The suave architect and interior designer Paul Laszlo made his reputation in Hollywood, where his clients included Barbara Stanwyck, Cary Grant and Elizabeth Taylor. He was aligned to no artistic or design movements, relying on his own carefully honed instincts to create his celebrated lounge chairs, tables, dressers and other furnishings. From the late 1930s to the 1960s, Laszlo’s name was a byword for sumptuous modernity among members of the smart set.
Born in Hungary in 1900, Laszlo learned about quality from his father, a prosperous furniture manufacturer. He studied design in Vienna and had his technical training in Stuttgart, Germany, where, at age 27, he established an upscale design business that gained an international reputation. Nine years later, with the Nazis in power, Laszlo, a Jew, left Germany for the United States and made his way to Los Angeles. There, he established an interior design office in Beverly Hills and was pleased to find that his Stuttgart credentials carried weight.
While he took many commercial assignments for American department stores, custom residential work was Laszlo’s stock in trade. He turned his hand to every element in a room, “down to the last ashtray,” Time magazine once wrote. Like his clients, Laszlo appreciated luxury — not the luxury of rare and precious materials, but the luxury of rich colors and textures, and deep comforts. He had a contemporary élan, exemplified by spaces that were bright, airy, uncluttered and up-to-date.
The classic earmarks of Laszlo’s furnishings are generous proportions and, in the case of his Paddle and Plank armchairs, namesake armrests that are flat and wide, the perfect spot to rest a cocktail. His case goods, tables and dining chairs have clean, elegant lines; they are simply formed yet warm, with interesting details such as woven veneer door fronts.
In recent years, Laszlo’s designs have found a new audience among fans of his easygoing modernism. Prices are in the neighborhood of $5,000 for his vintage cabinets, and from $8,000 to upwards of $20,000 for seating pieces, which are generally found in pairs or groups of six or more.
There was a reason that Laszlo’s work was so admired in the mid-20th century: every design contributes to an environment that is comfortable and elegant — at once robust and relaxed.
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Paul Laszlo, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Paul Laszlo
Located in High Point, NC
An wood and beige fabric lounge chair designed by Paul Laszlo and produced by Brown Saltman, USA, c. 1950s. Reupholstered in brand new fabric. Touch-ups carried out to wood. Dimens...
Fabric, Wood
Paul Láslzó Bench in Mahogany and Cane
By Glenn of California, Paul Laszlo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul László for Glenn of California, bench or sofa, mahogany, cane, United States, 1950 Designed in 1950, this rare bench sofa occupies a significant position within Paul László’s p...
Cane, Mahogany
Paul Laszlo, Lounge Chair, Oak, Velvet, USA, 1950s
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and green velvet lounge chair designed by Paul Laszlo and produced by Brown Saltman, USA, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 30” H x 30” W x 34.5” D Seat Height (inches): 15" Arm Height...
Velvet, Oak
Paul Laszlo, Sofa, Mahogany, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Paul Laszlo
Located in High Point, NC
A burgundy red fabric and bleached mahogany sofa designed by Paul Laszlo, USA, 1950s. Dimensions: 28.75” H x 60.25” W x 30.5” D Seat Height: 17.5”
Fabric, Mahogany
Paul Laszlo Hollywood Regency Slipper Chair in Off White Bouclé circa 1940s
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Paul Laszlo 1940s slipper chair with new super soft off white ivory bouclé upholstery. Hollywood Regency from top to bottom and side to side, this gorgeous one of a kind chair...
Bouclé, Upholstery
Paul Laszlo, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Paul Laszlo
Located in High Point, NC
An wood and beige fabric lounge chair designed by Paul Laszlo and produced by Brown Saltman, USA, c. 1950s. Reupholstered in brand new fabric. Touch-ups carried out to wood. Dimens...
Fabric, Wood
Paul Laszlo Scroll Lounge Chair
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Slipper chair by Paul Laszlo c.1940s, USA. The chair, piping and buttons are all finished in cotton-linen blend fabrics from Rogers and Goffigon. The textured oatmeal fabric alongsid...
Cotton, Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
$2,070Sale Price|40% Off
Restored 4-Strand Staple Arm Rattan Lounge Chair by Paul Laszlo
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored 1948 Paul Laszlo four-strand rattan lounge chair featuring four-strand staple-shaped arms and arched bases. 1948, United States We only purchase and sell only the best and...
Rattan
Set of 4 Paul Laszlo American Geometric Upholstered Dining / Side Chairs
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 4 Mid-Century (1950s) American dining / side chairs with a downturned & curved trapezoidal backrest consisting of 5 evenly spaced horizontal supports, the back legs extending ...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Paul Laszlo Chairs from the Brentwood Country Club, circa 1954
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A favorite of Paul Laszlo, these chairs were featured in design projects for the Brentwood Country Club (see photo), Mr. Laszlo's personal residence, and the Fausto M. Ricci family. ...
Leather, Wood
$44,550 / set
Pair of Scrolled-Arm Chairs by Paul László, 1940s
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of extremely dramatic slipper chairs designed by Paul Laszlo, undoubtedly breathes the late Art Deco Period of the 1940's. Generously proportioned each chair embodies the sheer ...
Upholstery, Wood
$3,600 / set
Pair of Paul Laszlo Ottomans
By Paul Laszlo
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of Paul Laszlo ottomans. Green laquered notched legs with brass cross stretchers.
Paul Laszlo Attribution, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1940s
By Paul Laszlo
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and white bouclé fabric lounge chair attributed to Paul Laszlo, USA, 1940s. Seat Height (inches): 13.75" Arm Height (inches): 21.25" All items ship from High Point, North C...
Fabric, Wood
$6,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman Lounge and Chair and Ottoman
By Brown Saltman, Paul Laszlo
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman Lounge and Chair and Ottoman. The Max comfort Chair has a channeled back with large padded armrests, The Ottoman is customized to match the chair. We re...
Upholstery, Oak
$4,500 / set
Paul Laszlo Cross-Stretcher Stools
By Paul Laszlo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A great combination of materials and design.
Naugahyde
Set of 6 Paul Laszlo Mid-Century American Geometric Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 6 Mid-Century (1950s) American dining chairs comprised of 2 armchairs and 4 sides; the side chairs having open form horizontal slat backs and the armchairs having upholstered ...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Boucle and Leather Armchairs by Paul Laszlo
By Brown Saltman, Paul Laszlo
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A rare opportunity to acquire a pair of 1950s armchairs by the architect Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman, a testament to mid-century American design at its finest. These exceptional c...
Leather, Bouclé, Mahogany, Walnut
Mid-Century Slatted Walnut Side Chairs by Paul Laszlo
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring home genuine masterpieces of mid-century modern design with this exquisite set of chairs produced by legendary Hungarian-American architect Paul Laszlo for his iconic collabora...
Brass
$6,900Sale Price|40% Off
Restored Paul Laszlo Rattan Four Strand Sectional Settee Sofa
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored original 1948 Paul Laszlo four-strand sectional settee featuring four-strand staple-shaped arms and arched bases. Dimensions: 28.5" H x 54" W x 34" D We only purchase and s...
Rattan
$6,075 / item
Mid-Century Paddle Armchairs by Paul László
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paddle Armchairs by Paul László (Hungarian American, 1900-1993) H 32" x W 35" x D 32.75" FDV11580 *Wear consistent with age and use.
Upholstery, Wood
$4,000 / set
Pair of Paul Laszlo Patio Armchairs
By Pacific Iron, Paul Laszlo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of rare patio dining armchairs by Paul Laszlo for Pacific Iron Products, circa 1950s. The chairs feature a black iron frame with newly upholstered se...
Wrought Iron
Set of 4 Paul Laszlo For Brown Saltman Dining Chairs
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
Located in Alhambra, CA
Set of 4 Philippine Mahogany side chairs by Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman. Very rare. Great vintage condition with a couple repairs performed in house. 20"d x 22"w x 30"h Seat h...
Mahogany
$5,800
Paul Laszlo Chair
By Paul Laszlo
Located in New York, NY
Custom designed pull-up chair by Paul Laszlo. Bleached mahogany frame, with recessed grip detail on the back. Upholstered seat and back.
Mahogany
$10,020Sale Price|40% Off
Restored Paul Laszlo 3-Strand 3 Seat Rattan Sectional Sofa w/ Open Base
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This restored Paul László rattan sectional three-seat sofa features a sleek, minimalist design that blends natural rattan with three-strand staple-shaped arms and open bases. The sec...
Fabric, Rattan
$7,500Sale Price|40% Off
Rare Restored Museum Quality Paul Laszlo Designed Arched 3-Strand Rattan Settee
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare museum-quality Paul Laszlo designed three-strand rattan settee. This loveseat dates from 1941 and features a unique arched arm and lounge arched seat back. The sofa is meticulou...
Rattan
Pair of Paul Laszlo Mid-Century American Geometric Upholstered Armchairs
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Mid-Century (1950s) American armchairs with flat right-angled arms, padded backs upholstered in a brown tone geometric patterned fabric, seat wrapped in light brown canvas fi...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
$6,900Sale Price|40% Off
Restored Vintage Paul Laszlo Rattan Three Strand Sectional Settee Sofa
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored original 1948 Paul Laszlo three-strand sectional settee featuring three-strand staple-shaped arms and arched bases. 1940, United States We only purchase and sell only the ...
Rattan
$9,685Sale Price / set|20% Off
Paul Laszlo Set of Four Chairs in Black Lacquered Wood, 1950s
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Milano, IT
Finished in black lacquered wood with spindle backs, open arms, and architectural supports. Red upholstered seats. *Similar chairs were used in the interior of the Brentwood Country ...
Leather, Wood
Pair of Curvaceous 1940s Slipper Chairs
By William Billy Haines
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Curvaceous Slipper Chairs, in the manner of William "Billy" Haines, American, circa 1940's. They are currently being refinished and r...
Upholstery, Wood
$1,895 / set
H 31.5 in W 20 in D 19 in
Hollywood Regency Era French Style Painted Slipper Chairs In Cut Velvet -Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of Hollywood Regency Era Italian slipper chairs newly upholstered in a cut velvet. The frame is an ivory paint with gilt accents. The wood has a general wear. They are...
Upholstery, Wood
$12,900 / item
H 30.71 in W 78.75 in D 30.71 in
Contemporary Bench in Tropical Hardwood and Cord by Ricardo Graham Ferreira
By Ricardo Graham Ferreira
Located in Nova Friburgo, RJ
Contemporary tropical bench made in freijó or "Brazilian 'walnut" hardwood and natural ramie cord. The rope which draws the arms and the backrest of ...
Upholstery, Cord, Wood, Hardwood
$3,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31 in W 28 in D 24 in
Lovely Pair of Napoleon Billy Haines Style Slipper Chairs Hollywood Regency
By William Billy Haines
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of Napoleon Billy Haines style slipper chairs. These chairs have wonderful wide oval seats and generous curved backs. Also check out the well carved stout cabriole legs a...
Upholstery, Mahogany
1950s Danish Lounge Chair
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered - Repolished stained beech legs
Fabric, Wood, Upholstery, Beech
Pair of Hollywood Regency Slipper Lounge Chairs
By Lorin Jackson
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of glamorous Hollywood Regency slipper lounge chairs in the style of Lorin Jackson for Grosfeld House. Legs will be refinished prior to shipping, custom color available. Upholst...
Upholstery
$5,962Sale Price|25% Off
H 35.44 in W 49.22 in D 31.5 in
Pierre Chapo, S18Y “Love Seat” Bench in Elm and Patinated Leather, France, 1970s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Almelo, NL
Pierre Chapo, S18Y “Love Seat” Bench in Elm and Patinated Leather, France, 1970s A rare and architecturally refined S18Y “Love Seat” bench by Pierre Chapo, crafted in his own worksh...
Leather, Elm
$2,320Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 35 in W 28 in D 28.5 in
Pair of Hollywood Regency Channel Back Slipper Chairs
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of Hollywood Regency Channel back slipper chair. Regency style chairs with channel backs. Cabriole Queen Anne legs. They have a bowed front and are very well made. Reuphols...
Fabric
$4,640Sale Price|28% Off
H 42.5 in W 98 in D 37 in
Huge Paul Ferrante Mahogany & Down Mitchell Sofa Settee
By Paul Ferrante
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Huge Paul Ferrante Mahogany & Down Mitchell Sofa Settee
Walnut
Mid Century Curved Oak and Cane Loveseat Sofa
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Mid Century curved solid wood frame with cane sides. Great period feel. Nicely designed with slat back and bowed sides covered in cane. Side rest recess into frame for a finished bui...
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
$7,215Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.71 in W 25.99 in D 29.14 in
Lounge chair, by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb USA-1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Berlin, DE
This elegant lounge chair, designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb in the mid-1950s, exemplifies the finest in mid-century design. Widdicomb, known for its premium craftsman...
Maple, Walnut
Vintage Danish Sofa, 1950s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Sofa, 1950s. Organically shaped Mid-Century Modern sofa made by Danish master carpenter in Denmark in the 1940s or 1950s. Striped ...
Wool, Oak
Sold
H 31.375 in W 24.625 in D 29 in
Paul Laszlo Attribution, Lounge Chairs, Mahogany, Rattan, USA, 1950s
By Paul Laszlo
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bleached mahogany and rattan lounge chairs attributed to Paul Laszlo for Glenn of California, USA, c. 1950s. Loss to rattan straw as illustrated. Overall Dimensions (inch...
Rattan, Wood, Mahogany
Sold
H 36 in W 24 in D 30 in
Paul Laszlo Mid Century Modern Upholstered Barrel Wing Back Slipper Lounge Chair
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Paul Laszlo Mid Century Modern Upholstered Barrel Wing Back Slipper Lounge Chair. Item features heavy solid wood frame, fully upholstered, curved back, short tapered maple wood legs,...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Arm Chairs by Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, Paul Laszlo
Located in Alhambra, CA
PLEASE READ FULL DESCRIPTION INCLUDING SHIPPING & RETURN POLICIES. Rare pair of Armchairs by Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman. Philippine Mahogany from the 1950s. Some minor repair ...
Mahogany
Paul Laszlo, Slipper Chair, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1940s
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and white fabric slipper chair designed by Paul Laszlo and produced by Brown Saltman, USA, c. 1940s. Seat height 16”.
Fabric, Oak
Paul László, Lounge Chair, Mahogany, Rattan, USA, 1950s
By Paul Laszlo, Glenn of California
Located in High Point, NC
A mahogany and rattan lounge chair designed by Paul László and produced by Glenn of California, USA, 1950s. Seat height 14.5”
Rattan, Mahogany
Paul Laslo Double Arm Chair for Brown Saltman
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
Located in Hanover, MA
California modern chair designed by Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman. Oak frame with distinctive double armrests. Tightened and refinished. Awa...
Upholstery, Oak
Restored 4-Strand Staple Arm Rattan Lounge Chair by Paul Laszlo
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored 1948 Paul Laszlo four-strand rattan lounge chair featuring four-strand staple-shaped arms and arched bases. 1948, United States We only purchase and sell only the best and...
Rattan
Restored Paul Lazslo Rattan Two Strand "Staple Arm" Lounge Chair, Pair
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored original 1948 Paul Laszlo two-strand "Staple Arm" lounge chair, featuring two-strand staple-shaped arms and arched base and back. 1948, United States We only purchase and...
Rattan
Paul Laszlo Cane Bench for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Paul Laszlo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare museum grade bench by Paul Laszlo for Glenn of California, c.1950s. The bench features an oiled mahogany frame with newly woven cane seat and back. The woven seat lays atop the ...
Cane, Mahogany
Paul Laszlo Custom Curved Aluminum and Velvet Settee Sofa
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Coronado, CA
Paul Laszlo rare and unique curved settee, privately commissioned for actor Cameron Mitchell in the 1950s. Only 2 of these settees have come to market, neither of which had the extra...
Aluminum
Restored Paul Lazslo Rattan Two Strand Lounge Chair, Pair
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored original 1948 Paul Laszlo two-strand lounge chair, featuring two-strand staple-shaped arms and arched bases. We only purchase and sell only the best and finest ratta...
Rattan
Sold
H 27.75 in W 29.5 in D 30.5 in
Paul Laszlo, Lounge Chair, Oak, Grey Fabric, Brown Saltman, USA, 1950s
By Paul Laszlo
Located in High Point, NC
A grey fabric and oak lounge chair designed by Paul Laszlo and produced by Brown Saltman, USA, 1950s. Seat Height (inches): 15.25" Arm Height (inches): 19.38" All items ship from ...
Fabric, Oak