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.
Wood
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.
Wood
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.
Wood
$2,875 / set
Pair Norman Cherner Pretzel Chairs Plycraft
Located in Fraser, MI
Early Pair Pretzel Chairs. Designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft.
Maple, Black Walnut
$3,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
Norman Cherner Pretzel Chairs for Plycraft - Set of Four
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Miami, FL
Set of four early edition Cherner Pretzel chairs originally designed to by Norman Cherner for Plycraft.
Faux Leather, Plywood
Pair of uncommon 1965 Plycraft bent wood walnut side chairs
By Plycraft
Located in Phoenix, AZ
These were likely designed by George Mulhauser, but they share some design elements in common with Norman Cherner’s pretzel chair. Both designers made pieces produced by Plycraft.
Walnut, Bentwood
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 blonde finish. Chairs are strong and lightweight. The backrests feature a series o...
Faux Leather, Plywood
Mid-Century Vintage Pretzel Chair by Norman Cherner
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Don't miss out on an incredible mid-century modern icon with Norman Cherner's masterpiece, the legendary "Pretzel" chair made for Plycraft Furniture of Lawrence, Massachusetts.
Wood, Walnut, Bentwood, Plywood
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 legendary "Pretzel" chair made for Plycraft Furniture of Lawrence, Massachusetts.
Wood, Walnut, Bentwood, Plywood
Norman Cherner for Plycraft "Pretzel" Mid-Century Bentwood Armchairs
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic and sculptural, these set of (4) Norman Cherner for Plycraft “Pretzel” Armchairs are celebrated masterpieces of Mid-Century Modern design.
Wood
Professionally Restored Norman Cherner Plycraft Pretzel Walnut & Black Armchairs
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pioneer both in molded plywood and prefab housing, Norman Cherner studied and taught at the Columbia University Fine Arts Department and was an instructor at the Museum of Modern A...
Walnut, Plywood, Faux Leather
Set of Two (2) Designer Lucite Decorative Pretzel Armchairs After Norman Cherner
By Norman Cherner
Located in Deland, FL
This extraordinary set is constructed from solid polymethyl methacrylate (AKA lucite) and modeled after the iconic pretzel chair designed by Norman Cherner. Expertly designed and cra...
Lucite
Norman Cherner Molded Plywood Armchair Pretzel for Plycraft Mid-Century
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, an iconic Norman Cherner Molded Plywood Armchair, widely known as the "Pretzel" chair.
Naugahyde, Plywood
Expertly Restored - Set of 4 "Pretzel" Armchairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Walnut & Birch Laminated Bentwood ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life,...
Wood, Birch, Walnut, Bentwood
Classic Pair Of Vintage Norman Cherner Plycraft Armchairs c. 1950's
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Pair Of Vintage Norman Cherner for Plycraft Pretzel Armchairs c. 1950's...
Fabric, Plywood
Unavailable
H 30.5 in W 26 in D 21 in
Rare Set of Four Pretzel Armchairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
By Plycraft, Lou App, Norman Cherner
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
George Nelson recommended that Norman Cherner design a sturdier and more affordable Pretzel-type chair that could be more easily produced on Plycraft's equipment, so Paul Goldman, th...
Faux Leather, Beech, Plywood
Unavailable
H 29 in W 28 in D 22 in
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 the chair in lucite. Probably produced in the 70's. I've only seen them once befor...
Lucite
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 shows a little wear but chairs are very solid!
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Armchair for Plycraft
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern Norman Cherner "Pretzel" armchair for Plycraft.
Wood, Walnut
Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Chairs, Made by Plycraft, USA, 1960s
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A stunning pair of original Norman Cherner Pretzel chairs, made by Playcraft USA in the 1960s.
Wood
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 chairs are exemplary of the stunning bentwood style for which Plycraft was known. The o...
Norman Cherner Pretzel Armchairs
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of 1960s pretzel armchairs by Norman Cherner for plycraft.
Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Armchairs for Plycraft
By Norman Cherner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Matched pair Norman Cherner design "Pretzel" armchairs for Plycraft, labeled.
Plywood
Norman Cherner Pretzel Chairs for Plycraft
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Dallas, TX
The Pretzel chair is an iconic piece of American furniture, designed in the 1950s by designer Norman Cherner for plycraft.
Maple
Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Armchair for Plycraft
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Price Each Pretzel Arm Chairs designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft Co. c. 1950’s.
Walnut, Bentwood, Birch
Plycraft Norman Cherner Pretzel Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1960s Classic Pretzel chair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft with original wool blend material.
Rare Norman Cherner “Pretzel” Armchair for Plycraft
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Norman Cherner. Manufacturer: Plycraft. Period/Style: Mid-Century Modern.
Beech, Walnut, Wood
Vintage Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Armchair for Plycraft
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic Mid-Century Modern "Pretzel" armchair designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft Co., circa 1950s.
Birch, Walnut, Wood
Norman Cherner Pretzel Armchair by Plycraft, Circa 1960s
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Peabody, MA
A vintage bentwood pretzel armchair designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft, circa 1960s.
Bentwood
Pair of Vintage Norman Cherner Pretzel Arm Chairs
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
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!
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 testament to the elegance of molded plywood. Featuring a sculptural silhouette, the chai...
Wood, Walnut, Bentwood
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 bentwood, the plunging sculptural lines make this eye-catching decorative chair the perfec...
Walnut
Pretzel Armchair by Norman Cherner
By Norman Cherner
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pretzel Armchair by Norman Cherner.
Leather, Plywood
Norman Cherner Plycraft Pretzel Armchairs
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of pretzel armchairs designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft.
Bentwood
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.
Walnut
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.
Three Original Norman Cherner for Plycraft Pretzel Armchairs
By Norman Cherner
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Three original Norman Cherner for Plycraft pretzel armchairs, circa early 1960s.
Six "Pretzel" Chairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft, 1965
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful set of six freshly reupholstered and cushioned "Pretzel" chairs designed by Norman Cherner and produced by Plycraft.
Faux Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 31.5 in W 24 in D 21 in
Professionally Restored Norman Cherner Plycraft Vintage Pretzel Walnut Armchairs
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pioneer both in molded plywood and prefab housing, Norman Cherner studied and taught at the Columbia University Fine Arts Department and was an instructor at the Museum of Modern A...
Walnut, Plywood
Mid-Century Modern "Pretzel" Armchair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic Mid-Century Modern "Pretzel" Arm Chair designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft Co. circa 1950s.
Wood, Birch, Walnut, Bentwood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 26 in D 21 in
Set of Four Early Pretzel Chairs by Norman Cherner 'Bernardo' for Plycraft, USA
By Norman Cherner
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Set of Four Early Pretzel Chairs by Norman Cherner 'Bernardo' for Plycraft, USA PRICE IS FOR SET OF FOUR CHAIRS Set of Four Early Pretzel Chairs designed by Norman Cherner for Plyc...
Walnut, Plywood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 26 in D 22 in
Classic Modernist Plywood Pretzel Armchair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Buffalo, NY
Super clean and early set of 4 pretzel armchairs designed by Norman Cherner manufactured by Plycraft, beautiful graining, amazing original condition, retain original labels, hand del...
Plywood
Vintage Sculptural "Pretzel" Dining Chairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in North Hollywood, CA
An iconic vintage "Pretzel" dining chairs designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft in the United States.
Fabric, Plywood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 24 in D 21 in
Vintage Pair Pretzel Walnut-Plywood Armchairs Norman Cherner Plycraft, Restored
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
U.S.A. (1920–1987) A pioneer both in molded plywood and prefab housing, Norman Cherner studied and taught at the Columbia University Fine Arts Department and was an instructor at the...
Walnut, Plywood
Mid-Century Modern Norman Cherner for Plycraft Bentwood Pretzel Chair
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique Cherner bentwood chair is widely praised for it's innovative sculptural design. Tapered legs, beautiful finish, and truly stunning arm design make this a beautiful additi...
Sold
H 31 in W 25 in D 18 in L 31 in
Norman Cherner, Plycraft, Mid-Century Modern, Pretzel Dining Chairs, USA, 1960s
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Stamford, CT
Norman Cherner, Plycraft, Mid-Century Modern, Six Pretzel Dining Arm Chairs, USA, 1960s Six examples of of Norman Cherner's molded plywood 'Pretzel' armchairs.
Bentwood
Normal Cherner Pretzel Chairs for Plycraft
By Norman Cherner
Located in Miami, FL
Set of eight Norman Cherner for Plycraft dining chairs,circa 1960
PVC, Wood
Set of 6 Norman Cherner for Plycraft Walnut Pretzel Dining Chairs
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Southampton, NJ
A set of 6 Pretzel dining chairs designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft.
Walnut
Sold
H 32 in W 27 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern 10 Pretzel Dining Chairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Set of 10 Pretzel chairs/Armchairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft U.S.A. (1920–1987) A pioneer both in molded plywood and prefab housing, Norman Cherner studied...
Plywood
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: 17 wide x 21.5 deep x 31 high, with a seat height of 17.5 and arm height/chair clea...
Wood
Sold
H 31 in W 17 in D 21.5 in
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 wide x 21.5 deep x 31 high, with a seat height of 17.5 inches and arm height of 26...
Wood
Sold
H 30.75 in W 24 in D 23 in
Midcentury Norman Cherner Round Table and 5 Pretzel Bentwood Chairs for Plycraft
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Milford, NH
A nice midcentury set of five stylish pretzel walnut bentwood chairs, four side chairs and one arm chair, with round dining table with tapered legs, designed by Norman Cherner for Pl...
Bentwood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 24 in D 21.5 in
Classic Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft, Pretzel Captain
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic set of six dining chairs designed by Norman Cherner manufactured by Plycraft, Featuring two pretzel captain's chairs and 4 side chairs.
Walnut, Bentwood
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.
Walnut
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.
Wood, Upholstery
Sold
H 31.5 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in
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.
Walnut
Norman Cherner Pretzel Chairs
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Norman Cherner Pretzel chairs for Plycraft. Set of six chairs (two armchairs and four side chairs), circa 1958.
Walnut
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.
Faux Leather, Wood
Sold
H 30.71 in W 26.38 in D 23.63 in
Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Chair, Made by Plycraft, USA, 1960s
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original Norman Cherner pretzel dining chair, made by Plycraft, USA in the 1960s.
Wood
Pair of Norman Cherner Pretzel Armchairs, Plycraft, USA, 1960s
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A pair of original Norman Cherner pretzel dining chairs, made by Plycraft, USA in the 1960s.
Faux Leather, Wood
Sold
H 30.71 in W 26.38 in D 23.63 in
Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Chairs, Made by Plycraft, USA, 1960s
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A pair of original Norman Cherner pretzel dining chairs, made by Plycraft, USA in the 1960s.
Wood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 26 in D 21 in
Plycraft Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Bentwood Armchairs USA 1960s, a Pair, Signed
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Miami, FL
Plycraft Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Bentwood Armchairs USA 1960s, a Pair, Signed Offered for sale is s an original pair of 1960s Norman Cherner for Plycraft bentwood Pretzel chairs.
Bentwood
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.
Wood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 17.33 in D 21.66 in
Set of Four Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Chairs, Made by Plycraft, USA, 1960s
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A set of four original Norman Cherner pretzel dining chairs, made by Plycraft, USA in the 1960s.
Wood
Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Armchair
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Baltimore, MD
Norman Cherner designed the "Pretzel" armchair for Plycraft in 1958.
Walnut, Plywood
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 1960s.
Walnut
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.
Bentwood
Mid-Century Modern Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Armchair for Plycraft
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic Mid-Century Modern "Pretzel" armchair designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft Co., circa 1950s.
Wood, Birch, Walnut
Sold
H 31 in W 26 in D 22 in
Norman Cherner Pretzel Armchair for Plycraft Walnut Upholstery 1960s MCM Classic
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Iconic Pretzel armchair designed by Norman Cherner and made by Plycraft, still retaining original label.
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 32 in W 26 in D 24 in
Norman Cherner Pretzel Arm Chairs for Plycraft in Custom Sunburst Finish, c.1958
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Dallas, TX
Early pair of "Pretzel" armchairs designed in 1960 by Norman Cherner and produced by Plycraft Circa 1960.
Beech, Walnut
Set of Six Norman Cherner Dining Chairs, Plycraft, USA, 1960s
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A set of six original Norman Cherner pretzel dining chairs, made by Plycraft, USA in the 1960s.
Wood
Set of Six Norman Cherner Dining Chairs, Plycraft, USA, 1960s
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A set of six original Norman Cherner Pretzel dining chairs, made by Plycraft, USA in the 1960s.
Wood
Set of Six Norman Cherner Dining Chairs, Plycraft, USA, 1960s
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A set of six original Norman Cherner pretzel dining chairs, made by Plycraft, USA in the 1960s.
Faux Leather, Wood
Sold
H 32 in W 17 in D 20.5 in
Bernardo Label Pretzel Chair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft, circa 1950s
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Early example of Norman Cherner’s “pretzel” chair designed for Plycraft.
Walnut, Plywood
Sold
H 32 in W 17 in D 20.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Side Chair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft, circa 1950s
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Early example of Norman Cherner’s “pretzel” chair designed for Plycraft.
Walnut, Plywood
$925
H 32 in W 18.75 in D 23.5 in
Pair of original Norman Cherner for Plycraft side-chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Norman Cherner
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Nice pair of Norman Cherner side chairs, manufactured by Plycraft. One chair has original Plycraft sticker and the date of inspection label. Second chair is missing Plycraft sticker...
Steel
$6,500 / set
H 31.5 in W 17 in D 21 in
Mid Century Modern Set of 6 Original Norman Cherner Dining Chairs for Plycraft
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous original set of six Norman Cherner Dining chairs for Plycraft c1955. Totally restored, wood was scrubbed clean and restrained and lacquered. All new upholstery, faux black l...
Faux Leather, Walnut
$2,995 / set
H 31.75 in W 25 in D 24 in
Pair of Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Sculptural "ELLA" Chairs by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic pair of Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Sculptural "ELLA" Chairs by Arne Vodder for Vamo Sonderborg Mobfabrik. Special chairin that the backr is completely free to move to ...
Leather, Teak
$2,800 / set
H 31 in W 25 in D 18 in
Norman Cherner for Plycraft Sculptural Pair of Armchairs Mid Century Modern
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural pair of armchairs, designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft, American, circa 1960s. These chairs are currently being refinished and will look amazing when completed.
Walnut, Bentwood
$2,860 / set
H 31 in W 30.5 in D 30 in
A Pair of Walter Baermann Armchairs Prestige Furniture MCM Modern ca' 1960's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of Walter Baermann armchairs for Prestige Furniture, ca' 1960's. Original upholstery-time capsule intact condition. American/Danish Mid-Century style-so very early 1960's.
Upholstery, Ash
$5,800 / set
H 31 in W 16.5 in D 20 in
Norman Cherner Plycraft Set of 6 Sculptural Dining Chairs Mid Century Modern
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist Design.. Norman Cherner for Plycraft ..Set of 6 Sculptural Dining Chairs .. original finish.patina.. Very nice original condition,, few bumps and bruises, age appr...
Walnut, Bentwood, Plywood
$3,995 / set
H 31 in W 17 in D 20.5 in
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Dining Chairs Noman Cherner for Plycraft
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular design, iconic, from the fifties by Norman Cherner for Plycraft Created from walnut plys, bent, steam molded with slightly flexing backs for comfort Chairs have been ref...
Naugahyde, Walnut
Peter Chairs by Niels Koefoed, 1970s, Danish design
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Single dining chair, model Peter, designed by Niels Koefoed and produced in Denmark in the 1970s. A sleek and timeless chair with beautiful details and very good seating comfort. Sol...
Pine
Early Original Normal Cherner Side Chair for Plycraft
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Norman Cherner side chair in original condition. Beautiful patina complements the striking shape. Introduced in the 1950s to compete with the molded plywood Eames chairs, thi...
Walnut
4 Mid-Century Vintage Norman Cherner Chairs by Plycraft
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Don't miss out on an incredible set of genuine mid-century modern icons with Norman Cherner's masterwork of design, featuring two legendary "Pretzel" armchairs and a matching pair of...
Plywood, Upholstery, Naugahyde, Wood, Bentwood
$1,600Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 26.5 in D 21.5 in
Cherner Armchair by Norman Cherner, Mid-Century Modern, Circa 1960
By Norman Cherner
Located in Centreville, VA
Found in design collections across the world, the Cherner chair was originally made of walnut faced moulded plywood, using similar techniques to those that Charles and Ray Eames were...
Bentwood
A pair of Roxinho Armchairs designed by Michel Arnoult
By Michel Arnoult
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
This is a lovely pair of Roxinho armchairs, designed by French designer Michel Arnoult and produced in Brazil in the early 1960's. These chairs are in original finish and hides. The...
Hardwood
Original Early George Nelson for Herman Miller Pretzel Chair
By George Nelson
Located in Sarasota, FL
George Nelson for Herman Miller pretzel chair. Rare and beautiful chair with very low production. Production being this one either 1957 or 1958. Believed to be under 100 of these ...
Bentwood
Possibly Unique Armchair Attributed to Cherner
By Norman Cherner
Located in New York, NY
This chair has a continuous bent plywood back and seat, wood laminate arm rests, and tubular chrome frame. The wood finish shows wear, and the chrome frame shows cosmetic wear. We be...
Chrome
$101,400 / set
H 29.53 in W 24.81 in D 27.56 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1955
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
A pair of armchairs designed by Martin Eisler and manufactured by Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte around 1954. These pieces are composed by a solid Pau-Marfim wood structure and ...
Fabric, Wood
Norman Cherner Armchair
By The Cherner Chair Company, Norman Cherner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Originally introduced in 1958, the iconic molded plywood armchair by Norman Cherner is found in collections worldwide. Reissued in exacting detail from the original drawings and mold...
Walnut
$2,728
H 10.75 in W 5.25 in D 4.4 in
Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style
By Victor Horta
Located in Lisse, NL
Top condition and pure elegance Art Nouveau vase. For the collectors of museum quality and condition Art Nouveau ceramics. This stunning Art Nouveau vase is decorated with the mos...
Bronze
$2,273 / set
H 34.45 in Dm 14.38 in
Set of 6 Bistro Chairs by Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1890 Austro-Hungarian Empire
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Exceptional and rare set of 6 Bistro chairs by Jacob & Josef Kohn from the end of the 19th century. Bentwood chairs with seats and backs carved with beautiful patterns. All chairs ar...
Bentwood
$14,550 / set
H 59.06 in W 59.06 in D 59.06 in
Art Deco Dresser and Nightstands, Walnut and Burl Walnut Gaetano Borsani style
By Gino Maggioni, Gaetano Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Set of 3 ( Chest of drawers & two nightstands) Art Deco in walnut and burl walnut . Shaped top, four wide two-handed drawers each, front wings with baroque reclining curl end. Coupl...
Walnut, Burl
$1,650Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 24.5 in W 16 in D 7 in
Pair of Art Deco Bent Stained Glass Theatre Wall Sconces Floral Design, 1920s
Located in Toledo, OH
A wonderful pair of Art Deco theatre wall sconces, circa 1920s. Impressive in size and form these light fixtures have bent stained glass with a floral design. Very good condition wit...
Stained Glass
$1,591 / item
H 13.78 in Dm 9.45 in
Murano Round Green Glass and Brass Modern Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Very special Murano glass wall light, stylish and elegant, their design truly unique in their kind. Beautiful coloring. The wall light is composed of a brass stem where a system for...
Brass
$4,900 / set
H 13 in W 20.87 in D 17.33 in
Custom-Made 'Black' Galets by Stephane Ducatteu for Decoratum
By Stephane Ducatteau
Located in London, London
Custom-made 'Black' Galets Centre Table Metal Structure by Stephane Ducatteau, France 2007. Signed. All Ducatteau pieces are available exclusively from Decoratum and are To Order on...
Concrete, Steel
$14,600 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Wool Bouclé, 1970, Set of 3
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, ivory wool bouclé, Italy, 1970, three elements. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa ...
Bouclé, Plastic
$14,950 / set
H 32.68 in W 23.43 in D 20.08 in
Grassi&Bianchi for Enrico Pellizzoni Set of Eight 'Pasqualina' Dining Chairs
By Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Grassi&Bianchi for Enrico Pellizzoni, set of eight 'Pascqualina' dining chairs, leather, steel, Italy, 1980s The Pasqualina armchair, designed by Grassi & Bianchi for Enrico...
Steel
$1,420
H 22.45 in W 11.82 in D 17.33 in
Brutalist Sculptural Chair, Carved, Solid Wood, Oak, Black, Rustic, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Hand-carved from solid hardwood, this chair is a fully functional sculptural object with a strong, primitive presence. The form is immediately recognizable as a chair yet resists any...
Wood, Oak
19th Century Italian Classical Marble Bust of Venus Chiurazzi
Located in New York, NY
Psyche of Capua. White marble bust of Venus, after antique. Italy, late 19th century. Inscribed, 'Chiurazzi.' Measures: 21 in. (53.3 cm) height.
Carrara Marble
$37,500 / set
H 29.5 in W 28 in D 27.25 in
French Art Deco Club Chairs by Pierre Chareau, Ash & Upholstery, 1925
By Pierre Chareau
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Art Deco (Circa 1925) ash club chairs with padded upholstered scoop back and seat on U form support & platform. (Attributed to Pierre Chareau) (PRICED AS Pair)
Ash, Upholstery
Constance Spry Fern Handle Fulham Pottery Vase circa 1935
By Fulham Pottery, Constance Spry
Located in CA, CA
A rare design fern handled mantle vase ivory unglazed designed by the influential florist Constance Spry for Fulham Pottery. The exterior of the vase is matte, with a gloss interior....
Ceramic
On Hold|$28,418 / set
H 29.14 in W 71.66 in D 29.93 in
A Rare Pair of Ole Wanscher Sofas, Model 1668, for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A rare pair of sofas designed by Ole Wanscher for Fritz Hansen, model 1668, with rounded tub backs, canted sides, and short block feet in stained hardwood. Newly reupholstered in a b...
Sheepskin, Beech
$4,800
H 11.41 in W 26 in D 26 in
J.T Kalmar Mid Century Brass Lucite Ceiling Light Flush Mounts (2), Austria
By J.T. Kalmar, Fontana Arte
Located in Vienna, AT
Perfectly preserved vintage, labelled J.T Kalmar flush mounts, Austria, circa 1970- Two lights available, priced per piece. Dimensions are 26" x 26" x 11.4" Rare minimalistic flush ...
Brass
$12,800
H 30.25 in W 92 in D 42 in
Vladimir Kagan Zoe Sofa for American Leather in Curly Teddy Bear Camel Fabric
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Everyone needs a teddy bear and yours can be this chic Vladimir Kagan Zoe sofa newly upholstered in soft curly camel teddy bear fabric. Modern. In your face sexy. Super soft teddy be...
Upholstery
$2,850Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 35 in W 19.5 in D 15 in
19th Century Chinese Lady's Chairs, Hand-Painted Wood, Matched Pair
Located in Somis, CA
A rare and exceptional pair of 19th century Chinese lady’s chairs, preserved in remarkable original condition—an increasingly uncommon find, especially as a matched set. Elegantly pr...
Wood
Norman Cherner was an influential designer who explored postwar technological innovations and how to incorporate them into furniture production and architecture. And while its history is complicated, his Cherner chair is one of the most successful examples of mid-century modern molded plywood seating.
Born in New York City, Cherner was an architect and a prolific designer who taught at Columbia University’s Teachers College. An enthusiast of the Bauhaus, he gave lectures in the late 1940s on the principles of the legendary German design school at the Museum of Modern Art.
Cherner was fascinated with the concept of cost-efficient design, and this extended into his pioneering ideas for prefabricated housing. His philosophy was that a modular home should be a complete design concept that included economical furniture and lighting. He published several DIY books, such as How to Build a House for $6,000. Cherner caught the interest of a housing cooperative in upstate New York and was contracted to design and oversee the construction of prefabricated housing in the town of Ramapo. The U.S. Department of Housing assembled a pre-built Cherner home for exhibition in Vienna.
But he is best known for his chair.
In the 1950s, one of George Nelson’s designers, John F. Pile, created the Pretzel chair. It had structural problems and proved too costly to make at Herman Miller, where Nelson was director of design. Production was subcontracted to Massachusetts company Plycraft, but the agreement didn’t last long owing to a dispute between the furniture manufacturers. Based on a recommendation from Nelson, Plycraft sought out Cherner to redesign the chair so that it would be durable and affordable to produce.
Cherner submitted his redesign only to be told that Plycraft had shelved the project. However, Plycraft secretly began producing what would become the Cherner chair under a different name — and Cherner later stumbled across his seat in New York. Cherner sued Plycraft and won. The chair became instantly popular after being featured in a Norman Rockwell illustration for a Saturday Evening Post cover in September of 1961.
Other noteworthy Cherner designs include his Konwiser furniture line, Multiflex storage units and tube lighting. The Museum of Modern Art praised his Konwiser collection as “some of the most progressive furniture designs available to the American public.”
In 1972, Plycraft discontinued production of his chair, and Cherner died in 1987. In 1999, his two sons founded the Cherner Chair Company and began making furniture based on their father's original designs for armchairs, chairs — including the Cherner chair — tables and credenzas.
Find vintage Norman Cherner furniture on 1stDibs today.
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
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
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.
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.