Arthur Umanoff Furniture
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
Arthur Umanoff Cocktail Dry Bar or Server for Raymor
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in St. Louis, MO
Midcentury Arthur Umanoff bar for Raymor. Wrought iron base, oak slats, rush and Formica top. Overall nice original condition, oak restored, wrought iron base repainted, top in very ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Arthur Umanoff Hoop Stools
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Refinished pair of Mid-Century Modern stools by Arthur Umanoff. Features hoop back with rattan, metal frame has been given a bare metal look.
(Please co...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Furniture
Materials
Metal
Arthur Umanoff 39 Bottle Wine Rack with Round Top
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Highland, IN
Ready to hold 39 wine bottles, this iron wine rack by Arthur Umanoff has a delightful curved top echoing the round shape of the bottle holders and a terrific graphic quality.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Furniture
Materials
Iron
Arthur Umanoff Wine Rack
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
A black wrought iron wine rack by Arthur Umanoff.
It can hold up to 39 bottles and includes a woven basket type shelf and a laminated shelf to hold glasses, serve drinks or even showcase you favorite bottles and bar utensils...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Furniture
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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 Furniture
Materials
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 Furniture
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Rattan Arthur Umanoff Design Étagère Room Divider
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Las Vegas, NV
RARE and Unique iron, wood and woven faux grass étagère designed by Arthur Umanoff
for the Mayan collection by Shaver Howard Furniture CO. and produce...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Furniture
Materials
Metal
Three Stools by Arthur Umanoff, Walnut Spindle Base, Leather Seats, Excellent
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of 3 stools designed by Arthur Umanoff, 1950s. Expertly refinished and reupholstered with new off white / ivory leather tops. Together they also make a nice substitute for a benc...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Furniture
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Leather, Walnut
Wonderful Pair of Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron Stools Benches Mid-Century Modern
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful pair of Arthur Umanoff stacking stools from the 1964 Grenada Collection for Boyuer Scott, Shaver Howard collections. This pair is in wonderful vintage condition with a love...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Furniture
Materials
Iron
Taverneau Serving Tray by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor
By Arthur Umanoff, Raymor
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A hand carved and finished serving tray made of Taverneau, an uncommon Haitian wood with a rattan wrapped handle. Designed and by Arthur Umanoff, produced...
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1960s Haitian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Wonderful Arthur Umanoff Olivewood Chrome Desk Mid-Century Modern
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Arthur Umanoff olivewood and chrome desk. We love the great looking burled olivewood top with two hidden drawers against the angular chromed legs. Top is in great shape wit...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Furniture
Materials
Chrome
3-Piece Umanoff Bar and Stool Set
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in New York, NY
Very chic and stylish bar and stool set comprised of 2 stools and a round bar. The bar has a mesh enclosed storage space, which has a curved sliding ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Furniture
Materials
Iron
Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron with Blonde Wood Modernist Magazine Stand Side Table
By Raymor, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Ferndale, MI
Arthur Umanoff designed Mid-Century Modernist magazine display side table. Wrought iron frame in black finish supports organic form blonde wood legs a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid Century Arthur Umanoff Cocktail Bar or Sideboard Credenza for Raymor, 1950's
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Very cool piece by Arthur Umanoff, can be used as a bar, sideboard, foyer table or server. Umanoff's signature style consisting of slat wood, wrought iron and laminate. Leather pulls...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Umanoff Slatted Wood and Iron Stools
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in New York, NY
Pair of stools designed by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor, in good original condition. Both show some cosmetic wear to finish, normal and consistent with age, measures seat H 28 inches.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
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 Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Mid-Century Arthur Umanoff Slat Stools
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two vintage-modern stools featuring iron bases and slat wood seat and back, designed by Arthur Umanoff.
Please confirm item location NY or NJ with dealer.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Furniture
Materials
Wrought 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 Furniture
Materials
Iron
Rare Arthur Umanoff Candelabra
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Super rare Arthur Umanoff iron and woven cane six candelabra. The caning has been replaced but special effort was taken to match the original weaving and knot pattern.
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1950s American Vintage Arthur Umanoff Furniture
Materials
Iron
Arthur Umanoff Candelabrum in Teal
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Large sculptural candelabrum in original enamel teal and cane by Arthur Umanoff. Teal is original to piece and is rarer than the black. Also have the same candelabra available wit...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Furniture
Materials
Iron, Enamel
Arthur Umanoff Iron and Rattan Floor Candelabrum
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in New York, NY
Wrought iron and woven rattan curved candelabrum designed by Arthur Umanoff, circa 1950.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
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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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Furniture
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Metal
Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron Table
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Stamford, CT
Small wrought iron side table from the Grenada collection designed by Arthur Umanoff and manufactured by Boyuer Scott Company.
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1960s American Vintage Arthur Umanoff Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
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 Furniture
Materials
Metal
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 Furniture
Materials
Wood
Stunning Burl Wood Credenza by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham, Circa 1970s
By Milo Baughman, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning minimalist three door credenza in burled olive wood by Arthur Umanoff, circa 1970s.
Gorgeous highly figured burl grain throughout the credenza. Cabinet rests on a black lacquered plinth base. Adjustable height shelved storage behind the cabinet door on the right and two burl wood drawers and shelved space behind the left two doors.
Very good vintage condition with minor scratches and flaws as expected for age. See photos.
DIMENSIONS
Width: 55.5 in.
Height: 28 in.
Depth: 19.5 in.
This iconic piece pairs equally well with mid-century modern, Hollywood regency, post-modern and contemporary interiors. We currently have this burl credenza in our gallery paired with a Willy Rizzo Dining Set and a pair of Milo Baughman Yellow Velvet Parsons Chairs...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Furniture
Materials
Burl
Mid-Century Arthur Umanoff Slat Stools - a Pair
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Arthur Umanoff's vintage bar stools feature a wooden slat design supported by a sturdy steel rod frame.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Furniture
Materials
Iron
Arthur Umanoff Small Midcentury Walnut Side Table with Magazine Rack
By Washington Woodcraft, Arthur Umanoff
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern solid walnut side table with magazine rack designed by Arthur Umanoff (1923-1985) for Washington Woodcraft in 1964.
Dimensions: H 20.5" x W 22" x D 18"
Table to...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Furniture
Materials
Teak
Hard-to-come-by Wrought Iron + Rattan Floor Candelabra by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Kensington, MD
Hard-to-Come-By Wrought Iron + Rattan Floor Candelabra by Arthur Umanoff
Additional information:
Material: Iron
Featured at Kensington:
This single Wrough Iron floor candelabru...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Hard-to-come-by Wrought Iron+ Rattan Floor Candelabras by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Kensington, MD
Pair of Wrought Iron candelabra with rattan detailing. Iconic design by Arthur Umanoff from the 1950s. 3 tall, elongated stems have a wrapping of rattan at the neck just below the ca...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Furniture
Materials
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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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Furniture
Materials
Iron
Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller Eight Day Wall Clock with Chimes
By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller
Located in Ferndale, MI
Modernist take on a kind of deconstructed grandfather clock look. Lucite case allows internal works to be part of the design. Eight day weights, chains and pendulum in chrome. Clock ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Furniture
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Arthur Umanoff Elm and Wrought Iron Slat Bench, 1950's
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Bainbridge, NY
American mid-century Arthur Umanoff iron and elm slat bench, cocktail table, bed end bench. Featuring a sturdy rectangular framework in Black enameled Wr...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Burl Wood Sideboard with Upper Cabinet
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham burl wood sideboard with upper glass cabinet having conforming glass and wood shelves. This can b...
Category
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Furniture
Materials
Burl
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 Furniture
Materials
Iron
Taverneau Serving Tray by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff, Raymor
Located in New York, NY
A two-compartment serving tray made of Taverneau, a rare Haitian wood. By Arthur Umanoff for Raymor. Haiti, circa 1960. Signed. Features reed-trimmed hand...
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1960s Haitian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Furniture
Materials
Wood
Arthur Umanoff furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Arthur Umanoff furniture 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 furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Arthur Umanoff were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Russell Woodard, Charles Eames, and Century Furniture. Prices for Arthur Umanoff furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $150 and can go as high as $12,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,800.
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