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Rare George Nelson Pretzel Chair for ICF Italy
Rare George Nelson Pretzel Chair for ICF Italy

Rare George Nelson Pretzel Chair for ICF Italy

By George Nelson

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A sculptural bentwood Pretzel chair # 5890 with elegant, curved arms having a dark chocolate brown

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Norman Cherner Pretzel Chairs for Plycraft - Set of Four
Norman Cherner Pretzel Chairs for Plycraft - Set of Four

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

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Faux Leather, Plywood

Mid-Century Vintage Pretzel Chair by Norman Cherner
Mid-Century Vintage Pretzel Chair by Norman Cherner

Mid-Century Vintage Pretzel Chair by Norman Cherner

By Plycraft, Norman Cherner

Located in Brooklyn, NY

legendary "Pretzel" chair made for Plycraft Furniture of Lawrence, Massachusetts. This vintage chair

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Bentwood, Plywood

Mid-Century Vintage Pretzel Chair by Norman Cherner
Mid-Century Vintage Pretzel Chair by Norman Cherner

Mid-Century Vintage Pretzel Chair by Norman Cherner

By Norman Cherner, Plycraft

Located in Brooklyn, NY

legendary "Pretzel" chair made for Plycraft Furniture of Lawrence, Massachusetts. This vintage chair

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Bentwood, Plywood

Original Early George Nelson for Herman Miller Pretzel Chair
Original Early George Nelson for Herman Miller Pretzel Chair

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

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Bentwood

George Nelson 6 Black Pretzel Chairs for ICF, 1984
George Nelson 6 Black Pretzel Chairs for ICF, 1984

George Nelson 6 Black Pretzel Chairs for ICF, 1984

By ICF De Padova, George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Vienna, AT

George Nelson pretzel chairs Model # 5890, manufactured for ICF (labelled) A rare set of six

Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Velvet, Plywood

Early and Rare George Nelson Pretzel Chair American Mid Century
Early and Rare George Nelson Pretzel Chair American Mid Century

Early and Rare George Nelson Pretzel Chair American Mid Century

By George Nelson

Located in San Diego, CA

Wonderful sculptural side chair. Pretzel designed in 1950s by George Nelson, amazing original

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Wood

Original George Nelson Pretzel Chair, Leather
Original George Nelson Pretzel Chair, Leather

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

1980s Italian Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Leather, Plywood

1950s John Pyle for George Nelson Associates Laminate Pretzel Chairs set of 4
1950s John Pyle for George Nelson Associates Laminate Pretzel Chairs set of 4

1950s John Pyle for George Nelson Associates Laminate Pretzel Chairs set of 4

By George Nelson, John Pile

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

A set of four scarce John Pile for George Nelson Associates of Herman Miller Side Chairs. These

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Birch, Walnut

A Norman Cherner Pretzel Armchair, Plycraft, USA, 1960s
A Norman Cherner Pretzel Armchair, Plycraft, USA, 1960s

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. Bentwood frame. Good

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 Black Pretzel Chairs, by George Nelson for ICF
Set of 6 Black Pretzel Chairs, by George Nelson for ICF

Set of 6 Black Pretzel Chairs, by George Nelson for ICF

By George Nelson, ICF De Padova

Located in Berlin, DE

A rare set of six ''Pretzel'' armchairs with leather cushions, made from laminated wood by ICF De

Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Leather, Wood

Plycraft Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Bentwood Armchairs USA 1960s, a Pair, Signed
Plycraft Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Bentwood Armchairs USA 1960s, a Pair, Signed

Plycraft Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Bentwood Armchairs USA 1960s, a Pair, Signed

By Plycraft, Norman Cherner

Located in Miami, FL

s an original pair of 1960s Norman Cherner for Plycraft bentwood Pretzel chairs. These Iconic

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Bentwood

Set of Two (2) Designer Lucite Decorative Pretzel Armchairs After Norman Cherner
Set of Two (2) Designer Lucite Decorative Pretzel Armchairs After Norman Cherner

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

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Lucite

Pair of uncommon 1965 Plycraft bent wood walnut side chairs
Pair of uncommon 1965 Plycraft bent wood walnut side chairs

Pair of uncommon 1965 Plycraft bent wood walnut side chairs

By Plycraft

Located in Phoenix, AZ

pretzel chair. Both designers made pieces produced by Plycraft. Both are labeled with Plycraft stickers

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Walnut, Bentwood

Modernist 3-Strand 3/4 Pretzel "Kauai" Rattan Lounge Chair
Modernist 3-Strand 3/4 Pretzel "Kauai" Rattan Lounge Chair

Modernist 3-Strand 3/4 Pretzel "Kauai" Rattan Lounge Chair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

New old stock three-strand ¾ rattan "Kauai" Lounge Chair featuring 3/4 pretzel chair arms with

Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Rattan

Modernist 3-Strand 3/4 Pretzel "Kauai" Rattan Lounge Chair
Modernist 3-Strand 3/4 Pretzel "Kauai" Rattan Lounge Chair

Modernist 3-Strand 3/4 Pretzel "Kauai" Rattan Lounge Chair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

New old stock 3-strand ¾ rattan "Kauai" Lounge Chair featuring 3/4 pretzel chair arms with sloped

Category

1990s American Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Rattan

Plycraft Pretzel Padded Arm Chair by Paul Goldman (A)
Plycraft Pretzel Padded Arm Chair by Paul Goldman (A)

Plycraft Pretzel Padded Arm Chair by Paul Goldman (A)

By Plycraft

Located in Cincinnati, OH

. Called the Pretzel chair because of its unique sweeping arms and leg configuration it's been an iconic

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of Four George Nelson ''Pretzel'' Armchair Made by ICF, Italy, 1984-1986
Set of Four George Nelson ''Pretzel'' Armchair Made by ICF, Italy, 1984-1986

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

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Fabric, Ash

Early and Rare Pretzel sIDE Chair by George Nelson
Early and Rare Pretzel sIDE Chair by George Nelson

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

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Plywood

Vintage Coastal Henry Link Pretzel Rattan Chairs - Set of 4
Vintage Coastal Henry Link Pretzel Rattan Chairs - Set of 4

Vintage Coastal Henry Link Pretzel Rattan Chairs - Set of 4

By Henry Link

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The Vintage Coastal Henry Link Pretzel Rattan Chairs are iconic pieces of furniture that capture

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Restored 3-Strand Reverese Pretzel Rattan Rocking Chair
Restored 3-Strand Reverese Pretzel Rattan Rocking Chair

Restored 3-Strand Reverese Pretzel Rattan Rocking Chair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

rocking chair with white cushions. This chair features a steam-bent rattan frame. This rare pretzel

Category

1940s Philippine Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Rattan

Vintage Boho Pretzel Rattan Slipper Chairs - A Pair
Vintage Boho Pretzel Rattan Slipper Chairs - A Pair

Vintage Boho Pretzel Rattan Slipper Chairs - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Infuse your space with relaxed coastal elegance with this striking pair of vintage slipper chairs

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

Cherner Armchair by Norman Cherner, Mid-Century Modern, Circa 1960
Cherner Armchair by Norman Cherner, Mid-Century Modern, Circa 1960

Cherner Armchair by Norman Cherner, Mid-Century Modern, Circa 1960

By Norman Cherner

Located in Centreville, VA

‘Pretzel’ chair which was created by Herman Miller and produced by Plycraft until they ceased production

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of Cherner Armchair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
Pair of Cherner Armchair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft

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

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Bentwood

Restored Vintage Paul Frankl Pretzel Rattan Children's Lounge Chair
Restored Vintage Paul Frankl Pretzel Rattan Children's Lounge Chair

Restored Vintage Paul Frankl Pretzel Rattan Children's Lounge Chair

By Paul Frankl

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Offered is a children's size lounge chair designed by Paul Frankl. This chair features six-strand

Category

1980s American Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Rattan

Pair Early and Rare Pretzel sIDE Chairs by George Nelson
Pair Early and Rare Pretzel sIDE Chairs by George Nelson

Pair Early and Rare Pretzel sIDE Chairs by George Nelson

By George Nelson

Located in Buffalo, NY

Matched pair Early and Rare Pretzel sIDE Chaisr designed by by George Nelson, c 1952,,, gREAT

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Plywood

Rare Restored Pretzel Arm Rattan Rocking Chair with Ottoman
Rare Restored Pretzel Arm Rattan Rocking Chair with Ottoman

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

Category

1940s American Art Deco Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Restored Five-Strand Round Full Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair
Restored Five-Strand Round Full Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair

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

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Rattan

Antique Victorian Mahogany Pretzel Balloon Back Parlor Side Chairs - a Pair
Antique Victorian Mahogany Pretzel Balloon Back Parlor Side Chairs - a Pair

Antique Victorian Mahogany Pretzel Balloon Back Parlor Side Chairs - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Pretzel Balloon Back Parlor Side Chairs - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century

Category

Mid-20th Century Victorian Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Restored Mid Century 5-Strand Reverse Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair
Restored Mid Century 5-Strand Reverse Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair

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

1950s North American Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Rattan

Restored Reverse Pretzel Three Strand Lounge Chair and Matching Ottoman
Restored Reverse Pretzel Three Strand Lounge Chair and Matching Ottoman

Restored Reverse Pretzel Three Strand Lounge Chair and Matching Ottoman

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired three-strand rattan lounge chair and matching

Category

1950s Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Vintage Faux Painted Tortoise Pretzel Back Armchair
Vintage Faux Painted Tortoise Pretzel Back Armchair

Vintage Faux Painted Tortoise Pretzel Back Armchair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage Faux painted tortoise pretzel back armchair with newly upholstered seat cushion.

Category

20th Century Italian Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Fabric, Paint

Restored "Triple Triangle" Open Air Pretzel Single Arm Lounge Chair
Restored "Triple Triangle" Open Air Pretzel Single Arm Lounge Chair

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

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Rattan

Restored Six-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Chaise Lounge Chair, 2 Available
Restored Six-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Chaise Lounge Chair, 2 Available

Restored Six-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Chaise Lounge Chair, 2 Available

By Paul Frankl

Located in Van Nuys, CA

chair features square pretzel arms and a Classic stacked base blending style and vintage charm with

Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Rattan

Restored 10 Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair Paul Frankl Style
Restored 10 Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair Paul Frankl Style

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

Category

1950s American Art Deco Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Rattan

Restored Rattan Four Strand Square Pretzel Chaise Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Restored Rattan Four Strand Square Pretzel Chaise Lounge Chair with Ottoman

Restored Rattan Four Strand Square Pretzel Chaise Lounge Chair with Ottoman

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Strand Square Pretzel Chaise Lounge Chair, complete with a matching ottoman. This iconic design exudes

Category

1950s Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Restored MCM 3-Strand 3/4 Reverse Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair& Ottoman Pair
Restored MCM 3-Strand 3/4 Reverse Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair& Ottoman Pair

Restored MCM 3-Strand 3/4 Reverse Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair& Ottoman Pair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This beautifully restored coastal Mid Century 3/4 round pretzel arm rattan lounge chair pair, each

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Restored 3/4 3-Strand Round Pretzel Rattan Chaise Reclining Lounge Chair
Restored 3/4 3-Strand Round Pretzel Rattan Chaise Reclining Lounge Chair

Restored 3/4 3-Strand Round Pretzel Rattan Chaise Reclining Lounge Chair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

chair features square pretzel arms and an adjustable reclining seat back with 3 different positions

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Rattan

Restored pair Teal Square Pretzel Stacked Rattan Lounge Chairs Style of Frankl
Restored pair Teal Square Pretzel Stacked Rattan Lounge Chairs Style of Frankl

Restored pair Teal Square Pretzel Stacked Rattan Lounge Chairs Style of Frankl

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Six-strand square pretzel arm rattan chairs with stacked bases in the style of Paul Frankl. Both

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Rattan

Restored Paul T Frankl Style 6-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair
Restored Paul T Frankl Style 6-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair

Restored Paul T Frankl Style 6-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Designed in the manner of Paul T Frankl, this six-strand rattan lounge chair features square

Category

1950s American Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Rattan

Norman Cherner, Plycraft, Mid-Century Modern, Pretzel Dining Chairs, USA, 1960s
Norman Cherner, Plycraft, Mid-Century Modern, Pretzel Dining Chairs, USA, 1960s

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

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Bentwood

Rare 4-Strand like Carved Mahogany Square Pretzel Faux Rattan Lounge Chair, Pair
Rare 4-Strand like Carved Mahogany Square Pretzel Faux Rattan Lounge Chair, Pair

Rare 4-Strand like Carved Mahogany Square Pretzel Faux Rattan Lounge Chair, Pair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

. Each features the square pretzel arms and a classic stacked base. Each chair blends style and vintage

Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century 4-Strand 3/4 Reverse Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair w/ Matching Ottoman
Mid-Century 4-Strand 3/4 Reverse Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair w/ Matching Ottoman

Mid-Century 4-Strand 3/4 Reverse Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair w/ Matching Ottoman

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This beautifully restored coastal rattan lounge chair set blends vintage charm with modern comfort

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Rattan

Beautiful Midcentury Chest of Drawers in Birchwood Paul Goodman for Plymold
Beautiful Midcentury Chest of Drawers in Birchwood Paul Goodman for Plymold

Beautiful Midcentury Chest of Drawers in Birchwood Paul Goodman for Plymold

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 Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Birch

French Provincial Hollywood Regency Pretzel Cane Back Dining Chair - Set of 8
French Provincial Hollywood Regency Pretzel Cane Back Dining Chair - Set of 8

French Provincial Hollywood Regency Pretzel Cane Back Dining Chair - Set of 8

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Vintage French Provincial Hollywood Regency Cane Back Pretzel Twist Dining Chairs - Set of 8. Listing

Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Wood

Bleached Walnut Tripple Oval Pretzel Back 4 French Provincial Dining Chairs NICE
Bleached Walnut Tripple Oval Pretzel Back 4 French Provincial Dining Chairs NICE

Bleached Walnut Tripple Oval Pretzel Back 4 French Provincial Dining Chairs NICE

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Bleached Walnut Tripple Oval Pretzel Back 4 French Provincial Dining Chairs NICE

Category

20th Century American French Provincial Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Walnut

Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Side Arm Chair Made by Plycraft 1960's
Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Side Arm Chair Made by Plycraft 1960's

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

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Wood

Set of Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Chairs, Made by Plycraft, USA, 1960s
Set of Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Chairs, Made by Plycraft, USA, 1960s

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

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Wood

Paul Frankl 6 Band Rattan Pretzel Arm Chaise
Paul Frankl 6 Band Rattan Pretzel Arm Chaise

Paul Frankl 6 Band Rattan Pretzel Arm Chaise

By Paul Frankl

Located in Highland, IN

A rare variation of Frankl's iconic pretzel arm design, this large lounge chair is possibly the

Category

1950s Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pretzel Chair

Materials

Cane, Rattan

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Vintage Pretzel Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage pretzel chair for your home. A vintage pretzel chair — often made from natural fiber, rattan and wood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage pretzel chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A vintage pretzel chair made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Norman Cherner, Plycraft and Paul Frankl each produced at least one beautiful vintage pretzel chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Vintage Pretzel Chair?

Prices for a vintage pretzel chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $0 and can go as high as $29,800, while the average can fetch as much as $3,678.

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.

Questions About Vintage Pretzel Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a vintage Gunlocke chair, examine the legs. Most pieces will feature a tag that bears the brand name. On antique and early vintage chairs, the label will usually be made of paper or leather, while riveted brass tags appear on later vintage and contemporary chairs. Once you've confirmed that Gunlocke is the maker by checking the tag, browse the company's catalogues, which are available online, to determine approximately when it was made. Some tags may include a style or color number that will expedite the search. If your chair is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage, while pieces that are 100 years old or older are antiques. You may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer when identifying your chair. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Gunlocke chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.