Paul Frankl Tables
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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Period: Mid-20th Century
Creator: Paul Frankl
Restored Stick Leg Rattan Side Table with Two-Tier Wood Tops
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Stick leg rattan side table with two-tier wood tops, circa 1950. Designed in the manner of Paul Frankl.
We only purchase and sell only the best and finest rattan furniture made by t...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Tables
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Wicker, Rattan, Formica
Paul Frankl-Style Stacked Rattan Side Tables with Mahogany Top, Pair, circa 1930
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Paul Frankl two-tier stacked rattan end tables with cut-out sides and mahogany wood top, circa 1930. This listing includes two matching end tables that were professionally restored i...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Tables
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Mahogany, Rattan
Paul Frankl Cork and Ebonized Oak Console Table
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Minimal, Paul Frankl model 5008 console table for Johnson Furniture Company features a natural beige cork top with folded ebonized oak legs.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Tables
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Oak, Cork
Classy Paul Frankl Writing Desk for Johnson Furniture
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant proportions, conical tapering legs and brass X-handles. Reminiscent of Tommi Parzinger. This item should be purchased with the intent to refinish. Structurally sound. Priced ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Tables
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Wood
Paul Frankl Black Stepped Coffee Table for Brown Saltman
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Paul Frankl noted for his "skyscraper" designed furniture of the 1930s, took a different direction on this design for the Brown Saltman Company. This elegant round table has an inver...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Tables
Materials
Glass, Oak
Paul Frankl Ebony Nightstands for John Stuart
By Paul Frankl, John Stuart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extremely rare Paul Frankl nightstands for John Stuart. Made of mahogany with espresso satin finish. USA, circa 1940. Each nightstand features a pull-down top drawer with two additio...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Tables
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Birch, Maple
Paul Frankl, Low Coffee Table, Painted Cork, Stained Mahogany, 1940s America
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Co.
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 Tables
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Mahogany, Cork
Paul Frankl Dining Table with Two Leaves, Cork Top, Mahogany Frame, Original
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Cork top dining table designed by the most important American Art Deco furniture designer, Paul Frankl, for Johnsone Furniture Company. Thi...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Paul Frankl Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Cork
Paul Frankl Dining Table
By Paul Frankl
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant cork top dining table, designed by Paul Frankl for The Johnson Furniture Company, American, circa 1940s. This table is currently being refinished and can be completed in your...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Cork
Pair of Espresso Paul Frankl Occasional Tables
By Paul Frankl, Brown Saltman
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman two-tier occasional tables with splayed and tapered legs and espresso finish.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Tables
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Wood
Asian-Inspired Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Cork Top Bench or Low Table
By Paul Frankl
Located in San Francisco, CA
An Asian-inspired midcentury Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture cork top bench or low table with open wood supports; the elegantly long rectangular cork top with flared ends raised on...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Tables
Materials
Cork
Paul Frankl Midcentury Rosewood Cocktail Table
By Paul Frankl
Located in Dallas, TX
Greek Key design cocktail table. New French polish finish. Interior shelves.
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1950s American Vintage Paul Frankl Tables
Materials
Rosewood
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 Tables
Materials
Brass
Corner Table by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Co.
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 Tables
Materials
Cork
1940s Paul Frankl Eight-Drawer Desk Art Deco Style By Johnson Furniture Co.
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Paul Frankl designed eight-drawer desk for the Johnson Furniture Co. of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Re-furbished and newly lacquered cork top, in a satin lacquer white finish.
Body of desk also mahogany brown finish. Handles appear to be bakelite, with brass brackets, also newly polished.
Exposed concave cut-out to center back of desk for storing books, much like a sculptural effect of a Sol LeWitt or Donald Judd floating square cut-outs piece of art and we say art, because it is an art form to pull off stunning design, with function as the forefront to any furniture, as the body floating has an ethereal quality. As does the body of the desk prove...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Tables
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Brass
Rare Paul Frankl Station Wagon Nightstands End Tables
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Paul Frankl station wagon nightstands end tables.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Tables
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Wood
Paul Frankl Corner Tables, Lacquered Cork and Mahogany, 1951
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Paul Frankl.
Corner tables (pair).
Johnson Furniture Company,
USA, circa 1951.
Lacquered cork, lacquered mahogany.
32 w x 32 d x 28.25 h inches
Each branded "#5029.&...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Tables
Materials
Cork, Mahogany
Paul Frankl Cork Coffee Table, 1951
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Paul Frankl.
Coffee table.
Johnson Furniture Company,
USA, circa 1951.
Lacquered cork, lacquered mahogany.
Dimensions: 60 D x 14.25 H inches.
Rare lacquered cork coffee t...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Tables
Materials
Cork, Mahogany
Pair of Paul Frankl Mid-Century Modern End Tables
By Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Paul Frankl black cerused Mid-Century modern end tables with stepped motif and smoke glass top.
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1960s Vintage Paul Frankl Tables
Materials
Wood, Smoked Glass
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 Tables
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 Tables
Materials
Glass, Ash
Paul Frankl Cork Coffee Table Model 5021 for Johnson Furniture 1948
By Paul Frankl
Located in Dallas, TX
Large-scale round cork top coffee table model #5021 designed by Paul Frankl for the Johnson Furniture Company. The table features four bold square contrasting legs in solid mahogany ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Tables
Materials
Cork
Paul Frankl Low Cork Table
By Johnson Furniture Co., Paul Frankl
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.
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1940s American Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Cork
Paul T. Frankl Cork and Mahogany Occasional Table, Model 5026, 1948, USA
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paul T. Frankl Cork and Mahogany Occasional table, Model 5026, Johnson Furniture Company, USA, 1948-1952. 22 h × 30 w × 20 d in. Stenciled manufacturer's mark to underside '5026 #280...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Tables
Materials
Cork, Mahogany
Dining Room Ensemble by Paul Frankl, USA, 1940s
By Johnson Furniture Co., Paul Frankl
Located in Greding, DE
Round dining table with four chairs, designed by Paul T. Frankl (Austria, 1886-1958) for Johnson Furniture in the 1940s. Chairs and table base show the same decorative criss-cross st...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Paul Frankl Tables
Materials
Wood
Paul Frankl tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Paul Frankl tables 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 tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original tables by Paul Frankl were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider tables by Brown Saltman, George Nelson, and Directional.
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