Vintage 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 Vintage Parker Armchair
Materials
Walnut
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
Category
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parker Armchair
Materials
Bouclé, Birch
Set of Dutey Armchairs by Knoll for Parker, 1960s
By Parker Knoll
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Set of Dutey Armchairs by Knoll for Parker, 1960s
Vintage Design
Dutey model armchairs created by
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20th Century British Vintage Parker Armchair
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Set of two moss green Froxfield leather armchairs by Parker Knoll, 1960
By Parker Knoll
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
A set of two Parker Knoll Froxfield leather armchairs in a stunning Balmoral Green with mahogany
Category
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parker Armchair
Materials
Leather
$1,181 / set
H 31.11 in W 26.38 in D 31.11 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
Category
1960s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Parker Armchair
Materials
Oak
$1,919
H 30 in W 23 in D 30 in
Parker Knoll Armchairs, France 1950
Located in New York, NY
Oak armchairs by Parker Knoll, sold as is but COM and refinishing are available.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parker Armchair
Materials
Oak
MID CENTURY VINTAGE PAIR OF PARER KNOLL FROXFIELD BLUE FABRIC WINGBACK ARMCHAiRS
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London
A striking pair of mid-century Parker Knoll Froxfield wingback armchairs
Category
20th Century British Vintage Parker Armchair
Materials
Fabric
$1,576 / set
H 37.6 in W 26.78 in D 34.26 in
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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1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parker Armchair
Materials
Fabric, Teak
$8,546 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 29.53 in W 71.26 in D 28.75 in
Froxfield 2 leather armchair and leather sofa set, moss green, by Parker Knoll
By Parker Knoll
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
A Parker Knoll Froxfield set consisting of two leather armchairs and a two-seater sofa in a
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parker Armchair
Materials
Leather
$2,369 / set
H 31.11 in W 26.38 in D 31.11 in
Moss green Froxfield leather two-seater sofa by Parker Knoll, 1960
By Parker Knoll
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
collaboration of Frederick Parker and Willi Knoll. It stands for high-quality, handcrafted sofas, armchairs, and
Category
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parker Armchair
Materials
Leather
$1,181
H 31.5 in W 47.25 in D 31.11 in
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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1970s New Zealand Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parker Armchair
Materials
Wood
Parker-Knoll Oak Armchairs
By Parker Knoll
Located in Newburgh, NY
Parker-Knoll raw oak armchairs freshly reupholstered.
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parker Armchair
Materials
Oak
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
Category
Late 20th Century British Modern Vintage Parker Armchair
Materials
Beech
Pair of Parker Knoll Armchairs
By Parker Knoll
Located in Newburgh, NY
Elegant pair of limed oak armchairs by Parker Knoll.
Category
20th Century American Vintage Parker Armchair
Materials
Oak, Fabric
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
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parker Armchair
Materials
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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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Parker Armchair
Materials
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
Category
20th Century British Art Deco Vintage Parker Armchair
Materials
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
Category
1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parker Armchair
Materials
Upholstery
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
Category
Late 20th Century British Vintage Parker Armchair
Materials
Beech
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
Category
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parker Armchair
Materials
Bouclé, Teak
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parker Armchair
Materials
Velvet
1960s Parker Knoll Merrywood wingback armchair
By Parker Knoll
Located in London, Lambeth
Rare 1960s reupholstered Parker Knoll Merrywood wing back armchair
Super comfortable classic design
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parker Armchair
Materials
Cotton
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
Category
1950s English Vintage Parker Armchair
Materials
Metal
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
1960s British Vintage Parker Armchair
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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 Vintage Parker Armchair
Materials
Beech, Upholstery
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
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parker Armchair
Materials
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
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parker Armchair
Materials
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 Vintage Parker Armchair
Materials
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 Vintage Parker Armchair
Materials
Oak
H 37.01 in W 26.38 in D 35.44 in
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 Vintage Parker Armchair
Materials
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
Category
Late 20th Century English Victorian Vintage Parker Armchair
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 35.24 in W 29.14 in D 34.26 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
1950s English Vintage Parker Armchair
Materials
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
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parker Armchair
Materials
Beech, Oak
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 Vintage Parker Armchair
Materials
Silk, Velvet, Beech
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
1960s British Modern Vintage Parker Armchair
Materials
Velvet, Beech, Elm
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
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parker Armchair
Materials
Silk, Beech, Elm
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
Category
1950s British Vintage Parker Armchair
Materials
Velvet, Wood
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 Vintage Parker Armchair
Materials
Velvet, Beech
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
Category
1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parker Armchair
Materials
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
Category
1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parker Armchair
Materials
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
Category
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parker Armchair
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
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
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parker Armchair
Materials
Fabric
H 38.98 in W 31.5 in D 33.47 in
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
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parker Armchair
Materials
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
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parker Armchair
Materials
Velvet, Beech, Teak
H 34.65 in W 28.75 in D 31.5 in
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
1940s European Victorian Vintage Parker Armchair
Materials
Mahogany
H 37 in W 30 in D 26 in
Rare 1970s Op Art Leather
Fiberglass Kontor Chair Space Age Design
By Brian Long, Parker and Farr
Located in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Rare original 1971 concept armchair designed by Brian Long for Parker and Farr, UK.
Large white
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1970s British Space Age Vintage Parker Armchair
Materials
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
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parker Armchair
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.
Category
1950s Vintage Parker Armchair
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
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parker Armchair
Materials
Chenille, Walnut
Four Adirondack-style Red Painted Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
Four Adirondack-style fan-back red painted bent twig armchairs. Provenance Nick Parker, Corylus
Category
20th Century English Vintage Parker Armchair
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
Category
1940s English Colonial Revival Vintage Parker Armchair
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
Category
1940s English Colonial Revival Vintage Parker Armchair
Materials
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 Vintage Parker 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
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parker Armchair
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Vintage Parker Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage parker armchair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each vintage parker armchair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and hardwood. Your living room may not be complete without a vintage parker armchair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage parker armchair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern and Arts and Crafts styles are sought with frequency. A well-made vintage parker armchair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Parker Knoll and Parker Furniture are consistently popular.
How Much is a Vintage Parker Armchair?
Prices for a vintage parker armchair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,091 and can go as high as $9,988, while the average can fetch as much as $1,589.
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.
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