Brown Jordan Ottomans and Poufs
American
Pioneers of furniture designed especially for the outdoors, Brown Jordan channeled — in tables, lounge chairs and armchairs — the carefree postwar California spirit and helped create a new space in American life: the patio.
The outdoor furniture brand began to take shape in 1945, when Robert Brown, an industrial designer, and Hubert Jordan met in Pasadena, California, and began collaborating on their first design, a traditional wrought-iron breakfast set they called Morning Glory. They offered it for sale via the upscale department store Bullock’s Wilshire. The store ran an ad about the new outdoor set, and, by the end of the day, it had sold out completely.
A few years later, in 1948, the duo followed up with a new, very different design: the Leisure collection, one of the first to combine aluminum with vinyl “lace.” The materials were newly available after the war and offered a mid-century silhouette that was also lightweight and specifically designed for outdoor use. Some of Brown Jordan’s most singular pieces arose from another postwar material: Copper piping salvaged from ships that had sunk at Pearl Harbor was used to create sculptural, curvilinear outdoor furnishings as part of the Walter Lamb Bronze collection, which was first launched in the 1940s.
The Tamiami collection, by Brown Jordan in-house designer Hall Bradley, followed in the 1950s, with streamlined aluminum frames and vinyl seats and backs woven in a diagonal pattern. The line quickly became popular not only in California but across the country and on the East Coast, prompting an expansion from the original two colorways to a wider assortment of of-the-moment hues.
Brown Jordan’s offerings gained recognition as both innovations and symbols of a new kind of leisure. Tadao Inouye’s Kantan lounge chair, launched in 1956, was chosen by the Department of Commerce to be exhibited at the 1959 Industrial World’s Fair in Tokyo. In 1968, it was featured in the Cooper Hewitt’s “Please Be Seated” exhibit.
Bright colorways, metallics, pastels, powder coating and weather-ready materials became some of Brown Jordan’s hallmarks, heralding durable, design-forward furniture that helped create the modern idea of outdoor living.
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Creator: Brown Jordan
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Ottoman
By Brown Jordan, Walter Lamb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A bronze ottoman by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan. The ottoman has simple construction in tubular bronze with a patinated finish, with rounded squares serving as runners on each side....
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Bronze
Mid Century Brown Jordan Cantilevered Outdoor Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 2 Piece
By Brown Jordan
Located in Basel, BS
Rare designer, sleek cantilevered outdoor lounge chair and matching ottoman set, perfect for your mid century ranch garden / patio / poolside, you na...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brown Jordan Ottomans and Poufs
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Set of 3 Brown Jordan American Mid-Century Outdoor Aluminum Beach / Sand Chairs
By Brown Jordan
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American mid-century outdoor aluminum beach / sand chairs with latticed backs and seats in an aluminum frame that sits low to the ground. (BROWN JO...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Brown Jordan Ottomans and Poufs
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Metal, Aluminum
Black Aluminum and White Vinyl Ottoman by Brown Jordan
By Brown Jordan
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1950’s black powder coated aluminum with white vinyl straps “Katan” ottoman by Brown Jordan.
Newly professionally restored.
Measurements: 26” wide 25.5” deep 14.75” high.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Jordan Ottomans and Poufs
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Aluminum
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Brown Jordan ottomans and poufs for sale on 1stDibs.
Brown Jordan ottomans and poufs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Brown Jordan ottomans and poufs, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original ottomans and poufs by Brown Jordan were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider ottomans and poufs by Mel Smilow, Adrian Pearsall, and Harry Bertoia. Prices for Brown Jordan ottomans and poufs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $800 and can go as high as $3,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $850.
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Questions About Brown Jordan Ottomans and Poufs
- Is Brown Jordan good quality?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Yes, many people consider Brown Jordan to be good quality. Furniture made by the brand usually features durable materials like wood and aluminum and quality craftsmanship. The outdoor furniture brand began to take shape in 1945, when Robert Brown, an industrial designer, and Hubert Jordan met in Pasadena, California, and began collaborating on their first design, a traditional wrought-iron breakfast set they called Morning Glory. Shop a variety of Brown Jordan furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Brown Jordan chairs are made of a variety of materials. Specifics vary for each piece, but generally, the furniture maker uses wood, vinyl, woven resin wicker, aluminum, glass, stone, rope and UV-resistant fabrics to craft furniture. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Brown Jordan furniture.