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Parker Knoll Chair

Mid-Century Modern High Back Lounge Chair by Parker Knoll
Mid-Century Modern High Back Lounge Chair by Parker Knoll

Mid-Century Modern High Back Lounge Chair by Parker Knoll

By Parker Knoll

Located in Brooklyn, NY

back seat. Modern simplicity meets timeless style in this vintage lounge chair perfect for home or

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Maple, Fabric

Parker Knoll Wing Back Leather Library Chair   This is a very comfortable chair
Parker Knoll Wing Back Leather Library Chair   This is a very comfortable chair

Parker Knoll Wing Back Leather Library Chair This is a very comfortable chair

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Parker Knoll Wing Back Leather Library Chair This is a very comfortable chair, the leather

Category

Mid-20th Century Adam Style Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Reupholstered Sage Green Scandinavian Wingback Chair
Reupholstered Sage Green Scandinavian Wingback Chair

Reupholstered Sage Green Scandinavian Wingback Chair

By Parker Knoll, Børge Mogensen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

inspiration from Modernist masters such as Denmark’s Borge Mogensen and Parker Knoll of Great Britain. Solid

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood

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Pair of Parker Knoll Chairs, RK.973-4, circa 1960
Pair of Parker Knoll Chairs, RK.973-4, circa 1960

Pair of Parker Knoll Chairs, RK.973-4, circa 1960

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H 31.5 in W 29.93 in D 35.44 in

Pair of Parker Knoll Chairs, RK.973-4, circa 1960

By Parker Knoll

Located in Lesquin , FR

Nice pair of Parker Knoll chairs model: RK 973-4 in natural wood. Original upholstery. Work from

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

1960s British Lounge Chairs by Parker Knoll
1960s British Lounge Chairs by Parker Knoll

1960s British Lounge Chairs by Parker Knoll

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H 32 in W 23 in D 23 in

1960s British Lounge Chairs by Parker Knoll

By Parker Knoll

Located in London, GB

If shipped to the US or EU, no import tax applies. NOTE: Price is for the pair Parker Knoll

Category

Vintage 1960s British Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Wool

Parker Knoll Shabby Chic Armchair
Parker Knoll Shabby Chic Armchair

Parker Knoll Shabby Chic Armchair

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H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 22.45 in

Parker Knoll Shabby Chic Armchair

By Parker Knoll

Located in London, GB

Redesigned and cared to have a unique look, this shabby chic armchair has an immaculate finish. Featuring a beautiful wool check fabric, this elegant piece can transform your home in...

Category

Late 20th Century British Chairs

Materials

Beech

1930's Art Deco Oak Upholstered Lounge Chair by Parker Knoll.
1930's Art Deco Oak Upholstered Lounge Chair by Parker Knoll.

1930's Art Deco Oak Upholstered Lounge Chair by Parker Knoll.

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H 37.01 in W 22.45 in D 21.26 in

1930's Art Deco Oak Upholstered Lounge Chair by Parker Knoll.

By Parker Knoll

Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

1930's Art Deco oak, upholstered lounge chair by Parker Knoll. Provenance: This chair was sold as a

Category

20th Century British Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Oak

The 'Thunderbird' Parker Knoll Plaid Back Vintage Fireside Wing Chair
The 'Thunderbird' Parker Knoll Plaid Back Vintage Fireside Wing Chair

The 'Thunderbird' Parker Knoll Plaid Back Vintage Fireside Wing Chair

By RhubarbLondon

Located in London, GB

Original 1970's Parker Knoll unique retro fireside wing chair reupholstered in a funky 'Autumn Nut

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Armchairs

Materials

Beech

'The Thunderbird' Parker Knoll Plain Back Vintage Fireside Wing Chair.
'The Thunderbird' Parker Knoll Plain Back Vintage Fireside Wing Chair.

'The Thunderbird' Parker Knoll Plain Back Vintage Fireside Wing Chair.

By RhubarbLondon

Located in London, GB

Original 1970's Parker Knoll unique retro fireside wing chair reupholstered in a funky 'Autumn Nut

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Parker Knoll Lounge Chair Model 951
Parker Knoll Lounge Chair Model 951

Parker Knoll Lounge Chair Model 951

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H 37.41 in W 31.5 in D 11.82 in

Parker Knoll Lounge Chair Model 951

By Parker Knoll

Located in Otley, GB

A stunning & rare vintage Parker Knoll lounge chair model PK 951. The PK 951 has been totally

Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Parker Knoll Lounge Chair Swivel Yellow
Parker Knoll Lounge Chair Swivel Yellow

Parker Knoll Lounge Chair Swivel Yellow

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H 29.53 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in

Parker Knoll Lounge Chair Swivel Yellow

By Parker Knoll

Located in Otley, GB

A stunning midcentury lounge chair by British manufacturer Parker Knoll. The lounge chair is a

Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool

Pair of Lounge Chairs by Parker Knoll
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Parker Knoll

Pair of Lounge Chairs by Parker Knoll

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H 30.5 in W 25.25 in D 29.5 in

Pair of Lounge Chairs by Parker Knoll

By Parker Knoll

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of walnut and leather lounge chairs by Parker knoll.

Category

Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Parker Knoll Statesman Taupe
Parker Knoll Statesman Taupe

Parker Knoll Statesman Taupe

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H 37.41 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in

Parker Knoll Statesman Taupe

By Parker Knoll

Located in Otley, GB

A stunning British midcentury Parker Knoll Statesman lounge chair. The lounge chair has a teak

Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool

Parker Knoll Statesman Dark Grey
Parker Knoll Statesman Dark Grey

Parker Knoll Statesman Dark Grey

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H 37.41 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in

Parker Knoll Statesman Dark Grey

By Parker Knoll

Located in Otley, GB

A stunning British midcentury Parker Knoll Statesman lounge chair. The lounge chair has a teak

Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool

Parker Knoll Statesman Light Grey
Parker Knoll Statesman Light Grey

Parker Knoll Statesman Light Grey

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H 37.41 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in

Parker Knoll Statesman Light Grey

By Parker Knoll

Located in Otley, GB

A stunning British mid-century Parker Knoll Statesman lounge chair. The lounge chair sits on a teak

Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Modern Parker Knoll Lounge Chair British Design
Mid-Century Modern Parker Knoll Lounge Chair British Design

Mid-Century Modern Parker Knoll Lounge Chair British Design

By Parker Knoll

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful midcentury lounge chair made by British furniture maker Parker Knoll. Recently

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Parker Knoll Club Chairs Model No. 988/1023
Pair of Parker Knoll Club Chairs Model No. 988/1023

Pair of Parker Knoll Club Chairs Model No. 988/1023

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H 36.62 in W 26.78 in D 25.99 in

Pair of Parker Knoll Club Chairs Model No. 988/1023

By Parker Knoll

Located in Torquay, GB

Rarely seen mid-century Parker Knoll club chairs Model number 988/1023. Very roomy and

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Metal

Parker Knoll Rocking Chairs with New Zealand Sheepskin Cushions, Pair
Parker Knoll Rocking Chairs with New Zealand Sheepskin Cushions, Pair

Parker Knoll Rocking Chairs with New Zealand Sheepskin Cushions, Pair

By Parker Knoll

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

These rockers rock! Our master upholsterers created custom cushions fashioned from our luxurious New Zealand sheepskins. It’s the perfect pair for cozy evenings in the den or nursery...

Category

Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Rare Vintage Wingback Armchair with Teddy Bear Upholstery Parker Knoll Frame
Rare Vintage Wingback Armchair with Teddy Bear Upholstery Parker Knoll Frame

Rare Vintage Wingback Armchair with Teddy Bear Upholstery Parker Knoll Frame

By Parker Knoll

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this very nice vintage Parker Knoll wingback

Category

Late 20th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

vintage armchair  easy chair  60s  Parker Knoll
vintage armchair  easy chair  60s  Parker Knoll

vintage armchair easy chair 60s Parker Knoll

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H 33.86 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in

vintage armchair easy chair 60s Parker Knoll

By Parker Knoll

Located in Lemmer, NL

vintage armchair easy chair 60s Parker Knoll period 60's design model PK1016-19 Parker Knoll

Category

Vintage 1960s British Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

vintage armchair  easy chair  60s  Parker Knoll
vintage armchair  easy chair  60s  Parker Knoll

vintage armchair easy chair 60s Parker Knoll

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H 34.65 in W 26.78 in D 31.5 in

vintage armchair easy chair 60s Parker Knoll

By Parker Knoll

Located in Lemmer, NL

vintage armchair easy chair 60s Parker Knoll period 60's design model PK1016-19 Parker Knoll

Category

Vintage 1960s British Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of leather Wingfield chairs by Parker Knoll
Pair of leather Wingfield chairs by Parker Knoll

Pair of leather Wingfield chairs by Parker Knoll

Located in Dallas, TX

A fantastic pair of Parker Knoll "Wingfield" chairs in original leather. Parker Knoll is a century

Category

Vintage 1950s British Wingback Chairs

Mid-Century Modern Style High Back Chairs by Parker Knoll from 1981
Mid-Century Modern Style High Back Chairs by Parker Knoll from 1981

Mid-Century Modern Style High Back Chairs by Parker Knoll from 1981

By Parker Knoll

Located in Houston, TX

Mid-Century Modern style high back chairs by Parker Knoll from 1981. Features a vintage hardwood

Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Oak Armchairs by Parker Knoll, Belgium, 1960's
Pair of Oak Armchairs by Parker Knoll, Belgium, 1960's

Pair of Oak Armchairs by Parker Knoll, Belgium, 1960's

By Parker Knoll

Located in New York, NY

A dramatic pair of high-backed chairs by Parker Knoll, the arms are in carved raw oak. Recently

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Superb Pair of Parker Knoll Leather Armchairs
Superb Pair of Parker Knoll Leather Armchairs

Superb Pair of Parker Knoll Leather Armchairs

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H 34.25 in W 25.25 in D 35 in

Superb Pair of Parker Knoll Leather Armchairs

Located in Austin, TX

Pair of vintage armchairs by Parker Knoll, recently reupholstered in a vintage tan leather

Category

Vintage 1950s English Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

1930s 'Set 3' Parker Knoll PK 569 Art Deco Oak Nesting Stools Chairs in Kvadrat
1930s 'Set 3' Parker Knoll PK 569 Art Deco Oak Nesting Stools Chairs in Kvadrat

1930s 'Set 3' Parker Knoll PK 569 Art Deco Oak Nesting Stools Chairs in Kvadrat

By Parker Knoll

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

A rare nest of three 1930s Parker Knoll oak nesting stools - The “Frant” PK 569 - newly upholstered

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Parker Knoll, Easy Chair Model 938 "Malton, In Bronze Velour, U.K c.1960's
Parker Knoll, Easy Chair Model 938 "Malton, In Bronze Velour, U.K c.1960's

Parker Knoll, Easy Chair Model 938 "Malton, In Bronze Velour, U.K c.1960's

By Parker Knoll

Located in London, GB

This British design iconic lounge chair has a pleasant sculpted silhouette with the innovative use

Category

Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Plastic, Beech

Antique F Parker & Sons Ltd Claw & Ball Chesterfield Brown Leather Bench Stool
Antique F Parker & Sons Ltd Claw & Ball Chesterfield Brown Leather Bench Stool

Antique F Parker & Sons Ltd Claw & Ball Chesterfield Brown Leather Bench Stool

By William Parker

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

1935. In 1934 Parker Knoll chairs were ordered for all the studios and offices at the new BBC building

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Stools

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Mid Century Parker Knoll Rocking Chair
Mid Century Parker Knoll Rocking Chair

Mid Century Parker Knoll Rocking Chair

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H 36.62 in W 25.2 in D 35.44 in

Mid Century Parker Knoll Rocking Chair

By Parker Knoll

Located in Tarleton, GB

– the exquisitely restored Mid Century Parker Knoll Rocking Chair. A masterpiece from the past, this

Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Parker Knoll Solid Wood Frame Lounge Chairs
Pair of Parker Knoll Solid Wood Frame Lounge Chairs

Pair of Parker Knoll Solid Wood Frame Lounge Chairs

By Parker Knoll

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Newly refinished and upholstered Parker Knoll lounge chairs, a pair, with solid beech frames, from

Category

Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Vintage Parker Knoll Wingback - Model PK988
Vintage Parker Knoll Wingback - Model PK988

Vintage Parker Knoll Wingback - Model PK988

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H 37.41 in W 26.38 in D 32.68 in

Vintage Parker Knoll Wingback - Model PK988

By Parker Knoll

Located in Tarleton, GB

meticulously restored vintage Parker Knoll Wingback Armchair. Imbued with timeless charm, this iconic piece

Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Chenille, Walnut

Pair of English Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Parker Knoll.
Pair of English Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Parker Knoll.

Pair of English Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Parker Knoll.

By Parker Knoll

Located in North Hollywood, CA

English mid century modern upholstered back, wood framed lounge chairs by Parker Knoll. Newly

Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Parker Knoll Beech Lounge Chairs in off White Fabric
Pair of Parker Knoll Beech Lounge Chairs in off White Fabric

Pair of Parker Knoll Beech Lounge Chairs in off White Fabric

By Parker Knoll

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Newly upholstered and refinished pair of Parker Knoll lounge chairs in beech with a crème color

Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Pair Of Parker Knoll Statesman Swivel Egg Lounge Chairs Mid Century Vintage
Pair Of Parker Knoll Statesman Swivel Egg Lounge Chairs Mid Century Vintage

Pair Of Parker Knoll Statesman Swivel Egg Lounge Chairs Mid Century Vintage

By Parker Knoll

Located in Cambridge, GB

New Stock ✅ Pair Of Parker Knoll Statesman Swivel Egg Lounge Chairs Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Other

Vintage 1960s Parker Knoll Merrywood Wingback Armchair "Papa Bear"
Vintage 1960s Parker Knoll Merrywood Wingback Armchair "Papa Bear"

Vintage 1960s Parker Knoll Merrywood Wingback Armchair "Papa Bear"

By Parker Knoll

Located in Huddersfield, GB

Designer or manufacturer Parker Knoll A very rare 1960s, Parker Knoll "Merrywood" wing back

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Wool

A Pair of 1950's Parker Knoll 'Leaf' Wingback Armchairs
A Pair of 1950's Parker Knoll 'Leaf' Wingback Armchairs

A Pair of 1950's Parker Knoll 'Leaf' Wingback Armchairs

By Parker Knoll

Located in London, GB

Upholstered in 'Leaf' patterned cream and light blue cotton, with dark wood detailing to feet and arms.

Category

Vintage 1950s Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Parker Knoll Suede Chair
Parker Knoll Suede Chair

Parker Knoll Suede Chair

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H 34 in W 23 in D 26 in

Parker Knoll Suede Chair

Located in Newburgh, NY

Parker Knoll suede chair, detailed in browm leather, with mahogany arms and legs.

Category

Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Vintage Velvet Wingback Chair from Parker Knoll, 1960s
Vintage Velvet Wingback Chair from Parker Knoll, 1960s

Vintage Velvet Wingback Chair from Parker Knoll, 1960s

By Parker Knoll

Located in Savona, IT

This wingback chair was made in the 1960s by British manufacturer Parker Knoll. It features an oak

Category

Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Velvet

Limited Edition Parker Knoll Wingback Armchair
Limited Edition Parker Knoll Wingback Armchair

Limited Edition Parker Knoll Wingback Armchair

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H 38.59 in W 30.32 in D 32.29 in

Limited Edition Parker Knoll Wingback Armchair

By Parker Knoll

Located in Tarleton, GB

Parker Knoll wing back. A fantastic find by the team at The Rare Chair Company.  Parker Knoll

Category

Vintage 1960s British Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech, Elm

Rare Parker Knoll Papa Bear PK757 Armchair
Rare Parker Knoll Papa Bear PK757 Armchair

Rare Parker Knoll Papa Bear PK757 Armchair

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H 38.59 in W 30.32 in D 32.29 in

Rare Parker Knoll Papa Bear PK757 Armchair

By Parker Knoll

Located in Tarleton, GB

Parker Knoll Wing Back  A fantastic find by the team at The Rare Chair Company.  Parker Knoll

Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Beech, Elm

Mid Century Wingback Lounge Chair Model PK973 in Velvet by Parker Knoll
Mid Century Wingback Lounge Chair Model PK973 in Velvet by Parker Knoll

Mid Century Wingback Lounge Chair Model PK973 in Velvet by Parker Knoll

By Parker Knoll

Located in Tarleton, GB

the Parker Knoll Wingback Armchair, model PK973, presented by The Rare Chair Company. Cloaked in

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech, Teak

1940's Parker Knoll Bentwood Armchair in Velvet
1940's Parker Knoll Bentwood Armchair in Velvet

1940's Parker Knoll Bentwood Armchair in Velvet

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H 34.26 in W 24.81 in D 30.32 in

1940's Parker Knoll Bentwood Armchair in Velvet

By Parker Knoll

Located in Tarleton, GB

Parker Knoll Armchair Love the shape of these fabulous chairs.  Parker Knoll is a British

Category

Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Antique Armchair the Khrushchev Wing Commander Lounge Chair Bespoke
Antique Armchair the Khrushchev Wing Commander Lounge Chair Bespoke

Antique Armchair the Khrushchev Wing Commander Lounge Chair Bespoke

By Parker Knoll

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

A traditional vintage midcentury Parker Knoll with a difference, beautifully reupholstered in an

Category

Vintage 1940s English Colonial Revival Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Armchair the Khrushchev Wing Commander Lounge Chair Bespoke
Antique Armchair the Khrushchev Wing Commander Lounge Chair Bespoke

Antique Armchair the Khrushchev Wing Commander Lounge Chair Bespoke

By Parker Knoll

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

A traditional vintage midcentury Parker Knoll with a difference, beautifully reupholstered in an

Category

Vintage 1940s English Colonial Revival Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Fabulous Armchairs Pair the Thunderbird Parker Knoll Fireside Wing Chair Bespoke
Fabulous Armchairs Pair the Thunderbird Parker Knoll Fireside Wing Chair Bespoke

Fabulous Armchairs Pair the Thunderbird Parker Knoll Fireside Wing Chair Bespoke

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Original Parker Knoll unique fireside wing chair reupholstered in a funky ‘Autumn Nut’ tweed with

Category

Vintage 1940s European Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage 1960s Parker Knoll Merrywood Wingback Armchair "Papa Bear"
Vintage 1960s Parker Knoll Merrywood Wingback Armchair "Papa Bear"

Vintage 1960s Parker Knoll Merrywood Wingback Armchair "Papa Bear"

By Parker Knoll

Located in Huddersfield, GB

Designer or manufacturer Parker Knoll A very rare 1960s, Parker Knoll "Merrywood" wing back

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

1960s British Reupholstered Lounge Chairs by Parker Knoll
1960s British Reupholstered Lounge Chairs by Parker Knoll

1960s British Reupholstered Lounge Chairs by Parker Knoll

By Parker Knoll

Located in London, GB

JANUARY SALE until Sunday 10th ONLY! Parker Knoll was a British furniture manufacturer founded

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Mid-20th Century British Armchairs

Prototype Parker-Knoll Chairs
Prototype Parker-Knoll Chairs

Prototype Parker-Knoll Chairs

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H 35.5 in W 31 in D 32 in

Prototype Parker-Knoll Chairs

By Parker Knoll

Located in Los Angeles, CA

One-of-a-kind prototype lounge chairs signed by Parker-Knoll. Oaks legs and reupholstered in a

Category

Vintage 1940s English Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Oak

One-of-a-Kind Knoll Chairs
One-of-a-Kind Knoll Chairs

One-of-a-Kind Knoll Chairs

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H 35.5 in W 31 in D 32 in

One-of-a-Kind Knoll Chairs

By Knoll

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of original Parker-Knoll lounge chairs. One-of-a-kind since this model never went into mass

Category

Vintage 1940s English Lounge Chairs

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Parker Knoll Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic parker knoll chair available at 1stDibs. Each parker knoll chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and mahogany. Your living room may not be complete without a parker knoll chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A parker knoll chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one parker knoll chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Parker Knoll produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Parker Knoll Chair?

Prices for a parker knoll chair start at $1,338 and top out at $19,000 with the average selling for $3,253.

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