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Set of Two '2' Mid-Century Modern Pretzel Chairs in Oak and Original Tweed, USA
Located in Deland, FL
This set of playfully-shaped pretzel chairs is unlike any other we've ever seen. Constructed of
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Four (4) Pretzel Chairs in Oak and Original Tweed Fabric, USA, c. 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
This set of playfully-shaped pretzel chairs is unlike any other we've ever seen. Constructed of
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Vintage Bentwood & Leather "Pretzel" Chair by Norman Cherner
By Norman Cherner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Mid-Century arm chair in "Pretzel" design by Norman Cherner, consisting of a lacquered
Category

Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Set of Two (2) Designer Lucite Decorative Pretzel Armchairs After Norman Cherner
By Norman Cherner
Located in Deland, FL
As elegant as they are rare this exquisite set of custom-made pretzel chairs is unlike anything
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Lucite

Norman Cherner Pretzel Chairs in Leather and Wood Frame by Plycraft, Set of 4
By Norman Cherner
Located in Chicago, IL
Pretzel arm chairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft in bleached white wood and ivory faux leather
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Maple

Mid-Century Paul Frankl Rattan Chaise Pretzel Arms Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By Paul Frankl
Located in Bay City, MI
This five-strand rattan lounge chair features stylized pretzel arms with a matching fitted ottoman
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Boho Chic Three Strand Rattan Pretzel Sofa and Chair After Frankl -2 Pieces
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Wonderful vintage bohemian rattan pretzel chair and love seat. Each display an excellent three
Category

Vintage 1960s Bohemian Loveseats

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Set of 4 Norman Cherner Directional Side Chairs Plycraft
By Norman Cherner, Directional, Plycraft
Located in Fraser, MI
out to form Plycraft to fulfill the contract for the Herman Miller Pretzel Chair. After prototypes
Category

Vintage 1960s Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Four George Nelson ''Pretzel'' Armchair Made by ICF, Italy, 1984-1986
By ICF De Padova, George Nelson
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
«Pretzel-chair».'' All the armchairs are in very good original condition retaining their original
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Ash

Restored 10 Strand Square Pretzel Lounge Chair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The 10-stranded square pretzel rattan chair by Paul Frankl exudes elegance and craftsmanship. This
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Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Rattan

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

Paul Frankl-Style Rattan Bamboo Pretzel Lounge Chair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage, mid-century modern bamboo "pretzel" lounge chair in the style of Paul Frankl. The chair
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo

Paul Frankl-Style Rattan Bamboo Pretzel Lounge Chair
Paul Frankl-Style Rattan Bamboo Pretzel Lounge Chair
No Reserve
H 25.5 in W 29 in D 36 in
Rattan 3-Strand Pretzel Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored rattan 3-Strand pretzel armchair with red and white birds of paradise tropical barckcloth
Category

Vintage 1980s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, 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
Category

Vintage 1930s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Restored Six-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Chaise Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Designed in the manner of Paul Frankl, this six-strand, rattan chaise longue chair features square
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Pair of Cherner Armchair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
By Norman Cherner
Located in Centreville, VA
‘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

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
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Rare Restored Pretzel Arm Rattan Rocking Chair with Ottoman
By Herb Ritts, Ritts Tropitan
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A rare three-strand pretzel arm rattan rocking chair with matching ottoman. This chair features
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, 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
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Restored Full Round Pretzel Lounge Chair with Arched Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This round full pretzel three-seat sofa sectional with three-strand round pretzel arms and arched
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Pair Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chairs Style of Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
Pair of square pretzel rattan lounge chairs in the style of Paul Frankl. The chairs have a stacked
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Restored 3/4 4-Strand Round Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This round 3/4 pretzel arm rattan lounge chair and three-strand round pretzel arms and "Arched
Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Restored Six-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Designed in the manner of Paul Frankl, this six-strand rattan lounge chair features square pretzel
Category

Vintage 1930s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

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
Category

Vintage 1950s North American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Restored Reverse Pretzel Three Strand Lounge Chair and Matching Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This immaculately restored three-strand rattan lounge chair and matching ottoman showcase the
Category

Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Restored "Triple Triangle" Open Air Pretzel Single Arm Lounge Chair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare "Triple Triangle" arm rattan lounge chair featuring arch looped base and the unique open-air
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Restored Rattan Four Strand Square Pretzel Chaise Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pretzel Chaise Lounge Chair, complete with a matching ottoman. This iconic design exudes timeless elegance
Category

Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Restored Child Size 4-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare pair of child-size four-strand square pretzel rattan lounge chairs featuring 4 pole square
Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Restored 1930s Six Strand Square Pretzel Stacked Rattan Lounge Chair, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Stunning pair 6 Strand Square Pretzel Arm Rattan Occasional Chairs with stacked base in the Manner
Category

Vintage 1930s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Restored Rattan 5-Strand Square Pretzel Lounge Chair w/ Martinique Cushions
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Designed in the manner of Paul Frankl this five-strand rattan lounge chair features square pretzel
Category

Vintage 1930s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Restored Paul Frankl Style Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair, Beverly Palms Cushions
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Designed in the manner of Paul Frankl this six-strand rattan lounge chair features square pretzel
Category

Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Paul Frankl Pretzel Six Strand Club Chairs with Ottomans, Set of 4
By Paul Frankl
Located in Miami, FL
Paul Frankl Pretzel Six Strand Club Chairs with Ottomans, Set of 4 Offered for sale are 2 pairs of
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Foam

Restored Six-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair, Set of 4
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of 4 six-strand rattan lounge chairs designed in the manner of Paul Frank features square
Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Restored Rattan Five-Strand Reverse 3/4 Pretzel Single Arm Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This is a unique one-of-a-kind lounge chair and accent chair featuring a substantial five-strand 3
Category

Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Restored 6-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair w/ Martinique Palm Cushions
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Designed in the manner of Paul Frankl this six-strand rattan lounge chair features square pretzel
Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Restored 3-Strand 3/4 Pretzel Rattan Adjustable Reclining Lounge Chair w Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid Century 3/4 round pretzel arm rattan lounge chair with three-strand round pretzel arms and an
Category

Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Restored 3-Strand 3/4 Pretzel Rattan Reclining Lounge Chair w/ Adjustable Back
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid Century 3/4 round pretzel arm rattan lounge chair with three-strand round pretzel arms and an
Category

Vintage 1950s Club Chairs

Materials

Rattan

6 Pretzel Ribbon Back Hollywood Regency French Provincial Rococo Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Quality set of six vintage Hollywood Regency solid wood ribbon back dining chairs. The set features
Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Restored pair Teal Square Pretzel Stacked Rattan Lounge Chairs in Style of Frank
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Six-strand square pretzel arm rattan chairs with stacked bases in the style of Paul Frankl. Both
Category

Vintage 1930s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

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
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan, Reed, Wood

Superb Early Midcentury Chest of Drawers in Birchwood
By Paul Goldman, Plycraft
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Cherner Pretzel chair as well as designing for Herman Miller. This significant chest is functional as
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Birch

French Provincial Hollywood Regency Cane Back Pretzel Twist Dining Chair, Set 8
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French provincial Hollywood Regency cane back pretzel twist dining chair - set of 8. Item
Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Side Arm Chair Made by Plycraft 1960's
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Wayne, NJ
Norman Cherner pretzel dining chair, made by Plycraft in the 1960's. If you are in the New Jersey
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Chairs, Made by Plycraft, USA, 1960s
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in London, GB
A set of four original Norman Cherner pretzel dining chairs, made by Plycraft, USA, in the 1960s
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 Vintage French Hollywood Regency Style Cane Pretzel Back Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 6 vintage French Hollywood Regency style cane pretzel back dining chairs. Listing includes
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Pretzel Armchair in the Style of Paul Frankl, France 1950s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Rattan lounge chair pretzel style in the manner of Paul Frankl, France 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Restored Modernist 3-Strand Round Full Pretzel Rattan Settee
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored mid-century era round full pretzel two-seat settee Loveseat with a three-strand round
Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

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
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

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
Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Restored Teal 3/4 Pretzel Rattan 4-Seater Sectional Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare teal Three-strand 3/4 pretzel arm 4-seat rattan section sofa features a decorative arch along
Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Handsome Restored Pair of Frankl Style Square Pretzel Loungers, ciraa 1940
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Stellar Restored Pair of Rattan Pretzel and Cane Loungers, circa 1940
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Set of Four Italian Rococo Style Venetian Walnut Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
. Also known as pretzel chairs because of the interlocking twisted back splat. The whimsical chairs
Category

20th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Fabric, Cane

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
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Set of Four Biedermeier Chairs, Switzerland, circa 1820-1830
Located in Belmont, MA
“Pretzel”decor and a beautiful carving on the top of the chair. The chairs are in good original condition.
Category

Antique 1820s Swiss Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Adjustable Lounge Chair by Paul Frankl 1950 '
By Paul Frankl
Located in Rome, IT
Original Mid-Century Modern reclinable Bamboo and Rattan three -stand lounge chair features
Category

Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Pair of Bamboo and Upholstered Side Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant pair of creamy beige bamboo side chairs having pretzel-esque shaped backs and stylish legs
Category

Vintage 1940s American Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo

Restored Three-Strand 3/4 Pretzel "Kauai" 3 Seat Rattan Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Freshly made custom-made three-strand 3/4, three-seat rattan "Kauai" Sofa featuring 3/4 pretzel
Category

1990s Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Set of 6 Norman Cherner Dining Chairs, Made by Plycraft, USA, 1963. 2 Arm Chairs
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Buffalo, NY
includes 2 Classic Pretzel arm chairs and 4 side chairs,,, minor veneer chips (see photos) minor split to 1
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Patent Leather, Walnut, Plywood

20th Century Black American Plycraft Set of Four Dining Chairs by Norman Cherner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A black, vintage Mid-Century Modern America set of four Pretzel dining chairs made of hand crafted
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Foam, Wood

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Pretzel Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of pretzel chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of natural fiber, wood and rattan, all pretzel chairs available were constructed with great care. We have 139 antique and vintage pretzel chairs in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of pretzel chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Hollywood Regency pretzel chairs are consistently popular styles. Pretzel chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Norman Cherner, Plycraft and George Nelson are consistently popular.

How Much are Pretzel Chairs?

Prices for pretzel chairs start at $1 and top out at $12,741 with the average selling for $3,000.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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.

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