Frederick was convinced that the only way to produce fine furniture for contemporary use would be by studying the 'old masters'. So he bought a library of books on furniture from the 17th to the 19th centuries, together with carvings and textiles. He faithfully drew on these models and encouraged his craftsmen to acquire and develop traditional skills.
This approach proved successful. After several years, Frederick moved from his loft room to larger production facilities throughout the East End and North London and finally to High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire in 1898. The company Frederick Parker and Sons Ltd was registered in 1904. Their handmade sofas and armchairs had a reputation for quality and excel .. [click to read more]ence, just as they have today. Their ranges include Albany, Froxfield, Hartley, Hudson, Oakham, Penshurst, Regency, Westbury and York.
The Parkers had always been excited by new innovations, so when Willi Knoll from Stuttgart, Germany, put forward a revolutionary idea for spring furniture, Frederick Parker and Sons saw the design as having great potential.
Knoll's unique idea was a tension and suspension spring made of coiled steel wire, which was attached across both the seat and back of the chair for extra comfort. Legend has it that in the First World War, a German fighter pilot, fed up with the uncomfortable seat in his fighter, got hold of some short coil springs and used them as the base for a more comfortable seat. This pilot was known to Willi Knoll and may have been the inspiration for the use of springs in his own chairs.
From this new idea, a new partnership was born. At the British Industries Fair in February 1931, the company Parker Knoll was founded.
Today the team at Parker Knoll continue to innovate and lead the market in design, technology and fabric development, bringing you beautifully made furniture which provides unparalleled comfort and timeless design.
Parker Knoll Company Video - The New Direction
This short video from Parker Knoll demonstrates how they have worked hard to strengthen the brand over the last 2 years. From their new showrooms in Long Eaton, to bespoke retail showroom and even a national billboard advertising campaign! Parker Knoll's extensive range of beautifully designed upholstery combines stylish pieces, with sumptuous comfort.
Albany 2 Seater Sofa
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1399
From £1159
Albany 3 Seater Sofa
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1749
From £1449
Albany Recliner Chair
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1429
From £1179
Amelie Snuggler
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1279
From £969
Amelie Large 2 Seater Sofa
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1769
From £1339
Boston 2 Seater Sofa
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1539
From £1209
Boston 3 Seater Sofa
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1879
From £1479
Boston Chair
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1079
From £849
Boston Leather Armchair
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1609
From £1269
Burghley Grand Sofa
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1929
From £1589
Burghley Armchair
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1079
From £889
Burghley 2 Seater Sofa
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1619
From £1339
Burghley Large 2 Seater Sofa
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1769
From £1459
Canterbury Armchair
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1069
From £879
Canterbury Large 2 Seater Sofa
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £2089
From £1729
Canterbury 2 Seater Sofa
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1939
From £1599
Canterbury Grand Sofa
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £2259
From £1869
Chatsworth Chair
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1619
From £1339
Denver 2 Seater Sofa
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1419
From £1169
Denver Armchair
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1039
From £859
Denver Large 2 Seater Sofa
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1709
From £1409
Denver Small 2 Seater Sofa
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1329
From £1089
Denver Rise and Recline Chair
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1959
From £1619
Devonshire Grand Sofa
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1839
From £1519
Devonshire 2 Seater Sofa
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1599
From £1319
Devonshire Large 2 Seater Sofa
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1729
From £1429
Etienne 2 Seater Sofa
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1879
From £1419
Etienne Grand Sofa
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £2099
From £1589
Etienne Snuggler
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1329
From £1009
Evolution 1701 2 Seater Sofa in Leather
by Parker Knoll
Call for best price
Evolution 1701 Chair in Fabric
by Parker Knoll
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Evolution 1701 Large 2 Seater Sofa in Fabric
by Parker Knoll
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Evolution 1704 Chair in Leather
by Parker Knoll
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Evolution 1704 Swivel Chair in Fabric
by Parker Knoll
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Evolution 1702 Chair in Leather
by Parker Knoll
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Evolution 1702 Large 2 Seater Sofa
by Parker Knoll
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Evolution 1703 Leather Swivel Chair
by Parker Knoll
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Evolution Statesman Chair
by Parker Knoll
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Evolution Swivel Chair and Footstool
by PARKER KNOLL
MRP £1794
Now £899
Froxfield Wing Chair
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £979
From £809
Hampton 2 Seater Sofa
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1509
From £1189
Hampton Leather Chair
by Parker Knoll
MRP £1579
£1249
Hampton Recliner Chair
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1969
From £1549
Hampton Recliner 2 Seater Sofa
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £2159
From £1709
Harrow Armchair
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1059
From £869
Harrow 2 Seater Sofa
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1599
From £1319
Harrow Large 2 Seater Sofa
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1819
From £1499
Hartley Wing Chair
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1039
From £859
Henley Large 2 Seater Sofa
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1869
From £1539
Henley 2 Seater Sofa
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1639
From £1349
Henley Chair
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1089
From £899
Hudson 3 Seater Sofa
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1819
From £1499
Hudson Armchair
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1039
From £859
Hudson 2 Seater Sofa
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1489
From £1229
Isabelle Chair
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1069
From £809
Isabelle Snuggler
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1239
From £939
Isabelle Large 2 Seater Sofa
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1739
From £1319
Isabelle 2 Seater Sofa
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1629
From £1229
Juliette Chair
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1149
From £869
Lincoln 3 Seater Sofa
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1569
From £1299
Lincoln 2 Seater Sofa
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1249
From £1029
Lucien Armchair
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1209
From £909
Matisse Snuggler Chair
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1309
From £989
Matisse Large 2 Seater Sofa
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1889
From £1429
Matisse 2 Seater Sofa
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1729
From £1309
Mitford Accent Chair
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1069
From £889
Montana Armchair
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1099
From £909
Montana 2 Seater Sofa
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1739
From £1439
Montana Large 2 Seater Sofa
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1879
From £1559
Newark Grand Pillow Back Sofa
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1949
From £1609
Newark Large 2 Seater Pillow Back Sofa
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1769
From £1459
Newark Large 2 Seater Formal Back Sofa
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1769
From £1459
Newark Armchair
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1049
From £859
Newark Grand Formal Back Sofa
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1949
From £1609
Oakham Large 2 Seater Sofa
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1949
From £1539
Oakham 3 Seater Sofa
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1949
From £1539
Oakham Armchair
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1139
From £899
Penshurst Wing Chair
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1119
From £919
Regency Wing Chair
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1159
From £949
Seattle 2 Seater Sofa
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1489
From £1229
Seattle Armchair
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1039
From £859
Seattle 3 Seater Sofa
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1819
From £1499
Sienna High Back Chair
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1169
From £959
Sienna Low Back Chair
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1119
From £919
Sinatra Wing Chair
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1149
From £949
Sloane Chair
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1149
From £949
Sloane Snuggler
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1409
From £1159
Sloane 2 Seater Sofa
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £2129
From £1759
Sloane Grand Sofa
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £2289
From £1889
Sophie Chair
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £979
From £809
Westbury Large 2 Seater Sofa
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1689
From £1399
Westbury Grand Sofa
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £2029
From £1669
Westbury 2 Seater Sofa
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1599
From £1319
Westbury Armchair
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1009
From £839
York Chair
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1149
From £949
York Manual Recliner Chair
by Parker Knoll
MRP From £1469
From £1219
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