Friday, October 19, 2012

"Florence Knoll, Parallel Bar" Sofas



If you know Knoll, then you know this is a pretty special pair of sofas.  Designed in 1954 by Florence Knoll,   the Parallel Bar sofa is a modern classic.  This matching pair are in near mint condition and are covered in their original blue wool textured upholstery.  Each sofa has it's original Knoll International, 320 Park Avenue, N.Y. label.  Today, Knoll settees start at just over $7,000.00 U.S. each and sofas in the mid $9,000.00 range, This is a great opportunity to own an iconic piece of American design at an exceptional value.  56" l., 30" w., 30" h.  American, 2nd half 20th c. SOLD