Dan Johnson Building and Garden Elements

American, 1918-1979

While most postwar furniture designers were looking to the future, Dan Johnson found inspiration in the past. The mid-century modern maverick is remembered for his beautiful armchairs, lounge chairs and dining tables with designs that are reminiscent of ancient Rome.

The American furniture designer began his career in the late 1940s by creating solid wood pieces like desks and dining chairs for California furniture manufacturer Hayden Hall. By the early 1950s, he was designing chairs and tables for American furniture importer and producer Selig. In 1955, Johnson moved to Rome on an apartment design commission. While there, he launched Dan Johnson Studio with the goal of bringing a modern approach to the Roman furniture of antiquity.

The pieces from this era of Johnson’s career are characterized by their sculptural metal designs. His most famous work was the elegant Gazelle line, sold in America by Selig. It features dining tables, coffee tables and multiple chair designs that involve a green “Pompeian Verde” patina, metal framing and traditional caning techniques. Due to a high manufacturing cost, the production line was limited and is highly exclusive today.

Another popular design by Johnson for Selig in the 1950s was the Viscount chair. More typical of the mid-century style, it was made with a wood frame, polished brass accents and orange leather upholstery. In the 1960s, Johnson designed a similar aluminum chair for American furniture manufacturer and distributor Shelby Williams, this one with blue upholstery.

Johnson died in 1978. The Gazelle armchair is in the collections of the Brooklyn Museum and Denver Art Museum, and a prototype of the Gazelle lounge chair is in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Interior designers regularly use Johnson’s furniture for upscale outdoor spaces in California and New York.

On 1stDibs, find Dan Johnson seating, tables, desks and more.

Creator: Dan Johnson

Dan Johnson for Brown Jordan Sol y Luna Lounge Chairs Ottomans and Cushions

$3,840Sale Price / set|20% Off

Dan Johnson for Brown Jordan Sol y Luna Lounge Chairs Ottomans and Cushions

By Brown Jordan, Dan Johnson

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A refined and sculptural set of four “Sol y Luna” lounge chairs with matching ottomans, designed by Dan Johnson for Brown Jordan, circa 1960s. This iconic model reflects Johnson’s mastery of form—organic, airy, and architectural—while showcasing Brown Jordan’s industry-leading craftsmanship in cast aluminum outdoor furniture...

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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Dan Johnson Building and Garden Elements

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Aluminum

Brown Jordan Sol Y Luna Chaise Lounge

$3,000

Brown Jordan Sol Y Luna Chaise Lounge

By Dan Johnson, Brown Jordan

Located in Palm Springs, CA

We have 4 of these beautiful Sol Y Luna Chaise lounge chairs by Brown Jordan. These were originally designed by Dan Johnson as the Gazelle chair. We have had them professionally san...

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Early 2000s American Dan Johnson Building and Garden Elements

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Aluminum

Set of Six Dan Johnson Brown Jordan Sol y Luna Chaise Lounges

$12,000 / set

Set of Six Dan Johnson Brown Jordan Sol y Luna Chaise Lounges

By Dan Johnson, Brown Jordan

Located in Rio Vista, CA

An elegant set of six Brown Jordan “Sol y Luna” adjustable chaise lounges designed by Dan Johnson. Originally designed in 1954 and crafted from cast and welded aluminum, each chaise ...

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Late 20th Century Mexican Modern Dan Johnson Building and Garden Elements

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Aluminum

Aluminum "Sol y Luna" Armless Dining Chairs by Dan Johnson for Brown Jordan

$1,700 / item

Aluminum "Sol y Luna" Armless Dining Chairs by Dan Johnson for Brown Jordan

By Dan Johnson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Aluminum "Sol y Luna" Dining Chairs by Dan Johnson for Brown Jordan, Midcentury, USA H 33.5” x W 20.5” x D 21.5” / Seat Ht 17.25” FDV109...

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1960s American Vintage Dan Johnson Building and Garden Elements

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Aluminum

Aluminum "Sol y Luna" Dining Chairs by Dan Johnson for Brown Jordan

$1,950 / item

Aluminum "Sol y Luna" Dining Chairs by Dan Johnson for Brown Jordan

By Dan Johnson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Aluminum "Sol y Luna" Dining Chairs by Dan Johnson for Brown Jordan, Midcentury, USA H 33.5” x W 20.5” x D 21.5” / Seat Ht 17.25” Arm Ht ...

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1960s American Vintage Dan Johnson Building and Garden Elements

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Aluminum

Aluminum "Sol y Luna" Side Table by Dan Johnson for Brown Jordan

$2,400

Aluminum "Sol y Luna" Side Table by Dan Johnson for Brown Jordan

By Dan Johnson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Aluminum "Sol y Luna" Side Table by Dan Johnson for Brown Jordan, Midcentury, USA W 24” x D 14.75” x H 13.5” FDV10938 *Wear consistent ...

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1960s American Vintage Dan Johnson Building and Garden Elements

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Aluminum

Brown Jordan Set of Four '4' Hall Bradley "Calcutta" Armchairs

$7,800 / set

H 34.5 in W 22 in D 21 in

Brown Jordan Set of Four '4' Hall Bradley "Calcutta" Armchairs

By Brown Jordan

Located in North Miami, FL

Classic set of 4 Chinese Chippendale faux bamboo dining armchairs for outdoor, garden or patio. Recently powder coated in classic white over cast aluminum. Designed by Hall Bradley...

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1960s American Chinese Chippendale Vintage Dan Johnson Building and Garden Elements

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Aluminum

Pr. Vintage Brown Jordan Lounge Chairs c 1970/1980's

$750 / set

H 31 in W 25 in D 32 in

Pr. Vintage Brown Jordan Lounge Chairs c 1970/1980's

By Brown Jordan

Located in New York, NY

Pair of stylish lounge chairs by top quality maker, Brown Jordan. This pair of chic vintage lounge chairs are in very good, clean, ready to use condition, showing only light cosmeti...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Dan Johnson Building and Garden Elements

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Aluminum

Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze 'Waikiki' Rocking Chaise Lounge, circa 1960s

$6,720Sale Price|20% Off

H 20.5 in W 22 in D 70 in

Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze 'Waikiki' Rocking Chaise Lounge, circa 1960s

By Brown Jordan, Walter Lamb

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sculptural bronze 'Waikiki' rocking chaise lounge by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan. These collectible examples of functional art features curvy tubular bronze frames and rewoven with ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dan Johnson Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Set of Four Brown Jordan Neoclassical Style Garden Dining Chairs

$2,500 / set

H 34.5 in W 18.5 in D 21 in

Set of Four Brown Jordan Neoclassical Style Garden Dining Chairs

By Brown Jordan

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Neoclassical style set of four patio and garden dining chairs made by Brown Jordan. Heavy and solid cast aluminum construction with a lattice design influenced by Mario Papperzini fo...

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20th Century American Neoclassical Dan Johnson Building and Garden Elements

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Aluminum

Black Aluminum and White Vinyl Patio Set by Brown Jordan

$4,500 / set

H 25 in W 21.75 in D 23 in

Black Aluminum and White Vinyl Patio Set by Brown Jordan

By Brown Jordan

Located in Palm Springs, CA

1950’s iconic “Kantan” Patio set design by Tadao Inouye for Brown Jordan. The set has be newly professionally restored. Constructed of black powder coated aluminum and white vinyl s...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dan Johnson Building and Garden Elements

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Aluminum

Set of Four Vintage Brown Jordan Patio, Poolside Garden Chairs

$600 / set

H 31.5 in W 21 in D 23.5 in

Set of Four Vintage Brown Jordan Patio, Poolside Garden Chairs

By Brown Jordan

Located in New York, NY

Set of four vintage Brown Jordan Tropitone Leillani poolside lounge chairs, having aluminum frames and woven vinyl strap upholstery. The chairs are all structurally sound and sturdy,...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dan Johnson Building and Garden Elements

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Aluminum

Brown Jordan 'Florentine' Collection 5-piece Outdoor Dining Set

$4,750 / set

H 28.5 in Dm 48 in

Brown Jordan 'Florentine' Collection 5-piece Outdoor Dining Set

By Brown Jordan

Located in San Francisco, CA

Consisting of a round glass top table and four armchairs with openwork metal strap-work manufactured by the iconic outdoor furniture manufacturer Brown Jordan; Brown Jordan, a manuf...

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1990s American Neoclassical Dan Johnson Building and Garden Elements

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Aluminum

Brown Jordan Tamiami Beige Dining Set 4 Person Dining Set Brown Jordan Tamiami

$3,400 / set

H 36 in Dm 47.25 in

Brown Jordan Tamiami Beige Dining Set 4 Person Dining Set Brown Jordan Tamiami

By Brown Jordan

Located in Rochester, NY

Complete 5 piece Mid Century Modern set of Brown Jordan “Tamiami” patio furniture, 4 armchairs and one circular dining table. The light weight tubular aluminum frames are painted th...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dan Johnson Building and Garden Elements

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Aluminum

Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze 'Waikiki' Rocking Chaise, 1960s, New Canvas

$6,560Sale Price|20% Off

H 20.5 in W 22 in D 70 in

Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze 'Waikiki' Rocking Chaise, 1960s, New Canvas

By Brown Jordan, Walter Lamb

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sculptural bronze 'Waikiki' rocking chaise lounge by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan. These collectible examples of functional art features curvy tubular bronze frames and rewoven with ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dan Johnson Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Round Bronze Patio Coffee Table

$7,000

H 17.5 in Dm 48.5 in

Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Round Bronze Patio Coffee Table

By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Patio coffee table in patinated bronze designed by Walter Lamb and produced by Brown Jordan. The frame is described by two concentric rings of bronze with radial supports and a circu...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dan Johnson Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Black Aluminum and White Vinyl Ottoman by Brown Jordan

$800

H 14.75 in W 26 in D 25.5 in

Black Aluminum and White Vinyl Ottoman by Brown Jordan

By Brown Jordan

Located in Palm Springs, CA

1950’s black powder coated aluminum with white vinyl straps “Katan” ottoman by Brown Jordan. Newly professionally restored. Measurements: 26” wide 25.5” deep 14.75” high.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dan Johnson Building and Garden Elements

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Aluminum

Richard Frinier for Brown Jordan Florentine Garden Dining Suite

$6,800Sale Price / set|22% Off

H 36 in W 23 in D 24 in

Richard Frinier for Brown Jordan Florentine Garden Dining Suite

By Brown Jordan

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Exceptional wrought aluminum patio and garden outdoor furniture dining suite designed by Richard Frinier for Brown Jordan. From the Fl...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Dan Johnson Building and Garden Elements

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Aluminum

Previously Available Items

8 Brown Jordan Sol Y Luna Armchairs

Sold

H 34 in W 20.5 in D 23 in

8 Brown Jordan Sol Y Luna Armchairs

By Dan Johnson, Brown Jordan

Located in Palm Springs, CA

8 Brown Jordan Sol Y Luna armchairs after a Gazelle design by Dan Johnson. The chairs are aluminum and likely from the early 2000’s. They are weathered and there is wear to the finis...

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Early 2000s American Dan Johnson Building and Garden Elements

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Aluminum

1960s Brown Jordan Sol y Luna Gazelle Garden Patio Table

Sold

H 28.5 in Dm 28 in

1960s Brown Jordan Sol y Luna Gazelle Garden Patio Table

By Dan Johnson, Brown Jordan

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a Garden Patio Table by Brown Jordan. Model Sol y Luna Gazelle . Designed by Dan Johnson for Brown Jordan in 1954 Made of aluminum. Patinated. 28.5 h x 28 di...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dan Johnson Building and Garden Elements

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Aluminum

Dan Johnson for Brown Jordan

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H 23 in W 20 in D 21 in

Dan Johnson for Brown Jordan

By Dan Johnson, Brown Jordan

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A Dan Johnson designed set for Brown Jordan. The original glass has been replaced with a beautiful piece of travertine. The chairs measure approximately 20 inches wide, 21 inches dee...

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20th Century American Dan Johnson Building and Garden Elements

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Stone, Metal

Dan Johnson 'Sol Y Luna' Ottoman

Sold

H 13 in W 24 in D 15 in

Dan Johnson 'Sol Y Luna' Ottoman

By Dan Johnson, Brown Jordan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designed by Dan Johnson and produced by Brown Jordan, this ottoman is cast in aluminum with a “woven" lattice cushion, and deeply tapered legs. Suitable for indoor or outdoor use. ...

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