1940s Restored Frankl Style Four-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Sectional Settee

Description

Original Mid-century six-strand rattan sectional settee featuring square pretzel arms and a classic stacked base. Made of steam-bent rattan poles, … more Original Mid-century six-strand rattan sectional settee featuring square pretzel arms and a classic stacked base. Made of steam-bent rattan poles, the sofa features decorative wicker woven wrappings of rattan strips in the form of Paul Frankl’s original lounge made famous in 1934. These chairs following the same silhouette were produced in the late 1940s through the 1950s becoming an icon of Mid-century design.

Meticulously restored to highlight its vintage appeal, this settee adds a touch of mid-century elegance and natural warmth to any room.

Dimensions: 25" x 52" x 36" x 15"

United States, 1940

We only purchase and sell only the best and finest rattan furniture made by the best and most well-known American designers and manufacturers including:

Ritts Company. (Herb Sr. and Shirley Ritts)
Tropitan
Seven Seas Rattan
Paul Frankl
Tropical Sun Rattan

These designers and companies helped to popularize rattan furniture in the United States during the 1930s thru the 1960s.

Shirley Ritts was the mother of the photographer and music video director Herb Ritts Jr. Shirley Ritts was born in Baltimore, Maryland on October 28, 1920. Herb Ritts Sr. also invented the "S springs" under the cushions in the early 50s and replaced the wrapping with preformed plastic.

Paul Frankl came from New York just before the Depression after a great run designing his renowned Skyscraper furniture line. He designed and decorated the homes of Hollywood’s top stars and producers from his Beverly Hills shop.

Paul Laszló was a Hungarian-born architect and interior designer whose work spanned eight decades and many countries. László built his reputation while designing interiors for houses in the 1950s to 60s, Including rattan furniture in his own style.

C.W. Fishbeck started Tropical Sun Rattan of Pasadena in 1905. Tropical Sun produced top quality real rattan furniture in the Philippines where most of the above designers also had their designs made. He had showrooms across the country.

We have in stock at this time a vast array of rattan from all of these designers, decorators, and architects; their sofas, chairs, and tables, and just about all their designed products from the 40s through the 60s.

All rattan, bamboo, and wicker furniture has been painstakingly refurbished to the highest standards with the best materials. All refinishing is done by rattan workers with over 30 years of experience. Every wrapping and joint has been inspected by “The Rattan Man” Harvey Schwartz to guarantee you the finest product available and enjoy for years in your home or office.

Harvey Schwartz is the leading expert in vintage rattan and the author of "Rattan Furniture: Tropical Comfort Throughout the Home." less