven wicker finished on all sides, Italy
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Reed, Wood, Wicker, Bamboo, Rattan

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Parsons Style Slipper Peach Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern parsons style slipper lounge chairs newly reupholstered in a
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Velvet

Pair of Parsons Post Modern Milo Baughman Style Ottomans, Mid-20th Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Basel, BS
pull up stool or seat, ottoman, foot rest or even a magazine/book end table for your mid century
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Upholstery

Stylish Milo Baughman Style Parsons Upholstered Dining Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish set of six Milo Baughman style parsons dining chairs. These do retain their original 1980s
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Mid Century Modern Teak Parsons Style Dining Room or Conference Table
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Elegant large teak dining table with brass detail accenting the apron. Table is seven foot long by three and a half wide. Simple design with square legs at the corners. A great value...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Brass & Glass Parsons Dining Table, 1970s
By Milo Baughman, Design Institute America, Mastercraft
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Large Mid-Century Modern brass-plated gold tone metal and glass parsons style dining table. This
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Blonde Cerused Oak Parsons End Tables Style Wormley Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Century Modern pair of blonde or cerused oak Parsons end tables or side tables. They
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Oak

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fabric Parsons Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Outstanding set of 4 Mid-Century Modern parsons chairs. Features a burnt light brown fabric through
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Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric

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Mid Century Parsons For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of mid century parsons for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique mid century parsons was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. Find 396 antique and vintage mid century parsons at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 9 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of mid century parsons available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid century parsons made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Milo Baughman, Edward Wormley and Thayer Coggin each produced beautiful mid century parsons that are worth considering.

How Much are Mid Century Parsons?

Prices for mid century parsons start at $200 and top out at $32,000 with the average selling for $2,578.
Questions About Mid Century Parsons
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.

    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. The mid-century modern period in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs now.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century is considered the middle of the century, however as it pertains to furniture and design, mid-century is an American design movement known for its modern style, construction and the Modernist movement. It is typically simple and clean lines without embellishments. Shop a range of mid-century modern designs on 1stDIbs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.