Paul Frankl Cabinets

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.

Creator: Paul Frankl

Restored Paul Frankl Combed Wood Sliding Glass Display Cabinet for Brown Saltman

$1,920Sale Price|40% Off

Restored Paul Frankl Combed Wood Sliding Glass Display Cabinet for Brown Saltman

By Paul Frankl, Brown Saltman

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Original circa 1940 early midcentury display cabinet featuring 3 glass self/glass door cabinet which rests on a single drawer cabinet. This cabinet is Designed by Paul Frankl and fea...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Cabinets

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Wood

Paul Frankl Classic Nightstand with X Handles

$1,175

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 Cabinets

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Maple

Paul Frankl Cityscape Storage Cube Table (Frankl Galleries, 1930)

$12,000

Paul Frankl Cityscape Storage Cube Table (Frankl Galleries, 1930)

By Paul Frankl

Located in Chicago, IL

Paul Frankl Cityscape Storage Cube Table (Frankl Galleries, 1930) Discover a unique piece of American design history with this Skyscraper occasional table, expertly crafted by Paul ...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Paul Frankl Cabinets

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Glass, Wood

Paul Frankl Mid-Century American Credenza with Superstructure & Dresser

$18,000

Paul Frankl Mid-Century American Credenza with Superstructure & Dresser

By Paul Frankl

Located in Queens, NY

Mid-Century American rounded rectangular credenza featuring a top storage compartment with shelf fittings followed by a 2-doored bottom cabinet featuring a shelf, decorative parquetr...

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

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Wood

Paul Frankl, Cabinet, Mahogany, Brass, Cork, USA, 1950s

$8,900

Paul Frankl, Cabinet, Mahogany, Brass, Cork, USA, 1950s

By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl

Located in High Point, NC

A dark-stained mahogany, brass and cork cabinet, designed by Paul Frankl and produced by Johnson Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Cabinets

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Brass

Paul Frankl, Cabinet & Top Mahogany, Brass, Cork, USA, 1950s

$4,800

Paul Frankl, Cabinet & Top Mahogany, Brass, Cork, USA, 1950s

By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company

Located in Buffalo, NY

A stunning dark-stained mahogany, brass and cork cabinet, designed by Paul Frankl and produced by Johnson Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, c. 1950s.Retains it's origin...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Cabinets

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Brass

Paul Frankl small display cabinet

$4,900

Paul Frankl small display cabinet

By Paul Frankl

Located in Westport, CT

Paul Frankl creme Cork Mahogany Display Cabinet

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Cabinets

Pair of Solid Carved Brutalist French Nightstands with Solomonic Columns

$4,975

H 37 in W 20.27 in D 17.81 in

Pair of Solid Carved Brutalist French Nightstands with Solomonic Columns

Located in Miami, FL

19th century pair of solid carved Brutalist French nightstands with Solomonic columns it has one drawer and one compartment Marble covered.

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Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Paul Frankl Cabinets

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Marble

20th Century Pair of Solid Carved French Nightstands with Low Drawer

$2,750 / set

H 21.07 in W 19.1 in D 14.57 in

20th Century Pair of Solid Carved French Nightstands with Low Drawer

Located in Miami, FL

20th century Pair of solid carved Spanish nightstands with one low carved drawer with original bronze pull.

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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Paul Frankl Cabinets

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Walnut

Biedermeier Nightstand or Small Cabinet

$4,000

H 34.65 in W 16.15 in D 15.36 in

Biedermeier Nightstand or Small Cabinet

Located in Belmont, MA

This original 19th century Biedermeier Nightstand has a very pretty walnut veneer. The small cabinet has one door, behind the door is a shelf....

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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Paul Frankl Cabinets

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Walnut

Art Deco Sliding Door Display Cabinet, Czechoslovakia, 1940s

$385

H 14.57 in W 17.72 in D 10.63 in

Art Deco Sliding Door Display Cabinet, Czechoslovakia, 1940s

Located in Praha, CZ

This small Art Deco display cabinet was produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1940s. Constructed from beech plywood and spruce core board with a glass front door, the piece showcases...

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1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Paul Frankl Cabinets

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Glass, Spruce, Plywood

Pair of Light Walnut Carved Spanish Nightstands with Solomonic Legs and drawer

$2,775 / set

H 24.22 in W 18.71 in D 13.39 in

Pair of Light Walnut Carved Spanish Nightstands with Solomonic Legs and drawer

Located in Miami, FL

20th century pair of solid carved Spanish nightstands with Solomonic columns and carved drawers. The pieces have a stretcher to make stability .

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Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Paul Frankl Cabinets

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Walnut

Pair of Walnut Carved Spanish Nightstands with Solomonic Legs and drawer

$2,775 / set

H 25.01 in W 19.3 in D 14.57 in

Pair of Walnut Carved Spanish Nightstands with Solomonic Legs and drawer

Located in Miami, FL

20th century pair of solid carved Spanish nightstands with Solomonic columns and carved drawers. The pieces have a stretcher to make stability .

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Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Paul Frankl Cabinets

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Walnut

Pair of Carved Spanish Nightstands with Solomonic Legs and Crest

$3,275 / set

H 25.79 in W 18.9 in D 14.18 in

Pair of Carved Spanish Nightstands with Solomonic Legs and Crest

Located in Miami, FL

20th century pair of solid carved Spanish nightstands with Solomonic columns and carved crest under the drawers in oak wood. It has one carved drawer and Solomonic T.form stretcher.

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Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Paul Frankl Cabinets

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Walnut

Art Deco Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Mahogany and Cork Sideboard

$4,300

H 30 in W 72 in D 21.25 in

Art Deco Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Mahogany and Cork Sideboard

By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Co.

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 Cabinets

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Brass

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, "Colosseum" Cabinet, Walnut, USA, 1950s

$29,900

H 34.5 in W 70.5 in D 17.75 in

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, "Colosseum" Cabinet, Walnut, USA, 1950s

By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in High Point, NC

A walnut "Colosseum" cabinet designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Cabinets

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Walnut

Paul Evans Cityscape Bar Cabinet, Burlwood & Chrome, 1970s Modern

$11,250Sale Price|25% Off

H 35.5 in W 36 in D 18 in

Paul Evans Cityscape Bar Cabinet, Burlwood & Chrome, 1970s Modern

By Paul Evans

Located in Chino Hills, CA

Step back in time with this authentic, vintage Paul Evans Cityscape bar cabinet from the 1970s. This striking piece combines the distinct aesthetic of Paul Evans with the practicalit...

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

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Burl

20th Century Pair of Biedermeier Nightstands with One Drawer & Door

$2,900 / set

H 30.52 in W 15.16 in D 13.47 in

20th Century Pair of Biedermeier Nightstands with One Drawer & Door

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of antique Biedermeier style bedside cabinets, late 19th-early 20th century, possibly French or Spanish, each in oblong rectangular form, wood top over a conforming case fitted ...

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Early 20th Century European Biedermeier Paul Frankl Cabinets

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Marble

Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman Basket Weave Front Double Door Cabinet

$4,500

H 41 in W 43 in D 19 in

Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman Basket Weave Front Double Door Cabinet

By Brown Saltman, Paul Laszlo

Located in Hanover, MA

Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman (signed) basket weave double door cabinet in American white oak newly refinished in dark walnut. Originally this cabinet was blonde and contained GE Mu...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Cabinets

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Oak

Previously Available Items

Paul Frankl, Cabinet, Oak, USA, 1940s

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H 26 in W 47.75 in D 18.5 in

Paul Frankl, Cabinet, Oak, USA, 1940s

By Barzilay, Paul Frankl

Located in High Point, NC

An oak cabinet designed by Paul Frankl and produced by Barzilay, USA, 1940s.

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Cabinets

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Oak

Paul Frankl, Cabinet, Mahogany, Cork, Brass, USA, 1950s

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H 32.3 in W 72 in D 21 in

Paul Frankl, Cabinet, Mahogany, Cork, Brass, USA, 1950s

By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl

Located in High Point, NC

A stained mahogany, brass and beige-lacquered cork cabinet, designed by Paul Frankl and produced by Johnson Furniture Company, Grand Rapids Michigan, USA, 1950s.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Cabinets

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Brass

Paul Frankl, Cabinet, Mahogany, Brass, Cork, USA, 1940s

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H 32.3 in W 48 in D 22.9 in

Paul Frankl, Cabinet, Mahogany, Brass, Cork, USA, 1940s

By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl

Located in High Point, NC

A stained mahogany and beige lacquered cork cabinet, designed by Paul Frankl and produced by Johnson Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1940s.

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Cabinets

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Brass

Paul Frankl Combed Wood Console Table Cabinet Brown Saltman

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H 28.5 in W 36 in D 12 in

Paul Frankl Combed Wood Console Table Cabinet Brown Saltman

By Paul Frankl

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Rare early midcentury console table with cabinet by Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman company features his trademark combed wood sides with black lacquer top.

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Cabinets

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Hardwood

Cabinet Mirror Set by Paul Frankl in Limed Oak, circa 1950s

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H 31.5 in W 38 in D 17.5 in

Cabinet Mirror Set by Paul Frankl in Limed Oak, circa 1950s

By Paul Frankl

Located in Westport, CT

Rustic-Modern cabinet and mirror set designed by Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman, circa 1950s. Fully restored in their original cerused finish. The mirror could be hung vertically or h...

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

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Oak

Paul Frankl Classic Nightstands with X Handles

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H 24.5 in W 24 in D 14 in

Paul Frankl Classic Nightstands with X Handles

By Paul Frankl

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A pair of classic nightstands designed by Paul Frankl for John Stuart, ca' 1950's. Nickeled X handles, drop down fronts with 2 drawers below. Origi...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Cabinets

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Maple

Paul Frankl Cork Dresser with 9-Drawers with Solid Brass Pulls Johnson Furniture

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H 32 in W 72 in D 21 in

Paul Frankl Cork Dresser with 9-Drawers with Solid Brass Pulls Johnson Furniture

By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl

Located in Dallas, TX

Rare & amazing waterfall nine drawer dresser designed by Paul Frankl. Dresser has a beautiful cork top & sides, black lacquer drawer fronts with inlaid cork and brass pulls and sits ...

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

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Mahogany, Cork

Mahogany Breakfront Cabinet by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture, 1940s, Signed

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H 90.25 in W 54.25 in D 24.5 in

Mahogany Breakfront Cabinet by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture, 1940s, Signed

By Paul Frankl, John Stuart, Johnson Furniture Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fantastic 1940s breakfront cabinet was designed by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture and retailed by John Stuart. Crafted from Mahogany and newl...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Cabinets

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Nickel

Pair of Vintage Paul Frankl Nightstands with X-Handles

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H 24 in W 24 in D 17 in

Pair of Vintage Paul Frankl Nightstands with X-Handles

By Paul Frankl

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A pair of Paul Frankl nightstands for Johnson Furniture Co, circa 1950s. Brass X-shaped handles, drop down top drawer with two drawers underneath. Custom ivory-white wash finish.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Cabinets

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Maple

Paul Frankl, "Station Wagon" Cabinet, Wood, Leather, Brass, Johnson Furniture

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H 32 in W 66 in D 22.5 in

Paul Frankl, "Station Wagon" Cabinet, Wood, Leather, Brass, Johnson Furniture

By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl

Located in High Point, NC

A "Station Wagon" cabinet or chest of drawers or double dresser designed by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Company, circa 1950. Marked. In mahogany, birch, leather, maple, bras...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Frankl Cabinets

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Brass

Paul Frankl Chest of Drawers 'Station Wagon Series' in Mahogany Maple & Leather

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H 45 in W 42.5 in D 22 in

Paul Frankl Chest of Drawers 'Station Wagon Series' in Mahogany Maple & Leather

By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company

Located in Dallas, TX

Cabinet constructed of Philippine mahogany and rock maple featuring 6 drawers with original hand-stitched leather handles attached with solid brass hardware. The interiors of the dra...

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

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Leather, Mahogany, Maple, Oak

Paul Frankl Dresser & Mirror 'Station Wagon Series' in Mahogany Maple & Leather

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H 31.5 in W 66 in D 22 in

Paul Frankl Dresser & Mirror 'Station Wagon Series' in Mahogany Maple & Leather

By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company

Located in Dallas, TX

Cabinet constructed of Philippine mahogany and rock maple featuring 8 drawers with original handstitched leather handles attached with solid brass hardware. The interiors of the draw...

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

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Brass

Paul Frankl cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.

Paul Frankl cabinets 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 cabinets, although white editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original cabinets 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 cabinets by Florence Knoll, Finn Juhl, and Calvin. Prices for Paul Frankl cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,175 and can go as high as $16,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,900.