Paul Frankl Furniture
Austrian, American, 1886-1958
Born in Vienna, Paul Frankl came to the United States in 1914 as part of a wave of Central European design luminaries — among them Kem Weber, Rudolph Schindler, and Richard Neutra — who were drawn by the energy and optimism of the American scene. Prolific and protean, Frankl would go on to design furnishings that are emblematic of nearly every key stylistic chord in American modernism, from the streamlined Art Deco to free-form organic shapes.
Frankl's Skyscraper cabinets, bookcases and more — introduced in 1924 — are his earliest and best-known designs (and the work by which he is most often represented in institutions, such as New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art). Tall and narrow, the pieces have staggered shelves meant to mimic the setbacks of Manhattan office towers. A later visually expressive line — the Speed chairs and sofas, which have a raked profile suggesting motion — links Frankl to Donald Deskey, Raymond Loewy and other creators of Streamline Moderne design.
Frankl moved to Los Angeles in 1934 and luxuriated in the climate and lifestyle. His designs became lighter and simpler and found an audience among the Hollywood élite. (Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant and Fred Astaire were clients.) Fascinated by Asian arts, Frankl produced numerous pieces — tabletops with edges that curve upward; sofas, chairs and other seating with rattan frames — inspired by Chinese and Japanese forms and materials. In the 1940s, Frankl became one of the first designers to incorporate free-form, biomorphic shapes in his work, as well as novel upholstery fabrics such as denim and nubby wool.
Frankl biographer Christopher Long argues that the designer’s easy, elegant aesthetic had an enormous influence on movie set design. As the furniture below attests, Paul Frankl’s work is ready for its close-up.
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Creator: Paul Frankl
Mid-Century Modernist X Form Low Chest in Rich Brown Walnut by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully fabricated and distinctive Mid-Century Modernist X Form low chest in rich brown Walnut is by the esteemed designer Paul Frankl and originates from the United States...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture
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Brass
Mid-Century Ebonized Walnut & Nickel X Form Pull Nightstands by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
This elegantly reserved Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Nightstands in Ebonized Walnut and Nickel X Form Pulls is by the esteemed designer Paul Frankl and originates from the United St...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture
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Nickel
Seldom seen Mahogany and Cork Desk by Paul Frankl for Johnson
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning mahogany and cork Mid-Century desk by Paul Frankl with three drawers above two cabinets, one fitted with pull out drawers and branded with
"Johnson Furniture Company," all
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture
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Brass
Paul Frankl Set of 4 Plunging Neckline Dining/Game Chairs 1950s
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 "Plunging Neckline" dining/game chairs by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture, American 1950's. Refinished and newly upholstered in white leather. These chairs are both very ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture
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Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Paul Frankl Chest Of Drawers
By Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Modern Chest of drawers in cerused natual oak with a combed oak border. Original brass pulls. Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paul Frankl Set of 6 Oak X- Back Dining chairs 1950s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful set of 6 upholstered Paul Frankl X-Back dining chairs with oak frames 1950s. This set includes 2 captain’s chairs and 4 side chairs.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture
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Upholstery, Foam, Oak
Paul Frankl Continental Mid-Century Walnut and Brass 2-Drawer Console Table
By Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
Continental Mid-Century walnut contole table having two drawers with X-shaped brass drawer pulls, resting on four tapered round legs ending in brass sabots. (PAUL FRANKL)
Wear to...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Furniture
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Metal, Brass
Paul Frankl Continental Mid-Century Walnut and Brass 2-Drawer Console Table
By Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
Continental Mid-Century walnut contole table having two drawers with X-shaped brass drawer pulls, resting on four tapered round legs ending in brass sabots. (PAUL FRANKL)
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Paul Frankl Walnut and Brass Mirror 1950s 'Numbered'
By Paul Frankl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One beautiful and large walnut with brass accents mirror by Paul Frankl. Mirror surrounded by a walnut frame and brass corners. Mirror originally sold with “Buckle Pull...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paul Frankl American Art Deco Oval Black Lacquer & Brass Extension Dining Table
By Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco American dining table with a black lacquered oval extension top with 2 removable leaves, resting on a fluted column brass and cream painted base. (PAUL FRANKL).
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Company 'Pallet' Wooden Writing Desk
By Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century wooden 'pallet' kidney-shaped desk with two drawers flush to desk edge, resting on three rectangular legs with rounded edges. (PAUL FRANKL FOR JO...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Wood
Set of 8 Paul Frankl Continental Ebonized & Upholstered "Skyscraper" Side Chairs
By Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
SET of 8 Continental Art Deco (1929) \"Skyscraper\" dining / side chairs with reeded carved black lacquered curving wooden frames, upholstered in a beige and gold geometric patterned...
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20th Century Biedermeier Paul Frankl Furniture
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Lacquer, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Amoeba Coffee Table by Paul T. Frankl 'Model 5005'
By Paul Frankl
Located in Long Island City, NY
Amoeba coffee table by Paul T. Frankl (Model 5005) by Johnson furniture company with a natural wax cork table top and mahogany legs.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Cork
Paul Frankl Walnut Dresser with Brass Buckle Pulls and Feet 1950s 'Signed'
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautifully crafted walnut dresser with 8 drawers designed by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture (1950s). Accented by solid brass buckle style pulls and feet. Signed in drawer (“Johns...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Wooden Brass X Handle Bedside Table
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid-century wooden bedside table / commodes with an upper cabinet with fold-down drawer above two lower drawers with x-form brass drawer pulls. (Paul Frankl for Johnson Furni...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Paul Frankl Square Cork Top Cocktail / Coffee Table
By Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century square cocktail / coffee table with a cork top and cork veneer, resting on four squared legs. (PAUL FRANKL)
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Wood
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Co. Cork Top Dining Table with Leaves
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century dining / conference table with a rounded rectangular cork top with two removable leaves, resting on two dark-stained wooden legs with V-shaped central supports. ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Furniture
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Wood
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Company Black and White Cork and Wood End
By Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century rectangular end / side table with a white painted cork top resting on a white painted wooden frame with a lower rectangular stretcher shelf and four square legs. (PAUL FR...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Cork, Paint, Wood
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Co. Mid-Century Walnut Six Drawer High Chests
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
2 Mid-Century walnut high chests / dressers with six drawers mounted with X-shaped brass drawer pulls. (PAUL FRANKL FOR JOHNSON FURNITURE CO)(PRIC...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Paul Frankl Armchair for John Stuart
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl, John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this rare model 2254 ½ armchair designed by Paul Frankl in all-original, unrestored condition. It features a sculptural solid wood frame with delicate curve...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Company Ebonized and Limed End Tables
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl, John Stuart Inc., Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Garnerville, NY
A fine pair of limed and ebonized Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Company two drawer end tables. Burn in mark and John Stuart retailer labels are in the top drawer. The pair featur...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
Paul Frankl Bookcase
By Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
Rare custom bookcase/ storage cabinet designed by Paul Frankl. Orange and black lacquered wood, with gold painted face in a snaking geometric motif & thick...
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1930s American Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture
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Glass, Wood
Paul T. Frankl Cork and Mahogany Occasional Table, Model 5026, 1948, USA
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paul T. Frankl Cork and Mahogany Occasional table, Model 5026, Johnson Furniture Company, USA, 1948-1952. 22 h × 30 w × 20 d in. Stenciled manufacturer's mark to underside '5026 #280...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Cork, Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Bed by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous vintage modern bed frame by Paul Frankl features a dark finish, crisscross designed headboard and foot board.
(Please confirm item locatio...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Diminutive Stand / Table Art Deco Skyscraper Furniture Designed by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Buffalo, NY
Extremely rare stand, table model 2188, designed by Paul Frankl, Skyscraper Furniture, c 1928. when sold, only avail at Frankl Galleries, New York...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Wood
Paul Frankl American Mid-Century Square Cork Top Cocktail / Coffee Table
By Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century square cocktail / coffee table with a cork top and cork veneer, resting on four squared legs. (PAUL FRANKL).
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Cork
Paul Frankl Rare Kidney Desk in Mahogany, Birch, Leather and Brass, USA, 1950s
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Company of Grand Rapids rare exquisite desk from Station Wagon Group, USA, 1940s. This organic desk consists of two separate parts - desk top in rich mahogany and three drawer cabinet in mahogany and birch with leather and brass pulls. This modernist design has beautiful and playful elements which allow modifications in orientation. The desk top with legs rests on the cabinet through the use of a circular birch column which can be adjusted anywhere on the cabinet top to create different angles in the configuration and different overall lengths. Truly an iconic design, this chic desk exemplifies Frankl early use of biomorphic form. Branded mark "JOHNSON FURNITURE CO. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH."
Adjustable desk length: 55-66 in
Desk top including legs measurements: H 28.25 x W 48 x D 23.5 in
Cabinet measurements...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Co. American Mid-Century Cork Top Dining Table
By Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century dining / conference table with a rounded rectangular cork top with two removable leaves, resting on two dark-stained wooden legs with V-shaped central supports. ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Cork
Pair of Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Co. Walnut Six Drawer High Dressers
By Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid-century walnut high chests / dressers with six drawers mounted with X-shaped brass drawer pulls. (Paul Frankl For Johnson Furniture Co)(priced as pair).
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Gentleman's Chest of Drawers by Paul Frankl
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
Seven-drawer chest of dark stained wood with brass x-pulls and raised detailing. Simple, elegant form with lots of storage.
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rare Paul Frankl Skyscraper Desk / Bench, Art Deco, Modernist, Cubist
By Paul Frankl
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning and rare bookcase desk and cork top seat designed and manufactured by Paul Frankl, I believe this was a transitional piece designed and built in the mid 1930s, stunning desi...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Wood
Paul Frankl Cork and Ebonized Oak Console Table
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Minimal, Paul Frankl model 5008 console table for Johnson Furniture Company features a natural beige cork top with folded ebonized oak legs.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Oak, Cork
Rare Paul Frankl Cork and Mahogany Kneehole Desk
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
C. 1940s, American, the mahogany eight- drawer desk encased in cork veneer on four sides, with book storage-well on the reverse. Bakelite and brass pulls....
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Cork
Paul Frankl Skyscraper Art Deco Bookcase, Red and Black
By Paul Frankl
Located in Buffalo, NY
Paul Frankl skyscraper Art Deco bookcase, original red and black lacquer finish, amazing patina, hand delivery avail to New York City or anywhere en ...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Paul Frankl Corset Side Chairs
By Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Paul Frankl for Johnson Company Corset side chairs with new upholstery. Iconic design also known as V back chairs. Wood is in original condition ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Espresso Paul Frankl Occasional Tables
By Paul Frankl, Brown Saltman
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman two-tier occasional tables with splayed and tapered legs and espresso finish.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Lacquered Wood Chests of Drawers
By John Stuart Inc., Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
Pair of white lacquered wood chests of drawers with brass cross pull details by Paul Frankl for John Stuart Inc. Signed.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Brass
Open Armchair by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture
By Johnson Furniture Co., Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
Dark stained mahogany frame with modernist lines and open arms. Cut-out, plunging neckline to upholstered seat back. Up to four of these armchairs are available.
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture
Pair of Paul Frankl Mid-Century Modern End Tables
By Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Paul Frankl black cerused Mid-Century modern end tables with stepped motif and smoke glass top.
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1960s Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Wood, Smoked Glass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Mirrored Skyscraper Table Lamps by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco mirrored table lamps by Paul Frankl with alternating bands of silver and peach colored mirrored glass conveying the image of a skyscraper...
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1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Nickel
Cork-Topped End Table by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Tapered dowel legs support a bleached mahogany two (2) drawer end table with a cork top, having hammered brass round pulls.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Brass
Cork End Table by Paul Frankl
By Johnson Furniture Co., Paul Frankl
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A two-tiered end table in mahogany having a triangular cork top and an overhanging lower shelf edged with a lip.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Cork, Mahogany
Glass End Table
By Paul Frankl
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A two-tiered end table with ash dowel legs and thick industrial green-tinted glass having rounded and textured edges. Shelf is 5.75" H.
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Glass, Ash
Paul Frankl Tiered Side or End Tables
By Paul Frankl
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist, simple geometric side tables.,Frank's transitional period,from Art Deco to Modern,, Visually striking.Blond mahogany and black lacquer, Frankl's unique take on the deco st...
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20th Century American Art Deco Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Wood
Paul Frankl furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Paul Frankl furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Paul Frankl furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Paul Frankl were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Planner Group, John Stuart, and Widdicomb Furniture Co.. Prices for Paul Frankl furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $920 and can go as high as $85,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,490.
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