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1970s Mid Century Pretzel Armchairs by Plycraft, Pair
By Plycraft
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century pretzel armchairs designed by Norman Cherner and manufactured by Plycraft in the United
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plywood
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo Lounge Pretzel Armchair with Original Cushions
By Paul Frankl
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo Lounge Pretzel Armchair with Original Cushions in the style of
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
H 33.08 in W 26.78 in D 33.08 in
Mid-Century Modern "Pretzel" Armchair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern "Pretzel" armchair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Birch, Bentwood
Expertly Restored - Set of 4 "Pretzel" Armchairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Laminate, Wood, Walnut, Bentwood
H 31 in W 26 in D 22 in
Set of Four George Nelson ''Pretzel'' Armchair Made by ICF, Italy, 1984-1986
By ICF De Padova, George Nelson
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare and beautiful set of four ''Pretzel'' armchairs made in laminated wood and manufactured in
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Ash
H 30.32 in W 22.84 in D 19.3 in
Original George Nelson Pretzel Chair, Leather
By George Nelson
Located in Miami, FL
Rare and beautiful ''Pretzel'' ArmChair, laminated wood and dark brown leather seat. Manufactured
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Plywood
Set of 6 Black Pretzel Chairs, by George Nelson for ICF
By George Nelson, ICF De Padova
Located in Berlin, DE
A rare set of six ''Pretzel'' armchairs with leather cushions, made from laminated wood by ICF De
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Classic Pair Of Vintage Norman Cherner Plycraft Armchairs c. 1950's
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Pair Of Vintage Norman Cherner for Plycraft Pretzel Armchairs c. 1950's... Great early
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
Set of Two (2) Designer Lucite Decorative Pretzel Armchairs After Norman Cherner
By Norman Cherner
Located in Deland, FL
As elegant as they are rare this exquisite set of custom-made pretzel chairs is unlike anything
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Lucite
H 31 in W 31 in D 24 in
Norman Cherner, Plycraft, Mid-Century Modern, Pretzel Dining Chairs, USA, 1960s
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Manhasset, NY
examples of of Norman Cherner's molded plywood 'Pretzel' armchairs. Originally introduced in 1958, the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 31 in W 25 in D 18 in
Rattan 3-Strand Pretzel Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored rattan 3-Strand pretzel armchair with red and white birds of paradise tropical barckcloth
Category
Vintage 1950s Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Antique Regency Armchairs Pretzel Back Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Pair of Antique Regency Pretzel Back Armchairs
Animal print
Category
Vintage 1950s Regency Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Four Early Pretzel Chairs by Norman Cherner 'Bernardo' for Plycraft, USA
By Norman Cherner
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
. The "Pretzel" armchair is a classic example of mid-century modern design. Crafted from molded walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Plywood
H 31.5 in W 26 in D 21 in
Vintage Regency Pretzel Back Armchairs Dining Accent Set of 2
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Regency Accent dining armchairs with solid wood frames and new upholstery
Approximate Measurements in
Category
Vintage 1960s Regency Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Original Early George Nelson for Herman Miller Pretzel Chair
By George Nelson
Located in Sarasota, FL
George Nelson for Herman Miller pretzel chair. Rare and beautiful chair with very low production
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
Expertly Restored - Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Arm Chair for Plycraft
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking Mid-Century Modern armchair, designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft, is a true
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Bentwood
Norman Cherner Plycraft Pretzel Arm Chairs Set of 4
By Norman Cherner
Located in Bradenton, FL
Set of 4 Mid-Century Norman Cherner Plycraft Arm Chairs. Chairs are of classic design with original blonde finish. Chairs are strong and lightweight. The backrests feature a series o...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Plywood
Pair of Norman Cherner for Plycraft White Bentwood 'Pretzel' Dining Chairs
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century 'Pretzel' design dining armchairs with white painted bentwood frames
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Paint
Classic Mid Century Pretzel Arm Chair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic mid century Pretzel arm chair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft: Great original condition
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Plywood
Restored Aqua Turquoise 5-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chairs - Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Five-strand square pretzel arm rattan chairs with stacked bases in the style of Paul Frankl. Both
Category
Vintage 1940s Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Paint
Restored Frankl Style Rattan Six Strand Square Pretzel Lounge Chair, Pair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of mid-century six-strand rattan lounge chairs each featuring a square pretzel arms and a
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Mid-Century Modern French 3/4 Round Pretzel Arms Bamboo Lounge Chair, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern French 3/4 round pretzel arms bamboo and rattan lounge chair.
Some laces of the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
H 29.93 in W 27.96 in D 32.29 in
Restored 3/4 3-Strand Round Pretzel " Kauai " Rattan Lounge Chair with Otttoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Harveys Collection features this 1990s 3/4 round pretzel rattan lounge chair and ottoman set. The
Category
1990s Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
H 35 in W 32.99 in D 38 in
4 Mid-Century Vintage Norman Cherner Chairs by Plycraft
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
masterwork of design, featuring two legendary "Pretzel" armchairs and a matching pair of "Hourglass
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plywood, Upholstery, Naugahyde, Wood, Bentwood
A Vintage Bamboo, Rattan and Cane Lounge Chair in the style of Paul Frankl, 50s
Located in Roma, IT
of the iconic Pretzel armchair model.
The seat and backrest are made with thin but very resistant
Category
Mid-20th Century Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
H 34.26 in W 31.5 in D 28.35 in
Vintage Faux Painted Tortoise Pretzel Back Armchair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Faux painted tortoise pretzel back armchair with newly upholstered seat cushion.
Category
20th Century Italian Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Paint
Plycraft Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Bentwood Armchairs USA 1960s, a Pair, Signed
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Miami, FL
Plycraft Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Bentwood Armchairs USA 1960s, a Pair, Signed
Offered for sale is
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 31.5 in W 26 in D 21 in
Restored Rattan Six Strand Square 3/4 Pretzel Livingroom Sofa and Chairs Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Paul T. Frankl Styled Six-strand square 3/4 pretzel sofa and matching armchairs living room set
Category
Vintage 1950s Living Room Sets
Materials
Rattan
H 30 in W 100 in D 38 in
Vintage Henredon Burl Armchair Dining Desk Chair
By Henredon
Located in Lake Worth, FL
burl wood pretzel back armchair dining desk chair
Approximate measurements in inches
40.75" high at
Category
Vintage 1980s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Burl
Rare Set of Four Pretzel Armchairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner, Lou App
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
A rare set of four Rockwell II armchairs by Plycraft in the original ebonized finish. Norman
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plywood, Faux Leather, Beech
Pretzel Armchair in the Style of Paul Frankl, France 1950s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Rattan lounge chair pretzel style in the manner of Paul Frankl, France 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
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
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Norman Cherner Pretzel Armchairs
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of 1960s pretzel armchairs by Norman Cherner for plycraft. The distinct wood-bending technique
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Norman Cherner Pretzel Armchair by Plycraft, Circa 1960s
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Peabody, MA
A vintage bentwood pretzel armchair designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft, circa 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
Norman Cherner Pretzel Armchairs for Plycraft, Pair
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of very Original Norman Cherner Pretzel armchairs. Chairs in nice shape, original vinyl seat
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Norman Cherner Plycraft Pretzel Armchairs
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of pretzel armchairs designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft. These chairs likely date from
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
Mid-Century Modern Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Armchair for Plycraft
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern Norman Cherner "Pretzel" armchair for Plycraft.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Pretzel Armchair by Norman Cherner
By Norman Cherner
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pretzel Armchair by Norman Cherner.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plywood
Three Original Norman Cherner for Plycraft Pretzel Armchairs
By Norman Cherner
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Three original Norman Cherner for Plycraft pretzel armchairs, circa early 1960s. These sculptural
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Vintage Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Armchair for Plycraft
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic Mid-Century Modern "Pretzel" armchair designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft Co., circa
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch, Walnut, Wood
Pair Paul Frankl Style Five Strand Rattan Pretzel Armchairs
By Paul Frankl
Located in Troy, MI
Pair circa 1940s Paul Frankl style five strand rattan pretzel armchairs. New foam cushions covered
Category
Vintage 1940s Philippine Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, Foam, Fabric, Upholstery
Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Armchairs for Plycraft
By Norman Cherner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Matched pair Norman Cherner design "Pretzel" armchairs for Plycraft, labeled.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Classic Modernist Plywood Pretzel Armchair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Buffalo, NY
Super clean and early set of 4 pretzel armchairs designed by Norman Cherner manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plywood
Vintage rattan pretzel armchair
By Paul Frankl
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Rattan armchair, in the style of Paul T. Frankl, dating from the 60s.
The color of the rattan is
Category
Mid-20th Century European Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Armchair for Plycraft
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Price Each
Pretzel Arm Chairs designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft Co. c. 1950’s. Originally
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch, Walnut, Bentwood
George Nelson Pretzel Armchair – Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
A plywood ribbon forms the armrest and seat back, and the seat bottom is a molded plywood disc. This is a simple sculptural design produced in very small numbers around 1957 by Herm...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rare Norman Cherner “Pretzel” Armchair for Plycraft
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic & rare molded plywood armchair designed by American architect Norman Cherner, an innovator in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Wood, Beech
Pair of 1964 Norman Cherner Plycraft Pretzel Armchairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of all original Norman Cherner designed Pretzel Arm Chairs for Plycraft from March 18, 1964
Category
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
The Pretzel Chair by George Nelson
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
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Mid Century Norman Cherner for Plycraft Pretzel Armchair
By Norman Cherner
Located in Las Vegas, NV
1950's Pretzel arm chair designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft.
3 available.
All three are
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Professionally Restored Norman Cherner Plycraft Vintage Pretzel Walnut Armchairs
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1958, the "Pretzel" armchair has an organic form consisting of molded plywood. Light-weight, comfy and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Plywood
H 31.5 in W 24 in D 21 in
Vintage Pair Pretzel Walnut-Plywood Armchairs Norman Cherner Plycraft, Restored
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
! Originally introduced in 1958, the "Pretzel" armchair has an organic form consisting of molded plywood. Light
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Plywood
H 31.5 in W 24 in D 21 in
Mid-Century Modern 10 Pretzel Dining Chairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern Set of 10 Pretzel chairs/Armchairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
U.S.A
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Restored Six-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Armchairs W/ Martinique Palm Cushions
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Designed in the manner of Paul Frankl this six-strand rattan lounge chair features square pretzel
Category
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
H 31 in W 34 in D 36 in
George Nelson Pretzel Chair
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
“Superleggera” (super-lightweight) chair, the design also references Michael Thonet's bentwood armchair
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Birch
George Nelson - Pretzel Chair, Pair
By George Nelson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of laminated birch and leather Pretzel chairs (no. 5890), for Herman Miller, Unmarked.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Materials
Birch, Leather
Set of 6 Cherner Bentwood Chairs
By Norman Cherner
Located in Dallas, TX
Timeless set of 6 Cherner midcentury dining chairs. 2 Pretzel armchairs and 4 side chairs. Good
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Pretzel chair by George Nelson & assoc.
Located in Highland, IN
A sculpture you can sit in, the Pretzel chair was not a commercial success, so examples of the form
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Rattan 3/4 Pretzel Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Harveys Collection features a Mid Century 3/4 Pretzel Arms lounge chair. The chair features
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Early George Nelson Bentwood "Pretzel" Arm Chair
By George Nelson
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
This is an early production "Pretzel" bentwood armchair designed by G.Nelson. Provenance-Paul
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
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Pretzel Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic pretzel armchair available at 1stDibs. A pretzel armchair — often made from wood, walnut and natural fiber — can elevate any home. There are 42 variations of the antique or vintage pretzel armchair you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect pretzel armchair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each pretzel armchair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Arts and Crafts hallmarks is very popular. A well-made pretzel armchair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Norman Cherner, Plycraft and George Nelson are consistently popular.
How Much is a Pretzel Armchair?
Prices for a pretzel armchair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $10 and can go as high as $16,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,175.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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