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Paul Frankl Credenzas

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
Paul Frankl Cork Credenza for Johnson Furniture Co
Paul Frankl Cork Credenza for Johnson Furniture Co

Paul Frankl Cork Credenza for Johnson Furniture Co

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Paul Frankl Cork Credenza for Johnson Furniture Co

By Johnson Furniture Co., Paul Frankl

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 mahogany example, a cork top crede...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Credenzas

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Art Deco Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Mahogany and Cork Sideboard
Art Deco Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Mahogany and Cork Sideboard

Art Deco Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Mahogany and Cork Sideboard

$4,300

Art Deco Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Mahogany and Cork Sideboard

By Johnson Furniture Co., Paul Frankl

Located in Chicago, IL

Art Deco Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Mahogany and Cork sideboard An exquisite, iconic and truly timeless and unparalleled classic sideboard by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furnitur...

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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Paul Frankl Credenzas

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Brass

Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture 10 Drawer Double Dresser Solid Brass X Pulls
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture 10 Drawer Double Dresser Solid Brass X Pulls

Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture 10 Drawer Double Dresser Solid Brass X Pulls

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Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture 10 Drawer Double Dresser Solid Brass X Pulls

By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern tan walnut finish double dresser credenza by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Credenzas

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Mid Century Wood And Cork Sideboard - Paul Frankl For Johnson Furniture
Mid Century Wood And Cork Sideboard - Paul Frankl For Johnson Furniture

Mid Century Wood And Cork Sideboard - Paul Frankl For Johnson Furniture

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Mid Century Wood And Cork Sideboard - Paul Frankl For Johnson Furniture

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Paul Frankl for Brown-Saltman Lacquered Sideboard Credenza
Paul Frankl for Brown-Saltman Lacquered Sideboard Credenza

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Paul Frankl for Brown-Saltman Lacquered Sideboard Credenza

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Rare Mid-Century Modern Swedish style lacquered sideboard or credenza cabinet designed by Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman. Features a sleek mahogany case fitted with three drawers in t...

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Paul Frankl Sideboard with Lacquered Cork and Brass

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Paul Frankl Sideboard with Lacquered Cork and Brass

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Large and impressive sideboard or credenza piece by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Co, USA, dated 1940s, in the taste of American Art Deco transitioning into Modern. The main construction is mahogany, with center door of lacquered cork...

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Paul Frankl credenzas 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 credenzas, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original credenzas by Paul Frankl were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider credenzas by Bernhard Rohne, Romweber Furniture Co., and Thayer Coggin. Prices for Paul Frankl credenzas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,680 and can go as high as $12,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,748.

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