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Paul Frankl Furniture

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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Style: Art Deco
Creator: Paul Frankl
Modernique Clock by Paul Frankl Art Deco Skyscraper Telechron Clock 1928 Gold
By Paul Frankl
Located in Oakland, CA
Art Deco Skyscraper Warren Telechron Clock 431Modernique by Paul Frankl, 1928. This very rare two-tone gold model with a bakelite base and rear panel includes a blue chapter ring dia...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture

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Metal

Swivel Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Paul T. Frankl, 1940s. Gray Mohair Upholstery
By Paul Frankl
Located in Kansas City, MO
Beautiful Swivel Lounge Chair and ottoman designed by the most important American Art Deco designer, Paul Frankl. Expertly reupholstered in grey mohair. Very comfortable and would ...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Corner Table by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Camden, ME
Paul Frankl corner table for Johnson Furniture Company of Grand Rapids, Michigan from the 1950s. The frame is a rosewood stained maple with clear lacquered cork tops. Restored in ver...
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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture

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Brass

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 Furnit...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture

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Brass

Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture, Mid-Century Modern Dining Table, Cork, Mahogany
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Stamford, CT
Paul Frankl Mid-Century Modern Cork Top Mahogany Dining Table, Johnson Furniture Cork top dining table designed by the most important American Art Deco furniture designer, Paul Fra...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Paul Frankl Furniture

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Mahogany, Cork

Art Deco Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Mahogany and Cork Dining 9 Piece Set
By Johnson Furniture Co., Paul Frankl
Located in Chicago, IL
Art Deco Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture mahogany and cork dining set - 9 piece set. An exquisite, iconic and truly timeless and unparalleled classic dining set...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture

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Fabric, Mahogany, Cork

Art Deco Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Mahogany and Cork Buffet Cabinet
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Art Deco Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Mahogany and Cork buffet cabinet An exquisite, iconic and truly timeless and unparalleled classic, complete buffet and display case by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Co. The 2 door breakfront cabinet...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture

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Brass

Paul Frankl Corset Dining Chairs for Johnson, Set of 8
By Paul Frankl
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare opportunity to acquire this stunning set of Paul Frankl Corset dining chairs by Johnson Furniture Co. The set includes 2 arm chairs and 6 sid...
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20th Century North American Art Deco Paul Frankl Furniture

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Fabric, Mahogany

Paul Frankl Custom Dining Table
By Paul Frankl
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Frankl custom dining table, designed for a project in La Jolla, California 1930c. Sold with two 24-inch leaves when both are inserted the tabl...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture

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Glass, Wood, Cork

Diminutive Stand / Table Art Deco Skyscraper Furniture Designed by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Buffalo, NY
Extremely rare stand, table model 2188, designed by Paul Frankl, Skyscraper Furniture, c 1928. when sold, only avail at Frankl Galleries, New York...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture

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Wood

Rare Paul Frankl Skyscraper Desk / Bench, Art Deco, Modernist, Cubist
By Paul Frankl
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning and rare bookcase desk and cork top seat designed and manufactured by Paul Frankl, I believe this was a transitional piece designed and built in the mid 1930s, stunning desi...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture

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Wood

Paul T Frankl Skyscraper Sideboard Frankl Galleries Ny Moderne Art Deco, C. 1928
By Paul Frankl
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare and important lacquered sideboard in two tone yellow ochre finish with silver leaf ornamentation, original mirrored tops, glass shelves, bullet hinges, faceted solid brass silver leafed hardware and silver plated shelf...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture

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Wood

Paul Frankl Skyscraper Art Deco Bookcase, Red and Black
By Paul Frankl
Located in Buffalo, NY
Paul Frankl skyscraper Art Deco bookcase, original red and black lacquer finish, amazing patina, hand delivery avail to New York City or anywhere en ...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture

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Wood

Paul Frankl Art Deco Speed Sectional Sofa, circa 1940
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original Art Deco speed sectional sofa designed by Paul Frankl. The sofa is broken down into two sections that come together to make a very large love s...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture

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Wood

Paul Frankl Petite Mahogany Chest of Drawers for Johnson Furniture Co.
By Johnson Furniture Co., Paul Frankl
Located in Miami, FL
Petite mahogany chest of drawers or dresser with inset handles, fully incased with a stepped edge detail.
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Paul Frankl Furniture

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Mahogany

Paul Frankl Dining Table with Two Leaves, Cork Top, Mahogany Frame, Original
By Johnson Furniture Co., Paul Frankl
Located in Kansas City, MO
Cork top dining table designed by the most important American Art Deco furniture designer, Paul Frankl, for Johnsone Furniture Company. Thi...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture

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Mahogany, Cork

Mid Century Cork Top Side or End Table by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Co.
By Johnson Furniture Co., Paul Frankl
Located in Miami, FL
Cork top side or end table designed by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Company, rendered in lacquered cork for the top with mahogany legs and brass sabot feet. Marks to finish on ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Paul Frankl Furniture

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Brass

Dining Room Ensemble by Paul Frankl, USA, 1940s
By Johnson Furniture Co., Paul Frankl
Located in Greding, DE
Round dining table with four chairs, designed by Paul T. Frankl (Austria, 1886-1958) for Johnson Furniture in the 1940s. Chairs and table base show the same decorative criss-cross st...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Paul Frankl Furniture

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Wood

Paul Frankl Tiered Side or End Tables
By Paul Frankl
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist, simple geometric side tables.,Frank's transitional period,from Art Deco to Modern,, Visually striking.Blond mahogany and black lacquer, Frankl's unique take on the deco st...
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20th Century American Art Deco Paul Frankl Furniture

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Wood

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Paul Frankl furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Paul Frankl furniture 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 furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Paul Frankl were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Planner Group, John Stuart, and Widdicomb Furniture Co.. Prices for Paul Frankl furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $920 and can go as high as $85,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,490.

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