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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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 new oak slatted wood tabletop. Recalling Lamb’s earlier work, the table has mol...
Bronze
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Dining Table
By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A patio dining table in patinated bronze designed by Walter Lamb and produced by Brown Jordan. The round frame is described by two concentric rings of bronze with radial supports and...
Bronze
$4,000 / item
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Side Table
By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Patio side table designed by Walter Lamb and produced by Brown Jordan. The table frame is bronze tubing with a verdigris patina with an inset hammered glass tabletop. Two curved rail...
Bronze
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Round Dining Table
By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A patio dining table in patinated bronze designed by Walter Lamb and produced by Brown Jordan. The round frame is described by two concentric rings of bronze with radial supports and...
Bronze
$3,471Sale Price|50% Off
Brown Jordan Sol Y Luna High Top Bar Table and Bar Stools
By Brown Jordan, Dan Johnson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful set by Brown Jordan. It is a licensed adaptation in Aluminum of Dan Johnson 1950’s Gazelle design. This set has been repowder coated in a bronze color. The table is 37.5 ...
Aluminum
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
John Caldwell Parkway Outdoor Coffee or Cocktail Table for Brown Jordan, 2/2
By Brown Jordan, John Caldwell
Located in Miami, FL
White powder-coated aluminum outdoor coffee or cocktail table with perforated top and lower shelf by John Caldwell for Brown Jordan.
Aluminum
Brown Jordan Outdoor Indoor Bar Serving Cart by Richard Frinier
By Brown Jordan, Richard Frinier
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous design for an outdoor bar serving cart. Enamel coated with two textured glass shelves both are 30 x 18 inches. Large wheels with tread. In excellent vintage condition with m...
Metal, Enamel
Vintage Aluminum Shell Back Dining Set Attributed to Brown Jordan, 1970s
By Brown Jordan
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This striking vintage dining set captures the glamorous spirit of 1970s coastal and Hollywood Regency design. Long celebrated for producing some of the finest luxury outdoor and indo...
Aluminum
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Square Side Table
By Walter Lamb, 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...
Bronze
Brown Jordan Rattan Coffee Table
By Brown Jordan
Located in Highland, IN
This handsome organic modern coffee table by Brown Jordan has a circular base of rattan with a lovely tobacco leaf finish which supports a glass top. 16"h X 36"d Also available is ...
Rattan, Glass
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Round Bronze Patio Coffee Table
By Brown Jordan, Walter Lamb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Patio coffee table in patinated bronze designed by Walter Lamb and produced by Brown Jordan. The frame is described by two concentric rings of bronze with radial supports and a circu...
Bronze
Vintage Tamiami Two Tier Glass and White Enamel Metal Bar Cart by Brown Jordan
By Brown Jordan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century American Modern indoor/outdoor bar cart by Brown Jordan for their “Tamiami” line (ca. 1960s). Composed of a white enameled metal frame with two tempered glass tiers, all ...
Metal, Enamel
$6,417
Walter Lamb Table
By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Patio side table designed by Walter Lamb and produced by Brown Jordan. Bronze table frame with inset hammered glass tabletop. Suitable for outdoor use. 1950s
Bronze
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...
Aluminum
Brown Jordan Glass-Top Outdoor Side Table, circa 1980s
By Brown Jordan
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant and minimal Brown Jordan outdoor side table featuring a sculptural powder-coated aluminum frame in a soft off-white finish. The gently curved square apron supports an inset g...
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...
Aluminum
Vintage Regency Brown Jordan Side Table
By Brown Jordan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Presenting a timeless vintage side table by the esteemed Brown Jordan, a brand synonymous with luxury outdoor and indoor furnishings. This exquisite piece embodies classic Regency st...
Aluminum
Vintage Coastal Brown Jordan Triangle Side Table
By Brown Jordan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Discover the iconic craftsmanship of Brown Jordan with this exquisite vintage rattan side table. Meticulously hand-woven, this piece showcases a warm, honey-toned patina and intricat...
Wicker, Rattan
$2,464Sale Price / set|24% Off
H 44 in W 25.5 in D 24 in
Vintage Bohemian Rattan Dining Set, Glass-Top Table and Four High-Back Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully preserved 1970s rattan dining set that embodies the relaxed elegance of California coastal and tropical modern design. This five-piece set includes a sculptural round r...
Velvet, Cane, Rattan, Glass
$999Sale Price|28% Off
H 16 in W 36 in D 36 in
Brian Kane For Metropolitan Indoor Outdoor Coffee Table
By Brian Kane
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid cenury modern fiberglass coffee table designed by Brian Kane and made by Metro. This piece can be used outdoors as well as indoors. As shown in the last image, we have matching...
Fiberglass
Vintage Round Teak Wood Outdoor Garden Dining Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Vintage indoor or outdoor round teak wood garden, porch or patio dining table with center hole for umbrella. Table has wonderful well weathered patina adding charm and character.
Teak
$10,314 / item
H 21.26 in Dm 23.63 in
Jean White Bronze Lost Wax Cast Butterfly Indoor or Outdoor Side Table
By Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
A swarm of butterflies as delicate as a lace table cloth forms an everlasting tabletop in white bronze, lost wax cast by Italian master craftsmen. A s...
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Scrolled Wrought Iron Breakfast or Patio Garden Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Elegant scrolled wrought iron breakfast table or patio garden table featuring four large S scrolls. Conjoined on top and bottom with scrolls on to...
Iron
Mid Century Iron Patio Dining Table with Milk Glass Top & Brass Trim
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous 36inch round patio table suitable indoors or out. Iron base with brass ornaments supporting a milk glass top framed in brass. Exceptional piece with patina to brass and pain...
Brass, Iron
Art Deco Garden Patio Table with Crossed Arrow Legs
By Salterini, Leinfelder
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Art Deco wrought iron table having classical X-form arrow base, with glass top. Currently in older white paint finish, glass top has damage, top is ...
Wrought Iron
Wrought Iron and Metal Mesh Garden Patio Sculptura Dining Table by Woodard
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional wrought iron and metal mesh dining table from the Sculptura series, by The Woodard Furniture Company, with custom made glass ...
Wrought Iron
$1,150
H 28.5 in Dm 47.5 in
Russell Woodard Round Black Wrought Iron & Mesh Patio Umbrella Dining Table
By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage Russell Woodard designed round black mesh dining table with umbrella mount, seen with his Sculptura line chairs. Nice original paint or possibly older repaint. Some rust. See...
Wrought Iron
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Square Side Table
By Walter Lamb, 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...
Bronze
$1,400
H 29.52 in W 31.5 in D 59 in
New Garden, Patio or Dining Table in Wrought Iron. Indoor & Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
New garden, patio or dining table in wrought iron. You can choose this pattern in round or rectangular table and then, choose the top (glass, mosaic, marble, ceramic...) and color...
Wrought Iron
Wrought Iron and Stone Garden Patio Stand with Pebble Stone Top
By John Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Interesting wrought iron stand with inset pebble stone top. The three leg base shows distinct Art Nouveau influence.
Stone, Wrought Iron
Sold
H 31.5 in W 22.5 in D 25 in
Brown Jordan Tamiami Yellow Dining Set 4 Person Dining Set Brown Jordan Tamiami
By Brown Jordan
Located in Rochester, NY
Complete 5 piece Mid Century Modern set of butter yellow Brown Jordan “Tamiami” patio furniture, four armchairs and one circular dining table. The light weight tubular aluminum frame...
Aluminum
Sold
H 32 in W 20.75 in D 33 in
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Dining Set with Four Rocking Chairs
By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Patio dining set featuring a round dining table with four bronze rocking chairs designed by Walter Lamb and produced by Brown Jordan. The chairs have a sculptural shape, with a singl...
Bronze
Brown Jordan Neoclassical Florentine Aluminum Serving Bar Cart
By Brown Jordan
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large patio and garden rolling bar cart of serving cart made by Brown Jordan. The Florentine collection bar cart features an oversized wrought aluminum frame with iconic neoclassical...
Aluminum
Sold
H 37 in W 20 in D 18 in
Brown Jordan Grotto Style Shell 5-Piece Patio Dining Set Table Chairs Restored
By Brown Jordan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely 5-piece Brown Jordan grotto style patio set. This includes 4 shell back chairs and matching table base. Glass top is original and has surface scratches. I will include it if y...
Metal
Coastal Brown Jordan Aluminum Side Tables
By Brown Jordan
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A timeless pair of vintage outdoor side tables by Brown Jordan, featuring an aluminum frame with an original faux verdigris marble finish. The round glass tops rest within the elegan...
Aluminum
Sold
H 18.5 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
Vintage Coastal Brown Jordan Florentine Outdoor Side Tables, a Pair
By Brown Jordan
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Fabulous and rare pair of vintage cast aluminum side tables. Made by Brown Jordan. Part of their Florentine collection. Sporting their original tags and original textured green...
Aluminum
Sold
H 29.5 in W 61 in D 37 in
Vintage Regency Brown Jordan “Florentine” Cast Aluminum Outdoor Dining Table
By Brown Jordan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elegant vintage Regency Brown Jordan 'Florentine' cast aluminum outdoor dining table. Featuring intricate details and a durable design, this timeless piece combines sophistication an...
Aluminum
Sold
H 28.25 in W 61.5 in D 35.5 in
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Rectangular Patio Dining Table
By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A dining table in patinated bronze designed by Walter Lamb and produced by Brown Jordan. The table has a rectangular shape with rounded corners, supported by four hairpin legs in mat...
Bronze
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Rectangular Bronze Patio Coffee Table
By Brown Jordan, Walter Lamb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A patio coffee table in patinated bronze designed by Walter Lamb and produced by Brown Jordan. The table has a rectangular shape of tubular patinated bronze with rounded corners, sup...
Bronze
Sold
H 28.25 in W 39.5 in D 39.5 in
Vintage Regency Cast Aluminum Newly Powder Coated Outdoor Dining Table Base
By Brown Jordan
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Introducing an elegant vintage cast aluminum outdoor dining table base, featuring intricate and stunning details that showcase its timeless d...
Aluminum
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Round 36" Bronze Patio Coffee Table
By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Patio coffee table in patinated bronze designed by Walter Lamb and produced by Brown Jordan. The frame is described by two concentric rings of bronze with radial supports and a circu...
Bronze
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Cafe Dining Table
By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A patio dining table in patinated bronze designed by Walter Lamb and produced by Brown Jordan. The round frame is has concentric bronze with radial supports and a circular bronze bas...
Bronze