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Two original Norman Cherner Pretzel armchairs for Plycraft — one of the most sculpturally arresting designs in the American mid-century …
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Two original Norman Cherner Pretzel armchairs for Plycraft — one of the most sculpturally arresting designs in the American mid-century modern genre.
These two chairs present beautifully. The walnut veneer frames carry a rich, warm patina — deep and honeyed in tone, with the natural variation that comes from sixty-plus years of aging. Label on the underside is consistent with early 1960s production. Black leather seat pads original to the chairs and in very good shape. Structurally sound throughout. Unrestored and in good condition.
These are offered separately from a set of six armless Cherner side chairs also available — inquire if interested in the full group.
A single continuous sweep of bent walnut plywood forming seat, back, and arms in one fluid gesture. The chair that launched a lawsuit, a legend, and one of the most iconic images in American design history — Norman Rockwell featured it on the cover of the Saturday Evening Post in 1961.
A matched pair of Pretzel armchairs in this condition and with original labels is a genuine find. .
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- Dimensions
- 24ʺW × 22ʺD × 31ʺH
- Number of Seats
- 2
- Seat Interior Width
- 18.0 in
- Seat Height
- 18.0 in
- Seat Interior Depth
- 22.0 in
- Artist
- Norman Cherner
- Brand
- Plycraft
- Designer
- Norman Cherner
- Period
- 1960s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Leather
- Plywood
- Walnut
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Original Unrestored. Walnut veneer frames structurally sound with warm, deep patina consistent with age. Light surface wear and minor scuffs … moreOriginal Unrestored. Walnut veneer frames structurally sound with warm, deep patina consistent with age. Light surface wear and minor scuffs throughout. Black leather seats show natural aging — supple with character. No cracks, no repairs, no refinishing. less
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