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Norman Cherner Pretzel Chairs for Plycraft - Set of Four
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Miami, FL
Set of four early edition Cherner Pretzel chairs originally designed to by Norman Cherner for
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Plywood

Mid-Century Vintage Pretzel Chairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Brooklyn, NY
masterpiece, the legendary "Pretzel" chair made for Plycraft Furniture of Lawrence, Massachusetts. These early
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Faux Leather, Naugahyde, Walnut, Bentwood, Plywood

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

Set of Four Early Pretzel Chairs by Norman Cherner 'Bernardo' for Plycraft, USA
By Norman Cherner
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Set of Four Early Pretzel Chairs by Norman Cherner 'Bernardo' for Plycraft, USA PRICE IS FOR SET
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Plywood

Single Mid Century Modern Pretzel Chair in Oak and Original Tweed (3 Available)
Located in Deland, FL
This playfully-shaped pretzel chair is unlike any other we've ever seen. Constructed of solid oak
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Two '2' Mid-Century Modern Pretzel Chairs in Oak and Original Tweed, USA
Located in Deland, FL
This set of playfully-shaped pretzel chairs is unlike any other we've ever seen. Constructed of
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

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

Plycraft Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Bentwood Armchairs USA 1960s, a Pair, Signed
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Miami, FL
s an original pair of 1960s Norman Cherner for Plycraft bentwood Pretzel chairs. These Iconic
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

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

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

Boho Chic Three Strand Rattan Pretzel Sofa and Chair After Frankl -2 Pieces
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Wonderful vintage bohemian rattan pretzel chair and love seat. Each display an excellent three
Category

Vintage 1960s Bohemian Loveseats

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

3-Strand 3/4 Pretzel "Kauai" Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
New old stock 3-strand ¾ rattan "Kauai" Lounge Chair featuring 3/4 pretzel chair arms with slopped
Category

1990s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Pair of uncommon 1965 Plycraft bent wood walnut side chairs
By Plycraft
Located in Phoenix, AZ
pretzel chair. Both designers made pieces produced by Plycraft. Both are labeled with Plycraft stickers
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Bentwood

Set of Four George Nelson ''Pretzel'' Armchair Made by ICF, Italy, 1984-1986
By ICF De Padova, George Nelson
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
«Pretzel-chair».'' All the armchairs are in very good original condition retaining their original
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Ash

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
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Vintage Coastal Henry Link Pretzel Rattan Chairs - Set of 4
By Henry Link
Located in west palm beach, FL
The Vintage Coastal Henry Link Pretzel Rattan Chairs are iconic pieces of furniture that capture
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Restored 3-Strand Reverese Pretzel Rattan Rocking Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
rocking chair with white cushions. This chair features a steam-bent rattan frame. This rare pretzel
Category

Vintage 1940s Philippine Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Cherner Armchair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
By Norman Cherner
Located in Centreville, VA
‘Pretzel’ chair which was created by Herman Miller and produced by Plycraft until they ceased production
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Restored Double Strand Full Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Chair showcases a unique, curving pretzel design with two intertwined rattan strands. Expertly restored
Category

Vintage 1940s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Pair of Cherner Armchair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
By Norman Cherner
Located in Centreville, VA
‘Pretzel’ chair which was created by Herman Miller and produced by Plycraft until they ceased production
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Restored Six-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair
By Ritts Tropitan
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This six-strand, rattan lounge chair features square pretzel arms and a Classic stacked base
Category

Vintage 1930s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Restored Vintage Paul Frankl Pretzel Rattan Children's Lounge Chair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Offered is a children's size lounge chair designed by Paul Frankl. This chair features six-strand
Category

Vintage 1980s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Restored Paul Frankl Square Pretzel Rattan Children's Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Child size Paul Frankl lounge chair, this chair features six-strand square pretzel arms with a
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Rare Restored Pretzel Arm Rattan Rocking Chair with Ottoman
By Ritts Tropitan, Herb Ritts
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A rare three-strand pretzel arm rattan rocking chair with matching ottoman. This chair features
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Restored Five-Strand Round Full Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare five-strand round full pretzel arm rattan lounge chair with fancy wicker wrappings. 1950
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Restored Six-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Designed in the manner of Paul Frankl, this six-strand rattan lounge chair features square pretzel
Category

Vintage 1930s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Restored Mid Century 5-Strand Reverse Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Four-strand 3/4 reverse pretzel rattan sofa and five-strand lounge chair set both feature a
Category

Vintage 1950s North American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

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

Vintage Hollywood Regency Bent Bamboo Wicker Rattan Pretzel Lounge Chairs - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hollywood Regency Bent Bamboo Wicker Rattan Pretzel "Hoop" Lounge Chairs - a Pair. Circa
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Club Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Restored Reverse Pretzel Three Strand Lounge Chair and Matching Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired three-strand rattan lounge chair and matching
Category

Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Restored "Triple Triangle" Open Air Pretzel Single Arm Lounge Chair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare "Triple Triangle" arm rattan lounge chair featuring arch looped base and the unique open-air
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Paul T. Frankl 4-Strand Square Pretzel Square-Back Lounge Chair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This rare, museum-quality four-strand square pretzel square-back lounge chair was designed by Paul
Category

Vintage 1930s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Restored Vintage 1940's Five-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This five-strand, rattan lounge chair features square pretzel arms and a classic stacked base. New
Category

Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Restored 10 Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair Paul Frankl Style
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Paul Frankl style rare ten-strand square pretzel rattan lounge chair with stacked rattan base. The
Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Restored Paul Frankl Style Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair, Beverly Palms Cushions
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Designed in the manner of Paul Frankl, this six-strand rattan lounge chair features square pretzel
Category

Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Restored Rattan Four Strand Square Pretzel Chaise Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Four Strand Square Pretzel Chaise Lounge Chair, complete with a matching ottoman. This iconic design
Category

Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Restored Six-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair, Set of 4
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of 4 six-strand rattan lounge chairs designed in the manner of Paul Frank features square
Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Paul T. Frankl 3-Strand Square Pretzel Round-Back Lounge Chair (unrestored)
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This rare, museum-quality three-strand square pretzel round-back lounge chair was designed by Paul
Category

Vintage 1930s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Beautiful Midcentury Chest of Drawers in Birchwood Paul Goodman for Plymold
By Plycraft, Paul Goldman
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Cherner Pretzel chair as well as designing for Herman Miller. This significant chest is functional as
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Birch

Restored 3-Strand 3/4 Pretzel Rattan Adjustable Reclining Lounge Chair, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
chair with three-strand round pretzel arms and an "Arched" base. The chair features a 3-position
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Restored 3/4 3-Strand Round Pretzel Rattan Chaise Reclining Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
chair features square pretzel arms and an adjustable reclining seat back with 3 different positions
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Restored 3-Strand 3/4 Pretzel "Kauai" Rattan Settee Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored 3-strand ¾ rattan loveseat sofa "Kauai" Sofa featuring 3/4 pretzel chair arms with loop
Category

1990s American Settees

Materials

Rattan

Restored Paul Frankl Style Six-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Designed in the manner of Paul Frankl, this six-strand, rattan lounge chair features square pretzel
Category

Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Restored Rattan Five-Strand Reverse 3/4 Pretzel Single Arm Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This is a unique one-of-a-kind lounge chair and accent chair featuring a substantial five-strand 3
Category

Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Pair of Restored 1930s Six Strand Square Pretzel Stacked Rattan Lounge Chairs
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Stunning pair 6 Strand Square Pretzel Arm Rattan Occasional Chairs with stacked base in the Manner
Category

Vintage 1930s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Restored 6-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair 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

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Norman Cherner, Plycraft, Mid-Century Modern, Pretzel Dining Chairs, USA, 1960s
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Manhasset, NY
Norman Cherner, Plycraft, Mid-Century Modern, Six Pretzel Dining Arm Chairs, USA, 1960s Six
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Restored Mid-century Child Size 4-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair, Pai
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored pair of child-size four-strand square pretzel rattan lounge chairs. Each
Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Restored pair Teal Square Pretzel Stacked Rattan Lounge Chairs in Style of Frank
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Six-strand square pretzel arm rattan chairs with stacked bases in the style of Paul Frankl. Both
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Pretzel Back Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Carved Pretzel Back Walnut Dining Side Chairs with Pink
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

French Provincial Rococo Pretzel Back Hollywood Regency Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Provincial Rococo Style Pretzel Back Hollywood Regency Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Side Arm Chair Made by Plycraft 1960's
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Wayne, NJ
Norman Cherner pretzel dining chair, made by Plycraft in the 1960's. If you are in the New Jersey
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

French Provincial Hollywood Regency Cane Back Pretzel Twist Dining Chair, Set 8
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French provincial Hollywood Regency cane back pretzel twist dining chair - set of 8. Item
Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Chairs, Made by Plycraft, USA, 1960s
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in LEWES, GB
A set of four original Norman Cherner pretzel dining chairs, made by Plycraft, USA, in the 1960s
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Paul Frankl 6 Band Rattan Pretzel Arm Chaise
By Paul Frankl
Located in Highland, IN
A rare variation of Frankl's iconic pretzel arm design, this large lounge chair is possibly the
Category

Vintage 1950s Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Vintage French Hollywood Regency Cane Pretzel Back Cream Dining Chair - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Hollywood Regency Cane Pretzel Back Cream Dining Chairs - Set of 6. Item features (6
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

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
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Restored 3-Strand 3/4 Pretzel "Kauai" 3 Seat Rattan Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored 3-strand 3/4, three-seat rattan "Kauai" Sofa featuring 3/4 pretzel chair arms with loop
Category

1990s Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Set of Four Italian Rococo Style Venetian Walnut Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
. Also known as pretzel chairs because of the interlocking twisted back splat. The whimsical chairs
Category

20th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Walnut

Restored Modernist 3-Strand Round Full Pretzel Rattan Settee
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored mid-century era round full pretzel two-seat settee Loveseat with a three-strand round
Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

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Pretzel Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of pretzel chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of natural fiber, wood and rattan, all pretzel chairs available were constructed with great care. We have 139 antique and vintage pretzel chairs in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of pretzel chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Hollywood Regency pretzel chairs are consistently popular styles. Pretzel chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Norman Cherner, Plycraft and George Nelson are consistently popular.

How Much are Pretzel Chairs?

Prices for pretzel chairs start at $1 and top out at $12,741 with the average selling for $3,000.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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.

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