Parsons Chairs

What Are They?

Do you know what parsons chairs are? If you are not sure that is ok, they are not the most common piece of furniture around.

And, no it does not have anything to do with the clergy. The chair was actually named for its origin, created in Paris during the 1930's by a designer at the renowned Parsons School of Design.

The main traits of the parsons chairs, is their naturalism, simplicity and linear look, which are classic Modernistic traits. The simplicity of this chair is what allows it to fit so well with many different styles, both modern and classic.

Originally it was meant to be used in a set with a parsons table whose looks closely matched that of the chair. Ironically their simplicity has led to them being adapted separately because they do fit so well with other designs and styles.

Parsons chairs are normally always crafted out of hardwood and feature a slightly curving, squared backrest and legs. Most often they are featured with some type of slipcover that covers the legs and gives the chair a solid appearance.

The slipcover is optional however using them does have some advantage. Why? Because you can pick out new and different slipcovers whenever you want if you feel like your room is ready for a change.

For example, maybe when you first bought them they were a single, solid color. Well, now you are kind of bored with them and want to make a change.

What you can do is purchase new slip covers that feature an extravagant pattern of multiple colors and designs. Basically, those slip covers makes it pretty easy to do change things up since you don't have to purchase brand new chairs. How economical is that?

The nice thing about parsons chairs, which was mentioned earlier, is that because they fit so nicely with other designs and style, they would be a great "extra touch" to any room in your home, turning ho-hum into wow.

You can achieve this by adding perhaps just a pair to your living room or for a more dramatic and elegant feel consider replacing your existing dining room chairs with them to really add some character to the space.

If you are thinking that parsons chairs are something that you want to invest in for your space, a great way to check out all the options is by logging on to the World Wide Web and doing some online shopping. What's nice about doing your shopping online is that you don't have to step one foot out of your home to do it.

When you do come across something that suits your tastes, it generally will be at the best prices around and it will be sent right to your house. That way, you don't have to waste a trip and gas to the furniture store.