Brown Jordan Building and Garden Elements
American
Pioneers of furniture designed especially for the outdoors, Brown Jordan channeled — in tables, lounge chairs and armchairs — the carefree postwar California spirit and helped create a new space in American life: the patio.
The outdoor furniture brand began to take shape in 1945, when Robert Brown, an industrial designer, and Hubert Jordan met in Pasadena, California, and began collaborating on their first design, a traditional wrought-iron breakfast set they called Morning Glory. They offered it for sale via the upscale department store Bullock’s Wilshire. The store ran an ad about the new outdoor set, and, by the end of the day, it had sold out completely.
A few years later, in 1948, the duo followed up with a new, very different design: the Leisure collection, one of the first to combine aluminum with vinyl “lace.” The materials were newly available after the war and offered a mid-century silhouette that was also lightweight and specifically designed for outdoor use. Some of Brown Jordan’s most singular pieces arose from another postwar material: Copper piping salvaged from ships that had sunk at Pearl Harbor was used to create sculptural, curvilinear outdoor furnishings as part of the Walter Lamb Bronze collection, which was first launched in the 1940s.
The Tamiami collection, by Brown Jordan in-house designer Hall Bradley, followed in the 1950s, with streamlined aluminum frames and vinyl seats and backs woven in a diagonal pattern. The line quickly became popular not only in California but across the country and on the East Coast, prompting an expansion from the original two colorways to a wider assortment of of-the-moment hues.
Brown Jordan’s offerings gained recognition as both innovations and symbols of a new kind of leisure. Tadao Inouye’s Kantan lounge chair, launched in 1956, was chosen by the Department of Commerce to be exhibited at the 1959 Industrial World’s Fair in Tokyo. In 1968, it was featured in the Cooper Hewitt’s “Please Be Seated” exhibit.
Bright colorways, metallics, pastels, powder coating and weather-ready materials became some of Brown Jordan’s hallmarks, heralding durable, design-forward furniture that helped create the modern idea of outdoor living.
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Creator: Brown Jordan
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Dining Table with Round Wood Top
By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round patio table designed by Walter Lamb and manufactured by Brown Jordan. The table has a slatted surface in the original weathered wood, mounted on a bronze base. Its subtle geome...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Jordan Building and Garden Elements
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Bronze
Set of Eight Brown Jordan Classic Garden Dining Armchairs
By Brown Jordan
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Elegant and rare set of eight Brown Jordan classic cast aluminum patio and garden dining armchairs. The chairs have a gracefully curved back with a...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Brown Jordan Building and Garden Elements
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Aluminum
Brown Jordan "Tamiami" Woven Rocking Chair & Ottoman
By Brown Jordan
Located in Denton, TX
Brown Jordan "Tamiami" woven rocking chair & ottoman. Very rare to find one of these rockers with an ottoman! Ottoman measures 20 X 20 X 16 H.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brown Jordan Building and Garden Elements
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Aluminum
1970's, Brown Jordan Rattan Dining Table & Chair Set
By Brown Jordan
Located in Southampton, NJ
Fully restored outdoor or patio dining set consisting of four marvelous steam bent arm or club chairs with new vintage stock Sunbrella upholstery, foam a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Brown Jordan Building and Garden Elements
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Leather, Bamboo, Rattan, Reed, Glass
6 MCM Brown Jordan Tamiami Outdoor Dining Chairs 4 Side & 2 Arm by Hall Bradley
By Brown Jordan, Hall Bradley
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage MCM (Mid Century Modern) Brown Jordan Tamiami outdoor dining chairs by Hall Bradley 4 side and 2 armchairs, set of 6. Comprised of aluminum frames with woven vinyl slings. They have been given a new spray coated black vinyl dye on the frames and webbing and all new feet. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. The webbing on one chair has been repaired. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa Mid-20th Century.
Ready for an outdoor dining experience full of comfort and unmatchable style? We thought you might be, and you just found it! Just look at this amazing set of Brown Jordan outdoor dining chairs from the Tamiami collection! This iconic line was created by Hall Bradley when he designed in-house for Brown Jordan in the 1950’s. This set of six is comprised of 4 side and 2 armchairs with durable streamlined aluminum frames and the signature Brown Jordan diagonal woven vinyl slings. They have a fresh new black spray on coated vinyl dye, and they look fantastic!! This is the perfect mid-century modern set to use out on the patio, down by the pool, maybe in a sunroom or bathhouse, or at a table by the grill ready for that backyard barbeque with friends and family.
For 70 years Brown Jordan has been bringing style and innovative design to outdoor living. Naturally, the first company to design furniture for outdoor use was founded in sunny Southern California. Robert Brown and Hubert Jordan established Brown Jordan in Pasadena, Ca during the heart of the Mid-Century Modern movement in 1945. The idea was to provide furniture that could be used outdoors, year-round. The quality of the aluminum frames and vinyl straps laced in their signature diagonal pattern stand the test of time. The iconic Tamiami line, designed by in-house designer Hall Bradley in the 1950's, is a definite favorite. Brown Jordan designs are timeless and enduring.
These Tamiami chairs...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Brown Jordan Building and Garden Elements
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Aluminum
Vintage Patio Set, Table & 4 Chairs, by Brown Jordan
By Brown Jordan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fabulous table and four coordinating chairs. Made by the iconic Brown Jordan. Part of their Classic ll series.
The table retains the original label, the chairs come with a clot...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Jordan Building and Garden Elements
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Aluminum
Bronze Patio Beach Table with Wood Top by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan
By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The WT-3715 Beach Table designed by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan features a tubular bronze frame and a slatted wood tabletop in Philippine Mahogany. Recalling Lamb’s earlier work, the table has molded curves in the runners that act as the feet of the piece.
The horizontal profile makes this table a perfect pairing for the lower profiles of the Sleigh Chair or Waikiki Lounge...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Brown Jordan Building and Garden Elements
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Bronze
Bronze Patio Sleigh Chair & Ottoman by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan
By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A low lounge chair, known as the “Sleigh Chair,” by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan. The chair comes with an ottoman that slides beneath the chair seat for easy storage. A continuous length of tubular bronze serves as the frame of a scooped seat, bends beneath the chair to form two runners. A curved support bar stretches below the seat, which is wrapped horizontally with cotton sail cord.
All Walter Lamb patio furniture has been restored with the utmost attention to the designer’s original specifications. We rope all seating...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Jordan Building and Garden Elements
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Bronze
Mid-Century Brown Jordan Kantan Patio Rocker
By Brown Jordan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brown Jordan High Back Patio Rocker. Comfortable and easy to move around! All original!.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Jordan Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Two Seater Settee
By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bronze two seater settee by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan. The settee has a beautiful curved construction in tubular bronze with a patinated verdigris finish. The sofa has one rounded support at the middle of the sofa and a stretcher that runs the length of the piece. The arm rests carry the same curved detail with double bronze tubing. This piece has been newly reroped.
All Walter Lamb patio furniture at DEN has been restored with the utmost attention to the designer’s original specifications. We rope all seating...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Jordan Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Orange Faux Bamboo Conservatory Chair, Brown Jordan
By Brown Jordan
Located in Hastings, GB
A superb Brown Jordan Calcutta faux bamboo chair, inspired by Chippendale this chair dates to the 1960’s, it has been overpainted during it’s lifetime and the top colour is now a vib...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Brown Jordan Building and Garden Elements
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Metal
John Caldwell for Brown Jordan Patio Sofas
By Brown Jordan, John Caldwell
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Luxurious wrought aluminum patio and garden sofas designed by John Caldwell for Brown Jordan known as the Parkway cushion sofa with a sleek profile and s...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Brown Jordan Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Three Seater Sofa
By Brown Jordan, Walter Lamb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bronze three seater sofa by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan. The sofa has a beautiful curved construction in tubular bronze with a patinated verdigris finish. The sofa has two rounded supports at the middle of the sofa and a stretcher that runs the length of the piece. The arm rests carry the same curved detail with double bronze tubing. This sofa retains its original vinyl cording...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Jordan Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Brown Jordan Patio Pieces
By Brown Jordan
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A collection of five Brown Jordan vintage outdoor pieces. Chaise (adjustable back), 2 stools and an armchair with ottoman. Ottomans measure 21.5 x 21.5 ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Jordan Building and Garden Elements
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Aluminum
1960s Brown Jordan Vintage Patio Set 4 Chairs and 1 Ottoman Style of Walter Lamb
By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Brown Jordan Summer Patio set of four chairs & One ottoman
with New Strapping Plastic Rope. Design in the style of Walter Lamb.
Measures: 31.25 tall x 25.25 width x 32 dept...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Jordan Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Staggering Set of 10 Armchairs by Richard Frinier for Brown Jordan, circa 1990
By Brown Jordan, Richard Frinier
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally sandblasted and powder coated; completely installation ready. This stellar ALL ARMS set of difficult to find examples is unique on the market. Expert custom upholstery service is available.
A fabulous, beyond stylish set of ten (10) coveted armchairs from the boutique Florentine collection designed by the gifted Richard Frinier for Brown Jordan, circa 1990. This elegant, comfortable and expertly crafted series is Frinier's respectful homage to the masterful Mario Papperzini for John Salterini wrought iron...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Brown Jordan Building and Garden Elements
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Wrought Iron
1960s Brown Jordan Black Loveseat Settee Tamiami
By Brown Jordan
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Classic Brown Jordan Patio settee love seat Tamiami in Black
43 w x 31.5 tall x 23 d Seat H 15
Preowned vintage unrestored condition.
Settee painted black prior to acquisition...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Jordan Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Brown Jordan Neoclassical Style Elegance Oval Garden Dining Tables
By Brown Jordan
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive Brown Jordan cast aluminum patio and garden dining tables made in the neoclassical taste. These oval form tables are from the "elegance" line and feature klismos style leg...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Brown Jordan Building and Garden Elements
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Aluminum
Stylish Brown Jordan 1960s Aluminum Patio Set with Four Armchairs
By Brown Jordan
Located in San Francisco, CA
The vintage 5-piece aluminum set consisting of a circular glass-top table with openwork splayed supports along with four barrel-back chairs; height: table: 27.5" chairs: 29.5" seat h...
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1960s North American Hollywood Regency Vintage Brown Jordan Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Richard Frinier Pair of NXT Chaise Lounges by Brown Jordan
By Richard Frinier, Brown Jordan
Located in Highland, IN
These striking chaise lounges were designed by award winning outdoor furniture designer Richard Frinier as part of his "NXT Collection". The architectural frames of expertly crafted ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brown Jordan Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of John Caldwell Bronzed Aluminum Patio Cocktail Tables
By Brown Jordan
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sleek pair of bronzed aluminum patio and garden cocktail tables designed by John Caldwell for Brown Jordan. The smooth, modern frame is handcrafted wit...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brown Jordan Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Black Aluminum and White Vinyl Ottoman by Brown Jordan
By Brown Jordan
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1950’s black powder coated aluminum with white vinyl straps “Katan” ottoman by Brown Jordan.
Newly professionally restored.
Measurements: 26” wide 25.5” deep 14.75” high.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Jordan Building and Garden Elements
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Aluminum
An American Regency Style Gray Aluminum Garden Lounge Chair by Brown Jordan
By Brown Jordan
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stylish American mid-century regency style gray painted aluminum garden lounge chair by Brown Jordan; the sturdy aluminum frame with adjustable back rest; raised on graceful splaye...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Jordan Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Brown Jordan Glass Top Console Table
By Brown Jordan
Located in New York, NY
Classical style cast aluminium base with shell carved cabriole legs. Original glass top included but has a small chip, can be replaced if preferred by buyer. Later grey paint over or...
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1960s American Baroque Revival Vintage Brown Jordan Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Brown Jordan Wicker Havana Lounge Chairs and Ottomans
By Brown Jordan
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare pair of oversized garden lounge chairs and matching ottomans from the Havana collection by Brown Jordan. The set features large aluminum frames wrapped with woven resin wicker i...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brown Jordan Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Woven Outdoor Seating Set By Brown Jordan
By Brown Jordan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic, mid-century modern, four piece, outdoor, patio seating set by Brown Jordan features three armchairs and one ottoman. The mint green painted tubular metal frames with woven ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Brown Jordan Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Vintage Coastal Brown Jordan Cast Aluminum Classic 2 Outdoor Table and Six Chair
By Brown Jordan
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coastal outdoor dining set. A fabulous large table and six coordinating chairs. Made by the iconic Brown Jordan. Part of their Classic ll series. Marked with their...
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Late 20th Century North American Brown Jordan Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Early Walter Lamb Bronze Patio Dining Table with Glass Top
By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Square patio table designed by Walter Lamb from the late 40s or early 50s, either predating or from the early years of his work with Brown Jordan. The table has a glass table top tha...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Brown Jordan Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Square Side Table
By Brown Jordan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A side table in patinated bronze designed by Walter Lamb and produced by Brown Jordan. The table has a square shape with rounded corners, supported by four legs in matching bronze. T...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Brown Jordan Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Brown Jordan building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.
Brown Jordan building and garden elements are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Brown Jordan building and garden elements, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original building and garden elements by Brown Jordan were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider building and garden elements by Salterini, David Cressey, and John Salterini. Prices for Brown Jordan building and garden elements can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $200 and can go as high as $35,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,800.
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Questions About Brown Jordan Building and Garden Elements
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Brown Jordan chairs are made of a variety of materials. Specifics vary for each piece, but generally, the furniture maker uses wood, vinyl, woven resin wicker, aluminum, glass, stone, rope and UV-resistant fabrics to craft furniture. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Brown Jordan furniture.
- Is Brown Jordan good quality?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Yes, many people consider Brown Jordan to be good quality. Furniture made by the brand usually features durable materials like wood and aluminum and quality craftsmanship. The outdoor furniture brand began to take shape in 1945, when Robert Brown, an industrial designer, and Hubert Jordan met in Pasadena, California, and began collaborating on their first design, a traditional wrought-iron breakfast set they called Morning Glory. Shop a variety of Brown Jordan furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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