Florence Knoll – Parallel Bar 3-seater Sofa, Model 53 – Knoll International

Three-seater sofa designed by Florence Knoll (1917–2019).
Parallel Bar Model No. 53, created in the 1950s.
Original Knoll International edition.
Piece dating from the 1960s–1970s.
Structured metal frame.
Straight legs characteristic of the Parallel Bar series.
The frame extends the full length of the seat.
Three separate seat cushions.
Three elements forming the backrest.
Fully tufted upholstery with a checkered pattern.
The tufting pattern continues across the seats and backrests.
Original brown fabric upholstery.
The fabric has not been replaced.
It shows signs of age and wear consistent with its vintage status.
The seat has sagged over time.
This condition is visible in the photographs.
The metal frame is in good condition.
The sofa thus retains its original appearance and materials.
An iconic model of postwar American furniture.
Florence Knoll developed this series starting in the mid-1950s.
Its design is based on a particularly understated construction.
The horizontal lines of the frame define the sofa’s silhouette.
The very slender legs contrast with the volume of the upholstery.
Model 53 is the three-seater version of the Parallel Bar series.
Today, it is preserved and sought after as a 20th-century collector’s item.
This example is notable for having retained its original upholstery.
The frame is in good condition.
The fabric shows signs of normal wear.