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Knoll Parallel Bar Sofa in Gray Velvet
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Providence, RI
Completely restored Knoll Parallel Bar sofa. Minor wear to the steel, appropriate for its age. All
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Knoll Parallel Bar Sofa Re-Upholstered in Knoll Rivington Fabric
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely complete re-upholstered vintage Knoll Parallel Bar Sofa or 2 seat settee. The fabric we
Category
20th Century American Sofas
Materials
Steel
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
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
off White Leather and Stainless Steel Parallel Bar Sofa by Florence Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Off white leather and brush stainless steel parallel bar sofa designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless 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.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Sofa for Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Armed Sofa. Newly reupholstered in a great weave fabric in shades of
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel, Metal
Parallel Bar Sofa, Model 57, by Florence Knol, USA, 1960s.
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sofa Model nº57, "Parallel bar" series, designed by Florence Knoll in 1959 and produced by “Knoll
Category
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
1958 Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Three Seat Sofa, Model 57 in Green Fabric
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an extremely early Florence Knoll ‘Parallel Bar’ Sofa, Model 57, designed by Florence Knoll
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 31.25 in W 90.5 in D 30 in
Mid century Florence Knoll Sofa #57 Parallel Bar System - needs upholstery
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage circa 1960 Midcentury Florence Knoll Parallel Bar System sofa Model #57 three-seat sofa
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Florence Knoll, Sofa "Parallel Bar" for Knoll, 1954 / 1960. Newly upholstered.
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Paris, FR
Lovely Two seat sofa model 52 also known as ‘Parallel Bar’ designed by Florence Knoll in 1954 and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome, Metal
H 30.32 in W 57.09 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Hardwood & Leather by Jean Gillon, 1970, Brazil
By Jean Gillon
Located in New York, NY
” coffee table. The second set features the sofa next to a Jose Zanine Caldas bar, a Michel Arnauld
Category
Mid-20th Century South American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 35.4 in W 86.6 in D 31.5 in
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
Category
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 30.32 in W 90.56 in D 31.5 in
Chic 1950s Maison Baguès Side Sofa Couch Table Gilt Brass Mirror Glass Jansen
By Maison Charles, Maison Baguès, Maison Jansen
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Chic and elegant French Maison Baguès gilt brass and mirrored glass side, sofa, couch or end table
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
H 21.26 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Modular Sofa, Wood and Black Leather by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modular system that can be use as a sofa, bench or other options designed by Charlotte Perriand in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 26.78 in W 73.63 in D 29.93 in
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Modular Sofa, Wood and Black Leather by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modular system that can be use as a sofa, bench or other options designed by Charlotte Perriand in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Wood, Fabric
H 16.54 in W 73.63 in D 29.93 in
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Modular Sofa, Wood and Black Leather by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modular system that can be use as a sofa, bench or other options designed by Charlotte Perriand in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 26.78 in W 73.63 in D 29.93 in
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Modular Sofa, Wood and Black Leather by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modular system that can be use as a sofa, bench or other options designed by Charlotte Perriand in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 16.54 in W 73.63 in D 29.93 in
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Modular Sofa, Wood and Black Leather by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modular system that can be use as a sofa, bench or other options designed by Charlotte Perriand in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 26.78 in W 73.63 in D 29.93 in
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Modular Sofa, Wood and Black Leather by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modular system that can be use as a sofa, bench or other options designed by Charlotte Perriand in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 16.54 in W 73.63 in D 29.93 in
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Modular Sofa, Wood and Black Leather by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modular system that can be use as a sofa, bench or other options designed by Charlotte Perriand in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 26.78 in W 73.63 in D 29.93 in
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Modular Sofa, Wood and Black Leather by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modular system that can be use as a sofa, bench or other options designed by Charlotte Perriand in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Wood, Leather
H 26.78 in W 73.63 in D 29.93 in
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Modular Sofa, Wood and Black Leather by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modular system that can be use as a sofa, bench or other options designed by Charlotte Perriand in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Wood, Leather
H 26.78 in W 73.63 in D 29.93 in
Moroccan Kilim Handirah
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
: putting the lines in parallel with the backrest, You will have a new sofa.
On the bed it may be perfect
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Other Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
cc-tapis The Lions at Night Rug by Rooms Studio UTOPIA - IN STOCK
By Rooms Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
these pieces in the pop culture is incommensurable; I like to make a parallel with the Beatles in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Burgundy Red Fur Rug or Throw
By Emily Barbara
Located in Dural, AU
paralleled with an expression of natural signature living.
Featuring an eclectic wine color, enhancing
Category
2010s Australian Art Deco More Carpets
Materials
Sheepskin
Purple Fur Rug or Throw
By Emily Barbara
Located in Dural, AU
genuine Mongolian sheepskin translates modern and stylish design paralleled with an expression of natural
Category
2010s Australian Art Deco More Carpets
Materials
Sheepskin
Mongolian Fur Rug or Throw, Blush Pink
By Emily Barbara
Located in Dural, AU
stylish design paralleled with an expression of natural signature living.
Featured in a beautiful
Category
2010s Australian Bohemian More Carpets
Materials
Sheepskin
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
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 31 in W 30 in D 30 in
Surf Console a Minimal Table Inspired by Surfboards
By Rached Sultan
Located in beirut, LB
. The surf console fits nicely behind a sofa, as a center piece, or as a bar table to enjoy drinks with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Minimalist Console Tables
Materials
Walnut
Barcelona Daybed by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll International, 1960s, Signed
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, paralleling the same simplicity and elegance of the iconic Barcelona chair.
This Barcelona couch by Mies
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Stainless Steel
Danish Cabinetmaker Oak Armchairs with Upholstered Cushions, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
the era set the high bars for design.
The solid oak frames clearly indicate the designer’s knowledge
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 31.11 in W 24.02 in D 26.38 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Parallel Bar International Style Arm Sofa
By Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
parallel bar model 57. This is a three-seat / arm style this piece has a metal exposed frame and a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Settees
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Soriana Ottoman for Cassina, 1972 'Needs Re-Upholstery'
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Padova, IT
successes was the Bastiano sofa they created for the innovative firm of Dino Gavina. Many collaborations
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chrome
H 14.97 in W 29.93 in D 31.89 in
Florence Knoll Parallel Bar sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Classic Parallel Bar sofa by Florence Knoll. Original black leather on chrome and metal frame.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Materials
Metal
Parallel Bar Sofa Designed by Florence Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Original Parallel Bar Sofa designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International
Category
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
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
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
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
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Original Mid-Century Florence Knoll Model 57 Parallel Bar Sofa
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Las Vegas, NV
All original model 57 parallel bar sofa by Florence Knoll. A true Knoll Classic.
Sofa is all
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
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
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 29 in W 90.5 in D 29.5 in
Early Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Sofa by Knoll International, circa 1955
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
An early production florence knoll parallel bar sofa by Knoll International.
Florence Knoll did
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 62.21 in D 31.5 in
Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Three-Seat Armless Sofa Red Wool Fabric
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Kansas City, MO
Florence knoll three-seat parallel bar sofa without arms. Newer, striking red wool fabric. Very
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Florence Knoll No. 56 Parallel Bar 2-seater sofa
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Dronten, NL
Parallel Bar Sofa designed in 1955 by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll International. Model No
Category
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
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
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Pair of Parallel Bar Lounge Chairs, Model 51, by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Dorchester, MA
parallel bar sofa.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
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
Category
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
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.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome, Steel
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome, Steel
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
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
Category
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
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 two years old).
Firm and stout padding, very comfy.
Bases are in original vintage con...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
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
Category
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Coffee Table, USA, 1950
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A stunning coffee table from the “Parallel Bar” series, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
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.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
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Parallel Bar Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic parallel bar sofa available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, metal and steel, every parallel bar sofa was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer parallel bar sofa, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right parallel bar sofa, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Florence Knoll and Knoll each produced at least one beautiful parallel bar sofa that is worth considering.
How Much is a Parallel Bar Sofa?
The average selling price for a parallel bar sofa at 1stDibs is $5,195, while they’re typically $2,610 on the low end and $11,500 for the highest priced.
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