John Keal Furniture
At a time when many furniture makers were turning to cheaper materials for mass production, mid-century modern designer John Keal didn't shy away from utilizing quality woods in his work, like mahogany and walnut to create his coffee tables, cabinets and benches.
While little is known about Keal, he was part of a powerhouse group that collaborated with Los Angeles furniture manufacturer Brown-Saltman in the 1940s and ‘50s. Other designers who had partnered with the firm during the mid-20th century included Greta Magnusson Grossman, Paul Frankl, Paul Laszlo, and Gilbert Rohde, a New York City-born designer who would help legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer Herman Miller avert financial disaster during the Great Depression.
Brown-Saltman was established in 1923 and initially specialized in reproductions of furniture in period styles. When cofounder David Saltman met Frankl, the firm had discontinued its Early California collection and was producing modern furniture.
The Austrian-born Frankl was already a big name in decorating in California in the late 1930s — his clients were Hollywood movie stars who were drawn to pieces such as his Art Deco-style Skyscraper series and other biomorphically shaped designs that showed the influence of Chinese and Japanese forms (Brown-Saltman’s offerings were frequently demonstrative of Asian influences). Frankl had become interested in producing inexpensive furniture for middle-class consumers, and his 1940s-era collaboration with Brown-Saltman was a success — print advertisements touted his name as well as the fact that these furnishings, which drew on the clean lines of chrome-framed Bauhaus pieces but instead integrated organic materials, were intended for modern homes.
Keal’s work also fit snugly into what we now call California modernism, which derived from the Bauhaus and International Style movements, and revolutionized the way we build homes today, not only in the Golden State but across the globe. Keal created sleek end tables in walnut and topped with enameled copper and upholstered low-profile dining chairs framed in bleached mahogany for Brown-Saltman as well as other West Coast mid-century brands such as Glenn of California and Modeline.
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Creator: John Keal
Expertly Restored - John Keal Mahogany Round Coffee Table for Brown Saltman
By John Keal, 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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Keal Furniture
Materials
Walnut
California Modern Slatted Bench / Coffee Table by John Keal
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
California Modern Slatted Bench / Coffee Table by John Keal
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Keal Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Expertly Restored - California Modern Slatted Walnut Side Tables by John Keal
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Keal Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Wood, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Expandable Slatted Coffee Table/Bench by John Keal
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful and versatile expandable mid century minimalist walnut slat bench designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman, circa 1960. This California modern piece features an expandable s...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Keal Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Brown Saltman Expandable Slat Bench by John Keal
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Miami, FL
Midcentury Brown Saltman expandable slat bench designed by John Keal. This ingenious design has two ends that pull-out extending to almost 94” long. A ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Keal Furniture
Materials
Walnut
John Keal Walnut Dresser with Metal Accent Pulls for Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Keal Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Mid Century Modern Extendable Coffee Table by John Keal for Brown Saltman
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Southampton, NY
Mid Century Modern Extendable Coffee Table by John Keal for Brown Saltman.
Sleek Original Mid-Century Modern Walnut Veneer Coffee Table with Two 12” Square Walnut Plinth Bases. The T...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Keal Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Formica
Expertly Restored - John Keal Two-Tier Night Stand for Brown Saltman
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant modern nightstand designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman in the United States circa 1950s. This fabulous nightstand is built on solid walnut-stained mahogany wood featuring a single sculpted...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Keal Furniture
Materials
Brass
John Keal for Brown Saltman Snowbell Tree Tile Top Design, Walnut Side Tables
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of Mid-Century Modern John Keal for Brown Saltman walnut side tables with colorful ceramic art tiles in an abstract of a Japanese Snowbell Tree. Newly refinished and reglued. No...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Keal Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Nesting Tables by John Keal for Brown Saltman
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage set of three nesting side tables by John Keal for Brown Saltman in mahogany, circa 1950s. This versatile set features a rounded edge detail that taper into the legs complete ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Keal Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Side Table by John Keal for Brown Saltman
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Keal Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Walnut and Chrome Executive Desk by John Keal
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This mid-century executive desk, designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman in the 1950s, is a timeless piece that combines functionality and style. Its large working surface and floati...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Keal Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$5,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Modern Walnut King Headboard by John Keal for Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern king size headboard designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman of California, circa 1960's. This piece displays gorgeous walnut grains and two adjustable padded backr...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Keal Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
Vintage Expandable Solid Walnut Slatted Bench, Coffee Table by John Keal
By John Keal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid Century Large Expandable Solid Walnut Wood Slatted Bench, Coffee Table, featuring a Slat Top and Tapered Legs, Joinery detail and Standing on Classic Mid Century Tapered Legs
Category
Mid-20th Century American John Keal Furniture
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
John Keal Side Table with Travertine Stone Top for Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stylish side table designed by John Keal and manufactured by brown Saltman in the United States circa 1950’s. This unique design has been recently refinished by our skilled team of c...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Keal Furniture
Materials
Travertine
John Keal Mid-Century Modern Walnut Expanding Coffee Table by Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in St. Louis, MO
John Keal for Brown Saltman Mid-Century Modern rectangular walnut expanding cocktail table, with vinyl laminate center on block pedestals expands from 66" to 95" long. Top to be refi...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Keal Furniture
Materials
Walnut
John Keal for Brown Saltman Mid-Century American Wooden Expandable Coffee Table
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century American wooden coffee table with a smooth veneer in rectangular expandable form revealing a black formica topped center, sitting on two square block supports. (JOHN KEAL...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Keal Furniture
Materials
Wood
1960s John Keal For Brown Saltman Blue Constellation Tile Side Tables
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1960s Square walnut tile table with unique enameled copper or blue insets called the ‘Constellation’ table designed by John Keal and produced by Californian furniture manufacturer Br...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Keal Furniture
Materials
Copper
John Keal Octagonal Stools in Walnut, USA 1950's
By John Keal
Located in New York, NY
John Keal Pair of Stools for Brown Saltzman of California.
Another pair available for COM.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Keal Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$6,000 / set
John Keal for Brown Saltman Mid Century Bleached Mahogany Nightstands - Pair
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Countryside, IL
John Keal for Brown Saltman Mid Century Bleached Mahogany Nightstands - Pair
Each nightstand measures: 22 wide x 16.5 deep x 21 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in wh...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Keal Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
1950's John Keal design for Brown-Saltman Low Credenza Cabinet
By John Keal
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Mid-century four-door very low cabinet designed by John Keal for Brown-Saltman.
Gorgeous walnut grain throughout. Nickel-plated pulls and back plate.
Exceptionally versatile piece of furniture which could be used as a bench, entry way cabinet...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern John Keal Furniture
Materials
Wood
$2,280 Sale Price
40% Off
Pair of Hexagonal 'Domino' Side Tables by John Keal for Brown-Saltman
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Occasional hexagonal tables by John Keal for Brown-Saltman.
Stamped and labeled.
Practical and versatile.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Keal Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Travertine Stone Side Table by John Keal
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage desi...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Keal Furniture
Materials
Travertine
1950s John Keal for Brown Saltman Dresser in Blonde Mahogany & Formica Top
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Germantown, MD
A clean midcentury Brown Saltman blonde mahogany modern double dresser 1950s USA. Blonde mahogany body and very clean formica top.
Exception...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Keal Furniture
Materials
Abalone, Formica, Hardwood, Mahogany
$2,555 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage MC Rare Bar Cabinet Station by John Keal for Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible and intelligent design by John Keal for Brown Saltman. This incredible vintage cabinet from the late 1950s transcends decades to amaze with intelligent design and purpose. On the outside, the cabinet is minimal and clean lined with two long sculpted decorative wood bars. Pull the decorative bars up until they lock, carefully let them fall forward and voila! It’s a table and built in bar...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Keal Furniture
Materials
Composition
$5,240 Sale Price
20% Off
1960s John Keal For Brown Saltman Gold Constellation Tile Side Table
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1960s Square walnut tile table with unique enameled copper or blue insets called the ‘Constellation’ table designed by John Keal and produced by Californian furniture manufacturer Br...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Keal Furniture
Materials
Copper
Pair of End Tables by John Keal for Brown Saltman of California
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of early Brown Saltman of California teak end tables with brass details designed by John Keal, circa 1950s.
These tables can be used as side tabl...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Keal Furniture
Materials
Brass
John Keal Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Culver City, CA
This desk belongs in a museum, with perfect proportions, incredible craftsmanship, beautiful walnut woodwork and a spectacular overall design. A gem rarely seen and loved from all tr...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Keal Furniture
Materials
Brass
John Keal, Side Tables, Walnut, Stone, Glass, USA, 1960s
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in High Point, NC
A set of three walnut, stone composite and glass side tables designed by John Keal and produced by Brown Saltman, USA, c. 1960s.
Dimensions: 15.625” H 18.125” W x 20.875” D
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Keal Furniture
Materials
Stone
Expertly Restored - John Keal Wall-Hanging Sculpted Mirror for Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
John Keal wall-hanging sculpted mirror for Brown Saltman.
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history bac...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Keal Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
John Keal Walnut Coffee Table with Three Folding Side Tables
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare coffee table with internal folding snack tables by John Keal for Brown Saltman. Bleached walnut wood square top coffee table with three intern...
Category
1950s American Vintage John Keal Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Mid Century Brown Saltman Walnut and Copper Enamel End Table by John Keal
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage walnut side table designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman of California. This piece showcases an enameled glazed orange tile insert made out of copper. Perfect to use as a dr...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Keal Furniture
Materials
Copper
Pair Mid Century John Keal Brown Saltman Walnut & Glass End Side Tables 1950s
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Troy, MI
Unique pair of side tables designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman circa 1950s
Square walnut pedestal bases with decorative reverse painted glass surfaces in mottled gold tones
Both...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Keal Furniture
Materials
Glass, Walnut
John Keal for Brown Saltman Mid Century Magazine Side Table
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Countryside, IL
John Keal for Brown Saltman Mid Century Magazine Side Table
This side table measures: 23.75 wide x 29 deep x 19.25 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Keal Furniture
Materials
Wood
John Keal for Brown Saltman Mid Century Bleached Mahogany Tambour Door Credenza
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Countryside, IL
John Keal for Brown Saltman Mid Century Bleached Mahogany Tambour Door Credenza
This credenza measures: 44.25 wide x 18.25 deep x 32.25 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be h...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Keal Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of John Keal Magazine Side Tables for Brown Saltman
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition, Formica Tops Show Wear
Materials: Ebonized Wood, Formica Tops
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Keal Furniture
Materials
Formica, Wood
John Keal Expanding Coffee Table by Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Keal Furniture
Materials
Formica, Walnut
$1,725 Sale Price
50% Off
Chic Restored Set of 8 Cerused Mahogany Dining Chairs by John Keal, circa 1955
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored, newly upholstered and co...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Keal Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Tray Side Table Designed by John Keal
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Tray side table with hairpin style and a pullout, manufactured by Brown Saltman, and designed By John Keal.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Keal Furniture
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
Pair of Mahogany Nightstands by John Keal for Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of mahogany nightstands by John Keal for Brown Saltman, c.1950s, USA. This minimal design features an upper drawer with a wood and nickel plated drawer pull. Below is an open sh...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Keal Furniture
Materials
Nickel
John Keal for Brown Saltman End Tables 'Pair'
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of square walnut end tables with marbled/burled wood painted finish under a glass top on a square pedestal base. Minimal and arc...
Category
1950s American Vintage John Keal Furniture
Materials
Art Glass, Walnut
$1,080 Sale Price / set
20% Off
John Keal for Brown Saltman Mid-Century Cane Lowboy
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Countryside, IL
John Keal for Brown Saltman midcentury cane lowboy.
This lowboy measures: 54 wide x 18 deep x 32 inches high.
All pieces ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Keal Furniture
Materials
Cane, Wood
MCM John Keal for Brown Saltman Mahogany Occasional Tables with Travertine Tops
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern John Keal for Brown Saltman mahogany occasional or end tables with travertine tops on colosseum form base. Original condition, no labels.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Keal Furniture
Materials
Travertine
John Keal for Brown Saltman Mid Century Walnut Credenza
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Countryside, IL
John Keal for Brown Saltman Mid Century Walnut Credenza
This highboy measures: 38 wide x 19 deep x 64.25 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vin...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Keal Furniture
Materials
Walnut
John Keal Square Reverse Painted Glass and Walnut End / Side Tables
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century square end / side tables with reverse painted glass tops mounted in a walnut frame, supported by a smaller square walnut pedestal base. (JOHN KEAL FOR BR...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Keal Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
John Keal Wall Unit / Vitrine with Drawers for Brown Saltman
By John Keal
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This versatile Mid-Century Modern vitrine / wall unit designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman features four shelves behind original sliding glass doors atop a sculptural rendered two...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Keal Furniture
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
$5,244 Sale Price
31% Off
John Keal for Brown Saltman Hexagonal End Tables
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of two hexagonal John Keal for Brown Saltman tables. Frames are walnut with enameled textured design under glass tops. Price per table, 4 available
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Keal Furniture
Materials
Enamel
$1,200 / item
Brown-Saltman Magazine Tray Side Table by John Keal, Pair
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Fully restored original pair of Mid-century side tables with hairpin styles and a pullout / pull-out magazine shelf designed by designer John Keal for Brown-Saltman.
Dimensions: 20"...
Category
1950s American Vintage John Keal Furniture
Materials
Teak
$2,280 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Brown and Saltman Set of Three End Side Tables in Dark Oiled Walnut Art Tile Top
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 3 Brown and Saltman end coffee side occasional tables stands in dark oiled walnut with art tile top.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Keal Furniture
Materials
Art Glass, Walnut
John Keal Mid-Century Hexagonal Black Glass and Walnut Occasional / End Table
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century walnut occasional / end tabls with hexagonal base and tops with an open center structure and black glass table top. (JOHN KEAL FOR BROWN SALTMAN)
Replaced glass...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Keal Furniture
Materials
Glass
Set of 3 John Keal Brown Saltman Burl Wood Hexagon Mid-Century Modern Side Table
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 3 John Keal for Brown Saltman burl wood hexagon side tables. Listing includes, 3 side tables with nicely joined and angled corners, lower shelves, black platforms, beautiful w...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Keal Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Pair of MId-Century side tables. Designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman.
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Mid-Century side tables. Designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman.
Walnut with gold/copper pebbled resin design under glass tops. 1960's.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Keal Furniture
Materials
Resin, Walnut
John Keal for Brown Saltman Constellation End Tables
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of walnut with enamel copper tile tables titled ‘Constellation’ produced by high-end Californian furniture manufacturer, Brown Saltman. These two solid walnut wood tables each fe...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Keal Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
$1,179 Sale Price / set
30% Off
John Keal for Brown Saltman Set of Three Walnut and Burl Cocktail Tables, 1970s
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of three hexagonal shape side tables design by John Keal for Brown Saltman in the 1970’s.
Constructed of walnut with a burl wood circle on the top.
In beautiful vintage conditi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Keal Furniture
Materials
Wood
John Keal, Dresser, Wood, Brass, USA, 1950s
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and brass dresser designed by John Keal and produced by Brown Saltman, USA, 1950s.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Keal Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Brown Saltman Extendable Coffee Table by John Keal
By John Keal
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Brown Saltman Extendable Coffee Table by John Keal
Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Very little scratching or finish wear. Outdoor listing...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Keal Furniture
Materials
Walnut
John Keal, Side Tables, Walnut, Stone, Glass, USA, 1960s
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut, stone composite and glass side tables designed by John Keal and produced by Brown Saltman, USA, c. 1960s.
Dimensions: 15.625” H 18.125” W x 20.875” D
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Keal Furniture
Materials
Stone
Brown Saltman Solid Walnut End Table with Burl Walnut Inset
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Soquel, CA
Brown Saltman Solid Walnut End Table with Burl Walnut Inset
Elegant end table designed by John Keal and manufactured by Brown Saltman. This piece is clean and modern, which highlights the gorgeous burl of the top. It will fit well with a variety of decor and design choices.
15"H x 18"D x 18"W
At a time when many furniture makers were turning to cheaper materials for mass production, mid-century modern designer John Keal didn't shy away from utilizing quality woods in his work, like mahogany and walnut to create his coffee tables, cabinets and benches.
While little is known about Keal, he was part of a powerhouse group that collaborated with Los Angeles furniture manufacturer Brown-Saltman in the 1940s and ‘50s. Other designers who had partnered with the firm during the mid-20th century included Greta Magnusson Grossman, Paul Frankl, Paul Laszlo, and Gilbert Rohde, a New York City-born designer who would help legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer Herman Miller avert financial disaster during the Great Depression.
Brown-Saltman was established in 1923 and initially specialized in reproductions of furniture in period styles. When cofounder David Saltman met Frankl, the firm had discontinued its Early California collection and was producing modern furniture.
Keal’s work also fit snugly into what we now call California modernism, which derived from the Bauhaus and International Style movements, and revolutionized the way we build homes today, not only in the Golden State but across the globe. Keal created sleek end tables...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage John Keal Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut nightstands by John Keal for Brown Saltman
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut low nightstands by John Keal for Brown Saltman. Pair of 2 drawer low nightstands or end tables with chrome hanging spade pulls. Walnut with oak draw...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Keal Furniture
Materials
Chrome
John Keal Mid-Century Square Reverse Painted Glass and Walnut End / Side Tables
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American mid-century square end / side tables with reverse painted glass tops mounted in a walnut frame, supported by a smaller square walnut pedestal base. (John Keal for Br...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern John Keal Furniture
Materials
Walnut
John Keal furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
John Keal furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of John Keal furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by John Keal were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Richard Schultz, Tomlinson, and Paul Mayen. Prices for John Keal furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $425 and can go as high as $28,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,650.