Florence Knoll – Pair Of Parallel Bar Armchairs, Model 51 – Knoll International

Pair of Parallel Bar Model 51 armchairs designed by Florence Knoll (1917–2019).
Model created in 1955.
Original Knoll International edition.
These two armchairs are part of the Parallel Bar System series.
Chrome-plated steel and black-lacquered steel frame.
Straight-line base characteristic of the model.
Low seat resting on an exposed metal frame.
Slightly sloped backrest.
Fully upholstered seat and backrest.
Geometric checkered pattern upholstery.
Original brown fabric upholstery.
Both armchairs have retained their original upholstery.
The fabric has developed a natural patina.
Some signs of wear due to age.
The set has remained consistent.
The metal frames are in good condition.
Model 51 was designed by Florence Knoll in the mid-1950s.
It belongs to one of her most distinctive chair series.
The design is based on a particularly clear and straightforward construction.
The metal frame forms two parallel lines around the seat.
This gives the “Parallel Bar” series its name.
The upholstered volume contrasts with the slender base.
The proportions are low and generously open.
Both armchairs feature the same fabric and finish.
They form a true pair.
Produced by Knoll International.
20th-century American furniture.
Model created in 1955.
Condition consistent with its age.