The suave architect and interior designer Paul Laszlo made his reputation in Hollywood, where his clients included Barbara Stanwyck, Cary Grant and Elizabeth Taylor. He was aligned to no artistic or design movements, relying on his own carefully honed instincts to create his celebrated lounge chairs, tables, dressers and other furnishings. From the late 1930s to the 1960s, Laszlo’s name was a byword for sumptuous modernity among members of the smart set.
Born in Hungary in 1900, Laszlo learned about quality from his father, a prosperous furniture manufacturer. He studied design in Vienna and had his technical training in Stuttgart, Germany, where, at age 27, he established an upscale design business that gained an international reputation. Nine years later, with the Nazis in power, Laszlo, a Jew, left Germany for the United States and made his way to Los Angeles. There, he established an interior design office in Beverly Hills and was pleased to find that his Stuttgart credentials carried weight.
While he took many commercial assignments for American department stores, custom residential work was Laszlo’s stock in trade. He turned his hand to every element in a room, “down to the last ashtray,” Time magazine once wrote. Like his clients, Laszlo appreciated luxury — not the luxury of rare and precious materials, but the luxury of rich colors and textures, and deep comforts. He had a contemporary élan, exemplified by spaces that were bright, airy, uncluttered and up-to-date.
The classic earmarks of Laszlo’s furnishings are generous proportions and, in the case of his Paddle and Plank armchairs, namesake armrests that are flat and wide, the perfect spot to rest a cocktail. His case goods, tables and dining chairs have clean, elegant lines; they are simply formed yet warm, with interesting details such as woven veneer door fronts.
In recent years, Laszlo’s designs have found a new audience among fans of his easygoing modernism. Prices are in the neighborhood of $5,000 for his vintage cabinets, and from $8,000 to upwards of $20,000 for seating pieces, which are generally found in pairs or groups of six or more.
There was a reason that Laszlo’s work was so admired in the mid-20th century: every design contributes to an environment that is comfortable and elegant — at once robust and relaxed.
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Expertly Restored - California Modernist "Basket Weave" Dresser by Paul Laszlo
By Brown Saltman, Paul Laszlo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare Paul László “Basket Weave” dresser for Brown Saltman is a remarkable example of California modern design, combining architectural structure wit...
Wood, Oak
Paul Laszlo, Dresser, Oak, USA, 1950s
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
Located in High Point, NC
An oak dresser designed designed by Paul Laszlo and produced by Brown Saltman, USA, 1950s.
Oak
Paul Laszlo, Dresser, Oak, USA, 1950s
By Paul Laszlo
Located in High Point, NC
An oak dresser designed by Paul Laszlo and produced by Brown Saltman, USA, 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.25"H x 62.0"W x 18.5"D All items ship from High Point, North Carol...
Wood, Oak
MCM Blonde Birch Buffet w/ China Cabinet by Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Elegant Mid-Century Modern buffet with china cabinet designed by Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman. Crafted in warm blonde birch, it features clean architectural lines, sculpted drawer f...
Glass, Birch
Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman Mid Century Chests of Drawers Dresser - Pair
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman Mid Century Chest of Drawers Dresser - Pair Each chest of drawers measures: 36 wide x 18.75 deep x 33.75 inches high Great Vintage Condition - Minor S...
Wood
Paul Laszlo Mid Century Chest of Drawers
By Brown Saltman, Paul Laszlo
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul Laszlo Mid Century Chest of Drawers This chest of drawers measures: 37.75 wide x 18.5 deep x 33.25 high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much deta...
Wood
Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman Basket Weave Front Double Door Cabinet
By Brown Saltman, Paul Laszlo
Located in Hanover, MA
Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman (signed) basket weave double door cabinet in American white oak newly refinished in dark walnut. Originally this cabinet was blonde and contained GE Mu...
Oak
Paul Laszlo, Dresser, Oak, USA, 1950s
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
Located in High Point, NC
An oak dresser designed designed by Paul Laszlo and produced by Brown Saltman, USA, 1950s.
Oak
Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman Ebonized Dresser or Credenza, Newly Refinished
By Brown Saltman, Paul Laszlo
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern ebonized mahogany 21-drawer "Treasure Chest" long dresser or credenza By Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman USA, 1950s Measures: 74" W x...
Mahogany
MCM Bleached Oak Basket Weave China Cabinet by Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored Mid-century bleached oak "Basket Weave" china cabinet designed by Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman. This classic California Modern cabinet features breakfront along the base an...
Oak
Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman Mid Century Basket Weave Bleached Oak Desk
By Brown Saltman, Paul Laszlo
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman Mid Century Basket Weave Bleached Oak Desk This desk measures: 63.5 wide x 18.5 deep x 28.25 high, with a chair...
Oak
Signed Lucite and Chrome Étagère by Charles Hollis Jones
By Paul Laszlo, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A glamorous clear acrylic and polish chrome with glass shelves étagère design in 1973 by renowned American design Charles Hollis Jones for Paul Laszlo. The étagère is in original con...
Chrome
Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman Mid Century Oak Basketweave Dresser
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman Mid Century Oak Basketweave Dresser This lowboy measures: 61.75 wide x 18.5 deep x 33.25 inches high Great Vintage ...
Oak
Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman Basket woven Chest of Drawers cabinet
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A six drawer chest by Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman. Oak veneer with 100’s of individual tiles laid in an an interwoven basket weave pattern. Great texture and warmth. This exceedin...
Oak
Billy Haines Style Dark Walnut White Lacquered /Leather Cabinet/Chest Metal Leg
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Westport, CT
William "Billy" Haines style, dark walnut hand rubbed, and off white lacquered bureau, cabinet angled design middle is shorter depth than ends and center door is lacquered leather, w...
Brass
Paul Laszlo "Basket Weave" Dresser for Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, Paul Laszlo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning oak dresser designed by Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman c.1950s, USA. This classic California Modern design features six generous sized drawers all showcasing Laszlo's textu...
Oak
Paul Laszlo Mid-Century Modern Credenza for Brown Saltman, 1950s
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
An iconic credenza by Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman. This signature piece is made of maple wood with unique handles and plentiful storage. Measurements: 74" wide, 20" deep, and 37" ...
Maple
Rare Paul László for Brown-Saltman Basket Weave Sideboard/Credenza
By Paul Laszlo
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stunning and rare ash credenza or sideboard designed by Paul László for Brown Saltman c.1950s ,USA as part of the "Basket Weave" collection; this classic California Modern design f...
Ash
Rare Bookcase or Dry Bar by Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman, c1950
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bookcase or bar designed for Brown Saltman by "architect to the stars" Paul Laszlo, c1950. The Bookcase is executed in a dark forest green over mahogany and features opposing X-bases...
Wood
1950 Credenza by Paul Laszlo
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice and iconic credenza by Paul Laszlo, it is his signature piece with these special handles, it is made of maple wood, the color and the patina is much nicer in person, it i...
Maple, Wood
Sleek Sideboard by Paul Laszlo
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom sleek sideboard by Paul Laszlo made in 1973. Total of four drawers on top and two storage compartments with four doors.
Wood
H 30.5 in W 71.25 in D 18 in
Glenn of California Walnut Dresser by Richard Thompson
By Glenn of California, Richard Thompson
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Introducing a stunning vintage walnut dresser designed by Richard Thompson, crafted by Glenn of California in the 1950s. This piece embodies mid-century modern elegance and functiona...
Rosewood, Walnut
H 25.99 in W 69.69 in D 20.08 in
Dresser from S.A.F.F.A, 1950s
By Saffa
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Set of maple and myrtle briar dressers and nightstands. Brass tips and handles. Retro-treated glass top from the Gris company of Varedo. Very interesting; under the top there are mar...
Brass
H 77.25 in W 53.75 in D 16 in
MCM 1 Piece Kroehler China Hutch Cabinet Glass Shelves Carved Handles
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely Mid-Century Modern one-piece Kroehler china cabinet or hutch with adjustable glass shelves, brass plated sculpted handles and hinges, lig...
Metal
H 32 in W 72 in D 20 in
1950s Paul Frankl Moroccan Red Lacquered Double Dresser / Chest of Drawers
By Paul Frankl
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Iconic Paul Frankl 10-drawer chest with freshly polished brass X pulls, refinished and shown in Moroccan Red Lacquer from Frankl's Debonair Collection for Johnson Furniture. Pair Available. Please note buyer has the option to select any color for professional refinishing to match the desired interior. Certainly one of Paul Frankl's most celebrated designs, the chest is timeless and pairs well with contemporary, eclectic and mid century decor. Paul Frankl was known in the Art Deco period for his architectural skyscraper...
Lacquer
H 29.75 in W 72 in D 20 in
John Kapel Walnut Dresser by Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, John Kapel
Located in Highland, IN
A great design with several subtle details, this walnut dresser designed by John Kapel for Glenn of California features eight drawers with sculpted pulls. 29.75"h X 72"w X 20"d
Walnut
H 34.65 in W 60.63 in D 21.66 in
Mid Century Italian Chest of Drawers
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Introducing a stunning mid-century Italian chest on legs, an exquisite piece that seamlessly marries timeless elegance with functional design. This meticulously restored chest featur...
Rosewood
H 27 in W 41.75 in D 16.75 in
Mid century swedish elm chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century Swedish elm chest of drawers circa 1960. Fine quality Swedish chest which offers the best of both worlds with drawers and cupboard space. Chest fitted with 3 central gr...
Steel
H 26.5 in W 35.5 in D 16.25 in
Mid century Swedish elm chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century Swedish elm chest of drawers circa 1940. We are pleased to offer this fully restored chest of drawers which echoes strongly with the art deco period. Veneered in a stri...
Elm
H 40.56 in W 29.14 in D 16.15 in
Mid Century Teak Chest of Drawers, Scandinavian Modern Dresser, 1960s
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
Elegant mid-century modern chest of drawers in warm teak veneer, dating from the 1960s. The piece features a clean Scandinavian silhouette with six spacious drawers, sculpted recesse...
Teak
H 33 in W 59 in D 18 in
Paul Laszlo, Dresser, Oak, USA, 1950s
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
Located in High Point, NC
An oak dresser designed designed by Paul Laszlo and produced by Brown Saltman, USA, 1950s.
Oak
H 50 in W 48 in D 19 in
Paul McCobb, American Modern, Walnut, Highboy Dresser, USA, 1970s
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Stamford, CT
Paul McCobb, American Modern, Walnut, Highboy Dresser, USA, 1970s American modern gentleman's chest designed by Paul McCobb for the "Irwin Collection" produced by Calvin Furniture c...
Brass
H 41 in W 43 in D 19 in
Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman Basket Weave Front Double Door Cabinet
By Brown Saltman, Paul Laszlo
Located in Hanover, MA
Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman (signed) basket weave double door cabinet in American white oak newly refinished in dark walnut. Originally this cabinet was blonde and contained GE Mu...
Oak
H 28.5 in W 63.25 in D 18.5 in
Paul László for Brown Saltman Mid Century Basket Weave Desk/Vanity
By Paul Laszlo
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stunning ash desk designed by Paul László for Brown Saltman c.1950s ,USA as part of the "Basket Weave" collection; this classic California Modern design features two cabinet doors ...
Ash
H 33.5 in W 61.75 in D 18.5 in
Paul László for Brown Saltman Six-Drawer Ash Dresser/Cabinet
By Paul Laszlo
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stunning textured ash dresser designed by Paul László for Brown Saltman c.1950s ,USA as part of the "Basket Weave" collection; this classic California Modern design features six dr...
Ash
H 53.25 in W 37.75 in D 18.5 in
Paul Laszlo "Basket Weave" Highboy Dresser for Brown Saltman
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning tall oak dresser designed by Paul Lazlo for Brown Saltman c.1950s, USA as part of the "Basket Weave" collection. This classic California Modern design features two cabinet...
Oak
H 53.25 in W 37.75 in D 18 in
Paul Laszlo "Basket Weave" Highboy Dresser for Brown Saltman
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning tall oak dresser designed by Paul Lazlo for Brown Saltman c.1950s, USA as part of the "Basket Weave" collection. This classic California Modern design features two cabinet...
Oak
H 32.5 in W 62 in D 18.5 in
Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman Basket Weave Dresser in Oak
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
Located in Dallas, TX
An iconic, beautifully crafted dresser by Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman.
Oak
H 30.5 in W 54 in D 18 in
Paul Laszlo Mahogany Console for Brown Saltman
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Console by Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman, c.1950s, USA. This sideboard features a mahogany body and rectangular legs connected with a single stretcher. The case piece contains three ...
Mahogany
H 34 in W 60 in D 19 in
Dresser by Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Dallas, TX
A mahogany chest of drawers designed by Paul Laszlo for brown saltman.
Mahogany
H 29.75 in W 53 in D 26.5 in
Paul Laszlo, Freeform Desk, Oak, Brown Saltman, USA, 1940s
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
Located in High Point, NC
A freeform oak desk designed by Paul Laszlo and produced by Brown Saltman, USA, 1940s.
Oak
H 37 in W 74 in D 20 in
Midcentury Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman Dresser Nightstand & 2 Twin Headboards
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Paul Laszlo for brown saltman dresser, nightstand, and 2 twin headboards. An absolutely stunning bedroom set from Paul Laszlo. The main "treasure c...
Wood
H 33.5 in W 37.75 in D 18.5 in
Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman Pair of Nightstands or Chest of Drawers
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of nightstands or chest of drawers in oak by Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman. Wonderful Basketweave design on drawer fronts. Three generous sized drawers.
Oak
H 36.25 in W 36 in D 15.5 in
Paul Laszlo Bar Cabinet for Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, Paul Laszlo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bar cabinet by Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman, c.1957. This cabinet features a mahogany body and X-shaped legs with a pull down front. The top portion features vertical separation and...
Mahogany
H 28.5 in W 54 in D 13 in
Expertly Restored - Paul Laszlo Bookcase with Glass Doors for Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, Paul Laszlo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century modern bookcase designed by Paul Laszlo and manufactured for Brown Saltman in United States circa 1950s. This iconic design features a walnut-stained mahogany case with a...
Mahogany