John Keal Side Tables
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
John Keal Side Tables with Travertine Stone Tops 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 Side Tables
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Travertine
California Modern Smoked Glass Walnut End Table by John Keal for Brown Saltman
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in San Diego, CA
Single smoked glass end / accent table with walnut frame designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman, circa 1970s. The table is in very good vintage condition, measures 18" x 18" x 15.5"...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Keal Side Tables
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Smoked Glass, Walnut
Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid-Century Modern Tile Top Side Tables by John Keal
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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Keal Side Tables
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Walnut
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.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Keal Side Tables
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Resin, Walnut
Brown Saltman Occasional Tables with Gold/Copper Resin Tops 1960s (Signed)
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in New York, NY
Large set of occasional tables in dark walnut, top design with pebbles set in gold/copper resin under glass. by John Keal for Brown Saltman, American 1960's (signed “Brown Saltman” o...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Keal Side Tables
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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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Keal Side Tables
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John Keal Brown Saltman Occasional Table
By John Keal
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual John Keal for Brown Saltman side table, with a beautiful travertine top and walnut asian inspired, base. Measuring 18x18"15.5"h.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Keal Side Tables
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Travertine
Expertly Restored - John Keal Side Table with Magazine Holder for Brown Saltman
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stylish Mid-Century Modern side table designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman in the United States circa 1960s. This modern side table is crafted in sturdy walnut-stained mahogany wi...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Keal Side Tables
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Brass
John Keal Side Table with Travertine Stone Top for Brown Saltman
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
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 Side Tables
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Travertine
Walnut with Copper Tile Top Tables by John Keal for Brown Saltman
By John Keal
Located in Denton, TX
Set of three solid walnut with copper tile top tables by John Keal for Brown Saltman.
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern John Keal Side Tables
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Copper
John Keal Mid Century Wood Cork Side Table by Brown Saltman
By John Keal
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A mahogany side / end table with dark ebony colored cork drawer front and sculptural bass pull. The base has detailed line designs and it retains the original manufactures label. Man...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Keal Side Tables
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Brass
John Keal Square Reverse Painted Glass and Walnut End / Side Tables
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in New York, 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 Side Tables
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Walnut, Wood
Brown Saltman by John Keal Walnut and Enameled Copper Side/End Table, 1960
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Chicago, IL
Brown Saltman by John Keal Walnut and Enameled Copper Side/End Table, 1960. Restored
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Keal Side Tables
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Copper
John Keal for Brown Saltman Wedge End Tables
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Denton, TX
John Keal for brown Saltman walnut wedge end tables/ magazine rack with brass capped feet. Hard to find in this good of original condition. Please see ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern John Keal Side Tables
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Brass
Walnut and Hand-painted Copper Side Tables by John Keal for Brown Saltman
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful pair of Constellation walnut side tables with painted copper inlaid trays. Designed by John Keal and produced by Brown Saltman furniture company. The wood has been cleaned ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Keal Side Tables
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Copper
John Keal Mid-Century Square Reverse Painted Glass and Walnut End / Side Tables
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in New York, 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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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern John Keal Side Tables
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Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Tray Side Table Designed by John Keal
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
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.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Keal Side Tables
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Wood
John Keal for Brown Saltman Snowbell Tree Tile Top Design, Walnut Side Tables
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
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 Side Tables
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Ceramic, Walnut
Pair of End Tables by John Keal for Brown Saltman of California
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
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 Side Tables
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Brass
John Keal for Brown Saltman Hexagon Walnut Side Table with Glass Enamel 1960s
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration:
1960s John Keal for Brown Saltman Hexagonal side table in walnut wood with enamel on copper glass table top
Inset appears as pebble composite under glass
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Keal Side Tables
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Copper, Enamel
John Keal for Brown Saltman Mid Century Plinth Base 2 Door Cabinet
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Countryside, IL
John Keal for Brown Saltman Mid Century Plinth Base 2 door cabinet
This cabinet measures: 22 wide x 16 deep x 19.25 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we ca...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Keal Side Tables
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Wood
Set of 3 John Keal Brown Saltman Burl Wood Hexagon Mid-Century Modern Side Table
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
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 Side Tables
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Walnut, Burl
Brown Saltman Hexagonal End Coffee Table with Sunburst Inlay
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Oiled walnut hexagonal centre side table by John Keal for Brown Saltman.
High quality walnut wood in combination with high quality Mid-Century Modern craftsmanship accent table. Nat...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Keal Side Tables
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Walnut
John Keal Nesting Tables for Brown Saltman
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Chicago, IL
John Keal nesting tables for Brown Saltman. Manner of Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Keal Side Tables
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Wood
John Keal for Brown Saltman Walnut and Smoked Glass 1 Drawer Side Table
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful walnut and smoked glass square side table designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman. It features one drawer. There is a Brown Saltman Red Decal Label on the inside. It is ...
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20th Century American John Keal Side Tables
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Smoked Glass, Walnut
John Keal for Brown Saltman Walnut Hexagonal Side Table
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful walnut and smoked glass 6 sided hexagonal side table designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman. It is pictured in our gallery with the matching coffee table and other side ...
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20th Century American John Keal Side Tables
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Smoked Glass, Walnut
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John Keal side tables for sale on 1stDibs.
John Keal side tables 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 side tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original side tables 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 side tables by John Widdicomb, Widdicomb Furniture Co., and Henredon. Prices for John Keal side tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $695 and can go as high as $5,564, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,323.