Walter Lamb Armchairs
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.
to
1
1
Height
to
Width
to
Depth
to
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
29
400
267
248
231
Creator: Walter Lamb
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Dining Armchair
By Brown Jordan, Walter Lamb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A model C1700A patio armchair in patinated bronze, designed by Walter Lamb and produced by Brown Jordan. The chair has a tubular frame supported by a bent bronze runner and arm on ea...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Walter Lamb Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
Related Items
Walter Gropius, Armchairs, Birch, Austria, 1950s
By Walter Gropius, Thonet
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of birch armchairs designed by Walter Gropius and produced by Thonet, Austria, c. 1950s.
Seat Height: 17.5"
Category
1950s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Walter Lamb Armchairs
Materials
Birch
Walter Lamb Square Lounge Chair
By Walter Lamb
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Walter Lamb Bronze and Rope Lounge Chair
Manufactured by Brown Jordan
Beautiful natural patina
Category
1960s American Vintage Walter Lamb Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
Brown Jordan Nomad Garden Patio Poolside Chaise Lounge Ca. 1970's
By Brown Jordan
Located in New York, NY
Classic 1970's California Modern style garden, patio, poolside, chaise lounge from the Nomad series by Brown Jordan. The chaise has a lightweight aluminum frame and sophisticated can...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Walter Lamb Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Walter Lamb Rope Ottoman
By Walter Lamb
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Walter lamb Rope Ottoman
Manufactured by Brown Jordan
Beautiful natural Verdigris surface
Category
1960s American Vintage Walter Lamb Armchairs
Materials
Copper
Walter Lamb, Chaise Longue, Bronze, Fabric, USA, 1955
By Brown Jordan, Walter Lamb
Located in High Point, NC
A bronze and fabric cord chaise longue designed by Walter Lamb and produced by Brown Jordan, USA, c. 1955.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Walter Lamb Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
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 ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Walter Lamb Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
H 20.5 in W 22 in D 70 in
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze 'Waikiki' Rocking Chaise, 1960s, New Canvas
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 ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Walter Lamb Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
H 20.5 in W 22 in D 70 in
Bronze Chaise by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan ca' 1950's
By Walter Lamb
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unusual, early production chaise by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan, ca' 1950's. Beautiful patina, frame polished, new cotton cording.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Walter Lamb Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
Walter Lamb Arm Chairs
By Walter Lamb
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Walter Lamb Arm Chairs.
Manufactured by Brown Jordan
Beautiful natural verdigris surface
Set of 6
Category
1960s American Vintage Walter Lamb Armchairs
Materials
Copper
1960s Gazelle Sol y Luna Patio Chairs by Dan Johnson for Brown Jordan
By Brown Jordan, Dan Johnson
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a pair of patio chairs designed by Dan Johnson for Brown Jordan, circa the 1960s. Model Sol y Luna Dining Chairs.
Made of Aluminum.
Set of 2 Gazelle Chairs.
G...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Walter Lamb Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Daumiller Dining Armchair in Golden Pine for GUBI
By Rainer Daumiller, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Daumiller Dining Armchair in Golden Pine for GUBI
Solid in construction, simple in form, and sculptural in expression, the Daumiller dining armchair reflects designer Rainer Daumill...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Walter Lamb Armchairs
Materials
Pine
Daumiller Dining Armchair in Brown/Black Pine for GUBI
By Gubi, Rainer Daumiller
Located in Glendale, CA
Daumiller Dining Armchair in Brown/Black Pine for GUBI
Solid in construction, simple in form, and sculptural in expression, the Daumiller Armchair reflects designer Rainer Daumille...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Walter Lamb Armchairs
Materials
Pine
Previously Available Items
Pair of Original Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Armchairs, New Cording, circa 1960
By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredible pair of highly sought after and collectible armchairs by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan. These rare original early production examples are from the early years of Lamb's ...
Category
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Walter Lamb Armchairs
Materials
Bronze, Copper
H 32 in W 21.5 in D 23.5 in
Set of Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Armchairs and Ottomans, c. 1960
By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This listing is for a pair of Walter Lamb armchairs and a pair of Walter Lamb ottomans with new cording. Four pieces in total.
Gorgeous and highly sought-after collectors items, ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Walter Lamb Armchairs
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Pair of Original Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Armchairs, New Cording, circa 1960
By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredible pair of highly sought after and collectible armchairs by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan. These rare original early production examples are from the early years of Lamb's ...
Category
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Walter Lamb Armchairs
Materials
Bronze, Copper
H 32 in W 21.5 in D 22.5 in
Walter Lamb Pair of Classic Bronze Chairs
By Walter Lamb
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A great pair of Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan occasional chairs. Frames with beautiful bronze finish and patina, newly recorderd with cotton cord.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Walter Lamb Armchairs
Materials
Copper
Walter Lamb Lounge Chair Brown Saltman
By Walter Lamb
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic Walter Lamb lounge chair by Brown Jordan with beautiful patina and cotton cord seat.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Walter Lamb Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
Walter Lamb Armchair for Brown Jordan, circa 1960
By Brown Jordan, Walter Lamb
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Walter lamb armchair for Brown Jordan, circa 1960.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Walter Lamb Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Original Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Armchairs, New Cording, circa 1959
By Brown Jordan, Walter Lamb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredible pair of highly sought after and collectible armchairs by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan. These rare original early production examples are from the early years of Lamb's work with Brown Jordan, dating towards late 1950s. These arm chairs are comprised of tubular copper frames featuring the original highly attractive verdigris patinated finish and have been newly re-strung with period correct woven sail cord, a braided cotton with a nylon core to prevent stretching. This new cording retains the integrity of the design while allowing this set to be fully functional and enjoyed for years to come.
Note: Often times you will find the frames scrubbed of the original patina that was developed over the years. When scrubbed the frames appears to be dark brown (bronze colored). We do not advise this, as much of the collectible value and attraction to these designs come from the natural organic patina that has taken decades to develop into what we believe is natures art. Once cleaned it will take a very long time for the patina to develop back. Be cautious buying a Walter Lamb piece that does not have subtle to moderate patina.
This sophisticated set of dining armchairs...
Category
1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Walter Lamb Armchairs
Materials
Bronze, Copper
H 32 in W 21.5 in D 22.5 in
Four Tubular Bronze Armchairs by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan
By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Four tubular bronze armchairs designed by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan. Recently recorded in cotton by the firm that Brown Jordan recommended. All of the 23 pieces we acquired came f...
Category
1950s American Vintage Walter Lamb Armchairs
Tubular Bronze Patio Armchairs by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan
By Brown Jordan, Walter Lamb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Patio or garden armchairs in patinated bronze, designed by Walter Lamb and Produced by Brown Jordan. The chairs have a tubular frame supported by a bent bronze runner and arm on each...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Walter Lamb Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
Armchairs by Walter Lamb for Brown & Jordan, Frames, circa 1949
By Walter Lamb
Located in Buffalo, NY
Armchairs by Walter Lamb for Brown & Jordan, frames, circa 1949.
After World War II, Robert Brown sought to introduce a product utilizing reclaimed materials. Soon after, Mr. Bro...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Walter Lamb Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Walter Lamb Arm Lounge Chairs Rare Thick Tube
By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a pair of Walter Lamb lounge armchairs, constructed with thick tubing.
Chairs have the original vintage patina and have signs...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Walter Lamb Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Outdoor/Patio Armchair
By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Outdoor/Patio Tubular bronze frame with cloth cording seat and back with a verdigris bronze finish.
Designed by Walter Lamb and manufactured by Brown Jordan.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Walter Lamb Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
Walter Lamb armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Walter Lamb armchairs are available for sale on 1stDibs.