$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 32 in W 101 in D 36 in
Paul Frankl Pretzel Six Strand 4-Seat Rattan Bamboo Sofa
By Paul Frankl
Located in Pasadena, TX
Paul Frankl Pretzel 4-seat rattan bamboo sofa. Rare 4 seat version this classic design.
Bamboo
$4,000Sale Price|33% Off
H 31 in W 77 in D 40 in
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-strand three-seat bamboo and rattan sofa with loose seat and back upholstered cushions.
Fabric, Bamboo, Foam
Paul Frankl Pretzel 4 Seat Rattan Sofa.
By Paul Frankl
Located in Miami, FL
Paul Frankl Pretzel 4 seat Rattan Bamboo Sofa.
Bamboo, Rattan
$3,500
H 16 in W 38.75 in D 21.75 in
1940s Paul Frankl Attributed Rattan + Bamboo Stacked Pretzel Coffee Table Patina
By Paul Frankl
Located in Hyattsville, MD
This one is a real unrestored survivor. Heavily worn and patinated. Especially the edge banding, which is chipped and has some very old patch work spots. But this table is holding t...
Wood
$16,389
H 29.14 in W 59.06 in D 30.71 in
Rattan Wicker Corner Pretzel Sofa Paul Frankl Style, Italy, 1940s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Rome, IT
Pretzel corner rattan sofa designed in the manner of Paul Frankl. This unique sofa features a bent rattan base with four-strand square pretzel arms and it is a solid single curved ra...
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Cane
$10,000 / set
H 30.5 in W 80 in D 39.63 in
Paul Frankl Pretzel Sunroom Rattan Six Strand 3-Seat Sofa Armchair Coffee Table
By Paul Frankl
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Sofa, Chair and Table all are included in this sale. Back cushions weigh a ton. Fabric is decent. Heavy wear to coffee table, especially in the edge banding. Chair L 33.25 x D 39...
Bamboo, Rattan
$6,450Sale Price|40% Off
H 31 in W 77 in D 35 in
Restored 1930s Six-Strand Square Pretzel Sofa in the Manner of Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
(Herb Sr. and Shirley Ritts) Tropitan Seven Seas Rattan Paul Frankl Tropical Sun Rattan These designers and companies helped to popularize rattan furniture in the United States dur...
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
$2,341
H 33.08 in W 26.78 in D 33.08 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo Lounge Pretzel Armchair with Original Cushions
By Paul Frankl
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo Lounge Pretzel Armchair with Original Cushions in the style of Paul Frankl. 1960s
Bamboo, Rattan
$3,840Sale Price|40% Off
H 31 in W 56 in D 36.5 in
Restored Paul Frankl Six-Strand Square Pretzel Stacked Rattan Loveseat
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Paul Frankl Styled Six-strand square pretzel arm rattan loveseat.
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, PVC
Bamboo and rattan pretzel-shaped armchair, France, 1950s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Pretzel-shaped armchair in the Paul Frankl style in bamboo and rattan 1950.
Bamboo, Rattan
Bamboo Pretzel Sofa Attributed to Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in South Bend, IN
A very nice bamboo Pretzel sofa attributed to Paul Frankl. The sofa features an unmistakable six-strand pretzel design.
Bamboo
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 unmistakable six-strand pretzel design.
Bamboo
Pair of Paul Frankl Style Double Bamboo Pretzel Lounge Chairs
By Paul Frankl
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of Paul Frankl style double bamboo Pretzel lounge chairs.
Bamboo
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.
Bamboo, Rattan
Pretzel Strand Club Chair by Paul Frankl, 1940s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Hilversum, NL
Own a true piece of design history with this exquisite Pretzel Strand Club Chair by Paul Frankl, designed in the 1940s. This chair captures the timeless sophistication of mid-century...
Bamboo
Sold
H 30 in W 69 in D 32 in
Mid-Century Modern Rattan and Bamboo Pretzel Sofa in the Style of Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A mid-20th century rattan and bamboo 3-seat upholstered pretzel sofa in the style of Paul Frankl.
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Paul Frankl Style Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge with Ottoman
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Designed in the manner of Paul Frankl, this six-strand, rattan lounge chair features square pretzel arms with matching Ottoman.
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
Restored Paul Frankl Style Square Pretzel Rattan Armchairs, Pair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Six strand square pretzel arm rattan occasional chairs with stacked base in the manner of Paul Frankl Pair.
Steel
Square Pretzel Rattan Four-Seat Sectional Sofa by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Square pretzel rattan sectional sofa designed by Paul Frankl.
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
Rare Museum Quality Six-Strand Square Pretzel Settee by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Paul Frankl six-strand square pretzel rattan arm settee.
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Sold
H 36 in W 35 in D 38 in
Rare Museum Quality Six-Strand Square Pretzel Lounge Chair by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Paul Frankl six strand square Pretzel rattan arm lounge chair.
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Sold
H 36 in W 35 in L 36 in
Rare Museum Quality Six-Strand Square Pretzel Lounge Chair by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Paul Frankl six Strand Square Pretzel rattan arm lounge chair.
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Sold
H 36 in W 105 in D 39 in
Rare Museum Quality Restored Nine-Strand Square Pretzel Sofa by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Paul Frankl nine-strand square pretzel arm rattan sofa.
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Sold
H 31 in W 77 in D 35 in
Restored 1930s Six-Strand Square Pretzel Sofa in the Manner of Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1930s rattan six-strand square pretzel arm three-seat sofa with a wonderfully stacked rattan base and white covered cushions, This sofa is in the manner of Paul Frankl.
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
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 and with upholstered back and seat cushions.
Bamboo
Paul Frankl Style Bamboo Pretzel-Arm Settee, 3
Located in Astoria, NY
Bamboo three-piece pretzel-arm settee, breaking into three pieces comprising a pair, in the manner of Paul Frankl, each with opposing bent-bamboo arms and upholstered back and seat c...
Bamboo
Sold
H 28 in W 30 in D 38 in
Vintage Tropitan Paul Frankl Style Bamboo Rattan Pretzel Club Lounge Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Tropitan Paul Frankl Style Bamboo Rattan "Pretzel" Club Lounge Chair.
Bamboo, Wood
Restored Paul Frankl Six-Strand Square Pretzel Stacked Rattan Loveseat
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Paul Frankl six-strand square pretzel arm rattan loveseat.
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, PVC
Restored Art deco Six-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge chairs, Pair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Six-strand square pretzel arm rattan occasional chairs with stacked base in the manner of Paul Frankl, pair. 1930, United States We only purchase and sell only the best and finest ...
Steel
Bamboo Pretzel Sectional Sofa by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An amazing three-piece bamboo "Pretzel" sectional, design by Paul Frankl n the 1940s.
Fabric, Bamboo
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 quality example of vintage craftsmanship with a touch of Tropical flair.
Bamboo, Rattan
Paul Frankl Style Bamboo "pretzel" Rocking Lounge Chair, c.1940's
By Paul Frankl
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic triple band bamboo "pretzel" rocking lounge chair in the manner of Paul Frankl, great design, extremely comfortable, retains original fabric cushions, hand delivery avail to ...
Fabric, Bamboo
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H 28.35 in W 26.78 in D 32.68 in
Paul Frankl Style Pretzel Bamboo Patio Lounge Chair, Mid-Century Modern
By Paul Frankl
Located in Antwerp, BE
One of bend bamboo lounge chairs in the style of Paul Frankl. Features sculptural circular armrests and colorful plaid cushions. This Art Deco-inspired set retains a timeless style t...
Faux Bamboo
Bamboo Rattan Pretzel Queen Bed in the Style of Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Beautiful midcentury or art deco style bedroom set. Includes one queen size bed frame. It is modeled after the smaller beds often found in the post-war era in the style of Faul Frank...
Bamboo, Rattan, Hardwood
Pair of Bamboo Art Deco Pretzel Lounge Chairs Attributed to Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of bamboo Art Deco Pretzel lounge chairs attributed to Paul Frankl, Classic 1940s, 1950s Triple banded Bamboo lounge chairs, cushions reupholstered at some point, fairly recent,...
Fabric, Bamboo
Sold
H 31 in W 75 in D 30 in
Paul Frankl 5 Strand Pretzel Patio Furniture Set for Porch Pretzel Furniture
By Paul Frankl
Located in Rochester, NY
Gorgeous, immaculate Paul Frankl 5 strand set: 3 person sofa couch, 2 armchairs, 3 side tables and 1 coffee table. This set is vintage perfection at it’s finest! DIMENSIONS 3 seat ...
Bamboo, Rattan
Paul Frankl Style Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge with Ottoman
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Designed in the manner of Paul Frankl, this six-strand, rattan lounge chair features square pretzel arms with matching ottoman.
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
Pretzel Bamboo Rocking Chair after Frankl
By Tropi-cal, Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
Design reminiscent of Paul Frankl, circa 1940/1950's, clean ready to use condition.
Upholstery, Bamboo
Attributed Paul Frankl Pretzel Chair, Original Art Deco Period
By Paul Frankl
Located in London, GB
Effortlessly chic, collectable timeless piece. Steam bent bamboo cane in ideal condition with heavy solid construction. The design - building further on his modernist vernacular and ...
Bamboo, Cane
Sold
H 30 in W 31 in D 36 in
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 frame, recently reupholstered in a Moroccan print high end woven fabric with a jut...
Fabric, Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan, Reed, Wood
Restored Paul Frankl Six-Strand Square Pretzel Stacked Rattan Loveseat
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Paul Frankl six-strand square pretzel arm rattan loveseat.
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, PVC
Sold
H 32 in W 30 in D 60 in
Restored Three Strand Pretzel w/ Adjustable back in the style of Paul Frankl.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage 1950 three strand pretzel rattan lounge chair with a fully adjustable back in the style of Paul Frankl.
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Pretzel Bamboo Sofa, Paul Frankl Style Ficks Reed
By Paul Frankl
Located in everton lymington, GB
Vintage pretzel bamboo sofa, Paul Frankl Ficks Reed in style It's a sculptured frame and the armrests are shaped for sheer comfort cleaned and polished but we've retained the amazi...
Bamboo
Paul Frankl-Style Rattan Bamboo Pretzel Lounge Chair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Portland, OR
Vintage, mid-century modern bamboo "pretzel" lounge chair in the style of Paul Frankl.
Fabric, Bamboo
Pair of Paul Frankl Style Rattan Pretzel Lounge Chairs
By Paul Frankl
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Paul Frankl Style Rattan Pretzel Chairs, circa 1940s. Three-Piece settee, side tables and cocktail table also available.
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
1930s Paul Frankl Designed Pretzel Rattan One Piece Sofa
By Paul Frankl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Extremely rare six-strand, one-piece Paul Frankl style sofa. Includes six new custom-made cushions. Indoor/outdoor washable white cotton duck fabric with zippers for easy removal. Cu...
Metal
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Walnut
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
$14,950 / item
H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in New York, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Velvet, Walnut
$5,950 / set
H 16 in W 13.5 in D 4 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Murano Glass Wall Sconces in Smoked Silver Finish
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano sconces in smoked and silver glass. We loved the organic shape of the sconces and their dynamic design. This pair has been newly wired to fit US standards and is in ve...
Murano Glass
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$4,360 / item
H 28.35 in W 40.16 in D 34.65 in
"Pietra" Curved Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Pietra from Italian: Stone The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves ...
Bouclé
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
Vintage Coastal Palm Print Rattan Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your living space with this exquisite vintage coastal rattan sofa, a stunning fusion of tropical elegance and timeless craftsmanship. Featuring a beautifully curved rattan fr...
Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan
Hawaiian Koa Wood Coffee Table
Located in Pomona, CA
Mid-century, solid koa wood coffee table. This piece is solid, sturdy, and free of any significant damage. There are some tiny natural-forming hairline cracks, which you can proba...
Wood
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
$2,825 / item
H 7 in Dm 18 in
Leather Pendant Light in Camel, Capa, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of Colombian artist Fernan...
Brass
Bamboo — the reed-like, woody grass revered the world over for its attractiveness, durability and unbeatable versatility — has a purity and elegance that Ming Dynasty dignitaries, European royals and workaday folks alike have appreciated for centuries. Antique and vintage bamboo furniture can help introduce an air of relaxation in any space, and pairs well with chinoiserie decor and a range of porcelain decorative objects.
So why is bamboo — in its many forms — so enduringly popular? The grass itself is classic-looking and pleasingly geometric, and it evokes a subtle exoticism that’s both glamorous and (due in large part to its sustainability) highly attainable.
Bamboo is harder than mahogany. It’s a rigid and hollow reed, and as such it is not rattan, which is dense, steamable and bendable, and has become its own ultimate decorative-arts chameleon over the years. But like rattan, bamboo is an organic material that provides a link to nature, helping us to bring a bit of the outside in, in an elegant yet no-frills way that seems comforting and familiar. Plus, bamboo’s lightness and slight irregularities make it the perfect counterpoint to heavy-feeling interiors.
For organic modern interiors — or any space that would benefit from a dose of the natural world — a variety of vintage bamboo outdoor furniture, side tables, dining chairs and more can be found on 1stDibs.
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.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
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.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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