Brown Saltman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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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
John Keal Walnut Dresser with Metal Accent Pulls for Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Aluminum, Brass
Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman Mid Century Oak Basketweave Dresser
By Brown Saltman, Paul Laszlo
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman Mid Century Oak Basketweave Dresser
This lowboy measures: 61.75 wide x 18.5 deep x 33.25 inches high
All pieces of ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Oak
Rare Desk with Chair by Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman
Located in Torrance, CA
Brown Saltman, desk with chair, wood, United States, circa 1940s
A cubist desk with chair. This set holds a similar idiom with clear forms and lines. Both the chair and the desk ...
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1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
John Keal, Dresser, Wood, Brass, USA, 1950s
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and brass dresser designed by John Keal and produced by Brown Saltman, USA, 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Paul Laszlo, Dresser, Oak, USA, 1950s
By Brown Saltman, Paul Laszlo
Located in High Point, NC
An oak dresser designed designed by Paul Laszlo and produced by Brown Saltman, USA, 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Oak
Van Keppel Green, Cabinet, Solid Maple, Brown Saltman, USA, 1950s
By Brown Saltman
Located in High Point, NC
A solid maple cabinet designed by Van Keppel Green and produced by Brown Saltman, USA, 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Maple
Vintage Walnut Tambour Door Credenza by John Caldwell for Brown Saltman
By John Caldwell, Brown Saltman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A stunning vintage walnut tambour door credenza, expertly designed by John Caldwell for Brown Saltman in the United States during the iconic 1950s. This elegant piece seamlessly blen...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
Paul Laszlo, Dresser, Oak, USA, 1950s
By Brown Saltman, Paul Laszlo
Located in High Point, NC
An oak dresser designed designed by Paul Laszlo and produced by Brown Saltman, USA, 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Paul Laszlo "Basket Weave" Highboy Dresser for Brown Saltman
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning tall oak dresser designed by Paul Lazlo for Brown Saltman c.1950s, USA as part of the "Basket Weave" collection. This classic California Modern design features two cabinet...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Oak
Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman Basket woven Chest of Drawers cabinet
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A six drawer chest by Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman. Oak veneer with 100’s of individual tiles laid in an an interwoven basket weave pattern. Great texture and warmth. This exceedin...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Oak
Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman Basket Weave Front Double Door Cabinet
By Brown Saltman, Paul Laszlo
Located in Hanover, MA
Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman (signed) basket weave double door cabinet in American white oak newly refinished in dark walnut.
Originally this cabinet was blonde and contained GE Mu...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Oak
Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman Ebonized Dresser or Credenza, Newly Refinished
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern ebonized mahogany 21-drawer "Treasure Chest" long dresser or credenza
By Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman
USA, 1950s
Measures: 74" W x...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany
Vintage MC Rare Bar Cabinet Station by John Keal for Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible and intelligent design by John Keal for Brown Saltman. This incredible vintage cabinet from the late 1950s transcends decades to amaze with intelligent design and purpose. On the outside, the cabinet is minimal and clean lined with two long sculpted decorative wood bars. Pull the decorative bars up until they lock, carefully let them fall forward and voila! It’s a table and built in bar...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Composition
$5,240 Sale Price
20% Off
1950s John Keal for Brown Saltman Dresser in Blonde Mahogany & Formica Top
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Germantown, MD
A clean midcentury Brown Saltman blonde mahogany modern double dresser 1950s USA. Blonde mahogany body and very clean formica top.
Exception...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Brown Saltman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Abalone, Formica, Hardwood, Mahogany
$2,555 Sale Price
30% Off
1950s Paul Frankl Black Cerused Oak Buffet Cabinet Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, Paul Frankl
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a 1950s Paul Frankl black cerused oak buffet dresser for Brown Saltman.
Fabulous cerused oak finish, iconic x handles on combed wood.
Dimensions: 64 x 20 dee...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Brown Saltman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Oak
John Keal for Brown Saltman Mid Century Bleached Mahogany Tambour Door Credenza
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Countryside, IL
John Keal for Brown Saltman Mid Century Bleached Mahogany Tambour Door Credenza
This credenza measures: 44.25 wide x 18.25 deep x 32.25 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be h...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany
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...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Brown Saltman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood, Walnut
Paul Laszlo "Basket Weave" Dresser for Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, Paul Laszlo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning oak dresser designed by Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman c.1950s, USA. This classic California Modern design features six generous sized drawers all showcasing Laszlo's textu...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Oak
John Keal for Brown Saltman Mid-Century Cane Lowboy
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Countryside, IL
John Keal for Brown Saltman midcentury cane lowboy.
This lowboy measures: 54 wide x 18 deep x 32 inches high.
All pieces ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Cane, Wood
Vintage Walnut Credenza by John Keal for Brown Saltman
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
An exquisite mid-century modern walnut credenza, expertly designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman in the United States during the iconic 1950s. This piece combines form and function ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
Paul Frankl Buffet for Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, Paul Frankl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul Frankl oak buffet for Brown Saltman, c.1950s, USA. The piece features four center drawers flanked by two cabinets. Each cabinet has two shelves for storage and the top drawer sh...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
John Keal for Brown Saltman Mid Century Walnut Credenza
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Countryside, IL
John Keal for Brown Saltman Mid Century Walnut Credenza
This highboy measures: 38 wide x 19 deep x 64.25 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vin...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Van Keppel for Brown Saltman Mid Century Credenza
By Brown Saltman
Located in Countryside, IL
Van Keppel for Brown Saltman Mid Century Credenza
This credenza measures: 60 wide x 19 deep x 35.75 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman Mid Century Basket Weave Bleached Oak Desk
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman Mid Century Basket Weave Bleached Oak Desk
This desk measures: 63.5 wide x 18.5 deep x 28.25 high, with a chair...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Rare Paul Frankl 1940s X Pull two drawer dresser
By Brown Saltman, Paul Frankl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul Frankl For Brown Saltman c. 1940s. With unique contrasting wood grain.
Design with the iconic x-shaped handles
Please note the original X shaped handles were lost and these a...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Ash, Sapele Wood
$3,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Sideboard by Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman
By Paul Frankl, Brown Saltman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Sideboard by Paul Frankl and manufactured by Brown Saltman. Top portion meaasures 33" wide, 18" deep and 34.25" high. Glass shelves are all original. Bottom portion is 36.25" wide...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Restored Paul Frankl Combed Wood Sliding Glass Display Cabinet for Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original circa 1940 early midcentury display cabinet featuring 3 glass self/glass door cabinet which rests on a single drawer cabinet. This cabinet is Designed by Paul Frankl and fea...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
$1,920 Sale Price
40% Off
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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Brown Saltman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Nickel
John Keal for Brown Saltman Mid Century Bleached Mahogany Credenza
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Countryside, IL
John Keal for Brown Saltman Mid Century Bleached Mahogany Credenza
This credenza measures: 66 wide x 20 deep x 33 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call res...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
VKG Van Keppel Green for Brown Saltman Wooden 5 Drawer Bracket Base Chest
By Brown Saltman
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century wooden chest of drawers with 5 drawers in ascending depth, resting on a Chinese-style bracket base. (VKG VAN KEPPEL GREEN FOR BROWN SALTMAN)
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Brown Saltman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Brown Saltman case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.
Brown Saltman case pieces and storage cabinets 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 case pieces and storage cabinets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original case pieces and storage cabinets 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 case pieces and storage cabinets by Raymond Loewy, Conant Ball, and John Stuart Inc.. Prices for Brown Saltman case pieces and storage cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,295 and can go as high as $18,999, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,650.
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