Arthur Umanoff More Furniture and Collectibles
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
MCM Arthur Umanoff Walnut Magazine Rack
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Vallejo, CA
A mid century walnut magazine rack designed by Arthur Umanoff. Oval with vertical spindles around the sides. Elegant tapered shape. A wonderful mid century minimalist design and func...
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Wood
Mid-Century Modern Umanoff Iron Steel Leather Strap 21 Bottle Wine Rack
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This listing is for the wine rack alone. The chair and other accessories are NOT included.
Iconic Mid-Century Modern leather strap and wrought iron wine rack by Arthur Umanoff. The ...
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Metal
Arthur Umanoff Teak Wood Mid Century Danish Modern Compass Book Magazine Rack
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Arthur Umanoff Teak Wood Mid Century Danish Modern Compass Book Magazine Rack. Item features Mid 20th Century
Measurements: 22" H x 16.5" W x 18" D.
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Teak
Restored Arthur Umanoff Solid Walnut Magazine Rack Surfboard Coffee Table
By Arthur Umanoff, Grete Jalk
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Arthur Umanoff designed the mother of all magazine racks, or perhaps the most innovative coffee table of all time.
This solid walnut coffee table has been delicately restored. Th...
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Walnut
Arthur Umanoff Walnut Magazine Rack
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Highland, IN
This lovely walnut magazine rack by Arthur Umanoff for Washington Woodcraft has sculptural spindles that create visual movement as your perspective on the piece changes.
18.5"H X ...
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Walnut
Arthur Umanoff Iron Room Dividers w 140 Leather Wine Bottle Holders, 1950s
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The ultimate entertaining piece, this Arthur Umanoff four section wine rack system and room divider which also incorporates an artful array of one hundred forty leather wine bottle holders, two wicker baskets, ten butcher block wooden shelves, and all contained within four individual black iron frames, this magnificent room divider or wall unit is the ideal companion to any entertainment home or creative studio.
Designed in 1954 by Arthur Umanoff and produced in low quantities by Shaver Howard throughout the late 1950s, this collector's item works equally wonderfully as a room divider or against a wall, it can be placed together in one continuous unit, angled for a corner, or separated - the four individual sections can be scattered throughout a room, home or office.
Consider the many ways you can use this fantastic Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard room divider wall unit. Whether placed to divide a room or against a wall, this sizable piece can hold a large collection of wine, up to 140 bottles in the leather bottle holders that are have style similarities as designs from Jacques Adnet, 2 wicker baskets in the style of Franco Albini can hold drink accessories, glassware and tools, and the 10 wooden butcher block shelves can hold bottles of liquor, trays with condiments and mixers, recipe books...
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Iron
Mid Century Modern Wrought Iron Wine Rack by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Redding, CT
Mid Century Modern Wrought Iron Wine Rack by Arthur Umanoff
This free standing 67 bottle rack was Manufactured by Shaver Howard
It Measures: 72" H x 17” W x 12 3/8” D
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff More Furniture and Collectibles
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Iron
Mid Century Solid Walnut Spindle Magazine Rack Stand by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage magazine holder designed by Arthur Umanoff for Washington Woodcraft, circa 1960s. This organizing rack is constructed of solid walnut a...
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Walnut
Giant Magazine Rack by Arthur Umanoff in Walnut
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This handsome magazine rack by Arthur Umanoff is the "Big Boy" at just under 31". The oily, deep-redish-brown cinnamon color patina of the walnut is exactly why we love mid-century m...
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Walnut
Mid-Century Solid Walnut Magazine Rack by Arthur Umanoff for American Woodcraft
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-century solid walnut magazine rack by Arthur Umanoff for American Woodcraft, circa 1950s. This sturdy rectangular magazine rack is finely crafted and all original with carved tri...
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Walnut
Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron Seventeen-Bottle Wine Holder
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1950s Arthur Umanoff wine rack in painted wrought iron. Can be used as a tabletop or floor rack, accommodating 17 bottles.
Pictured with this wine rack is the smaller, 7-bottle hold...
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Wrought Iron
Arthur Umanoff Walnut Magazine Rack
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Beautifully crafted Mid-Century Modern magazine or book rack designed by the prolific designer Arthur Umanoff in the 1950s. Featuring distinctive staves and practical handles on eith...
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Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Ebonized Walnut Magazine Holder by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in New York, NY
This refined Mid-Century Modern magazine holder was realized by the esteemed American designer Arthur Umanoff, circa 1960. The piece offers two open rectilinear ends connected by a rectangular base and two atomic concave cross bars at the top- all in ebonized walnut. Connecting the top and bottom horizontal supports are an array of handcarved totem like forms- that appear inspired by Oceanic...
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Walnut
Tall Solid Iron & Walnut Shelf 39 Wine Rack Bottle Capacity by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice versatile wine rack designed by Arthur Umanoff, with a solid butcher block walnut shelf and basket and iron frame American design.
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Iron
Leather and Wrought Iron Wine Bottle Holder by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Pasadena, CA
Leather and wrought iron wine bottle holder can hold four bottles horizontally. Tan colored leather and features a wood slab on top.
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Iron
American Mid-Century Modern Solid Walnut Magazine Rack by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Diego, CA
A solid walnut magazine rack from the late 1950s by Arthur Umanoff. Formed by two intersecting planes, the rack cradles books or periodicals at a slight angle in a wooden frame defin...
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Walnut
Arthur Umanoff Three-Panel Folding Screen in Yellow
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in New York, NY
A screen and room divider by designer Arthur Umanoff, produced circa 1950s, in welded and enameled metal with three folding panels, composed of cut-out baluster rails and ball form f...
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Rare Mid-Century Design Icon an Arthur Umanoff Iron and Cane Log Holder Rack
By Arthur Umanoff, George Nelson
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Simple, sculptural design. Presented in As-Found condition.
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Wrought Iron
Wrapped Cane and Iron Magazine Holder by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor
By Arthur Umanoff, Raymor
Located in San Diego, CA
Wrapped cane and iron magazine rack by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor. Original orange enamel finish. A sturdy and functional piece.
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Iron
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French Mid Century 5 Bottle Wicker Rattan and Bamboo Wine Holder or Rack
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural midcentury French wine rack or wine holder, rendered in hand woven wicker, and hand bent rattan and bamboo with capacity to hold up to 5 bo...
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1970s Danish Modern Arthur Umanof-Style Magazine Rack
Located in Germantown, MD
Nice Danish Modern style oval wooden magazine holder. Mid century design, Arthur Umanoff Style, a simple sleek wood rack. It has a one-piece woo...
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Mid-Century Modern Taverneau Serving Tray by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage serving platter tray designed by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor, circa 1960's. This solid piece is made out of Taverneau wood and features ...
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Arthur Umanoff Wine Rack
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Chicago, IL
Wrought iron and leather strapped wine rack.
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Arthur Umanoff Sculpted Walnut Side Table with Magazine Rack for Washington Wood
By Arthur Umanoff, Washington Woodcraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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H 20.75 in W 22.5 in D 18 in
Mid Century Solid Walnut Spindle Magazine Rack Stand by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage magazine holder designed by Arthur Umanoff for Washington Woodcraft, circa 1960s. This organizing rack is constructed of solid walnut a...
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H 14.5 in W 20.75 in D 8.25 in
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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Cut Steel
Roger Feraud French Mid-Century Modern Iron & Nickel Coat Hat Rack Space Age
By Geo, France 1, Roger Feraud
Located in Miami, FL
Space age coat or hat rack by Roger Feraud for GEO France.
Features a black finished iron core, hairpin legs and eight nickel-plated astrolabs.
Mid-Century Modern Design from the l...
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Danish Modern Walnut Magazine Rack, 1970s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Walnut Magazine Rack, 1970s.
Mid-Century Modern magazine stand made in Denmark in the 1970. Two slotted leaves of plywood fit...
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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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Iron
Arthur Umanoff Walnut Spindle Side/End Table
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Weymouth, MA
Side/end table with spindles and black laminated top. Table is designed by Arthur Umanoff of walnut wood. Table has circular base with narrow wooden spindles that meet at the table top.
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Midcentury Iron Wine Rack
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Diego, CA
Great vintage midcentury wine rack that would work with any style of interior design, decor.
Wine rack holds 39 bottles and is in excellent cond...
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Midcentury Arthur Umanoff Washington Woodcraft 1964 Walnut Room Divider Screen
By Arthur Umanoff, Washington Woodcraft
Located in Munroe Falls, OH
This is a beautiful solid walnut three-panel, double-sided screen designed by Arthur Umanoff for Washington Woodcraft, ca. 1964. It works on a double-hinge mechanism so it can be man...
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H 68 in W 42 in D 1 in
Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Solid Walnut Magazine Rack
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid walnut magazine rack, designed by Arthur Umanoff circa 1960s California design, nice condition. Freshly refinished.
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Wrapped Cane and Iron Magazine Holder by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor
By Arthur Umanoff, Raymor
Located in San Diego, CA
Wrapped cane and iron magazine rack by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor. Original orange enamel finish. A sturdy and functional piece.
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Iron
Arthur Umanoff Magazine Rack Side Table
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A rare form by the designer Arthur Umanoff a magazine rack side table with slat wood top and bottom, paper rope cording a fixed to a iron frame. Angled and well crafted to hold some ...
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Arthur Umanoff Large Walnut Magazine Rack
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Nice oversized walnut by Arthur Umanoff. In nice vintage shape.
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Mid-Century Walnut Magazine Rack by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Vallejo, CA
A mid-century walnut magazine rack designed by Arthur Umanoff for Washington Woodcraft. Elegantly designed with a spindle back frame and 2 ledges for holding magazines or books on ei...
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Arthur Umanoff Double-Sided Room Divider Shelving Unit
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Long Island City, NY
This Arthur Umanoff double-sided room divider shelving unit is both functional and mesmerizing featuring masonite red and citron panel slidi...
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Arthur Umanoff Walnut Magazine Rack
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A mid century walnut magazine rack with dowel construction designed by Arthur Umanoff, very well crafted so it will hold your books or light reading materials.
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Mid-Century Modern Umanoff Burl Wood Bedroom Set Dressers Nightstands, 1980s
By Arthur Umanoff, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an utterly fabulous, burl wood bedroom set; including a large triple dresser with eight drawers, a pair of nightstands,...
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H 28 in W 74 in D 19.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Burl Wood Bedroom Set Dressers Nightstands 80s
By Arthur Umanoff, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an outstanding, burl wood bedroom set; including a large triple dresser with eight drawers, a pair of nightstands, a mi...
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H 28 in W 74 in D 19.5 in
Mid Century Modern Umanoff Burl Wood Chrome Bedroom, Dresser, and Headboard 80s
By Arthur Umanoff, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a brilliant, burl wood and chrome bedroom set; including a large dresser with eight drawers, a pair of cantilever nightstands...
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Arthur Umanoff Walnut Dowel Magazine Rack
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Arthur Umanoff walnut magazine rack or holder. Made up of dowels with a oval open top and solid bottom.
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