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1970s Mid Century Pretzel Armchairs by Plycraft, Pair
By Plycraft
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century pretzel armchairs designed by Norman Cherner and manufactured by Plycraft in the United
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plywood
Mid-Century Modern "Pretzel" Armchair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern "Pretzel" armchair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Birch, Bentwood
Expertly Restored - Set of 4 "Pretzel" Armchairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Laminate, Wood, Walnut, Bentwood
H 31 in W 26 in D 22 in
Set of Four George Nelson ''Pretzel'' Armchair Made by ICF, Italy, 1984-1986
By George Nelson, ICF De Padova
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare and beautiful set of four ''Pretzel'' armchairs made in laminated wood and manufactured in
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Ash
H 30.32 in W 22.84 in D 19.3 in
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
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Set of Two (2) Designer Lucite Decorative Pretzel Armchairs After Norman Cherner
By Norman Cherner
Located in Deland, FL
As elegant as they are rare this exquisite set of custom-made pretzel chairs is unlike anything
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Lucite
H 31 in W 31 in D 24 in
Classic Pair Of Vintage Norman Cherner Plycraft Armchairs c. 1950's
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Pair Of Vintage Norman Cherner for Plycraft Pretzel Armchairs c. 1950's... Great early
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
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 1950s Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Paul Frankl Style Bamboo Pretzel Frame Armchair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Trenton, NJ
Step into a world of boho charm with this Paul Frankl Style Bamboo Pretzel frame Armchair, a
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage Regency Pretzel Back Armchairs Dining Accent Set of 2
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Regency Accent dining armchairs with solid wood frames and new upholstery
Approximate Measurements in
Category
Vintage 1960s Regency Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Velvet
Set of Four Early "Bernardo" Pretzel Chairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft USA
By Norman Cherner
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
"Pretzel" armchair is a classic example of mid-century modern design. Crafted from molded walnut plywood
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Plywood
H 31.5 in W 26 in D 21 in
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
Original Early George Nelson for Herman Miller Pretzel Chair
By George Nelson
Located in Sarasota, FL
George Nelson for Herman Miller pretzel chair. Rare and beautiful chair with very low production
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
Pair of Norman Cherner for Plycraft White Bentwood 'Pretzel' Dining Chairs
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century 'Pretzel' design dining armchairs with white painted bentwood frames
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Paint
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
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
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
H 29.93 in W 27.96 in D 32.29 in
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
H 30.5 in W 26 in D 24 in
Bretzel bamboo armchair
Located in PARIS, FR
Living room armchair made of bamboo in the shape of a pretzel, designed in the 1970s. Very good
Category
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Bamboo
Paul Frankl Style Six-Strand Bamboo Armchair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Trenton, NJ
Step into a world of boho charm with this Paul Frankl Style Bamboo Pretzel frame Armchair, a
Category
20th Century Japanese Bohemian Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Set of Four Italian Rococo Style Venetian Walnut Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome set of four Venetian armchairs or lounge chairs hand-crafted in Italy in the rococo taste
Category
20th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Fabric, Cane
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
Vintage rattan pretzel sofa
By Paul Frankl
Located in AIGNAN, FR
pretzel-shaped armrests and its manufacturing quality.
Sold without cushion, possibility of providing a
Category
Mid-20th Century European Canapes
Materials
Rattan
French Provincial Hollywood Regency Cane Back Pretzel Twist Dining Chair, Set 8
Located in Philadelphia, PA
features (2) armchairs, (6) side chairs, cane back panels, vinyl upholstered seats, pretzel twist carved
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 41.5 in W 25.25 in D 27 in
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 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 1940s Rattan 2 Piece Square Pretzel 4-Strand Chaise Lounge
Located in Van Nuys, CA
the armchair into a chaise lounge and features a soft and comfortable cushion top. The 4-strand arm
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
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
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Living Room Sets
Materials
Rattan
H 30 in W 100 in D 38 in
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
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
H 34.5 in W 22 in D 25 in
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
H 34.5 in W 22 in D 25 in
Vintage Henredon Burl Armchair Dining Desk Chair
By Henredon
Located in Lake Worth, FL
burl wood pretzel back armchair dining desk chair
Approximate measurements in inches
40.75" high at
Category
Vintage 1980s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Burl, Wood
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
Set of Four Post Modern Memphis Era Anna Anselmi for Bieffeplast Chairs
By Anna Anselmi, Bieffeplast
Located in Ferndale, MI
Set of four Memphis era post modern armchairs. Designed by Italian designer Anna Anselmi. Curve
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
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 chairs made of hand crafted
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Foam, Wood
No Reserve
H 32 in W 25 in D 21 in
Rare Set of Four Pretzel Armchairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner, Lou App
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
A rare set of four Rockwell II armchairs by Plycraft in the original ebonized finish. Norman
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plywood, Faux Leather, Beech
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
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rare Prototype Armchair by Norman Cherner
By Norman Cherner
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
We believe this rare and beautiful armchair may have been Norman Cherner's prototype for his iconic
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plywood, Naugahyde
Norman Cherner Pretzel Armchairs
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of 1960s pretzel armchairs by Norman Cherner for plycraft. The distinct wood-bending technique
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Norman Cherner Pretzel Armchair by Plycraft, Circa 1960s
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Peabody, MA
A vintage bentwood pretzel armchair designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft, circa 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
Norman Cherner Pretzel Armchairs for Plycraft, Pair
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of very Original Norman Cherner Pretzel armchairs. Chairs in nice shape, original vinyl seat
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Norman Cherner Plycraft Pretzel Armchairs
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of pretzel armchairs designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft. These chairs likely date from
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
Mid-Century Modern Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Armchair for Plycraft
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern Norman Cherner "Pretzel" armchair for Plycraft.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut
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 Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plywood
Three Original Norman Cherner for Plycraft Pretzel Armchairs
By Norman Cherner
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Three original Norman Cherner for Plycraft pretzel armchairs, circa early 1960s. These sculptural
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Vintage Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Armchair for Plycraft
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic Mid-Century Modern "Pretzel" armchair designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft Co., circa
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch, Walnut, Wood
Pair Paul Frankl Style Five Strand Rattan Pretzel Armchairs
By Paul Frankl
Located in Troy, MI
Pair circa 1940s Paul Frankl style five strand rattan pretzel armchairs. New foam cushions covered
Category
Vintage 1940s Philippine Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, Foam, Fabric, Upholstery
Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Armchairs for Plycraft
By Norman Cherner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Matched pair Norman Cherner design "Pretzel" armchairs for Plycraft, labeled.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Classic Modernist Plywood Pretzel Armchair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Buffalo, NY
Super clean and early set of 4 pretzel armchairs designed by Norman Cherner manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plywood
Vintage rattan pretzel armchair
By Paul Frankl
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Rattan armchair, in the style of Paul T. Frankl, dating from the 60s.
The color of the rattan is
Category
Mid-20th Century European Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Armchair for Plycraft
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
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
George Nelson Pretzel Armchair – Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
A plywood ribbon forms the armrest and seat back, and the seat bottom is a molded plywood disc. This is a simple sculptural design produced in very small numbers around 1957 by Herm...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rare Norman Cherner “Pretzel” Armchair for Plycraft
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic & rare molded plywood armchair designed by American architect Norman Cherner, an innovator in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Wood, Beech
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
Norman Cherner Iconic Mid-Century Modern "Pretzel" armchair for Plycraft Co.
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Belmont, MA
Norman Cherner Iconic Mid-Century Modern "Pretzel" armchair for Plycraft Co., circa 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 30.5 in W 26.5 in D 22 in
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
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
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
Professionally Restored Norman Cherner Plycraft Vintage Pretzel Walnut Armchairs
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1958, the "Pretzel" armchair has an organic form consisting of molded plywood. Light-weight, comfy and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Plywood
H 31.5 in W 24 in D 21 in
Vintage Pair Pretzel Walnut-Plywood Armchairs Norman Cherner Plycraft, Restored
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
! Originally introduced in 1958, the "Pretzel" armchair has an organic form consisting of molded plywood. Light
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Plywood
H 31.5 in W 24 in D 21 in
Norman Cherner for Plycraft Pretzel Chairs
By Norman Cherner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pretzel armchairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft, 1950s. Walnut veneer plywood shells and stained
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple, Walnut, Plywood
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Pretzel Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic pretzel armchair available at 1stDibs. A pretzel armchair — often made from wood, walnut and natural fiber — can elevate any home. There are 42 variations of the antique or vintage pretzel armchair you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect pretzel armchair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each pretzel armchair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Arts and Crafts hallmarks is very popular. A well-made pretzel armchair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Norman Cherner, Plycraft and George Nelson are consistently popular.
How Much is a Pretzel Armchair?
Prices for a pretzel armchair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $10 and can go as high as $16,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,175.
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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.
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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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