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Nelson Pretzel

Set of Four George Nelson ''Pretzel'' Armchair Made by ICF, Italy, 1984-1986
By ICF De Padova, George Nelson
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare and beautiful set of four ''Pretzel'' armchairs made in laminated wood and manufactured in
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Ash

Early and Rare Pretzel sIDE Chair by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early and Rare Pretzel sIDE Chair by George Nelson, c 1952,,, gREAT EXAMPLE, Iconic Design
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Plywood

Set of 4 Norman Cherner Directional Side Chairs Plycraft
By Norman Cherner, Directional, Plycraft
Located in Fraser, MI
for the Nelson Associates pretzel to be made on the new tooling. George Nelson having already a
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Vintage 1960s Chairs

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Chrome

Mid 20th MCM Mr. Chair Lounge Chair & Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in Topeka, KS
Herman Miller to manufacture the George Nelson Office's Pretzel Chair attributed to John Pile in walnut
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

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Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
version of George Nelson's Pretzel Chair. One of only two known to exist. A few important notes about all
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Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
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By George Nelson
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GEORGE NELSON PRETZEL CHAIR ; WITH GIRARD SEAT PAD
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
George Nelson for Herman Miller a rare Pretzel chair made of bent laminated birch ply , seat pad
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Rare George Nelson Pretzel Chair for Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Rare design by Nelson for Herman Miller. Slender curvaceous bent wood arm rises from beneath the
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By George Nelson
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
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Pair of Norman Cherner Armchirs
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Designed 1957 out of the Nelson Pretzel chair , a fine pair of upholstered Armchairs in Turquoise
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Pair of Norman Cherner Armchirs
H 31 in W 26 in D 22 in
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PAIR OF CHERNER ARMCHAIRS
H 31.5 in W 25 in
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Early and Rare Pretzel Chair by George Nelson
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Located in Salt Lake City, UT
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in New York, NY
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Original Pretzel Chair by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
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George Nelson Pretzel Chair
George Nelson Pretzel Chair
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George Nelson "Pretzel" Clock
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Nelson Pretzel For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic nelson pretzel available at 1stDibs. A nelson pretzel — often made from wood, birch and animal skin — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the nelson pretzel you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right nelson pretzel, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. George Nelson and Herman Miller each produced at least one beautiful nelson pretzel that is worth considering.

How Much is a Nelson Pretzel?

A nelson pretzel can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,800, while the lowest priced sells for $2,400 and the highest can go for as much as $12,000.

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