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Parker Armchair

Parker Knoll Mid-Century Armchairs
By Parker Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of walnut frame armchairs by British furniture maker Parker Knoll. Sculpted arms with a
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Walnut

Parker Knoll Mid-Century Armchairs
Parker Knoll Mid-Century Armchairs
H 32.75 in W 25 in D 34.5 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
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Vintage 1960s British Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

vintage armchair  easy chair  60s  Parker Knoll
vintage armchair  easy chair  60s  Parker Knoll
H 33.86 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
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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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Bouclé, Birch

1960s Vintage 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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Vintage 1960s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Oak

1950s Oak armchair made in France but designed by Parker Knoll, British
By Parker Knoll
Located in Oxford, GB
with a very distinctive 1950s design. Parker Knoll moved some manufacturing from Germany to France
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Oak

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 Armchairs

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Oak

Mid-Century Australian Modern Teak Sofa & Armchairs by Parker Furniture, 1950s
By Parker Furniture
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
examples of Parker's form from the 1950s. Armchair has 75x69x73cm. The height of seat is 42 cm Parker
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Vintage 1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Fabric, Teak

Recent Sales

Parker rattan back armchairs
Located in Auckland, AUK
A Pair [Parker] armchairs in good original condtion. New upholstery with high density foam and
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Vintage 1970s New Zealand Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Parker rattan back armchairs
Parker rattan back armchairs
H 40.56 in W 27.96 in D 31.11 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 Armchairs

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Oak

Parker-Knoll Oak Armchairs
Parker-Knoll Oak Armchairs
H 39 in W 26 in D 28 in
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 Armchairs

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Beech

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 Armchairs

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Oak, Fabric

Pair of Parker Knoll Armchairs
Pair of Parker Knoll Armchairs
H 38.5 in W 25 in D 32 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 Armchairs

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Walnut

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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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood

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 Armchairs

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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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Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery

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 Armchairs

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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 Armchairs

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Beech

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 Chairs

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Beech

Parker Knoll Shabby Chic Armchair
Parker Knoll Shabby Chic Armchair
H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 22.45 in
Vintage Parker Knoll ‘Merrywood’ Armchair
By Parker Knoll
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and extremely comfortable vintage Parker Knoll ‘Merrywood’ armchair, made in England
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Bouclé, Teak

Vintage Parker Knoll ‘Merrywood’ Armchair
Vintage Parker Knoll ‘Merrywood’ Armchair
H 40.16 in W 33.86 in D 35.04 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 Armchairs

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Velvet

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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Vintage 1950s English Armchairs

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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
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
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Vintage 1960s British Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

vintage armchair  easy chair  60s  Parker Knoll
vintage armchair  easy chair  60s  Parker Knoll
H 34.65 in W 26.78 in D 31.5 in
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 Armchairs

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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
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 Armchairs

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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 Armchairs

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Fabric, Teak

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 Armchairs

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Oak

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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Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

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
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Late 20th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs

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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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Vintage 1950s English Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Wood

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 Armchairs

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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
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 Armchairs

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Silk, Velvet, Beech

Mid Century Parker Knoll Wingback Armchair
Mid Century Parker Knoll Wingback Armchair
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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Vintage 1960s British Modern Armchairs

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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
Parker Knoll Wing Back  A fantastic find by the team at The Rare Chair Company.  Parker Knoll
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Silk, Beech, Elm

Rare Parker Knoll Papa Bear PK757 Armchair
Rare Parker Knoll Papa Bear PK757 Armchair
H 38.59 in W 30.32 in D 32.29 in
Armchairs from Parker Knoll, 1950s, Set of Two
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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Vintage 1950s British Armchairs

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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
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 Armchairs

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Velvet, Beech

1940's Parker Knoll Bentwood Armchair in Velvet
1940's Parker Knoll Bentwood Armchair in Velvet
H 34.26 in W 24.81 in D 30.32 in
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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Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, 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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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

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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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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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 Armchairs

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Fabric

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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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Oak, Velvet

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 Armchairs

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Velvet, Beech, Teak

Parker Knoll Wingback Armchair Penshurst Range Original 1960s Design
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
The Classic Penshurst chair has over 60 years of heritage, experience the ultimate in comfort thanks to the coiled steel wire spring system as developed by Willi Knoll himself, the c...
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Antique 19th Century Armchairs

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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Vintage 1940s European Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Rare 1970s Op Art Leather & Fiberglass Kontor Chair Space Age Design
By Parker and Farr, Brian Long
Located in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Rare original 1971 concept armchair designed by Brian Long for Parker and Farr, UK. Large white
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Vintage 1970s British Space Age Armchairs

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Leather, Fiberglass

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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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Wool

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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Vintage 1950s Wingback Chairs

Materials

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 Wingback Chairs

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Chenille, Walnut

Vintage Parker Knoll Wingback - Model PK988
Vintage Parker Knoll Wingback - Model PK988
H 37.41 in W 26.38 in D 32.68 in
Four Adirondack-style Red Painted Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
Four Adirondack-style fan-back red painted bent twig armchairs. Provenance Nick Parker, Corylus
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20th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood

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
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Vintage 1940s English Colonial Revival Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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
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Vintage 1940s English Colonial Revival Lounge Chairs

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Mahogany

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

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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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Parker Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the parker armchair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each parker armchair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and fabric. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer parker armchair, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each parker armchair bearing Mid-Century Modern or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. Parker Knoll, Brian Long and Parker and Farr each produced at least one beautiful parker armchair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Parker Armchair?

Prices for a parker armchair start at $957 and top out at $18,120 with the average selling for $3,253.

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.