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Nelson Pretzel Chair

Early and Rare Pretzel sIDE Chair by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early and Rare Pretzel sIDE Chair by George Nelson, c 1952,,, gREAT EXAMPLE, Iconic Design
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Plywood

Pair of Cherner Armchair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
By Norman Cherner
Located in Centreville, VA
’s ‘Pretzel’ chair which was created by Herman Miller and produced by Plycraft until they ceased production
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Bentwood

Set of Four George Nelson ''Pretzel'' Armchair Made by ICF, Italy, 1984-1986
By ICF De Padova, George Nelson
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
model 5890, George Nelson later gave permission for ICF to make this chair for the Italian market, in
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Set of 4 Norman Cherner Directional Side Chairs Plycraft
By Norman Cherner, Directional, Plycraft
Located in Fraser, MI
out to form Plycraft to fulfill the contract for the Herman Miller Pretzel Chair. After prototypes
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Vintage 1960s Chairs

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Chrome

Mid 20th MCM Mr. Chair Lounge Chair & Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in Topeka, KS
Herman Miller to manufacture the George Nelson Office's Pretzel Chair attributed to John Pile in walnut
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

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Early Version of the Rare Pretzel Chair by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Munster, NRW
Beautifully kept early version of the Pretzel chair by George Nelson, designed in 1952.  
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Pretzel Chair by George Nelson
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare and original Pretzel chairs, designed by george Nelson in 1952. These 5 chairs are part of the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Pretzel Chair by George Nelson
Pretzel Chair by George Nelson
H 29.93 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
Pretzel Chair with Armrests by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare and original Pretzel chair designed by George Nelson in 1952. This particular copy is part of
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Pretzel Chair with Armrests by George Nelson
Pretzel Chair with Armrests by George Nelson
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 18.51 in
Rare Prototype Armchair by Norman Cherner
By Norman Cherner
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
version of George Nelson's Pretzel Chair. One of only two known to exist. A few important notes about all
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Rare Set of Four Pretzel Armchairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
By Plycraft, Lou App, Norman Cherner
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
lightweight chairs out of plywood. Their Pretzel chair was designed by Nelson's office in 1952 and produced by
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George Nelson Pretzel Chair for Herman Miller, circa 1950s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Peabody, MA
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By George Nelson
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
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George Nelson Pretzel Chair
George Nelson Pretzel Chair
H 29.93 in W 26.38 in D 18.51 in
George Nelson Pretzel Chair
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
. Produced in very small numbers, the pretzel chairs were dropped from the Herman Miller catalog due to high
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George Nelson - Pretzel Chair, Pair
By George Nelson
Located in San Francisco, CA
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George Nelson - Pretzel Chair, Pair
H 30.5 in W 26 in D 19 in
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Located in New York, NY
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GEORGE NELSON PRETZEL CHAIR ; WITH GIRARD SEAT PAD
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
George Nelson for Herman Miller a rare Pretzel chair made of bent laminated birch ply , seat pad
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Upholstered Cherner Side Chair by Plycraft
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Highland, IN
Nelson pretzel chair.
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NORMAN CHERNER VINTAGE ARMCHAIR
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Nelsons Pretzel chair the "Cherner" has become modern classic in itself . Remnants of original oval label
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Set of Four Cherner Chairs by Plycraft
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Highland, IN
Nelson's pretzel chair which was thought to be too fragile. This set of chairs is entirely original and
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Set of Four Cherner Chairs by Plycraft
Set of Four Cherner Chairs by Plycraft
H 31.25 in W 17 in D 19 in
Set of Four Walnut Cherner Side Chairs
By Norman Cherner
Located in Highland, IN
of George Nelson's pretzel chair which was thought to be too fragile. Equally elegant, the
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Set of Four Walnut Cherner Side Chairs
Set of Four Walnut Cherner Side Chairs
H 31.5 in W 18.5 in D 21.5 in
Pair of Norman Cherner Armchirs
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Designed 1957 out of the Nelson Pretzel chair , a fine pair of upholstered Armchairs in Turquoise
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Pair of Norman Cherner Armchirs
Pair of Norman Cherner Armchirs
H 31 in W 26 in D 22 in
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By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nelson’s “Pretzel” chair which was too expensive and fragile to produce which resulted after Plycraft
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By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
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Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Norman Cherner for Plycraft , U.S.A ; designed 1957 out of George Nelsons Pretzel chair . Original
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Early and Rare Pretzel Chair by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Munich, DE
only a few where made of the 1.edition.
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Early and Rare Pretzel Chair by George Nelson
Early and Rare Pretzel Chair by George Nelson
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
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By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A rare and early Nelson bent ply Pretzel chair with walnut seat and sculptural backrest and leg
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Plywood

George Nelson for Herman Miller "Pretzel" Side Chairs
By George Nelson
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of George Nelson "Pretzel" side chairs, model # 5890 (Herman Miller). These chairs have a
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PAIR OF CHERNER ARMCHAIRS
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
1957 as a direct descendant of Nelsons Pretzel chair the "Cherner" has become modern classic in itself
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Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
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George Nelson Pretzel Arm Chair
George Nelson Pretzel Arm Chair
H 30 in W 26 in D 18 in
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Located in Pawtucket, RI
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George Nelson Pretzel Side Chair
George Nelson Pretzel Side Chair
H 30 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
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By George Nelson
Located in Southampton, NJ
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By George Nelson
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By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
An early and rare pretzel armchair designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. This example in all
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The Pretzel Chair by George Nelson
The Pretzel Chair by George Nelson
H 30 in W 26 in D 18 in
Pretzel chair by George Nelson & assoc.
Located in Highland, IN
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Mid-Century Modern 10 Pretzel Dining Chairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Set of 10 Pretzel chairs/Armchairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft U.S.A
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Plywood

Plycraft Walnut Plywood Swivel 'Mr. Chair' by George Mulhauser
By Plycraft, George Mulhauser
Located in Utrecht, NL
Plycraft of the famous and very shortly made 'Pretzel Chair' by George Miller. This Vintage chair can turn
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Rare Plycraft Rosewood Sofa, Circa 1960s
By Plycraft
Located in San Antonio, TX
Herman Miller to manufacture the George Nelson Office's Pretzel Chair attributed to John Pile in walnut
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Seldom Seen George Nelson Pretzel Chair
By George Nelson
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Seldom seen George Nelson for Herman Miller pretzel chair, circa late 1950s. This example has two
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Seldom Seen George Nelson Pretzel Chair
Seldom Seen George Nelson Pretzel Chair
H 29.25 in W 26 in D 17.5 in
Early and Rare George Nelson Pretzel Chair, 1952 Sculpture
By George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful sculptural side chair. Pretzel designed in 1952 by George Nelson, amazing original finish
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Norman Cherner Pretzel Arm Chairs for Plycraft in Custom Sunburst Finish, c.1958
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Dallas, TX
the George Nelson Designed pretzel chair. The price is for the pair.   
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Pair of George Nelson Pretzel Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Rare pretzel chairs by George Nelson for Herman Miller.
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By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Rare pretzel chair in great vintage condition some wear on arms but no major flaws very unique
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Original Pretzel Chair by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a beautifully kept original version of the pretzel chair by George Nelson, designed in 1952
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Rare Pretzel Armchair by George Nelson for Herman Miller, circa 1952
By George Nelson
Located in Saint Ouen, Île-de-France
A rare and early Nelson bent ply Pretzel armchair with birch seat reupholstered in ivory fabric and
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Birch

George Nelson Pretzel Chair
By George Nelson
Located in Turners Falls, MA
George Nelson pretzel chair manufactured for Herman Miller. Model # 5890. Beautiful example in
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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George Nelson Pretzel Chair
George Nelson Pretzel Chair
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Norman Cherner First Edition Cherner Chair with 'Bernardo' Label
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Portland, ME
"Bernardo". George Nelson's design for the Pretzel chair was subcontracted by Herman Miller to a
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Walnut

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Nelson Pretzel Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal nelson pretzel chair for your home. Each nelson pretzel chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, birch and animal skin. There are many kinds of the nelson pretzel chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each nelson pretzel chair bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made nelson pretzel chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by George Nelson and Herman Miller are consistently popular.

How Much is a Nelson Pretzel Chair?

A nelson pretzel chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,893, while the lowest priced sells for $2,400 and the highest can go for as much as $12,000.

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With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.