W. & J. Sloane On Sale
Vintage 1940s American Regency Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Early 20th Century American Colonial Revival Console Tables
Mahogany, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
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21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Metal
2010s American Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
2010s American Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Empire Center Tables
Wood
Antique 1890s English Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
2010s American Modern Contemporary Art
Paper
2010s American Table Lamps
Brass
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bouclé, Velvet, Beech, Linen
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Hardwood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Alabaster, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Other
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
W. & J. Sloane for sale on 1stDibs
For 140 years, W. & J. Sloane was the furniture manufacturer of choice for the American elite. The company’s clientele included John D. Rockefeller and the White House. Vintage W. & J. Sloane lounge chairs, sofas and club chairs luxuriously combine the best of mid-century modern with the opulence of Louis XV style.
Scottish immigrant William Sloane founded the company in New York in 1843. Sloane was from the town of Kilmarnock, which was famous for its fine furniture and carpets. His younger brother, John, joined the company in 1852 and the name was changed to W. & J. Sloane to represent both siblings. Sloane’s son, Douglas, joined soon after.
W. & J. Sloane rose to prominence by importing beautiful Persian carpets to the United States. It was the first company to do so. This garnered the attention of wealthy New York families, including the Whitneys and Vanderbilts. In the late 1800s, W. & J. Sloane began producing its own furniture. It added an antiques department and opened a decorating and upholstery department.
Over the first half of the 20th century, W. & J. Sloane continued to decorate for prominent families while also working on Hollywood movie sets and automobile interiors. The company established a branch in San Francisco and acquired the upscale California Furniture Company. During World War II, the company received contracts for the interior design of United States Navy Liberty ships.
Chef Julia Child worked at the company in 1935, and during the early 1950s, the firm employed Arthur Elrod, an immensely influential decorator who played an integral role in defining mid-century modernist interiors in Palm Springs. By the mid-1950s, ownership of the company was no longer in the hands of the Sloane family.
In 1983, W. & J. Sloane shuttered its downtown Washington store, which was followed by the closure of its flagship New York store in 1984.
On 1stDibs, find vintage W. & J. Sloane seating, case pieces and more.