Vintage Rattan Bamboo Lounge Armchair Paul Frankl
View Similar Items
Vintage Rattan Bamboo Lounge Armchair Paul Frankl
About the Item
- Creator:Paul Frankl (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 33.86 in (86 cm)Width: 28.35 in (72 cm)Length: 33.86 in (86 cm)Seat Height: 10.63 in (27 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1960
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Oostrum-Venray, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: 2202841stDibs: LU5799227586522
Paul Frankl
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.
- Vintage Leather Armchairs Guido Faleschini Style - Set of 2Located in Oostrum-Venray, NLPair of Italian Lounge Chairs Robust and Leather, 1970s These chairs are in the style of Guido Faleschini, an Italian designer from the 1970s. A set of two rare armchairs in leather...Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsLeather
$6,150 Sale Price / set34% Off - Vintage Brazilian Armchair with Cognac Color Leather Seat Cushion, 70sLocated in Oostrum-Venray, NLVery beautiful and special lounge chair attributed to Brazil 1970. The chair is made of curved brown plywood and has a cow leather seat supported by a firm back and with brown leather pillow...Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsLeather, Plywood
$1,596 Sale Price20% Off - Vintage Set of Armchairs Grete Jalk Made by France and Son, 1960 DenmarkBy Grete JalkLocated in Oostrum-Venray, NLVintage set of armchairs Grete Jalk made by France and Son,1960 Denmark. Beautiful vintage teak wooden model 118 armchairs. The armchair was designed by the Danish designer Gre...Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsFabric, Teak
$4,392 Sale Price / set20% Off - Vintage Lounge Chair Design by Papegojan by Lb Arberg, 1970 SwedenBy Ib ArbergLocated in Oostrum-Venray, NLDesigned by IB Arberg and produced by IBAR Design in Sweden in the 1970s. Once you see one, you'll immediately recognize every Papegojan (parrot) chair you see. An exceptional piece,...Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Lounge Chairs
MaterialsMetal
$5,935 Sale Price20% Off - Tito Agnoli Relax Chair Made of Bamboo and Leather, 1960By Tito AgnoliLocated in Oostrum-Venray, NLTito Agnoli relax chair made of bamboo and leather, 1960. Tito Agnoli designed this rattan and horse leather armchair manufactured by Pierantonio Bonacina, circa 1960. It is a design from Italy and there are not many left. The leather is horse leather of strong quality. Published in the September 1963 Domus issue. The leather is in a beautiful vintage condition and has a beautiful patina. Item number: 220499 With many people becoming environmentally conscious, buying vintage furniture is all the rage right now. Promoting responsible environmental behavior in a home has long surpassed discussions of chemicals and food and now uses objects, materials and paints. As the industry explores various manufacturing technologies and promotes recycling, the growing popularity of vintage furniture and decor...Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsLeather, Bamboo
$1,314 Sale Price20% Off - Exclusive Bamboo and Rattan Chaise Lounge Attributed to Franco AlbiniBy Franco AlbiniLocated in Oostrum-Venray, NLChaise lounge chair made of rattan and bamboo designed in the sixties. Great original condition. Design by Franco Albini, 1960 Italy, also purchased there and the information comes f...Category
Vintage 1960s European Bohemian Chaise Longues
MaterialsBamboo
$5,715 Sale Price20% OffFree Shipping
- Pair of Paul Frankl for Tochiku Bamboo & Rattan Lounge ChairsBy Tochiku, Paul FranklLocated in Bainbridge, NYPair of Tochiku Industry LTD for Paul Frankl Six Strand Bamboo and Rattan Lounge Chairs. Featuring square steam bent stacked Bamboo strand frame, wrapped Rattan, wide seats, support...Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsFabric, Bamboo, Rattan
- Paul Frankl Rattan ChairBy Paul FranklLocated in BREDA, NLVintage lounge chair by Paul Frank. This rattan chair is in mint condition. The seats are upholstered in a curry colour fabric and make this summery sofa ...Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsRattan, Fabric
$1,967 - Pair Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chairs Style of Paul FranklBy Paul FranklLocated in New York, NYPair of square pretzel rattan lounge chairs in the style of Paul Frankl. The chairs have a stacked rattan base with original cushions. Mea...Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsRattan
- Restored Paul Frankl Style Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair, Beverly Palms CushionsBy Paul FranklLocated in Van Nuys, CADesigned in the manner of Paul Frankl this six-strand rattan lounge chair features square pretzel arms and the classic stacked rattan base with "Martinique Banana Leaf" cushions feat...Category
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsWicker, Rattan
$3,332 Sale Price20% Off - Mid-Century Paul Frankl Rattan Chaise Pretzel Arms Lounge Chair with OttomanBy Paul FranklLocated in Bay City, MIThis five-strand rattan lounge chair features stylized pretzel arms with a matching fitted ottoman is in good vintage condition. It has a wonderful design with a classic look. Provid...Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
MaterialsRattan
- Midcentury Adjustable Lounge Chair by Paul Frankl 1950 'By Paul FranklLocated in Rome, ITOriginal Mid-Century Modern reclinable Bamboo and Rattan three -stand lounge chair features stylized pretzel arms. It has a wonderful design with a classic look. Providing comfort a...Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsIron