Home Entertainment Furniture A favorite of interior designers, the Parsons chair is one of the most versatile pieces of furniture available today. At once both simple and sophisticated, there is virtually no style of home decor that this clean-lined classic will not enhance. Created by a designer at the Parsons School of Design in Paris in the 1930's, the Parsons chair originally was used primarily for seating in a dining room, where it is most often used today. Available in a wide variety of styles, this classic upholstered chair easily complements traditional, transitional, or contemporary decor. Sleek black leather can be paired with a striking glass table in an urban loft for a modern and chic look. These same chairs would be equally stylish in a country home; using only two at the head and foot of a richly stained farmhouse table along with black hardwood chairs creates a fresh, eclectic look. For a more formal dining room, the addition of a monogrammed slipcover in a luxurious fabric adds just the right touch of elegance. This chair works well in other rooms in the home also. Due to its small size, the Parsons chair is a wonderful addition to a bedroom. Comfortable and inviting, this makes a great chair to use with a desk for studying or working on the computer. With the endless variety of fabric choices available, as well as the design options for the chair itself, this would be an attractive and functional piece of furniture for almost any bedroom. For a teenage girl's room, go for a bright, funky pattern---perhaps a paisley or a bold stripe. A neutral color scheme in the master bedroom might need just that little bit of "pop" in a rich, complimentary color or pattern that could also be used in throw pillows or a window valance to pull everything together seamlessly. The warmth and richness of a study is also a fantastic place to use a Parsons chair. Use a supple brown leather with a tufted back and nailhead trim for a stately, masculine feel; adding arms and putting the chair on casters will create even more of a practical, yet stylish look. Do you have a master bath with an area for sitting to do hair and makeup? This is the perfect spot to use a skirted Parsons chair with a rolled back for a touch of old-Hollywood glamour. Don't forget the most important room in the house---the kitchen. As everyone knows, this is the heart of a home and where everyone congregates. How many times have you gone to a party where everyone winds up in the kitchen?? Available in both counter and bar heights, this is the perfect stool to use at an island. This comfortable chair encourages lingering over drinks or a meal, and its small size means that you can definitely make the most of the space that you have. Upholster the chairs in an easy-to-clean fabric for simple and quick maintenance,or just get new slipcovers made to completely change the look at a budget friendly price. Speaking of budgets, the Parsons chair is also an extremely economical chair to be such a versatile design element. You can find a wide variety of design options and fabric choices in both retail furniture stores and online at excellent prices. This chair is a winner on every front----style, function, price, adaptability----so if you've been thinking about needing just that certain piece of furniture to complete a room, don't overlook the Parsons chair, a truly timeless classic. |
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