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Norman Cherner Pretzel Chair

Norman Cherner Pretzel Chairs for Plycraft - Set of Four
Norman Cherner Pretzel Chairs for Plycraft - Set of Four

Norman Cherner Pretzel Chairs for Plycraft - Set of Four

$3,200Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 30.5 in W 25.5 in D 24 in

Norman Cherner Pretzel Chairs for Plycraft - Set of Four

By Plycraft, Norman Cherner

Located in Miami, FL

Set of four early edition Cherner Pretzel chairs originally designed to by Norman Cherner for

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Plywood

A Norman Cherner Pretzel Armchair, Plycraft, USA, 1960s
A Norman Cherner Pretzel Armchair, Plycraft, USA, 1960s

A Norman Cherner Pretzel Armchair, Plycraft, USA, 1960s

$3,341

H 31.5 in W 17.33 in D 21.66 in

A Norman Cherner Pretzel Armchair, Plycraft, USA, 1960s

By Norman Cherner

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

An original Norman Cherner pretzel chair, made by Plycraft, USA in the 1960s. Bentwood frame. Good

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of uncommon 1965 Plycraft bent wood walnut side chairs
Pair of uncommon 1965 Plycraft bent wood walnut side chairs

Pair of uncommon 1965 Plycraft bent wood walnut side chairs

$2,999 / set

H 28.5 in W 18.25 in D 19.5 in

Pair of uncommon 1965 Plycraft bent wood walnut side chairs

By Plycraft

Located in Phoenix, AZ

likely designed by George Mulhauser, but they share some design elements in common with Norman Cherner

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Bentwood

Mid-Century Vintage Pretzel Chair by Norman Cherner
Mid-Century Vintage Pretzel Chair by Norman Cherner

Mid-Century Vintage Pretzel Chair by Norman Cherner

By Plycraft, Norman Cherner

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Don't miss out on an incredible mid-century modern icon with Norman Cherner's masterpiece, the

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Bentwood, Plywood

Mid-Century Vintage Pretzel Chair by Norman Cherner
Mid-Century Vintage Pretzel Chair by Norman Cherner

Mid-Century Vintage Pretzel Chair by Norman Cherner

By Plycraft, Norman Cherner

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Don't miss out on an incredible mid-century modern icon with Norman Cherner's masterpiece, the

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Bentwood, Plywood

Pair of Norman Cherner Pretzel Armchairs, Plycraft, USA, 1960s
Pair of Norman Cherner Pretzel Armchairs, Plycraft, USA, 1960s

Pair of Norman Cherner Pretzel Armchairs, Plycraft, USA, 1960s

$6,664 / set

H 31.5 in W 17.33 in D 21.66 in

Pair of Norman Cherner Pretzel Armchairs, Plycraft, USA, 1960s

By Norman Cherner

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A pair of original Norman Cherner pretzel dining chairs, made by Plycraft, USA in the 1960s

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Two (2) Designer Lucite Decorative Pretzel Armchairs After Norman Cherner
Set of Two (2) Designer Lucite Decorative Pretzel Armchairs After Norman Cherner

Set of Two (2) Designer Lucite Decorative Pretzel Armchairs After Norman Cherner

By Norman Cherner

Located in Deland, FL

) and modeled after the iconic pretzel chair designed by Norman Cherner. Expertly designed and crafted

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Lucite

Norman Cherner, Plycraft, Mid-Century Modern, Pretzel Dining Chairs, USA, 1960s
Norman Cherner, Plycraft, Mid-Century Modern, Pretzel Dining Chairs, USA, 1960s

Norman Cherner, Plycraft, Mid-Century Modern, Pretzel Dining Chairs, USA, 1960s

By Plycraft, Norman Cherner

Located in Manhasset, NY

Norman Cherner, Plycraft, Mid-Century Modern, Six Pretzel Dining Arm Chairs, USA, 1960s Six

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Plycraft Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Bentwood Armchairs USA 1960s, a Pair, Signed
Plycraft Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Bentwood Armchairs USA 1960s, a Pair, Signed

Plycraft Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Bentwood Armchairs USA 1960s, a Pair, Signed

By Plycraft, Norman Cherner

Located in Miami, FL

s an original pair of 1960s Norman Cherner for Plycraft bentwood Pretzel chairs. These Iconic

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Side Arm Chair Made by Plycraft 1960's
Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Side Arm Chair Made by Plycraft 1960's

Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Side Arm Chair Made by Plycraft 1960's

$2,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 31.5 in W 26.5 in D 21 in

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

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Chairs, Made by Plycraft, USA, 1960s
Set of Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Chairs, Made by Plycraft, USA, 1960s

Set of Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Chairs, Made by Plycraft, USA, 1960s

By Norman Cherner, Plycraft

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A set of four original Norman Cherner pretzel dining chairs, made by Plycraft, USA, in the 1960s

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Norman Cherner Plycraft Pretzel Arm Chairs Set of 4
Norman Cherner Plycraft Pretzel Arm Chairs Set of 4

Norman Cherner Plycraft Pretzel Arm Chairs Set of 4

$3,800 / set

H 31 in W 25 in D 18 in

Norman Cherner Plycraft Pretzel Arm Chairs Set of 4

By Norman Cherner

Located in Bradenton, FL

Set of 4 Mid-Century Norman Cherner Plycraft Arm Chairs. Chairs are of classic design with original

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Plywood

Expertly Restored - Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Arm Chair for Plycraft
Expertly Restored - Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Arm Chair for Plycraft

Expertly Restored - Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Arm Chair for Plycraft

By Norman Cherner, Plycraft

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This striking Mid-Century Modern armchair, designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft, is a true

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Bentwood

Classic Mid Century Pretzel Arm Chair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
Classic Mid Century Pretzel Arm Chair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft

Classic Mid Century Pretzel Arm Chair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft

By Plycraft, Norman Cherner

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

Pair of Norman Cherner for Plycraft White Bentwood 'Pretzel' Dining Chairs
Pair of Norman Cherner for Plycraft White Bentwood 'Pretzel' Dining Chairs

Pair of Norman Cherner for Plycraft White Bentwood 'Pretzel' Dining Chairs

By Norman Cherner, Plycraft

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of American Mid-Century 'Pretzel' design dining armchairs with white painted bentwood frames

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Paint

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set of 4 Lucite pretzel chairs, after Cherner     (available as single or pair)
set of 4 Lucite pretzel chairs, after Cherner     (available as single or pair)

set of 4 Lucite pretzel chairs, after Cherner (available as single or pair)

By Norman Cherner

Located in Canaan, CT

Everyone loves the Cherner chair, Plycraft made it quite famous. This I believe is a later take on

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Lucite

Norman Cherner Pretzel Chairs
Norman Cherner Pretzel Chairs

Norman Cherner Pretzel Chairs

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H 31 in W 26 in D 18 in

Norman Cherner Pretzel Chairs

By Norman Cherner

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

This pair of Cherner Pretzel Chairs for Plycraft feature leather seat and back cushions. These

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Norman Cherner Pretzel Chairs for Plycraft
Norman Cherner Pretzel Chairs for Plycraft

Norman Cherner Pretzel Chairs for Plycraft

By Norman Cherner, Plycraft

Located in Dallas, TX

The Pretzel chair is an iconic piece of American furniture, designed in the 1950s by designer

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Plycraft Norman Cherner Pretzel Chair
Plycraft Norman Cherner Pretzel Chair

Plycraft Norman Cherner Pretzel Chair

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H 48 in W 26 in D 23 in

Plycraft Norman Cherner Pretzel Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

1960s Classic Pretzel chair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft with original wool blend material

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Early Norman Cherner Pretzel Chair for Plycraft in Walnut, c. 1960
Early Norman Cherner Pretzel Chair for Plycraft in Walnut, c. 1960

Early Norman Cherner Pretzel Chair for Plycraft in Walnut, c. 1960

By Norman Cherner

Located in Deland, FL

A rare and exceptional design piece by Norman Cherner for Plycraft. Constructed from walnut

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Chairs, Made by Plycraft, USA, 1960s
Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Chairs, Made by Plycraft, USA, 1960s

Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Chairs, Made by Plycraft, USA, 1960s

By Norman Cherner, Plycraft

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A stunning pair of original Norman Cherner Pretzel chairs, made by Playcraft USA in the 1960s

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Norman Cherner Pair of Plycraft Pretzel Chairs
Norman Cherner Pair of Plycraft Pretzel Chairs

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

Pretzel Armchair by Norman Cherner
Pretzel Armchair by Norman Cherner

Pretzel Armchair by Norman Cherner

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H 31.5 in W 26.5 in D 21.5 in

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

Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Armchairs for Plycraft
Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Armchairs for Plycraft

Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Armchairs for Plycraft

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H 31 in W 26.38 in D 23.63 in

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

Mid Century Norman Cherner for Plycraft Pretzel Armchair
Mid Century Norman Cherner for Plycraft Pretzel Armchair

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

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Six "Pretzel" Chairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft, 1965
Six "Pretzel" Chairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft, 1965

Six "Pretzel" Chairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft, 1965

By Plycraft, Norman Cherner

Located in Southampton, NJ

A beautiful set of six freshly reupholstered and cushioned "Pretzel" chairs designed by Norman

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

Vintage Sculptural "Pretzel" Dining Chairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
Vintage Sculptural "Pretzel" Dining Chairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft

Vintage Sculptural "Pretzel" Dining Chairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft

By Plycraft, Norman Cherner

Located in North Hollywood, CA

An iconic vintage "Pretzel" dining chairs designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft in the United

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plywood

Set of 6 Norman Cherner for Plycraft Walnut Pretzel Dining Chairs
Set of 6 Norman Cherner for Plycraft Walnut Pretzel Dining Chairs

Set of 6 Norman Cherner for Plycraft Walnut Pretzel Dining Chairs

By Plycraft, Norman Cherner

Located in Southampton, NJ

A set of 6 Pretzel dining chairs designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft. The set consists of two

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern 10 Pretzel Dining Chairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
Mid-Century Modern 10 Pretzel Dining Chairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft

Mid-Century Modern 10 Pretzel Dining Chairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft

By Plycraft, Norman Cherner

Located in Manhasset, NY

Mid-Century Modern Set of 10 Pretzel chairs/Armchairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft U.S.A

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Norman Cherner for Plycraft Mid Century Pretzel Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Norman Cherner for Plycraft Mid Century Pretzel Dining Chairs, Set of 6

Norman Cherner for Plycraft Mid Century Pretzel Dining Chairs, Set of 6

By Plycraft, Norman Cherner

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Norman Cherner for Plycraft Mid Century Pretzel Dining Chairs - Set of 6 The armchairs measure

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Norman Cherner for Plycraft Mid Century Pretzel Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Norman Cherner for Plycraft Mid Century Pretzel Dining Chairs, Set of 6

Norman Cherner for Plycraft Mid Century Pretzel Dining Chairs, Set of 6

By Plycraft, Norman Cherner

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Norman Cherner for Plycraft mid century Pretzel dining chairs - Set of 6 Each chair measures: 17

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Classic Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft, Pretzel Captain
Classic Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft, Pretzel Captain

Classic Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft, Pretzel Captain

By Plycraft, Norman Cherner

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic set of six dining chairs designed by Norman Cherner manufactured by Plycraft, Featuring two

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Bentwood

Pair of Vintage Norman Cherner Pretzel Arm Chairs
Pair of Vintage Norman Cherner Pretzel Arm Chairs

Pair of Vintage Norman Cherner Pretzel Arm Chairs

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H 31.5 in W 21.5 in D 25.5 in

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!

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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Norman Cherner Pretzel Armchairs for Plycraft, Pair
Norman Cherner Pretzel Armchairs for Plycraft, Pair

Norman Cherner Pretzel Armchairs for Plycraft, Pair

By Plycraft, Norman Cherner

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of very Original Norman Cherner Pretzel armchairs. Chairs in nice shape, original vinyl seat

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Norman Cherner for Plycraft Bentwood Pretzel Chair
Mid-Century Modern Norman Cherner for Plycraft Bentwood Pretzel Chair

Mid-Century Modern Norman Cherner for Plycraft Bentwood Pretzel Chair

By Plycraft, Norman Cherner

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This unique Cherner bentwood chair is widely praised for it's innovative sculptural design. Tapered

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Midcentury Norman Cherner Round Table and 5 Pretzel Bentwood Chairs for Plycraft
Midcentury Norman Cherner Round Table and 5 Pretzel Bentwood Chairs for Plycraft

Midcentury Norman Cherner Round Table and 5 Pretzel Bentwood Chairs for Plycraft

By Norman Cherner, Plycraft

Located in Milford, NH

chair, with round dining table with tapered legs, designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft. The table is

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of Norman Cherner Bentwood Pretzel Chairs in Walnut for Plycraft
Pair of Norman Cherner Bentwood Pretzel Chairs in Walnut for Plycraft

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

Norman Cherner for Plycraft "Pretzel" Arm Chair
Norman Cherner for Plycraft "Pretzel" Arm Chair

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.

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Vintage 1960s American Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 1964 Norman Cherner Plycraft Pretzel Armchairs
Pair of 1964 Norman Cherner Plycraft Pretzel Armchairs

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

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Vintage 1960s American Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Norman Cherner Pretzel Chairs
Norman Cherner Pretzel Chairs

Norman Cherner Pretzel Chairs

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H 31 in W 26 in D 19 in

Norman Cherner Pretzel Chairs

By Norman Cherner, Plycraft

Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA

Norman Cherner Pretzel chairs for Plycraft. Set of six chairs (two armchairs and four side chairs

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Chair for Plycraft
Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Chair for Plycraft

Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Chair for Plycraft

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H 31 in W 17 in D 21.25 in

Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Chair for Plycraft

By Norman Cherner, Plycraft

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Amazing vintage "Pretzel" chair designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft in the United States, circa

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Early Norman Cherner Pretzel Chair for Plycraft, USA
Early Norman Cherner Pretzel Chair for Plycraft, USA

Early Norman Cherner Pretzel Chair for Plycraft, USA

By Norman Cherner

Located in Toronto, ON

This iconic bentwood Pretzel armchair by Norman Cherner combines function with style and elegance.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood

Bernardo Label Pretzel Chair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft, circa 1950s
Bernardo Label Pretzel Chair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft, circa 1950s

Bernardo Label Pretzel Chair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft, circa 1950s

By Plycraft, Norman Cherner

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Early example of Norman Cherner’s “pretzel” chair designed for Plycraft. In beautiful original

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

Materials

Walnut, Plywood

Mid-Century Modern Side Chair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft, circa 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Side Chair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft, circa 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Side Chair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft, circa 1950s

By Plycraft, Norman Cherner

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Early example of Norman Cherner’s “pretzel” chair designed for Plycraft. In beautiful original

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Plywood

Set of 4 Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Chairs
Set of 4 Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Chairs

Set of 4 Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Chairs

By Norman Cherner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Original Norman Cherner pretzel dining chairs, made by Plycraft, USA in the 1960s. Bentwood frame

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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Bentwood Pretzel Chairs Attributed to Norman Cherner for Plycraft
Bentwood Pretzel Chairs Attributed to Norman Cherner for Plycraft

Bentwood Pretzel Chairs Attributed to Norman Cherner for Plycraft

By Norman Cherner, Plycraft

Located in Miami, FL

Bentwood Pretzel Chairs Attributed to Norman Cherner for Plycraft Offered for sale is a set of

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Chair, Made by Plycraft, USA, 1960s
Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Chair, Made by Plycraft, USA, 1960s

Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Chair, Made by Plycraft, USA, 1960s

By Norman Cherner, Plycraft

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

An original Norman Cherner pretzel dining chair, made by Plycraft, USA in the 1960s. Bentwood frame

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Chairs, Made by Plycraft, USA, 1960s
Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Chairs, Made by Plycraft, USA, 1960s

Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Chairs, Made by Plycraft, USA, 1960s

By Norman Cherner, Plycraft

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A pair of original Norman Cherner pretzel dining chairs, made by Plycraft, USA in the 1960s

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Sculptural "Pretzel" Dining Chairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
Vintage Sculptural "Pretzel" Dining Chairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft

Vintage Sculptural "Pretzel" Dining Chairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft

By Norman Cherner, Plycraft

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Stunning vintage sculptural "Pretzel" dining chairs designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft in the

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Arm-Less Pretzel Chair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Arm-Less Pretzel Chair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Arm-Less Pretzel Chair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft

By Norman Cherner, Plycraft

Located in Lafayette, IN

This is a beautiful example of the iconic "Pretzel" chair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft. This is

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Plywood

Pair of Norman Cherner Pretzel Armchairs, Plycraft, USA, 1960s
Pair of Norman Cherner Pretzel Armchairs, Plycraft, USA, 1960s

Pair of Norman Cherner Pretzel Armchairs, Plycraft, USA, 1960s

By Norman Cherner, Plycraft

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A pair of original Norman Cherner pretzel dining chairs, made by Plycraft, USA in the 1960s

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Norman Cherner Pretzel Armchair for Plycraft Walnut Upholstery 1960s MCM Classic
Norman Cherner Pretzel Armchair for Plycraft Walnut Upholstery 1960s MCM Classic

Norman Cherner Pretzel Armchair for Plycraft Walnut Upholstery 1960s MCM Classic

By Plycraft, Norman Cherner

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Iconic Pretzel armchair designed by Norman Cherner and made by Plycraft, still retaining original

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Identical Pair of Norman Cherner, Plycraft Pretzel Armchairs, circa 1963
Identical Pair of Norman Cherner, Plycraft Pretzel Armchairs, circa 1963

Identical Pair of Norman Cherner, Plycraft Pretzel Armchairs, circa 1963

By Norman Cherner, Plycraft

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Iconic pair of pretzel chairs designed by Norman Cherner and made by Plycraft. These chairs are

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set of Four Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Chairs, Made by Plycraft, USA, 1960s
Set of Four Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Chairs, Made by Plycraft, USA, 1960s

Set of Four Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Chairs, Made by Plycraft, USA, 1960s

By Norman Cherner, Plycraft

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A set of four original Norman Cherner pretzel dining chairs, made by Plycraft, USA in the 1960s

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Bentwood & Leather "Pretzel" Chair by Norman Cherner
Vintage Bentwood & Leather "Pretzel" Chair by Norman Cherner

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

Set of Eight Norman Cherner for Plycraft Walnut and Beech Dining Chairs, 1950s
Set of Eight Norman Cherner for Plycraft Walnut and Beech Dining Chairs, 1950s

Set of Eight Norman Cherner for Plycraft Walnut and Beech Dining Chairs, 1950s

By Norman Cherner

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

Set of eight, Norman Cherner dining chairs, two pretzel and six side chairs. All original, one

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Walnut

Set of Six Norman Cherner Dining Chairs, Plycraft, USA, 1960s
Set of Six Norman Cherner Dining Chairs, Plycraft, USA, 1960s

Set of Six Norman Cherner Dining Chairs, Plycraft, USA, 1960s

By Plycraft, Norman Cherner

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A set of six original Norman Cherner pretzel dining chairs, made by Plycraft, USA in the 1960s

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Norman Cherner Dining Chairs, Plycraft, USA, 1960s
Set of Six Norman Cherner Dining Chairs, Plycraft, USA, 1960s

Set of Six Norman Cherner Dining Chairs, Plycraft, USA, 1960s

By Plycraft, Norman Cherner

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A set of six original Norman Cherner Pretzel dining chairs, made by Plycraft, USA in the 1960s

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Norman Cherner Dining Chairs, Plycraft, USA, 1960s
Set of Six Norman Cherner Dining Chairs, Plycraft, USA, 1960s

Set of Six Norman Cherner Dining Chairs, Plycraft, USA, 1960s

By Plycraft, Norman Cherner

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A set of six original Norman Cherner pretzel dining chairs, made by Plycraft, USA in the 1960s

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Norman Cherner Pretzel Arm Chairs for Plycraft in Custom Sunburst Finish, c.1958
Norman Cherner Pretzel Arm Chairs for Plycraft in Custom Sunburst Finish, c.1958

Norman Cherner Pretzel Arm Chairs for Plycraft in Custom Sunburst Finish, c.1958

By Norman Cherner, Plycraft

Located in Dallas, TX

Early pair of "Pretzel" armchairs designed in 1960 by Norman Cherner and produced by Plycraft Circa

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Walnut

Norman Cherner Molded Plywood Chair for Plycraft
Norman Cherner Molded Plywood Chair for Plycraft

Norman Cherner Molded Plywood Chair for Plycraft

By Plycraft, Norman Cherner

Located in Baltimore, MD

This vintage chair is the stylish side-kick to Norman Cherner's "Pretzel" chair.

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20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Norman Cherner Chair
Norman Cherner Chair

Norman Cherner Chair

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H 31 in W 24.5 in D 22 in

Norman Cherner Chair

Located in Baltimore, MD

A sculptural Norman Cherner "Pretzel" chair in beautiful walnut. Graceful bentwood arms with molded

Category

Vintage 1960s American Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Norman Cherner for Plycraft Pretzel Chairs
Norman Cherner for Plycraft Pretzel Chairs

Norman Cherner for Plycraft Pretzel Chairs

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H 31.5 in W 26.5 in D 21.5 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

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Set of 4 Norman Cherner Plycraft “Pretzel” Chairs
Set of 4 Norman Cherner Plycraft “Pretzel” Chairs

Set of 4 Norman Cherner Plycraft “Pretzel” Chairs

By Norman Cherner

Located in Asheville, NC

Set of 4 hard to find Mid-Century Modern sculpted “Pretzel” chairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft

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Pair of Norman Cherner for Plycraft Pretzel Chairs
Pair of Norman Cherner for Plycraft Pretzel Chairs

Pair of Norman Cherner for Plycraft Pretzel Chairs

By Plycraft, Norman Cherner

Located in Asheville, NC

Pair of “pretzel” walnut chairs designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft. One armless and one

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Black Set of 6 Plycraft Norman Cherner Pretzel Plywood Arm and Side Chair
Black Set of 6 Plycraft Norman Cherner Pretzel Plywood Arm and Side Chair

Black Set of 6 Plycraft Norman Cherner Pretzel Plywood Arm and Side Chair

By Norman Cherner

Located in Loughborough, Leicester

Some beautifully reconditioned set of original Plycraft 'Pretzel' chairs by Norman Cherner. This

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Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Chairs, Made by Plycraft, USA, 1960s
Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Chairs, Made by Plycraft, USA, 1960s

Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Chairs, Made by Plycraft, USA, 1960s

By Norman Cherner, Plycraft

Located in Ghent, BE

Original Norman Cherner pretzel dining chairs, made by Plycraft, USA in the 1960s. Bentwood frame

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Norman Cherner Iconic Mid-Century Modern "Pretzel" armchair for Plycraft Co.
Norman Cherner Iconic Mid-Century Modern "Pretzel" armchair for Plycraft Co.

Norman Cherner Iconic Mid-Century Modern "Pretzel" armchair for Plycraft Co.

By Plycraft, Norman Cherner

Located in Belmont, MA

Norman Cherner Iconic Mid-Century Modern "Pretzel" armchair for Plycraft Co., circa 1950s

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Pair of Norman Cherner Style Pretzel Chairs
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Pair of Norman Cherner Style Pretzel Chairs

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By Norman Cherner

Located in New London, CT

Most likely originally made by Plycraft, these newly refinished chairs were at sometime over the

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Norman Cherner Attr. Pretzel Chairs with Very Rare Round Walnut Armrests
Norman Cherner Attr. Pretzel Chairs with Very Rare Round Walnut Armrests

Norman Cherner Attr. Pretzel Chairs with Very Rare Round Walnut Armrests

By Norman Cherner

Located in San Diego, CA

Very rare Normal Cherner Pretzel (Attribution) chairs with unusual round walnut armrests. These

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Cherner for Plycraft Pretzel Chair
Cherner for Plycraft Pretzel Chair

Cherner for Plycraft Pretzel Chair

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H 31.25 in W 26 in D 26 in

Cherner for Plycraft Pretzel Chair

By Norman Cherner

Located in Hudson, NY

Cherner for Plycraft Pretzel Chair c. 1960's

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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PVC

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Norman Cherner Pretzel Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic norman cherner pretzel chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, walnut and fabric, every norman cherner pretzel chair was constructed with great care. Find 32 options for an antique or vintage norman cherner pretzel 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 norman cherner pretzel chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A norman cherner pretzel chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one norman cherner pretzel chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Norman Cherner and Plycraft produced versions that are worth a look.

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The average selling price for a norman cherner pretzel chair at 1stDibs is $2,619, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $12,741 for the highest priced.

A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

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The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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.

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.

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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.

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