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Vintage Bentwood Leather "Pretzel" Chair by Norman Cherner
By Norman Cherner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Mid-Century arm chair in "Pretzel" design by Norman Cherner, consisting of a lacquered
Category

Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Early Norman Cherner Pretzel Chair for Plycraft, USA
By Norman Cherner
Located in Toronto, ON
This iconic bentwood Pretzel armchair by Norman Cherner combines function with style and elegance.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood

Attributed Paul Frankl Pretzel Chair, Original Art Deco Period
By Paul Frankl
Located in London, GB
Effortlessly chic, collectable timeless piece. Steam bent bamboo cane in ideal condition with heavy solid construction. The design - building further on his modernist vernacular and ...
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo, Cane

Set of Six Vintage Midcentury Plycraft Cherner Walnut Side Chairs
By Norman Cherner
Located in Pasadena, TX
Set of six Cherner walnut side chairs  Designed 1958, to improve upon the molded plywood pretzel
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Identical Pair of Norman Cherner, Plycraft Pretzel Armchairs, circa 1963
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Iconic pair of pretzel chairs designed by Norman Cherner and made by Plycraft. These chairs are
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Norman Cherner Pretzel Arm Chairs for Plycraft in Custom Sunburst Finish, c.1958
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Dallas, TX
the George Nelson Designed pretzel chair. The price is for the pair.   
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Side 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 Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Plywood

Stellar Restored Pair of Curvilinear Vintage Rattan Loungers
Located in Atlanta, GA
the standard "Pretzel" chair common to the era. Stout and extremely comfortable. Matching sofa is
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Pretzel Bamboo Rocking Chair after Frankl
By Tropi-cal, Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
Chic, stylish and impressive four rung pretzel arm rocking, lounge chair in bamboo, with new gray
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo

Set of 4 Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Chairs
By Norman Cherner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Norman Cherner pretzel dining chairs, made by Plycraft, USA in the 1960s. Bentwood frame
Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

George Nelson Pretzel Dining Chairs
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
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 Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch, Cowhide

Rattan 3-Strand Pretzel Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored rattan 3-Strand pretzel armchair with red and white birds of paradise tropical barckcloth
Category

Vintage 1980s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Restored Three-Strand Round Full Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare Three-strand round full pretzel arm rattan lounge chairs with fancy wicker wrappings
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Restored Round Full Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This round full pretzel arm rattan lounge chair with Ottoman. Chair measures: 31" high x 33" deep x
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Restored Three-Strand Round Full Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare three-strand round full pretzel arm rattan lounge chairs with fancy wicker wrappings. Designed
Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

3/4 Round Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This round 3/4 pretzel arm rattan lounge chair has a unique decorative wave detail around the
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

3/4 Round Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This round 3/4 pretzel arm rattan lounge chair has a unique decorative wave detail around the
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Paul Frankl Style Round Pretzel Arm Rattan Chair Set
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Paul Frankl styled post-war three strand, 3/4 pretzel arm rattan set of two side chairs features a
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Restored 3/4 Round Pretzel Rattan Chair with Optional Beverly Palms Cushions
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Round 3/4 pretzel rattan lounge chair in the style of Paul Frankl. This armchair dates from the
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Pair of Six-Strand Pretzel Lounge Chairs by Paul Frankl
By Kosuga, Paul Frankl
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fabulous pair of pretzel lounge chairs by Kosuga for Paul Frankl made in Tokyo, Japan. Featuring
Category

20th Century Japanese Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

3/4 Round Pretzel Restored Large Pole Rattan Lounge Chair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Mid-Century 3/4 round pretzel large pole rattan lounge chair with decorative stacked front
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Restored Six Strand Square Pretzel Stacked Rattan Lounge Chair, Pair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
pretzel arms and a classic stacked base. Each chair blends style and vintage charm with modern comfort
Category

Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Restored Six Strand Square Pretzel Stacked Rattan Lounge Chair, Pair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
pretzel arms and a classic stacked base. Each chair blends style and vintage charm with modern comfort
Category

Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Restored Four-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair w/ Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Designed in the manner of Paul Frankl, this four-strand rattan lounge chair features square pretzel
Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Pair of Six-Strand Pretzel Lounge Chairs Attributed to Paul Frankl
Located in Houston, TX
This fabulous pair of Pretzel lounge chairs are attributed to Paul Frankl. Each chair has six
Category

Mid-20th Century American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Paul Frankl Style Bamboo "pretzel" Rocking Lounge Chair, c.1940 s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic triple band bamboo "pretzel" rocking lounge chair in the manner of Paul Frankl, great
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo

Vintage Mid-Century Paul Frankl Style Rattan Pretzel Lounge Chair SALE
By Paul Frankl
Located in Pasadena, TX
Stunning vintage rattan pretzel arm chair designed in the style of Paul Frankl. This fantastic
Category

Vintage 1950s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Rattan

Restored 3/4 Round Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair with Arched Base
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This round 3/4 pretzel arm rattan lounge chair and three-strand round pretzel arms and "Arched
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Paul Frankl Style Rattan Pretzel Club Chair and Ottoman with Three Bands
By Paul Frankl
Located in Miami, FL
Paul Frankl style rattan pretzel club chair and ottoman with three bands Offered for sale is a Mid
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Paul Frankl Pretzel Six Strand Club Chairs with Ottomans, Set of 4
By Paul Frankl
Located in Miami, FL
Paul Frankl Pretzel Six Strand Club Chairs with Ottomans, Set of 4 Offered for sale are 2 pairs of
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Foam

Pair of Bamboo Art Deco Pretzel Lounge Chairs Attributed to Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of bamboo Art Deco Pretzel lounge chairs attributed to Paul Frankl, Classic 1940s, 1950s
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo

Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Chairs, Made by Plycraft, USA, 1960s
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A pair of original Norman Cherner pretzel dining chairs, made by Plycraft, USA in the 1960s
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Chair, Made by Plycraft, USA, 1960s
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original Norman Cherner pretzel dining chair, made by Plycraft, USA in the 1960s. Bentwood frame
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Sculptural "Pretzel" Dining Chairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning vintage sculptural "Pretzel" dining chairs designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft in the
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Eight Chippendale Style Baker Pretzel Back Dining Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Manhasset, NY
Set of eight Chippendale style Baker Pretzel back dining chairs. Two-arm chairs and six side chairs
Category

Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Restored Paul Frankl Style Six-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair Ottoman
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Designed in the manner of Paul Frankl, this six-strand rattan lounge chair features square pretzel
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Sculptural Mid-Century Modern Rattan Pretzel Club Lounge Chair Paul Frankl Style
By Paul Frankl
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Sculptural Mid-Century Modern four-strand rattan 3/4 pretzel club lounge chair in original vintage
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Restored 3-Strand 3/4 Pretzel Rattan Adjustable Reclining Lounge Chair, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
chair with three-strand round pretzel arms and an "Arched" base. The chair features a 3-position
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Restored 3/4 Round Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair with Beverly Palms Cushions
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This round 3/4 pretzel arm rattan lounge chair. This arm chair dates from the 1940s with optional
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Rare Restored Paul Frankl Style Five-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Designed in the manner of Paul Frankl, this five-strand, rattan lounge chair features square
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

8 Baker Furniture Chippendale Georgian Style Mahogany Pretzel Back Dining Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
8 Lovely English Georgian or chippendale style mahogany dining chairs by Baker Furniture. Features
Category

Late 20th Century Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Restored 3/4 Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Seven Seas Rattan
By Seven Seas Rattan Co.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Mid-Century 3/4 round Pretzel rattan lounge chair and ottoman by Seven Seas Rattan. The
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Restored 3-Strand 3/4 Pretzel Rattan Adjustable Reclining Lounge Chair w Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid Century 3/4 round pretzel arm rattan lounge chair with three-strand round pretzel arms and an
Category

Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Restored pair Teal Square Pretzel Stacked Rattan Lounge Chairs in Style of Frank
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Six-strand square pretzel arm rattan chairs with stacked bases in the style of Paul Frankl. Both
Category

Vintage 1930s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Set of 6 French Provincial Style Pretzel Back Spiral Carved Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 6 French provincial style Pretzel back spiral carved dining chairs. Listing includes six
Category

20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Pair of Paul Frankl Style Pretzel Club or Lounge Chairs, USA, 1940s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Miami, FL
Unique Vintage Art Deco Three Band Rattan Pretzel Club Lounge or Armchairs, rendered in bent rattan
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan, Reed, Wood

Handsome Restored Pair of Pretzel Loungers, circa 1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
of adjustable back Pretzel lounge or club chairs, circa 1950. Expertly crafted three-band rattan and
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Hardwood

Norman Cherner Pretzel Armchair for Plycraft Walnut Upholstery 1960s MCM Classic
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Iconic Pretzel armchair designed by Norman Cherner and made by Plycraft, still retaining original
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set of Four Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Chairs, Made by Plycraft, USA, 1960s
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A set of four original Norman Cherner pretzel dining chairs, made by Plycraft, USA in the 1960s
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Moid Century Teal Square Pretzel Stacked Rattan Armchairs
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Six-strand square pretzel arm rattan occasional chairs with stacked base. Both chairs have been
Category

Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Paul Frankl Style Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge with Ottoman
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Designed in the manner of Paul Frankl, this six-strand, rattan lounge chair features square pretzel
Category

Vintage 1930s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker

Outstanding Pair of Restored Vintage Pretzel Loungers with Adjustable Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful pair of four band "pretzel" style rattan lounge or club chairs. These particular
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Raffia

Set of 8 Louis XV Style Dining Chairs, Parcel-Gilt and Paint Pretzel Heart Backs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Set of eight Louis XV style dining chairs. A spectacular parcel-gilt and paint decorated pretzel
Category

Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Norman Cherner Pretzel Armchairs, Plycraft, USA, 1960s
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A pair of original Norman Cherner pretzel dining chairs, made by Plycraft, USA in the 1960s
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Stellar Restored Pair of Rattan and Cane Round Pretzel Loungers, circa 1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite pair of rattan round Pretzel lounge chairs, circa 1950. Stout, sturdy and expertly
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Restored Three Strand Pretzel w/ Adjustable back in the style of Paul Frankl.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage 1950 three strand pretzel rattan lounge chair with a fully adjustable back in the style of
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Stellar Restored Vintage Curvilinear Rattan Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Pretzel" chair of the era. Stout and extremely comfortable. The look of inherited money! Matching lounge
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Rattan

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Pretzel Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

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.

How Much are Pretzel Chairs?

Prices for pretzel chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, pretzel chairs begin at $0 and can go as high as $126,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,176.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

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.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

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