Brown Saltman Furniture
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
Pair of Understated Walnut End Tables by Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic understated polished walnut end /side tables by Brown Saltman.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Furniture
Materials
Walnut
3 John Keal Hexagonal Reverse Painted Glass and Oak Occasional / End Tables
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Queens, NY
2 American Mid-Century walnut occasional / end tables with hexagonal bases and tops with an open center structure and reverse painted glass table tops...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Brown Saltman Furniture
Materials
Glass
Gerald McCabe for Brown Saltman Steel and Walnut Rocking Chair
By Gerald McCabe, Brown Saltman
Located in Oakland, CA
Rocking chair designed by California designer Gerald McCabe for Brown Saltman, circa 1960. The sling seat is upholstered in the original channel backed black vinyl, which slips onto ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Brown Saltman Furniture
Materials
Other, Steel
Brown Saltman American Mid-Century Walnut Dry Bar Cabinet
By Brown Saltman
Located in Queens, 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...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Brown Saltman Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Paul Frankl Black Stepped Side Table for Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This museum-quality table designed by Paul Frankl for Brown-Saltman represents a departure from Paul Frankl's previously established "skyscraper" design. This elegant glass-top side ...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Furniture
Materials
Glass, Oak
$1,470 Sale Price
40% Off
Triangular Low Profile Chairs / Bench in Walnut by Brown Saltman, USA, C. 1950s
By Brown Saltman, John Kapel, John Keal
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...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
$14,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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...
Category
1950s American Vintage Brown Saltman Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
$6,000 Sale Price / set
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Vkg: Hendrik Van Keppel and Taylor Green Coffee Table for Brown Saltman 1954
By Brown Saltman
Located in Chicago, IL
VKG: Hendrik Van Keppel and Taylor Green Coffee Table for Brown Saltman 1954, Rare table, Oiled walnut with plastic laminated top. Features two pull-out drawers on each side measuring 18" wide with a drawer depth of 21"
Featured in 1950's Exhibition; "California Designed" by The Municipal Art Center Long Beach C.A. and The Oakland Art...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Brown Saltman Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
$6,000 Sale Price
20% Off
1960s Brown Saltman John Keal Stylish Black Walnut Table Cabinet
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Brown Saltman John Keal design walnut wood side table cabinet
ebonized top.
No label
20 x 20 x 16.5 h
Preowned vintage condition
Consider all images.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Furniture
Materials
Wood
Brown Saltman Occasional Tables with Gold/Copper Resin Tops 1960s (Signed)
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in New York, NY
Large set of occasional tables in dark walnut, top design with pebbles set in gold/copper resin under glass. by John Keal for Brown Saltman, American 1960's (signed “Brown Saltman” o...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Furniture
Materials
Stone, Gold, Copper
John Keal for Brown Saltman Wedge End Tables
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Denton, TX
John Keal for brown Saltman walnut wedge end tables/ magazine rack with brass capped feet. Hard to find in this good of original condition. Please see ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brown Saltman Furniture
Materials
Brass
$4,000 / set
Brown-Saltman Magazine Tray Side Table by John Keal, Pair
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Fully restored original pair of Mid-century side tables with hairpin styles and a pullout / pull-out magazine shelf designed by designer John Keal for Brown-Saltman.
Dimensions: 20"...
Category
1950s American Vintage Brown Saltman Furniture
Materials
Teak
$2,280 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Mid 20th Century John Keal for Brown Saltman Hexagonal Side Tables, Set of 2
By Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of John Keal for Brown Saltman burl wood hexagon side tables. Also great together as a small coffee tables. Angled corners, lower shelves, black platforms, beautiful wood grain,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brown Saltman Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Expanding Dining Table by Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, Paul Laszlo
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage expanding oak dining table designed by architect and furniture designer Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman in the United States. This spectacular dining table features an oak wood...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pair of End Tables by John Keal for Brown Saltman of California
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of early Brown Saltman of California teak end tables with brass details designed by John Keal, circa 1950s.
These tables can be used as side tabl...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Furniture
Materials
Brass
John Keal Mid-Century Square Reverse Painted Glass and Walnut End / Side Tables
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American mid-century square end / side tables with reverse painted glass tops mounted in a walnut frame, supported by a smaller square walnut pedestal base. (John Keal for Br...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brown Saltman Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Rare Carved Walnut Cabinet by Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare carved walnut cabinet by Brown Saltman. Original Brown Saltman sticker. This Piece has a seldom seen finished backing. Can be used floating in an open...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Furniture
Materials
Driftwood
John Keal Brown Saltman Burl Wood Hexagon Mid Century Modern Side Table Set of 3
By Brown Saltman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 3 John Keal Brown Saltman Burl Wood Hexagon Mid Century Modern Side Tables. Item features nicely joined and angled corners, lower shelf, raised on a black platform, beautiful...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Brown Saltman Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Brown Saltman Furniture
Materials
Nickel
Paul Frankl Wood & Glass Side Tables, Pair of 2
By Brown Saltman, Paul Frankl
Located in Alhambra, CA
Pair of "Stepped" side tables by Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman. Classic Frankl Machine Age design built from solid oak. Newly refinished in walnut with gloss laquer. Brand new bronz...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Brown Saltman Furniture
Materials
Cut Glass, Oak
$2,800 / set
Rare Bouclé and Leather Arm Chairs by Paul Laszlo
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful vintage boucle and leather armchairs by architect and furniture designer Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman in the United States, circa 1950s. These rare chairs have a modern design and represent the perfect combination between comfort and elegance. They have comfortable cushions recently upholstered in soft boucle and surrounded by leather piping that beautifully adorns each cushion. Each chair features a solid walnut-stained mahogany frame that is constructed in a sculptural fashion...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Bouclé, Mahogany, Walnut
$18,000 / set
John Keal Nesting Tables for Brown Saltman
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Chicago, IL
John Keal nesting tables for Brown Saltman. Manner of Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Brown Saltman Furniture
Materials
Wood
$3,393 / set
Mahogany End Tables by John Keal for Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in San Francisco, CA
A beautifully restored pair of mahogany end tables by John Keal for Brown Saltman. Each features a single drawer and four tapered legs with round resin feet on patinated brass posts....
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Brown Saltman Furniture
Materials
Brass
Price Upon Request
Brown Saltman furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Brown Saltman furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original furniture by Brown Saltman were created in the Art Deco style in united states during the 18th century and earlier. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Calvin, John Keal, and Richard Schultz. Prices for Brown Saltman furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $950 and can go as high as $950, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $950.
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