Paul Frankl Furniture
Austrian, American, 1886-1958
Born in Vienna, Paul Frankl came to the United States in 1914 as part of a wave of Central European design luminaries — among them Kem Weber, Rudolph Schindler, and Richard Neutra — who were drawn by the energy and optimism of the American scene. Prolific and protean, Frankl would go on to design furnishings that are emblematic of nearly every key stylistic chord in American modernism, from the streamlined Art Deco to free-form organic shapes.
Frankl's Skyscraper cabinets, bookcases and more — introduced in 1924 — are his earliest and best-known designs (and the work by which he is most often represented in institutions, such as New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art). Tall and narrow, the pieces have staggered shelves meant to mimic the setbacks of Manhattan office towers. A later visually expressive line — the Speed chairs and sofas, which have a raked profile suggesting motion — links Frankl to Donald Deskey, Raymond Loewy and other creators of Streamline Moderne design.
Frankl moved to Los Angeles in 1934 and luxuriated in the climate and lifestyle. His designs became lighter and simpler and found an audience among the Hollywood élite. (Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant and Fred Astaire were clients.) Fascinated by Asian arts, Frankl produced numerous pieces — tabletops with edges that curve upward; sofas, chairs and other seating with rattan frames — inspired by Chinese and Japanese forms and materials. In the 1940s, Frankl became one of the first designers to incorporate free-form, biomorphic shapes in his work, as well as novel upholstery fabrics such as denim and nubby wool.
Frankl biographer Christopher Long argues that the designer’s easy, elegant aesthetic had an enormous influence on movie set design. As the furniture below attests, Paul Frankl’s work is ready for its close-up.
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Creator: Paul Frankl
Recognized Seller Listings
Paul Frankl, Large Station Wagon Mirror, Maple, Mahogany, USA, 1950s
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in High Point, NC
A large "Station Wagon" mirror designed by Paul Frankl and produced by Johnson Furniture Company, USA, c. 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Maple
Paul Frankl Cork Mirror
By Paul Frankl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An oversized Cork Mirror from the Johnson Furniture Company Collection C.1949
Original lacquered Cork.
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1950s North American Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Cork
Paul Frankl, Dining Table, Cork, Mahogany, USA, 1940s
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in High Point, NC
A cork and stained mahogany dining table designed by Paul Frankl and produced by Johnson Furniture Company, USA, c. 1940s.
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Cork
Paul Frankl, Organic Coffee Table, Cork, Mahogany, USA, 1950s
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in High Point, NC
An organic mahogany and lacquered cork coffee table designed by Paul Frankl and produced by Johnson Furniture Company, USA, 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Cork
Paul Frankl, Coffee Table, Cork, Mahogany, USA, 1950s
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in High Point, NC
A mahogany and beige-lacquered cork coffee table designed by Paul Frankl and produced by Johnson Furniture Company, USA, 1950s
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Cork
Paul Frankl, Cabinet, Oak, USA, 1940s
By Barzilay, Paul Frankl
Located in High Point, NC
An oak cabinet designed by Paul Frankl and produced by Barzilay, USA, 1940s.
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Oak
Paul Frankl Set of 4 Plunging Neckline Dining/Game Chairs 1950s
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 "Plunging Neckline" dining/game chairs by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture, American 1950's. Refinished and newly upholstered in white leather. These chairs are both very ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
A Pair of High Chests by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This pair of high chests designed by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture were produced in the 1950s. Standing the test of time, the craftsmanship of...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Brass
Cork Sideboard / Dresser by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture, c. 1950s, Signed
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This restored Paul T. Frankl for Johnson Furniture sideboard cabinet or dresser, circa 1950s, features beautiful refinished Mahogany and cork with brass x-shaped pulls and is signed ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paul Frankl Continental Mid-Century Walnut and Brass 2-Drawer Console Table
By Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
Continental Mid-Century walnut contole table having two drawers with X-shaped brass drawer pulls, resting on four tapered round legs ending in brass sabots. (PAUL FRANKL)
Wear to...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Paul Frankl, Cabinet, Mahogany, Brass, Cork, USA, 1950s
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained mahogany, brass and cork cabinet, designed by Paul Frankl and produced by Johnson Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, c. 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paul Frankl, Cabinet, Mahogany, Cork, Brass, USA, 1950s
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in High Point, NC
A stained mahogany, brass and beige-lacquered cork cabinet, designed by Paul Frankl and produced by Johnson Furniture Company, Grand Rapids Michigan, USA, 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paul Frankl Continental Mid-Century Walnut and Brass 2-Drawer Console Table
By Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
Continental Mid-Century walnut contole table having two drawers with X-shaped brass drawer pulls, resting on four tapered round legs ending in brass sabots. (PAUL FRANKL)
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Paul Frankl Low Cork Table/Bench 1940’s Fot Johnson Furniture Co.
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Hudson, NY
Paul Frankl low cork table / bench 1940’s manufactured by Johnson Furniture Co. fully restored.
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1940s American Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Cork
Set of 8 Paul Frankl Continental Ebonized & Upholstered "Skyscraper" Side Chairs
By Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
SET of 8 Continental Art Deco (1929) \"Skyscraper\" dining / side chairs with reeded carved black lacquered curving wooden frames, upholstered in a beige and gold geometric patterned...
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20th Century Biedermeier Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Lacquer, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Paul Frankl American Art Deco Oval Black Lacquer & Brass Extension Dining Table
By Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco American dining table with a black lacquered oval extension top with 2 removable leaves, resting on a fluted column brass and cream painted base. (PAUL FRANKL).
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Wooden Brass X Handle Bedside Table
By Johnson Furniture Co., Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid-century wooden bedside table / commodes with an upper cabinet with fold-down drawer above two lower drawers with x-form brass drawer pulls. (Paul Frankl for Johnson Furni...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Co. Mid-Century Walnut Six Drawer High Chests
By Johnson Furniture Co., Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
2 Mid-Century walnut high chests / dressers with six drawers mounted with X-shaped brass drawer pulls. (PAUL FRANKL FOR JOHNSON FURNITURE CO)(PRIC...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Company 'Pallet' Wooden Writing Desk
By Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century wooden 'pallet' kidney-shaped desk with two drawers flush to desk edge, resting on three rectangular legs with rounded edges. (PAUL FRANKL FOR JO...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Wood
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Co. Cork Top Dining Table with Leaves
By Johnson Furniture Co., Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century dining / conference table with a rounded rectangular cork top with two removable leaves, resting on two dark-stained wooden legs with V-shaped central supports. ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Wood
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Company Black and White Cork and Wood End
By Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century rectangular end / side table with a white painted cork top resting on a white painted wooden frame with a lower rectangular stretcher shelf and four square legs. (PAUL FR...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Cork, Paint, Wood
Paul Frankl Square Cork Top Cocktail / Coffee Table
By Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century square cocktail / coffee table with a cork top and cork veneer, resting on four squared legs. (PAUL FRANKL)
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Wood
Paul Frankl Custom Dining Table
By Paul Frankl
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Frankl custom dining table, designed for a project in La Jolla, California 1930c.
Sold with two 24-inch leaves when both are inserted the tabl...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Cork
Paul Frankl, Wall Mirror, Cork, Mirror Glass, USA, C. 1950s
By Paul Frankl
Located in High Point, NC
A cork wall mirror designed by Paul Frankl and produced by Johnson Furniture company, c. 1951.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Cork
Paul Frankl Coffee Table, C. 1948 for Johnson Furniture Co
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Hudson, NY
Lacquered cork, lacquered mahogany original condition.
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Co.
Category
1940s American Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Cork
Paul Frankl American Mid-Century Square Cork Top Cocktail / Coffee Table
By Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century square cocktail / coffee table with a cork top and cork veneer, resting on four squared legs. (PAUL FRANKL).
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Cork
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Co. American Mid-Century Cork Top Dining Table
By Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century dining / conference table with a rounded rectangular cork top with two removable leaves, resting on two dark-stained wooden legs with V-shaped central supports. ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Cork
Pair of Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Co. Walnut Six Drawer High Dressers
By Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid-century walnut high chests / dressers with six drawers mounted with X-shaped brass drawer pulls. (Paul Frankl For Johnson Furniture Co)(priced as pair).
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Paul Frankl Rare Kidney Desk in Mahogany, Birch, Leather and Brass, USA, 1950s
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Company of Grand Rapids rare exquisite desk from Station Wagon Group, USA, 1940s. This organic desk consists of two separate parts - desk top in rich mahogany and three drawer cabinet in mahogany and birch with leather and brass pulls. This modernist design has beautiful and playful elements which allow modifications in orientation. The desk top with legs rests on the cabinet through the use of a circular birch column which can be adjusted anywhere on the cabinet top to create different angles in the configuration and different overall lengths. Truly an iconic design, this chic desk exemplifies Frankl early use of biomorphic form. Branded mark "JOHNSON FURNITURE CO. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH."
Adjustable desk length: 55-66 in
Desk top including legs measurements: H 28.25 x W 48 x D 23.5 in
Cabinet measurements...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Brass
Gentleman's Chest of Drawers by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Seven-drawer chest of dark stained wood with brass x-pulls and raised detailing. Simple, elegant form with lots of storage.
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paul Frankl Dresser and Nightstand for Johnson Furniture, 1950s
By John Stuart, Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic 1950s ten-drawer double dresser and nightstand was designed by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture and retailed by John Stuart duri...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Metal
Paul Frankl, Organic Coffee Table, Cork Top, Mahogany Base, 1950s
By Johnson Furniture Co., Paul Frankl
Located in High Point, NC
A very rare cork top coffee table or cocktail table by Paul Frankl for American manufacturer Johnson Furniture Company, circa 1955.
The playful cork top features a tear-drop shaped ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Cork
Paul Frankl, Low Coffee Table, Painted Cork, Stained Mahogany, 1940s America
By Johnson Furniture Co., Paul Frankl
Located in High Point, NC
An all original coffee or cocktail table designed by Paul Frankl and produced by Johnson Furniture Company in the 1940s. An off-white/yellow painted cork-top is mounted on a base in ...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Cork
Pair of Armchairs by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Hudson, NY
Set of two armchairs mahogany stain wood and new upholstery design by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture.
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1950s American Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Wood
Paul Frankl Bookcase
By Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
Rare custom bookcase/ storage cabinet designed by Paul Frankl. Orange and black lacquered wood, with gold painted face in a snaking geometric motif & thick...
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1930s American Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Cork-Topped End Table by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Tapered dowel legs support a bleached mahogany two (2) drawer end table with a cork top, having hammered brass round pulls.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Brass
Corner Table by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture
By Johnson Furniture Co., Paul Frankl
Located in Hudson, NY
Cork tops and mahogany frame by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture. Design number on the bottom, 5029 # 253.
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1950s American Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Cork
Open Armchair by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture
By Johnson Furniture Co., Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
Dark stained mahogany frame with modernist lines and open arms. Cut-out, plunging neckline to upholstered seat back. Up to four of these armchairs are available.
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture
Cork End Table by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A two-tiered end table in mahogany having a triangular cork top and an overhanging lower shelf edged with a lip.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Cork, Mahogany
Glass End Table
By Paul Frankl
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A two-tiered end table with ash dowel legs and thick industrial green-tinted glass having rounded and textured edges. Shelf is 5.75" H.
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Glass, Ash
Paul Frankl, Dresser, Oak, Brass, USA, 1950s
By Paul Frankl, Brown Saltman
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and brass dresser designed by Paul Frankl and produced by Brown Saltman, USA, 1950s.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paul Frankl, Slipper Chairs, Bamboo, Fabric, USA, 1952
By Paul Frankl, Ficks Reed
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of green velvet and bamboo slipper chairs designed by Paul Frankl and produced by Ficks Reed, USA, 1952.
Seat height 14.25
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo
Paul Frankl, Cabinet, Mahogany, Brass, Cork, USA, 1940s
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in High Point, NC
A stained mahogany and beige lacquered cork cabinet, designed by Paul Frankl and produced by Johnson Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1940s.
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paul Frankl Low Cork Table
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Asian-inspired form with cork-wrapped top above dark-stained mahogany base. This piece is designed by Paul Frankl for Johnson furniture company from the post war period.
Category
1940s American Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Cork
Paul Frankl furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Paul Frankl furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Paul Frankl furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Paul Frankl were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Planner Group, John Stuart, and Widdicomb Furniture Co.. Prices for Paul Frankl furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $920 and can go as high as $85,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,490.
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