Are you tired of the boring look of dining table set? Well it is easy to spice it up a bit by getting some new chairs. Decorative chairs. Like parsons chairs will ensure your dining room is anything but ordinary.
These chairs incorporate elements of several design periods and so are considered transitional pieces. The strong lines and practical construction of parsons chairs are characteristic of the Arts and Crafts period. Some parsons chairs incorporate fluid lines like a scroll back which is representative of the Art Nouveau period and some are made with lavish ornamentation and exotic material such as ebony wood and leopard skin which comes from the Art Deco period. Since they incorporate elements from so many periods they blend well with almost any décor.
There are three main elements of a parsons chair; the back, arms and legs. The back can be straight, camel which means it has an arc or hump on the top, or scroll. A straight back leans to the Arts and Crafts period while camel-backed and scrolled tends to fall into the Art Nouveau style.
A parsons chair can be armless, upholstered, upholstered scrolled or exposed wood. The upholstered and upholstered scrolled can be Art Nouveau or even Art Deco depending on the material used. While exposed wood or armless are simpler and reminiscent of the Arts and Crafts style.
There are six styles of parsons chair legs. They can be upholstered, fluted, turned, tapered, cabriole or Chippendale. Fluted and Chippendale are in this case characteristic of the Arts and Crafts style while the four other more fluid leg styles tend towards Art Nouveau. Sometimes the legs are covered with a skirt for a more elegant look.
Once you have decided on the style of parsons chair you like you can begin your search. Rather than trek from furniture store to furniture store, why not shop online? You will find not only the best selection, but the best prices as well. Maybe you want a deep scarlet chair with scrolled back and black cabriole legs for a rich look with feminine flair or perhaps something simpler with a chocolate brown chair with arched back and straight, upholstered legs? Add a touch of African with a parsons chair upholstered in a safari print or try one upholstered in rich chenille fabric with fringe-trimmed skirt for a look of vintage elegance.
No matter what type of parsons chair you choose you will enjoy the new life it can bring to your dining room. From bright hues to simple patterns to gentle curves and straight lines the parsons chair lets you show off your style with more than just a cushion. Another great thing about parsons chairs is that you easily change them with a slip cover. So go from something shabby chic to something bright and wild and let your dining room reflect your style or even your room. So complete your new dining table with the style and elegance of parsons chairs. You'll love their dramatic effect on your décor.
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