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Modernist 3-Strand 3/4 Pretzel "Kauai" 3 Seat Rattan Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
New old stock 3-strand 3/4, three-seat rattan "Kauai" Sofa featuring 3/4 pretzel chair arms with
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1990s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Rattan

Mid 20th MCM Mr. Chair Lounge Chair Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in Topeka, KS
Herman Miller to manufacture the George Nelson Office's Pretzel Chair attributed to John Pile in walnut
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Italian Rococo Style Venetian Walnut Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
. Also known as pretzel chairs because of the interlocking twisted back splat. The whimsical chairs
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20th Century Italian Rococo Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Walnut

Pair of Norman Cherner Pretzel Armchairs, Plycraft, USA, 1960s
By Norman Cherner
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A pair of original Norman Cherner pretzel dining chairs, made by Plycraft, USA in the 1960s
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Wood

Restored 6-Stand Square Pretzel Rattan Chaise Lounge w/ Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original Mid-Century Paul Frankl style six-strand square pretzel rattan chaise lounge featuring a
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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Stellar Restored Pair of Rattan Pretzel and Cane Loungers, circa 1940
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the
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1940s Unknown Organic Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Rattan, Cane

Handsome Restored Pair of Frankl Style Square Pretzel Loungers, ciraa 1940
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the
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1940s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

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Bamboo

Modernist 3-Strand 3/4 Pretzel "Kauai" 3 Seat Rattan Sofa Sleeper Bed
Located in Van Nuys, CA
New old stock three-strand 3/4, three-seat rattan "Kauai" sofa sleeper bed featuring 3/4 pretzel
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Rattan

Restored 1940s Rattan 2 Piece Square Pretzel 4-Strand Chaise Lounge
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Relax in this 2-piece vintage restored rattan chaise lounge chair. The ottoman attaches to extend
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Rattan

Restored Teal Mid-century 3/4 Pretzel Rattan 4-Seater Sectional Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired three-strand 3/4 pretzel arm rattan 4-seat rattan
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Rattan

Midcentury Adjustable Lounge Chair by Paul Frankl 1950
By Paul Frankl
Located in Rome, IT
Original Mid-Century Modern reclinable Bamboo and Rattan three -stand lounge chair features
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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Iron

Vintage Henredon Burl Armchair Dining Desk Chair
By Henredon
Located in Lake Worth, FL
estate fine furniture acquisitions of a Vintage Henredon burl wood pretzel back armchair dining desk
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1980s American Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Wood, Burl

2-Strand Pretzel Shape Arm Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
canvas seat and back cushions. The side has pretzel shape x design. This lounge chair offers style and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Rattan

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
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1950s Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Expertly Restored - Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Arm Chair for Plycraft
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
testament to the elegance of molded plywood. Featuring a sculptural silhouette, the chair’s flowing curves
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Bentwood

Pair of Nicely Upholstered Walnut French Provincial Style Bergeres
Located in Pasadena, TX
a cabriolet foot. The front crest is pretzel carved. The chairs are nicely upholstered and appear to
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20th Century French Louis XV Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Walnut

Norman Cherner Plycraft Pretzel Arm Chairs Set of 4
By Norman Cherner
Located in Bradenton, FL
Set of 4 Mid-Century Norman Cherner Plycraft Arm Chairs. Chairs are of classic design with original
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Faux Leather, Plywood

Restored Six-Strand Square Pretzel Sofa Lounge Chair Livingroom Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
matching 3-seat sectional sofa and lounge chair. Both feature the famous six-strand square pretzel side
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Rattan

Restored 5-Strand Square Pretzel Sofa Lounge Chair Livingroom Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
chair. This sofa and chair feature the famous five-strand square pretzel side arms and a stacked rattan
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1950s American Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Rattan

Restored Rattan 6 Strand Square Pretzel Lounge Chair Livingroom Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored rattan 6-Strand square pretzel lounge chair with black tropical barkcloth cushions with
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1950s Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Restored 5-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Chair Sofa Livingroom Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
lounge chairs, and a stacked ottoman, all featuring the iconic five-strand square pretzel arms and rattan
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1950s American Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Rattan

Classic Mid Century Pretzel Arm Chair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic mid century Pretzel arm chair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft: Great original condition
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Naugahyde, Plywood

Restored Aqua Turquoise 5-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chairs - Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Five-strand square pretzel arm rattan chairs with stacked bases in the style of Paul Frankl. Both
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1940s Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Paint

Pair of Norman Cherner for Plycraft White Bentwood Pretzel Dining Chairs
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century 'Pretzel' design dining armchairs with white painted bentwood frames
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Paint

Restored Rattan Five Strand Square Pretzel Sofa and Lounge Chair Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Chair Set Description A fully restored living room set featuring a five-strand square 3/4 pretzel three
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1940s Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Restored Six-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Sofa and Lounge Chair Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco Rattan living-room set including a matching sectional sofa and lounge chair. Both feature
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1940s Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Rattan

Restored Rattan 3/4 Pretzel Sofa Lounge Chair Living Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
pieces and 3 seats and has a stacked rattan base, and a 3/4 pretzel adjustable lounge chair. Couch: 32
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1950s American Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Rattan

Rattan Mid-century Six-Strand Square Pretzel Sofa Lounge Chair Livingroom Set
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
room set features an intricate six-strand pretzel arm sofa and lounge chair set with stacked rattan
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Restored MCM Rattan 4-Strand Reverse Pretzel Sofa Lounge Chair Livingroom Set
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
set of two lounge chairs. Each piece features sleek mid-century 4-strand "Reverse Pretzel" arms with
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Restored Rare 5-Strand "Reverse Pretzel" Rattan Sofa Lounge Chair Living Room
Located in Van Nuys, CA
chair and a matching five-seat sofa. Each seat features rounded five-strand "Reverse Pretzel" rattan
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Rattan

Restored 2-Strand 3/4 Pretzel Rattan Sectional Sofa w/ Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
sofa and matching lounge chair features the well-known 3/4 Reverse Pretzel Armrest on each end with a
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1940s American Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Rattan

Restored Child Size 3-Strand Round Full Pretzel Rattan Sofa Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
pretzel arm rattan living room set with a lounge chair and matching settee with fancy wicker wrappings
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1950s American Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Rattan

Restored Teal 6-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Sofa Lounge Chair Livingroom Se
Located in Van Nuys, CA
of lounge chairs and a 3-piece sectional sofa. This sofa and chair set features the famous six-strand
Category

1950s American Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Paint

Mid-Century Modern French 3/4 Round Pretzel Arms Bamboo Lounge Chair, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern French 3/4 round pretzel arms bamboo and rattan lounge chair. Some laces of the
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

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Bamboo, Rattan

Rare 3-Strand Child Size Round Full Pretzel Rattan Sofa Lounge Chair Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired three-strand round full pretzel arm rattan living
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1950s Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Rattan

Restored Rattan Six Strand Square 3/4 Pretzel Livingroom Sofa and Chairs Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Paul T. Frankl Styled Six-strand square 3/4 pretzel sofa and matching armchairs living room set
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1950s Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Rattan

Restored Rattan Three-Strand Full Pretzel Lounge Chair and Three-Seat Sofa Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
white Naugahyde cushions in stock. Dimensions Chair: 30" height x 29" width x 33" depth Sofa: 30
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1950s Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Restored Mid-century Rattan 4-Strand 3/4 Pretzel Sofa Chair Living Room Set
By Paul Frankl
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
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1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Restored 3/4 3-Strand Round Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair w/ Ottoman, 2 Available
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Harvey's Collection features this 1990s 3/4 round pretzel rattan lounge chair and ottoman set. The
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1990s Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Rattan

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

1950s Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Rattan

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
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Foam, Wood

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
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

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.  
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

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
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

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
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

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
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

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
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Rare Set of Four Pretzel Armchairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
By Plycraft, Lou App, Norman Cherner
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
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Faux Leather, Beech, Plywood

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
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

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
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

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
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

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
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Plycraft Norman Cherner Pretzel Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1960s Classic Pretzel chair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft with original wool blend material
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

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
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

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.
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1950s American Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Birch, Leather

George Nelson Pretzel Chair
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
. Produced in very small numbers, the pretzel chairs were dropped from the Herman Miller catalog due to high
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Walnut, Birch

Six "Pretzel" Chairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft, 1965
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful set of six freshly reupholstered and cushioned "Pretzel" chairs designed by Norman
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

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Vintage Pretzel Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage pretzel chair for your home. A vintage pretzel chair — often made from natural fiber, rattan and wood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage pretzel chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A vintage pretzel chair made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Norman Cherner, Plycraft and Paul Frankl each produced at least one beautiful vintage pretzel chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Vintage Pretzel Chair?

Prices for a vintage pretzel chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $0 and can go as high as $29,800, while the average can fetch as much as $3,678.

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.

Questions About Vintage Pretzel Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a vintage Gunlocke chair, examine the legs. Most pieces will feature a tag that bears the brand name. On antique and early vintage chairs, the label will usually be made of paper or leather, while riveted brass tags appear on later vintage and contemporary chairs. Once you've confirmed that Gunlocke is the maker by checking the tag, browse the company's catalogues, which are available online, to determine approximately when it was made. Some tags may include a style or color number that will expedite the search. If your chair is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage, while pieces that are 100 years old or older are antiques. You may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer when identifying your chair. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Gunlocke chairs.