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Dan Johnson Tables

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.

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Creator: Dan Johnson
Dan Johnson, Side Tables, Mahogany, USA, 1950s
By Dan Johnson, Hayden Hall 1
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of mahogany side tables designed by Dan Johnson and produced by Hayden Hall Furniture, USA, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 21.25” H x 29” W x 18” H
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dan Johnson Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Brown Jordan Sol Y Luna High Top Bar Table and Bar Stools
By Brown Jordan, Dan Johnson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful set by Brown Jordan. It is a licensed adaptation in Aluminum of Dan Johnson 1950’s Gazelle design. This set has been repowder coated in a bronze color. The table is 37.5 ...
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20th Century American Dan Johnson Tables

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Aluminum

Dan Johnson Dining Table and or Desk
By Dan Johnson
Located in Chicago, IL
Dan Johnson dining table and or Desk for Arch Industries Inc. Designed 1958, manufactured by Dan Johnson Studio, Rome Italy. Travertine Marble Top wit...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dan Johnson Tables

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Travertine, Bronze, Wrought Iron

Dan Johnson "Satyr" Table
By Dan Johnson
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Three-leg satyr table by Dan Johnson. Bronze base with new glass top, inspired by images of Greco-Roman mythological figures.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Dan Johnson Tables

Materials

Bronze

Dan Johnson Gazelle Dining Table, model 33B
By Dan Johnson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dan Johnson gazelle dining table, model 33B, Dan Johnson Studio, USA 1956
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1950s American Vintage Dan Johnson Tables

Materials

Bronze

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Dan Johnson tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Dan Johnson tables are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Dan Johnson tables, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original tables by Dan Johnson 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 Raymor, Parzinger Originals, and Richard Meier. Prices for Dan Johnson tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,800 and can go as high as $35,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $18,900.

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