Brown Jordan

When I think of outdoor furniture one name always pops into my head - Brown Jordan.  The granddaddy of all outdoor furniture design companies, Robert Brown and Hubert Jordan established this wonderful company around 1945.
                                    

Wrought Iron Table (designed circa 1937)

Brown Jordan is said to be the original company to design furniture only for outdoor placement.  Beginning with wrought iron tables and chairs, Brown Jordan sold their creations through the Bullocks department store for around twenty dollars in the late 30s.  These sets are now vintage and, if your lucky enough to find one though an antique dealer, it will be well worth it to hold onto this piece of historical furniture

Walter Lamb Design for Brown Jordan Circa 1947

The second world war left little by way of materials for building furniture so the company took a hiatus. After the war, Brown Jordan  purchased the rights to Walter Lambs iconic designs.  The furniture was made from navy surplus bronze tubing and cotton yacht cording. Originally, the line was offered in several patinas; verdigris, brown bronze or golden bronze, which all, over time, take on an enhanced patina with weathering.

Brown Jordan for Design With In Reach 2010

Today, the pieces are crafted from weatherproof brass that, similarly, will develop a rich patina over time (or it can be polished to return the surface to its original luster). This Collection was recognized with a MoMA design award.

Brown Jordan Tamiami Circa 1957

In the late 1950s, the company expanded from the west coast to the east with the introduction of the Tamiami collection.  Bloomingdale's began selling the chair and those sales started Brown Jordan on the path to becoming the most recognized name in outdoor living furniture.  Today. the Tamiami II looks very much like it's older sibling - and all ready for another generation to enjoy!

Brown Jordan Tamiami II Circa 2010

Brown Jordan, has been at the forefront of innovation in the outdoor industry since it's inception sixty-five years ago.  With technology and always forward thinking designs, it has a stellar reputation with customers and designers alike.  Brown Jordan has more pages of replacement parts in their catalogs than some companies have collections.  They know what heirloom furniture means and you are going to be able find the tiniest part you need for replacing a chair glide, a screw and your slings.

So What's new?

Architect Sofa - 2011

Architect

I'm in love with a American collection for the first time in a long time! It is simply BEAUTIFUL!!!  I took one look at this collection and needed to see more instantly as it was love at first sight!  The lines are dreamy and light but there is a strength behind this collection emanating from it's deep seating and comfortable contours.

The collection contains a sofa, love seat, club chair and ottoman (a large ottoman is available for the sofa, love seat) and, finally, a side table.




The side table becomes a rather unique breakfast tray when used in conjunction with the large ottoman.

Architect is available in 26 Brown Jordan custom frame finishes and more than 130 exclusive outdoor fabrics which allows for versatility when designing for the indoors and out.

Happily, Architect is just one of the new collections.  There are several others being introduced for the 2011 season and they are all spectacular!

Tomorrow, we will take a look at them.