High-back upholstered armchair designed by Russell Manoy, made by Parker Knoll.
Identifier
FPF470
Title
High-back upholstered armchair designed by Russell Manoy, made by Parker Knoll.
Date
1980-1990.
Description
A high-backed upholstered armchair designed by Russell Manoy and manufactured by Parker Knoll.
Full Description
This armchair has a beech frame and armrests finished with a walnut stain. It has a high, tapering back which is ergonomically contoured to support the sitter; the seat is deep and wide and curves down over the top of the front seat rail. The upholstery is original, as is the dark brown, dralon-type acrylic cover, with two buttons in the back and a padded head rest.
This chair was designed by Russell Manoy for Parker Knoll in the early 1980s as part of a range of furniture targeted primarily at the healthcare market. The chair is especially suited to the elderly or orthopaedic patients, with a high back to support the head, good lumbar support and with sturdy arms at a height to provide help in sitting and standing.
Russell Manoy (b.1945) is an industrial designer and ergonomist known for his work in designing for the disabled. He was one the first designers to recognise the importance of ergonomics and had carried out considerable research into lumbar support and posture seating. He also developed the innovative pre-formed hardboard back used in this chair, which at the time was a unique manufacturing element for Parker Knoll.
Although designed for people with specific needs, the Russell range also proved popular with the wider public.
This chair was designed by Russell Manoy for Parker Knoll in the early 1980s as part of a range of furniture targeted primarily at the healthcare market. The chair is especially suited to the elderly or orthopaedic patients, with a high back to support the head, good lumbar support and with sturdy arms at a height to provide help in sitting and standing.
Russell Manoy (b.1945) is an industrial designer and ergonomist known for his work in designing for the disabled. He was one the first designers to recognise the importance of ergonomics and had carried out considerable research into lumbar support and posture seating. He also developed the innovative pre-formed hardboard back used in this chair, which at the time was a unique manufacturing element for Parker Knoll.
Although designed for people with specific needs, the Russell range also proved popular with the wider public.
Condition
Good, with original upholstery and cover.
Materials
Beech.
Hardboard.
Upholstery.
Hardboard.
Upholstery.
Physical Dimensions
H. 103
W. 68
D. 69
W. 68
D. 69
Marks
Stamped mark on inside of seat rail, ‘Parker Knoll design copyright model 1067-70’.
Parker Numbers
1067-70.
Provenance
Given by Russell Manoy to the Parker Knoll company in c.2000, together with his 1977 PhD research, which was used in the production of the chair.
Notes
Email interview with Richard Ranklin, former production manager, Parker Knoll, 23.06.2020.
