Paul Frankl Side 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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Creator: Paul Frankl
Pr. Cork Top Side Tables by Paul Frankl Johnson Furniture John Stuart c. 1940s
By Paul Frankl, John Stuart
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of cork top side, or end tables, designed by Paul Frankl, made by Johnson Furniture, retailed by John Stuart circa 1940's. The tables feature thick rectangular cork tops, w...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Paul Frankl Side Tables
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Brass
Paul Frankl Cork Top Two-Tier Side Table for Johnson Furniture
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking two-tier side table by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture is a perfect example of his innovative approach to modern design. Featuring a natural cork top, it offers a bea...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Side Tables
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Mahogany, Cork
Expertly Restored - Paul Frankl Cork Top Side Table for Johnson Furniture
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Side Tables
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Brass
Paul Frankl-Style Stacked Rattan Side Tables with Mahogany Top, Pair, circa 1930
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
These beautifully restored Paul T Frankl style two-tier stacked rattan end tables blend style and vintage charm with modern comfort, with cut-out sides and mahogany wood tops. Both a...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Side Tables
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Rattan, Mahogany
Paul Frankl Style Tripod Dark Walnut End Side Table
By Paul Frankl
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Single round top dark walnut/espresso finish wood side or end table. Solid wood construction table resting on gently curved tripod legs.
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1950s American Vintage Paul Frankl Side Tables
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Wood
Cork Top End Tables by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of cork top end tables by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture, ca' 1950's. Triangular top with protruding lower shelf these are modern and organic. Rare to find as a pair.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Side Tables
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Maple, Cork
Paul Frankl Two-Tier Side Table for Brown Saltman
By Paul Frankl, Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul Frankl two-tiered occasional table by Brown Saltman of California, circa 1950.
Solidly crafted and elegantly designed.
Signed and marked.
We have not refinished or restore...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Side Tables
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Maple
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.
Restored to new for you.
We only purchase and sell only the best and finest...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Side Tables
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Wicker, Rattan, Formica
Corner Table by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Camden, ME
Paul Frankl corner table for Johnson Furniture Company of Grand Rapids, Michigan from the 1950s.
The frame is a rosewood stained maple with clear lacquered cork tops.
Restored in ver...
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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Paul Frankl Side Tables
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Brass
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Company Cork & Mahogany End / Side Table
By Paul Frankl
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century rectangular end / side table with a partially white painted cork top resting on a mahogany frame with a lower rectangular stretcher shelf and four square legs. (PAUL FRAN...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Side Tables
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Mahogany
Paul Frankl Black Stepped Side Table for Brown Saltman
By Paul Frankl, Brown Saltman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This museum-quality table designed by Paul Frankl for Brown-Saltman represents a departure from Paul Frankl's previously established "skyscraper" design. This elegant glass-top side ...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Side Tables
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Glass, Oak
Paul Frankl Square Cork Top Cocktail / Coffee Table
By Paul Frankl
Located in Queens, 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 Side Tables
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Wood
Restored Rattan 2-Tiered Corner Table or Desk
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored Large 30" rattan and mahogany 2-tiered side corner table or desk.
1940, United States
We only purchase and sell only the best and finest rattan furniture made by the best ...
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1940s Vintage Paul Frankl Side Tables
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Rattan, 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 Side Tables
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Wood, Smoked Glass
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Cork Top Two Drawer Sqaure End Table Stand
By Paul Frankl
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern blond birch square side end table by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture. Excellent original condition.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Side Tables
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Birch, Cork
Cork Top Dining Table by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Co, c1950
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Excellent and very rare cork top dining table by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Co, circa 1950.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Side Tables
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Mahogany, Maple, Cork
Cork-Topped End Table by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Co.
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 Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Paul T. Frankl Cork and Mahogany Occasional Table, Model 5026, 1948, USA
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
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 Side Tables
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Cork, Mahogany
Paul Frankl Wood & Glass Side Tables, Pair of 2
By Paul Frankl, Brown Saltman
Located in Alhambra, CA
Pair of "Stepped" side tables by Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman. Classic Frankl Machine Age design built from solid oak. Newly refinished in walnut with gloss laquer. Brand new bronz...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Paul Frankl Side Tables
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Cut Glass, Oak
Mid Century Cork Top Side or End Table by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Co.
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Cork top side or end table designed by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Company, rendered in lacquered cork for the top with mahogany legs and brass sabot feet.
Marks to finish on ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Paul Frankl Side Tables
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Brass
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Company Black and White Cork and Wood End
By Paul Frankl
Located in Queens, 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 Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Cork, Paint
Mid-Century Modern Bleached Walnut Cork Tops Paul Frankl End Side Tables MINT!
By Paul Frankl, John Stuart Inc.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Bleached Walnut Cork Tops Paul Frankl Two Drawers End Side Tables MINT!.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Side Tables
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Walnut, Cork
Paul Frankl Lacquered Cork Top Dark Mahogany Table
By Paul Frankl
Located in Westport, CT
Rare Paul Frankl crème lacquered cork top dark mahogany square designed base. In exceptional condition and nice size.
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Side Tables
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Cork, Mahogany
Mid Century Modern Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Cork Top Nightstand
By Johnson Furniture Co., Paul Frankl
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Cork Top Two Drawer End Table / Nightstand
This amazing cork top nightstand/side table is a great piece to bring together any ty...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Side Tables
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Brass
Paul Frankl Cork Side Table 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 side table produced by Johnson Fur...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Side Tables
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Brass
Pair of Elegant Paul Frankl Cork Side Tables
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Elegant Paul Frankl Cork Side Tables
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Side Tables
Materials
Cork
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Paul Frankl side tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Paul Frankl side 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 side tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original side 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 side tables by Calvin, John Keal, and Adrian Pearsall. Prices for Paul Frankl side tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $978 and can go as high as $26,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,371.
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