Brown Saltman Tables
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
Large Hexagon Coffee Table by Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible rare large hexagon coffee table by Brown Saltman, with a black textured top a finish that looks like glass. A walnut frame edge.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Brown Saltman Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Paul Frankl Designed Stepped Coffee Table for Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, Paul Frankl
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here is a Paul Frankl designed coffee table for Brown Saltman.
Ebonized cerused oak, with glass, table top, and has a step down design, with a shelf below.
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Tables
Materials
Glass, Oak
Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman Expandable Dining Table
By Brown Saltman, Paul Frankl
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman expandable dining table. The rectangular top having (2) 15" wide leaves, above two supports having ribbed details, with branded mark to underside. Table...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Tables
Materials
Wood
John Keal for Brown Saltman Mid Century Plinth Base 2 Door Cabinet
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Countryside, IL
John Keal for Brown Saltman Mid Century Plinth Base 2 door cabinet
This cabinet measures: 22 wide x 16 deep x 19.25 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we ca...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Tables
Materials
Wood
Pair Paul Frankl Ebonized Oak Side Tables For Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, Paul Frankl
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here is a pair Paul Frankl designed side tables for Brown Saltman.
Ebonized oak, with glass, table tops have a step down design, with a small...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Tables
Materials
Glass, Oak
John Keal for Brown Saltman Hexagon Walnut Side Table with Glass Enamel 1960s
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration:
1960s John Keal for Brown Saltman Hexagonal side table in walnut wood with enamel on copper glass table top
Inset appears as pebble composite under glass
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Tables
Materials
Copper, Enamel
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 Tables
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Nesting Tables by John Keal for Brown Saltman
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage set of three nesting side tables by John Keal for Brown Saltman in mahogany, circa 1950s. This versatile set features a rounded edge detail that taper into the legs complete ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Brown and Saltman Set of Three End Side Tables in Dark Oiled Walnut Art Tile Top
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 3 Brown and Saltman end coffee side occasional tables stands in dark oiled walnut with art tile top.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Brown Saltman Tables
Materials
Art Glass, Walnut
American Mid Century Nesting Tables Designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful set of three nesting tables designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman Solid mahogany, with solid polished brass tips freshly refinished in chocolate finish. Beautiful and rar...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Brown Saltman Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of Espresso Paul Frankl Occasional Tables
By Paul Frankl, Brown Saltman
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman two-tier occasional tables with splayed and tapered legs and espresso finish.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Tables
Materials
Wood
John Keal Walnut Coffee Table with Three Folding Side Tables
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare coffee table with internal folding snack tables by John Keal for Brown Saltman. Bleached walnut wood square top coffee table with three intern...
Category
1950s American Vintage Brown Saltman Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Paul Laszlo Black Lacquer Knife-Leg Dining Set for Brown Saltman
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This midcentury Knife-Leg dining set by Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman featuring a sleek black lacquer wood table with a 15" leaf, along with six matching dining chairs. There are two high back end chairs in addition to four low back dining chairs...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Tables
Materials
Oak
Set of 3 John Keal Brown Saltman Burl Wood Hexagon Mid-Century Modern Side Table
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 3 John Keal for Brown Saltman burl wood hexagon side tables. Listing includes, 3 side tables with nicely joined and angled corners, lower shelves, black platforms, beautiful w...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Brown Saltman Tables
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Brown Saltman Hexagonal End Coffee Table with Sunburst Inlay
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Oiled walnut hexagonal centre side table by John Keal for Brown Saltman.
High quality walnut wood in combination with high quality Mid-Century Modern craftsmanship accent table. Nat...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Brown Saltman Tables
Materials
Walnut
John Keal Nesting Tables for Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
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 Tables
Materials
Wood
Paul Laszlo Cocktail Table
By Brown Saltman, Paul Laszlo
Located in New York, NY
Architectural cocktail table by Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman. Dark stained mahogany top floating on two rectangular side supports. Recently refinished and signed on underside.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Tables
Materials
Mahogany
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 Tables
Materials
Driftwood
Midcentury Modern Walnut Table with an Enamel on Copper Inset by Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This handsome side table was created by Brown Saltman in the 1960s. The enamel inset panel is decorated with a stylized cheery blossom tree, in colors of white, apricot and black/br...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Brown Saltman Tables
Materials
Enamel
Newly Refinished - Pair of Art Deco Side Tables by Gilbert Rohde
By Gilbert Rohde, Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brown Saltman Tables
Materials
Maple
Expertly Restored -John Keal "Outrigger" Two-Tone Coffee Table 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 Tables
Materials
Wood, Mahogany, Walnut
Paul Laszlo Long Rectangular Display Coffee Table
By Brown Saltman, Paul Laszlo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Long rectangular midcentury coffee table. The top frame holds a clear glass insert to see through an angled lower display shelf.
A Classic design by Paul Laszlo for the prominent Cal...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Brown Saltman Tables
Materials
Wood
Brown Saltman tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Brown Saltman tables 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 tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original tables 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 tables by Planner Group, Adrian Pearsall, and Charles and Ray Eames. Prices for Brown Saltman tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $425 and can go as high as $11,750, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,800.
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