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Paul Frankl Speed Sofa in Gray Boucle, 1932
Paul Frankl Speed Sofa in Gray Boucle, 1932

Paul Frankl Speed Sofa in Gray Boucle, 1932

By Paul Frankl

Located in Chicago, IL

Paul Frankl Speed Sectional 2 piece sofa in Gray Boucle, 1932.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Art Deco Jazz Club Chair in the Style of Frankl's Speed Chair
Art Deco Jazz Club Chair in the Style of Frankl's Speed Chair

Art Deco Jazz Club Chair in the Style of Frankl's Speed Chair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This fabulous Art Deco style jazz club chair in the style of Paul Frankl speed chair is upholstered in stunning period purple, gold velvet, and paisley print fabric.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Paul Frankl 'Speed' Art Deco Living Room Suite in Black Leather, circa 1930s
Paul Frankl 'Speed' Art Deco Living Room Suite in Black Leather, circa 1930s

Paul Frankl 'Speed' Art Deco Living Room Suite in Black Leather, circa 1930s

By Paul Frankl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This incredible Paul Frankl attributed 'Speed' full living room suite is comprised of a three-seat sofa, a 2-seat sofa, armchair and ottoman.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Leather 'Speed' Lounge Chairs
Pair of Leather 'Speed' Lounge Chairs

Pair of Leather 'Speed' Lounge Chairs

By Paul Frankl

Located in New York, NY

Pair of leather (speed) lounge chairs. The leather is blue. Style of Paul Frankl speed chair.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Art Deco Pearl White Mohair Jazz Club Chair with Speed Arms
Art Deco Pearl White Mohair Jazz Club Chair with Speed Arms

Art Deco Pearl White Mohair Jazz Club Chair with Speed Arms

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This fabulous Art Deco style jazz club chair in the style of Paul Frankl speed chair is upholstered in stunning period pearl white Mohair fabric.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Paul Frankl Art Deco Speed Sectional Sofa, circa 1940
Paul Frankl Art Deco Speed Sectional Sofa, circa 1940

Paul Frankl Art Deco Speed Sectional Sofa, circa 1940

By Paul Frankl

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Original Art Deco speed sectional sofa designed by Paul Frankl. The sofa is broken down into two sections that come together to make a very large love seat that can easily fits 3 peo...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Sectional Sofas

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Speed Arm Geometric Sofa by Paul Frankl
Art Deco Speed Arm Geometric Sofa by Paul Frankl

Art Deco Speed Arm Geometric Sofa by Paul Frankl

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Original Paul Frankl designed Art Deco Speed Arm Sofa showing the iconic designer's flair for bold, streamlined forms.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Angular Art Deco Speed Style Club Chair
Angular Art Deco Speed Style Club Chair

Angular Art Deco Speed Style Club Chair

By Donald Deskey, Paul Frankl

Located in New Windsor, NY

Beautifully re-upholstered in Design Tex Glacier fabric. The chair features a very deep seat, tapered wood feet and amazing lines, circa 1930-1940. Measures: Approximately 34" dee...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Jay Spectre Steamer Chaise Lounge, Silver Upholstery, 1980s Art Deco
Jay Spectre Steamer Chaise Lounge, Silver Upholstery, 1980s Art Deco

Jay Spectre Steamer Chaise Lounge, Silver Upholstery, 1980s Art Deco

By Jay Spectre

Located in St. Louis, MO

The curved arms are similar to Paul Frankl's Speed chair. The original upholstery reminds me of Andy Warhol's factory in the 1960s when everything was silver or the skin of the Zeppe...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery

Restored 6-Strand "Speed" 3-Seat Sofa With Arched Base
Restored 6-Strand "Speed" 3-Seat Sofa With Arched Base

Restored 6-Strand "Speed" 3-Seat Sofa With Arched Base

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired six-strand "Speed" arm rattan three-seat sofa with a unique arched center base made with pole rattan.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Rattan

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Art Deco Machine Age Speed Chair by Paul Frankl, circa 1940s
Art Deco Machine Age Speed Chair by Paul Frankl, circa 1940s

Art Deco Machine Age Speed Chair by Paul Frankl, circa 1940s

By Paul Frankl

Located in Denver, CO

Important and stunning chair designed by Paul Frankl. Due to the illusion of perpetual motion, this chair is referred to as the speed chair and epitomizes the Art Deco/machine age mo...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Wood

1930s Frankl Speed Sofa Deco Moderne Machine Age & Streamline
1930s Frankl Speed Sofa Deco Moderne Machine Age & Streamline

1930s Frankl Speed Sofa Deco Moderne Machine Age & Streamline

By Paul Frankl

Located in Hyattsville, MD

USA, c.1930s. Paul Frankl Speed Sofa, Re-Upholstered in the Last Decade but the Fabric is Faded and Stained.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Paul Frankl Speed Settee
Paul Frankl Speed Settee

Paul Frankl Speed Settee

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H 27 in W 62 in D 43 in

Paul Frankl Speed Settee

By Paul Frankl

Located in Chicago, IL

Frankl for Frankl Galleries, Rare and important speed Settee.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Settees

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Art Deco Lounge Chair in the Style of Paul Frankl's Speed Chair
Art Deco Lounge Chair in the Style of Paul Frankl's Speed Chair

Art Deco Lounge Chair in the Style of Paul Frankl's Speed Chair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Art Deco Lounge Chair in the Style of Paul Frankl's Speed Chair. Dimensions: 30" H x 25.25" W x 34" D This chair is in excellent condition.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Style Jazz Club Lounge Speed Chair
Art Deco Style Jazz Club Lounge Speed Chair

Art Deco Style Jazz Club Lounge Speed Chair

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H 33 in W 37.5 in D 40 in

Art Deco Style Jazz Club Lounge Speed Chair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This fabulous Art Deco style jazz club chair in the style of Paul Frankl speed chair is upholstered in stunning period purple, gold velvet, and paisley print fabric.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Restored "Speed Sofa' After Paul Frankl, 1960s
Vintage Restored "Speed Sofa' After Paul Frankl, 1960s

Vintage Restored "Speed Sofa' After Paul Frankl, 1960s

By Paul Frankl

Located in Coronado, CA

A stunning, dramatic, super soft, and super cozy vintage "speed" sofa after Paul Frankl. Low, sleek, and inviting, perfect for lounging.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Art Deco "Speed" Lounge Chair attributed to Paul Frankl
Art Deco "Speed" Lounge Chair attributed to Paul Frankl

Art Deco "Speed" Lounge Chair attributed to Paul Frankl

By Paul Frankl

Located in Atlanta, GA

Art Deco "Speed" Lounge Chair, attributed to Paul Frankl, circa 1930's.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Art Deco Speed Arm Geometric Sofa by Paul Frankl
Art Deco Speed Arm Geometric Sofa by Paul Frankl

Art Deco Speed Arm Geometric Sofa by Paul Frankl

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Original Paul Frankl designed Art Deco Speed Arm Sofa showing the iconic designer's flair for bold, streamlined forms.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Restored Six Strand Circles and Speed Rattan Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Restored Six Strand Circles and Speed Rattan Lounge Chair with Ottoman

Restored Six Strand Circles and Speed Rattan Lounge Chair with Ottoman

By Paul Frankl

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This rattan lounge chair has what we at the shop call, the "Circles and Speed" six strand side arms. Inspired by Paul Frankl, this set is one of the most unique with its Art Deco ins...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Rattan

A "Speed Chair" Attributed to Paul Frankl
A "Speed Chair" Attributed to Paul Frankl

A "Speed Chair" Attributed to Paul Frankl

By Paul Frankl

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This newly upholstered chair is designed in the manor of Paul Frankl's 1930s classic "Speed Chair". The chair dates to the 1930s and has been newly reupholstered in a textured woven ...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Speed Club Chair in the Style of Paul Frankl
Art Deco Speed Club Chair in the Style of Paul Frankl

Art Deco Speed Club Chair in the Style of Paul Frankl

By Paul Frankl

Located in New York, NY

High style Art Moderne club, lounge chair in the style of the iconic Speed chair designed by Paul Frankl. This example is in very clean ready to use condition, it is voguish, chic, a...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Paul Frankl Custom Lounge Chair
Paul Frankl Custom Lounge Chair

Paul Frankl Custom Lounge Chair

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H 24 in W 28 in D 37 in

Paul Frankl Custom Lounge Chair

Located in New York, NY

A Variation on Frankl's Widely Iconinc "Speed Chair." This Model was Done for an East Coast Commission, c.1930.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Chairs

Form and Re-Form: A Practical Handbook of Modern Interiors (First Edition)
Form and Re-Form: A Practical Handbook of Modern Interiors (First Edition)

Form and Re-Form: A Practical Handbook of Modern Interiors (First Edition)

By Paul Frankl

Located in New York, NY

Alongside his own Skyscraper furnishings and his Speed chair, Frankl showcases designs and interiors by Frank Lloyd Wright, Henry Varnum Poor, Frederick Kiesler, Winold Reiss, Pola a...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Books

Materials

Paper

Paul Frankl Speed Sofa
Paul Frankl Speed Sofa

Paul Frankl Speed Sofa

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H 29 in W 92 in D 40 in

Paul Frankl Speed Sofa

Located in Treasure Island, CA

Great design by Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman. This beauty features combed wood trim, white leather upholstered arms, and oatmeal boucle. Unmarked, though entire estate (bedroom and ...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Sofas

Materials

Wood, Leather, Fabric

Important Original Paul Frankl Speed Chair & Ottoman
Important Original Paul Frankl Speed Chair & Ottoman

Important Original Paul Frankl Speed Chair & Ottoman

By Paul Frankl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Paul Frankl designed the speed chair and ottoman in 1932.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Faux Fur

Pair  Paul  Frankl  Speed  Chairs  Lounge  Type
Pair  Paul  Frankl  Speed  Chairs  Lounge  Type

Pair Paul Frankl Speed Chairs Lounge Type

By Paul Frankl

Located in Bedford, NY

Made by FRANKL STUDIOS- recently reupholstered in grey wool outside and Rust color embossed mohair print on the interior.... Mahogamy feet - Arms are 19" high

Category

Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair

Speed Chair with Ottoman in the Manner of Paul Frankl
Speed Chair with Ottoman in the Manner of Paul Frankl

Speed Chair with Ottoman in the Manner of Paul Frankl

By Paul Frankl

Located in Pasadena, CA

This lounge chair with rare matching ottoman features the distinctive angularity of the Paul Frankl speed chair. Newly recovered in a complementary fabric, the chair is grey with d...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

PAUL FRANKL AMERICAN ART DECO "SPEED" CHAIR
PAUL FRANKL AMERICAN ART DECO "SPEED" CHAIR

PAUL FRANKL AMERICAN ART DECO "SPEED" CHAIR

By Paul Frankl

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Paul Frankl (1886 – 1958) was responsible for some of America’s most innovative furniture design of the 20th Century.

Category

20th Century American Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Art Deco Club Chairs Channel Back Design
Art Deco Club Chairs Channel Back Design

Art Deco Club Chairs Channel Back Design

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H 31 in W 31 in D 36 in

Art Deco Club Chairs Channel Back Design

Located in Oakland, CA

Art Deco Jazz club chairs in the style of Paul T.Frankl speed chairs. Great size and comfortable channel back design.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Speed settee by Paul Frankl
Speed settee by Paul Frankl

Speed settee by Paul Frankl

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H 25.5 in W 62 in D 43 in

Speed settee by Paul Frankl

Located in Chicago, IL

Speed settee by Paul Frankl

Category

American Settees

Materials

Brass

Paul Frankl American Art Deco Speed Chair

Paul Frankl American Art Deco Speed Chair

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Paul Frankl (1886-1958) created this American art deco icon.

Category

20th Century American Club Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Pair of Paul Frankl American Art Deco SPEED Chairs
Pair of Paul Frankl American Art Deco SPEED Chairs

Pair of Paul Frankl American Art Deco SPEED Chairs

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Paul Frankl (1886 -1958) produced this extraordinary pair of American art deco “Speed” chairs in the early 1940’s for an important commission executed in La Jolla, California.

Category

20th Century American Club Chairs

Paul Frankl Sectional Sofa in Original Upholstery
Paul Frankl Sectional Sofa in Original Upholstery

Paul Frankl Sectional Sofa in Original Upholstery

Located in North Hollywood, CA

One of the most iconic of Frankl's designs is the streamlined "Speed" sofas and chairs produced in the 1930's.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Sectional Sofas

Aerodynamic Black Leather Sofa in the Style of Paul Frankl
Aerodynamic Black Leather Sofa in the Style of Paul Frankl

Aerodynamic Black Leather Sofa in the Style of Paul Frankl

By Paul Frankl

Located in Pasadena, CA

Paul Frankl style leather speed sofa in its original leather which was faded and has been reconditioned.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

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Set of 2 Armchairs and a Sofa in the style Gio Ponti for Casa E Giardino, 1940s

By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti

Located in taranto, IT

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Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue

Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue

$1,250 / item

H 16 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in

Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue

By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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$11,700 / set

H 26.58 in W 81.89 in D 87.41 in

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By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau

Located in Waalwijk, NL

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Monumental Omnibus Sectional Sofa Designed by Vladimir Kagan, 1970s
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By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Hamburg, PA

A monumental three-piece sectional Omnibus sofa by Vladimir Kagan, 1970s. This very large sofa would look great in any Mid-Century Modern or Contemporary home. The scale is wonderful...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Lucite

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Pair Knoll Pfister Black Leather Lounge Chairs, 1980

Pair Knoll Pfister Black Leather Lounge Chairs, 1980

$2,800 / set

H 23.75 in W 32.5 in D 33 in

Pair Knoll Pfister Black Leather Lounge Chairs, 1980

By Knoll, Charles Pfister

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair Knoll Pfister Black Leather Lounge Chair, 1980. Original black leather. We have 20 of these chairs available.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

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Art Deco Harry & Lou Epstein Walnut & Cream Leather Suite Sofa & Armchairs, Pair
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Art Deco Harry & Lou Epstein Walnut & Cream Leather Suite Sofa & Armchairs, Pair

By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare Harry & Lou Epstine Art Deco three piece suite with Walnut frames and cream leather upholstery A very stylish and de...

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20th Century English Art Deco Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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Mid Century Brutalist Sofa by Percival Lafer made in Brazil c 1970's

$10,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 22 in W 80 in D 24 in

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By Percival Lafer

Located in New York, NY

Rare Brutalist Mid Century sofa, designed by Percival Lafer, made in Brazil, circa 1970's. The sofa features a frame constructed of rare hardwood, with original and extremely comfort...

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Materials

Leather

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Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite circa 1920’s Art Deco Burr Walnut framed sofa with Green Velour upholstery that is part of a ...

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By Jules Leleu

Located in Brussels, BE

Sofa three-seat by Jules Leleu, France 1940s, new upholstery.

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Milo Baughman Tuxedo Sofa for Thayer Coggin c. 1970s
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By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Saint Louis, MO

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Saint Louis, MO

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By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Berlin, BE

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1960's Midcentury Modern Design Boucle Wool 3 Seat Sofa
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1960's Midcentury Modern Design Boucle Wool 3 Seat Sofa

$3,710Sale Price|20% Off

H 32.29 in W 102.37 in D 35.44 in

1960's Midcentury Modern Design Boucle Wool 3 Seat Sofa

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Midcentury Modern Belgian Design Boucle Wool 3 Seat Sofa. Made in Belgium, 1960's period. This is custom / bespoke made by a Belgian furniture maker for the previous owners t...

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H 42.13 in W 33.08 in D 16.15 in

French Desk Art Deco, 1920, Materials: Wood

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

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By Duistt

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Frankl Speed For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal frankl speed for your home. Each frankl speed for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and upholstery. Your living room may not be complete without a frankl speed — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A frankl speed is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco and mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made frankl speed has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Paul Frankl and Jay Spectre are consistently popular.

How Much is a Frankl Speed?

The average selling price for a frankl speed at 1stDibs is $4,290, while they’re typically $1,170 on the low end and $12,100 for the highest priced.

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