Passionately curated, the largest collection of authentic Paul T. Frankl furniture, brought to you by Harvey’s on Beverly.
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
Harvey & Frankl
For more than four decades, Harvey G. Schwartz has been the world’s foremost collector, restorer, and dealer of rattan furniture. Now, Harvey is unveiling his prized Private Collection—an historic assembly of the rarest and most exquisite rattan furniture designed by the iconic Austrian/American modernist Paul T. Frankl. Only 25 offerings of this museum-quality furniture are on sale to the public for the first time in decades. For discerning collectors and tastemakers, Harvey’s Private Collection offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own the most iconic and important rattan works available.
The Authentic Paul T. Frankl Collection
The furniture was new from start to finish and unlike anything I had ever seen.
— Paul T. Frankl
About Paul T. Frankl
Paul T. Frankl (1886-1958) was an innovative designer who helped to define the American modern tradition. His influential “Skyscraper” furniture of the 1920s embodied the bold, streamlined aesthetic of Art Deco and the Machine Age. Born in Austria, Frankl emigrated to the U.S. in 1920, settling in New York City and starting his career as an interior decorator and furniture designer.
Frankl’s Rattan
Paul T. Frankl’s rattan furniture was a true breakthrough in modern American design. At a time when rattan was considered too rugged and pedestrian for indoor use, Frankl saw its immense potential as an interior material. He modernized the process of rattan furniture making, transforming the pliable vine into sleek, flowing forms through innovative shaping and bending techniques. His rattan pieces featured sinuous, sculptural shapes that were elegant and unpretentious.
About Harvey
Harvey G. Schwartz’s passion for rattan furniture, and Paul T. Frankl’s designs in particular, began in 1969 when he opened his first store. His pursuit heightened when, in 1978, he purchased the then 55-year-old Tropical Sun Rattan. In 1977, he opened his beloved storefront, Harvey’s on Beverly, and dedicated himself to collecting, restoring, and selling genuine Frankl rattan pieces of the highest quality. Harvey is also the author of the hardcover book Rattan Furniture: Tropical Comfort Throughout the House, which showcases more than 400 color photographs of rattan furniture design, placing the styles and materials in historical context.