Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Armchairs for Plycraft

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Dimensions
31.25inH x 25.5inW x 22.25inD Seat Height 17.5in
Materials
Walnut & Birch Laminated Bentwood

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5448 E. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90022

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Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Armchairs for Plycraft

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Years of restoration craft
8,000
Pieces restored in-house
80+
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Pretzel Arm Chairs designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft Co. c. 1950’s. Originally designed to make Mid Century Modern design accessible to the masses, this incredible design features walnut-faced molded plywood and laminated birch bentwood made to create the illusion of a pretzel while providing comfort and style.

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Product care

Ceramic and Pottery care tip

Ceramic and Pottery

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Chrome and Brass care tip

Chrome and Brass

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Glass care tip

Glass

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Lacquer care tip

Lacquer

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Norman Cherner

Designer spotlight

Norman Cherner

Renowned for his elegant and timeless teak seating and dining designs.

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Drag to reveal - 64 hours of bench work

The Restoration Record

Everything we touched, and everything we left alone

Sixty-four hours of bench time by two craftsmen in our Hyperion Avenue workshop. Period-correct methods and materials throughout.

Frame fully disassembled, joints cleaned of old glue and re-set with hide glue. One rear stretcher replaced with salvaged period teak, grain-matched.
Stripped by hand, sanded through 120/180/240/320 grit, then three coats of Danish oil cut back between coats. No lacquer, no filler, no stain.
New jute webbing over the original beech rails; horsehair and natural latex pad; Kvadrat wool bouclé in undyed oat.
Maker's stamp, original brass fittings and the patina on the arm caps, the marks that prove the piece lived.