Arthur Umanoff Racks and Stands
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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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Racks and Stands
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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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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Racks and Stands
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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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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Racks and Stands
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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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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Racks and Stands
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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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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Racks and Stands
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Walnut
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 Racks and Stands
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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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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Racks and Stands
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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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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Racks and Stands
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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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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Racks and Stands
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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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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Racks and Stands
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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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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Racks and Stands
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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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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Racks and Stands
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Walnut
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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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Racks and Stands
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Wrought Iron
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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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Racks and Stands
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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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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Racks and Stands
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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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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Racks and Stands
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Walnut
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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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Racks and Stands
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Iron
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Arthur Umanoff Sculpted Walnut Side Table with Magazine Rack for Washington Wood
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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 Solid Walnut Spindle Magazine Rack Stand by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Jose, CA
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Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Walnut Magazine Rack, 1970s.
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Mid-Century Swirl Coat Rack, Black Wrought Iron/Golden Accent by Roger Feraud
By Roger Feraud
Located in Beirut, LB
a timeless piece of functional artistry, the Mid-Century coat rack with a swirl design by Roger Feraud. Crafted from sturdy black wrought iron, this coat rack stands as a testament t...
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Roger Feraud French Mid-Century Modern Iron & Nickel Coat Hat Rack Space Age
By Roger Feraud, Geo, France 1
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.
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Mid-20th Century French Space Age Arthur Umanoff Racks and Stands
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French Rattan Bamboo Magazine Rack with Chinoiserie Details, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching bamboo and rattan magazine rack, France, 1950s-1960s
This magazine stand features a bamboo basket with loop and chinoiserie rattan decorations.
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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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Two French Mid-Century Modern Wire Waste Baskets, Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Two French trash baskets or wastebaskets that elegantly combine modern, neoclassical and industrial aesthetics. The pieces are composed of black enameled ...
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18th Century Wrought Iron Kitchen Rack
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming 18th century hand-wrought iron kitchen rack with five hooks originally used for hanging spoons and other utensils near the hearth, and ...
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French Rattan Basket Stand Iron Legs Midcentury
Located in Labrit, Landes
French rattan basket with his iron stand
Midcentury
Good condition
Shipping: H 74 L 56 P 56 1.6 kg.
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Previously Available Items
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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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Racks and Stands
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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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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 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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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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Mid-Century Solid Walnut Extra Large Magazine Rack by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-century solid walnut extra large magazine rack by Arthur Umanoff, circa 1950s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 31"W x 9"D x 14.5"H. Great California desi...
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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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Walnut
Arthur Umanoff Magazine Rack Side Table
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and practical design, this end table by Arthur Umanoff has an integrated magazine rack. Crafted in a beautiful walnut, this table has a visual lightness in its structure ...
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Arthur Umanoff Mid Century Walnut Magazine Rack Side Table
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Countryside, IL
Arthur Umanoff Mid Century walnut magazine rack side table.
Side table measures: 22.25 wide x 18 deep x 20.5 inches high
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Arthur Umanoff Magazine Side Table
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Highland, IN
A beautiful design that is also very practical, Umanoff’s design is a side or end table with an integrated magazine rack. Crafted of rich walnut, the sculptural form has a visual lig...
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Arthur Umanoff racks and stands for sale on 1stDibs.
Arthur Umanoff racks and stands are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Arthur Umanoff racks and stands, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original racks and stands 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 racks and stands by Tony Paul, Edward Wormley, and Dorothy Thorpe. Prices for Arthur Umanoff racks and stands can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $450 and can go as high as $2,795, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $649.
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