Your busiest chair should make every service easier—steadier guests, cleaner lines, faster resets. The Parker All-Purpose Chair delivers that day-in, day-out reliability with the calm comfort clients love and the ergonomic control pros need. A compact footprint, supportive cushioning, and a planted round hydraulic base keep your team in rhythm from consult to finish, while the open-loop arms and balanced seat keep posture relaxed and still for precision work.
Built for salons, barbers, and beauty bars that need one seat to handle it all, Parker is the quiet upgrade that shows up in reviews, rebooks, and a smoother end-of-day close.
Why pros reach for Parker first
Professionals judge equipment on three things: client comfort, technician access, and speed. Parker hits the trifecta. The contoured back helps guests settle into an upright, relaxed posture. The open arms and low-profile silhouette give you full access around the crown and nape without fighting the furniture. And the smooth hydraulic lift (foot-operated) lets you dial in working height in seconds so your shoulders and wrists stay happy through back-to-back services.
It’s the kind of chair that disappears into the background—freeing your craft to take center stage while quietly supporting your schedule, staff, and brand image.
Comfort that keeps clients still (and you precise)
Client comfort isn’t a luxury; it’s a retention strategy. The Parker seat and back are shaped to reduce pressure points and promote neutral alignment, so guests stay centered and calm through color processing, clipper detail, or brow work. That stillness translates directly into cleaner lines and faster finishes—less fidgeting means fewer micro-corrections and a smoother flow.
- Contoured backrest supports the thoracic area and encourages an easy, upright posture.
- Generous 22" between-arm width accommodates a wide range of body types without feeling bulky in the room.
- Balanced 19" seat depth (actual depth 19") helps guests feel secure without sliding forward during long appointments.
Hydraulic control and planted stability
Height changes shouldn’t interrupt your rhythm. Parker’s foot-operated hydraulic base moves with a steady rise and controlled descent, so you can make micro-adjustments mid-section without breaking concentration. The classic round base distributes weight evenly for a planted feel—no rocking, no wobble, just quiet confidence under pressure. A tubular steel footrest gives guests a grounded point to rest, reducing fidgeting and keeping the head naturally centered for scissor work, razor detailing, and beard shaping.
Small footprint, big workflow gains
Floor space is money. Parker’s compact proportions let you fit more productive stations into the same square footage while preserving ADA pathways and keeping traffic lanes clear for carts and assistants. With just 25.75" outside the arms and an overall depth of 32", Parker is easy to place in tight rooms, flexible suites, and high-density layouts—without ever feeling cramped to the client.
- Outside width: 25.75" keeps aisles tidy and stations uncluttered.
- Overall depth: 32" supports high-density layouts and smooth team movement.
- Between-arm width: 22" strikes the perfect balance of comfort and efficiency.
Sanitation and durability you can count on
End-of-service cleanups should be quick, thorough, and drama-free. Parker’s easy-wipe upholstery and simple seam layout help you meet strict hygiene standards without slowing down. The polished metalwork on the arms, base, and footrest resists residue and keeps its showroom shine with routine care. Fewer crevices mean fewer places for clippings, powders, or color to hide—exactly what you want during weekend rushes and back-to-back bookings.
- Easy-clean surfaces compatible with professional disinfectants (used per manufacturer guidance).
- Minimal seams to reduce buildup and shorten wipe-down time.
- Polished components maintain a professional look with basic upkeep.
Versatility across your entire service menu
One chair that supports multiple revenue streams—that’s how you protect ROI. Parker transitions seamlessly from cut and color to grooming and beauty services, keeping stations flexible and schedules tight. It’s an ideal standard for blended salons and spa beauty bars where teams need consistent controls and a professional silhouette that photographs beautifully for social, web, and booking galleries.
- Salon: wet & dry cutting, layers, fringe detailing, blowout finishing.
- Color: root retouch, foils, balayage placements with open access around the crown and nape.
- Barber/Grooming: beard shaping, lineups, neckline cleanups with steady head positioning.
- Beauty: makeup application, brow mapping and tint, lash lifts and threading.
- Spa: chair-side consultations and post-treatment styling touchups.
Team ergonomics and measurable productivity
Equipment should reduce friction, not add to it. Parker’s smooth hydraulic lift (with a typical seat height around 19.5" when lowered) helps pros maintain neutral posture and consistent shear angles, which adds up to fewer aches and a better pace. The open arms avoid trapping the elbows, so movement around the head stays fluid. Over a week of appointments, those small advantages become visible time savings—more on-time finishes and room for one more booking per day without feeling rushed.
- Faster setups: step the pedal, set the height, and start.
- Fewer interruptions: supportive geometry keeps clients still during detail work.
- Shorter reset time: wipe, sweep, and seat the next guest.
Space planning & visual brand consistency
Great equipment quietly elevates your room. Parker’s clean, modern profile reads professional in photos and in person. Standardizing on one model across rooms—or across locations—keeps controls consistent for staff and creates a cohesive look for your brand. The compact footprint also makes it easier to adhere to ADA clearances, maintain safe traffic paths, and keep cords, carts, and color trays exactly where you want them.
Care tips that extend service life
Protect your investment with quick routines that pay off over time. Promptly wipe colorants, developers, oils, and cosmetics; avoid harsh solvents; and use pro-grade cleaners compatible with salon upholstery. Keep the base ring clear of clippings so the pedal stroke stays smooth, and check fasteners on the arms and footrest periodically for tightness. These small habits preserve both appearance and function through years of daily service.
- After each guest: sanitize touchpoints; wipe seat, arms, base, and footrest.
- Weekly: inspect hardware; confirm hydraulic motion is even and quiet.
- Monthly: refresh metalwork, review floor glides, and address scuffs.
Who Parker is perfect for
If you value tight turnarounds, flexible stations, and equipment that looks as good as it works, Parker is an easy yes. It’s ideal for:
- Growth-minded salons adding stations without a full build-out.
- Barbers who want a supportive, compact chair for precision line work.
- Beauty bars & spas blending hair, makeup, and brow services in one room.
- Academies and training studios where reliability and intuitive controls matter most.
Professional specifications (for your designer & ops team)
Use these measurements to confirm clearances, delivery paths, and spacing relative to carts and cabinetry:
- Width between arms: 22"
- Width outside arms: 25.75"
- Height to top of back: 33"
- Height to top of seat: 19.5"
- Seat depth: 19"
- Overall depth: 32"
Why source through our professional wholesale platform
Our website is a wholesale distributor of high-quality products from multiple suppliers, curated specifically for salons, spas, and licensed professionals. That means you can outfit whole rooms—chairs, carts, dryers, storage—through a single order while maintaining commercial-duty quality and a cohesive look. If you’re scaling, ask about multi-station bundles, coordinated freight, and companion pieces to keep your build-out on schedule and your visual brand consistent from reception to back bar.
Make Parker your everyday standard
When a chair supports your craft instead of slowing it down, everything improves—results, reviews, and revenue per square foot. The Parker All-Purpose Chair delivers calm client comfort, precise hydraulic control, easy-care materials, and dimensions that make floor plans work harder. Place one at your busiest station—or line a full row—and give your team the reliable platform they’ll reach for first, all day long.
Warranty Information:
2 Years:
- Hydraulic Bases
- Chair Mats
- K500 Apollo Dryer
1 year:
- All remaining chair components, unless otherwise noted
- Processors
Notes: Collins products are made to order. Actual shipping costs may vary from those shown at check out. We will contact you if any adjustment is required... or call us at 800-434-0018 and request a shipping quote.
