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Knoll Parallel Bar Sofa

Knoll Parallel Bar Sofa Re-Upholstered in Knoll Rivington Fabric
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely complete re-upholstered vintage Knoll Parallel Bar Sofa or 2 seat settee. The fabric we
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20th Century American Sofas

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Steel

Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Sofa for Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Armed Sofa. Newly reupholstered in a great weave fabric in shades of
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Stainless Steel, Metal

1958 Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Three Seat Sofa, Model 57 in Green Fabric
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an extremely early Florence Knoll ‘Parallel Bar’ Sofa, Model 57, designed by Florence Knoll
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Parallel Bar Sofas By Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A "parallel bar" frame sofa with a button tufted back on chromed steel legs.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Parallel Bar Sofas By Florence Knoll
Parallel Bar Sofas By Florence Knoll
H 29.5 in W 84 in D 32 in
Knoll Mid Century Chrome and Leather Parallel Bar Sofa
By Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Knoll Mid Century Chrome and Leather Parallel Bar Sofa This sofa measures: 90 wide x 28.5 deep x
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Florence Knoll, Sofa "Parallel Bar" for Knoll, 1954 / 1960. Newly upholstered.
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Paris, FR
Lovely Two seat sofa model 52 also known as ‘Parallel Bar’ designed by Florence Knoll in 1954 and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome, Metal

Mid century Florence Knoll Sofa #57 Parallel Bar System - needs upholstery
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage circa 1960 Midcentury Florence Knoll Parallel Bar System sofa Model #57 three-seat sofa
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

off White Leather and Stainless Steel Parallel Bar Sofa by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Off white leather and brush stainless steel parallel bar sofa designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Parallel Bar Sofa, Model 57, by Florence Knol, USA, 1960s.
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sofa Model nº57, "Parallel bar" series, designed by Florence Knoll in 1959 and produced by “Knoll
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Knoll Parallel Bar "Model 53" 3-Seat Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Knoll "Model 53" "Parallel Bar" sofa or couch by Florence Knoll
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Knoll Mid Century Parallel Bar Settee Sofa
By Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Knoll Mid Century Parallel Bar Settee Sofa This settee measures: 56 wide x 30 deep x 31.5 inches
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Chrome

Parallel Bar Armchairs & Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll
Located in Izegem, VWV
The Model 51, beter known as the Parallel Bar series with a brushed chrome and black finish steel
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Living Room Set by Florence Knoll, USA, 1960
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A stunning living room set from the “Parallel Bar” series, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Metal

Living Room Set by Florence Knoll, USA, 1960
Living Room Set by Florence Knoll, USA, 1960
H 30.32 in W 31.11 in D 19.69 in
Pair of off White Leather and Stainless Steel Lounge Chairs by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful 1950’s off white leather with parallel bar stainless steel legs lounge chairs designed by
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Barcelona Daybed by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll International, 1960s, Signed
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, paralleling the same simplicity and elegance of the iconic Barcelona chair. This Barcelona couch by Mies
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Set of Eight (8) Tulip Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
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Early Production #920 Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, c 1966, Signed
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early production Model #920 modular four-seat sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina was designed in circa 1966 and this example is from the earlier years of production as ev...
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Classic Hannah Morrison Knoll Bench, 1970s
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic off-white and original orange upholstery bench by Hannah Morrison for Knoll, circa 1970s. The three-seat is 81" long.   
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MP-51 Brazilian Lounge Chair by Percival Lafer for Móveis Lafer
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1980s Space Age Desk
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By Diego Mardegan
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Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Lafayette, IN
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A very attractive two-seater sofa. Distinctive early mid century modern design shows Danish influence. Features original electric cobalt blue upholstery, two removable zippered seat ...
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Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Bookcase Domino Mobler
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern Danish teak bookcase. Original finish by Domino Mobler. Very nice condition. Measures: 31" x 11.5" x 72".
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Very Early and Rare No. 578 Sofa by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
Designed in 1954. Original condition. should be re-upholstered.
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Clairtone Project G2 Series T11 Console Stereo System & Garrard Turntable
By Clairtone
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
On offer is a rare completely original Clairtone G2 Series Home Stereo System from 1966 featuring two distinct exotic wooden boxes one that houses the tuner and the turntable both pr...
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Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments

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Aluminum

Vintage Executive Task Chair by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll
By Vincent Cafiero, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
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Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Armchair, USA
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Denver, CO
, angular and substantial in both feel and weight. The complimenting two-seat armless Knoll parallel bar
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Parallel Bar International Style Arm Sofa
By Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
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Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Settee Sofa
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Parallel bar settee designed in 1954 by Florence Knoll. Upholstery is all new, covered with Kvadrat
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Vintage 1950s Settees

Knoll Parallel Bar Sofa in Gray Velvet
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Providence, RI
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Florence Knoll 'Parallel Bar' Sofa
By Florence Knoll
Located in San Antonio, TX
Newly upholstered mid-century modern Florence Knoll 'Parallel Bar' sofa with chrome legs and back
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Florence Knoll 'Parallel Bar' Sofa
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H 30 in W 90.5 in D 27 in
Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Sofa, Early Production, Restored, Excellent
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Kansas City, MO
Florence Knoll parallel bar sofa with arms. Restored and upholstered a charcoal / medium to dark
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Florence Knoll Parallel Bar sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Classic Parallel Bar sofa by Florence Knoll. Original black leather on chrome and metal frame.
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Vintage 1960s American Sofas

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Metal

Florence Knoll Parallel Bar sofa
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H 30 in W 84 in D 29 in
Early Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Sofa by Knoll International, circa 1955
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
An early production florence knoll parallel bar sofa by Knoll International. Florence Knoll did
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Parallel Bar Sofa, Model 53, by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Dorchester, MA
Florence Knoll's parallel bar sofa, model 53, places an armless angled seat upon a squared-off
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Three Seat Armless Sofa
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Kansas City, MO
Florence Knoll armless sofa with button tufted seat and back.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Florence Knoll No. 56 Parallel Bar 2-seater sofa
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Dronten, NL
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Armless Black Parallel Bar Sofa Attributed to Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Redding, CT
Armless black parallel bar sofa attributed to Knoll. It is made of solid steel case construction
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Original 1957 Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Three-Seat Sofa
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Dronten, NL
Armless three-seat sofa designed by Florence Knoll, manufactured by Knoll International. Chrome
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Original Mid-Century Florence Knoll Model 57 Parallel Bar Sofa
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Las Vegas, NV
All original model 57 parallel bar sofa by Florence Knoll. A true Knoll Classic. Sofa is all
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Midcentury Florence Knoll Sofa #57 Parallel Bar System Newly Restored
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Incredible rare vintage circa 1960 Midcentury Florence Knoll Parallel Bar System sofa Model #57
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Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Three-Seat Armless Sofa Red Wool Fabric
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Kansas City, MO
Florence knoll three-seat parallel bar sofa without arms. Newer, striking red wool fabric. Very
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Brush Chrome Steel Parallel Bar Three Seat Couch by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Ferndale, MI
Brush Chrome Steel Parallel Bar Three Seat Couch by Florence Knoll for Knoll International
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Florence Knoll Double Bar "parallel bar system" sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Florence Knoll double bar sofa with arms in need of total redo. Stainless steel frame is perfect
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Mid-Century Modern Rare Early Florence Knoll Chrome Parallel Bar Sofa, 1950s
By Florence Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a rare, early edition, circa 1950s, of the parallel bar sofa by Florence
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Parallel Bar Sofa Designed by Florence Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Original Parallel Bar Sofa designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International
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Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Modular Seating System
By Florence Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Knoll Design. Ultra modern. Architectural base. Fairly new paired down upholstery (about
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Steel

Florence Knoll 1954 model 57 Sofa by Knoll International
By Florence Knoll
Located in Utrecht, NL
Lovely aqua colour 3 seat model 57 / Parallel Bar Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll International
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Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Chairs
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Dronten, NL
Parallel Bar Chairs designed in 1955 by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll International. Model
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By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A stunning coffee table from the “Parallel Bar” series, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll
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Pair of Parallel Bar Lounge Chairs, Model 51, by Florence Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Dorchester, MA
Florence Knoll's parallel bar lounge chair, model 51, places an armless angled seat upon a squared
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Coffee Table by Florence Knoll for the Parallel Bar Series, Excellent Example
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Kansas City, MO
Knoll complimenting chairs and our gray chenille sofa from the same series.
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Set of Three Parallel Bar White Velvet with Chrome Feet Chairs Designed by Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Houston, TX
Set of velvet white chairs designed by Florence Knoll. The chairs line up perfectly to form a three
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Chrome

Settees in the manner of Milo Baughman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Knoll parallel bar series. Leather upholstery in quilted pattern. Wide, solid flat bar steel frame
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Vintage 1960s American Loveseats

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Handsome Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Armless Sofa, Mid-Century Modern
By Florence Knoll
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Florence Knoll parallel bar armless sofa. This piece will need reupholstering but that's
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Florence Knoll Bronze "Parallel Bar" Loveseat, 1950's
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Bainbridge, NY
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Florence Knoll Double Bar Sofa for Knoll Associates
By Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Armless stainless steel framed sofa with parallel bars of steel making the legs. Fabric is 6-7
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Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Coffee Table
By Florence Knoll
Located in Highland, IN
This model 405 coffee table design by Florence Knoll was designed in 1955 as part of the parallel
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Early Florence Knoll Mid Century Parallel Bar Walnut Blue Settee Love Seat Sofa
By Florence Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Early Florence knoll mid century parallel bar walnut blue settee love seat sofa. Sofa measures: 56
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Rare Knoll Associates Barcelona Daybed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, circa 1958
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the Barcelona Couch) emanates this seminal design, paralleling the same simplicity and elegance of the
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Barcelona Daybed by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll International, Date Stamped 1977
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Designed in 1930 the Barcelona daybed (also referred to as the Barcelona Couch) emanates this seminal
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Barcelona Daybed by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll in Dark Brown Leather, Signed
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
referred to as the Barcelona Couch) emanates this seminal design, paralleling the same simplicity and
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Barcelona Daybed in Nude Suede by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, Signed
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic Barcelona Daybed by Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll is in a breathtaking nude
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Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Sofa
Located in Treasure Island, CA
This one is family size. This super long sofa features new upholstery.
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Vintage 1950s American Sofas

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Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Sofa
Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Sofa
H 32 in W 120 in D 28 in
Early Florence Knoll "Parallel Bar" Sofa, Circa 1960
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Early "Parallel Bar" sofa, Model 57, by Florence Knoll. Reference: Knoll – A Modernist Universe
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Vintage Florence Knoll "Parallel Bar" Sofa Settee
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Great condition newly upholstered and new foam.         
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Vintage Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Sofa Settee for Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
This settee is very clean it has been reupholstered professionally and done to exact specifications.    
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Florence Knoll Parallel Bar System Sofa, Knoll, 1955
By Florence Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Early Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Style Sofa
Early Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Style Sofa
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By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Denver, CO
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Florence Knoll Parallel Bar System Sofa, Circa 1960's
By Florence Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Parallel Bar System Sofa designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates. Production dates 1955
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Florence Knoll Two-Seat Sofa with Arms-Parallel Bar Frame, 1960s
By Florence Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Florence Knoll two-seat sofa with arms-parallel bar frame, 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s American Sofas

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Steel

Florence Knoll Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Rare "parallel bar" four seater sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll International. New upholstery
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Vintage 1950s American Sofas

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Stainless Steel

Florence Knoll Sofa
Florence Knoll Sofa
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Fully Restored Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Sofa
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Providence, RI
Parallel bar sofa, designed by Florence Knoll, circa 1964. Sofa has been completely restored. Newly
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Steel

Florence Knoll Parallel Bar System Sofa, Knoll, 1955
By Florence Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A Parallel Bar System Sofa designed by Florence Knoll in 1955 for Knoll. Steel base with brushed
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Chrome

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Knoll Parallel Bar Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the knoll parallel bar sofa you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, metal and steel, every knoll parallel bar sofa was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer knoll parallel bar sofa, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A knoll parallel bar sofa, designed in the Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made knoll parallel bar sofa has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Florence Knoll and Knoll are consistently popular.

How Much is a Knoll Parallel Bar Sofa?

Prices for a knoll parallel bar sofa can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $2,610 and can go as high as $11,500, while the average can fetch as much as $5,195.

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