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Brown Saltman Side 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
Pair of End Tables by John Keal for Brown Saltman of California
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Side Tables

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Brass

Set of 3 John Keal Brown Saltman Burl Wood Hexagon Mid-Century Modern Side Table
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Brown Saltman Side Tables

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Walnut, Burl

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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Side Tables

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Driftwood

Brown Saltman Hexagonal End Coffee Table with Sunburst Inlay
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
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...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Brown Saltman Side Tables

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Walnut

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Side Table by John Keal for Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Side Tables

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Walnut

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Travertine Stone Side Table by John Keal
By John Keal, 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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Side Tables

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Travertine

Brown Saltman Three-Tier Side Table
By Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brown Saltman side table, c.1960s, USA. This minimal design features a two tone walnut frame with three open shelves. Marked - Brown Saltman California. Dimensions
 30" width x 14" ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Side Tables

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Walnut

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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brown Saltman Side Tables

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Brass

John Keal, Side Tables, Walnut, Stone, Glass, USA, 1960s
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in High Point, NC
A set of three walnut, stone composite and glass side tables designed by John Keal and produced by Brown Saltman, USA, c. 1960s. Dimensions: 15.625” H 18.125” W x 20.875” D 
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Side Tables

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Stone

Pair of John Keal Magazine Side Tables for Brown Saltman
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition, Formica Tops Show Wear
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Side Tables

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Formica, Wood

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...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Brown Saltman Side Tables

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Walnut

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 Side Tables

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Wood

John Keal Mid-Century Hexagonal Black Glass and Walnut Occasional / End Table
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century walnut occasional / end tabls with hexagonal base and tops with an open center structure and black glass table top. (JOHN KEAL FOR BROWN SALTMAN) Condition: Goo...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Brown Saltman Side Tables

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Glass

Pair of Hexagonal 'Domino' Side Tables by John Keal for Brown-Saltman
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Occasional hexagonal tables by John Keal for Brown-Saltman. Stamped and labeled. Practical and versatile.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Side Tables

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Glass, Wood

Mid Century Brown - Saltman Burl Wood Hexagon Side Table by John Kea 1950s 1960s
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Monrovia, CA
Mid Century Modern Brown-Saltman Of California Walnut And Burl Wood Or Burlwood Hexagon Side Table by John Keal. This Vintage John Keal Walnut And Burl Wood Angled Corner Side Table ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Brown Saltman Side Tables

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Wood, Walnut, Burl

1960s John Keal Brown Saltman Hexagonal Side Table
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s John Keal for Brown Saltman Hexagonal Side Table Walnut Wood and Enamel Copper Glass Tabletop Insert appears as pebble composite under glass 16 h x 18 d Maker Label Preowned U...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Side Tables

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Copper, Enamel

Mid Century Walnut Side Tables by John Keal for Brown Saltman, 1960s -a Pair
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century walnut side tables designed by John Keal and manufactured by Brown Saltman in the United States circa 1960s. These beautiful side tables feature a walnut hexagon-shaped d...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Side Tables

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Glass, Walnut

Paul Frankl Black Stepped Side Table for Brown Saltman
By Paul Frankl, Brown Saltman
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 ...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Side Tables

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Glass, Oak

Art Deco Two-Tone Geometric Side Table by Gilbert Rohde for Brown Saltman
By Gilbert Rohde, Brown Saltman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Two-tone Gilbert Rohde Side table for Brown Saltman 1940s made of Pearwood. Fantastic Side Profile with a great geometric round Cantaleviered Stacking table, and curio display for an...
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1940s American Vintage Brown Saltman Side Tables

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Wood

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Side Table by John Keal for Brown Saltman
By John Keal, 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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Side Tables

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Mahogany

John Keal Mid-Century Square Reverse Painted Glass and Walnut End / Side Tables
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in New York, 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...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brown Saltman Side Tables

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Walnut

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,...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brown Saltman Side Tables

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Wood

Brown Saltman by John Keal Walnut and Enameled Copper Side/End Table, 1960
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Chicago, IL
Brown Saltman by John Keal Walnut and Enameled Copper Side/End Table, 1960. Restored
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Side Tables

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Copper

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.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Side Tables

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Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Labeled Brown Saltman Side / End Tables
By Brown Saltman
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Labeled Brown Saltman Side / End Tables Set of rectangular mid-century end tables in a chic ash driftwood grey matte finish. Each having step...
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1950s American Vintage Brown Saltman Side Tables

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Driftwood

Brown Saltman Occasional Tables with Gold/Copper Resin Tops 1960s (Signed)
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Side Tables

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Stone, Gold, Copper

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Tray Side Table Designed by John Keal
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Tray side table with hairpin style and a pullout, manufactured by Brown Saltman, and designed By John Keal.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Side Tables

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Wood

John Keal Side Tables with Travertine Stone Tops 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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Side Tables

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Travertine

1960s Stylish Brown Saltman John Keal 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.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Side Tables

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Wood

John Keal Square Reverse Painted Glass and Walnut End / Side Tables
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in New York, 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...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Brown Saltman Side Tables

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Wood, Walnut

Pair of MId-Century side tables. Designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman.
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Mid-Century side tables. Designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman. Walnut with gold/copper pebbled resin design under glass tops. 1960's.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Side Tables

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Resin, Walnut

3 John Keal Hexagonal Reverse Painted Glass and Oak Occasional / End Tables
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in New York, 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...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Brown Saltman Side Tables

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Glass

John Keal Side Table with Travertine Stone Top for Brown Saltman
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stylish side table designed by John Keal and manufactured by brown Saltman in the United States circa 1950’s. This unique design has been recently refinished by our skilled team of c...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Side Tables

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Travertine

Paul Frankl Two-Tier Side Table for Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, Paul Frankl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul Frankl two-tiered occasional table by Brown Saltman of California, circa 1950. Solidly crafted and elegantly designed. Signed and marked. We have not refinished or restore...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Side Tables

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Maple

John Keal for Brown Saltman Snowbell Tree Tile Top Design, Walnut Side Tables
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of Mid-Century Modern John Keal for Brown Saltman walnut side tables with colorful ceramic art tiles in an abstract of a Japanese Snowbell Tree. Newly refinished and reglued. No...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Side Tables

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Ceramic, Walnut

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
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Brown Saltman Side Tables

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Wood

John Keal, Side Tables, Walnut, Stone, Glass, USA, 1960s
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut, stone composite and glass side tables designed by John Keal and produced by Brown Saltman, USA, c. 1960s. Dimensions: 15.625” H 18.125” W x 20.875” D 
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Saltman Side Tables

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Stone

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"...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Brown Saltman Side Tables

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Smoked Glass, Walnut

Brown Saltman side tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Brown Saltman side 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 side tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original side 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 side tables by Drexel, John Widdicomb, and Widdicomb Furniture Co.. Prices for Brown Saltman side tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $600 and can go as high as $5,564, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,450.

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