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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
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Plywood

Set of 6 Norman Cherner Dining Chairs, Made by Plycraft, USA, 1963. 2 Arm Chairs
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
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

Norman Cherner Pretzel Chairs in Leather and Wood Frame by Plycraft, Set of 4
By Norman Cherner
Located in Chicago, IL
Pretzel arm chairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft in bleached white wood and ivory faux leather
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Maple

Rare Restored Pretzel Arm Rattan Rocking Chair with Ottoman
By Herb Ritts, Ritts Tropitan
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A rare three-strand pretzel arm rattan rocking chair with matching ottoman. This chair features
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Restored "Triple Triangle" Open Air Pretzel Single Arm Lounge Chair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare "Triple Triangle" arm rattan lounge chair featuring arch looped base and the unique open-air
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Restored Rattan Five-Strand Reverse 3/4 Pretzel Single Arm Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
/4 reverse pretzel right arm. This piece stands alone as an eclectic addition to your unique seating
Category

Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Side Arm Chair Made by Plycraft 1960's
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Wayne, NJ
Norman Cherner pretzel dining chair, made by Plycraft in the 1960's. If you are in the New Jersey
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Restored Five-Strand Round Full Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare five-strand round full pretzel arm rattan lounge chair with fancy wicker wrappings. 1950
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Restored 3/4 4-Strand Round Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair
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 Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Restored 1930s Six Strand Square Pretzel Stacked Rattan Lounge Chair, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Stunning pair 6 Strand Square Pretzel Arm Rattan Occasional Chairs with stacked base in the Manner
Category

Vintage 1930s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Set of Two '2' Mid-Century Modern Pretzel Chairs in Oak and Original Tweed, USA
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 Chairs

Materials

Oak

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 3-Strand 3/4 Pretzel Rattan Reclining Lounge Chair w/ Adjustable Back
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 1950s Club Chairs

Materials

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

French Provincial Hollywood Regency Cane Back Pretzel Twist Dining Chair, Set 8
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French provincial Hollywood Regency cane back pretzel twist dining chair - set of 8. Item
Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Restored Teal 3/4 Pretzel Rattan 4-Seater Sectional Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare teal Three-strand 3/4 pretzel arm 4-seat rattan section sofa features a decorative arch along
Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

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

2-Strand Pretzel Shape Arm Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
The 2 strand wicker/rattan club chair has rounded arm that comes with green and white wide striped
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Restored Eight-Strand Square Pretzel Arm 3-Seat Section Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored Art Deco 8-strand rattan square pretzel arm sectional sofa with seating for three people
Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Pair of Cherner Armchair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
By Norman Cherner
Located in Centreville, VA
‘Pretzel’ chair which was created by Herman Miller and produced by Plycraft until they ceased production
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Restored Rattan 3/4 Pretzel Arm 3 Piece Living Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
3 piece living room set of restored rattan furniture. A 3/4 pretzel arm sofa that is made up of 3
Category

Early 20th Century Living Room Sets

Materials

Rattan

Restored Three-strand 3/4 Pretzel Arm Rattan 3-Seater Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored Three-strand 3/4 pretzel arm 3-seat rattan sofa features the well-known 3/4 Reverse
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Rattan

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

Restored Rattan 3/4 Pretzel Arm 4 Piece Sofa Lounge Living Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
4-piece living room set of restored rattan with matching 3/4 pretzel arm furniture featuring a 3
Category

Vintage 1950s American Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Restored Rattan 3-strand 3/4 Pretzel Arm Sofa and Settee Livingroom Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A living room set of a 3-strand 3/4 pretzel arm rattan sectional 3 seater sofa and 3 pieces, and a
Category

Vintage 1950s Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Restored 4-Strand Square Pretzel "S" Arm Rattan Sofa W/ 2 Tier Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare Paul Frankl square pretzel "S" arm rattan 2 seater sectional sofa with large 2 tier side table
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Rattan

Restored Child 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

Restored Rattan Six Strand Square Pretzel Livingroom Sofa and Chairs Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Six-strand square pretzel arm living room set featuring a 4-seat sofa, a settee, 2 lounge chairs, 1
Category

Vintage 1950s Living Room Sets

Materials

Rattan

Restored Rattan 3/4 Pretzel Sofa & Lounge Chair Living Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
2-piece living room set of restored rattan furniture. A 3/4 pretzel arm sofa that is made up of 3
Category

Vintage 1950s American Living Room Sets

Materials

Rattan

Restored 5-Strand "Reverse Pretzel" Rattan Sofa & Lounge Chair Living Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare five-strand "Reverse Pretzel" rattan living room set which includes one lounge chair and a
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Rattan

Restored 3/4 3-Strand Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair & Sofa Livingroom Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Three-strand 3/4 pretzel arm rattan living room set with a sectional sofa and lounge chair sofa
Category

Vintage 1950s American Sofas

Materials

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

Rattan Sofa and 2 Matching Lounging Arm Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Comfort and style are the bywords of this 3 piece sofa and 2 matching arm chairs. The 2 strand
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wicker

Restored Rattan Three-Strand Full Pretzel Livingroom Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Three-strand full pretzel arm living room set featuring a 3-seat sectional sofa, a settee, lounge
Category

Vintage 1950s Living Room Sets

Materials

Rattan

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

Paul Frankl Pretzel Six Strand 3-Seat Rattan Bamboo Sofa
By Paul Frankl
Located in Miami, FL
Paul Frankl Pretzel Six strand 3-Seat Rattan Bamboo Sofa Offered for sale is a Paul Frankl six
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Foam

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 3/4 3-Strand Round Pretzel Rattan Livingroom Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Three-strand 3/4 reverse pretzel arm rattan Livingroom set with a sectional sofa and reclining
Category

Vintage 1950s American Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Restored 10 Strand Square Pretzel Rattan 3-Seater Sectional Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid Century ten-strand square pretzel arm rattan 3-seater sectional sofa with custom-made cushions
Category

Vintage 1950s American Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Restored 3/4 3 Strand Round Pretzel Rattan Sectional Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This round 3/4 three-strand round pretzel arm rattan three-seat sofa sectional with u-shaped arched
Category

Vintage 1950s American Sectional Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Restored 4-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Corner Sectional Sofa for Six by Ritts
Located in Van Nuys, CA
middle. The sofa features an open 4 pole base along each seat with the square pretzel arm made famous by
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Restored Rattan Side Tables 3-Tier 3/4 Pretzel Arms w/ Formica Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rattan side table 3-tier of shelves with 1 strand 3/4 pretzel rattan arm and a soft beige Formica
Category

Mid-20th Century American Side Tables

Materials

Rattan, Formica

Restored 1930s Six-Strand Square Pretzel Sofa in the Manner of Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original rattan six-strand square pretzel arm three-seat sofa with a wonderfully stacked rattan
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Restored 3/4 Pretzel "Grasshopper" Rattan Side Table w/ Formica Tops Set of 2
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored Single Strand 3/4 pretzel rattan side table 2 -tier of shelves with 1 strand 3/4 pretzel
Category

Vintage 1950s Side Tables

Materials

Rattan, Mahogany

Restored 3/4 Pretzel Rattan 3-Seat Sectional Sofa w/ 2-Tier Side Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This rare find is a 3-strand 3/4 pretzel arm rattan 3-seat sectional sofa paired with a spacious 2
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Rattan

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

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

George Nelson Pretzel Arm Chair
George Nelson Pretzel Arm Chair
H 30 in W 26 in D 18 in
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

Norman Cherner Walnut Pretzel Arm Chair Plycraft Mid-Century Modern
Located in Boise, ID
Great vintage condition.
Category

Vintage 1960s Corner Chairs

Materials

Walnut

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 Plycraft, Norman Cherner
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

Set of 4 Norman Cherner Pretzel Arm Chairs Dining Walnut Mid-Century Modern
Located in Boise, ID
Great condition.
Category

Early 2000s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

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

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

Mid Century Norman Cherner for Plycraft Pretzel Armchair
By Norman Cherner
Located in Las Vegas, NV
1950's Pretzel arm chair designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft. 3 available. All three are
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Norman Cherner Beech Wood Dining Chairs, 8
Located in New York, NY
Norman Cherner (American, 1920-1987), Set of Eight Beech Wood Dining Chairs, including two pretzel
Category

20th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Norman Cherner Beech Wood Dining Chairs, 8
Norman Cherner Beech Wood Dining Chairs, 8
H 31.5 in W 26.75 in D 18.5 in
Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Armchair for Plycraft
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
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

Birch, Walnut, Bentwood

Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Armchair for Plycraft
Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Armchair for Plycraft
H 31.25 in W 25.5 in L 31.25 in
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

Round Pretzel Arm Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco styled round pretzel arm rattan lounge chair with custom-made cushions available C.O.M
Category

2010s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

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Pretzel Arm Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal pretzel arm chair for your home. Each pretzel arm chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using natural fiber, rattan and wood. Find 20 options for an antique or vintage pretzel arm chair now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the pretzel arm chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A pretzel arm chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Norman Cherner, Plycraft and Baker Furniture Company each produced at least one beautiful pretzel arm chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Pretzel Arm Chair?

Prices for a pretzel arm chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $995 and can go as high as $5,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,000.

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.

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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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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.

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Questions About Pretzel Arm Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A chair with arms is an armchair.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Chairs with arms are called armchairs, and there are many styles of them. Examples include club, wingback and roll arm chairs. Find a collection of armchairs on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    There is no difference between a club chair and an armchair; a club chair is a type of armchair. An armchair is any chair with arms, while a club chair is a wide, comfortable type of armchair that is typically clad in leather and features thick upholstery. All club chairs are armchairs, but not all armchairs are club chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of club chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    An accent chair with no arms is typically called a slipper chair. These upholstered chairs originated in Europe during the 18th century and often served as seating in bedrooms. Today, people place slipper chairs in seating areas as well as bedrooms. Find a variety of slipper chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A dining chair with arms is called a carver chair or elbow chair. It is a traditional dining chair with arms added to it for a more structured look and is a popular option for dining seats for a spot to comfortably rest your arms. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Dining chairs without arms are called side chairs. Their counterpart, the armchair, is often found at the head of the table, with the side chairs filling in the seats along the side of the table. Shop a collection of side chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Dining room chairs with arms are simply called armchairs. They are not to be confused with armchairs used in seating areas. A dining chair without arms is a side chair. You'll find a collection of antique and vintage dining chairs on 1stDibs.