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.
Early Walter Lamb Bronze Occasional Table, circa 1945
By Walter Lamb
Located in Chicago, IL
Early Walter Lamb Bronze Occasional Table, circa 1945 A rare early example of Walter Lamb's work, this occasional table features his signature tubular bronze frame with a warm, natur...
Bronze
$6,417
Walter Lamb Table
By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Patio side table designed by Walter Lamb and produced by Brown Jordan. Bronze table frame with inset hammered glass tabletop. Suitable for outdoor use. 1950s
Bronze
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...
Bronze
$4,000 / item
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Side Table
By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan
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...
Bronze
Bronze Patio Beach Table with Wood Top by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan
By Brown Jordan, Walter Lamb
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...
Bronze
$6,800 / set
H 29.25 in Dm 48.5 in
Silver Powder Coated Brown Jordan Patio Set with Round Table and 4 Chairs
By Brown Jordan
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Silver Brown Jordan Florentine round patio table with 4 chairs. Professionally stripped painted and powder coated in silver. Has the original glass top . Table 48.5” Diameter 29.25”...
Aluminum
Black Aluminum and White Vinyl Patio Set by Brown Jordan
By Brown Jordan
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1950’s iconic “Kantan” Patio set design by Tadao Inouye for Brown Jordan. The set has be newly professionally restored. Constructed of black powder coated aluminum and white vinyl s...
Aluminum
Wrought Iron and Stone Garden Patio Stand with Pebble Stone Top
By John Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Interesting wrought iron stand with inset pebble stone top. The three leg base shows distinct Art Nouveau influence.
Stone, Wrought Iron
$49,999 / set
H 33.5 in W 25.5 in D 24.5 in
Restored Rare 14 Piece Méandre Outdoor Patio Set by Walter Lamb for Pacific Iron
By Walter Lamb, Pacific Iron
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Large 14-piece white steel/iron patio set by designer Walter Lamb for the Los Angeles based Pacific Iron Products Co furniture company features its icon wave along the base of each t...
Iron
Set of Four Vintage Brown Jordan Patio, Poolside Garden Chairs
By Brown Jordan
Located in New York, NY
Set of four vintage Brown Jordan Tropitone Leillani poolside lounge chairs, having aluminum frames and woven vinyl strap upholstery. The chairs are all structurally sound and sturdy,...
Aluminum
Neoclassical Etched Bronze Round Occasional Table
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Absolutely gorgeous, perfectly patinaed, etched bronze and reed occasional table. The table is a nice size, It would be perfect with 2 chairs or as a small center table...
Bronze
Art Deco Garden Patio Table with Crossed Arrow Legs
By Salterini, Leinfelder
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Art Deco wrought iron table having classical X-form arrow base, with glass top. Currently in older white paint finish, glass top has damage, top is ...
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Anglo Indian Occasional Table
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Anglo Indian occasional table We share what we love, and we love this aged hard wood example of a large Anglo Indian hard...
Wood
Set of Brown Jordan Hall Bradley Calcutta Patio Furniture
By Brown Jordan
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of Calcutta Outdoor Patio Furniture designed by Hall Bradley in 1967 and manufactured by Brown Jordan, USA. Featuring 4 Armchairs and a Round Table with a glass top in cast Alumi...
Aluminum
$1,900 / set
H 30 in W 22 in D 22 in
Brown Jordan Tamiami Aluminum & Vinyl Strap Patio Chairs & Ottomans
By Brown Jordan
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A set of 3 ottomans and 3 arm chairs by Brown Jordon. Brown webbing over putty color aluminum frames. Each labeled "Brown Jordan". No breaks, repairs or damage to frames or webbing. ...
Aluminum
$4,400 / set
H 29.5 in Dm 50 in
Brown Jordan “Florentine” 50" Round Glass Patio Garden Table Set - Hunter Green
By Brown Jordan, Richard Frinier
Located in St. Louis, MO
Brown Jordan patio or garden table set with four arm chairs and round table. The “Florentine” pattern is one of the most sought after of the Brown Jordan designs by Richard Frinier, ...
Aluminum
Vintage Boho Brown Jordan “Florentine” Side Table
By Brown Jordan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This elegant vintage side table from Brown Jordan’s iconic "Florentine" collection is a masterclass in mid-century outdoor luxury. Meticulously crafted from high-quality cast aluminu...
Aluminum
Sold
H 10.25 in W 30 in D 13.75 in
Walter Lamb Beach Table, Bronze Frame & Mahogany Top, 1950s, 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...
Bronze
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Side Table with Travertine Top
By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round patio side table designed by Walter Lamb and produced by Brown Jordan. The table frame is bronze tubing with a verdigris patina. Two circular tubes are connected by three verti...
Travertine, Bronze
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...
Bronze
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Round 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 round table is supported by four legs in matching bronze. The legs intersect with horizonta...
Bronze
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Side Table
By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan
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...
Bronze
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Side Table
By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan
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...
Bronze
Sold
H 18 in W 25.5 in D 17.5 in
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Side Table with Travertine Top
By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan
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 new travertine top. Two curved rails form the leg...
Travertine, Bronze
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Side Table
By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan
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 frosted glass tabletop. Two curved rails...
Bronze
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Side Table
By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan
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...
Bronze
Sold
H 22.5 in W 25.5 in D 25.5 in
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Square Side or Occasional Table, 1960s
By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This highly-sought-after and collectible bronze patio side table was designed by Walter Lamb and produced by Brown Jordan. This rare original early production example is from the earlier years of Lamb's work with Brown Jordan, dating to the 1960s. This bronze cafe table is comprised of a tubular bronze frame featuring the original highly attractive verdigris patinated finish with vintage textured glass which can be changed to new glass with your choice of tint and texture. Walter Lamb experimented with leftover copper and bronze tubing from World War II, his designs are now highly collected pieces of functional art and a Classic staple for high-end luxury interior designers and architects. They are the perfect blend of Mid-Century Modern design, art and quality, the kind of quality you don't find in the products of today. We have a large collection of Walter Lamb pieces including: Sled / Sleigh chairs with corresponding ottomans, wide Lounge chairs, dining armchairs and side chairs, dining tables and coffee tables, S-Chaises and Waikiki rocking chaises and a rare loveseat settee. This sophisticated Walter Lamb side table...
Bronze
Wooden Top Side Tables by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan
By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A low side table, the WT-3715 beach table designed by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan features a tubular bronze frame and a slatted 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, Waikiki Lounge...
Bronze
Sold
H 17 in W 25.25 in D 18 in
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Tubular Bronze Side Tables, Pair, circa 1955
By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of rare outdoor side tables by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan with original textured glass tops. These collectible examples are from the early years of Lamb's work with Brown Jo...
Bronze, Copper