Walter Lamb Building and Garden Elements

American

Forward-looking architect Walter Lamb is best known for his revolutionary and widely loved patio furniture — he salvaged metal tubing from sunken ships in Pearl Harbor in the 1940s to create alluring chaise longues and other pieces for the backyard. His vintage furniture designs have been adorning patios worldwide for almost a century.

Trained as an architect at the University of California Berkeley campus, Lamb found himself in Hawaii during the 1940s. This period was a time of growth for furniture designers and manufacturers, as veterans were returning to the United States, getting married and starting families. These folks needed practical furniture for their new homes, and as the movement we now call mid-century modern took shape, imaginative architects and furniture makers would fill that need. Lamb was one such innovator.

Lamb worked the shaped tubing and fittings he’d gathered from battleship wreckage into proper frames and wrapped the structures in marine-grade cotton cording to create comfortable, element-proof outdoor furniture. Today his patio furniture has an esteemed place in the history of design. In fact, furniture enthusiasts are eager to restore and collect his iconic aged furniture rather than purchase reproductions.

Postwar California would become reputable as a manufacturing center for versatile furniture intended for both indoor and outdoor spaces. Seating, tables and other items — often made with rattan — produced by the likes of McGuire and Brown Jordan became a defining feature of organic modern living, a style that still characterizes many California interiors and influences innumerable design firms. Pasadena’s then-new Brown Jordan picked up Lamb’s designs, which eventually included dining tables, side tables and coffee and cocktail tables. And along with these furnishings, Lamb's sculptural vintage seating — his curvaceous lounge chairs and armchairs with cotton cord seats — while perfect for your fire pit, shouldn’t be relegated to outdoors-only settings.

Lamb received much acclaim for his work. The Museum of Modern Art in New York recognized his 1940s-era outdoor furniture for Brown Jordan with a design award.

On 1stDibs, find a noteworthy collection of vintage Walter Lamb furniture.

Creator: Walter Lamb

Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Dining Set with Four Rocking Chairs

$35,000 / set

Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Dining Set with Four Rocking Chairs

By Brown Jordan, Walter Lamb

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Patio dining set featuring a round dining table with four bronze rocking chairs designed by Walter Lamb and produced by Brown Jordan. The chairs have a sculptural shape, with a singl...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Walter Lamb Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Chaise Lounge

$9,500

Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Chaise Lounge

By Brown Jordan, Walter Lamb

Located in Los Angeles, CA

S-Lounge patio chair by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan. Graceful even for a Lamb design, the chaise lounge is rendered in bronze tubing with a seat of woven yacht cord. Its namesake ar...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Walter Lamb Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Rocking Chair

$6,500 / item

Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Rocking Chair

By Brown Jordan, Walter Lamb

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A bronze rocking chair designed by Walter Lamb and produced by Brown Jordan. The chair has a sculptural shape, with a single formation of tubular bronze forming the backrest, arms, e...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Walter Lamb Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Bronze Dining Table Model C-2700 by Walter Lamb, 1950s

$3,800

Bronze Dining Table Model C-2700 by Walter Lamb, 1950s

By Walter Lamb

Located in Hamburg, PA

Iconic and highly collectible Walter Lamb Model C-2700 bronze patio dining table, the 48-inch version. Designed in the late 1940s and produced by Brown Jordan throughout the 1950s an...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Walter Lamb Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

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

$8,400

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 Walter Lamb Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Wide Lounge Chair

$6,500 / item

Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Wide Lounge Chair

By Brown Jordan, Walter Lamb

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wide patio lounge chair by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan. The chair has a simple construction in tubular bronze with a patinated finish, with rounded squares serving as runners on e...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Walter Lamb Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Pair of Walter Lamb Bronze Chaise Lounges for Brown Jordan, Model C-4700, 1960

$18,000 / set

Pair of Walter Lamb Bronze Chaise Lounges for Brown Jordan, Model C-4700, 1960

By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Walter Lamb Bronze Chaise Lounges for Brown Jordan, Model C-4700, 1960 A rare pair of outdoor chaise lounges designed by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan, Model C-4700, produced ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Walter Lamb Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Bronze Patio Sleigh Chair by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan

$8,000

Bronze Patio Sleigh Chair by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan

By Brown Jordan, Walter Lamb

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A low lounge chair, known as the “Sleigh Chair,” by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan. A continuous length of tubular bronze serves as the frame of a scooped seat, bends beneath the chair...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Walter Lamb Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Occasional Table

$4,500

Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Occasional Table

By Brown Jordan, Walter Lamb

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A patio side 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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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Walter Lamb Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Ottoman

$4,500 / item

Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Ottoman

By Brown Jordan, Walter Lamb

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A bronze ottoman by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan. The ottoman has simple construction in tubular bronze with a patinated finish, with rounded squares serving as runners on each side....

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Walter Lamb Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Early Walter Lamb Bronze & Canvas Patio Chaise Lounge

$9,500

Early Walter Lamb Bronze & Canvas Patio Chaise Lounge

By Walter Lamb

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The late 1940s or early 1950s early S-Lounge patio chair by Walter Lamb predating his partnership with Brown Jordan. The chaise lounge is rendered in thick bronze tubing with a canva...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Walter Lamb Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze & Vinyl Patio Wide Lounge Chair

$6,500

Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze & Vinyl Patio Wide Lounge Chair

By Brown Jordan, Walter Lamb

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wide patio lounge chair by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan. The chair has a simple construction in tubular bronze with a patinated finish, with rounded squares serving as runners on e...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Walter Lamb Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Dining Table

$8,500 / item

Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Dining Table

By Brown Jordan, Walter Lamb

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A patio dining table in patinated bronze designed by Walter Lamb and produced by Brown Jordan. The round frame is described by two concentric rings of bronze with radial supports and...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Walter Lamb Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Three Seater Bench

$15,000

Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Three Seater Bench

By Brown Jordan, Walter Lamb

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bronze three seater bench by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan. The bench has simple construction in tubular bronze with a patinated finish. The bench has four rounded square supports and...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Walter Lamb Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Round Dining Table

$9,500 / item

Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Round Dining Table

By Brown Jordan, Walter Lamb

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A patio dining table in patinated bronze designed by Walter Lamb and produced by Brown Jordan. The round frame is described by two concentric rings of bronze with radial supports and...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Walter Lamb Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Square Side Table

$4,800

Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Square Side Table

By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A side table in patinated bronze designed by Walter Lamb and produced by Brown Jordan. The table has a square shape with rounded corners, supported by four legs in matching bronze. T...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Walter Lamb Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Original Vintage Walter Lamb Large Round Coffee Table

$12,500

Original Vintage Walter Lamb Large Round Coffee Table

By Walter Lamb

Located in Chicago, IL

Walter lamb large round coffee table. Original textured Glass. 2 chips as noted in photos.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Walter Lamb Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Bronze Patio Square Dining Table by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan

$6,000 / item

Bronze Patio Square Dining Table by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan

By Brown Jordan, Walter Lamb

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A small patio dining or a card table in patinated bronze designed by Walter Lamb and produced by Brown Jordan. The table has a square shape with rounded corners, supported by four ha...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Walter Lamb Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Rocking Chair

$6,500

Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Rocking Chair

By Brown Jordan, Walter Lamb

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A bronze rocking chair designed by Walter Lamb and produced by Brown Jordan. The chair has a sculptural shape, with a single formation of tubular bronze forming the backrest, arms, e...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Walter Lamb Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Two Seater Settee

$25,000

Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Two Seater Settee

By Brown Jordan, Walter Lamb

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bronze two seater settee by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan. The settee has a beautiful curved construction in tubular bronze with a patinated verdigris finish. The sofa has one rounded support at the middle of the sofa and a stretcher that runs the length of the piece. The arm rests carry the same curved detail with double bronze tubing. This piece has been newly reroped. All Walter Lamb patio furniture at DEN has been restored with the utmost attention to the designer’s original specifications. We rope all seating...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Walter Lamb Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Round Bronze Patio Coffee Table

$7,000

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 Walter Lamb Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Round 36" Bronze Patio Coffee Table

$6,000 / item

Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Round 36" 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 Walter Lamb Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Set of Four Early Walter Lamb Bronze & Canvas Dining Chairs

$16,000 / set

Set of Four Early Walter Lamb Bronze & Canvas Dining Chairs

By Walter Lamb

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of four early dining chairs by Walter Lamb dating from the late 40s or early 50s, predating his work with Brown Jordan. The set consists of two armchairs and two side chairs that...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Walter Lamb Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Restored Rare 14 Piece Méandre Outdoor Patio Set by Walter Lamb for Pacific Iron

$29,999Sale Price / set|40% Off

Restored Rare 14 Piece Méandre Outdoor Patio Set by Walter Lamb for Pacific Iron

By Walter Lamb, Pacific Iron

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This expansive 14-piece patio set, crafted by designer Walter Lamb for Pacific Iron Products Co in Los Angeles, features his iconic wave motif adorning each table and chair base. The...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Walter Lamb Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

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

$8,200

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

By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan

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 Walter Lamb Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Side Table

$4,000 / item

Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Side Table

By Brown Jordan, Walter Lamb

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Patio side table designed by Walter Lamb and produced by Brown Jordan. The table frame is bronze tubing with a verdigris patina with an inset hammered glass tabletop. Two curved rail...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Walter Lamb Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Bronze Patio Beach Table with Wood Top by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan

$4,800

Bronze Patio Beach Table with Wood Top by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan

By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The WT-3715 Beach Table designed by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan features a tubular bronze frame and a new oak slatted wood tabletop. Recalling Lamb’s earlier work, the table has mol...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Walter Lamb Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Three Seater Sofa

$35,000

Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Three Seater Sofa

By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bronze three seater sofa by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan. The sofa has a beautiful curved construction in tubular bronze with a patinated verdigris finish. The sofa has two rounded s...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Walter Lamb Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Three Seater Sofa

$35,000

Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Three Seater Sofa

By Brown Jordan, Walter Lamb

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bronze three seater sofa by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan. The sofa has a beautiful curved construction in tubular bronze with a patinated verdigris finish. The sofa has two rounded supports at the middle of the sofa and a stretcher that runs the length of the piece. The arm rests carry the same curved detail with double bronze tubing. This sofa retains its original vinyl cording...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Walter Lamb Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Bronze Patio Beach Table with Wood Top by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan

$4,000

Bronze Patio Beach Table with Wood Top by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan

By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The WT-3715 Beach Table designed by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan features a tubular bronze frame and a slatted wood tabletop in Philippine Mahogany. Recalling Lamb’s earlier work, the table has molded curves in the runners that act as the feet of the piece. The horizontal profile makes this table a perfect pairing for the lower profiles of the Sleigh Chair or Waikiki Lounge...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Walter Lamb Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Walter Lamb building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.

Walter Lamb building and garden elements 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 Walter Lamb building and garden elements, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original building and garden elements by Walter Lamb 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 building and garden elements by Ficks Reed, Richard Schultz, and Robert Maxwell. Prices for Walter Lamb building and garden elements can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $4,000 and can go as high as $35,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $9,500.