Vintage MCM Paul Frankl 6 Strand Rattan Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exceptional Mid-Century Modern six-strand rattan sofa embodies the iconic "Tropical Modernism" aesthetic pioneered by Paul Frankl. Masterfully crafted from high-quality, heavy-g...
Bamboo, Rattan, Reed
$16,800Sale Price|40% Off
Restored 6-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Corner Sectional Sofa
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired Mid-Century six-strand square pretzel rattan Corner Sectional sofa with six seats. This sofa features a round 3-strand pattern rattan b...
Rattan
$4,152Sale Price|40% Off
Restored Rattan 6 Strand Square Pretzel Lounge Chair Livingroom Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored rattan 6-Strand square pretzel lounge chair with black tropical barkcloth cushions with matching stacked rattan ottoman and 2-tier stacked side table with Mahogany tops.
Fabric, Rattan
$15,660Sale Price|40% Off
Restored 6-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair, Sofa Livingroom Set
By Ficks Reed
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Art Deco Rattan living-room set includes a matching 3-seat sectional sofa and lounge chair, and a matching stacked coffee table with two side tables. Both l...
Rattan
$11,250Sale Price|40% Off
Restored Teal 6-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Sofa & Lounge Chair Livingroom Se
Located in Van Nuys, CA
An original restored 1950's teal rattan living room set features a pair of lounge chairs and a 3-piece sectional sofa. This sofa and chair set features the famous six-strand square p...
Fabric, Rattan, Paint
Restored Paul Frankl Style 6-strand Square Pretzel Rattan Sofa, Lounge Chair Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-style mid-century tropical seating set features natural golden-toned rattan frames constructed with a distinct multi-strand stacked design. The ...
Fabric, Rattan
$2,397Sale Price / item|40% Off
Restored Paul T Frankl Style 6-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Designed in the manner of Paul T Frankl, this six-strand rattan lounge chair features square pretzel arms and the classic stacked rattan base with "Martinique Banana Leaf" cushions f...
Rattan
Restored Black Frankl Style 6-strand Square Pretzel Rattan Sofa Lounge Chair Set
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-style living room set, designed in the style of Paul Frankl, is crafted from multi-strand rattan finished in a dark black stain. The sofa featur...
Rattan, Wicker
$8,397Sale Price / set|40% Off
Modernist 3-Strand 3/4 Pretzel "Kauai" Rattan Living Room Set, 6 Pieces
Located in Van Nuys, CA
New Old stock 3-strand 3/4 pretzel six-piece living room set featuring “Kauai“ designs chair and sofa pair with round tables. Included is a 2-seat loveseat with a 3-seat sofa and a l...
Rattan
$7,650Sale Price|40% Off
Restored 6-Strand Square Pretzel 3 Seat Rattan Corner Sofa W/ Side Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare Square Pretzel rattan 3 seater sectional sofa with Paul Frankl inspired design featuring 6 strand rattan arms and Stacked pole base.
Rattan
$7,650Sale Price|40% Off
Restored MCM 6-Strand Square Pretzel 3 Seat Rattan Corner Sofa w/ Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare Square Pretzel rattan 3-seater sectional sofa with Paul Frankl-inspired design featuring 6 strand rattan arms and a Stacked pole base.
Rattan
$4,710Sale Price|40% Off
Restored Rattan 6 Strand Full Pretzel Curved Settee, in the style of Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Experience enduring sophistication with this exceptional six-strand rattan full pretzel settee, meticulously restored to its former glory. Its distinctive curved stacked base reflect...
Rattan
$6,840Sale Price|40% Off
Restored 6-Strand "Speed" 3-Seat Sofa With Arched Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired six-strand "Speed" arm rattan three-seat sofa with a unique arched center base made with pole rattan. This a great example of a post-WW...
Rattan
Restored Rattan Side Chair with 6 Strand Back
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage rattan side chair, the chair features a 6 strand seat back and white cotton fabric foam padded seat.
Rattan
Restored Square Pretzel 6-Strand Rattan Lounge Chair + Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This restored six-strand, rattan lounge chair features square pretzel arms with a matching fitted ottoman. Measures: Lounge chair- 29" tall, 35" wide, 49" deep, seat height 15" Otto...
Rattan
Restored Paul Frankl Style 6 strand Rattan Sofa & Lounge Chair Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Paul Frankl-style rattan living room set includes a matching three-seat sectional sofa and a pair of lounge chairs. Both feature the famous six-strand square pretzel side arms and st...
Fabric, Rattan
Mid 20th Century Vintage Coastal Paul Frankl 6 Strand Bent Rattan Sofa
By Paul Frankl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Coastal sofa. The iconic 6 strand bent rattan shape with three sections. In excellent condition. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Rattan
Restored 6-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Four-Seat Sofa by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Square pretzel rattan sectional sofa designed by Paul Frankl. This sofa features a stacked rattan base with six-strand square pretzel arms and is divided into two pieces making a fou...
Rattan
Ficks Reed Restored 6-Strand Rattan Lounge Chair, Sofa Livingroom Set
By Ficks Reed
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco Rattan living-room set including a matching 3-seat sectional sofa and lounge chair with matching stacked coffee table with two side tables. Both lounge chairs and sofas feat...
Rattan
Restored 6-Strand Square Pretzel 3 Seat Rattan Corner Sofa W/ Side Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare Square Pretzel rattan 3 seater sectional sofa with Paul Frankl inspired design featuring 6 strand rattan arms and Stacked pole base.
Rattan
Restored 3-Strand 3/4 Pretzel "Kauai" Rattan Living Room Set - 6 Pieces
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired 3-strand 3/4 pretzel six-piece living room set featuring “Kauai“ designs chair and sofa pair with round tables. Included is a 2-seat lo...
Rattan
Restored Slat Leg Rattan Dining Chair W/ 8 Strand Backrest, Set of 6
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage mid-century slat leg rattan dining room chair, included is a set of six side chairs.. The side chairs feature a wonderful slanted slat design with a strand rattan backrest. ...
Rattan
Sold
H 33 in W 18 in D 21.5 in
Restored Double Arch Arm Rattan Dining Chairs w/ 7 Strand Back, Set of 6
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired rattan blends vintage charm with modern comfort. Set of 6 Frankl style "Double Arch" Arm Rattan Dining Chairs with 7-strand vertically ...
Rattan
Three-Strand 3/4 Pretzel "Kauai" 6-Piece Set Rattan Living Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Three-strand 3/4 pretzel six-piece living room set featuring "Kauai" designs chair and sofa pair with round tables. Included is a 2-seat loveseat with 3-seat sofa and lounge chair wi...
Rattan
Sold
H 33 in W 18 in D 21.5 in
Restored Double Arch Arm Rattan Dining Chairs w/ 7 Strand Back, Set of 6
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of 6 restored "Double Arch" Arm Rattan Dining Chairs with 7-Strand vertically stacked backs with "X" brace connecting all four 3-strand legs.
Rattan
Restored 6-Strand "Infinity" Arm Lounge Chair With Arched Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare six-strand "Infinity" arm rattan lounge chair with a unique arched center base made with wide pole rattan. A great example of Post WWII American designed rattan at its height of...
Rattan
Restored 6-Strand "Speed" 3-Seat Sofa with Arched Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare six-strand "Speed" arm rattan three-seat sofa with a unique arched center base made with pole rattan. This a great example of Post WWII American designed rattan at its height of...
Rattan
Restored 6 Strand Black Ash Table, Sofa, Lounge Chair Livingroom Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Paul Frankl-style rattan living room set includes a matching three-seat sectional sofa and a pair of lounge chairs. Both feature the famous six-strand square pretzel side arms and st...
Rattan
1930's 6 Strand Square Pretzel Sofa in the Manner Of Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage 1930's Rattan 6 Strand Square Pretzel Arm 3 Seat Sofa with a wonderful stacked Rattan base in the Manner Of Paul Frankl. Custom Made Cushions Available C.O.M. Included wi...
Steel
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H 30.5 in W 32.5 in D 25.5 in
Vintage Coastal Restored Painted 6 Strand Paul Frankl Lounge Chairs, a Pair
By Paul Frankl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic pair of Paul Frankl lounge chairs. The iconic six strand rattan in the 3 piece sectional. Recently painted matte black with fabulous Chinoiserie print upholstery. Acquired ...
Rattan
Sold
H 29 in W 55.25 in D 37 in
Paul T. Frankl 6-Strand Square Pretzel Round-Back Settee and Lounge Chair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare, museum-quality six-strand square pretzel round-back settee and chair set was designed by Paul T. Frankl using the highest-quality rattan poles and reeds available and restored ...
Fabric, Rattan
Restored Vintage Rattan Side Chair with 6 Strand Back
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage rattan side chair, chair features a 6-strand seat back and white cotton fabric foam padded seat.
Rattan
Restored 3-Strand X-base Rattan & Mahogany 6 Seater Dining Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This table comfortably seats 6 people Circa 1950s, United States We only purchase and sell only the best and finest rattan furniture made by the best and most well-known American d...
Rattan, Mahogany
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