Skip to main content

Brown Saltman Night Stands

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.

9
to
1
9
9
9
9
9
9
8
7
9
5
5
4
3
9
9
84
130
67
66
57
Creator: Brown Saltman
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.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Expertly Restored - Paul Laszlo Two-Tier Night Stand for Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, Paul Laszlo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

1950s John Keal for Brown Saltman Nightstands in Blonde Mahogany & Formica Top
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of clean midcentury Brown Saltman blonde mahogany modern nightstands 1950s USA. Blonde mahogany body and very clean formica top. Exce...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Brown Saltman Night Stands

Materials

Abalone, Formica, Hardwood, Mahogany

Expertly Restored - John Keal Two-Tier Night Stand for Brown Saltman
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant modern nightstand designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman in the United States circa 1950s. This fabulous nightstand is built on solid walnut-stained mahogany wood featuring a single sculpted...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Set of 3 Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman Mid-Century Wooden Trapezoidal Nightstand
By Brown Saltman, Paul Laszlo
Located in New York, NY
SET of 3 American mid-century wooden nightstands with a slightly cerused finish, tapered trapezoidal cabinets containing a single drawer, resting on two bracket-shaped legs. (PAUL LA...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Brown Saltman Night Stands

Materials

Wood

Expertly Restored - John Keal Night Stand with Bookshelf for Brown Saltman
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Walnut Nightstands by John Keal for Brown Saltman
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous midcentury walnut nightstands designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman in the United States, circa 1950s. These nightstands have a very particular and avant-garde geometric d...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Night Stands

Materials

Brass

1950s John Keal for Brown Saltman Clean Nightstands Blonde Mahogany & Brass
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Nightstands Brown Saltman blonde mahogany modern nightstands 1950s USA Exceptionally clean modern lines designed by John Keal Maker label present. Shows sculptural thick oval legs an...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Night Stands

Materials

Brass

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 space, perhaps between two...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Night Stands

Materials

Driftwood

Related Items
Scandinavian nightstand 1950s
Located in Brescia, IT
Original Scandinavian nightstand. Vintage 1950s teak bedside table, featuring a Scandinavian design that combines elegance and functionality. The metal handle, adds a touch of sophi...
Category

1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Night Stands

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian nightstand 1950s
Scandinavian nightstand 1950s
H 21.66 in W 17.72 in D 11.82 in
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Two-Tier Night Stands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition Dimensions: 24.50”H x 18”W x 16”D
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Night Stands

Materials

Iron

John Keal for Brown Saltman Constellation End Tables
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
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...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Night Stands

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Pair of Paul Frankl Four-Drawer Chests for Brown Saltman
By Paul Frankl
Located in Hanover, MA
HOLIDAY SALE 27 November through 15 December 2023 Pair of 1950s four-drawer chests with distinctive polished brass "X" drawer pulls. Produced by Brown Saltman. Can be used when ov...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Night Stands

Materials

Wood

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"...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Brown Saltman Night Stands

Materials

Smoked Glass, Walnut

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 sim...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Night Stands

Materials

Walnut, Formica

Night Stand Night Stand Jean Pascaud Style
By Jean Pascaud
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A pair of mahogany side tables / nigtstands. In the style of the French designer Jean Pascaud. The tables have each two drawers, with mirror glass fronts and knobs. Engraved diamond ...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Brown Saltman Night Stands

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Mahogany

Night Stand Night Stand Jean Pascaud Style
Night Stand Night Stand Jean Pascaud Style
H 25.6 in W 14.18 in D 11.42 in
Pair of Mid Century Nightstands in the Manner of Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of mid century nightstands featuring cork fronts Pair of walnut vintage nightstands or side tables with metal hairpin legs in the style of Paul Frankl. Featuring circular recessed bakelite pulls and cork facings. One with three drawers and the other features one top drawer and a pull down cabinet...
Category

1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Night Stands

Materials

Steel

Mid Century MODERN Rosewood + Mahogany French NIGHTSTANDS, circa 1950s
Located in Weehawken, NJ
One of a kind French Mid Century Modern Rosewood + Mahogany nightstands, c. 1950's. This superbly crafted set offers unique contrasting rosewood and mahogany wood coloring and patter...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Night Stands

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Rosewood

Renzo Rutili, Nightstands, Mahogany, Maple, Brass, USA, 1950s
By Johnson Furniture Company, Renzo Rutili
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of mahogany, maple and brass nightstands or bedside tables produced by Johnson Furniture Company, USA, c. 1950s. Design attributed to Renzo Rutili.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Wooden Nightstands - Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Phenomenal pair of mid century modern wooden nighstands. Each feature one drawer with an open shelf above and below the drawer.
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Night Stands

Materials

Wood

1970s Set of Two Fully Restored Black Danish Floating Night Stands
Located in Knebel, DK
1970s set of two fully restored black Danish floating night stands The night stands feature a 1970s back to basics design without loos...
Category

1970s Danish Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Night Stands

Materials

Teak

Previously Available Items
Paul Laszlo, Nightstands, Oak, USA, 1950s
By Brown Saltman, Paul Laszlo
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak nightstands or bedside cabinets designed by Paul Laszlo and produced by  Brown Saltman, Sweden, 1950s.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Night Stands

Materials

Oak

Newly Refinished Mid-Century Modern Walnut Night Stand, John Keal, Brown Saltman
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly Refinished Mid-Century Modern Walnut Night Stand, John Keal, Brown Saltman Year: c.1960’s With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of res...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

John Keal Night Stands with Magazine Shelves for Brown Saltman
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
John Keal Night Stands with Magazine Shelves for Brown Saltman
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Night Stands

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Pair John Keal for Brown Saltman Nightstands Lamp Tables
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Pasadena, TX
Fabulous pair of side tables by John Keal with all original finishes and details. Brass handles with mahogany and burl drawer facings. Sabre style legs. MFG label. Dimensions He...
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Brown Saltman Night Stands

Materials

Mahogany

Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Side Table, Refinished
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern mahogany nightstand or occasional side table By Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman USA, 1950s Measures: 18" W x 29" D x 18.25" H. Professionally ...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Night Stands

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Brown Saltman Nightstands
By Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of walnut brown saltman night stands, c.1960s, USA. This minimal design features two drawers with a subtle metallic finish between the drawers. The nightstands rest upon two pli...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Brown Saltman Nightstands
Pair of Brown Saltman Nightstands
H 22.5 in W 24 in D 16 in
1960s John Keal Brown Saltman Spacious Modern Nightstands Cabinets Walnut Wood
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Nightstands 1960s designer John Keal for Brown Saltman Crisp Modern Walnut Wood Nightstands Designed with Spacious Drawer and Cabinet. Ideal as small cabinet or nightstands. 24 w x 1...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

Paul Laszlo Two-Tier Mahogany Night Stands for Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, Paul Laszlo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul Laszlo two-tier mahogany night stands for Brown Saltman.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Night Stands

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Night Stands by Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, Paul Laszlo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern night stands by Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Night Stands

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Night Stands with Brass Accents by John Keal for Brown Saltman
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century night stands with brass accents by John Keal for Brown Saltman.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

John Keal for Brown Saltman Walnut Nightstands
By Brown Saltman
Located in Denton, TX
John Keal for Brown Saltman walnut nightstands with fold down door.
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Brown Saltman Night Stands

Materials

Metal

Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman Mahogany Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands By Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman USA, 1950s Bleached mahogany, with original hardware. Measures: 21.13" W x 17" D x ...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Night Stands

Materials

Mahogany

Brown Saltman night stands for sale on 1stDibs.

Brown Saltman night stands are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Brown Saltman night stands, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original night stands by Brown Saltman were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider night stands by Calvin, Johnson Furniture Company, and Dunbar. Prices for Brown Saltman night stands can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,280 and can go as high as $16,200, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,573.

Recently Viewed

View All