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Used Parker Knoll Armchair

Parker Knoll Armchairs, France 1950
Located in New York, NY
Oak armchairs by Parker Knoll, sold as is but COM and refinishing are available.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Parker Knoll Armchair

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Oak

Pair of 1950s British Manufactured Parker Knoll Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A very rare, comfortable and stylish pair of vintage 1950s English Park Knoll 'Maldon' armchairs
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1950s English Mid-Century Modern Used Parker Knoll Armchair

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Upholstery

1960s Vintage Parker Knoll Wing Back Armchair
By Parker Knoll
Located in London, GB
An extremely stylish and comfortable wing back armchair, made in England by Parker Knoll in the
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Used Parker Knoll Armchair

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Bouclé, Birch

1960s Used Parker Knoll Wing Back Armchair
1960s Vintage Parker Knoll Wing Back Armchair
H 37.01 in W 29.93 in D 37.01 in
Parker Knoll, Mid-Century English Arts & Crafts Style Oak Reclining Armchair
By Parker Knoll
Located in London, GB
Parker Knoll. A very good quality Arts and Crafts style reclining armchair with sculptured lazy
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1960s English Arts and Crafts Used Parker Knoll Armchair

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Oak

Paire de fauteuils scandinaves signés Parker Knoll
By Parker Knoll
Located in SAINT-ESTÈVE, FR
Très belle paire de fauteuils des années 60, signés Parker Knoll. Haute assise en velours ras
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Used Parker Knoll Armchair

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Velvet, Wood

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
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Used Parker Knoll Armchair

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Fabric, Wood

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
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Used Parker Knoll Armchair

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Chenille, Walnut

Used Parker Knoll Wingback - Model PK988
Vintage Parker Knoll Wingback - Model PK988
H 37.41 in W 26.38 in D 32.68 in
Mid-Century Modern High Back Lounge Chair by Parker Knoll
By Parker Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish Mid-Century armchair features a vintage hardwood frame with ergonomic sculpted high
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Parker Knoll Armchair

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Upholstery, Maple, Fabric

Museum Quality Antique William Birch Adolf Loos Knieschwimmer Lounge Armchair
By William Birch
Located in GB
Story of Parker Knoll 1834-1994 (1995); Bennett, Liberty’s Furniture 1875-1915. The Birth of Modern
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1880s English Victorian Used Parker Knoll Armchair

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Hardwood

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1950s Mid Century Baby Armchair by Marco Zanuso for Arflex
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Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
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Silk

Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
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Textile, Wood

Melchiorre Bega Italian Pair of Armchairs, 1950s
By Melchiorre Bega
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Parker Knoll Armchair

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Textile, Wood

Melchiorre Bega Italian Pair of Armchairs, 1950s
Melchiorre Bega Italian Pair of Armchairs, 1950s
H 32.29 in W 31.89 in D 29.93 in
Maple & Co, An English Arts & Crafts Oak Wardrobe with Decorative Copper Details
By Harris Lebus
Located in London, GB
Maple and Co. London An English Arts and Crafts oak wardrobe with flaring cornice, stylized decorative copperwork hoods above 'A' framed red leaded glass lights with a full-length o...
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Used Parker Knoll Armchair

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Copper

Custom Made Model 54 Mohair Velvet Lounge Chair
Located in London, GB
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Used Parker Knoll Armchair

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Pair of Vintage Light Green Armchairs with Wooden Structure, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s. They feature a wooden structure, which is padded and upholstered in light green fabric. These armchairs are vintage therefore they might show slight traces of ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Parker Knoll Armchair

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Fabric, Wood

Joseph-André Motte Armchair 740 for Steiner, 1950s
By Joseph-André Motte, Steiner
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
A pair of two armchairs designed by Joseph-André Motte for Steiner. Model 740. He was awarded the René Gabriel prize at the Salon des Arts Ménagers for the Armchair 740 in 1957. The ...
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1950s French Used Parker Knoll Armchair

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Upholstery, Beech

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By José Zanine Caldas
Located in New York, NY
Oak and original vinyl upholstery.
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Used Parker Knoll Armchair

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Faux Leather, Oak

The Lily, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
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2010s Belgian Modern Used Parker Knoll Armchair

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Linen

The Lily, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
The Lily, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
H 31.5 in W 106.3 in D 39.38 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
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2010s Italian Modern Used Parker Knoll Armchair

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Brass

PAIR OF RALPH LAUREN LOUNGE MODERNE HARDWOOD ARMCHAiRS MOHAIR LEATHEr
By Ralph Lauren
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of RRP £13,130 Ralph Lauren Lounge Moderne armchairs with Mahogany frames, Mohair upholst...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Parker Knoll Armchair

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Leather, Hardwood

Mid-Century Wardrobe from Lebus, 1960s
By Harris Lebus
Located in South Shields, GB
- Mid century modern wardrobe - Manufactured by Lebus from the Atomic Range - Limed oak effect & teak - Features a rail the full width and a pull down cupboard to the bottom
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Used Parker Knoll Armchair

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Teak

Mid-Century Wardrobe from Lebus, 1960s
Mid-Century Wardrobe from Lebus, 1960s
H 71.26 in W 48.82 in D 21.07 in
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By W. H. Russell
Located in London, GB
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Used Parker Knoll Armchair

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Leather, Oak

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Midcentury Parker Knoll Armchairs
By Parker Knoll
Located in London, GB
Fabulous pair of midcentury Parker Knoll armchairs. An inspiration and comfort to any home, these
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Late 20th Century British Modern Used Parker Knoll Armchair

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Beech

Used Midcentury Parker Knoll Armchairs
Midcentury Parker Knoll Armchairs
H 38.59 in W 25.6 in D 33.08 in
Pair of Parker Knoll Armchairs
By Parker Knoll
Located in Newburgh, NY
Elegant pair of limed oak armchairs by Parker Knoll.
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20th Century American Used Parker Knoll Armchair

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Oak, Fabric

Used Pair of Parker Knoll Armchairs
Pair of Parker Knoll Armchairs
H 38.5 in W 25 in D 32 in
Parker-Knoll Oak Armchairs
By Parker Knoll
Located in Newburgh, NY
Parker-Knoll raw oak armchairs freshly reupholstered.
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Used Parker Knoll Armchair

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Oak

Parker-Knoll Oak Armchairs
Parker-Knoll Oak Armchairs
H 39 in W 26 in D 28 in
Pair of Mid-Century Armchairs by Parker Knoll
By Parker Knoll
Located in Houston, TX
These 1960s armchairs made by British manufacturer Parker Knoll features ebonized walnut and
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Used Parker Knoll Armchair

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Walnut

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
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20th Century British Art Deco Used Parker Knoll Armchair

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Oak

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
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Late 20th Century British Used Parker Knoll Armchair

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Beech

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Parker Knoll Shabby Chic Armchair
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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
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21st Century and Contemporary English Used Parker Knoll Armchair

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Beech

'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
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21st Century and Contemporary British Used Parker Knoll Armchair

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Beech

Mid Century Parker Knoll Armchair 900/6
By Parker Knoll
Located in Norwich, GB
A stylish mid-century armchair made by Parker Knoll. Circa 1950. Sought after design 900/6 The
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Used Parker Knoll Armchair

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Beech, Upholstery

Mid Century Parker Knoll Armchair 900/6
Mid Century Parker Knoll Armchair 900/6
H 31.5 in W 25.79 in D 30.71 in
1950’s Parker Knoll Armchair by Willi Knoll & Frederic Parker
By Parker Knoll
Located in London, Lambeth
1950’s armchair by German designer Willi Knoll edited by British designer Frederic Parker. Model
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Parker Knoll Armchair

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Velvet

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
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Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Used Parker Knoll Armchair

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Velvet, Beech

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
Bentwood Armchair by Parker Knoll
By Parker Knoll
Located in Tarleton, GB
Parker Knoll armchair. Love the shape of these fabulous chairs and the texture of the fabric
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Used Parker Knoll Armchair

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Beech, Oak

Bentwood Armchair by Parker Knoll
Bentwood Armchair by Parker Knoll
H 34.26 in W 24.81 in D 30.32 in
Two 1950s Armchairs Signed "Parker Knoll"
By Parker Knoll
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Two 1950s armchairs signed Parker Knoll on the straps under the pillows, with structure in darkened
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1950s English Used Parker Knoll Armchair

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Metal

Two 1950s Armchairs Signed "Parker Knoll"
Two 1950s Armchairs Signed "Parker Knoll"
H 34.65 in W 26.38 in D 35.44 in
Mid Century Parker Knoll Wingback Armchair
By Parker Knoll
Located in Tarleton, GB
Wingback armchair Superb chair from British manufacturers Parker Knoll, this is the famous PK
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Used Parker Knoll Armchair

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Silk, Velvet, Beech

Mid Century Parker Knoll Wingback Armchair
Mid Century Parker Knoll Wingback Armchair
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H 34.26 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 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
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1960s British Modern Used Parker Knoll Armchair

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Velvet, Beech, Elm

Limited Edition Parker Knoll Wingback Armchair
Limited Edition Parker Knoll Wingback Armchair
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
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Used Parker Knoll Armchair

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H 38.59 in W 30.32 in D 32.29 in
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By Parker Knoll
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Vintage design Pair of armchairs produced by Parker Knoll in the 1950s Stand on wooden compass
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1950s British Used Parker Knoll Armchair

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Velvet, Wood

Armchairs from Parker Knoll, 1950s, Set of Two
Armchairs from Parker Knoll, 1950s, Set of Two
H 30.71 in W 20.08 in D 18.51 in
Pair of Vintage Parker Knoll Wing Back Armchairs
By Parker Knoll
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely comfortable pair of vintage wing back armchairs by Parker Knoll. These were
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Used Parker Knoll Armchair

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Wood

1960's Pair of Parker Knoll 'Merrywood' Armchairs
By Parker Knoll
Located in London, GB
An outstanding pair of vintage Parker Knoll ‘Merrywood’ armchairs. These were made in England, they
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Used Parker Knoll Armchair

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Fabric, Teak

Pair of Armchairs by Parker Knoll, United Kingdom, 1950s
By Parker Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of armchairs by Parker Knoll, 1950s, United Kingdom. They feature the original tan leather
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1950s English Mid-Century Modern Used Parker Knoll Armchair

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Leather, Walnut

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
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Used Parker Knoll Armchair

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Oak

Pair of Midcentury Ebonized Walnut Armchairs by Parker Knoll, 1960s
By Parker Knoll
Located in Matosinhos, PT
Pair of midcentury ebonized walnut armchairs by Parker Knoll, England, 1960s Elegant and
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1960s English Mid-Century Modern Used Parker Knoll Armchair

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Walnut, Fabric

Pair Of Parker Knoll 757 Wingback Armchairs - Papa Bear - Upholstery Project
By Parker Knoll
Located in Dorchester, GB
njoy making these Parker Parker Knoll 757 Wingback Armchairs your very own. These absolute British
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Used Parker Knoll Armchair

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Fabric

Mid Century Wingback Lounge Chair Model PK973 in Velvet by Parker Knoll
By Parker Knoll
Located in Tarleton, GB
Mid Century Parker Knoll Wingback Armchair  Elevate your living space with the luxurious charm of
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Used Parker Knoll Armchair

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Velvet, Beech, Teak

Rare Vintage Wingback Armchair with Teddy Bear Upholstery Parker Knoll Frame
By Parker Knoll
Located in GB
Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this very nice vintage Parker Knoll wingback
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Late 20th Century English Victorian Used Parker Knoll Armchair

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Upholstery, Wood

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
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1950s English Used Parker Knoll Armchair

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Leather, Wood

Antique Victorian William Birch Howard & Son's Style Walnut Framed Armchair
By Howard and Sons, William Birch
Located in GB
Present (1993); Bland, Take a Seat. The Story of Parker Knoll 1834-1994 (1995); Bennett, Liberty’s
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19th Century English Victorian Used Parker Knoll Armchair

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Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of 1950's English Lounge Armchairs by Parker Knoll
By Parker Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of original 1950's English armchairs by Parker Knoll. New white leather upholstery and
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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Used Parker Knoll Armchair

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Leather, Wood

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
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1960s English Mid-Century Modern Used Parker Knoll Armchair

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Oak, Velvet

Parker Knoll Wingback Armchair Penshurst Range Original 1960s Design
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
thanks to the coiled steel wire spring system as developed by Willi Knoll himself, the chair is offered
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19th Century Used Parker Knoll Armchair

Vintage 1960s Parker Knoll Merrywood Wingback Armchair "Papa Bear"
By Parker Knoll
Located in Huddersfield, GB
. As one expects from Parker Knoll, it's also an extremely comfortable and well made armchair
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Used Parker Knoll Armchair

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Wool

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
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1940s European Victorian Used Parker Knoll Armchair

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Mahogany

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.
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1950s Used Parker Knoll Armchair

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1940s English Colonial Revival Used Parker Knoll Armchair

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1940s English Colonial Revival Used Parker Knoll Armchair

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Mahogany

1960s British Reupholstered Lounge Chairs by Parker Knoll
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Located in London, GB
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Mid-20th Century British Used Parker Knoll Armchair

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
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Used Parker Knoll Armchair

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Used Parker Knoll Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic used parker knoll armchair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and oak, every used parker knoll armchair was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect used parker knoll armchair — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A used parker knoll armchair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Victorian and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. A well-made used parker knoll armchair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Parker Knoll are consistently popular.

How Much is a Used Parker Knoll Armchair?

A used parker knoll armchair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,078, while the lowest priced sells for $866 and the highest can go for as much as $15,000.

Finding the Right armchairs for You

Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.

Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.

In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.

Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.

When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.

If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.

If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.

Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.