Paul Frankl Dressers
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.
Find vintage Paul Frankl tables, dining chairs, case pieces and storage cabinets on 1stDibs.
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Creator: Paul Frankl
Ten Drawer Dresser by Paul Frankl, C. 1950s
By Johnson Furniture Co., Paul Frankl
Located in Westport, CT
A meticulously restored Paul Frankl Dresser from Johnson Furniture, a mid-century masterpiece circa 1950s. This vintage gem, designed by the iconic Paul Frankl, features 10 drawers a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Dressers
Materials
Nickel
Mid-Century Paul Frankl Chest Of Drawers
By Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Modern Chest of drawers in cerused natual oak with a combed oak border. Original brass pulls. Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Dressers
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Brass
Paul Frankl 10 Drawer Lacquered Dresser in Sundried Tomato c. 1950
By Paul Frankl
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Iconic Paul Frankl 10-drawer chest with freshly polished brass X pulls, refinished and shown in Sun Dried Tomato Red Lacquer from Frankl's Debonair Collection for Johnson Furniture. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Dressers
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Brass
Paul Frankl 10 Drawer Lacquered Dresser in Sundried Tomato c. 1950
By Paul Frankl
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Iconic Paul Frankl 10-drawer chest with freshly polished brass X pulls, refinished and shown in Sun Dried Tomato Red Lacquer from Frankl's Debonair Collection for Johnson Furniture. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Dressers
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Brass
Ten Drawer Dresser by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful ten-drawer dresser designed by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Company. This incredible dresser has been beautifully and professionally restored in lacquer and the 'X' pu...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Dressers
Materials
Brass
Paul Frankl Mahogany "Station Wagon" Dresser for Johnson Furniture, 1940s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Coronado, CA
An uncommon and coveted "Station Wagon" dresser by Paul Frankl, manufactured by Johnson Furniture in the 1940s. This example is executed in Philippine mahogany and maple with thick l...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Dressers
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Mahogany, Maple
Mid-Century Modernist X Form Low Chest in Rich Brown Walnut by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully fabricated and distinctive Mid-Century Modernist X Form low chest in rich brown Walnut is by the esteemed designer Paul Frankl and originates from the United States...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Dressers
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Brass
1950s Paul Frankl Moroccan Red Lacquered Double Dresser / Chest of Drawers
By Paul Frankl
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Iconic Paul Frankl 10-drawer chest with freshly polished brass X pulls, refinished and shown in Moroccan Red Lacquer from Frankl's Debonair Collection for Johnson Furniture. Pair Available. Please note buyer has the option to select any color for professional refinishing to match the desired interior. Certainly one of Paul Frankl's most celebrated designs, the chest is timeless and pairs well with contemporary, eclectic and mid century decor.
Paul Frankl was known in the Art Deco period for his architectural skyscraper...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Dressers
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Lacquer
Paul Frankl Mid-Century Modern Highboy Dresser Black Lacquered Walnut
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Roanoke, VA
A vintage Paul Frankl highboy dresser with iconic brass “x” knobs and newly lacquered black walnut is a truly exceptional piece of furniture. Its c...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Dressers
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
Mid-Century Paul Frankl Chest Of Drawers
By Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Modern Chest of drawers in cerused natual oak with a combed oak border. Original brass pulls. Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Dressers
Materials
Brass
Ten Drawer Dresser by Paul Frankl, C. 1950s
By Johnson Furniture Co., Paul Frankl
Located in Westport, CT
A meticulously restored Paul Frankl Dresser from Johnson Furniture, a mid-century masterpiece circa 1950s. This vintage gem, designed by the iconic Paul Frankl, features 10 drawers a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Dressers
Materials
Nickel
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture 10 Drawer Double Dresser Solid Brass X Pulls
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern tan walnut finish double dresser credenza by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Dressers
Materials
Brass
1950s Bachelor Chests by Paul Frankl for John Stuart - Two Available
By Paul Frankl
Located in North Miami, FL
Two timeless 1950s bachelor chests by Paul Frankl for Paul Stuart. The original walnut finish with contrasting black drawers give this eye-catching pair ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Dressers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Restored 'Station Wagon' Ten-Drawer Dresser by Paul Frankl, c. 1945, Signed
By John Stuart Inc., Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare collectors ten-drawer dresser is by Paul T. Frankl for Johnson Furniture, circa 1945, from the 'Station Wagon' series of bedroom furniture. Beautifully contrasting Mahogany...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Dressers
Materials
Brass
Paul Frankl Lacquered Bureau
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Cambridge, US
USA, ca. 1950s. A large and versatile bureau by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture. Features impressive maple construction with ten generous drawers in staggered sizes. Polished brass...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Dressers
Materials
Brass
Paul Frankl, John Stuart, Mid-Century Modern, Dresser, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s
By Paul Frankl, John Stuart
Located in Manhasset, NY
Paul Frankl, John Stuart, Mid-Century Modern, Dresser, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s
This fully refinished dresser designed by Paul Frankl for John Stuart is a stunning piece. It featur...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Dressers
Materials
Brass
Cork Sideboard / Dresser by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture, c. 1950s, Signed
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
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 Dressers
Materials
Brass
Restored 'Station Wagon' Highboy Dresser by Paul Frankl, c. 1945, Triple Signed
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl, John Stuart Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare collectors highboy dresser is by Paul T. Frankl for Johnson Furniture, circa 1945, from the 'Station Wagon' series of bedroom furniture. Beautifully contrasting Mahogany an...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Dressers
Materials
Brass
Low-Boy Dresser With Nickel X-Shaped Pulls By Paul Frankl For Johnson Furniture
By Johnson Furniture Co., John Stuart Inc., Paul Frankl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage gem is designed by the iconic and prolific Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Co. retailed by John Stuart in the heart of New York City, circa 1950s. This double wide, lo...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Dressers
Materials
Nickel
Paul Frankl Dresser and Nightstand for Johnson Furniture, 1950s
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl, John Stuart
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 Dressers
Materials
Metal
Paul Frankl for Johnson White Wash Marble Top 10 Drawers Dresser Brass x Pulls
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Paul Frankl for Johnson white wash marble top 10 drawers dresser brass x pulls.
Retains John Stuart retailer label. Solid brass X pulls.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Dressers
Materials
Marble
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture MCM Leather Birch Maple Station Wagon Dresser
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Mid Century Leather Birch and Maple Station Wagon Dresser
This lowboy measures: 66 wide x 22 deep x 32 inches ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Dressers
Materials
Leather, Birch, Maple
Paul Frankl Cork Dresser for Johnson Furniture Co.
By Johnson Furniture Co., Paul Frankl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul Frankl’s cork furniture pieces are among his longest-lasting contributions to American modernism and are highly sought after to this day. This example, a cork top waterfall edge...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Dressers
Materials
Brass
Paul Frankl, John Stuart, Station Wagon High Dresser, Rock Maple, Brass, Leather
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl / John Stuart Highboy, Chest, Bedroom Set 1950s
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Co. and retailed by John Stuart. ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Dressers
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Brass
Restored Six Drawers Paul Frankl American Walnut Solid Brass Buckle Shaped Pulls
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Century modern American walnut solid brass buckle shaped pulls hardware high chest dresser by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Company.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Paul Frankl Brass X-Pulls Brown Cherry High Chest with Drop Front Secretary
By Paul Frankl, John Stuart Inc.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern cherry finish 7 drawers high chest dresser by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture. The dresser has nice drop front secretary compartment...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Dressers
Materials
Brass
Paul Frankl for Johnson Brass X Pulls High Chest of Drawers Dresser Cabinet
By John Stuart Inc., Paul Frankl
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Paul Frankl for Johnson Brass X Pulls high chest of drawers dresser cabinet.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Dressers
Materials
Brass
Paul Frankl, John Stuart, Mid-Century Modern, Dresser, Mahogany, Brass, 1960s
By John Stuart, Paul Frankl
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Mahogany Dresser, Stamped John Stuart, Brass
Mid century double dresser designed by Paul Frankl for John Stuart; recently fully refinished. The custom...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Dressers
Materials
Mahogany
Compatible Pair Mid-Century Modern Dressers, Chests by Paul Frankl, John Stuart
By John Stuart, Paul Frankl
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair Mid-Century Modern Double dressers by Paul Frankl for John Stuart, Lacquer
Highly compatible Set of two spectacular dressers designed by Paul Frankl for John Stuart, recently f...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Dressers
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Paul Frankl Cork Dresser for Johnson Furniture Co.
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul Frankl’s cork furniture pieces are among his longest-lasting contributions to American modernism and are highly sought after to this day. This example, a cork top waterfall edge...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Dressers
Materials
Brass
Rare Paul Frankl X-Pull four drawer dresser
By Paul Frankl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Four drawer mid century modern dresser designed by Paul Frankl, with signature, solid metal casted, x-shaped drawer pulls.
Dresser rests on an angular base with sculptural tapered ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Dressers
Materials
Ash
Paul Frankl Tall Chest in White Chocolate Lacquer with Brass Hardware c. 1950s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Fresh clean and pristine post full restoration is this heavenly Paul Frankl Embassy Collection Mid Century Modern 12 Drawer Dresser newly professionally lacquered in white chocolate with original polished brass hardware. Look at all of those 12 multi shaped chic drawers for you to play with and fill with your heart's desire. Mid century modern timeless Paul Frankl design with an architectural silhouette that's clean, precise and functional. 9 drawers in various shapes and forms rest atop 3 larger horizontal drawers meant for storage. Upper half is magic. Center cabinet differs in shape and hardware from its surrounding drawers and feels more personal with 3 open face pull...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Dressers
Materials
Brass
Paul Frankl Cork Highboy Dresser for Johnson Furniture Co.
By Johnson Furniture Co., Paul Frankl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul Frankl’s cork furniture pieces are among his longest-lasting contributions to American modernism and are highly sought after to this day. This example, a cork top waterfall edge...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Dressers
Materials
Brass
1950s Paul Frankl "Station Wagon" Cabinet Johnson Furniture Company
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A 1940s Mid century Modern Paul Frankl Cabinet Chest of Drawers. A part of the station wagon series in contrasting Philippine and Rock Mahogany and Maple featuring brass and leather...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Dressers
Materials
Brass
Rare Paul Frankl 1940s X Pull two drawer dresser
By Brown Saltman, Paul Frankl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul Frankl For Brown Saltman c. 1940s. With unique contrasting wood grain.
Design with the iconic x-shaped handles
Please note the original X shaped handles were lost and these a...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Dressers
Materials
Ash, Sapele Wood
Mid Century Paul Frankl Dresser
By Paul Frankl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage refinished Paul Frankl 6 drawer dresser. Has been refinished and well kept. Great design and style with beautiful base and legs. Brass handles are well kept.
Drawers slid...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Dressers
Materials
Wood
High-Boy Dresser With Nickel X-Shaped Pulls By Paul Frankl For Johnson Furniture
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Co., John Stuart Inc.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage gem is designed by the iconic and prolific Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Co. retailed by John Stuart in the heart of New York City, circa 1950s. This highboy dresser...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Dressers
Materials
Nickel
Refinished Paul Frankl for John Stuart Large 12-Drawer Dresser in White & Nickel
By Paul Frankl, John Stuart Inc.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Paul Frankl in the 1950s, this dresser was manufactured by John Stuart, maker of choice for many icons of the time, including T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and Peter Hvidt. Thi...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Dressers
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Paul Frankl, John Stuart, Mid-Century Modern, Dresser, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company, John Stuart
Located in Manhasset, NY
Paul Frankl, John Stuart, Mid-Century Modern, Dresser, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s
Fully refinished dresser designed by Paul Frankl for John Stuart. This cabinet has 8 drawers in tota...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Paul Frankl Dressers
Materials
Brass
MCM Cork and Wood Tall Dresser by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Cork and Wood Tall Dresser by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture
This amazing Cork and Wood Tall Dresser is a great piece to bring together any type of mid centur...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Dressers
Materials
Wood, Cork
Paul Frankl dressers for sale on 1stDibs.
Paul Frankl dressers 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 dressers, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original dressers 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 dressers by Edward Wormley, Johnson Furniture Company, and Michael Taylor. Prices for Paul Frankl dressers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,995 and can go as high as $23,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,850.