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John Keal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

At a time when many furniture makers were turning to cheaper materials for mass production, mid-century modern designer John Keal didn't shy away from utilizing quality woods in his work, like mahogany and walnut to create his coffee tables, cabinets and benches.

While little is known about Keal, he was part of a powerhouse group that collaborated with Los Angeles furniture manufacturer Brown-Saltman in the 1940s and ‘50s. Other designers who had partnered with the firm during the mid-20th century included Greta Magnusson Grossman, Paul Frankl, Paul Laszlo, and Gilbert Rohde, a New York City-born designer who would help legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer Herman Miller avert financial disaster during the Great Depression.

Brown-Saltman was established in 1923 and initially specialized in reproductions of furniture in period styles. When cofounder David Saltman met Frankl, the firm had discontinued its Early California collection and was producing modern furniture. 

The Austrian-born Frankl was already a big name in decorating in California in the late 1930s — his clients were Hollywood movie stars who were drawn to pieces such as his Art Deco-style Skyscraper series and other biomorphically shaped designs that showed the influence of Chinese and Japanese forms (Brown-Saltman’s offerings were frequently demonstrative of Asian influences). Frankl had become interested in producing inexpensive furniture for middle-class consumers, and his 1940s-era collaboration with Brown-Saltman was a success — print advertisements touted his name as well as the fact that these furnishings, which drew on the clean lines of chrome-framed Bauhaus pieces but instead integrated organic materials, were intended for modern homes. 

Keal’s work also fit snugly into what we now call California modernism, which derived from the Bauhaus and International Style movements, and revolutionized the way we build homes today, not only in the Golden State but across the globe. Keal created sleek end tables in walnut and topped with enameled copper and upholstered low-profile dining chairs framed in bleached mahogany for Brown-Saltman as well as other West Coast mid-century brands such as Glenn of California and Modeline

Find vintage John Keal seating, storage pieces and tables on 1stDibs.

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Creator: John Keal
John Keal Six Drawer Dresser for Brown Saltman
By John Keal
Located in San Diego, CA
This John Keal dresser has it all: amazing construction, clean lines, and rich walnut woodgrain. This 6-drawer dresser is the perfect dresser: it features beautiful book-matched waln...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Keal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

John Keal for Brown Saltman Highboy Dresser
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
John Keal for Brown Saltman Mid-Century Modern mahogany highboy dresser with four drawers and maker's mark.   
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Keal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

John Keal for Brown Saltman Mid Century Bleached Mahogany Lowboy Dresser
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Countryside, IL
John Keal for Brown Saltman Mid Century Bleached Mahogany Lowboy Dresser This lowboy measures: 74 wide x 20 deep x 39.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we ca...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Keal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

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 John Keal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

John Keal for Brown Saltman Mid Century Bleached Mahogany Highboy Dresser
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Countryside, IL
John Keal for Brown Saltman Mid Century Bleached Mahogany Highboy Dresser This highboy measures: 40 wide x 22 deep x 50 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we ca...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Keal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

John Keal, Dresser, Wood, Brass, USA, 1950s
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
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 John Keal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

1950's John Keal design for Brown-Saltman Low Credenza Cabinet
By John Keal
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Mid-century four-door very low cabinet designed by John Keal for Brown-Saltman. Gorgeous walnut grain throughout. Nickel-plated pulls and back plate. Exceptionally versatile piece of furniture which could be used as a bench, entry way cabinet...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern John Keal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Mid Century Modern Serving Bar Cart with Hot Plate by Brown Saltman, c1960s
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Chino Hills, CA
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, authentic mid-century modern serving cart, designed by the esteemed John Keal for Brown Saltman in the 1960s. A perfect blend of fun...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Keal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal, Brass

John Keal Walnut Dresser with Metal Accent Pulls 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 precis...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Keal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum, Brass

1950s John Keal Petite Buffet for Brown Saltman Philippine Mahogany Credenza
By John Keal
Located in Monrovia, CA
1950s John Keal petite buffet for brown Saltman Philippine mahogany credenza john Keal Philippine mahogany wooden petite buffet. This rarely seen...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Keal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

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 John Keal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Low Sideboard in Walnut by John Keal for Brown-Saltman
By John Keal
Located in Kensington, MD
- From respected the respected mid-century decorator line by John Keal for Brown-Saltman, we offer this refined cabinet. - Low in stance, it could fit many purposes, perhaps under a ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Keal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

John Keal for Brown Saltman Mid-Century Cane Lowboy
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
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 John Keal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Cane, Wood

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 John Keal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Abalone, Formica, Hardwood, Mahogany

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 John Keal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Chrome

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 John Keal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Composition

John Keal Wall Unit / Vitrine with Drawers for Brown Saltman
By John Keal
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This versatile Mid-Century Modern vitrine / wall unit designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman features four shelves behind original sliding glass doors atop a sculptural rendered two...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Keal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Mahogany

Rare John Keal Buffet or Credenza for Brown Saltman
By John Keal
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This Mid-Century Modern buffet or credenza by John Keal for Brown Saltman features three storage drawers and a cabinet behind a pair of double doors. The unit rests on a sculptured l...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Keal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

John Keal Walnut Dresser for Brown Saltman Mid Century Danish Modern 1960s USA
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For Your Consideration: Clean Classic Danish Modern Walnut Wood Dresser by John Keal for Brown Saltman Original Unrestored Very Good Vintage Condition. Consider as a storage buffet o...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Keal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

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John Keal case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.

John Keal 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 John Keal case pieces and storage cabinets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original case pieces and storage cabinets by John Keal 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 Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Mengel Furniture Co., and Heritage Furniture. Prices for John Keal 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 $6,550, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,425.

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