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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.

Find vintage Paul Frankl tables, dining chairs, case pieces and storage cabinets on 1stDibs.

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Creator: Paul Frankl
Pair of Elegant Paul Frankl Cork Side Tables
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Chicago, IL
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Side Tables

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Cork

Corner Table by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
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

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 Bedside Tables with Silver X-Pulls by Paul Frankl, 1950
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Hamburg, PA
Pair of nightstands or bedside tables with original silver metal X-pulls and white high gloss Italian finish by Paul Frankl. Newly refinished in high-quality Italian finish by Alternative Furnishings...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Side Tables

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Metal

Large Paul Frankl Lamp Table with Cork
By Paul Frankl
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic cork top side table or occasional table by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture, USA, ca' 1940's. Two tier design with a stylized greek key base. The table is very heavy.
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Side Tables

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Maple, Cork

Paul Frankl Square Cork Top Cocktail / Coffee Table
By Paul Frankl
Located in New York, 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

Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Company Black and White Cork and Wood End
By Paul Frankl
Located in New York, 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

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Cork, Paint, Wood

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 Side Tables

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Mahogany, Rattan

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 Side Tables

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Wicker, Rattan, Formica

Mid-Century Modern Bleached Walnut Cork Tops Paul Frankl End Side Tables MINT!
By John Stuart Inc., Paul Frankl
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 for Johnson Furniture Company Ebonized and Limed End Tables
By Johnson Furniture Co., John Stuart Inc., Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Garnerville, NY
A fine pair of limed and ebonized Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Company two drawer end tables. Burn in mark and John Stuart retailer labels are in the top drawer. The pair featur...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Side Tables

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Mahogany, Walnut

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 Brown Saltman, Paul Frankl
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

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 Side Tables

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Cork, Mahogany

Cork Top Dining Table by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Co, c1950
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
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

Restored Pre-WWII Rattan "Twin Arch" Side Table with Solid Mahogany Top
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century era rattan square side table drink Stand featuring a mahogany tabletop with twin arch side panels. Designed in the manner of Paul F...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Side Tables

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Rattan, Mahogany

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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Cork, Birch

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

Cork-Topped End Table by Paul Frankl
By Johnson Furniture Co., Paul Frankl
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

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Brass

Mid Century Cork Top Side or End Table by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Co.
By Johnson Furniture Co., Paul Frankl
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 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

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 Side Tables

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Cork, Mahogany

Paul Frankl Tiered Side or End Tables
By Paul Frankl
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist, simple geometric side tables.,Frank's transitional period,from Art Deco to Modern,, Visually striking.Blond mahogany and black lacquer, Frankl's unique take on the deco st...
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20th Century American Art Deco Paul Frankl Side Tables

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Wood

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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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