Parsons Benches

On the hunt for the perfect Parsons bench? Here at Chairish, we have a passion for Parsons benches and work hard to curate one of the world’s most exceptional edits of new and vintage Parsons benches for sale. Whether you’re searching for a collector-grade model from a maker who specialized in the style like Milo Baughman, or you’re looking for a more affordable, unmarked version, chances are high that you’ll find something to fit the bill within our collection. That’s because we partner with a network made up of thousands of vintage and modernist dealers as well as individual sellers looking to offload gently used goods to bring you a beyond-the-basics collection of Parsons benches.

Vintage upholstered Parsons benches - Parsons benches are generally believed to have started at the Parsons School of Design. The style increased in popularity through the 1970s and 80s as the Postmodern style movement gained momentum. Today, Parsons pieces are perfect for mixing and matching with modernist and contemporary pieces as well as antiques. Their simple styling means that they’re versatile enough to work with almost anything! Here at Chairish, we make it easy to discover Parsons benches in various styles. Shop upholstered Parsons X-benches, matching ottoman bench stools, pillow top styles, and cross brace styles. Explore pieces upholstered in velvets, suede, animal prints, and pastel, 1980s-inspired patterns. We rouintely carry unmarked benches as well as pieces from famed Parsons designers like Milo Baughman, Drexel Heritage, Baker Furniture and Ballard.