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.
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Paul Frankl Speed Sofa
Paul Frankl Art Deco Speed Sectional Sofa, circa 1940
$6,693Sale Price|40% Off
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...
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Wood
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$5,850Sale Price|40% Off
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.
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Fabric, Mahogany
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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.
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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.
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Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original Paul Frankl designed Art Deco Speed Arm Sofa showing the iconic designer's flair for bold, streamlined forms.
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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 ...
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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.
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