Grandaddy of Expanding Slat Tables
From Simplymod, a Brown Saltman table so solid “you can seat your entire family on this baby or put your giant plasma TV on it and have no fear”. Expands from 55½ to 97 inches.
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wow! i have one of these from 1960 and i never knew much else about it. so great to see this here! anyone have any further info on this table? it is an original or a reproduction?
Posted by: swedish fish | Nov 16, 2008 at 07:57 PM
The ebay sale is missleading. This is not a Brown-Saltman. These slat tables were made in Europe during the 1950-60's. Most likely Chekoslovakia or Hungrary.
Posted by: Patrick | Nov 19, 2008 at 10:25 AM
Oh my goodness! You post the BEST pieces...
Posted by: janne | Nov 19, 2008 at 01:20 PM
For Patrick:
Here is a scan from a 1950s article showing the Brown Saltman expandable Bench designed by John Keal.
Posted by: Michael | Dec 08, 2008 at 09:46 AM
I'm totally excited, just purchased this table and its coming soon!
Posted by: Jules | Mar 31, 2009 at 12:27 PM