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Restored Ritts Rattan Rocking Chair with White Cushions
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A rare three-strand pretzel arm rattan rocking chair with white cushions. This chair features a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Pair of Paul Frankl Style Rattan Lounge Chairs, France, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Four strand pretzel arm bamboo rattan lounge chairs with open base in the manner of Paul Frankl
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Restored Franco Albini Style Rattan Rocking Chair with White Cushions
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A rare Franco Albini style three strand pretzel arm rattan rocking chair with white cushions. This
Category
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Set of 6 Cherner Bentwood Chairs
By Norman Cherner
Located in Dallas, TX
Timeless set of 6 Cherner midcentury dining chairs. 2 Pretzel armchairs and 4 side chairs. Good
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Set of 6 Norman Cherner Dining Chairs, Made by Plycraft, USA, 1963. 2 Arm Chairs
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Buffalo, NY
includes 2 Classic Pretzel arm chairs and 4 side chairs,,, minor veneer chips (see photos) minor split to 1
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Patent Leather, Walnut, Plywood
Child Size Rattan Rocking Chair with Wicker Woven Seat, Circa 1950
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare child size Paul Frankl inspired single-strand pretzel arm rattan rocking chair with woven
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Norman Cherner Plycraft 1965 Walnut Upholstery Set, Four
4
chairs MCM Classic
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Iconic Pretzel side chairs (set of four) designed by Norman Cherner and made by Plycraft, 2 are
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Rattan 3/4 Pretzel Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Harveys Collection features a Mid Century 3/4 Pretzel Arms lounge chair. The chair features
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
$1,014 / item
Norman Cherner for Plycraft "Pretzel" Arm Chair
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic Norman Cherner for Plycraft "Pretzel" arm chair. Vintage in excellent, restored condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of 10 English George I Style Dining Chairs by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Manhasset, NY
fine pretzel back dining chairs made by the Baker furniture company.
Armchairs: 19 Depth, 25 1/2
Category
Vintage 1950s American George I Dining Room Chairs
Early George Nelson Bentwood "Pretzel" Arm Chair
By George Nelson
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
This is an early production "Pretzel" bentwood armchair designed by G.Nelson. Provenance-Paul
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Pair Italian Empire Style "Pretzel" Arm Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Striking and sculptural pair of swivel armchairs in the Italian Empire style, with round seats and sinuous arms that intertwine to form the back. Frames are finished in a cream lacq...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Pair of Vintage Norman Cherner Pretzel Arm Chairs
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Hanover, MA
It is very unusual to find a pair in this light beech. Pads are covered in a vintage embroidered orange vinyl!
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Restored Frankl Round Pretzel Arm Rattan Lounge Chair, Pair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1940s three strand Frankl round pretzel arm lounge chair pair. This chair sets features
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, Wicker
Restored Paul Frankl Square Pretzel Rattan Children
s Lounge Chair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Child size Paul Frankl lounge chair, this chair features six-strand square pretzel arms with a
Category
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Bamboo Lounge And Ottoman In The Manner Of Paul Frankl
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern "Pretzel" lounge chair and ottoman reminiscent of the designs of Paul Frankl
Category
Vintage 1940s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Fabric
Restored 3/4 Round Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair and Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This round 3/4 pretzel arm rattan lounge chair and three-strand round pretzel arm rattan loveseat
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Mid Century Six-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Chaise Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Designed in the manner of Paul Frankl, this six-strand, rattan chaise longue chair features square
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Rattan
Paul Frankl Inspired 5-Strand "Reverse Pretzel" Rattan Lounge Chair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored “Reverse Pretzel” arm rattan lounge chair with a stacked loop base inspired by Paul Frankl
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Restored Six-Strand Square Square Pretzel Sofa
Lounge Chair Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid Century rattan living-room set including a matching 3-seat sectional sofa and lounge chair
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Restored Mid Century Reverse Pretzel Rattan Sofa and Lounge Chair Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Four-strand 3/4 reverse pretzel rattan sofa and four strand lounge chair set both featuring a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Rattan
3/4 3-Strand Rattan Lounge Chair Pretzel Arm and Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Circa 1990 3/4 round pretzel rattan lounge chair and ottoman. The set features bent rattan "3/4
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Rattan
Restored Child Size Six-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare child-size six-strand square pretzel rattan lounge chair featuring reversed square pretzel
Category
Vintage 1930s Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Restored Frankl Style Rattan Six Strand Square Pretzel Lounge Chair, Pair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A pair of mid-century six-strand rattan lounge chairs, each featuring square pretzel arms and a
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Armchair for Plycraft
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Price Each
Pretzel Arm Chairs designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft Co. c. 1950’s. Originally
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Bentwood, Birch
Midcentury Norman Cherner Round Table and 5 Pretzel Bentwood Chairs for Plycraft
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Milford, NH
A nice midcentury set of five stylish pretzel walnut bentwood chairs, four side chairs and one arm
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Bentwood
Restored 3-Strand Rattan Scrolling Pretzel Lounge Chair
Sofa Living Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This "Scrolling Pretzel" three-strand living room set features a lounge chair with a matching three
Category
Vintage 1950s Living Room Sets
Materials
Rattan
Restored Six-Strand Square Pretzel Four-Seat Sectional Sofa
Lounge Chair Set
By Ritts Tropitan
Located in Van Nuys, CA
chair. Both feature the famous six-strand square pretzel side arms and stacked rattan base originally
Category
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Restored 4-Strand 3/4 Pretzel Rattan Settee, Lounge Chair Livingroom Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This round 3/4 pretzel rattan living room set features 2 lounge chairs, a settee, and a matching
Category
Vintage 1950s American Living Room Sets
Materials
Rattan
Restored Child Size 3-Strand Round Full Pretzel Rattan Sofa
Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare three-strand round full pretzel arm rattan living room set with a lounge chair and matching
Category
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Materials
Rattan
3/4 3-Strand Reverse Round Pretzel Rattan Chair
Sofa Livingroom Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Three-strand 3/4 reverse pretzel arm rattan lounge chair and 3-seat sofa feature a decorative wave
Category
Vintage 1950s Sofas
Materials
Rattan
4 Vintage Baker Chippendale Style Pretzel Back Mahogany Dining Arm
Side Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Baker dining chairs, circa 1980s. Made from mahogany with an interwoven pierced and carved back
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Vintage Coastal Pretzel Rattan Desk and Chair Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace the charm of coastal living with our Vintage Coastal Pretzel Rattan Desk and Chair Set
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rattan
Vintage 5-Piece Rattan Bamboo Pretzel Sunroom Tiki Living Room Sofa Chair Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage 5-piece rattan bamboo pretzel sunroom Tiki living room sofa chair set. Listing includes a
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Living Room Sets
Materials
Wood
Norman Cherner Pretzel Armchairs for Plycraft, Pair
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of very Original Norman Cherner Pretzel armchairs. Chairs in nice shape, original vinyl seat
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Restored 3/4 4-Strand Round Pretzel Rattan Ottoman, Settee Chair Livingroom Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This round 3/4 pretzel rattan living room set features a lounge chair and lounge chair each with
Category
Vintage 1950s Living Room Sets
Materials
Rattan
Paul T. Frankl 6-Strand Square Pretzel Round-Back Settee and Lounge Chair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare, museum-quality six-strand square pretzel round-back settee and chair set was designed by Paul
Category
Vintage 1930s Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Rare 3-Strand Child Size Round Full Pretzel Rattan Sofa
Lounge Chair Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare three-strand round full pretzel arm rattan living room set featuring a pair of lounge chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Living Room Sets
Materials
Rattan
Rare Restored 3-Strand Child Size Round Full Pretzel Rattan Sofa Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare three-strand round full pretzel arm rattan living room set with a lounge chair and a settee
Category
Vintage 1950s American Living Room Sets
Materials
Rattan
Restored Six-Strand Square Pretzel 3-Seat Sofa
Lounge Chair Set by Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
chair. Both feature the famous six-strand square pretzel side arms and stacked rattan base originally
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Pair of 1964 Norman Cherner Plycraft Pretzel Armchairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of all original Norman Cherner designed Pretzel Arm Chairs for Plycraft from March 18, 1964
Category
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Restored Child Strand Round Pretzel Rattan Living Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare three-strand round full pretzel arm rattan living room set featuring a pair of round pretzel
Category
Vintage 1950s Living Room Sets
Materials
Rattan
Restored 3/4 4-Strand Round Pretzel Rattan Settee
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This round 3/4 pretzel arm rattan lounge chair and four-strand round pretzel arms and "Arched" base
Category
Vintage 1950s Settees
Materials
Rattan
Restored Paul Frankl Style Chaise Lounge, Six-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Designed in the manner of Paul Frankl, this six-strand, rattan chaise longue chair features square
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Steel
Restored Six-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Armchairs W/ Martinique Palm Cushions
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Designed in the manner of Paul Frankl this six-strand rattan lounge chair features square pretzel
Category
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Paul Frankl Style Six Band Arm Rattan Lounge Chairs
By Paul Frankl
Located in St. Louis, MO
Paul Frankl style rattan or bamboo chairs with pretzel profile, loose seat cushions on sculptural
Category
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo
Rare Restored Mid Century Rattan and Mahogany Living Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Full Rattan Living Room Set featuring 3 seater sofa with 2 matching lounge chairs, Biomorphic
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
Norman Cherner Pretzel Chairs
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Norman Cherner Pretzel chairs for Plycraft.
Set of six chairs (two armchairs and four side chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Seldom Seen George Nelson Pretzel Chair
By George Nelson
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Seldom seen George Nelson for Herman Miller pretzel chair, circa late 1950s. This example has two
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bentwood Pretzel Chairs Attributed to Norman Cherner for Plycraft
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Miami, FL
Bentwood Pretzel Chairs Attributed to Norman Cherner for Plycraft
Offered for sale is a set of
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Set of Four Vintage Rattan Pretzel Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A great looking vintage set of four rattan pretzel chairs including three matching club chairs and
Category
Vintage 1940s American Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Chair for Plycraft
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing vintage "Pretzel" chair designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft in the United States, circa
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Arm-Less Pretzel Chair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Lafayette, IN
This is a beautiful example of the iconic "Pretzel" chair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft. This is
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Plywood
Bernardo Label Pretzel Chair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft, circa 1950s
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Early example of Norman Cherner’s “pretzel” chair designed for Plycraft. In beautiful original
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Plywood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern "Levinger" Chairs by Goldman Chair, Pretzel Chair
By Paul Goldman
Located in Toledo, OH
An iconic pair of "Pretzel" chairs by Goldman Chair with leather upholstery. The story behind the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Early and Rare George Nelson Pretzel Chair, 1952 Sculpture
By George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful sculptural side chair. Pretzel designed in 1952 by George Nelson, amazing original finish
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Pair of Rattan Pretzel Chairs in the Style of Paul Frankl
Located in Houston, TX
Set of two three-strand round pretzel arm rattan armchairs with custom made cushions in the style
Category
Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Upholstery
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Find a variety of pretzel chairs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct pretzel chairs — often made from natural fiber, rattan and wood — can elevate any home. We have 454 antique and vintage pretzel chairs in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of pretzel chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Pretzel chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, Art Deco and Hollywood Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Norman Cherner, Plycraft and George Nelson each produced beautiful pretzel chairs that are worth considering.
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