1970s Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller wall clock
By Arthur Umanoff, Herman Miller
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller 1970s wall clock, model #588.
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Aluminum
1970s Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller wall clock
By Arthur Umanoff, Herman Miller
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller 1970s wall clock, model #588.
Aluminum
$850
H 3 in W 16 in D 16 in
Vintage Stationmaster 611 Oak Wall Clock by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A perfectly designed mid-century modern wall clock by Arthur Umanoff for powerhouse clock maker Howard Miller.
Metal
Vintage Arthur Umanoff “Meridian” Clock for Howard Miller
By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage pendulum wall clock designed by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller. The “Meridian” clock features aspects of Danish Modern design with a walnut wood case with a rare orange bac...
Aluminum, Brass
$1,400
H 36.38 in W 17 in D 4.13 in
Mid Century Walnut Arthur Umanoff Meridian Pendulum Wall Clock for Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage Meridian wall clock designed by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller in walnut, circa 1970s.
Aluminum, Brass
$650
H 4.5 in W 4.5 in D 3 in
Mid Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Rosewood Square Desk Clock for Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Troy, MI
Arthur Umanoff model 645 alarm clock for Howard Miller circa late 1960s Rosewood case with aluminum dial on a black background Plug in electric movement with black hour and minute ha...
Aluminum
$1,654 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 16.93 in
Umanoff Side Table, H45 - Solid Walnut / Brass - by Arthur Umanoff for Audo
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Dubai, AE
He also designed clocks for Howard Miller. Arthur Umanoff believed that design should not only be beautifully constructed and functional, but that it should also be attainable.
Brass
Howard Miller Desk Clock by Design Office of George Nelson
By Howard Miller, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Arthur Umanoff for The Design Office of George Nelson for Howard Miller Rosewood Desk or Table Clock.
Chrome
Arthur Umanoff Bar Height Swivel Stools
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
He also designed clocks for Howard Miller.
Cut Steel
$1,950 / item
H 23.63 in Dm 16.93 in
Umanoff Side Table, H60 - Solid Walnut / Brass - by Arthur Umanoff for Audo
By Arthur Umanoff, Audo
Located in Dubai, AE
He also designed clocks for Howard Miller. Arthur Umanoff believed that design should not only be beautifully constructed and functional, but that it should also be attainable.
Brass
$3,123 / set
H 27.5 in W 23.5 in D 27 in
A Pair of 1950s Mid-Century Rattan Basket Chairs in the manner of Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
He also crafted elegant clocks for Howard Miller, further showcasing his versatility as a designer.
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
$895
H 14.75 in W 31 in D 9 in
Larger Walnut Oval Magazine Rack Attribute to Arthur Umanoff for Washington Wood
By Arthur Umanoff, Washington Woodcraft
Located in Topeka, KS
This magazine rack is one of Umanoff’s more recognized pieces and would be a good way to start your Arthur Umanoff collection.
Walnut
$2,211 / item
H 23.63 in Dm 16.93 in
Set of 2 Umanoff Side Tables 45&60 Solid Walnut/Brass-by Arthur Umanoff for Audo
Located in Dubai, AE
He also designed clocks for Howard Miller. Arthur Umanoff believed that design should not only be beautifully constructed and functional, but that it should also be attainable.
Brass
Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller Walnut Wall Mirror
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Nicely detailed walnut mirror with shelf and drawer designed by Arthur Umanoff and manufactured by Howard Miller from the Meridian Mirror Division.
Mirror, Walnut
Lucite Clock by George Nelson for Howard Miller
By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
These are sometimes attributed to Arthur Umanoff, but we cannot confirm that attribution.
Brass
Walnut Framed Mirror by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Walnut framed mirror by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller.
Mirror, Walnut
Walnut Framed Mirror by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller
By Howard Miller
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Walnut Framed Mirror by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller Wall Clock
By Howard Miller, Arthur Umanoff, George Nelson
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller wall clock. Attributed to George Nelson.
Rare Rattan Wall Clock Designed by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare wall clock designed by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller, great original vintage condition battery-operated, retains its labels.
Rattan
Striking Grandmother Clock by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller
By Howard Miller
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Striking grandmother clock by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller circa mid 1970's.
Brass, Chrome
Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller Lucite Wall Clock with Chimes
By Howard Miller, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Astoria, NY
Mid-Century Modern wall clock created by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller in the United States.
Metal, Brass
Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller Wall Mirror
By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller
Located in Oakland, CA
Beautifully made by the Howard Miller Clock Company a division of the Herman Miller, whom George Nelson was lead designer at the time along with the Eameses.
Mirror, Walnut, Paint
1970s Rattan Wall Clock by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A perfectly designed mid-century modern wall clock by Arthur Umanoff for George Nelson Associates for the powerhouse clock maker Howard Miller, likely from the 1970s.
Rattan, Wood
1960s Rosewood Desk Clock by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller
By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A circular encasement of oiled rosewood encompassing a satin aluminum dial set on a cruciform form pedestal base of polished chrome.
Aluminum
Sold
H 12.5 in W 12.5 in L 12.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Howard Miller Rosewood Chrome Wall Clock
By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a warm and chic, round wall clock, made of chrome and with a rosewood face, by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller, circa 1960s. In excellent condition.
Wood
Arthur Umanoff Swing Timer Modernist Black and White Clock Howard Miller 1970s
By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller
Located in Troy, MI
Mid Century modern "Swing Timer" wall clock designed by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller USA circa 1970s Model 622-569 with large roman numeral markers and orange hands White inject...
Plastic, Acrylic
Howard Miller Grandmother Clock
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller grandmother clock circa early 1970's.
Chrome
Arthur Umanoff Wall Mirror for Howard Miller
By Arthur Umanoff, George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Arthur Umanoff / George Nelson Manufacturer: Howard Miller Period/Style: Mid-Century Modern Country: United States Date: 1960s Dimensions: 44.5?
Glass, Mirror, Walnut
Arthur Umanoff Wall Mirror for Howard Miller
By Arthur Umanoff, George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Arthur Umanoff / George Nelson Manufacturer: Howard Miller Period/Style: Mid-Century Modern Country: United States Date: 1960s Dimensions: 44.5 H x 20.5 W x 8 D Mat...
Glass, Walnut
Vintage Arthur Umanoff Pendulum Clock for Howard Miller in Walnut Caze
By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare vintage Arthur Umanoff pendulum clock for Howard Miller, in walnut caze nice design, with brass accents and Roman Numerals.
Aluminum, Brass
Rosewood Desk Clock by Howard Miller
By Arthur Umanoff, George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in South Charleston, WV
Arthur Umanoff (1923-1985) for George Nelson Associates desk clock Howard Miller Clock Co., Zeeland, Michigan, 1960s, walnut, steel, Howard Miller label on back Measures: 4" W x 3 1...
Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Wall Clock by Howard Miller
By George Nelson, Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lovely mid-century wall clock with brushed silver face, gold tone numbers, black and red hands, and a walnut case. Likely designed by Arthur Umanoff for George Nelson Associates fo...
Metal
Sold
H 3.5 in W 9 in D 9 in
Vintage Swing Timer 923 Wall Clock by George Nelson Associates for Howard Miller
By Arthur Umanoff, George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A fantastic and rare Mid-Century Modern wall clock (model 923 from the Swing Timer collection) designed by Arthur Umanoff for George Nelson Associates for Howard Miller.
Metal
1960s Black Mirrored Wall Clock by Howard Miller
By Howard Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A fantastic and rare mid-century modern wall clock by American clock manufacturer Howard Miller. Not marked but very similar to the designs Arthur Umanoff and George Nelson did for ...
Plastic
Sold
H 38 in W 21.5 in D 29.5 in
Rocking Chair in Walnut, Arthur Umanoff, Washington Woodcraft, USA, c. 1960's
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Deland, FL
He also designed clocks for Howard Miller. Arthur Umanoff believed that design should not only be beautifully constructed and functional, but that it should also be attainable.
Rattan, Walnut
Sold
H 80.25 in W 17 in D 11.75 in
Howard Miller Quinten Model 611-216 Chrome & Espresso Floor Grandfather Clock
By Howard Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
It is a fabulous, functioning timepiece, with an elegance only Howard Miller can create. Howard Miller was founded in 1926 and is still family owned in it’s third generation.
Chrome
Sold
H 38.25 in W 24.5 in D 22.5 in
MCM Black Vinyl Rolling Desk Chair Wood Arms by Arthur Umanoff for Madison #2635
By Arthur Umanoff, Madison Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Some of the companies he designed for include Shaver Howard, Washington Woodcraft, Howard Miller, Contemporary Shells, Cavalier Corporation, and Arleigh to name just a few.
Aluminum
Sold
H 45 in W 19 in L 45 in
4 Tulip Style White Swivel Barstools by Arthur Umanoff for Contemporary Shells
By Eero Saarinen, Contemporary Shells Inc. 1, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Topeka, KS
Some of the companies he designed for include Shaver Howard, Washington Woodcraft, Howard Miller, Contemporary Shells, and Arleigh to name just a few.
Chrome, Aluminum
Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller Lucite Wall Clock
By Howard Miller
Located in New York, NY
1970s Lucite and brass eight day clock, designed by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller.
Metal, Brass
Rare Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller Walnut Wall Clock
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a rare and very graphic wall clock designed by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller during the reign of George Nelson.
Metal
Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller Meridian Clock
By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful rosewood wall clock designed by Arthur Umanoff for the Howard Miller Company in the early 1970s.
Aluminum
Sold
H 2.5 in Dm 16 in
Stationmaster #611 Round Natural Oak Wall Clock Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller
By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
And we are here to help you set, keep, or turn back time in Arthur Umanoff and Howard Miller Style!!! Look at this AWESOME modern vintage Stationmaster #611 round natural oak wall cl...
Metal
Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller Walnut Desk Clock
By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller
Located in Oakland, CA
These clocks were part of his time designing for Howard Miller in the 1960s.
Aluminum
Rare Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller Wall Clock
By Arthur Umanoff, Herman Miller
Located in Toronto, Ontario
George Nelson and Associates designed numerous clocks for Howard Miller in the 1940 through to the 1970's. This example by Nelson associate Arthur Umanoff.
Walnut
Mantel Grandfather Clock by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller
By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller
Located in South Charleston, WV
Clock by Howard Miller with design by Arthur Umanoff. A heavy grandfather style wall hanging clock produced of solid oak and is operated by a key.
Oak
Mantel Grandfather Clock by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller
By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a solid oak circa 1975 Howard Miller mechanical pendulum wall clock. It is a model 612, has an 8-day winder and keeps excellent time. The case is a beautiful, heavy gleaming ...
Brass
Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller Brass and Lucite Wall Clock
By Howard Miller, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Hanover, MA
Howard Miller model 622-683 eight day wall clock designed by Arthur Umanoff circa 1970 featuring a visible high-precision German-made Kieninger cable driven movement made from highly...
Brass
Sold
H 50 in W 28.75 in D 2.5 in
Walnut Framed Mirror by George Nelson/ Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller
By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller
Located in Highland, IN
This substantial mirror has a frame of walnut with a terrific carved pattern. Designed by Arthur Umanoff while working in the George Nelson office, these were offered in other sizes ...
Mirror, Walnut
Sold
H 28.25 in W 32.5 in D 1.25 in
Framed Hexagonal mirror by George Nelson/Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in San Diego, CA
Simple and timeless. Designed by Arthur Umanoff while working in the George Nelson office for Howard Miller.
Walnut
Vintage Arthur Umanoff Pendulum Clock for Howard Miller
By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage pendulum wall clock designed by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller. This piece features a walnut case with rare orange backing and is in good working condition.
Aluminum, Brass
Mid Century Modern Howard Miller Walnut Clock by Arthur Umanoff
By Howard Miller, Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage wall hanging case clock designed by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller model no. 585 in walnut, circa 1960s.
Walnut
Arthur Umanoff Swing Timer Modernist Black and White Clock Howard Miller 1970s
By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller
Located in Troy, MI
Mid Century modern "Swing Timer" wall clock designed by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller USA circa 1970s Model 622-569 with large roman numeral markers and orange hands White inject...
Plastic, Acrylic
Sold
H 36 in W 17 in D 4 in
Mid-Century Modern Umanoff for Howard Miller Hexagonal Meridian Wall Clock 1970s
By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a marvelous, hexagonal, "Meridian," wall clock, made of solid walnut and with a black backing, by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller, circa 1970s. In excellen...
Walnut
Arthur Umanoff Wall Clock for Howard Miller
By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller
Located in San Mateo, CA
Howard Miller pendulum wall clock designed by Arthur Umanoff.
Aluminum, Brass
Petite Arthur Umanoff Desk Clock for Howard Miller
By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller
Located in Oakland, CA
Petite desk clock by industrial designer Arthur Umanoff for the Howard Miller clock company.
Aluminum
Sold
H 3.5 in W 6 in D 3.5 in
Mid Century Modernist Arthur Umanoff Howard Miller Rosewood Cylinder Flip Clock
By Howard Miller, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Troy, MI
Rare Arthur Umanoff model 4620 desk clock for Howard Miller circa 1960s Rosewood and acrylic cylinder case with exposed movement and flip numbers Original label intact Please note m...
Acrylic, Rosewood
Handsome Walnut Howard Miller Mirror--George Nelson and Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Similar examples are often attributed to Arthur Umanoff, who designed many clocks and other mirrors--usually in walnut--for Howard Miller.
Walnut
Howard Miller Arthur Umanoff Wall Clock in Fashionable Sapphire
By Arthur Umanoff, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Great wall clock design with a fine wood casing and an original backboard in what is right now a trending color of sapphire. Uncertain to whether Arthur Umanoff or George Nelson Desi...
Montage of Three Vintage Wall Clocks by Howard Miller
By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller
Located in South Charleston, WV
Presented here is a set of three clocks by Howard Miller with designs by Arthur Umanoff and others.
Arthur Umanoff Serving / Bar Cart
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Oakland, CA
The cart has three drawers for the storage of objects related to bar service and three portals for wine bottles, in addition, there is a bottom storage area, middle and top tray stor...
Metal, Chrome
Arthur Umanoff Counter Height Swivel Stools
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
He also designed clocks for Howard Miller.
Cut Steel
Sold
H 31.75 in W 40.25 in D 18 in
MCM Arthur Umanoff for Cavalier Dimension Group Rolling Server Bar Cart Walnut
By Cavalier, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Topeka, KS
Some of the companies he designed for include Shaver Howard, Washington Woodcraft, Howard Miller, Contemporary Shells, Cavalier Corporation, and Arleigh to name just a few.
Laminate, Walnut
Sold
H 15 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
MCM Walnut & Chrome Cube Clock Lamp by V. H. Woolums Style Howard Miller Clocks
By Howard Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
It reminds us of similar styles by George Nelson and Arthur Umanoff who designed for Howard Miller Clocks, it’s just incredible!
Chrome
Sold
H 28.5 in W 25 in D 20 in
4 Tulip Style White Fiberglass Swivel Armchairs, Arthur Umanoff for Contemporary
By Arthur Umanoff, Eero Saarinen, Knoll, Contemporary Shells Inc. 1
Located in Topeka, KS
Some of the companies he designed for include Shaver Howard, Washington Woodcraft, Howard Miller, Contemporary Shells, and Arleigh to name just a few.
Aluminum
Sold
H 28 in Dm 48 in
Tulip Style White Fiberglass Swivel Chairs and Table by Umanoff for Contemporary
By Contemporary Shells Inc. 1, Eero Saarinen, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Topeka, KS
Some of the companies he designed for include Shaver Howard, Washington Woodcraft, Howard Miller, Contemporary Shells, and Arleigh to name just a few.
Aluminum
Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller Rosewood 'Meridian' Wall Clock, circa 1970
By Howard Miller, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller rosewood 'Meridian' wall clock, circa 1970.
Aluminum
Table Clock by Arthur Umanoff for George Nelson and Associates
By George Nelson
Located in Hudson, NY
Desk clock with rosewood case and Lucite face on steel cross base. Made by Howard Miller Clock Co.
Walnut Wall Clock Model 553 by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller, ca. 1970
By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Walnut Wall Clock by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller, ca. 1970. Meridian Clocks design line.
Walnut
1960s Table Clock by Arthur Umanoff for George Nelson and Associates
By Arthur Umanoff, George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in San Diego, CA
1960s walnut and brass table clock by Arthur Umanoff for George Nelson and Associates. Produced by Howard Miller.
Brass
Midcentury Walnut Magazine Side Table circa 1960s by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Plymouth, MA
Also in the 1960s, Umanoff designed furniture for Madison Furniture Industries and designed clocks for the Howard Miller Clock Company.
Walnut
Vintage George Nelson / Howard Miller Multi-color Spike / Starburst Clock
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Iconic Vintage George Nelson / Howard Miller Multi-color Spike / Starburst Electric Wall Clock,, Amazing colors,, wonderful patina,, retains original Howard Miller label,, Tested and...
Metal
Pendulum clock, Italy, 1970
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Pendulum clock built in the 1970s. The story of this item is rather peculiar: Some time ago a kind-looking elderly gentleman came into our store and asked if he could look at our mer...
Steel
White Turtle Bookcase, by Marcantonio, Made in Italy
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 500 other unique products. (2.2) A multipurpose turtle: its carapace acts as a support for a series of accessories. Onc...
Metal
$1,700Sale Price|38% Off
H 68 in W 16 in D 9 in
Mid-Century Modern Floor Clock Howard Miller Olivewood Case
By Howard Miller
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern olivewood case Howard Miller floor clock. Chrome base. Runs. Chimes need to be adjusted. Very good condition. Dimensions: 9" depth x 16" W x 68" H.
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Howard Miller Floor Clock
By Howard Miller
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern Howard Miller floor clock. Black lacquer with half round chrome trim. Wood paneled front. Chimes need adjustment does not strike properly. Weighs have some dents. ...
Chrome
Modern Grandfather Clock by Howard Miller
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Modern grandfather clock by Howard Miller, chrome and Lucite.
Metal
$3,000
H 68 in W 16 in D 9 in
Gorgeous Milo Baughman Style Olivewood and Chrome Howard Miller Tall Clock
By Howard Miller
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wow is what you will say when you see this gorgeous mid-century modern tall clock by Howard Miller. Stunning olivewood and chrome adorn this modern tall grandfather clock. You will...
Chrome
$1,250
H 20 in W 8.25 in D 1.75 in
Howard Miller George Nelson 1984 Checkerboard Table Clock, "Tempo 21" Tower 3
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare postmodern brown and cream checkerboard table clock by Howard Miller Clock Company. From the 1984 "Tempo 21" collection. Slight signs of wear and light scratches. Clock has not ...
Aluminum
Arthur Umanoff Wall Clock Model 557, Walnut & Aluminum, 1970s
By Howard Miller, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A sculptural marvel from the Meridian line, this Howard Miller Model 557 wall clock was designed by Arthur Umanoff in the 1970s. Its form—coffin-shaped and hand-crafted in warm walnu...
Walnut
$1,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 72 in W 16 in D 12.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Standing Grandfather Tall Clock Étagère Shelving
Located in Wayne, NJ
Modern chrome standing open grandfather fall clock étagère. This modern clock has three shelves, two in glass and the bottom is black. It has an inner downlight to highlight the glas...
Other
Art Deco Oak and Mahogany Longcase Clock by Enfield
By Enfield Clock Company 1
Located in Norwich, GB
Art Deco oak cased longcase clock with arched top and mahogany moulding, serpentine shaped base standing on block feet and with glazed trunk door. Silvered dial with Arabic numerals...
Oak
$3,200
H 66 in W 14 in D 15 in
Mid Century Modern Walnut Designer Lucite Grandfather Clock with Chime MINT!
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Walnut Designer Lucite Grandfather Clock with Chime MINT!
Lucite, Walnut
$2,600
H 34.25 in W 11 in D 4.75 in
Mid Century Modern Zebrawood and Chrome Wall Clock by Howard Miller
By Howard Miller
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage Pendulum Wall Clock manufactured by Howard Miller, circa 1970's. This stand out piece features stunning zebra wood grains and a polished chrome pendulum. Keeps time with an 8...
Aluminum, Chrome
Vintage Howard Miller Floor or Tall Table Clock Attributed to George Nelson
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Scarce Vintage Howard Miller Floor or Tall Table Clock attributed to George Nelson. Model 609. Chrome tulip base, thin chrome stem and chrome spherical top.
Chrome
$3,500
H 2.75 in Dm 13.5 in
1970s Howard Miller zebrawood and chrome wall clock designed by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller
Located in Phoenix, AZ
1970s Howard Miller wall clock model 616 designed by Arthur Umanoff Associates. “Zebrawood” veneer (described as “Leriex rosewood veneer” in the 1975/1976 catalog), chrome frame and ...
Chrome
$11,165
H 70.87 in W 12.21 in D 7.49 in
Handcrafted English Froxfield Clock, Black Oak, Floor Standing
Located in London, GB
The Froxfield clock in Black Oak. A unique limited edition floor clock created by Comitti designer Edmund Barker using selected timbers and contemporary styling. The design is inspir...
Steel
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.