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Paul Frankl Bedroom Furniture

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 Paul Frankl Four-Drawer Chests for Brown Saltman
By Paul Frankl
Located in Hanover, MA
***FINAL SALE*** Pair of 1950s four-drawer chests with distinctive polished brass "X" drawer pulls. Produced by Brown Saltman. Handsome storage or bedside nightstands. If preferred...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Bedroom Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Paul Frankl Ivory Lacquered Nightstands with Brass X Pulls, circa 1950
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Everyone loves Paul Frankl furniture. A pillar of design, he created some of the most iconic midcentury pieces of furniture. And here we have a lovely pair of Paul Frankl ivory lacqu...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Bedroom Furniture

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Brass

Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman Full / Double Bed Frame
By Brown Saltman, Paul Frankl
Located in Fulton, CA
Full / Double bed frame designed by Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman of California. Newly upholstered headboard, but fabric can be easily changed if des...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Bedroom Furniture

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Fir, Fabric

Paul Frankl Black Lacquer Head Board with Cerused
By Paul Frankl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique and rare Paul Frankl Head board. The Frame is black lacquer with three panels of cerused or deeply ridged Oak, laid out in opposing directions. Truly a midcentury piece ...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Bedroom Furniture

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Wood, Oak, Lacquer

Pair of Paul Frankl Walnut Nightstands for Johnson Furniture Solid Brass Pulls
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of stunning Mid-Century Modern walnut end tables night stands with solid brass buckle shape pulls.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Bedroom Furniture

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Walnut

Paul Frankl Dresser and Nightstand for Johnson Furniture, 1950s
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl, John Stuart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic 1950s ten-drawer double dresser and nightstand was designed by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture and retailed by John Stuart duri...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Bedroom Furniture

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Metal

Pair of Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture and John Stuart Mahogany Nightstands
By Paul Frankl, John Stuart
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the 1950s by the iconic designer of the Skyscraper bookcases and Pretzel sofa Paul Frankl, this pair of nightstands was made for retail by John Stuart in the heart of New...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Bedroom Furniture

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Brass

Paul Frankl Classic Nightstand with X Handles
By Paul Frankl
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic nightstand designed by Paul Frankl for John Stuart, ca' 1950s. Nickeled X handles, drop down front with 2 drawers below. Original finish ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Bedroom Furniture

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Maple

Pair of Paul Frankl Cork Nightstands for Johnson Furniture Co.
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul Frankl’s cork furniture pieces are among his longest-lasting contributions to American modernism and are highly sought after to this day. This example, a pair of cork top waterf...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Bedroom Furniture

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Brass

Paul Frankl, John Stuart, Mid-Century Modern Rare Station Wagon Full Bedroom Set
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Co., John Stuart
Located in Manhasset, NY
Rare Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl for John Stuart complete 1950s bedroom set. Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Co. and retailed by John...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Bedroom Furniture

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Brass

Set of Walnut Concave Bedside Tables by Paul Frankl, C. 1950s
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Westport, CT
Vintage Bedside Tables, designed by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture in the 1950s. Crafted from walnut with belt buckle-style brass hardware, these fully restored pieces bring mid-c...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Bedroom Furniture

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Brass

Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture, Mid-Century Modern, Station Wagon Bedframe
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl / John Stuart Full Size Bed Frame, Station Wagon Rare collectors opportunity to own a Paul Frankl designed bedframe for Johnson Furniture Co. and reta...
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1950s American Vintage Paul Frankl Bedroom Furniture

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Mahogany, Maple

Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Co. Single Nightstand
By Paul Frankl
Located in St. Louis, MO
Paul Frankl designed nightstand for Johnson Furniture Company, circa 1950s. Brass X-pulls, pull down door and two drawers. To be refinished, custom color available. Patina to brass, ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Bedroom Furniture

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Bed by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous vintage modern bed frame by Paul Frankl features a dark finish, crisscross designed headboard and foot board. (Please confirm item locatio...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Bedroom Furniture

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Walnut

Pair of Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Wooden Brass X Handle Bedside Table
By Johnson Furniture Co., Paul Frankl
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Mid-Century wooden bedside table / commodes with an upper cabinet with fold-down drawer above two lower drawers with x-form brass drawer pulls. (PAUL FRANKL FOR JOHNSON FURNI...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Bedroom Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Pair of 1950s Paul Frankl Nightstands Lacquered in Farrow & Ball Pavilion Grey
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Everyone loves Paul Frankl furniture. A pillar of design, he created some of the most iconic mid century pieces of furniture. And here we have a lovely pair of Paul Frankl Farrow and...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Bedroom Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Paul Frankl Cork Top Nightstands or End Tables in Dark Walnut and Ivory
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A Mid-Century Modern pair of Paul Frankl cork top mahogany nightstands or end tables professionally restored to their original finishes - dark walnut mahogany stain and ivory lacquer...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Bedroom Furniture

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Brass

Paul Frankl "Station Wagon" Three-Drawer Chest for Johnson Furniture
By Johnson Furniture Co., Paul Frankl
Located in Hanover, MA
Gorgeous three-drawer nightstand chest by Paul Frankl from his highly coveted "Station Wagon Group" created in 1945 for Johnson Furniture Company of Grand Rapids. Branded mark in top...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Bedroom Furniture

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Brass

Paul Frankl Nightstand by Johnson Furniture
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Lake Worth, FL
This Paul Frankl nightstand is a true vintage gem, embodying mid-century modern style with its sleek lines and warm brown color. Crafted by Joh...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Bedroom Furniture

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Wood

Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Company MCM Station Wagon Full Bed Frame
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Company Mid Century Station Wagon Full Bed Frame This bed frame measures: 57 wide x 80 deep x 34.75 inches high All ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Bedroom Furniture

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Wood

Paul Frankl, Mid-Century Modern, Concave Nightstands, Walnut, Brass, USA 1950s
By Paul Frankl, John Stuart, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Manhasset, NY
Paul Frankl, Mid-Century Modern, Concave Nightstands, Walnut, Brass, USA 1950s A stunning pair of Paul Frankl for John Stuart bedside tables or ni...
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Mid-20th Century American Paul Frankl Bedroom Furniture

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Brass

Paul Frankl Ebony Nightstands for John Stuart
By John Stuart, Paul Frankl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extremely rare Paul Frankl nightstands for John Stuart. Made of mahogany with espresso satin finish. USA, circa 1940. Each nightstand features a pull-down top drawer with two additio...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Bedroom Furniture

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Birch, Maple

Mid-Century Ebonized Walnut & Nickel X Form Pull Nightstands by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
This elegantly reserved Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Nightstands in Ebonized Walnut and Nickel X Form Pulls is by the esteemed designer Paul Frankl and originates from the United St...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Bedroom Furniture

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Nickel

Paul Frankl Light Walnut Brass Accents Queen Size XXX Movie Headboard Bed MINT
By John Stuart, Paul Frankl, Established Lines
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Paul Frankl Light Walnut Brass Accents Queen Size XXX Movie Headboard Bed MINT
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Bedroom Furniture

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Brass

Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Co. King-Size Wood Lattice Headboard
By Paul Frankl, Breaad, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century Viennese king-size headboard featuring wood lattice-work top with slight curveto and original cream lacquer finish. (PAUL FRANKL FOR JOHNSON FURNITURE COMPANY) Wear to f...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Bedroom Furniture

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Brass

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Located in Boynton Beach, FL
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare collectors set of nightstands are by Paul T. Frankl for Johnson Furniture, circa 1945, and from the 'Station Wagon' series of bedroom furniture. Beautifully contrasting Mahogany and Maple refinished with an expensive French Polish; for the best of both worlds the leather and brass handles were kept original with decades of beautiful age and patina. Signed with Johnson Furniture Co stamp on inside drawers. The large size of these nightstands allow them to be used as end tables to a sofa or sectional, or side tables to large club chairs or lounge chairs, as a chest of drawers under a dining table so the table can be used as a desk, or as a pair of stand-alone commodes. *Note, we have the matching dresser available in another listing, photos of the dresser with these nightstands at the end of the photo gallery in this listing. This design is important in context to Mid-Century Modern and California Ranch House history. In 1950 House Beautiful magazine promoted the Frankl Station Wagon collection within their 'The Station Wagon Way of Life' feature as a concept of American Modernity bolstered by the American Station Wagon and American Ranch House style, using a photo of a Cliff May...
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Paul Frankl bedroom furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Paul Frankl bedroom furniture 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 bedroom furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original bedroom furniture by Paul Frankl were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider bedroom furniture by Herman Miller, George Nelson, and Calvin. Prices for Paul Frankl bedroom furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,175 and can go as high as $85,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,750.

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