Corset-Back Parsons Chair / Slipcovered Dining Chair with Lacing
Seating - Dining Chair · Contemporary / Transitional (Likely late 20th to early 21st century) · Unknown mass-market manufacturer, retailer style often found in home goods stores like Pier 1 Imports, Wayfair, or Pottery Barn.
Type
Seating - Dining Chair
Style Period
Contemporary / Transitional (Likely late 20th to early 21st century)
Material
Fabric slipcover (likely cotton-linen blend), foam padding, interior hardwood or manufactured wood frame, and leather/faux-leather lacing cord.
Age Estimate
Likely manufactured within the last 10-20 years (circa 2005-present).
Dimensions
Estimated height: 40-42 inches; Width: 18-20 inches; Depth: 20-22 inches. Standard dimensions for a high-back dining or accent chair.
Origin
Likely manufactured in Asia for the global retail market.
Designer/Maker
Unknown mass-market manufacturer, retailer style often found in home goods stores like Pier 1 Imports, Wayfair, or Pottery Barn.
Value Estimate
Estimated retail market value between $100 to $250 USD per chair depending on the specific brand and fabric grade.
Description
An elegant and modern high-back dining chair characterized by its fully slipcovered profile and unique decorative corset-back detail. The neutral taupe upholstery offers versatility for contemporary and transitional dining rooms, while the crisscross lacing on the rear adds a tailored, whimsical touch.
Key Features
High rectilinear back, full-length draped slipcover skirt, and contrasting corset-style lace-up back detail.
Color & Finish
Neutral beige or taupe monochromatic color scheme with darker brown contrast lacing along the rear seam.
Construction Method
Factory mass-produced with an internal engineered or solid wood frame, machine-sewn upholstered slipcover, and decorative exterior cord lacing.
Joinery & Craftsmanship
Standard commercial furniture joinery (stapled, screwed, and glued joints typical of modern upholstered frames); neat top-stitching on the slipcover seams.
Wood Grain & Species
Internal frame structure is concealed by upholstery; no exposed wood grain visible except potentially hidden feet.
Surface Treatment
Soft-touch fabric textile finish with no chemical varnishes or hard surface treatments visible.
Upholstery Details
Full-length fitted slipcover in a woven fabric (linen or cotton blend), featuring a waterfall skirt at the bottom and a decorative crisscross corset lacing system up the center back.
Hardware & Fittings
No traditional metal hardware visible; utilizes textile grommets or reinforced loops for the leather cord lacing.
Origin & Provenance
Likely manufactured in Asia for the global retail market.
Condition Notes
Good overall condition with minor expected wrinkling in the fabric slipcover from use. No major structural tears or stains immediately visible.
Interesting Facts
The Parsons chair design originates from the Parsons School of Design in Paris during the 1930s, celebrated for its minimalist, clean lines that let the upholstery take center stage.
Cultural Significance
Represents the democratization of interior design trends, bringing customized decorative elements like corset lacing into accessible, mass-market residential furniture.
Similar Pieces
Traditional Parsons chairs without lacing, or slipcovered dining chairs with box pleats; distinguished by the unique rear lacing feature.
Care & Maintenance
Regular vacuuming with an upholstery attachment. Depending on the fabric composition, the slipcover may be spot cleaned or professionally dry cleaned.
Value Estimate
Estimated retail market value between $100 to $250 USD per chair depending on the specific brand and fabric grade.
Sustainability Notes
Standard commercial furniture construction with limited eco-friendly certifications; however, the use of removable slipcovers extends the product's lifespan by allowing for easy cleaning or replacement.