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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Paul Laszlo, Coffee Table, Wood, United States, 1950s
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden coffee table designed by Paul Laszlo and produced by Brown Saltman, America, 1950s.
Wood
Pair of Ebonized Mahogany Side Tables by Paul Laszlo
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Danville, CA
Pair of mahogany occasional tables by Paul Laszlo refinished in dark brown lacquer. Top quality materials and workmanship.
Mahogany
Sculptural Walnut + Glass Top Console Table by Paul László, 1950s
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare and exceptional console table designed by Paul László in the 1950s. Crafted from richly grained walnut, the sculptural base showcases László’s signature blend of organic forms...
Glass, Walnut
Paul Laszlo, Console Table, Oak, Copper, USA, 1950s
By Paul Laszlo
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and copper console table with magazine holder designed by Paul Laszlo and produced by Brown Saltman, California, USA, c. 1950s. The copper sidebars present with light oxidati...
Copper
Ebonized Oak Extension Dining Table By Paul Laszlo For Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, Paul Laszlo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century Modern ebonized oak extension dining table was designed by the Hungarian born architect and interior designer Paul Laszlo, manufactured by Brown Saltman circa 1950. ...
Oak
Paul Laszlo, Coffee Table, Walnut, Brown Saltman, United States, 1950s
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut coffee table designed by Paul Laszlo and produced by Brown Saltman, America, 1950s.
Walnut
$7,500
Paul Laszlo Side Table
By Paul Laszlo
Located in New York, NY
Architectural structure in black stained wood with inset rust-colored leather top. A very rare Laszlo form, most probably a one off creation.
Wood
Pair of End Tables by Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman
By Paul Laszlo
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of Classic end tables by Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman, signed. White wash finish.
Wood
Paul Laszlo Cocktail Table
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
Located in New York, NY
Architectural cocktail table by Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman. Dark stained mahogany top floating on two rectangular side supports. Recently refinished and signed on underside.
Mahogany
Very Rare 1950s Expandable Paul Laszlo Dining Table with 2 Leaves
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Monrovia, CA
Very Rare 1950s Expandable Paul Laszlo dining table with 2 leaves Mid-Century Modern. Very Rare Paul Laszlo Dining Table With The Iconic Architectural "Y" Legs With Original Brass Caps, With Working Table Expansion Mechanism And Pully As Seen In Pics. Guaranteed Paul Laszlo. Rare 1950s Expandable Round Paul Laszlo Dining Table In It's Three Stages, 1st Stage Is Round With No Leaves, See Pics. Second Stage Is With One Leaf Inserted, Creates An Oval Shape Dining Table, See Pic. Third Stage Is With Both Leaves, Which Creates A Larger Oval Dining Table, See Pics. Beautiful Ceruse Finish To This Rare And Gorgeous Ash "Y" Legged Dining Table. Ceruse Is A Wood Finishing That Crates A Two Toned Contrast That Accentuated The Wood Grain Of the Wooden Surface, As Seen On This Vintage Paul Laszlo Vintage Dining Table With It's 2 Leaves. The Y-shaped Architectural Legs Can Be Seen Of Paul Laszlo Earlier Custom Designs. We Guarantee This Is An Authentic Vintage Custom Paul Laszlo Dining Table With 2 Leaves With Ceruse Finish. Dimensions: Round Without Leaves 42 Inches Round...
Wood
Paul Laszlo, Flip-Top Console, Oak, USA, 1950s
By Paul Laszlo
Located in High Point, NC
An oak flip-top console table or card / dining table designed by Paul Laszlo and produced by Brown Saltman, USA, c. 1950s. Minor wear consistent with age and use. Touch-ups carried...
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table by Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, Paul Laszlo
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This exceptional vintage dining table represents California Modern Design, masterfully crafted by architect and furniture designer Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman. The piece showcases ...
Oak
Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman Mid-Century Wooden Trapezoidal Nightstands
By Brown Saltman, Paul Laszlo
Located in Queens, NY
2 American Mid-Century wooden nightstands with a slightly cerused finish, tapered trapezoidal cabinets containing a single drawer, resting on two bracket-shaped legs. (PAUL LASZLO FO...
Paul Laszlo, Coffee Table, Wood, United States, 1950s
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden coffee table designed by Paul Laszlo and produced by Brown Saltman, America, 1950s.
Wood
Night Stand or End Table by Paul Laszlo
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Danville, CA
Bi-level nightstand or end table with canted front drawer by Paul Laszlo. The table has been freshly refinished in Espresso lacquer.
Mahogany, Lacquer
1950s Mid-Century Shield Tripod Table Paul Laszlo for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Paul Laszlo
Located in Hyattsville, MD
American Early Modernist Form. Presented in Original Finish. Showing Staining and Wear, Patina to all surfaces. Table was professionally attended to, now very tight and sturdy.
Mahogany
1960s Paul Laszlo Custom Brass and Terrazzo End Tables for Goldmans Mccobb style
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Custom made end tables consisting of terrazzo and brass coated stee,l custom designed by Paul Laszlo for Goldwater’s department store in Phoenix Arizona. Goldwaters was a prominent d...
Brass
Paul Laszlo Custom Dining Table with Lucite Top
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Dining table with beautifully carved base and beveled-edge Lucite top by Paul Laszlo.
Lucite
1950s Sculptural Venetian Wall Console Table Cristallo Brass Italy
By Fontana Arte, Gio Ponti, Guglielmo Ulrich, Ico Parisi
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a 1950s Italian Regency Console Table. Made in Italy. Sculptural brass, New cristallo stone top. Unmarked. Custom made in Italy style of Gio Ponti. Dimension...
Stone, Brass, Bronze
Guillerme and Chambron oak console table 1950s/60s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Guillerme et Chambron - Brutalist Measures : 106x29cm H:100cm Material : Oak Vintage console table from the 1950s/60s, designed by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron for Votre Ma...
Oak
Edward Wormley, Console Table, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and brass console table designed by Edward Wormley and produced by Dunbar, Berne, Indiana, USA, 1950s. Dimensions: 27.375” H x 59.875” W x 21.875” D
Brass
$4,000 / set
H 20 in W 24 in D 12 in
Pair of Ebonized Grooved Oak 'Esquisse' Side Tables by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic ebonized grooved oak 'Esquisse' side tables by Design Frères.
Steel
$5,500
H 16 in W 40 in D 40 in
Black and White Checker Coffee Table w/ Storage in Walnut by John Keal 1950s
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Troy, MI
Geometric coffee table designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman USA circa 1950's Walnut base with two extending sides slanted for book display Black and white checkerboard surface in...
Laminate, Walnut
John Keal Expanding Coffee Table by Brown Saltman
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This expanding coffee table by John Keal is both handsome and versatile. When closed the rectilinear top sits on a pair of cube bases for a sim...
Formica, Walnut
Travertine Top Mahogany Side Table Designed by Paul McCobb
Located in Stamford, CT
A Paul McCobb model #8731 Travertine top bleached Mahogany end table. Calvin furniture label inside door.
Mahogany
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...
Maple
1950s Jansen Style Console Table
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Sleek metal console in the style of Maison Jansen, featuring a black glass top and classic cross-stretcher design with central rosette medallion. The tapered legs and lower curved st...
Metal
Paul Frankl, Console Table, Mahogany, Cork, USA, 1950s
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in High Point, NC
A mahogany and lacquered cork console table designed by Paul Frankl and produced by Johnson Furniture Company, USA, 1950s Multiple water rings present. The tabletop presents with a...
Mahogany, Cork
$2,065Sale Price|30% Off
H 15.56 in W 49.22 in D 14.38 in
Midcentury Minimalist Walnut Brown Rectangular Coffee Table, 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury Minimalist walnut brown rectangular coffee table, 1950s.
Walnut
Paul Frankl, Console Table, Wood, USA, 1950s
By Paul Frankl
Located in High Point, NC
A wood console table produced by Brown Saltman, USA, 1950s. Designed attributed to Paul Frankl, Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.375"H x 42.0"W x 17.875"D All items ship from High ...
Wood
Paul Laszlo Early & Important Monumental Coffee Table, 1930s
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Coronado, CA
This early and important one-of-a-kind coffee table was designed by Paul Laszlo in the late 1930s, commissioned for a private residence. At just over 5 feet across, this monumental t...
Bronze, Copper
Bookcase Table by Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
Located in South Charleston, WV
Bordering Mid-Century Modernism with Art Deco styling is this wonderful bookcase table by Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman, produced 1962 judging from the marks but possibly earlier. Ma...
Mahogany
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H 15.25 in W 60 in D 25 in
A mid century modern Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman cantilevered coffee table.
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A mid century modern Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman blonde mahogany cantilevered coffee table. A Classic design by Paul Laszlo for the prominent California design company Brown Saltman.
Mahogany
Paul Laszlo, Coffee Table, Wood, USA, 1950s
By Paul Laszlo
Located in High Point, NC
A wood coffee table designed by Paul Laszlo and produced by Brown Saltman, USA, 1950s.
Wood
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H 20.08 in W 20.87 in D 17.52 in
Pair of Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman Side Tables or Nightstands in Ash, 1950s
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of refinished Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman Side Tables or Nightstands in Ash, USA 1950s. Each Nightstand features one drawer. Paul Laszlo's (1900-1993) design philosophy was ...
Wood, Ash
Paul Laszlo Triangular Mahogany Side Table for Glenn of California
By Paul Laszlo, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Side table by Paul Laszlo for Glenn of California, c.1950s. The table features an oiled mahogany triangular table top and base. The table sit...
Mahogany
Paul Laszlo Floating Travertine Stone Top Coffee Table for Brown Saltman
By Paul Laszlo, 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...
Travertine
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
Paul Laszlo Long Rectangular Display Coffee Table
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Long rectangular midcentury coffee table. The top frame holds a clear glass insert to see through an angled lower display shelf. A...
Wood
Sleek Paul Laszlo Console
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek Paul Lazslo console with fluted sides.
Marble
Paul Laszlo Sculpted Console Table for Brown Saltman
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek and curvature console table designed by fame Hungarian-born modern architect and interior designer Paul Laszlo. This example was designed in collaboration with California compa...
Wood, Mahogany, Walnut
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H 18.25 in W 18 in D 29 in
Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Side Table, Refinished
By Brown Saltman, Paul Laszlo
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern mahogany nightstand or occasional side table By Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman USA, 1950s Measures: 18" W x 29" D x 18.25" H. Professionally ...
Mahogany