Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Cane Tri-Leg Chair
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Furniture
Iron
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 magazine racks 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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Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Cane Tri-Leg Chair
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
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Mid Century Modern Counter Height Bar Stools by Arthur Umanoff 5 available
By Boyeur Scott Furniture Co., Arthur Umanoff
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of bar/ counter stools by Arthur Umanoff for the Boyeur Scott furniture Co. C1960. Priced and sold individually. Construction is an iron frame with a seat of maple and...
Iron
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 hour marks, and original George Nelson hands. 13.5” round, 2.75” deep. The clock matches the well known Peter Protzman desk...
Chrome
$1,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Mid-Century Slat Bar Stools in the Style of Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Diego, CA
A cool pair of mid-century slat bar stools in the style of Arthur Umanoff, circa 1950s. The stools have a great look and are in well worn condition with a nice patina on the wood as ...
Steel
Set of Four Bar Height Wood Slat Stools by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in New York, NY
Unusual set off bar height stools designed by Arthur Umanoff, circa 1950's. The stools feature slatted backs and seats with solid wrought iron frames, on dowel form legs with exposed...
Wrought Iron
Set of Four American MCM Iron & Wicker Counter / Barstools by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of four American MCM / BOHO iron and wicker counter / barstools by Arthur Umanoff, circa 1950s. The set is in good to fair vintage condition and each stool measures 20"W x 14"D ...
Iron
Rocking Chair by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The Arthur Umanoff rocking chair is a timeless piece of furniture that combines elegant design with exceptional comfort. Designed by Arthur Umanoff, a prominent mid-century modern fu...
Steel
Love Chairs by Arthur Umanoff Mid Century Modern Iron Dining Patio Set of Four
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of four "Love" dining chairs, designed by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard, American, circa 1960s. They can be used indoors or outdoors, or anywhere you need a little more love i...
Iron
Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron Wicker & Wood Slat Bar Stools for Raymor - Restored
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in St. Louis, MO
Arthur Umanoff midcentury bar stools, for Raymor priced per stool, total of 6 available, wood slat seats, iron frames with wicker ...
Iron
1970s Howard Miller Wall Clock designed by Arthur Umanoff Zebra Wood & Chrome
By Irving Harper, George Nelson, Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller
Located in Miami, FL
This 1970s mid-century modern wall clock, designed by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller, features a striking Zebra Wood veneer, a polished chrome frame, and original George Nelson-style hands, making it a highly collectible decorative piece. The clock is model 616, created by Arthur Umanoff Associates in the 1970s for Howard Miller. It showcases a Zebra Wood veneer, referred to in the 1975/1976 Howard Miller catalog as "Leriex rosewood veneer," combined with chrome accents including the frame and hour markers. The hands are the original George Nelson-style metal hands, reflecting Umanoff’s mid-century modern aesthetic. This design harmonizes with other Vintage Retro Furniture pieces from the era, such as Peter Protzman desks...
Zebra Wood
Arthur Umanoff, Bar Cart, Iron, Birch, Rush, Formica, USA, 1950s
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered iron, birch, rush and white formica bar cart designed by Arthur Umanoff and produced by Raymor, USA, c. 1950s. Light to moderate discoloration present throughout w...
Iron
Pair of Mid-Century Arthur Umanoff Slat Wood and Iron 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.
Wrought Iron
Wrought Iron Glass Top Grenada Dining Table by Umanoff for Shaver Howard 1960's
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in New York, NY
Iconic mid century dining table, designed by Arthur Umanoff, for Shaver Howard as part of the sought after Granada series, circa 1960's. This example is in very good, original, clean...
Wrought Iron
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Arthur Umanoff Wicker & Steel Rod High Chair, USA
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Rare all wicker (back & seat) high chair from Arthur Umanoff. Well designed ergonomically and very comfortable. Solid, sturdy construction made of thick enameled steel rod lace...
Steel
Three Seat Gallery Bench in Oak, Arthur Umanoff, Washington Woodcraft, USA, 1960
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare, low stance three-seater bench designed by the influential Arthur Umanoff. Produced in limited numbers, this hard-to-find bench is constructed from a mix of solid and veneered oak. The legs, in their original black paint, were painted to off-set the piece offering a playful two tone theme. The upholstery, redone a rich Italian leather hide, offers a touch of elegance and timeless comfort. Arthur Umanoff (1913–1985) was an American industrial designer renowned for his contributions to Mid-Century Modern furniture, particularly in wrought iron and bentwood. Born in New York, Umanoff studied at the Pratt Institute before establishing his own design practice in the 1940s. He gained prominence for creating functional, sculptural pieces that combined metal frames with organic materials, often collaborating with manufacturers like Raymor to produce affordable yet stylish furniture. His designs, characterized by their playful yet practical forms, became iconic in Mid-Century interiors, with wrought iron chairs and bar stools remaining highly sought after by collectors for their enduring appeal and innovative craftsmanship. With so few of these benches available for sale, and fewer still in such excellent restored condition this extraordinary low profile three-seater is ideal for collectors and designers alike searching for an authentic Umanoff bench...
Leather, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Credenza by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham
By Arthur Umanoff, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in North Hollywood, CA
An exceptional vintage burl wood credenza designed by American designer Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham, circa 1970s. Widely recognized for his refined approach to mid-century design, ...
Lacquer, Burl
Umanoff Side Table, H45 - Solid Walnut / Brass - by Arthur Umanoff for Audo
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
As relevant today as it was when first designed by Arthur Umanoff in the 1950s, the reissued Umanoff Side Table balances walnut and brass on its rounded top and tripod-inspired frame...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Chest of Drawers by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham
By Arthur Umanoff, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This exceptional mid-century modern highboy / chest of drawers, designed by Arthur Umanoff and produced by Dillingham in the United States during the 1970s, showcases the timeless ap...
Wood, Burl, Lacquer
Set of Six Stainless Postmodern Dining Chairs by Arthur Umanoff in Art Deco Form
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A matching set of six armchair dining chairs made by Arthur Umanoff. They feature stainless & aluminum construction with naugahyde covered padded seat cushions. Clean & ready to use ...
Stainless Steel
$3,200 / set
Arthur Umanoff Bar Stools Set of Four
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Highland, IN
This clean set of four Umanoff bar stools feature seats and backs of wood slats with swivel function supported by iron bases. 42"h X 17"w X 17"d seat: 30"
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Arthur Umanoff Wine Rack for Shaver Howard, c.1954
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Arthur Umanoff Iron & Leather Wine Rack for Shaver Howard, c.1954.
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Umanoff Side Table, H60 - Solid Walnut / Brass - by Arthur Umanoff for Audo
By Audo, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
As relevant today as it was when first designed by Arthur Umanoff in the 1950s, the reissued Umanoff Side Table balances walnut and brass on its rounded top and tripod-inspired frame...
Brass
Arthur Umanoff Bar Height Swivel Stools
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We have 2 of these rare rotating, counter height stools by Arthur Umanoff. These stools are thoughtfully crafted with a steel frame, birch seat, and jute wrapped around the seat back...
Cut Steel
Vintage Burl Wood Credenza by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham
By Arthur Umanoff, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Striking mid-century modern burl wood credenza designed by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham in the United States, circa 1970s. Known for his sophisticated yet approachable approach to m...
Birch, Burl, Lacquer
Set of 4 Arthur Umanoff Grenada Collection Wrought Iron Dining Chairs, c. 1960's
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Deland, FL
Stylish and iconic the Grenada collection, from circa 1964, is a favorite design of collectors by Arthur Umanoff. Constructed from wrought iron with Spanish influences in proportions and shapes these chairs are architecturally fascinating. The seats have new burnt orange crushed velvet...
Iron
Mid Century Modern Dining Room Table in Walnut by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A clean line dining table by Arthur Umanoff circa 1960's. It features beautiful walnut wood construction. It comes with one 18 inch leaves not...
Walnut
Arthur Umanoff Bowl
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Miami, FL
1 Arthur Umanoff Bowl, more Umanoff pieces available.
Wood
Arthur Umanoff Tray
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Miami, FL
Wood
Mid Century Modern Burl Credenza by Arthur Umanoff
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Raleigh, NC
Exceptional 1970s Burl Wood Credenza by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham This remarkable credenza showcases Arthur Umanoff's distinctive design aesthetic for Dillingham, dating to appr...
Burl
$5,750 / set
Arthur Umanoff Walnut Spindle Stools, USA 1960's
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in New York, NY
A set of spindle stools by Arthur Umanoff in walnut, upholstered in wool. Priced by the pair. Two pairs available.
Upholstery, Walnut
Two Pairs Mid-Century Modern Counter or Bar Stools Maple Iron & Raffia Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous bar or counter stools sold as pairs by Arthur Umanoff C1960. Constructed from painted black iron, lacquered maple seats with raffia backs in a curved design. They all swivel...
Iron
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Wrought Iron and Butcher Block Thirty Bottle Tower Wine Rack by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Diego, CA
Wrought iron and butcher block thirty bottle wine rack by Arthur Umanoff, circa 1950s. The tower unit measures 14"W x 11"D x 66"H and is made of wrought iron with two wood butcher b...
Iron
Arthur Umanoff Nine-Bottle Iron and Leather Wine Rack, 1950s
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sculptural nine-bottle wine rack designed by Arthur Umanoff, a hallmark of his mixed-materials approach to mid-century American design. The rack is constructed from a black wrought...
Metal
$2,250Sale Price / set|40% Off
Restored Mid Century Arthur Umanoff Set of Four Slat Bar Stools
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored Arthur Umanoff four slat bar stools in Oak with rod iron legs and swivel seats. Arthur Umanoff (1923-1985) was a prominent American designer know...
Oak
Architectural Mid Century Arthur Umanoff Stool c 1960's
By Washington Woodcraft, Arthur Umanoff
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated architectural mid century stool deigned by Arthur Umanoff, for Washington Woodcrafts, circa 1960's. This example is in very good, clean original, ready to use condition...
Upholstery, Wood
$1,535Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Vintage Mid Century Swivel Chairs by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff, Madison Furniture
Located in Oxnard, CA
Here is a swanky pair of swivel chairs by Arthur Umanoff for Madison Furniture. These chairs have been completely restored with new upholstery, refinished walnut arms and fresh satin...
Steel
1970s Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller wall clock
By Herman Miller, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller 1970s wall clock, model #588. Made of a walnut case, original red back, brushed aluminum clock face, brass Roman nu...
Aluminum
Vintage Burl Wood Credenza by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham
By Arthur Umanoff, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage burl wood credenza designed by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham in the United States, circa 1970s. This credenza has a minimalist but highly functional design and is complemente...
Burl, Lacquer, Wood
Giant Magazine Rack by Arthur Umanoff in Walnut
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A striking example of Arthur Umanoff’s mid-century modern craftsmanship, this handsome “Big Boy” magazine rack stands just under 31” and features the designer’s signature architectur...
Walnut
Mid Century Arthur Umanoff Rare Swivel Desk Chair in Birch for Elton 1950s
By Arthur Umanoff, The Elton Company
Located in Troy, MI
Rare swivel desk chair designed by Arthur Umanoff Model DC1 manufactured by Post Modern Ltd and distributed by the Elton Company New York USA circa 1952 Minimalist design with birc...
Birch
$1,250
Umanoff Stool
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in New York, NY
Rare cow horn back, swivel stool, on wrought iron base, designed by Arthur Umanoff. This is a hard to find form, with the sculpted wood backrest, cord seat, a...
Arthur Umanoff Iron and Leather Wine Rack for Shaver Howard, 1950s
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Arthur Umanoff wine rack produced for Shaver Howard, circa 1950s. The heavy cast iron frame takes a tall tower form, with tan leather saddle straps looped across the upper a...
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Bar Counter Swiveling Stools by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 4 Granada bar stools in all original finish and condition. Designed by Arthur Umanoff for The Scott Boyeur Collection in the early 1960s. In...
Iron
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...
Chrome
Arthur Umanoff Birch and Iron Bench/Coffee Table with Rush Nesting Stools
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Arthur Umanoff slatted birch bench/coffee table with iron legs concealing three nesting stools with rush seats (ca. 1950s, USA). Compact piece, ideal for smaller rooms with space li...
Wrought Iron
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN RUSTIC BAR STOOL CHAIR, by ARTHUR UMANOFF, RAYMOR, USA 1950
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in PARIS, FR
An astonishing high bar chair with adjustable seat, Modernist, Free Form, Dansk, Scandinavian, black lacquered wrought iron structures, swivel seat on its axis in strips of folded wo...
Iron
Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham Burl Sideboard
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Many modern cabinets try to emulate the style, but the original is always better! Arthur Umanoff designed this simple and handsome credenza for Dilligham in the 1970s, and it looks m...
Burl
$1,250 / item
Arthur Umanoff for Raymor Iron Swivel Bar stools
By Raymor, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern bar stools by American designer Arthur Umanoff. This classic bar stool is versatile and transforms any space. Featuring a wood slat, adjustable swivel seat, a rope...
Iron
Bar Cart by Arthur Umanoff, 1950s USA
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing bar cart by Arthur Umanoff. Featuring an aged iron frame with rush trim and slatted wood. Four green Masonite sliding doors with leather handles flank both sides of the cart,...
Iron
$2,800 / set
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...
Iron
Arthur Umanoff, Dinette Tables, Wood, Iron, USA, 1950s
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black-painted iron and wood dinette tables designed by Arthur Umanoff and produced by Raymor, USA, 1950s.
Iron
Rare Arthur Umanoff Bar Serving Cart, 1970s
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
STUNNING ARTHUR UMANOFF BAR CART, 1970 Painted steel, oak, wheels. Produced by David Morgan, USA A fantastically functional California Modern design piece that exemplifies Umanoff’s singular architectural aesthetic. Has a drawer, two trays and six bottle cubbies accessible from either side. Constructed of oak with an enameled steel frame, chrome handle, swiveling caster and bicycle wheels with solid rubber tires. 40" H x 39" W x 20" D. Condition Overall very good condition. Occasional minor surface wear. We currently have this bar cart paired with a a Lou Hodges desk...
Iron, Steel
$3,200 / set
Arthur Umanoff Pair Lounge/Desk Chairs, 1960
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Chicago, IL
Arthur Umanoff Pair Lounge/Desk Chairs for Madison Furniture, 1960’s. For Madison Furniture. Restored and reupholstered in oatmeal weave upholstery with walnut finish on arms. Measu...
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Pair of Cabin Modern Rustic Iron Slat Lounge Chairs Arthur Umanoff Raymor
By Raymor, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A unique and highly collectible design from Arthur Umanoff for Raymor. These 1950s lounge chairs combine minimalist iron frames, classic oak slats, and an exaggerated back, wrapped i...
Iron
Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron and Leather Wine Rack
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Arthur Umanoff. Manufacturer: Unknown. Period and model: Mid-Century Modern. Specifications: Wrought iron. Condition: This Arthur Umanoff wrought iron...
Wrought Iron
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 ...
Wrought Iron
Arthur Umanoff Tray Mahogany
By Arthur Umanoff, Raymor
Located in Miami, FL
Arthur Umanoff Tray Mahogany
Mahogany
Arthur Umanoff Washington Woodcraft Solid Walnut Side Table Mid Century 1950s
By Washington Woodcraft, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A solid walnut side table from the late 1950s/early 1960s by Arthur Umanoff and made by Washington Woodcraft of New Jersey. A simple and iconic design, the table has a round top with...
Walnut
Vintage Leather and Walnut "Swan" Lounge Chairs by Arthur Umanoff
By Madison Furniture, Arthur Umanoff
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing vintage leather and walnut “Swan” lounge chairs designed by Arthur Umanoff for Madison Furniture in the United States, circa 1960s. These chairs ar...
Leather, Walnut
Arthur Umanoff Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Wood Compass Book & Magazine Rack
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Arthur Umanoff Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Wood "Compass" Book & Magazine Rack. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 22" H x 16.5" W x 18" D.
Teak