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 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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Creator: Arthur Umanoff
Arthur Umanoff Mid Century Modern Sculptural Chair
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
Sculptural Arthur Umanoff chair with signature rush back, slatted wood seat, and iron legs. Stunning from all angles!
Measures: 32.5" high, 18.5" wide, and 18.5" deep with a seat he...
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Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Arthur Umanoff Furniture
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Metal
Wine Rack by Arthur Umanoff, Professionally Restored, Like New
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Kansas City, MO
Freestanding wrought iron wine rack / holder designed by Arthur Umanoff, 1960s. Professionally restored and powder coated in a black satin finish. The only evidence of any wear are t...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Furniture
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Steel, Wrought Iron
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
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Iron
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 Furniture
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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 Furniture
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Walnut
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Mid-Century Design Icon an Arthur Umanoff Iron and Cane Log Holder Rack
By George Nelson, Arthur Umanoff
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
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Wrought Iron
$1,900 Sale Price
45% Off
Vintage Leather and Walnut "Swan" Lounge Chairs by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff, Madison Furniture
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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Furniture
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Leather, 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 Furniture
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Wrought Iron
Pair of Arthur Umanoff Bar Stools
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Stamford, CT
The swinging 1960s! Two 1960s wrought iron stools by Arthur Umanoff, Rye and Gin with orange vinyl seats. Seat height is 29.5 inches.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Furniture
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Wrought Iron
Vintage Arthur Umanoff Stools
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern slat stools with rush backs.
(Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Furniture
Materials
Iron
$2,000 / set
1950s Wrought Iron, Walnut, and Rush Desk by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-century designer Arthur Umanoff's signature combination of wrought iron, walnut, and woven rush up the style quotient in this charming circa 1950 writing desk with laminate inset...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Furniture
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Wrought Iron
Arthur Umanoff Mid Century 40 Bottle Tall Iron Wine Rack
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Countryside, IL
Arthur Umanoff Mid Century 40 Bottle Tall Iron Wine Rack
This wine rack measures: 19 wide x 12 deep x 72 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as m...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Furniture
Materials
Iron
Small Arthur Umanoff Wine Bottle Holder for Shaver Howard
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in St. Louis, MO
Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard, butcher block top, 9 bottle wine holder with iron frame and bottle supports. Often attributed to Paul McCobb, this piece was designed by Arthur Uman...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Furniture
Materials
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 Furniture
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Walnut
Arthur Umanoff Iron Obelisk Pyramid-Form Freestanding Shelving Unit/Etagere
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scarcely seen sculptural wrought iron shelving unit designed by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard.
Unique, graceful pyramid/obelisk-form with...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Black Cast Iron Mid Century Modern Wine Rack by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage heavy cast iron wine rack designed by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard, circa 1950's. This piece accommodates up to 17 bottles with plenty of vintage patina. A great accessor...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Furniture
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Iron
$340 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Hard-to-come-by Wrought Iron + Rattan Wall Sconces by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Kensington, MD
These large and dramatic wall sconces by Arthur Umanoff each have 5 candle stems.The entire piece is wrought iron and the vertical bar that attach...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Furniture
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Iron
Four Candle Candelabra in Wrought Iron and Cane by Arthur Umanoff, 1950s
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Kansas City, MO
Completely original four branch table top candelabra / candle holder designed by Arthur Umanoff. Very good original condition. No breaks in the can portion. Some areas of discolorati...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Furniture
Materials
Iron
Arthur Umanoff Butcher Block Wine Rack
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arthur Umanoff wine rack, c.1950s, USA. The rack features a wrought iron frame with leather strapping to store up to twelve wine bottles. The top of the rack is finished with a thick...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Furniture
Materials
Iron
Wrought Iron and Leather Wine Rack by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century American Modern wine rack by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard composed of eight saddle-leather strap holders and wrought iron frame. All original condition, appearing to ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Furniture
Materials
Iron
Set of 4 Arthur Umanoff Rush Seat Wire Bases Bar Stools circa 1970s Near Mint!
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 4 Arthur Umanoff rush seat wire bases bar stools circa 1970s near mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Furniture
Materials
Steel
Arthur Umanoff for Madison Furniture Mid Century Modular 2 Seater Bench
By Arthur Umanoff, Madison Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Arthur Umanoff for Madison Furniture mid century modular 2 seater bench
Bench measures: 65 wide x 23 deep x 33 high, with a seat height of 19 inch...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Furniture
Materials
Chrome
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 Furniture
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Teak
Arthur Umanoff for Madison Furniture Mid Century Modular Seated Bench
By Arthur Umanoff, Madison Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Arthur Umanoff for Madison Furniture mid century modular seated bench
Bench measures: 87.5 wide x 25 deep x 32 high, with a seat height of 20 inch...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Furniture
Materials
Chrome
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
$1,050 / set
Arthur Umanoff Candelabrum in Teal
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A striking and large-scale sculptural candelabrum by celebrated American designer Arthur Umanoff, featuring a wrought iron frame finished in its original teal enamel—a rare and sough...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Furniture
Materials
Iron, Enamel
$1,400 Sale Price
36% Off
Vintage Arthur Umanoff Scroll Arm Chairs Leather Strapping Mccobb Style
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 4 Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron Scroll Arm Chairs with Leather Strapping
Overall pretty good condition. Some wear to the leather strapping...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Furniture
Materials
Iron
Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Midcentury Glass Top Dining Table
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Countryside, IL
Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard midcentury Glass Top Dining Table
This dining table measures: 66.25 wide x 32.25 deep x 29.5 hig...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Furniture
Materials
Metal
Whimsical Pair Arthur Umanoff Scrolled Wrought Iron Stool Mongolian Lamb
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Whimsical pair of Arthur Umanoff scrolled wrought iron stools upholstered in Mongolian lamb. We love the creamy white Mongolian lamb upholstery against the black fancy wrought iron b...
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1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Arthur Umanoff Furniture
Materials
Iron
$2,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Wicker Rocker by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Absolutely amazing rocking chair from legendary American design master Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Furniture. Blending classic Appalachian construction with elements of traditio...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Wood
$1,050 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid Century Modern Standing Wrought Iron Wine Rack By Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall, Mid-Century Modern, free-standing, wrought iron, wine rack by Arthur Umanoff for shaver howard offers stylish wine storage for 67 bottle capacity.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Arthur Umanoff Scroll Arm Chairs with Leather Strapping
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Wrought Iron Arthur Umanoff Scroll Arm Chairs with Leather Strapping
4 Available. Sold in Pairs on this listing
Overall pretty good co...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Furniture
Materials
Iron
Rare Arthur Umanoff Planter Stand
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare 1950s Arthur Umanoff step-up planter stand. Wrought-iron and wood slats with a painted black aluminum insert.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron, Aluminum
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
Price Upon Request
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
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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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