Pair of Chrome and Velvet Midcentury Parsons Chairs
Located in Asheville, NC
This pair of midcentury Parsons chairs sit upon chrome bases. They are covered in channeled vivid raspberry velvet upholstery with piping.
Pair of Chrome and Velvet Midcentury Parsons Chairs
Located in Asheville, NC
This pair of midcentury Parsons chairs sit upon chrome bases. They are covered in channeled vivid raspberry velvet upholstery with piping.
1970s Mid-Century Modern High Back Parsons Chairs in Chrome & Velvet
By John Stuart Inc., Design Institute America, Milo Baughman
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A set of high-back Parsons chairs from the 1970s by Design Institute of America, these pieces deftly combine sleek chrome architecture with the warm comfort of tufted brown chevron-v...
Chrome
$18,450 / set
John Widdicomb Parsons Dining Chairs
By John Widdicomb
Located in Dallas, TX
An outstanding set of Mid-century Modern Parsons Dining Chairs by John Widdicomb Co., The Orientation Group, circa 1970's.
Velvet, Wood
Set of 6 MCM Henredon Scene One Royal Blue velvet Campaign Parsons Dining Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Set of 6 MCM Henredon Scene One Campaign Walnut Parsons Dining Chairs You will find timeless elegance with this set of six Vintage Henredon Scene One Parsons Dining Chairs.
Velvet
Pair of Leopard Parsons Chairs with Brass Sabots, Custom
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of custom Parsons chairs in the style of Milo Baughman with brass sabots.
Velvet
Pair of Leopard Parsons Chairs in the Style of Milo Baughman, Custom
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of custom stylish parsons armchairs in the style of Milo Baughman. Newly upholstered in a fun-sophisticated leopard upholstery fabric. Down wrapped seat cushion with down back c...
Velvet
Set of 6 Fabulous Velvet Parson’s Chairs
Located in Livingston, NJ
Fabulous set of 6 cut-velvet dining chairs from a Palm Beach estate. Covered in a designer diamond-pattern Champagne/tan velvet, these chairs feature a flat skirt, scalloped back, an...
Velvet
Unavailable
H 28.5 in W 29 in D 31.5 in
Milo Baughman Style Parsons Upholstered Lounge Chair in Velvet
By Bernhardt, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
The chair has been newly upholstered in a high quality blue velvet.
Velvet
Set of Parsons Chairs Milo Baughman Style, 1970's
By Milo Baughman
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Set of Parsons Chairs in the style of Milo Baughman Newly upholstered in sage green luxury velvet In excellent condition.
Velvet
Pair of Milo Baughman Gold Velvet Parsons Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Iconic pair of Parsons style lounge chairs by Milo Baughman. Sturdy and solid, some minor cosmetic wear but in good vintage condition.
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Vintage Parson Chairs in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of newly upholstered orange velvet Parsons chairs, inspired by the iconic style of Milo Baughman.
Velvet
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 orange backing velvet.
Velvet
Yellow Velvet Milo Baughman Parsons Chairs, Pair. 1960s.
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning pair of vintage parson chairs by Milo Baughman fully upholstered in a high quality yellow velvet.
Velvet
Pair of Pink Velvet Post Modern Parsons Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of pink velvet post modern parsons lounge armchairs.
Velvet
Sold
H 32 in W 28 in D 31 in
Studio Maison Nurita Custom Upholstered Parsons Chairs in Delft Blue Silk Velvet
Located in Toronto, ON
These Parsons chairs are custom designed and are fully upholstered in a rich delft blue silk velvet from Paris by Studio Maison Nurita's master upholsterer.
Velvet, Wood
Milo Baughman Style Parsons Chairs in Beata Heuman Marbleized Velvet
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
So, when we acquired this Parsons chair pair with their all-over upholstery, we knew we wanted to use her fabric.
Velvet
Sold
H 29 in W 29 in D 32 in
Gorgeous Vintage Sculptural Parsons Chairs by Drexel in Schumacher Velvet
By Drexel
Located in Houston, TX
GORGEOUS vintage sculptural Parsons chairs by Drexel. Recovered in a luxurious blend of cotton & silk velvet, Ruhlmann Moiré by Schumacher.
Cotton, Silk, Velvet
Sold
H 28 in W 29 in D 33 in
Mid Century Milo Baughman Style Parson Chair Ottoman White Crushed velvet
By Milo Baughman
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century modern Milo Baughman Style Parson Chair & Ottoman. White Crushed velvet upholstery in good vintage condition.
Velvet, Wood
A New Milo Baughman-Style Parsons Chair in Designer Cheetah Velvet
By Milo Baughman
Located in Banner Elk, NC
A New Milo Baughman-style Parsons Chair Upholstered in High-End Designer Cheetah Velvet.
Upholstery, Poplar
Midcentury Blue Velvet Milo Baughman Style Parsons Open Arm Club Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Pair of midcentury blue velvet Milo Baughman style armchairs. Newly upholstered in a buttery soft blue velvet fabric. (Jewel tones are all the rage in 2018) The back cushions on the ...
Metal
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 4 chairs in chocolate brown velvet.
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Set of 4 Milo baughman fully upholstered velvet parsons dining 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 4 chairs in reddish/purple wine velvet.
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Sold
H 35 in W 28 in D 30 in
Pair of New Milo Baughman-Style Parsons Chairs in Designer Cheetah Velvet
By Milo Baughman
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Pair of new Milo Baughman-style Parsons chairs upholstered in high-end designer cheetah velvet.
Upholstery, Poplar
Sold
H 35 in W 28 in L 35 in
Pair of New Milo Baughman Style Iconic Parsons Chairs, Pantone Blue Velvet
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Pair of New Milo Baughman style iconic 'Parsons chairs' upholstered in ultra-luxurious velvet in Pantone Classic blue.
Fabric, Poplar
Sold
H 28.75 in W 26.75 in D 29 in
Fabulous Pair of Milo Baughman Parsons Style Chairs in Orange Mohair Velvet
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful pair of Parson style lounge chairs attributed Milo Baughman.
Mohair
Sold
H 30 in W 26.75 in D 25 in
Fabulous Pair of Modern Milo Baughman Style Parsons Grey Velvet Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Houston, TX
Luxe pair of Milo Baughman style Parsons lounge chairs. Chairs are freshly upholstered in a soft dove grey velvet.
Sold
H 42.5 in W 20.5 in D 20 in
Set of 6 1970s Glam Zig Zag Parsons or Tuxedo Velvet Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Flair, Bernhardt, Jack Lenor Larsen, Missoni Home
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning set of 6 dining chairs by Flair Furniture. These would be fabulous with a Paul Evans dining table or any 1970s decor. The colors are natural browns and beige tones, so would...
Upholstery, Velvet
Sold
H 32 in W 31 in D 35 in
Beautiful Milo Baughman style parsons chair, circa 1970s. Freshly reupholstered
By Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful Milo Baughman style parsons chair, circa 1970s. Freshly reupholstered in a fabric by Gaston y Daniela. A joy to sit in, you melt right in. Overall in very good condition. ...
Velvet
Sold
H 32 in W 31 in D 28 in
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 Brunschwig & Fils velvet cotton fabric.
Velvet
Rolling Parsons Dining Chairs by Lane Venture, Set of 2
By Lane Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of A pair of rolling parsons dining chairs by Lane Venture Featuring rollbacks, brass casters, and Burnout V...
Brass
Sarreid Brass Clad Triple Dresser, circa 1970s
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We currently have this brass dresser in our gallery paired with a Willy Rizzo Dining Set and a pair of Milo Baughman Yellow Velvet Parsons Chairs. Dimensions: 72'' wide x 18" deep x...
Brass
Sold
H 40.5 in W 23.5 in D 25 in
Hollywood Regency Art Deco Revival Cloverleaf Top Parson Style Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Topeka, KS
Unusual set of four Parsons style Hollywood Regency Art Deco Revival dining chairs with arched cloverleaf shaped tops in forest green velvet, circa 1970s.
Velvet
Mid-Century Modern Parsons Chair in Ebonized Birch and Velvet by Maxwell Royal
By Maxwell Royal Chair Company
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and sophisticated parsons chair was handmade in the United States by the esteemed maker Maxwell Royal, circa 1960.
Velvet, Birch
Sold
H 43 in W 30 in D 26 in
Pair of Scrolled Rollback Parsons Armchairs in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Sophisticated pair of postmodern armchairs in the style of Milo Baughman. Scrolled rollback design adds elegance, flair and movement to the simple parsons lines. Stool seats are pad...
Velvet, Wood
Chocolate Brown Velvet 1960s Parsons Chair
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Chocolate brown velvet 1960s Parsons chair.
Velvet
Custom Pair of Elegant Brown Velvet Parson Style Wingback Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Karl Springer
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of custom Parson-style wingback lounge chairs that have been reupholstered in a rich brown velvet.
Velvet
Sold
H 28.5 in W 28.25 in D 26 in
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 velvet. Original upholstery in beautiful condition. May have some slight areas of li...
Velvet
Willy Rizzo Four Chrome & Black Dining Chairs for Cidue, Italy 1970s
By Cidue, Willy Rizzo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
See other listing titled: Willy Rizzo Dining Set for Cidue, Italy 1970s DIMENSIONS: Height: 32 in Width: 18 in Depth: 22 in Seat Height: 18.5 in We're currently pairing these dinin...
Brass
Sold
H 26.5 in W 27 in D 30 in
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! They have their original fabric that will need to be upholstered as it has wear, te...
Velvet
Willy Rizzo Dining Set for Cidue, Italy 1970s
By Cidue, Willy Rizzo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TABLE DIMENSIONS: Height: 29 in Width: 42 in CHAIR DIMENSIONS: Height: 32 in Width: 18 in Depth: 22 in Seat Height: 18.5 in We're currently pairing these dining chairs with a Maste...
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Pair of Milo Baughman Style Midcentury Parsons Chairs in Leopard Velvet
By Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Parsons chairs are unique in that every surface is upholstered - every inch of these arm chairs is covered in spots.
Velvet
Sold
H 27 in W 27 in D 30 in
Pair of Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Parsons Chairs in Leopard Velvet c. 1970
By Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Parsons chairs are unique in that every surface is upholstered - every inch of these arm chairs is covered in soft cushions.
Upholstery, Velvet
Sold
H 26.75 in W 27 in D 30 in
Pair of Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Parsons Chairs in Leopard Velvet c. 1970
By Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Parsons chairs are unique in that every surface is upholstered - every inch of these arm chairs is covered in soft cushions.
Upholstery, Velvet
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 leopard velvet.
Velvet, Upholstery
Sold
H 31 in W 28 in D 30 in
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.
Velvet
Sold
H 30 in W 27 in D 27 in
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Parsons Attributed Pair of Velvet Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Parsons
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a pair of large, plush armchairs, in a velvet fabric, attributed to Milo Baughman for Parsons, circa 1970s. In excellent condition. Due to the lighting they...
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 grey silk velvet.
Velvet
Pair of Milo Baughman Style Parsons Chairs in Blue Velvet
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
These lovely, well-constructed fully upholstered Parsons chairs in the style of Milo Baughman. The iconic chairs completely redone with new high density foam and upholstered in a dee...
Velvet
Sold
H 32 in W 27 in D 26 in
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 Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggins.
Velvet
Milo Baughman Style Modern Parsons Chair in Leopard Velvet
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Parsons chairs are unique in that every surface is upholstered - every inch of this arm chair is padded and covered in spots.
Fabric
Sold
H 28 in W 24 in D 35 in
Pair of 1970s Slipper Parsons floral velvet lounge chairs Style of Milo Baughman
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Milo Baughman
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Post Modern 1970s Tan and Brown Floral upholstered Parsons Slipper lounge Chairs in the Style of Milo Baughman.
Velvet
Sold
H 31 in W 26 in D 29 in
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Modern Parsons Chair in Leopard Velvet c. 1970
By Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Envelop yourself in all over cushioned leopard velvet bliss in this 1970s Milo Baughman style Parsons chair freshly reupholstered in forever sexy and stylish leopard velvet.
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 Baughman. Ideal for today's cosmopolitan interiors. Each fully upholstered chair embod...
Velvet, Wood
Sold
H 32 in W 26 in D 30 in
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 intense and Classic Jack Lenor Larson velvet.
Velvet
Sold
H 35.5 in W 18.25 in D 25 in
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 is absolutely exquisite. Measures: Armchair 25" D x 18.25" W x 35.5" H x 18" se...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Orange Upholstered Parsons Lounge Chairs in the style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Flair, Bernhardt
Located in Rochester, NY
A great looking and substantial size pair of original tangerine orange blended cotton velvet felt fully upholstered parsons lounge chairs by Flair Division of Bernhardt Furniture Com...
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 velvet, dating from the mid-1970s.
Velvet
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.
Velvet
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Parson Chairs, Lagoon Blue Velvet
By Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
Two parson chairs in lagoon blue 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.
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.
Velvet
"Cidonio" Dining Table by Antonia Astori for Cidue, Italy 1960s
By Cidue
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Allemandi: Torino, 2003 p. 16 NOTE: This listing is for the table. No chairs are currently available. TABLE DIMENSIONS: Height: 29 in Width: 42 in We're currently pairing this din...
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Pair of Velvet Leopard Parsons Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Great pair of of modern parsons chairs
Upholstery
$82,000 / set
H 26.78 in W 35.44 in D 61.03 in
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, Brown Leather, 1974, Set of 4
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofas for De Sede, brown leather, Switzerland, 1974, set of four. Ubald Klug designed this rare modular DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofa as a real living landsc...
Leather
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
$2,750 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas
By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$2,077 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
$7,818 / set
H 48 in W 69 in D 48 in
Trapezi 5 Sculptural Statement Chandelier by Silvio Mondino Studio, Brass-Glass
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Trapezi Chandelier Offers a Contemporary Interpretation of the Murano Glass Chandelier, Grounded in Italian Design and Shaped by the Clarity and Lightness of the International St...
Brass
$1,646
H 34.45 in W 66.54 in D 13.78 in
1960s Woven Wicker Single Headboard Rattan Midcentury Rustic Provence
Located in London, GB
A single woven wicker headboard from Provence, with integrated circular bedside tables. French, c. 1960s. Between bedsides 100cm.
Wicker
$8,518 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Zebra
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This Forsyth mushroom pouf ottoman was created and designed by the Forsyth design team. Each ottoman is handcrafted in Saint Louis. A cute decorative piece for any room adding textur...
Zebra Hide
$3,500Sale Price / set|22% Off
H 31 in W 23.25 in D 25 in
Set of Four Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Cantilever Chrome Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of four Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin cantilever arm chairs in bright polished flatbar chrome. Due to their generous size, these could serve equally well as dining chairs or a...
Chrome
George Smith Mohair Velvet Ottoman Sofa Banquette
By George Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke mohair velvet tufted sectional banquette sofa custom designed by George Smith, London UK. The grand "ottoman sofa" was commissioned by Samantha Todhunter Design fo...
Hardwood, Mohair
Mid-Century Folding Sofa or Daybed, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Mid-century folding sofa or daybed, 1960's. Made in Czechoslovakia Made of fabric, wood Original condition.
Fabric, Wood
Fabergé Silver Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...
Silver
The 'Verneuil' Mohair Sofa by Design Frères
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 'Verneuil' sofa is the latest addition to our exclusive Design Frères line. inspired by Jean-Michel Frank's timeless Art Deco aesthetic, it is built to the highest standards of c...
Steel
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