Rare & Collectable Parker High‑Back Health Chair — Australian Mid‑Century
The Parker No. 55 Health Chair was designed as a supportive, high‑back lounge chair for people who found low, soft modern seating uncomfortable. It features a firm, higher‑set seat to make sitting and standing easier, a straight tall back to support tired muscles, and generous timber arms that provide stable leverage. The design prioritises comfort and practicality, reflecting Parker’s focus on functional Australian furniture during the period.
🩻 Item Details
- Age: 1960s–1970s
- Background: Parker Furniture, Australia — Model No. 55 “Health Chair”
- Condition: Frame cleaned and refinished; upholstery cleaned and presents well with a few small marks; original Parker label present
- Dimensions: 61 × 69 × 121 cm (from Parker catalogue)
Original: $767.91
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Description
The Parker No. 55 Health Chair was designed as a supportive, high‑back lounge chair for people who found low, soft modern seating uncomfortable. It features a firm, higher‑set seat to make sitting and standing easier, a straight tall back to support tired muscles, and generous timber arms that provide stable leverage. The design prioritises comfort and practicality, reflecting Parker’s focus on functional Australian furniture during the period.
🩻 Item Details
- Age: 1960s–1970s
- Background: Parker Furniture, Australia — Model No. 55 “Health Chair”
- Condition: Frame cleaned and refinished; upholstery cleaned and presents well with a few small marks; original Parker label present
- Dimensions: 61 × 69 × 121 cm (from Parker catalogue)
