$2,716Sale Price|20% Off
Restored Mid Century 5-Strand Reverse Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Four-strand 3/4 reverse pretzel rattan sofa and five-strand lounge chair set both feature a decorative wave detail on the base. Reminiscent of the sofas done by Paul Frankl in the 1...
Rattan
$3,383Sale Price|20% Off
Restored MCM Paul T Frankl Style Rattan 5-Strand Square Pretzel Lounge Chair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored mid-century six-strand rattan lounge chair features square pretzel arms and a classic stacked base. Each chair blends style and vintage charm with modern co...
Rattan
$1,960Sale Price / item|20% Off
Modernist 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 sloped back.
Rattan
$1,960Sale Price / item|20% Off
Modernist 3-Strand 3/4 Pretzel "Kauai" Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
New old stock three-strand ¾ rattan "Kauai" Lounge Chair featuring 3/4 pretzel chair arms with slopped back.
Rattan
$28,800Sale Price|20% Off
Restored Historic Paul T.Frankl Hand Made 5- Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Extremely rare, museum-quality five-strand square pretzel Chaise Lounge chair was designed by Paul T. Frankl in 1934 using the highest-quality rattan poles and reeds available, and r...
Rattan
Restored Five-Strand Round Full Pretzel Rattan Sofa & Lounge Living Room
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This Mid-century living-room set features the 5-strand round "pretzel" arm design, epitomizing classic Modernism and tiki-luxe style.
Wicker, Rattan
Exquisite Vintage Paul Frankl Style 5-Strand Rattan Cane Art Deco Club Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An absolutely jaw-dropping pair of rare, meticulously restored Art Deco five (5)-strand Pretzel loungers, circa 1950. Matching three-seat sofa available in a separate listing.
Rattan, Cane
$3,864Sale Price / set|20% Off
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.
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Spectacular Paul Frankl Style Art Deco 5-Strand Rattan and Cane Seating Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
An absolutely jaw-dropping rare, meticulously restored Art Deco five (5)-strand Pretzel loungers and matching sofa, circa 1950.
Cane, Rattan
$9,036Sale Price / set|20% Off
Restored Rare 5-Strand "Reverse Pretzel" Rattan Sofa & Lounge Chair Living Room
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully Rare five-strand "Reverse Pretzel" rattan living room set includes one lounge chair and a matching three-seat sofa. Each seat features rounded five-strand "Reverse P...
Rattan
$6,240Sale Price|20% Off
Restored Frankl Style Rattan 5-Strand Square Pretzel Setional Settee Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This restored mid-century rattan five-strand square pretzel three-seat sectional settee with sectional pieces showcases timeless charm styled after the design made famous by Paul Fra...
Rattan
$8,636Sale Price / set|20% Off
Restored 5-Strand Square Pretzel Sofa & Lounge Chair Livingroom Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Five-strand square pretzel style living room set featuring a three-seat sectional sofa and lounge chair. This sofa and chair feature the famous five-strand square pretzel side arms a...
Rattan
$2,702Sale Price / item|20% Off
Modernist 3-Strand 3/4 Pretzel "Kauai" Rattan Settee Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
New old stock 3-strand ¾ rattan loveseat sofa "Kauai" Sofa featuring 3/4 pretzel chair arms with loop center feet.
Rattan
$3,640Sale Price / item|20% Off
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 loop center feet.
Rattan
$11,196Sale Price / set|20% Off
Modernist 3-Strand 3/4 Pretzel "Kauai" Rattan Living Room Set, 6 Pieces
Located in Van Nuys, CA
New Old stock 3-strand 3/4 pretzel six-piece living room set featuring “Kauai“ designs chair and sofa pair with round tables.
Rattan
Restored 5-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Designed in the manner of Paul Frankl this five-strand rattan lounge chair features square pretzel arms and the classic stacked rattan base with "Martinique Banana Leaf" cu...
Rattan
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H 30 in W 32 in D 32 in
Restored Rattan 5-Strand Square Pretzel Lounge Chair w/ Martinique Cushions
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Designed in the manner of Paul Frankl this five-strand rattan lounge chair features square pretzel arms and the classic stacked rattan base with "Martinique Banana Leaf" cushions fea...
Rattan
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H 30 in W 32 in D 32 in
Restored Rattan 5-Strand Square Pretzel Lounge Chair w/ Martinique Cushions
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Designed in the manner of Paul Frankl this five-strand rattan lounge chair features square pretzel arms and the classic stacked rattan base with "Martinique Banana Leaf" cushions fea...
Rattan
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H 27 in W 32.5 in D 35.5 in
Exquisite Vintage Paul Frankl Style 5-Strand Rattan Cane Art Deco Club Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An absolutely jaw-dropping pair of rare, meticulously restored Art Deco five (5)-strand Pretzel loungers, circa 1950. Matching three-seat sofa available in a separate listing.
Cane, Rattan
Paul Frankl Inspired 5-Strand "Reverse Pretzel" Rattan Lounge Chair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored “Reverse Pretzel” arm rattan lounge chair with a stacked loop base inspired by Paul Frankl. Custom cushions C.O.M. (Customers Own Material) are included in the price. Sim...
Rattan
Restored 5-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Settee with Stacked Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Designed in the manner of Paul Frankl this Five-strand rattan Sectional Setee features square pretzel arms and the classic stacked rattan base. 1950, United States We only purcha...
Rattan
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H 32 in W 53 in D 35 in
Restored Frankl Style Rattan 5-Strand Square Pretzel Setional Settee Sofa
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This restored mid-century rattan five-strand square pretzel three-seat sectional settee with sectional pieces showcases timeless charm styled after the design made famous by Paul Fra...
Fabric, Rattan
Restored 3-Strand 3/4 Pretzel "Kauai" 3 Seat Rattan Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored Paul T. Frankl inspired 3-strand 3/4, three-seat rattan "Kauai" Sofa featuring 3/4 pretzel chair arms with loop center feet.
Rattan
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 chair arms with loop center feet and fold-out queen mattress.
Rattan
Mid Century 5-Strand "Reverse Pretzel" Rattan Lounge Chair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored "Reverse Pretzel" arm rattan lounge chair with a stacked loop base. Custom cushions C.O.M. (Customers Own Material) are included in the price. Simply supply the fabric and...
Rattan
Midcentury Pretzel Bamboo Sofa, Style of Henry Olko
By Henry Olko
Located in everton lymington, GB
Vintage Pretzel Bamboo sofa, in the style of Paul Frankl Henry Olko with exceptional quality and out of this world levels of detail. It's a sculptured piece with a 5 strand a...
Bamboo, Rattan
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