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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 Vintage Pretzel Chair
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
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair
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
1950s American Vintage Pretzel Chair
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 Vintage Pretzel Chair
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
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair
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
1950s American Vintage Pretzel Chair
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
1950s American Vintage Pretzel Chair
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
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair
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
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair
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 Vintage Pretzel Chair
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 Vintage Pretzel Chair
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
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair
Materials
Lucite
The Pretzel Chair by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Dallas, TX
An early and rare pretzel armchair designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. This example in all
Category
1950s American Vintage Pretzel Chair
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 Vintage Pretzel Chair
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
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair
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 Vintage Pretzel Chair
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
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair
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 Vintage Pretzel Chair
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 Vintage Pretzel Chair
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
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Pretzel Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Upholstered Cherner Side Chair by Plycraft
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Highland, IN
Nelson pretzel chair.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern 10 Pretzel Dining Chairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern Set of 10 Pretzel chairs/Armchairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
U.S.A
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair
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
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair
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
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair
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 Vintage Pretzel Chair
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
1950s American Vintage Pretzel Chair
Rare Norman Cherner “Pretzel” Armchair for Plycraft
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nelson’s “Pretzel” chair which was too expensive and fragile to produce which resulted after Plycraft
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair
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
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair
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
1950s American Vintage Pretzel Chair
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
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair
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 Vintage Pretzel Chair
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 Vintage Pretzel Chair
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
1950s Vintage Pretzel Chair
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
1950s American Vintage Pretzel Chair
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
1960s American Vintage Pretzel Chair
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
1960s American Vintage Pretzel Chair
PAIR OF CHERNER ARMCHAIRS
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
1957 as a direct descendant of Nelsons Pretzel chair the "Cherner" has become modern classic in itself
Category
1950s American Vintage Pretzel Chair
Original Norman Cherner Chair for Plycraft in Silky Argentine Mongolian Goat Hide
By Norman Cherner
Located in New York, NY
design in Walnut veneer (this chair was also known as "the Pretzel Chair"). Excellent restored condition
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair
Materials
Walnut
Paul Frankl Rattan Pretzel Lounge Chair, 1940s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Naples, IT
A beautiful square pretzel rattan lounge/club chair, circa 1940's.
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage Coastal Bent Rattan Pretzel Lounge Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Capture the essence of American coastal style with this pair of vintage bent rattan pretzel lounge
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Vintage Pretzel Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Vintage Coastal Pretzel Reed Lounge Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Relax in style with our Vintage Coastal Pretzel Reed Lounge Chairs. These charming chairs feature a
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Vintage Pretzel Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Reed
Paul Frankl Style Bamboo Pretzel-Arm Lounge Chair
Located in Astoria, NY
Bamboo pretzel-arm lounge chair in the manner of Paul Frankl, with pretzel-shaped bent-bamboo arms
Category
20th Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair
Materials
Bamboo
George Nelson for Herman Miller "Pretzel" Side Chairs
By George Nelson
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of George Nelson "Pretzel" side chairs, model # 5890 (Herman Miller). These chairs have a
Category
1950s American Vintage Pretzel Chair
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Coastal Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic pair of vintage Coastal lounge chairs. A chic wide seat design made with a pretzel
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Vintage Pretzel Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Restored Pair of Vintage Rattan Pretzel Lounge Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful pair of three band "Pretzel" style rattan lounge or club chairs. While the pieces are
Category
1940s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair
Materials
Rattan
Mid Century Round Pretzel Arm Rattan Chair Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Post War three strand, 3/4 pretzel arm rattan set of two side chairs features a rare decorative
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair
Materials
Rattan
Restored Double Strand Full Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Chair showcases a unique, curving pretzel design with two intertwined rattan strands. Expertly restored
Category
1940s American Vintage Pretzel Chair
Materials
Rattan
Pretzel Armchair by Norman Cherner
By Norman Cherner
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pretzel Armchair by Norman Cherner.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair
Materials
Leather, Plywood
Restored 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
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair
Materials
Rattan
Restored Vintage Paul Frankl Pretzel Rattan Children
s Lounge Chair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Offered is a children's size lounge chair designed by Paul Franki. This chair features six-strand
Category
1950s Vintage Pretzel Chair
Materials
Rattan
Paul Frankl Style Round Pretzel Arm Rattan Chair Set
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
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair
Materials
Rattan
Restored Mid Century Round Pretzel Arm Rattan Chair Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Post War three strand, 3/4 pretzel arm rattan set of two side chairs features a rare decorative
Category
1950s American Vintage Pretzel Chair
Materials
Rattan
Restored 3/4 Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Mid-Century 3/4 round Pretzel rattan lounge chair and ottoman. The set features bent rattan
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair
Materials
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
1950s American Vintage Pretzel Chair
Materials
Rattan
Restored Square Pretzel 6-Strand Rattan Lounge Chair + Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This restored six-strand, rattan lounge chair features square pretzel arms with a matching fitted
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair
Materials
Rattan
Restored Three-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Asymmetric Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Unique three-strand square pretzel rattan asymmetric lounge chair with an open side and one chair
Category
1950s American Vintage Pretzel Chair
Materials
Rattan
Restored Five-Strand Round Full Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare five-strand round full pretzel arm rattan lounge chairs with fancy wicker wrappings.
Restored
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair
Materials
Rattan
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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.
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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.
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Questions About Vintage Pretzel Chair
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To 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, 2022Many 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, 2023To 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024To 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.
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