$12,550 / set
H 31 in W 34 in D 36 in
Restored Art Deco Six Strand Square Pretzel Stacked Rattan Lounge Chair, Pair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
pretzel arms and a classic stacked base. Each chair blends style and vintage charm with modern comfort
Rattan
Restored Paul Frankl Square Pretzel Rattan Children's Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Child size Paul Frankl lounge chair, this chair features six-strand square pretzel arms with a
Rattan
Rare Restored Pretzel Arm Rattan Rocking Chair with Ottoman
By Ritts Tropitan, Herb Ritts
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A rare three-strand pretzel arm rattan rocking chair with matching ottoman. This chair features
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
$6,800
H 36 in W 43 in D 34 in
Restored 10 Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair Paul Frankl Style
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautifully restored Paul Frankl style rare ten-strand square pretzel rattan lounge chair with
Rattan
Restored 6-Stand Square Pretzel Rattan Chaise Lounge w/ Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original Mid-Century Paul Frankl style six-strand square pretzel rattan chaise lounge featuring a
Wicker, Rattan
$36,000
H 31 in W 34 in D 72 in
Restored Historic Paul T.Frankl Hand Made 5- Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Extremely rare, museum-quality five-strand square pretzel Chaise Lounge chair was designed by Paul
Rattan
Restored Art deco Six-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge chairs, Pair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Six-strand square pretzel arm rattan occasional chairs with stacked base in the manner of Paul
Steel
Restored Art Deco Square Pretzel Rattan Armchairs, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Six strand square pretzel arm rattan occasional chairs with stacked base, pair. Tropical Sun
Steel
Art Deco Six-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge w/ Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco six-strand, rattan lounge chair features square pretzel arms and a Classic stacked base
Wicker, Rattan
Art Deco Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge with Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This six-strand, rattan lounge chair features square pretzel arms with a matching ottoman. Lounge
Rattan
Restored Art Deco Six-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge w/ Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco six-strand, rattan lounge chair features square pretzel arms and a Classic stacked base
Wicker, Rattan
Round Pretzel Arm Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco styled round pretzel arm rattan lounge chair with custom-made cushions available C.O.M
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Restored Six-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair Ottoman
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This six-strand, rattan lounge chair features square pretzel arms and a Classic stacked base
Rattan
Restored Six-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair w/ Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Designed in the manner of Paul Frankl, this six-strand rattan lounge chair features square pretzel
Rattan
10 Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair Paul Frankl Style
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Paul Frankl style ten-strand square pretzel rattan lounge chair with custom-made cushions available
Rattan
Restored Mid Century Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Made in the 1950's , this restored six-strand, rattan lounge chair features square pretzel arms
Wicker, Rattan
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H 27 in W 30 in D 36 in
Rare Restored Pretzel Arm Rattan Rocking Chair with Faux Snakeskin Cushions
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A rare Paul Frankl inspired three-strand pretzel arm rattan rocking chair with Faux Snakeskin
Wicker, Rattan
Sold
H 36 in W 35 in D 38 in
Rare Museum Quality Six-Strand Square Pretzel Lounge Chair by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Paul Frankl six strand square Pretzel rattan arm lounge chair. This chair dates from 1934. This
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
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H 36 in W 35 in L 36 in
Rare Museum Quality Six-Strand Square Pretzel Lounge Chair by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Paul Frankl six Strand Square Pretzel rattan arm lounge chair. This chair dates from 1934. This
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Restored Paul Frankl Style Square Pretzel Rattan Armchairs, Pair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Six strand square pretzel arm rattan occasional chairs with stacked base in the manner of Paul
Steel
Sold
H 35.984 in W 105 in D 39 in
Rare Museum Quality Six-Strand Square Pretzel Living Room Set by Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
-strand loveseat, 6-strand lounge along with a 4-strand loveseat and 4-strand lounge chair. This set
Rattan
Pair of Bamboo Art Deco Pretzel Lounge Chairs Attributed to Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of bamboo Art Deco Pretzel lounge chairs attributed to Paul Frankl, Classic 1940s, 1950s
Fabric, Bamboo
Sold
H 30 in W 31 in D 36 in
Art Deco Pair of Paul Frankl Style Pretzel Club or Lounge Chairs, USA, 1940s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Miami, FL
Unique Vintage Art Deco Three Band Rattan Pretzel Club Lounge or Armchairs, rendered in bent rattan
Fabric, Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan, Reed, Wood
Pair of Six-Strand Pretzel Lounge Chairs by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl, Kosuga
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fabulous pair of pretzel lounge chairs by Kosuga for Paul Frankl made in Tokyo, Japan. Featuring
Fabric, Rattan
Paul Frankl Style Bamboo "pretzel" Rocking Lounge Chair, c.1940's
By Paul Frankl
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic triple band bamboo "pretzel" rocking lounge chair in the manner of Paul Frankl, great
Fabric, Bamboo
Sold
H 32 in W 30 in D 60 in
Restored Three Strand Pretzel w/ Adjustable back in the style of Paul Frankl.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage 1950 three strand pretzel rattan lounge chair with a fully adjustable back in the style of
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Attributed Paul Frankl Pretzel Chair, Original Art Deco Period
By Paul Frankl
Located in London, GB
streamlined edges and corners, making for modern, elegant interiors that were in tune with flourishing Art
Bamboo, Cane
Pair of Paul Frankl Style Rattan Pretzel Lounge Chairs
By Paul Frankl
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Paul Frankl Style Rattan Pretzel Chairs, circa 1940s. Three-Piece settee, side tables and
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
Sold
H 31.75 in W 33.25 in D 38 in
Paul Frankl Style Rattan Six-Strand Pretzel Club Chair & Ottoman, 1940s
By Paul Frankl
Located in San Francisco, CA
An impressive mid-century Paul Frankl-style rattan pretzel club or lounge chair & ottoman, with
Metal
Paul Frankl Designed Rattan "Pretzel" Arm Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1940s Paul Frankl designed rattan reed six-stack square "Pretzel" style armchair and
Rattan
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Restored Rare Snake Arm Rattan Rocking Child Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A rare Paul Frankl inspired one-strand snake arm childrens size rattan rocking chair with stick rattan seat. Professionally restored to original specifications. We only purchase a...
Wicker, Rattan
$3,500
H 27 in W 50.5 in D 34 in
Restored Mid-century Rattan 3-Strand 3/4 Reverse Pretzel Sectional Settee Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired three-strand 3/4 pretzel arm 2-seat rattan sectional settee/loveseat features the well-known 3/4 Reverse Pretzel Armrest on each end wi...
Rattan
$4,000Sale Price|33% Off
H 31 in W 77 in D 40 in
Paul Frankl Pretzel Six Strand 3-Seat Rattan Bamboo Sofa
By Paul Frankl
Located in Miami, FL
Paul Frankl Pretzel Six strand 3-Seat Rattan Bamboo Sofa Offered for sale is a Paul Frankl six-strand three-seat bamboo and rattan sofa with loose seat and back upholstered cushions...
Fabric, Bamboo, Foam
Paul Frankl Pretzel 4 Seat Rattan Sofa.
By Paul Frankl
Located in Miami, FL
Paul Frankl Pretzel 4 seat Rattan Bamboo Sofa.
Bamboo, Rattan
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 32 in W 101 in D 36 in
Paul Frankl Pretzel Six Strand 4-Seat Rattan Bamboo Sofa
By Paul Frankl
Located in Pasadena, TX
Paul Frankl Pretzel 4-seat rattan bamboo sofa. Rare 4 seat version this classic design. Pretzel rattan sectional sofa designed by Paul Frankl. This sofa features a stacked rattan ba...
Bamboo
Restored Art Deco Square Pretzel Rattan Sectional Settee
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-style rattan blends style and vintage charm with modern comfort. It is a restored 1930s six-strand square pretzel arm rattan sectional settee wi...
Rattan
Restored Five-Strand Round Full Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare five-strand round full pretzel arm rattan lounge chair with fancy wicker wrappings. 1950, United States We only purchase and sell the best and finest rattan furniture made by...
Rattan
$126,000 / set
H 32.5 in W 80 in D 42 in
Original Historic Hand Made 4- Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge & Sofa Set
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Scarce, museum-quality four-strand square pretzel square-back Lounge chairs and sofa set designed by Paul T. Frankl in 1934 using the highest-quality rattan poles and reeds available...
Rattan
$552,000
H 36 in W 106 in D 40 in
Original Historic Hand Made 9 Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Sofa By Paul T Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Extremely rare, museum-quality nine-strand square pretzel square-back four-seat sofa was designed by Paul T. Frankl in 1934 using the highest-quality rattan poles and reeds available...
Wicker, Rattan
Restored Six-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair
By Ritts Tropitan
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This six-strand, rattan lounge chair features square pretzel arms and a Classic stacked base. Restored to new for you. This was made by Ritts co, Tropitan , Herb Sr. and Shirley Ri...
Upholstery, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Restored Mid Century 5-Strand Reverse Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Four-strand 3/4 reverse pretzel rattan sofa and five-strand lounge chair set both feature a decorative wave detail on the base. Reminiscent of the sofas done by Paul Frankl in the 1...
Rattan
$5,445 / set
H 31 in W 35 in D 36 in
Restored Paul Frankl Style Six-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Designed in the manner of Paul Frankl, this six-strand, rattan lounge chair features square pretzel arms and a Classic stacked base. Included is the matching stacked rattan ottoman. ...
Rattan
$7,194 / set
H 30 in W 28 in D 20 in
Restored Child Size Six-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired pair of child-size six-strand square pretzel rattan lounge chairs, each featuring reversed square pretzel arms and an over-stacked heig...
Rattan
Restored 3-Strand Reverese Pretzel Rattan Rocking Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired, rare three-strand reverse pretzel arm rattan rocking chair with white cushions. This chair features a steam-bent rattan frame. This r...
Rattan
Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.”
ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.
Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)
Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.
From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.
The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.
While this specific seating is known to all for its comfort and familiar form, the history of how your favorite antique or vintage lounge chair came to be is slightly more ambiguous.
Although there are rare armchairs dating back as far as the 17th century, some believe that the origins of the first official “lounge chair” are tied to Hungarian modernist designer-architect Marcel Breuer. Sure, Breuer wasn’t exactly reinventing the wheel when he introduced the Wassily lounge chair in 1925, but his seat was indeed revolutionary for its integration of bent tubular steel.
Officially, a lounge chair is simply defined as a “comfortable armchair,” which allows for the shape and material of the furnishings to be extremely diverse. Whether or not chaise longues make the cut for this category is a matter of frequent debate.
The Eames lounge chair, on the other hand, has come to define somewhat of a universal perception of what a lounge chair can be. Introduced in 1956, the Eames lounger (and its partner in cozy, the ottoman) quickly became staples in television shows, prestigious office buildings and sumptuous living rooms. Venerable American mid-century modern designers Charles and Ray Eames intended for it to be the peak of luxury, which they knew meant taking furniture to the next level of style and comfort. Their chair inspired many modern interpretations of the lounge — as well as numerous copies.
On 1stDibs, find a broad range of unique lounge chairs that includes everything from antique Victorian-era seating to vintage mid-century modern lounge chairs by craftspersons such as Hans Wegner to contemporary choices from today’s innovative designers.