Tommy Smythe- HGTV star, Sarah's House co-host and Toronto has made over his historic home he revived with what he calls a "new Victorian" look — think classic panelled cabinets, crown moulding and tufted furniture gussied up with red accents, Deco lighting and zigzag patterns. To add a glamourous [...]]]>

Bentwood Dining Chairs

Tommy Smythe- HGTV star, Sarah's House co-host and Toronto has made over his historic home he revived with what he calls a "new Victorian" look — think classic panelled cabinets, crown moulding and tufted furniture gussied up with red accents, Deco lighting and zigzag patterns. To add a glamourous toch, Smythe put a single red chair among black bentwood chairs in this dining area. The round table serves as a perfect spot for kids' games and crafts while dinner is being prepared. See more of his home on House & Home Magazine

Orange Leather on leather on Klismos Chairs

Parsons dining room chairs first made their debut in the 80's and still have remained in style today.   Parsons chairs are known for their comfort, so it is not surprising that many people choose this chair as their complete dining room chairs.  Instead of having the [...]]]>

Elegant French Dining Room Chairs by Coastal Living Magazine

Parsons dining room chairs first made their debut in the 80's and still have remained in style today.   Parsons chairs are known for their comfort, so it is not surprising that many people choose this chair as their complete dining room chairs.  Instead of having the dated ruffled edge around the chair that were common in the 80's and 90's -today's chair is streamlined, featuring large pleats and flat pressed front and sides.  The shape hasn't changed, but the tailoring has.  These chairs still have tall backs, with elongated seats and feature no armrests.  In some sense, they are much like slipper chairs.

The number one decorating secret that most designers use to their advantage is fabric patterns. Parsons chairs are all about the fabric than the shape of the chair.   They have no armrests which allow the homeowner to fit more people at the table.  They also are quite comfortable with padded seats and backs.  Fabric can go a far way to giving the look of comfort and ease in your home.  Fabric also adds texture and  interest into your homes surroundings.

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The type of fabric you choose can also go a far way in defining your style to others. If you are a formal person who really enjoys the finer things in life, then satins, brocades or raw silk fabric can give that feeling of regal elegance.  Natural Linens have been all the rage at Restoration Hardware and can be a timeless look.  The Nailhead Parsons Chair with Casters feature nailhead trim which outlines the rectangular shape.  Many people have trouble bringing in brighter colors into their home, but don't know how to execute it properly.  Picking out a fabric with color is almost like a work of art as you upholster a chair and add the brass nail head dressings.  A  chair can set the stage in the room, with the choice of fabrics and color.  If you are striving for a designers touch, a variety of fabrics with common elements of color can give a polished look quickly. Parsons chairs are all about the fabric. Whether you choose a simple linen, or a complicated pattern, fabric will always make a chair more comfortable.

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Steve Silver Matinee Fabric Dining Parson Chair in Beige

Parsons chairs have always had the same shape over the years, but the one thing that has changed is the base of the chair.  It is no longer very stylish to upholster the legs, but today we are seeing the legs featured.  Again, a tailored look with pleats can bring a sense of precision and purposeful design at your dining room table.  Consider the parsons chair for your formal or informal dinner table.

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Parsons Chair With Nailhead Trim,in Camel

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Steve Silver Movado Fabric Dining Parson Chair in Velvet

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The Louis XVI style was all about simplicity, which replaced the exotic over the top ornate styles of Louis XV. Between 1760-1789 most furniture lost the extra fuss and the lines became more architectural and straight. Painted chairs and tables were trimmed in gold or another contrasting [...]]]>

Louis XVI Dining Chair Seller John Norwood Antiques

The Louis XVI style was all about simplicity, which replaced the exotic over the top ornate styles of Louis XV. Between 1760-1789 most furniture lost the extra fuss and the lines became more architectural and straight. Painted chairs and tables were trimmed in gold or another contrasting color. Gilded wood becamse popular for chairs, and legs and vertical supports appeared turned resembling spindles, quivers, columns and balusters. Flat surfaces and right angles were the popular in this style and architectural motifs were still used as decorative elements.