Brown Saltman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
American
The enduring modern design legacy of Brown Saltman was born from the collaboration between designer Paul Frankl and furniture manufacturer David Saltman. Together, they created stunning mid-century modern solid wood furniture with Art Deco influences. Brown Saltman side tables, cocktail tables and credenzas are known for their thoughtful designs and exquisite details.
Frankl was a leading American designer who came to prominence in the 1930s by making rattan furniture for Hollywood stars. However, he dreamed of bringing his designs to the public. That chance came in 1939, when he met Saltman at a party. Saltman was the head of the Los Angeles-based Brown Saltman, which, at the time, specialized in furniture reproductions.
He asked Frankl to create a furniture line, which was released in 1941. It was a hit, with sales exceeding expectations. Frankl quickly started work on a new line for mass production. It featured simplified designs and less expensive materials like combed wood and textured plywood. This line was even more successful, and Frankl started on a third.
In 1942, Frankl and Saltman signed an extended contract to continue their collaboration. However, Saltman died in a traffic accident the next day. World War II also brought Brown Saltman production to a standstill. After the war ended, Frankl decided not to renew his contract.
Brown Saltman partnered with many other designers over the years. A walnut sideboard by Van Keppel-Green for Brown Saltman was featured in the Museum of Modern Art’s 1950-51 Good Design exhibition. Architect and interior designer Paul Laszlo also designed a commercial furniture line for the company in the 1950s.
Brown Saltman dissolved in 1960, but its well-built and beautifully designed furniture remains in high demand today.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Brown Saltman tables, storage cabinets, seating and more.
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Creator: Brown Saltman
Rare Paul Frankl 1940s X Pull two drawer dresser
By Paul Frankl, Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul Frankl For Brown Saltman c. 1940s. With unique contrasting wood grain.
Design with the iconic x-shaped handles
Please note the original X shaped handles were lost and these a...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Ash, Sapele Wood
Mid Century Modern Walnut Tallboy Dresser By John Keal for Brown Saltman, c1960s
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Introducing a distinguished piece of mid-century modern artistry, this vintage tallboy dresser by John Keal for Brown Saltman defines the iconi...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
1960s John Caldwell for Brown Saltman Mid Century Dresser Bedroom Set of 3
By John Caldwell, Brown Saltman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid Century Modern Dresser and Pair of Nightstands by John Caldwell for Brown Saltman.
Dresser measures 66w 19d 30h
Nightstands 20w 16d 22h
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood, Walnut
Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman Basket Weave Front Double Door Cabinet
By Brown Saltman, Paul Laszlo
Located in Hanover, MA
Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman (signed) basket weave double door cabinet in American white oak newly refinished in dark walnut.
Originally this cabinet was blonde and contained GE Mu...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Oak
John Keal for Brown Saltman Highboy Dresser
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
John Keal for Brown Saltman Mid-Century Modern mahogany highboy dresser with four drawers and maker's mark.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Brown Saltman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany
Mid Century Modern Serving Bar Cart with Hot Plate by Brown Saltman, c1960s
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Chino Hills, CA
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, authentic mid-century modern serving cart, designed by the esteemed John Keal for Brown Saltman in the 1960s. A perfect blend of fun...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal, Brass
Paul Laszlo, Dresser, Oak, USA, 1950s
By Brown Saltman, Paul Laszlo
Located in High Point, NC
An oak dresser designed designed by Paul Laszlo and produced by Brown Saltman, USA, 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Oak
Paul Laszlo, Dresser, Oak, USA, 1950s
By Brown Saltman, Paul Laszlo
Located in High Point, NC
An oak dresser designed designed by Paul Laszlo and produced by Brown Saltman, USA, 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Petite Walnut Dresser by Martin Borenstein for Brown Saltman 1960s
By Martin Borenstein, Brown Saltman
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Professionally restored walnut chest of drawers designed by Martin Borenstein for Brown Saltman, circa 1960. Gorgeous walnut wood g...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Brown Saltman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Aluminum
Van Keppel for Brown Saltman Mid Century Credenza
By Brown Saltman
Located in Countryside, IL
Van Keppel for Brown Saltman Mid Century Credenza
This credenza measures: 60 wide x 19 deep x 35.75 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
John Keal for Brown Saltman Mid Century Walnut Credenza
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Countryside, IL
John Keal for Brown Saltman Mid Century Walnut Credenza
This highboy measures: 38 wide x 19 deep x 64.25 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vin...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
John Keal Walnut Dresser with Metal Accent Pulls for Brown Saltman
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Aluminum, Brass
Vintage Cerused and Brass Chest of Drawers by Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, Paul Frankl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage chest of drawers / tall dresser designed by Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman, circa 1950s. This beautiful chest of drawers features four large pull-out dovetailed drawers, all i...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
John Keal for Brown Saltman Mid Century Bleached Mahogany Buffet and Hutch
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Countryside, IL
John Keal for Brown Saltman Mid Century Bleached Mahogany Buffet and Hutch
The buffet measures: 40 wide x 17 deep x 36 inches high
The hutch measures: 40 wide x 16 deep x 24 inches ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Rare Desk with Chair by Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman
Located in Torrance, CA
Brown Saltman, desk with chair, wood, United States, circa 1940s
A cubist desk with chair. This set holds a similar idiom with clear forms and lines. Both the chair and the desk ...
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1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
1950s John Keal for Brown Saltman Dresser in Blonde Mahogany & Formica Top
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Germantown, MD
A clean midcentury Brown Saltman blonde mahogany modern double dresser 1950s USA. Blonde mahogany body and very clean formica top.
Exception...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Brown Saltman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Abalone, Formica, Hardwood, Mahogany
John Keal for Brown Saltman Mid-Century Cane Lowboy
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Countryside, IL
John Keal for Brown Saltman midcentury cane lowboy.
This lowboy measures: 54 wide x 18 deep x 32 inches high.
All pieces ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Cane, Wood
Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman Pair of Nightstands or Chest of Drawers
By Brown Saltman, Paul Laszlo
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of nightstands or chest of drawers in oak by Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman. Wonderful Basketweave design on drawer fronts. Three generous sized drawers.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Brown Saltman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Oak
Paul Laszlo, Freeform Desk, Oak, Brown Saltman, USA, 1940s
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
Located in High Point, NC
A freeform oak desk designed by Paul Laszlo and produced by Brown Saltman, USA, 1940s.
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
1950s Paul Frankl Black Cerused Oak Buffet Dresser Cabinet Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, Paul Frankl
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Paul Frankl black cerused oak buffet dresser for brown saltman
Fabulous cerused oak finish, iconic x handles on combed wood.
Measures: 64 x 20 deep x 33.5 tall
Drawers 16.75 de...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Brown Saltman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Vintage Oak and Brass Chest of Drawers by Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman
By Paul Frankl, Brown Saltman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning vintage oak and brass chest of drawers / tall dresser designed by Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman, circa 1950s. This beautiful chest of drawer’s features a Minimalist but highly functional design that highlights the elegance of the oak wood used for its construction. The contrast offered between the different shades of oak and mahogany wood makes the dresser's structure stand out even more and captivates the viewer's eye. Features four large pull-out dovetailed drawers, all integrated with original brass X-pulls. Its spacious drawers make it the ideal home addition for storing bedroom essentials...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Van Keppel Green, Cabinet, Solid Maple, Brown Saltman, USA, 1950s
By Brown Saltman
Located in High Point, NC
A solid maple cabinet designed by Van Keppel Green and produced by Brown Saltman, USA, 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Maple
Brown Saltman American Mid-Century Walnut Dry Bar Cabinet
By Brown Saltman
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century walnut dry bar cabinet with a rectangular profile and two doors and a top that all slide outward to reveal an interior comp...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Brown Saltman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Walnut
1960s Mid-Century Walnut 8-Drawer Dresser by Brown Saltman
By Martin Borenstein, Brown Saltman
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Unique walnut dresser by Martin Borenstein for Brown Saltman, circa 1960. Beautifully refinished walnut grain with original hardwar...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
VKG Van Keppel Green for Brown Saltman Wooden 5 Drawer Bracket Base Chest
By Brown Saltman
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century wooden chest of drawers with 5 drawers in ascending depth, resting on a Chinese-style bracket base. (VKG VAN KEPPEL GREEN FOR BROWN SALTMAN)
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Brown Saltman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
John Keal for Brown Saltman Mid Century Bleached Mahogany Credenza
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Countryside, IL
John Keal for Brown Saltman Mid Century Bleached Mahogany Credenza
This credenza measures: 66 wide x 20 deep x 33 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call res...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Mahogany Dresser by Brown Saltman, C. 1950s
By Brown Saltman
Located in Westport, CT
Dresser or sideboard executed in mahogany manufactured by Brown Saltman, circa 1950-1959. Compltely restored, featuring three large center drawers and nickel dome pulls, the side doo...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Brown Saltman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Nickel
Vintage MC Rare Bar Cabinet Station by John Keal for Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible and intelligent design by John Keal for Brown Saltman. This incredible vintage cabinet from the late 1950s transcends decades to amaze with intelligent design and purpose. On the outside, the cabinet is minimal and clean lined with two long sculpted decorative wood bars. Pull the decorative bars up until they lock, carefully let them fall forward and voila! It’s a table and built in bar...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Composition
John Keal for Brown Saltman Mid Century Plinth Base 2 Door Cabinet
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Countryside, IL
John Keal for Brown Saltman Mid Century Plinth Base 2 door cabinet
This cabinet measures: 22 wide x 16 deep x 19.25 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we ca...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman Ebonized Dresser or Credenza, Newly Refinished
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern ebonized mahogany 21-drawer "Treasure Chest" long dresser or credenza
By Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman
USA, 1950s
Measures: 74" W x...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
John Keal Walnut Dresser for Brown Saltman Mid Century Danish Modern 1960s USA
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For Your Consideration: Clean Classic Danish Modern Walnut Wood Dresser by John Keal for Brown Saltman
Original Unrestored Very Good Vintage Condition. Consider as a storage buffet o...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Brown Saltman case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.
Brown Saltman case pieces and storage cabinets 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 Brown Saltman case pieces and storage cabinets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original case pieces and storage cabinets by Brown Saltman were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider case pieces and storage cabinets by Raymond Loewy, Conant Ball, and John Stuart Inc.. Prices for Brown Saltman case pieces and storage cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,295 and can go as high as $18,999, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,650.
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