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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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
$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
$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 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
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 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
Bronze Patio Beach Table with Wood Top by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan
By Brown Jordan, Walter Lamb
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
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
$6,720Sale Price|20% Off
H 20.5 in W 22 in D 70 in
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze 'Waikiki' Rocking Chaise Lounge, circa 1960s
By Brown Jordan, Walter Lamb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural bronze 'Waikiki' rocking chaise lounge by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan. These collectible examples of functional art features curvy tubular bronze frames and rewoven with ...
Bronze
Black Aluminum and White Vinyl Patio Set by Brown Jordan
By Brown Jordan
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1950’s iconic “Kantan” Patio set design by Tadao Inouye for Brown Jordan. The set has be newly professionally restored. Constructed of black powder coated aluminum and white vinyl s...
Aluminum
$6,800 / set
H 29.25 in Dm 48.5 in
Silver Powder Coated Brown Jordan Patio Set with Round Table and 4 Chairs
By Brown Jordan
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Silver Brown Jordan Florentine round patio table with 4 chairs. Professionally stripped painted and powder coated in silver. Has the original glass top . Table 48.5” Diameter 29.25”...
Aluminum
Set of Four Vintage Brown Jordan Patio, Poolside Garden Chairs
By Brown Jordan
Located in New York, NY
Set of four vintage Brown Jordan Tropitone Leillani poolside lounge chairs, having aluminum frames and woven vinyl strap upholstery. The chairs are all structurally sound and sturdy,...
Aluminum
$49,999 / set
H 33.5 in W 25.5 in D 24.5 in
Restored Rare 14 Piece Méandre Outdoor Patio Set by Walter Lamb for Pacific Iron
By Walter Lamb, Pacific Iron
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Large 14-piece white steel/iron patio set by designer Walter Lamb for the Los Angeles based Pacific Iron Products Co furniture company features its icon wave along the base of each t...
Iron
Art Deco Garden Patio Table with Crossed Arrow Legs
By Leinfelder, Salterini
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
Memphis Style Side Table, circa 1980s
By Peter Shire, Memphis Group
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A fun and whimsical Memphis style side table in the manner of Peter Shire. This table consist of painted steel with a 23.5" round 1/2" thick...
Steel
$10,655 / 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
$79,464
H 27.96 in W 34.26 in D 10.24 in
Salvador Dali XAI Limited Edition Wool Lamb Table by BD Barcelona
By Deyrolle, BD Barcelona Design, (after) Salvador Dali
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
"XAI” lamb designed by Salvador Dali manufactured by BD Barcelona and Deyrolle. Measures: 87 x 26 x H 71 (head) and H 59 (back) approximate Inspired by the painting "Interpret...
Wool
$6,560Sale Price|20% Off
H 20.5 in W 22 in D 70 in
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze 'Waikiki' Rocking Chaise, 1960s, New Canvas
By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural bronze 'Waikiki' rocking chaise lounge by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan. These collectible examples of functional art features curvy tubular bronze frames and rewoven with ...
Bronze
New Metal Fleur Side Table with Oak Wood Top Indoor and Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
New metal fleur side table with wood top indoor and outdoor. You can choose color base and top materials like glass, marble, wood or metal.
Metal
$4,400 / set
H 29.5 in Dm 50 in
Brown Jordan “Florentine” 50" Round Glass Patio Garden Table Set - Hunter Green
By Richard Frinier, Brown Jordan
Located in St. Louis, MO
Brown Jordan patio or garden table set with four arm chairs and round table. The “Florentine” pattern is one of the most sought after of the Brown Jordan designs by Richard Frinier, ...
Aluminum
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
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Side Table with Travertine Top
By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round patio side table designed by Walter Lamb and produced by Brown Jordan. The table frame is bronze tubing with a verdigris patina. Two circular tubes are connected by three verti...
Travertine, Bronze
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H 10.25 in W 30 in D 13.75 in
Walter Lamb Beach Table, Bronze Frame & Mahogany Top, 1950s, 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...
Bronze
Vintage Brown Jordan Pale Green "Tamiami" Round Side Table
By Brown Jordan
Located in Esperance, NY
Very nice vintage aluminum and glass side table made by brown Jordan in a pale green. The table does sit lower to the ground.
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...
Bronze
Paul Frankl Two-Tiered Table by Brown-Saltman
By Paul Frankl, Brown Jordan
Located in Highland, IN
This elegant design by Paul Frankl for Brown-Saltman has many uses. The three gracefully curved and tapered legs support a pair of round tops and the form, shape and scale allow it to serve as a side table, an end table, nightstand, lamp table, or occational table...
Ash
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Round 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 round table is supported by four legs in matching bronze. The legs intersect with horizonta...
Bronze
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 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 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...
Bronze
Sold
H 18 in W 25.5 in D 17.5 in
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Side Table with Travertine Top
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 new travertine top. Two curved rails form the leg...
Travertine, Bronze