Triangular Low Profile Chairs / Bench in Walnut by Brown Saltman, USA, C. 1950s
About the Item
- Creator:Brown Saltman (Manufacturer)
- Attributed to:John Kapel (Designer)John Keal (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 29.25 in (74.3 cm)Width: 27.25 in (69.22 cm)Depth: 27.25 in (69.22 cm)Seat Height: 21 in (53.34 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 3
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1950s
- Condition:Reupholstered. Minor fading. Please see the body text above.
- Seller Location:Deland, FL
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Brown Saltman
The enduring modern design legacy of Brown Saltman was born from the collaboration between designer Paul Frankl and furniture manufacturer David Saltman. Together, they created stunning mid-century modern solid wood furniture with Art Deco influences. Brown Saltman side tables, cocktail tables and credenzas are known for their thoughtful designs and exquisite details.
Frankl was a leading American designer who came to prominence in the 1930s by making rattan furniture for Hollywood stars. However, he dreamed of bringing his designs to the public. That chance came in 1939, when he met Saltman at a party. Saltman was the head of the Los Angeles-based Brown Saltman, which, at the time, specialized in furniture reproductions.
He asked Frankl to create a furniture line, which was released in 1941. It was a hit, with sales exceeding expectations. Frankl quickly started work on a new line for mass production. It featured simplified designs and less expensive materials like combed wood and textured plywood. This line was even more successful, and Frankl started on a third.
In 1942, Frankl and Saltman signed an extended contract to continue their collaboration. However, Saltman died in a traffic accident the next day. World War II also brought Brown Saltman production to a standstill. After the war ended, Frankl decided not to renew his contract.
Brown Saltman partnered with many other designers over the years. A walnut sideboard by Van Keppel-Green for Brown Saltman was featured in the Museum of Modern Art’s 1950-51 Good Design exhibition. Architect and interior designer Paul Laszlo also designed a commercial furniture line for the company in the 1950s.
Brown Saltman dissolved in 1960, but its well-built and beautifully designed furniture remains in high demand today.
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