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Plycraft Armchairs

While the history of Plycraft is marred by scandal and lawsuits, the American furniture manufacturer produced charming lounge chairs and other seating during the mid-century modern era that are sought after by collectors today.

Paul Goldman founded Plycraft in Lawrence, Massachusetts, in 1953 — he had secured military contracts for the manufacturing of bentwood products during World War II and was able to move into the commercial market thereafter. While Plycraft counted fiberglass boats among its early offerings, its primary focus switched to furniture when what we now call mid-century modernism hit its stride and more designers began to explore the possibilities of bentwood furniture thanks to the revolutionary work of Alvar Aalto and Michael Thonet. Goldman was Plycraft’s principal designer, but George Mulhauser and Norman Cherner were also enlisted to create furniture for the brand.

In 1952, a designer named John F. Pile, who was working in the studio of Herman Miller design director George Nelson, conceived what he called the Pretzel chair in walnut and birch. Pile’s seat, which was inspired by European modernist design, proved too costly to manufacture and it had structural problems. So the illustrious Michigan furniture maker subcontracted Plycraft to produce the Pretzel chair — an agreement that was short-lived owing to a dispute between Plycraft and Herman Miller.

Goldman subsequently tapped Norman Cherner — an innovative architect, designer and professor at Columbia University who was recommended by Nelson — to create an iteration of the Pretzel chair that would be stronger and cost-efficient to manufacture.

Cherner submitted a comfortable, curvaceous update to the Pretzel chair in molded plywood but was told by Plycraft that the project was being scrapped and his drawings shelved. Months later, Cherner was shocked to stumble upon his redesigned chair in a furniture showroom in New York under the Plycraft name. Cherner sued Plycraft and won — the Cherner chair later appeared in a Norman Rockwell painting on the cover of The Saturday Evening Post.

In the late 1950s, designer George Mulhauser created the Mr. Chair for Plycraft, an adjustable, tilting, swivel armchair with a matching ottoman. Mulhauser was also a designer in George Nelson’s studio and is credited with having conceived the iconic Coconut lounge chair for Herman Miller. With its tufted leather seat and shell crafted from a single sheet of plywood, the Mr. Chair lounge — part of a line of seating for which Mulhauser was commissioned — bears a resemblance to the now-legendary Eames lounge chair, which was designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller. Mulhauser’s chair was very successful for Plycraft. A model was even spotted on an episode of Star Trek.

On 1stDibs, find vintage Plycraft seating, tables and more.

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Creator: Plycraft
Expertly Restored - Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Arm Chair for Plycraft
Expertly Restored - Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Arm Chair for Plycraft

Expertly Restored - Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Arm Chair for Plycraft

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Mid-Century Modern "Pretzel" Armchair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
Mid-Century Modern "Pretzel" Armchair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft

Mid-Century Modern "Pretzel" Armchair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century Modern "Pretzel" armchair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft. ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plycraft Armchairs

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Norman Cherner for Plycraft Sculptural Pair of Armchairs Mid Century Modern
Norman Cherner for Plycraft Sculptural Pair of Armchairs Mid Century Modern

Norman Cherner for Plycraft Sculptural Pair of Armchairs Mid Century Modern

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Sculptural pair of armchairs, designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft, American, circa 1960s. These chairs are currently being refinished and will look amazing when completed.

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Professionally Restored Norman Cherner Plycraft Pretzel Walnut & Black Armchairs

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A pioneer both in molded plywood and prefab housing, Norman Cherner studied and taught at the Columbia University Fine Arts Department and was an instructor at the Museum of Modern A...

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George Mulhauser Designed Plycraft Walnut Black Leather Lounge Chair Ottoman
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Expertly Restored - Set of 4 "Pretzel" Armchairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
Expertly Restored - Set of 4 "Pretzel" Armchairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft

Expertly Restored - Set of 4 "Pretzel" Armchairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Classic Mid Century Pretzel Arm Chair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft

Classic Mid Century Pretzel Arm Chair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft

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Classic mid century Pretzel arm chair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft: Great original condition, Retains original seat and back padded cushion fabric,...

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Pair of Norman Cherner for Plycraft White Bentwood 'Pretzel' Dining Chairs

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Classic Pair Of Vintage Norman Cherner Plycraft Armchairs c. 1950's
Classic Pair Of Vintage Norman Cherner Plycraft Armchairs c. 1950's

Classic Pair Of Vintage Norman Cherner Plycraft Armchairs c. 1950's

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Classic Pair Of Vintage Norman Cherner for Plycraft Pretzel Armchairs c. 1950's... Great early example,, Seat and back reupholstered in a fun pok a dot and stripped black and white f...

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Plycraft armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Plycraft armchairs 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 Plycraft armchairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original armchairs by Plycraft 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 armchairs by Harry Bertoia, Fredericia, and Adrian Pearsall. Prices for Plycraft armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,795 and can go as high as $32,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,340.
Questions About Plycraft Armchairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    No, Plycraft is not the same as Eames. Plycraft is the name of an American furniture manufacturer founded in the early 1950s in Massachusetts. Eames refers to Charles and Ray Eames, two of the most celebrated furniture designers of the 20th century. After marrying in 1941, Charles and Ray moved to Los Angeles, where they established the Eames Office and eventually built their lifelong residence, the Eames House in Pacific Palisades as part of the Case Study House Program. Their designs are among Herman Miller’s most popular products of all time. Plycraft founder Paul Goldman was the company’s principal designer, but George Mulhauser and Norman Cherner were also enlisted to create furniture for the brand. On 1stDibs, shop vintage Eames furniture (and Plycraft, too).