Brown Saltman Walnut Modular Wall Unit Attributed to Martin Borenstein, 1960s

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Description

Attributed to Martin Borenstein for Brown Saltman, this walnut modular wall unit dates to the 1960s and exemplifies the clean … Read more Attributed to Martin Borenstein for Brown Saltman, this walnut modular wall unit dates to the 1960s and exemplifies the clean architectural lines, functional versatility, and refined material palette associated with California modern design.

Constructed in walnut, the system consists of three independent components that can be disassembled, transported, and arranged with relative ease. The configuration includes two lower storage cabinets and an upper hutch featuring open shelving, sliding doors, and integrated drawers.

A particularly distinctive feature is the reversible lower sliding door system, allowing either the walnut or white side of the panels to face outward. This flexibility creates multiple visual configurations while preserving the unit’s balanced mid-century aesthetic.

The warm walnut casework is complemented by white laminate cabinet tops and original stainless steel pulls, creating a sophisticated contrast characteristic of high-quality American furniture from the period.

Measuring an impressive 96.5 inches in overall width, the unit offers substantial storage and display capacity while maintaining a visually light and adaptable presence. Its modular construction allows it to function equally well as a wall unit, storage cabinet, display cabinet, media console, library storage system, or room divider.

Professionally refreshed while preserving its vintage character. Clean, structurally sound, and ready for use.

A versatile and highly functional example of American mid-century modern modular cabinetry.

Measurements

Smaller Cabinet
36” W × 21.5” D × 30” H

Larger Cabinet
60.5” W × 21.5” D × 30” H

Upper Hutch
56.5” W × 13” D × 26” H

Overall Configuration
96.5” W × 21.5” D × 55” H

Features

* Attributed to Martin Borenstein
* Produced by Brown Saltman
* Circa 1960s
* Modular three-piece configuration
* Walnut construction
* White laminate cabinet tops
* Reversible walnut and white sliding door panels
* Upper hutch with shelving and storage drawers
* Original stainless steel pulls
* Multiple configuration possibilities
* Partial original Brown Saltman California label present
* Professionally refreshed
* Made in California, USA

Additional Information

A partial original Brown Saltman California label remains present and is shown in the listing photographs.

Attribution to Martin Borenstein is based on design characteristics and comparison to documented examples. See less