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Parsons Arm Chair

Vintage Pair of Newly Upholstered Palm Beach Club Parsons Arm Chairs Armchairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of parsons arm chairs armchairs. In the style of Milo Baughman. These have been newly
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage Pair of Newly Upholstered Palm Beach Club Parsons Arm Chairs Armchairs
Vintage Pair of Newly Upholstered Palm Beach Club Parsons Arm Chairs Armchairs
$3,120 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 30.5 in W 24.25 in D 21 in
Postmodern Black and Brown Tufted Parsons Arm Chairs - A Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Postmodern Black Brown Tufted Parsons Armchairs deliver bold 80s aesthetic with mixed-tone
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Mid-20th Century American Lounge Chairs

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Fabric

Sublime Set of 8 Greek Key ARM Parsons Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An sophisticated unique set of eight (8) restored Parsons style Greek Key arm dining chairs by the
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Walnut

All Arms, Sublime Set of 16 Greek Key Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1970
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Parsons style Greek Key arm dining chairs by the esteemed Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, circa 1970
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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Walnut

All Arms, Sublime Set of 12 Greek Key Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1970
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Parsons style Greek Key arm dining chairs by the esteemed Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, circa 1970
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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Walnut

Sublime Set of 20 Vintage Greek Key Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An sophisticated unique set of twenty (20) meticulously restored Parsons style Greek Key arm dining
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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Milo Baughman Parsons Style Ivory Bouclé Chairs with en suite Ottoman c. 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Parsons style Mid Century Modern arm chairs with matching en suite Parsons style ottoman newly upholstered
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Recent Sales

Pair of Custom Upholstered Parsons Arm Chairs
Located in North York, ON
This listing is for a pair of custom upholstered parsons arm chairs done by our skilled
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian 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
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet

Pair 1970s Milo Baughman Style Parsons Arm Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Milo Baughman style all upholstered Parsons lounge chairs from the 1970s. Seat backs are
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Sculptural Parsons Open Arm Lounge Chairs, 1970
By Parsons
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculptural Parsons Open Arm Lounge Chairs, 1970's. Newly reupholstered in a dual tone red with
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Open-Arm Parsons Club Chairs
Located in Danville, CA
Handsome pair of fully upholstered, open-arm club chairs. The pair are beautifully scaled, super
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Parsons Chairs Vintage Pair of Grey Leather Arm Chairs Milo Baughman Style
By Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wonderful vintage pair of lounge chairs in a beautiful, soft grey leather. I have pictured them
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Midcentury Blue Velvet Milo Baughman Style Parsons Open Arm Club Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
blue velvet fabric. (Jewel tones are all the rage in 2018) The back cushions on the chair are cut into
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Green Fully Upholstered Parson Style Captains Lounge Arm Chairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage green fully upholstered Parsons style captains lounge arm chairs - a Pair. Item features
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge 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
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

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
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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
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

All Arms - Sublime Set of 12 Greek Key Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1970
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
arm dining chairs by the esteemed Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, circa 1970. Beautiful, expertly
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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Walnut

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
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Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chenille

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
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Vintage 1970s Modern Armchairs

Pair of Parsons Arm Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Parsons style arm chairs, orange mohair/velvet. Simple and chic. Wonderful in a living room
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Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Pair of Parsons  Arm Chairs
Pair of Parsons  Arm Chairs
H 30 in W 28 in D 27 in
Set of Four Milo Baughman Parsons Chairs in Luxurious Garnet Velvet
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
Set of four Milo Baughman Parsons arm chairs recently recovered in Ralph Lauren Chancery garnet
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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
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Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs

Pair Milo Baughman tufted parson armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of tufted back Milo Baughman parson style arm chairs.
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20th Century American Chairs

Pair Midcentury Parsons Style Lounge Chairs by Bernhardt, After Milo Baughman
By Bernhardt, Milo Baughman
Located in Framingham, MA
Classic pair of mid 1970's Parsons style arm chairs by Bernhardt. Stout and sturdy American
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

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Parsons Arm Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic parsons arm chair available at 1stDibs. Each parsons arm chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and upholstery. Your living room may not be complete without a parsons arm chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right parsons arm chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made parsons arm chair over the years, but those crafted by Drexel are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Parsons Arm Chair?

Prices for a parsons arm chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $960 and can go as high as $4,400, while the average can fetch as much as $2,625.

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 Arm Chair
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Chairs with arms are called armchairs, and there are many styles of them. Examples include club, wingback and roll arm chairs. Find a collection of armchairs on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A chair with arms is an armchair.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A dining chair with arms is called a carver chair or elbow chair. It is a traditional dining chair with arms added to it for a more structured look and is a popular option for dining seats for a spot to comfortably rest your arms. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    An accent chair with no arms is typically called a slipper chair. These upholstered chairs originated in Europe during the 18th century and often served as seating in bedrooms. Today, people place slipper chairs in seating areas as well as bedrooms. Find a variety of slipper chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    No one knows for sure why some dining chairs with arms are called carvers. However, it likely relates to the historical use of these chairs. Technically, carver is the nickname for a specific type of dining chair with arms, not for all dining armchairs. A Colonial American design, a carver chair features a backrest that wraps around the sides and forms arms. Traditionally, the carver chair went at the head of the table, and often the family member responsible for carving the primary entrée sat at this place. As a result, the chair's purpose for seating the carver of the meal is one potential explanation for the nickname. Another is that the name comes from John Carver, the governor of the Plymouth Colony. Reportedly, Carver owned one of these chairs, and people began referring to them by his name as a result. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of carver chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Dining room chairs with arms are simply called armchairs. They are not to be confused with armchairs used in seating areas. A dining chair without arms is a side chair. You'll find a collection of antique and vintage dining chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Dining chairs without arms are called side chairs. Their counterpart, the armchair, is often found at the head of the table, with the side chairs filling in the seats along the side of the table. Shop a collection of side chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.