Nelson Pretzel Chair
Original George Nelson Pretzel Chair, Leather
By George Nelson
Located in Miami, FL
Rare and beautiful ''Pretzel'' ArmChair, laminated wood and dark brown leather seat. Manufactured
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Plywood
George Nelson 6 Black Pretzel Chairs for ICF, 1984
By George Nelson, Herman Miller, ICF De Padova
Located in Vienna, AT
George Nelson pretzel chairs Model # 5890, manufactured for ICF (labelled)
A rare set of six
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Plywood
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
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plywood
1950s John Pyle for George Nelson Associates Laminate Pretzel Chairs set of 4
By John Pile, George Nelson
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A set of four scarce John Pile for George Nelson Associates of Herman Miller Side Chairs. These
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch, Walnut
$10,550 / set
H 30.13 in W 19.75 in D 18.88 in
Cherner Armchair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
By Norman Cherner
Located in Centreville, VA
’s ‘Pretzel’ chair which was created by Herman Miller and produced by Plycraft until they ceased production
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
$1,600 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 31.5 in W 26.5 in D 21.5 in
Pair of Cherner Armchair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
By Norman Cherner
Located in Centreville, VA
’s ‘Pretzel’ chair which was created by Herman Miller and produced by Plycraft until they ceased production
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
$2,392 Sale Price / set
31% Off
H 31.5 in W 26.5 in D 21.5 in
Set of Four George Nelson ''Pretzel'' Armchair Made by ICF, Italy, 1984-1986
By George Nelson, ICF De Padova
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
model 5890, George Nelson later gave permission for ICF to make this chair for the Italian market, in
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Ash
$14,133 / set
H 30.32 in W 22.84 in D 19.3 in
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
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
Set of 6 Black Pretzel Chairs, by George Nelson for ICF
By ICF De Padova, George Nelson
Located in Berlin, DE
A rare set of six ''Pretzel'' armchairs with leather cushions, made from laminated wood by ICF De
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid 20th MCM Mr. Chair Lounge Chair & Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
By Plycraft, George Mulhauser
Located in Topeka, KS
Herman Miller to manufacture the George Nelson Office's Pretzel Chair attributed to John Pile in walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
$4,995 / set
H 37.5 in W 32.5 in D 28 in
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Early Version of the Rare Pretzel Chair by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Munster, NRW
Beautifully kept early version of the Pretzel chair by George Nelson, designed in 1952.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pretzel Chair by George Nelson
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare and original Pretzel chairs, designed by george Nelson in 1952. These 5 chairs are part of the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Pretzel Chair with Armrests by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare and original Pretzel chair designed by George Nelson in 1952. This particular copy is part of
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rare Prototype Armchair by Norman Cherner
By Norman Cherner
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Plywood
George Nelson Pretzel Chair for Herman Miller, circa 1950s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Peabody, MA
Original, circa mid-1950s, early George Nelson pretzel chair for Herman Miller. With leather seat
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch
George Nelson Pretzel Chair
By George Nelson
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
George Nelson / John Pile for George Nelson Associates, model no. 5891 , a rare Pretzel chair circa
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
George Nelson Pretzel Chair
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Highland, IN
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Produced in very small numbers, the pretzel chairs were dropped from the Herman Miller catalog due to high
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Birch
George Nelson - Pretzel Chair, Pair
By George Nelson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of laminated birch and leather Pretzel chairs (no. 5890), for Herman Miller, Unmarked.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Materials
Birch, Leather
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
Category
20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
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
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Upholstered Cherner Side Chair by Plycraft
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Highland, IN
Nelson pretzel chair.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
NORMAN CHERNER VINTAGE ARMCHAIR
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Nelsons Pretzel chair the "Cherner" has become modern classic in itself . Remnants of original oval label
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Set of Four Cherner Chairs by Plycraft
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Highland, IN
Nelson's pretzel chair which was thought to be too fragile.
This set of chairs is entirely original and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Four Walnut Cherner Side Chairs
By Norman Cherner
Located in Highland, IN
of George Nelson's pretzel chair which was thought to be too fragile.
Equally elegant, the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
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
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Rare Norman Cherner “Pretzel” Armchair for Plycraft
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nelson’s “Pretzel” chair which was too expensive and fragile to produce which resulted after Plycraft
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Walnut, Wood
George Nelson Pretzel Dining Chairs
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Four Rare Model 5098 "Pretzel" Dining Chairs, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Walnut
Norman Cherner Vintage Armchair
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Nelsons Pretzel chair the "Cherner" has become modern classic in itself . Remnants of original oval label
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
NORMAN CHERNER VINTAGE ARMCHAIRS
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Norman Cherner for Plycraft , U.S.A ; designed 1957 out of George Nelsons Pretzel chair . Original
Category
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
PAIR OF CHERNER ARMCHAIRS
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
1957 as a direct descendant of Nelsons Pretzel chair the "Cherner" has become modern classic in itself
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Early and Rare Pretzel Chair by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Munich, DE
only a few where made of the 1.edition.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Early George Nelson Pretzel Side Chair for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A rare and early Nelson bent ply Pretzel chair with walnut seat and sculptural backrest and leg
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plywood
George Nelson for Herman Miller "Pretzel" Side Chairs
By George Nelson
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of George Nelson "Pretzel" side chairs, model # 5890 (Herman Miller). These chairs have a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
George Nelson Pretzel Arm Chair
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
This Chair is both light in weight and appearance. The slender curvaceous bent wood arm rises from
Category
20th Century American Chairs
George Nelson Pretzel Side Chair
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Iconic Nelson Pretzel desk or side chair in birch. Manufactured by Herman Miller.
Category
Vintage 1950s Side Chairs
Materials
Birch
Early Walnut Pretzel Side Chairs by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Southampton, NJ
Beautiful set of four chairs designed in 1952 by George Nelson associates. This is an exceptional
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
PRETZEL CHAIRS (6), by George Nelson, for HERMAN MILLER
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nelson’s famous Coconut Chair and Marshmallow Sofa, gained worldwide design acclaim. The bold and elegant
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Early George Nelson Bentwood "Pretzel" Arm Chair
By George Nelson
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
This is an early production "Pretzel" bentwood armchair designed by G.Nelson. Provenance-Paul
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
The Pretzel Chair by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Dallas, TX
An early and rare pretzel armchair designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. This example in all
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Pretzel chair by George Nelson & assoc.
Located in Highland, IN
A sculpture you can sit in, the Pretzel chair was not a commercial success, so examples of the form
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Rare Plycraft Rosewood Sofa, Circa 1960s
By Plycraft
Located in San Antonio, TX
Herman Miller to manufacture the George Nelson Office's Pretzel Chair attributed to John Pile in walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Seldom Seen George Nelson Pretzel Chair
By George Nelson
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Seldom seen George Nelson for Herman Miller pretzel chair, circa late 1950s. This example has two
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Early and Rare George Nelson Pretzel Chair, 1952 Sculpture
By George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful sculptural side chair. Pretzel designed in 1952 by George Nelson, amazing original finish
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Plywood
George Nelson Pretzel Dining Chairs
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of four rare model 5098 "Pretzel" dining chairs, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch, Cowhide
Norman Cherner Pretzel Arm Chairs for Plycraft in Custom Sunburst Finish, c.1958
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Dallas, TX
the George Nelson Designed pretzel chair.
The price is for the pair.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Walnut
H 32 in W 26 in D 24 in
Pair of George Nelson Pretzel Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Rare pretzel chairs by George Nelson for Herman Miller.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Materials
Walnut
George Nelson Pretzel Chair for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Rare pretzel chair in great vintage condition
some wear on arms but no major flaws
very unique
Category
Vintage 1950s Armchairs
Original Pretzel Chair by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a beautifully kept original version of the pretzel chair by George Nelson, designed in 1952
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Plywood
George Nelson Pretzel Chair
By George Nelson
Located in Turners Falls, MA
George Nelson pretzel chair manufactured for Herman Miller. Model # 5890. Beautiful example in
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch
Norman Cherner First Edition Cherner Chair with 'Bernardo' Label
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Portland, ME
"Bernardo".
George Nelson's design for the Pretzel chair was subcontracted by Herman Miller to a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
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Nelson Pretzel Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal nelson pretzel chair for your home. Each nelson pretzel chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, birch and animal skin. There are many kinds of the nelson pretzel chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each nelson pretzel chair bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made nelson pretzel chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by George Nelson and Herman Miller are consistently popular.
How Much is a Nelson Pretzel Chair?
A nelson pretzel chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,893, while the lowest priced sells for $2,400 and the highest can go for as much as $12,000.
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