Brown Saltman Lounge Chairs
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.
to
1
4
4
Height
to
Width
to
Depth
to
2
2
3
4
4
3
1
4
4
3
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
82
312
296
255
218
Creator: Brown Saltman
Paul Laszlo, Lounge Chair, Oak, Velvet, USA, 1950s
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and green velvet lounge chair designed by Paul Laszlo and produced by Brown Saltman, USA, c. 1950s.
Dimensions: 30” H x 30” W x 34.5” D
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Douglas Heaslett Brown Saltman Safari Sling Chair 1960s
By Brown Saltman, Douglas Heaslett
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A vintage Mid-Century Modern brown Saltman safari chair designed by Douglas Heaslett. Solid oak frame with black vinyl seat and brown leather arms.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Faux Leather, Oak
Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman Lounge and Chair and Ottoman
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
$6,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Rare Bouclé and Leather Arm Chairs by Paul Laszlo
By Brown Saltman, Paul Laszlo
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bouclé, Mahogany, Walnut
$18,000 / set
Related Items
Douglas Deeds Outdoor Lounge Chairs for Architectural Fiberglass, c. 1960s
By Architectural Fiberglass, Architectural Pottery, Douglas Deeds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of fiberglass and mosaic tiles lounge chairs that can be used indoors or outdoors by Douglas Deeds for Architectural Fiberglass (also known as Architectural Pottery). Fabricat...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Lounge Chairs
Materials
Ceramic, Fiberglass
$3,520 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 29.25 in W 28 in D 29 in
1960s Arne Norell Rosewood Leather Sling Sirocco Safari Lounge Chair Mid-Century
By Scanform, Arne Norell
Located in Hyattsville, MD
The Sirocco safari chair designed by Arne Norell in 1966. This example is in camel-colored leather; with two cushions and slings with brass fittings. Designed to breakdown for flat p...
Category
1960s Colombian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
$2,316 Sale Price
20% Off
H 28 in W 26 in D 26 in
Pair Mid century Brazilian Leather Safari Sling lounge Chairs Michel Arnoult
By Jean Gillon, Percival Lafer, Michel Arnoult
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid century Brazilian modern Michel Arnoult Peg-Lev leather sling with Brazilian wood Safari Sling Lounge Chairs. Brazilian Modern jacaranda hardwood frame safari sling chair...
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
$6,500 / set
H 29 in W 24 in D 25 in
Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Mid-Century Modern high-back chair and ottoman set designed by Edward Wormley featuring mahogany bases and original orange upholstery. Made by Dunbar in the USA, circa 1950s.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
1960s Japanese Folding Sling Lounge Chair in Leather & Wood
Located in Oakland, CA
1960s Low sling lounge chair from Japan constructed of wood and leather with brass fasteners. An unusual design not found in the United States with a rakish profile and very comforta...
Category
1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Lounge Chairs & Ottoman by Hendrik Van Keppel and Taylor Greene for Brown Jordan
By Brown Jordan
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular classic mid-century modern outdoor lounge chairs with a single matching ottoman designed by Hendrik Van Keppel and Taylor Greene and manufactured by Brown-Jordan in the 1...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$4,600 / set
H 26 in W 25 in D 34 in
Restored 4-Strand Staple Arm Rattan Lounge Chair by Paul Laszlo
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored 1948 Paul Laszlo four-strand rattan lounge chair featuring four-strand staple-shaped arms and arched bases.
1948, United States
We only purchase and sell only the best and...
Category
1950s Vintage Brown Saltman Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
$1,897 Sale Price
44% Off
H 31 in W 30 in D 37 in
Red Italian 1950s Lounge Chair
Located in London, GB
Elegant reclining armchair upholstered in red fabric with pronounced arm rests and frame in hard wood in the color of mahogany with nickel fittings.
The upholstery is in good vintage...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Brown Saltman Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Folke Ohlsson For Dux ‘Profil’ Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Chicago, IL
Folke Ohlsson for Dux of Sweden ‘Profil’ lounge chair and ottoman. This is an iconic Swedish design by Ohlsson for two particular reasons; the firs...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
$3,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 34 in W 34 in D 36 in
Eames LCM Lounge Chair, Herman Miller, USA, 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in LEWES, GB
An Eames LCM lounge chair, Herman Miller, USA, 1950s. Ash plywood, chrome-plated steel and original rubber feet caps. With manufacturers label.
...
Category
1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Arne Norell Pair of Lounge Chairs with Original Leather Slings 1960s (Signed)
By Arne Norell
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of Ari Lounge Chairs in polished steel with original leather slings by Arne Norell for Arne Norell AB, Sweden 1960's (signed “Norell, Made in Sweden” on back metal). These ...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
$15,000 / set
H 30.5 in W 26 in D 35 in
Pair Mid century Brazilian Modern Leather Ivory wood Safari Sling lounge Chairs
By Percival Lafer, Jean Gillon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid century Brazilian modern Thonart leather sling with Ivory wood Safari Sling Lounge Chairs. Brazilian Modern Blonde Ivory wood frame safari sling chairs with round support...
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
$4,000 / set
H 29 in W 24 in D 25 in
Previously Available Items
John Keal for Brown Saltman Lounge Chair (One)
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Middlesex, NJ
John Keal for Brown Saltman Lounge Chair (One)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Brown Saltman Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Sculptural Safari Sling Chairs by Douglas Heaslett for Brown Saltman Calif
By Douglas Heaslett, Brown Saltman
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Safari chairs in black
Brown saltman sculptural safari sling chairs 1960s, designed by Douglas Heaslett.
Faux black leather looks like leather on ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
H 27 in W 24 in D 25 in
Pair of John Keal for Brown Saltman Sculptural Lounge Chairs, circa 1954
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stylish pair of sculptural lounge armchairs by John Keal for Brown Saltman, circa 1954, was previously restored and has only had light showroom use since its restoration making ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Lounge Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Oak
H 28.25 in W 22.75 in D 23 in
Paul László, Lounge Chair, Oak, Green Velvet, Brown Saltman United States, 1950s
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and green velvet lounge chair designed by Paul László and produced by Brown Saltman, USA, 1950s.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Velvet
H 29.75 in W 28.25 in D 36 in
Pair of " Safari " Lounge Chairs by Douglas Heaslett
By Douglas Heaslett, Brown Saltman
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice pair of " Safari " lounge chairs by Douglas Heaslett for Brown Saltman. In solid oak frame and hunter green Naugahyde nice original condition.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Brown Saltman Lounge Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Oak
Paul László, Lounge Chair, Oak, White Bouclé, Brown Saltman United States, 1950s
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
Located in High Point, NC
A lounge chair / slipper chair. Designed by Paul László for Brown Saltman, 1950s, America.
Paul László is considered among the most important California-based interior designer/ar...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Bouclé
H 26.25 in W 23 in D 22 in
Paul Laszlo "Scissor" Lounge Chairs for Brown Saltman
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of modern “Scissor” lounge chairs designed by Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman in the United States, circa 1950s. This sleek design features a sturdy scissor-like walnut-stained ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany, Walnut
Paul Laszlo Lounge Chairs
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
Located in Chicago, IL
Laszlo for brown and Saltman lounges, button tufted channeled design, reupholstered in textured Great Plains cotton-poly.
Hand restored cerused finish.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Eight John Keal for Brown Saltman Dining Chairs
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Unrestored set of eight Mid-Century Modern dining or lounge chairs designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman, circa 1950. As found condition complete and intact with good joinery but i...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Brown Saltman Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Paul Laszlo (Attr.) Brown Saltman Mahogany Armchair Restored in Grey Knoll Wool
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Brown Saltman, Paul Laszlo
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Sculpted form and graceful curves from top to bottom. The subtle Eastern inspiration adds just enough flair without crossing over to full on Asian-Modern. Subtlety is the clear philo...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 27.5 in W 28.5 in D 23.5 in
Pair of John Keal for Brown Saltman Sculptural Lounge Chairs, circa 1954
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We have a set of ten of these fantastic lounge chairs by John Keal for Brown Saltman, this listing is for a pair.
The newly upholstered seats of these armchairs are fabricated fr...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Lounge Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Oak
John Keal Lounge Chairs
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Chicago, IL
Keal for Brown and Saltman lounges, solid oakwood with canvass webbing.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Lounge Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Oak
Brown Saltman lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Brown Saltman lounge chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original lounge chairs by Brown Saltman were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider lounge chairs by Arthur Umanoff, Tommi Parzinger, and Pacific Iron. Prices for Brown Saltman lounge chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,295 and can go as high as $18,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,700.