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Nelson Pretzel Chair

Rare George Nelson Pretzel Chair for ICF Italy
Rare George Nelson Pretzel Chair for ICF Italy

Rare George Nelson Pretzel Chair for ICF Italy

By George Nelson

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A sculptural bentwood Pretzel chair # 5890 with elegant, curved arms having a dark chocolate brown leather seat.

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Original George Nelson Pretzel Chair, Leather
Original George Nelson Pretzel Chair, Leather

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 in the 1984/1986 in Italy by ICF De Padova. Price is for one chair. Pair available.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

George Nelson 6 Black Pretzel Chairs for ICF, 1984
George Nelson 6 Black Pretzel Chairs for ICF, 1984

George Nelson 6 Black Pretzel Chairs for ICF, 1984

By Herman Miller, ICF De Padova, George Nelson

Located in Vienna, AT

George Nelson pretzel chairs Model # 5890, manufactured for ICF (labelled) A rare set of six ''Pretzel'' armchairs with newly upholstered cushions, made from laminated wood by ICF D...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Plywood

Early and Rare Pretzel sIDE Chair by George Nelson
Early and Rare Pretzel sIDE Chair by George Nelson

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

Pair Early and Rare Pretzel sIDE Chairs by George Nelson
Pair Early and Rare Pretzel sIDE Chairs by George Nelson

Pair Early and Rare Pretzel sIDE Chairs by George Nelson

By George Nelson

Located in Buffalo, NY

Matched pair Early and Rare Pretzel sIDE Chaisr designed by by George Nelson, c 1952,,, gREAT EXAMPLES, bOTH chairs retain they're original finish / patina,,,,Iconic Design.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Plywood

1950s John Pyle for George Nelson Associates Laminate Pretzel Chairs set of 4
1950s John Pyle for George Nelson Associates Laminate Pretzel Chairs set of 4

1950s John Pyle for George Nelson Associates Laminate Pretzel Chairs set of 4

By George Nelson, John Pile

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

A set of four scarce John Pile for George Nelson Associates of Herman Miller Side Chairs. These chairs are purportedly from a run of around 100 chairs before being discontinued. A l...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch, Walnut

Cherner Armchair by Norman Cherner, Mid-Century Modern, Circa 1960
Cherner Armchair by Norman Cherner, Mid-Century Modern, Circa 1960

Cherner Armchair by Norman Cherner, Mid-Century Modern, Circa 1960

By Norman Cherner

Located in Centreville, VA

The Cherner took its inspiration from George Nelson’s ‘Pretzel’ chair which was created by Herman Miller and produced by Plycraft until they ceased production due to its fragility an...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of Cherner Armchair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
Pair of Cherner Armchair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft

Pair of Cherner Armchair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft

By Norman Cherner

Located in Centreville, VA

The Cherner took its inspiration from George Nelson’s ‘Pretzel’ chair which was created by Herman Miller and produced by Plycraft until they ceased production due to its fragility an...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of Four George Nelson ''Pretzel'' Armchair Made by ICF, Italy, 1984-1986
Set of Four George Nelson ''Pretzel'' Armchair Made by ICF, Italy, 1984-1986

Set of Four George Nelson ''Pretzel'' Armchair Made by ICF, Italy, 1984-1986

By ICF De Padova, George Nelson

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

George Nelson speaking about his chair (Domus n.670, Marzo 1986): ''Why did we make the chair this way?

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Ash

Original Early George Nelson for Herman Miller Pretzel Chair
Original Early George Nelson for Herman Miller Pretzel Chair

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 6 Black Pretzel Chairs, by George Nelson for ICF
Set of 6 Black Pretzel Chairs, by George Nelson for ICF

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 Padova in Italy between 1984 and 1986. Originally designed for Herman Miller, George...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid 20th MCM Mr. Chair Lounge Chair & Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
Mid 20th MCM Mr. Chair Lounge Chair & Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft

Mid 20th MCM Mr. Chair Lounge Chair & Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft

By George Mulhauser, Plycraft

Located in Topeka, KS

They were also briefly subcontracted by Herman Miller to manufacture the George Nelson Office's Pretzel Chair attributed to John Pile in walnut ply.

Category

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

Materials

Metal

MCM Plycraft Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Saddle Color Italian Leather Attributed
MCM Plycraft Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Saddle Color Italian Leather Attributed

MCM Plycraft Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Saddle Color Italian Leather Attributed

By Plycraft

Located in Topeka, KS

They were also briefly subcontracted by Herman Miller to manufacture the George Nelson Office's Pretzel Chair attributed to John Pile in walnut ply.

Category

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

Materials

Metal

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Early Version of the Rare Pretzel Chair by George Nelson
Early Version of the Rare Pretzel Chair by George Nelson

Early Version of the Rare Pretzel Chair by George Nelson

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H 29.93 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in

Early Version of the Rare Pretzel Chair by George Nelson

By George Nelson

Located in Munster, NRW

Beautifully kept early version of the Pretzel chair by George Nelson, designed in 1952.  

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Pretzel Chair by George Nelson
Pretzel Chair by George Nelson

Pretzel Chair by George Nelson

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H 29.93 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in

Pretzel Chair by George Nelson

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Rare and original Pretzel chairs, designed by george Nelson in 1952.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Pretzel Chair with Armrests by George Nelson
Pretzel Chair with Armrests by George Nelson

Pretzel Chair with Armrests by George Nelson

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H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 18.51 in

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 the limited batch production by Plycraft for Herman Miller.Striking feature of this...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Rare Prototype Armchair by Norman Cherner
Rare Prototype Armchair by Norman Cherner

Rare Prototype Armchair by Norman Cherner

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H 31 in W 23.375 in D 24 in

Rare Prototype Armchair by Norman Cherner

By Norman Cherner

Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL

We believe this rare and beautiful armchair may have been Norman Cherner's prototype for his iconic version of George Nelson's Pretzel Chair. One of only two known to exist.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Plywood

George Nelson Pretzel Chair for Herman Miller, circa 1950s
George Nelson Pretzel Chair for Herman Miller, circa 1950s

George Nelson Pretzel Chair for Herman Miller, circa 1950s

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Peabody, MA

Original, circa mid-1950s, early George Nelson pretzel chair for Herman Miller. With leather seat cushion.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch

George Nelson Pretzel Chair
George Nelson Pretzel Chair

George Nelson Pretzel Chair

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H 29.93 in W 26.38 in D 18.51 in

George Nelson Pretzel Chair

By George Nelson

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

George Nelson / John Pile for George Nelson Associates, model no. 5891 , a rare Pretzel chair circa 1957 and produced for a very short period.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

George Nelson Pretzel Chair
George Nelson Pretzel Chair

George Nelson Pretzel Chair

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Highland, IN

Pretzel chairs were offered with and without seat pads.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Birch

George Nelson - Pretzel Chair, Pair
George Nelson - Pretzel Chair, Pair

George Nelson - Pretzel Chair, Pair

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H 30.5 in W 26 in D 19 in

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

Rare George Nelson Pretzel Chair for Herman Miller
Rare George Nelson Pretzel Chair for Herman Miller

Rare George Nelson Pretzel Chair for Herman Miller

Located in New York, NY

Rare design by Nelson for Herman Miller. Slender curvaceous bent wood arm rises from beneath the seat to define the armrest and seat back. Masterful use of materials later reflected ...

Category

20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

GEORGE NELSON PRETZEL CHAIR ; WITH GIRARD SEAT PAD
GEORGE NELSON PRETZEL CHAIR ; WITH GIRARD SEAT PAD

GEORGE NELSON PRETZEL CHAIR ; WITH GIRARD SEAT PAD

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

George Nelson for Herman Miller a rare Pretzel chair made of bent laminated birch ply , seat pad looks to be original pincheck Alexander Girard fabric in purple , designed in 1957 th...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Upholstered Cherner Side Chair by Plycraft
Upholstered Cherner Side Chair by Plycraft

Upholstered Cherner Side Chair by Plycraft

By Norman Cherner, Plycraft

Located in Highland, IN

Norman Cherner developed this chair for Plycraft as a redesign of the Nelson pretzel chair.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Set of Four Walnut Cherner Side Chairs
Set of Four Walnut Cherner Side Chairs

Set of Four Walnut Cherner Side Chairs

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H 31.5 in W 18.5 in D 21.5 in

Set of Four Walnut Cherner Side Chairs

By Norman Cherner

Located in Highland, IN

Lovely, light, and leggy, the Cherner chair was created in response to the perceived shortcomings of George Nelson's pretzel chair which was thought to be too fragile.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Set of Four Cherner Chairs by Plycraft
Set of Four Cherner Chairs by Plycraft

Set of Four Cherner Chairs by Plycraft

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H 31.25 in W 17 in D 19 in

Set of Four Cherner Chairs by Plycraft

By Norman Cherner, Plycraft

Located in Highland, IN

Slim and shapely, the Cherner chair was created in response to the perceived shortcomings of George Nelson's pretzel chair which was thought to be too fragile.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

NORMAN CHERNER VINTAGE ARMCHAIR
NORMAN CHERNER VINTAGE ARMCHAIR

NORMAN CHERNER VINTAGE ARMCHAIR

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Norman Cherner for Plycraft , a vintage "Butterfly" chair , designed 1957 as a direct descendant of Nelsons Pretzel chair the "Cherner" has become modern classic in itself .

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Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs

Pair of Norman Cherner Armchirs
Pair of Norman Cherner Armchirs

Pair of Norman Cherner Armchirs

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H 31 in W 26 in D 22 in

Pair of Norman Cherner Armchirs

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Designed 1957 out of the Nelson Pretzel chair , a fine pair of upholstered Armchairs in Turquoise velour , produced by Plycraft of Lawrence , Mass .

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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Rare Norman Cherner “Pretzel” Armchair for Plycraft
Rare Norman Cherner “Pretzel” Armchair for Plycraft

Rare Norman Cherner “Pretzel” Armchair for Plycraft

By Norman Cherner, Plycraft

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This model is after George Nelson’s “Pretzel” chair which was too expensive and fragile to produce which resulted after Plycraft contracted Cherner to design an affordable version.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Walnut, Wood

George Nelson Pretzel Dining Chairs
George Nelson Pretzel Dining Chairs

George Nelson Pretzel Dining Chairs

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H 29 in W 19.75 in D 16 in

George Nelson Pretzel Dining Chairs

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Atlanta, GA

Set of Four Rare Model 5098 "Pretzel" Dining Chairs, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, America, circa 1952.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Walnut

Norman Cherner Vintage Armchair
Norman Cherner Vintage Armchair

Norman Cherner Vintage Armchair

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H 31.5 in W 25 in

Norman Cherner Vintage Armchair

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Norman Cherner for Plycraft , a vintage "Butterfly" chair , designed 1957 as a direct descendant of Nelsons Pretzel chair the "Cherner" has become modern classic in itself .

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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

NORMAN CHERNER VINTAGE ARMCHAIRS
NORMAN CHERNER VINTAGE ARMCHAIRS

NORMAN CHERNER VINTAGE ARMCHAIRS

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Norman Cherner for Plycraft , U.S.A ; designed 1957 out of George Nelsons Pretzel chair . Original early production examples with scuplpted arms wrapped around a moulded plywood seat...

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Vintage 1960s American Armchairs

PAIR OF CHERNER ARMCHAIRS
PAIR OF CHERNER ARMCHAIRS

PAIR OF CHERNER ARMCHAIRS

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H 31.5 in W 25 in

PAIR OF CHERNER ARMCHAIRS

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Norman Cherner for Plycraft , an original matched pair of vintage "Butterfly" chairs , designed 1957 as a direct descendant of Nelsons Pretzel chair the "Cherner" has become modern c...

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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Early and Rare Pretzel Chair by George Nelson
Early and Rare Pretzel Chair by George Nelson

Early and Rare Pretzel Chair by George Nelson

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H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in

Early and Rare Pretzel Chair by George Nelson

By George Nelson

Located in Munich, DE

only a few where made of the 1.edition.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Early George Nelson Pretzel Side Chair for Herman Miller
Early George Nelson Pretzel Side Chair for Herman Miller

Early George Nelson Pretzel Side Chair for Herman Miller

By George Nelson

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A rare and early Nelson bent ply Pretzel chair with walnut seat and sculptural backrest and leg frame with a short production run in 1952.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

George Nelson for Herman Miller "Pretzel" Side Chairs
George Nelson for Herman Miller "Pretzel" Side Chairs

George Nelson for Herman Miller "Pretzel" Side Chairs

By George Nelson

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A pair of George Nelson "Pretzel" side chairs, model # 5890 (Herman Miller).

Category

Vintage 1950s American Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

George Nelson Pretzel Arm Chair
George Nelson Pretzel Arm Chair

George Nelson Pretzel Arm Chair

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H 30 in W 26 in D 18 in

George Nelson Pretzel Arm Chair

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

This Chair is both light in weight and appearance. The slender curvaceous bent wood arm rises from beneath the seat to define the armrest and seat back. This masterful use of materi...

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20th Century American Chairs

George Nelson Pretzel Side Chair
George Nelson Pretzel Side Chair

George Nelson Pretzel Side Chair

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H 30 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in

George Nelson Pretzel Side Chair

Located in Pawtucket, RI

Iconic Nelson Pretzel desk or side chair in birch. Manufactured by Herman Miller.

Category

Vintage 1950s Side Chairs

Materials

Birch

Early Walnut Pretzel Side Chairs by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Early Walnut Pretzel Side Chairs by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Early Walnut Pretzel Side Chairs by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By George Nelson

Located in Southampton, NJ

Beautiful set of four chairs designed in 1952 by George Nelson associates. This is an exceptional set retaining original hardware, no repairs, original finish, and all foot glides. R...

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

PRETZEL CHAIRS (6), by George Nelson, for HERMAN MILLER
PRETZEL CHAIRS (6), by George Nelson, for HERMAN MILLER

PRETZEL CHAIRS (6), by George Nelson, for HERMAN MILLER

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Designed in 1952, the molded plywood chair, predating Nelson’s famous Coconut Chair and Marshmallow Sofa, gained worldwide design acclaim.

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Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs

Early George Nelson Bentwood "Pretzel" Arm Chair
Early George Nelson Bentwood "Pretzel" Arm Chair

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 Goldman, Boston.

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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

The Pretzel Chair by George Nelson
The Pretzel Chair by George Nelson

The Pretzel Chair by George Nelson

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H 30 in W 26 in D 18 in

The Pretzel Chair by George Nelson

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Dallas, TX

An early and rare pretzel armchair designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. This example in all original condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Pretzel chair by George Nelson & assoc.
Pretzel chair by George Nelson & assoc.

Pretzel chair by George Nelson & assoc.

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H 29.5 in W 26 in D 20 in

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 are quite rare. Featuring elegant lines and fine detailing, the design is incredib...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Rare Plycraft Rosewood Sofa, Circa 1960s
Rare Plycraft Rosewood Sofa, Circa 1960s

Rare Plycraft Rosewood Sofa, Circa 1960s

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H 28 in W 93 in D 33 in

Rare Plycraft Rosewood Sofa, Circa 1960s

By Plycraft

Located in San Antonio, TX

They were also briefly subcontracted by Herman Miller to manufacture the George Nelson Office's Pretzel Chair attributed to John Pile in walnut ply.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Seldom Seen George Nelson Pretzel Chair
Seldom Seen George Nelson Pretzel Chair

Seldom Seen George Nelson Pretzel Chair

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H 29.25 in W 26 in D 17.5 in

Seldom Seen George Nelson Pretzel Chair

By George Nelson

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Seldom seen George Nelson for Herman Miller pretzel chair, circa late 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Early and Rare George Nelson Pretzel Chair, 1952 Sculpture
Early and Rare George Nelson Pretzel Chair, 1952 Sculpture

Early and Rare George Nelson Pretzel Chair, 1952 Sculpture

By George Nelson

Located in Buffalo, NY

Wonderful sculptural side chair. Pretzel designed in 1952 by George Nelson, amazing original finish and patina.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Plywood

George Nelson Pretzel Dining Chairs
George Nelson Pretzel Dining Chairs

George Nelson Pretzel Dining Chairs

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H 29 in W 19.5 in D 16 in

George Nelson Pretzel Dining Chairs

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Atlanta, GA

Set of four rare model 5098 "Pretzel" dining chairs, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, America, circa 1952.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Norman Cherner Pretzel Arm Chairs for Plycraft in Custom Sunburst Finish, c.1958
Norman Cherner Pretzel Arm Chairs for Plycraft in Custom Sunburst Finish, c.1958

Norman Cherner Pretzel Arm Chairs for Plycraft in Custom Sunburst Finish, c.1958

By Plycraft, Norman Cherner

Located in Dallas, TX

Custom lacquered in a tobacco sunburst finish like a vintage Gibson Les Paul. This chair is a close relative to the George Nelson Designed pretzel chair.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Walnut

Pair of George Nelson Pretzel Chairs
Pair of George Nelson Pretzel Chairs

Pair of George Nelson Pretzel Chairs

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H 20 in W 26 in D 18 in

Pair of George Nelson Pretzel Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Rare pretzel chairs by George Nelson for Herman Miller.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Walnut

George Nelson Pretzel Chair for Herman Miller
George Nelson Pretzel Chair for Herman Miller

George Nelson Pretzel Chair for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Rare pretzel chair in great vintage condition some wear on arms but no major flaws very unique and stunning design.     

Category

Vintage 1950s Armchairs

Original Pretzel Chair by George Nelson
Original Pretzel Chair by George Nelson

Original Pretzel Chair by George Nelson

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H 30 in W 18 in D 18 in

Original Pretzel Chair by George Nelson

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Chicago, IL

This is a beautifully kept original version of the pretzel chair by George Nelson, designed in 1952.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Plywood

George Nelson Pretzel Chair
George Nelson Pretzel Chair

George Nelson Pretzel Chair

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H 29.5 in W 26 in D 19 in

George Nelson Pretzel Chair

By George Nelson

Located in Turners Falls, MA

George Nelson pretzel chair manufactured for Herman Miller.

Category

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Norman Cherner First Edition Cherner Chair with 'Bernardo' Label
Norman Cherner First Edition Cherner Chair with 'Bernardo' Label

Norman Cherner First Edition Cherner Chair with 'Bernardo' Label

By Norman Cherner, Plycraft

Located in Portland, ME

This scarce example is labeled with credit given to a false designer by the name of "Bernardo". George Nelson's design for the Pretzel chair was subcontracted by Herman Miller to ...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

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Panoplie Iron Tripod Floor Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Iron tripod floor lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new linen shade. Sold individually and newly made by Panoplie. Please inquire for current lead time. Measure...

Category

2010s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Lounge Chair by Paolo Buffa, Polished Walnut, Italy
Mid-Century Lounge Chair by Paolo Buffa, Polished Walnut, Italy

Mid-Century Lounge Chair by Paolo Buffa, Polished Walnut, Italy

By Paolo Buffa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A single, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian lounge chair made of hand crafted polished Walnut designed by Paolo Buffa, in good condition. The detailed club chair is composed with tw...

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Walnut

Gino Sarfatti Model No. 2065 Ceiling Light for Astep
Gino Sarfatti Model No. 2065 Ceiling Light for Astep

Gino Sarfatti Model No. 2065 Ceiling Light for Astep

By Flos, Gino Sarfatti, Astep

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gino Sarfatti model no. 2065 ceiling lamp for Astep. Designed in 1950, this is an authorized re-edition by Alessandro Sarfatti, grandson of Gino Sarfatti, who applies his grandfathe...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Aluminum

Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Twin Shades
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Twin Shades

Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Twin Shades

By Stilnovo, Arteluce, Silvio Piattelli

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

This 3-armed chandelier with twin shades is a versatile and elegant fixture perfect above a kitchen island, over a counter, dining table, or in a living room. The chandelier's three ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Norman Cherner for Plycraft Sculptural Pair of Armchairs Mid Century Modern
Norman Cherner for Plycraft Sculptural Pair of Armchairs Mid Century Modern

Norman Cherner for Plycraft Sculptural Pair of Armchairs Mid Century Modern

By Plycraft, Norman Cherner

Located in Atlanta, GA

Sculptural pair of armchairs, designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft, American, circa 1960s. These chairs are currently being refinished and will look amazing when completed.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Bentwood

Mid Century Wood Bench, Winchendon Furniture Co.
Mid Century Wood Bench, Winchendon Furniture Co.

Mid Century Wood Bench, Winchendon Furniture Co.

$2,880Sale Price|20% Off

H 25 in W 54 in D 18 in

Mid Century Wood Bench, Winchendon Furniture Co.

By Winchendon

Located in Riverdale, NY

Elegant Mid Century Wood Bench by the Winchendon Furniture Co. with shaped lobed back rest on a simple, sleek design with faceted and tapered legs. Circa 1950's USA. American Design ...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Cherry

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Nelson Pretzel Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal nelson pretzel chair for your home. Each nelson pretzel chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, birch and animal skin. There are many kinds of the nelson pretzel chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each nelson pretzel chair bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made nelson pretzel chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by George Nelson and Herman Miller are consistently popular.

How Much is a Nelson Pretzel Chair?

A nelson pretzel chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,893, while the lowest priced sells for $2,400 and the highest can go for as much as $12,000.

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