Arthur Umanoff Barware
American, 1923-1985
Though much of Arthur Umanoff’s furniture is marked by a no-frills simplicity common in American mid-century modern design, his work is anything but one-note. Over the course of a prolific career, Umanoff designed everything from case pieces to candleholders to dining chairs in iron, leather, walnut, wicker and more. With furnishings for a broad range of manufacturers throughout the ’50s, ’60s, ’70s and early ’80s, Umanoff continued a thread of sculptural elegance and textural sensitivity through his designs.
After graduating from Pratt Institute in the early 1950s, Umanoff experimented mostly with wood furniture before landing a job at Post Modern Ltd, a New York manufacturer of wrought-iron furniture. There he produced furnishings that married wrought iron with wood and plastic, creating functional pieces free of utilitarian bulkiness. Umanoff continued his experimentation with mixed materials through a partnership with Shaver Howard, for whom he designed wine racks in combinations of iron, leather and wicker.
When Shaver Howard bought Boyeur Scott, Umanoff conceived several furniture designs for the brand, including the 1964 Granada collection, whose curlicue iron bases, visible through glass tops, stand out as some of his most ornate and decorative work. Indeed, much of Umanoff’s oeuvre is far more simplistic, like iron-and-pine armchairs for The Elton Co. or low-backed, slatted-seat barstools with slender iron legs for Raymor.
Umanoff was fluent, too, in the more sumptuous modernism of the era: In the mid-1960s, he designed the 2405 and 4449 armchairs for Madison Furniture Industries. Popular in offices, the walnut-framed, leather-upholstered seats, which could have been mistaken for the seductive Scandinavian modern seating of the era, were reportedly the jumping-off point for Captain Kirk’s iconic seat on Star Trek.
Even as he is among the mid-century modern designers you may not know, with work across such a range of styles and manufacturers (most no longer in business), Umanoff, who died in 1985, leaves a legacy that is fascinatingly diverse and at times enticingly elusive, making his work intriguing objects for collectors.
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Creator: Arthur Umanoff
Vintage Iron and Leather Wine Rack by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century American Modern wine rack by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard composed of eight saddle-leather strap holders and wrought iron frame. All original condition, appearing to ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Barware
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Wrought Iron
Black Cast Iron Mid Century Modern Wine Rack by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage heavy cast iron wine rack designed by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard, circa 1950's. This piece accommodates up to 17 bottles with plenty of vintage patina. A great accessor...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Barware
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Iron
Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff 30 Bottle Wine Rack for Shaver Howard
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff tall 30 bottle wine rack with two butcher block shelves for Shaver Howard. Butcher block tops were sanded and tung oil applied , leather straps were cleaned, treated with leather conditioner and are solid, some have wine stains...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Barware
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Iron
Vintage Arthur Umanoff Tall Black Wrought Iron 67-Bottle Wine Rack, 1950s
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Monrovia, CA
Original vintage Arthur Umanoff tall black wrought iron wine rack holds 67 bottles - Mid-Century Modern.
Arthur Umanoff tall wrought iron wine rack that holds 67 bottles of your f...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Barware
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Iron
Arthur Umanoff for Raymor Wrought Iron Wine Rack
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage painted wrought iron wine rack by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor from the 1950s.
Stores 26 bottles.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Barware
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Cut Steel
Arthur Umanoff 39 Bottle Wrought Iron Wine Rack
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff for Raymoor, black painted wrought iron free standing wine rack that holds
39 bottles. Minor wear to paint.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Barware
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Wrought Iron
Arthur Umanoff 1950s Iron and Leather Wine Rack
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in St. Louis, MO
Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard 1950s iron and leather strap wine rack. Leather straps are solid, but may have a few old wine stains.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Barware
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Iron
Mid Century Modern Standing Wrought Iron Wine Rack By Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall, Mid-Century Modern, free-standing, wrought iron, wine rack by Arthur Umanoff for shaver howard offers stylish wine storage for 67 bottle capacity.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Barware
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Wrought Iron
Arthur Umanoff Iron and Birch Wine Rack
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Mateo, CA
Small four bottle iron wine rack by Arthur Umanoff. This has a oiled cutting board style top.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Barware
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Iron
Large Wine Rack by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in New York, NY
Large dome top wrought iron wine rack designed by Arthur Umanoff. The rack holds 67 bottles and stands an impressive 71 inches tall. Clean original and ready to use condition.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Barware
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Wrought Iron
Small Arthur Umanoff Wine Bottle Holder for Shaver Howard
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in St. Louis, MO
Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard, butcher block top, 9 bottle wine holder with iron frame and bottle supports. Often attributed to Paul McCobb, this piece was designed by Arthur Uman...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Barware
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Iron
Arthur Umanoff Wine Rack
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous iron and leather wine rack by Arthur Umanoff. Solid iron frame with two butcher block shelves. Saddle leather straps hold 30 bottles. Lower shelf can hold an additional nine...
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1950s American Vintage Arthur Umanoff Barware
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Iron
Arthur Umanoff Bar and Pair of Matching Stools
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome bar by Arthur Umanoff. Wood slats, iron frame and formica top. Slight bowing on sides. Matching Umanoff iron and wood slat bar stools with...
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1950s American Vintage Arthur Umanoff Barware
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Iron
Arthur Umanoff Four Bottle Wine Rack 1960s Saddle Leather Strap Black Iron
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Arthur Umanoff Modern Vintage Wine Rack Black Iron Strap Leather 1960s.
4 Bottle Wine Rack Iron frame with original saddle leather straps.
Unmarked, attribution de...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Barware
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Iron
Solid Iron and Leather Four Bottle Capacity Wine Rack by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Diego, CA
Simple and elegant design in this 1950s wine rack four bottle capacity, designed by Arthur Umanoff, leather straps holds each bottle nice design clean.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Barware
Materials
Iron
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Arthur Umanoff barware for sale on 1stDibs.
Arthur Umanoff barware 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 Arthur Umanoff barware, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original barware by Arthur Umanoff 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 barware by Federal Glass, Imperial Glass Co. , and Dorothy Thorpe. Prices for Arthur Umanoff barware can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $150 and can go as high as $2,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $700.
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