$1,179Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 15 in W 18 in D 18 in
John Keal for Brown Saltman Constellation End Tables
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of walnut with enamel copper tile tables titled ‘Constellation’ produced by high-end Californian furniture manufacturer, Brown Saltman. These two solid walnut wood tables each fe...
Ceramic, Walnut
$2,295Sale Price|36% Off
H 27.25 in Dm 54 in
John Keal Sculpted Walnut Dining Table for Brown Saltman c.1960
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT This original John Keal designed dining table for Brown Saltman is a prime example of California Modernism, noted for its sculpted walnut tabletop and functional design suitab...
Walnut
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 18 in W 27 in D 27 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut nightstands by John Keal for Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut low nightstands by John Keal for Brown Saltman. Pair of 2 drawer low nightstands or end tables with chrome hanging spade pulls. Walnut with oak draw...
Chrome
John Keal Expanding Coffee Table by Brown Saltman
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This expanding coffee table by John Keal is both handsome and versatile. When closed the rectilinear top sits on a pair of cube bases for a simple and elegant look. The top separates...
Formica, Walnut
$6,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 33.5 in W 31 in D 39 in
Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman Lounge and Chair and Ottoman
By Brown Saltman, Paul Laszlo
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman Lounge and Chair and Ottoman. The Max comfort Chair has a channeled back with large padded armrests, The Ottoman is customized to match the chair. We re...
Upholstery, Oak
$14,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29.25 in W 27.25 in D 27.25 in
Triangular Low Profile Chairs / Bench in Walnut by Brown Saltman, USA, C. 1950s
By John Keal, John Kapel, Brown Saltman
Located in Deland, FL
This is an ultra-rare set of 3-legged lounge chairs designed by the legendary John Keal for Brown Saltman. The chairs / modular benches feature original hardware that can be hinged t...
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Wood and Brass Nightstand by John Keal for Brown-Saltman
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Pasadena, CA
Precious night stand by John Keal for Brown-Saltman. Drawers are made of particleboard looking very much like cork, accented with a sculptural brass pull. Retains original labels.
Brass
John Keal for Brown Saltman Credenza or Buffet
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Denver, CO
Credenza or buffet designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman. A piece from a rare series of case pieces designed by John Keal and produced by Brown Saltman, circa 1958. Stout, expe...
Crystal
Unavailable
H 20 in W 34 in D 22 in
Post Art Deco Paul Frankl Cerused Oak Side Table by Brown Saltman Midcentury
By Paul Frankl, Brown Saltman
Located in Dallas, TX
Post Art Deco Cerused oak side, cocktail or occasional table by Brown Saltman Paul Frankl midcentury Original Mid-Century Modern design frequently attributed to Frankl for Brown a...
Glass, Oak, Lacquer
Unavailable
H 17 in W 60 in D 20 in
Mid century Brown & Saltman California Modern Paul Laszlo Low Cabinet Bench
By Brown Saltman, Paul Laszlo
Located in Miami, FL
Incredible low cabinet piece designed by Paul LASZLO for Brown & Saltman . This piece is part of that late forties , fifties movement called California Modern . Amazing for a collec...
Wood
Paul Laszlo Cocktail Table
By Brown Saltman, Paul Laszlo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful cocktail table by Paul Lazzlo. Gorgeous mahogany finish throughout.
Sold
H 20.5 in W 18 in D 28 in
John Keal for Brown Saltman Side Table with Three Nesting Pull-Out Tray Tables
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and cleverly engineered Mid-Century Modern side table designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman of California, circa 1950s. Crafted in bleached mahogany, this compact yet multif...
Brass
John Keal for Brown Saltman Glass Top End Table Solid Walnut
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Fulton, CA
A Mid-Century Modern end or side table crafted in solid walnut with a smoked glass top. Designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman of California, circa. 1960's. Features storage or disp...
Smoked Glass, Walnut
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H 23 in W 26 in D 26 in
John Keal for Brown Saltman Coffee Table and Step Table Set - (3 piece set)
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Mississauga, CA
This gorgeous set is by John Keal for Brown Saltman. It features black & white laminate inlay, complete with curved edges, solid wood construction (walnut), eye catching wood grain, ...
Laminate, Walnut
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H 17 in W 54 in D 18 in
1960s Brown Saltman Mid-Century Walnut Bench with Navy & White Leather Cushions
By Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step back into the 1960s with our stunning mid-century bench from the esteemed Brown Saltman, a showcase of masterful craftsmanship and timeless design. This bench has been lovingly ...
Leather, Foam, Wood, Upholstery, Polyester, Walnut
Paul Laszlo Long Rectangular Display Coffee Table
By Brown Saltman, Paul Laszlo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Long rectangular midcentury coffee table. The top frame holds a clear glass insert to see through an angled lower display shelf. A Classic design by Paul Laszlo for the prominent Cal...
Wood
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H 15.5 in W 18 in D 18 in
California Modern Smoked Glass Walnut End Table by John Keal for Brown Saltman
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in San Diego, CA
Single smoked glass end / accent table with walnut frame designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman, circa 1970s. The table is in very good vintage condition, measures 18" x 18" x 15.5"...
Smoked Glass, Walnut
Rare John Keal for Brown Saltman Cocktail Coffee Table in Ribbon Mahogany
By John Keal, Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Decatur, GA
Rare torpedo leg round cocktail designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman, circa early 1950s. This example is unique on the market - we have not been able to find any other documented ...
Mahogany
Vintage MC Rare Bar Cabinet Station by John Keal for Brown Saltman
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
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....
Composition
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H 58 in W 40 in D 20 in
Rare John Keal for Brown Saltman Midcentury Vitrine Wall Unit Display Case
By Paul Laszlo, John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Decatur, GA
Scarce Mid-Century Modern vitrine display cabinet designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman, circa 1952. Mahogany and micro-screen textured glass. This unit consists of two pieces - th...
Glass, Mahogany
Brown Saltman Side Table with Drawer and Smoke Glass Top
By Brown Saltman
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage end/side table with smoke glass top and drawer made by Brown Saltman. Good vintage condition, no chips on glass top.
Glass, Walnut
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H 28.25 in W 22.75 in D 23 in
Pair of John Keal for Brown Saltman Sculptural Lounge Chairs, circa 1954
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stylish pair of sculptural lounge armchairs by John Keal for Brown Saltman, circa 1954, was previously restored and has only had light showroom use since its restoration making ...
Canvas, Oak
John Keal Walnut & Smoked Glass Table for Brown Saltman, circa 1960
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
John Keal walnut & smoked glass side / coffee table for brown Saltman circa 1960.
Smoked Glass, Walnut
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H 15.5 in W 20.75 in D 20.75 in
John Keal for Brown Saltman Hexagonal Side Tables for Brown Saltman, circa 1960
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
John Keal for Brown Saltman Hexagonal side / occasional tables for brown Saltman. circa 1960.
Enamel
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H 34 in W 66 in D 19 in
1955 Classic Woven Oak Wood Credenza Buffet by PAUL LASZLO for Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, Paul Laszlo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Fabulous fifties classic oak credenza buffet with basket weave checkered design by architect and interior designer Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman USA 1955. Credenza has two open stor...
Oak
Ebonized Mahogany Tri-Level Occasional, Side, or Lamp Table Pair, Paul Laszlo
By Brown Saltman, Paul Laszlo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ebonized mahogany tri-level occasional, side, or lamp table pair, Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman Los Angeles, c. 1952. A pioneering force in the evolution of California Modern, Paul L...
Mahogany
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H 15 in W 54 in D 30 in
Camel Table by Hendrik Van Keppel and Taylor Green for Brown Saltman, 1950s
By Brown Saltman
Located in San Diego, CA
Iconic furniture design. Cocktail coffee table or dining table? Created during a revolutionary era of design and more Classic and current than ever, this piece is a unique and rare. ...
Mahogany
Paul Frankl Mid-Century Modern Credenza
By Brown Saltman, Paul Frankl
Located in Fulton, CA
Mid-Century Modern combed fir credenza designed by Paul T. Frankl for Brown-Saltman. Quality craftsmanship with solid wood construction and dovetail detail. Brown-Saltman ink stamp o...
Wood
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H 19.25 in W 25.25 in D 16 in
Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Nesting Tables by John Keal for Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage set of three nesting side tables by John Keal for Brown Saltman in mahogany, circa 1950s. This versatile set features a rounded edge detail that taper into the legs complete ...
Mahogany
Large Hexagon Coffee Table by Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible rare large hexagon coffee table by Brown Saltman, with a black textured top a finish that looks like glass. A walnut frame edge.
Laminate, Walnut
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H 25 in W 32.5 in D 32.5 in
John Keal for Brown Saltman Two-Tiered Tambour Storage Corner Table, Signed
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This spacious John Keal for Brown-Saltman, circa 1960, tiered corner table features a boomerang upper shelf over a tambour pullback door which opens to a spacious storage area, raise...
Brass
Pair of Brown Saltman Tables by John Keal
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of hexagonal side tables by Brown Saltman, designed by John Keal. Finished in medium walnut, with a brilliant reverse-painted and textured glass top in gold tones. The two can b...
Glass, Teak, Paint
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H 19 in W 27 in D 27 in
John Keal for Brown Saltman Side Table or Bar with Serving Trays, circa 1970
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
John Keal for brown saltman side table or bar with serving trays, circa 1970. Beautiful walnut grain with Brutalist copper and glass abstract door hardware. Hidden inside are three e...
Walnut
Paul Laszlo Side Table
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1950s end table by Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman has a unique symmetrical design and features a new 3/8 clear glass top small with an open shelf below. The end table also has a ...
Glass, Walnut, Lacquer
Modernist Walnut Buffet/Credenza by John Keal for Brown Saltman
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Modernist walnut buffet/credenza by John Keal for Brown Saltman. The buffet features two single door cubby spaces on each side of a four-drawer cluster all with custom made brass and...
Walnut
John Keal for Brown Saltman Walnut and Copper Tile Side Table, 1960s
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern side table by John Keal for Brown Saltman of California. The table features gorgeous walnut wood grain and a unique copper tile insert on top. The o...
Copper
Iconic Guitar Pick Walnut Side Table by John Keal for Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in San Diego, CA
Iconic Guitar Pick side table by John Keal for Brown Saltman, circa 1960s. The table measures 27" deep x 20" wide x 16.75" high and is in very good vintage condition. Rare and hard t...
Walnut
John Keal for Brown Saltman Twelve-Drawer Dresser
By Brown Saltman
Located in Denton, TX
Beautiful modernist walnut with 12 easy glide drawers nice original finish solid walnut trim with veneer.
Walnut
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H 15.25 in W 27.25 in D 27.25 in
John Keal for Brown Saltman Hexagonal Occasional Table with Sunburst Inlay
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
John Keal for Brown Saltman hexagonal occasional table with sunburst inlay, circa 1960.
Walnut
Coffee Table by Gerald McCabe for Brown Saltman
By Gerald McCabe, Brown Saltman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Original walnut coffee or end side table designed by Gerald McCabe for Brown Saltman. Minimalist and architectural, this square table has a removable piece of smoked glass. Table mea...
Wood, Walnut
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H 32 in W 60 in D 19.5 in
Cuban Mahogany & Glass Display Cabinet Credenza John Keal 'Attr.' Brown Saltman
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This John Keal attributed display cabinet was a first for us. We probably won't see another again for a long time, if ever. Made by Brown-Saltman of California in the early 1950s. Ou...
Glass, Mahogany
Set of 2 Mid-Century Brown Saltman Leather Lounge Chairs
By Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of two modern style lounge chairs by Brown Saltman features a walnut wood frame stained in a rich walnut color with a lacquered finish. The frames with a unique design allow...
Metal
John Keal "Wedge" Magazine Side Table for Brown Saltman, Pair
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of side tables Designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman. This mahogany "Wedge" magazine side table set has been completely refinished and looks like it just came from the factory...
Mahogany
Stone Occasional Table by Frank Rohloff for Brown Saltman, circa 1965
By Brown Saltman, Frank Rohloff
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Stone occasional table by Frank Rohloff for Brown Saltman, circa 1965. Walnut base with removable stone top in good condition with only slight wear. Small chip on the underside of th...
Stone
Paul Frankl Two-Tier "Bell" Side Table for Brown Saltman
By Paul Frankl, Brown Saltman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This pair of two-tier side table by Paul Frankl (1886-1958) for Brown Saltman are exquisitely rendered in bleached mahogany. Sometimes referred to as the "bell" table, the stunni...
Wood
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H 29 in W 25.75 in D 21.5 in
Martin Borenstein for Brown Saltman Petite Modular Walnut Dresser, circa 1960
By Martin Borenstein, Brown Saltman
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Martin Borenstein for Brown Saltman petite modular walnut dresser or credenza, circa 1960. Beautiful walnut grain with original hardware. Professionally restored in showroom perfect ...
Walnut
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H 22.5 in W 21.75 in L 22.5 in
Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman Mid-Century Modern Nightstand or Side Table
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern mahogany nightstand or end table designed by Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman. The nightstand features gorgeous mahogany wood grain and sleek midcentur...
Mahogany
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H 49.5 in W 44 in D 20 in
Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman Mid-Century Modern Tambour Door Ten-Drawer Dresser
By Brown Saltman, Paul Laszlo
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering an exceptional Mid-Century Modern ten-drawer tambour door highboy dresser designed by Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman. The dresser features gorgeous mahogany wood grain, sculp...
Mahogany
Midcentury Oak Dining Table by Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
Located in Crockett, CA
A very angular designed dining table with two 15" leaves with continuous aprons to match the table, so there is no gap when leaves are in use. The table legs taper from 5 1/2" at the...
Oak
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H 37 in W 74 in D 20 in
Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman "Treasure Chest" 21-Drawer Dresser or Credenza
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern "Treasure Chest" 21-drawer dresser or credenza designed by Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman. The chest features gorgeous mahogany wood grain, unique sc...
Plastic, Mahogany
Paul Frankl End Tables
By Paul Frankl, Brown Saltman
Located in Fulton, CA
Pair of Paul Frankl end tables or night stands in original vintage condition with original hardware. Retaining Brown-Saltman label. Quality craftsmanship and materials with nice glow...
Mahogany, Fir
1950s Petite Credenza in Mahogany by Brown Saltman
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in San Diego, CA
Simple rare small credenza designed by Jhon Keal for Brown Saltman, circa 1950s in mahogany freshly refinished with polished brass fittings. Double drawer and double sliding doors wi...
Brass
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H 27.5 in W 24 in D 24 in
Brown Saltman Sling Chair Pasadena Art Museum 1968 California Design Ten Exhibit
By Douglas Heaslett, Brown Saltman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Brown Saltman Safari / Sling lounge chair in oak. Leather and vinyl designed by Douglas Heaslett. Modeled after the Classic Safari chair this one has a back that tilts for comfort. T...
Leather, Naugahyde, Oak
John Keal for Brown Saltman Coffee Table, 1950s
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Mid-Century Modern coffee table was designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman in the 1950s. The boomerang/amoeba style floating top is a made of a composite wood that has an inter...
Wood, Mahogany
Mid Century Modern Brown Saltman End Tables by John Keal
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage side tables designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman. This two-tier table set features unique splayed legs and is constructed of solid planked maple. Price is for the pair.
Wood
Vintage Brown Saltman Walnut Nesting Side Tables
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century walnut coffee table and nesting side tables designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman. This unique piece includes three foldable tray tables that store inside cabinet. Tray...
Laminate, Walnut
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H 28.75 in W 72 in D 40 in
1960s Mid-Century Modern Brown Saltman Ribbon Mahogany Drop-Leaf Dining Table
By Brown Saltman
Located in Sacramento, CA
Mid-Century Modern ribbon mahogany drop-leaf dining table by Brown Saltman, circa 1960. With leaves down, table measures 21.63" wide; each leaf is 26" wide, for a full exte...
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H 33 in W 19 in D 23 in
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Brown Saltaman Ribbon Mahogany Dining Chairs
By Brown Saltman
Located in Sacramento, CA
Set of six Mid-Century Modern ribbon mahogany dining chairs by Brown Saltman, circa 1960. Seats have been professionally reupholstered in new fabric. Two chairs have back dowels that...
Mahogany
Striking Pair of Petite Club Chairs by John Keal for Brown Saltman
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare pair of small club chairs, designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman, circa 1950s solid mahogany sculpted frames, with black nylon straps woven, solid and sturdy with an incredi...
Mahogany, Nylon
Midcentury Walnut Brown Saltman Serving Bar Cart
By Brown Saltman
Located in San Jose, CA
Midcentury serving bar cart by Brown Saltman in walnut. This piece displays a black Formica top that expands to reveal a warming tray. An open storage cabinet is provided below and t...
Laminate, Walnut
Mid-Century Brown Saltman Walnut Secretary Desk
By Brown Saltman
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century roll top desk by Brown Saltman in walnut. This piece features a pull out laminate desktop and tambour door that simultaneously rolls up. Sliding doors reveal open storage...
Laminate, Walnut
Mid-Century American Hexagon End Table Design by John Keal for Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in San Diego, CA
Single hexagon table in solid walnut frame with reverse painted glass top that gives the look of pebbles or stones, designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman.
Glass, Walnut
Mid-Century Buffet or Credenza John Keal for Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Crockett, CA
Very nice ribbon mahogany buffet with lots of storage. The first drawer has dividers for silverware storage. Measures: Three drawers are 3 3/4" deep inside and the fourth is 4" deep ...
Mahogany
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
$2,360 / item
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
Wood
$2,558 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
Modern Counter Stools in Walnut, Cicely Collection
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
These walnut counter height cicely stools are beautifully constructed from solid walnut in Ohio, USA. This stool was style-spotted at the Spring 2022 High Point Market. These stools ...
Walnut
'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imagination, cre...
Metal, Iron
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
Modern Burl Buffet Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern burl buffet sideboard with four doors framed by a beveled edge, with interior drawers and shelves and finished in a lightly distressed rustic warm hand-rubbed finish. Dimensi...
Wood
$7,031 / item
H 21.66 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Pair Various Positions Nightstand in Walnut and Oak by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by his fascination with the aesthetic allure of interiors depicted in films and literature, Yaniv Chen endeavors to capture the essence of captivating spaces. Reflecting upo...
Oak, Walnut
Danish Cabinetmaker 1950s Rosewood Desk
Located in London, England
An exquisite Danish cabinetmaker made desk in stunning rosewood dated to the early 1950s. This elegant desk exhibits the finest cabinetmaking techniques with subtle mouldings on the ...
Rosewood
"Perf" Sideboard in Varnished Steel by Moroso for Diesel
By Moroso, Diesel Creative Team 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Perf" is a credenza, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, in varnished steel black mat, with doors in varnished steel available in these colors: copper, blac...
Steel
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
Pink Marble Pedestal Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning pink marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piece ...
Marble
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$1,495 / item
H 67.72 in W 118.12 in D 15.75 in
Baleri Italia Cartoons Screen in Havana Paper by Luigi Baroli
By Luigi Baroli, Baleri Italia
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Screen with free-standing structure in corrugated paper-board extracted from pure cellulose. Completely recyclable and non-pollutive. Upper and lower edges in techno-polymer in matte...
Paper
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.
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.