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Restored Rattan 3/4 Pretzel Arm 3 Piece Living Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
pieces and 3 seats and has a stacked rattan base, a 3/4 pretzel adjustable lounge chair, and a matching
Category
Early 20th Century Living Room Sets
Materials
Rattan
$6,787 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Original Historic Hand Made 4- Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge
Sofa Set
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Scarce, museum-quality four-strand square pretzel square-back Lounge chairs and sofa set designed
Category
Vintage 1930s Philippine Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$94,500 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Restored Mid-century Child Size 3-Strand Round Pretzel Rattan Living Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
room set features a pair of round pretzel lounge chairs, matching settee with fancy wicker wrappings
Category
Vintage 1950s Living Room Sets
Materials
Rattan
$9,180 Sale Price / set
25% Off
20th Century Black American Plycraft Set of Four Dining Chairs by Norman Cherner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A black, vintage Mid-Century modern America set of four Pretzel dining room chairs made of hand
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Foam, Wood
$5,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Pretzel Chair by George Nelson
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare and original Pretzel chairs, designed by george Nelson in 1952. These 5 chairs are part of the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Early Version of the Rare Pretzel Chair by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Munster, NRW
Beautifully kept early version of the Pretzel chair by George Nelson, designed in 1952.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pretzel Chair with Armrests by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare and original Pretzel chair designed by George Nelson in 1952. This particular copy is part of
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
set of 4 Lucite pretzel chairs, after Cherner (available as single or pair)
By Norman Cherner
Located in Canaan, CT
Everyone loves the Cherner chair,
Plycraft made it quite famous. This I believe is a later take on
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Lucite
Mid-Century Paul Frankl Rattan Chaise Pretzel Arms Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By Paul Frankl
Located in Bay City, MI
This five-strand rattan lounge chair features stylized pretzel arms with a matching fitted ottoman
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Pretzel Armchair in the Style of Paul Frankl, France 1950s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Rattan lounge chair pretzel style in the manner of Paul Frankl, France 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Rare Set of Four Pretzel Armchairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner, Lou App
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
lightweight chairs out of plywood. Their Pretzel chair was designed by Nelson's office in 1952 and produced by
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech, Plywood
Hand-Signed Ripple Chair by Ron Arad for Moroso
By Moroso, Ron Arad
Located in Denton, MD
The chair was designed for indoor/outdoor use and is stackable. (This hand-signed version not
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Bamboo Rattan Pretzel Living Room Suite Sofa Chairs Table, France 1955
Located in Vienna, AT
Bamboo rattan pretzel living room suite sofa chairs table, France 1950s. Consists of one sofa
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Rare Prototype Armchair by Norman Cherner
By Norman Cherner
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
version of George Nelson's Pretzel Chair. One of only two known to exist.
A few important notes about all
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Plywood
George Nelson Pretzel Chair
By George Nelson
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
George Nelson / John Pile for George Nelson Associates, model no. 5891 , a rare Pretzel chair circa
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Norman Cherner Pretzel Chairs
By Norman Cherner
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
This pair of Cherner Pretzel Chairs for Plycraft feature leather seat and back cushions. These
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Plycraft Norman Cherner Pretzel Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1960s Classic Pretzel chair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft with original wool blend material
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Norman Cherner Pretzel Chairs for Plycraft
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Dallas, TX
The Pretzel chair is an iconic piece of American furniture, designed in the 1950s by designer
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Maple
George Nelson - Pretzel Chair, Pair
By George Nelson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of laminated birch and leather Pretzel chairs (no. 5890), for Herman Miller, Unmarked.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Materials
Birch, Leather
George Nelson Pretzel Chair
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
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Produced in very small numbers, the pretzel chairs were dropped from the Herman Miller catalog due to high
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Birch
Six "Pretzel" Chairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft, 1965
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful set of six freshly reupholstered and cushioned "Pretzel" chairs designed by Norman
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
Three Strand Pretzel Chairs, a Pair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Wichita, KS
Beautiful restored Paul Frankl style reverse three strand pretzel chairs. these chairs are painted
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Rattan
$2,950 / set
Pair of Bamboo Pretzel Chairs Attributed to Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a very nice pair of bamboo Pretzel chairs attributed to Paul Frankl. The chairs feature an
Category
Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Pretzel chair by George Nelson
assoc.
Located in Highland, IN
A sculpture you can sit in, the Pretzel chair was not a commercial success, so examples of the form
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Rattan Pretzel Chair in the Style of Paul Frankl, One Available
By Paul Frankl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century rattan pretzel chair in the style of Paul Frankl. Classic 1940s rattan silhouette
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
George Nelson Pretzel Chair for Herman Miller, circa 1950s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Peabody, MA
Original, circa mid-1950s, early George Nelson pretzel chair for Herman Miller. With leather seat
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch
PRETZEL CHAIRS (6), by George Nelson, for HERMAN MILLER
Located in Rockaway, NJ
curvature of the seat back and armrests soon became known as the Pretzel Chair. The downward taper of the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
GEORGE NELSON PRETZEL CHAIR ; WITH GIRARD SEAT PAD
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
George Nelson for Herman Miller a rare Pretzel chair made of bent laminated birch ply , seat pad
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Norman Cherner Pair of Plycraft Pretzel Chairs
By Norman Cherner
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pair of Norman Cherner for Plycraft pretzel arm chairs circa early 1960's. Newly and impeccably
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$3,000 / set
Set of Four (4) Pretzel Chairs in Oak and Original Tweed Fabric, USA, c. 1960
s
Located in Deland, FL
This set of playfully-shaped pretzel chairs is unlike any other we've ever seen. Constructed of
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Rare George Nelson Pretzel Chair for Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Rare design by Nelson for Herman Miller. Slender curvaceous bent wood arm rises from beneath the seat to define the armrest and seat back. Masterful use of materials later reflected ...
Category
20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Early and Rare Pretzel Chair by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Munich, DE
only a few where made of the 1.edition.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Set of Four Lucite Pretzel Chairs in the Style of Cherner, 1970s
Located in South Salem, NY
This set of four 1970s Lucite pretzel chairs, inspired by the iconic Cherner design, marries modern
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Lucite
The Pretzel Chair by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
An early and rare pretzel armchair designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. This example in all
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Pair of Norman Cherner Bentwood Pretzel Chairs in Walnut for Plycraft
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous pair of Pretzel arm chairs designed by Norman Cherner and manufactured by Plycraft
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Early Norman Cherner Pretzel Chair for Plycraft in Walnut, c. 1960
By Norman Cherner
Located in Deland, FL
bentwood, the plunging sculptural lines make this eye-catching decorative chair the perfect addition to
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Rattan 1940s Paul Frankl Style Pretzel Chairs with Ottoman from Japan
By Paul Frankl
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of Great Paul Frankl style four -strand chairs and ottoman with original very heavy springed
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Reed
Mid-Century Modern Norman Cherner for Plycraft Bentwood Pretzel Chair
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique Cherner bentwood chair is widely praised for it's innovative sculptural design. Tapered
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Early George Nelson Pretzel Side Chair for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A rare and early Nelson bent ply Pretzel chair with walnut seat and sculptural backrest and leg
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Chairs, Made by Plycraft, USA, 1960s
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A stunning pair of original Norman Cherner Pretzel chairs, made by Playcraft USA in the 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Rattan Lounge Chairs in the Style of Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl, Sun Tropic
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Rattan Lounge Chairs in the style of Paul Frankl. Reminiscent of his pretzel chairs and of
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Upholstered Cherner Side Chair by Plycraft
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Highland, IN
Nelson pretzel chair.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern 10 Pretzel Dining Chairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern Set of 10 Pretzel chairs/Armchairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
U.S.A
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Set of Four Walnut Cherner Side Chairs
By Norman Cherner
Located in Highland, IN
of George Nelson's pretzel chair which was thought to be too fragile.
Equally elegant, the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Set of Four Cherner Chairs by Plycraft
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Highland, IN
Nelson's pretzel chair which was thought to be too fragile.
This set of chairs is entirely original and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
3-Strand 3/4 Pretzel "Kauai" Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
New old stock 3-strand ¾ rattan "Kauai" Lounge Chair featuring 3/4 pretzel chair arms with slopped
Category
1990s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
$1,650 / item
NORMAN CHERNER VINTAGE ARMCHAIR
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Nelsons Pretzel chair the "Cherner" has become modern classic in itself . Remnants of original oval label
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Rare Norman Cherner “Pretzel” Armchair for Plycraft
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nelson’s “Pretzel” chair which was too expensive and fragile to produce which resulted after Plycraft
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Walnut, Wood
Plycraft Walnut Plywood Swivel
Mr. Chair
by George Mulhauser
By Plycraft, George Mulhauser
Located in Utrecht, NL
Plycraft of the famous and very shortly made 'Pretzel Chair' by George Miller.
This Vintage chair can turn
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Norman Cherner Armchirs
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Designed 1957 out of the Nelson Pretzel chair , a fine pair of upholstered Armchairs in Turquoise
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
George Nelson Pretzel Dining Chairs
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Four Rare Model 5098 "Pretzel" Dining Chairs, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Walnut
George Nelson Pretzel Arm Chair
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
This Chair is both light in weight and appearance. The slender curvaceous bent wood arm rises from
Category
20th Century American Chairs
Vintage Coastal Pretzel Rattan Tub Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic vintage Coastal Side chair. Beautiful pretzel reed in a chic contemporary design. I have
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Reed
George Nelson Pretzel Side Chair
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Iconic Nelson Pretzel desk or side chair in birch. Manufactured by Herman Miller.
Category
Vintage 1950s Side Chairs
Materials
Birch
Norman Cherner Vintage Armchair
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Nelsons Pretzel chair the "Cherner" has become modern classic in itself . Remnants of original oval label
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
NORMAN CHERNER VINTAGE ARMCHAIRS
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Norman Cherner for Plycraft , U.S.A ; designed 1957 out of George Nelsons Pretzel chair . Original
Category
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Set of Three Norman Cherner Stools
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
famous "pretzel" chairs, these taller stools have grace and elegance. Each element of the stool flows
Category
Vintage 1960s American Stools
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Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
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