Arthur Umanoff Building and Garden Elements

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.

Find vintage Arthur Umanoff bar stools, tables, benches and other furniture today on 1stDibs.

Creator: Arthur Umanoff

Umanoff & Tempestini for Salterini Table & Chairs

$7,500 / set

Umanoff & Tempestini for Salterini Table & Chairs

By Maurizio Tempestini, Arthur Umanoff, Salterini

Located in Wheat Ridge, CO

This elegant Arthur Umanoff dining set exemplifies the refined yet casual spirit of American mid-century modern design. Designed by Arthur Umanoff, the set includes a sculptural roun...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Arthur Umanoff by the Boyeur Scott Furniture Co. from their Granada Collection

$2,450 / set

Arthur Umanoff by the Boyeur Scott Furniture Co. from their Granada Collection

By Arthur Umanoff, Boyeur Scott Furniture Co.

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Designed by Arthur Umanoff and manufactured by the Boyeur Scott Furniture Co. from their Granada Collection as chair #C102 and table #C110 all circa 1964.This set includes 3 ribbon s...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Four Lounge Chairs by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor

$8,500 / set

Four Lounge Chairs by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Dallas, TX

A set of four rare Arthur Umanoff lounge chairs with wooden seats and a rush backs. Nice overall patina.

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1950s Vintage Arthur Umanoff Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Pair of Arthur Umanoff Scroll Arm Chairs with Leather Strapping / Paul McCobb

$2,950 / set

Pair of Arthur Umanoff Scroll Arm Chairs with Leather Strapping / Paul McCobb

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 Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Vintage Arthur Umanoff Scroll Arm Chairs Leather Strapping / Milo Baughman

$5,950 / set

Vintage Arthur Umanoff Scroll Arm Chairs Leather Strapping / Milo Baughman

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 Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Wrought Iron & Wicker Patio Arm Dining Chairs

$3,850 / set

H 28 in W 26.13 in D 25 in

Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Wrought Iron & Wicker Patio Arm Dining Chairs

By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in St. Louis, MO

Set of 4 Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini black wrought & wicker patio or sunroom dining chairs with vintage green / black and creme plaid seat c...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Nautilus Shell Back Arm Lounge Chair

$575

H 34.5 in W 29.5 in D 22.5 in

Nautilus Shell Back Arm Lounge Chair

By Lloyd Loom

Located in New York, NY

Iron and wicker Nautilus Shell back lounge chair. This chair has a wicker wrapped iron frame, the wicker wrapping show some minor loss, and the...

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Arthur Umanoff Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Patio Furniture Chair Cover

$500 / item

H 32 in W 36 in D 32 in

Patio Furniture Chair Cover

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

This ships free in the Continental US! This patio furniture chair cover is a perfect fit for our Suelo® outdoor arm chair or side chair. Our furniture is solid wood and needs proper...

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2010s American Modern Arthur Umanoff Building and Garden Elements

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Polyester

Patio Furniture Sofa Cover

$600 / item

H 32 in W 92 in D 32 in

Patio Furniture Sofa Cover

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

This ships free in the Continental US! This patio furniture sofa cover is a perfect fit for our Suelo® outdoor sofa. Our furniture is solid wood and needs proper care. Please care f...

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2010s American Modern Arthur Umanoff Building and Garden Elements

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Polyester

Set of Four Mid Century Woodard Sculptura Dining Arm Chairs

$2,200 / set

H 28 in W 27 in D 22 in

Set of Four Mid Century Woodard Sculptura Dining Arm Chairs

By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in New York, NY

Set of four Russell Woodard designed, Woodard Sculptura dining height arm chairs. Classic Mid Century Modern period garden, patio, poolside chairs, suitable for either indoor or out...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

2-Strand Pretzel Shape Arm Rattan Lounge Chair

$1,125Sale Price|25% Off

H 32 in W 25.5 in D 32 in

2-Strand Pretzel Shape Arm Rattan Lounge Chair

Located in Sheffield, MA

The 2 strand wicker/rattan club chair has rounded arm that comes with green and white wide striped canvas seat and back cushions. The side has pretzel shape x design. This lounge chair offers style and comfort for any porch or patio. The seat cushion has a wood frame at the bottom and metal support and springs, the way they used to make outdoor seat cushions...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Building and Garden Elements

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Rattan

Maurizio Tempestini Salterini Ribbon Back Wrought Iron Settee with New Cushions

$3,800 / set

H 29.5 in W 53 in D 24 in

Maurizio Tempestini Salterini Ribbon Back Wrought Iron Settee with New Cushions

By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini

Located in Miami, FL

Maurizio Tempestini Salterini Ribbon Back Wrought Iron Settee with New Cushions Offered for sale is a 1950s-1960s 2-piece settee by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini. The sides eac...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Kipp Stewart Aluminum Patio Lounge Chair for Terra

$2,500

H 31 in W 23 in D 36 in

Kipp Stewart Aluminum Patio Lounge Chair for Terra

By Terra, Kipp Stewart

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lounge chair by Kipp Stewart for Terra of California, USA, c.1970s. The lounge chair features an aluminum tube frame with applied faux patina and new cotton rope that has been woven ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Building and Garden Elements

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Aluminum

Chat Patio Set Mid Century Modern 4 Radar Hoop Chairs Table Tempestini Salterini

$5,000 / set

H 27.5 in W 30 in D 26 in

Chat Patio Set Mid Century Modern 4 Radar Hoop Chairs Table Tempestini Salterini

By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini

Located in Wayne, NJ

Great Chat Set which includes 4 Radar Hoop chairs designed by Tempestini for Salterini and Coffee Table which measures 36 1/8" in diameter and 18 3/8" high. Originally designed for o...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Building and Garden Elements

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Metal

Set 6 Mid Century Modern Orange Slice Chairs by Tempestini & Salterini + a Table

$4,595 / set

H 27.25 in W 22.25 in D 23.75 in

Set 6 Mid Century Modern Orange Slice Chairs by Tempestini & Salterini + a Table

By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous and rare set of six orange slice chairs. Freshly painted in a satin white enamel, chairs are in excellent vintage condition. Exceptional design by Maurizio Tempestini for Jo...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Pair of Mario Papperzini for Salterini Garden Lounge Chairs

$9,500 / set

H 34.75 in W 25.5 in D 33.75 in

Pair of Mario Papperzini for Salterini Garden Lounge Chairs

By Mario Papperzini, John Salterini

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Authentic pair of Italian of mid-century modern patio and garden adjustable chain-back Amalfi lounge chairs designed by Mario Papperzini for John Salterini. The iconic chairs feature...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Set of Four Homecrest Swivel Rocker Outdoor Lounge Chairs

$1,160Sale Price / set|35% Off

H 32 in W 28 in D 22 in

Set of Four Homecrest Swivel Rocker Outdoor Lounge Chairs

By Homecrest

Located in New York, NY

Fabulous Set of Four mid century Lounge chairs by Homecrest Lots of style and very comfortable. The chairs are made of wire metal frames that rock, tilt and swivel . Very sturdy des...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Building and Garden Elements

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Metal, Wrought Iron

Previously Available Items

'Granada' Patio Dining Set by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver-Howard, circa 1960s

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H 41 in W 16 in D 20 in

'Granada' Patio Dining Set by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver-Howard, circa 1960s

By The Grenada Collection by Boyuer Scott, Arthur Umanoff

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This vintage 'Granada' patio dining set by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver-Howard, Inc (Boyuer Scott Furniture) features incredible wrought iron scroll work across four patio dining chairs and one patio dining table with glass top. Beautiful Palm Beach regency style in a quintessential Mid-Century Modern design. This classic Mid-Century Modern five-piece dining set includes four high-back dining chairs and one round glass top dining table which is 42" in diameter. Described in their 1969/1970 catalogue as "The Granada Collection dramatizes major furnishings with Mediterranean-inspired scroll work in black, lime green, or turquoise complemented by fabric upholstery in subtle-to-daring color choice. This Arthur Umanoff Grenada...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Arthur Umanoff Iron and Glass Side Tables

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H 21 in W 32 in D 20 in

Arthur Umanoff Iron and Glass Side Tables

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Iron Side Tables with Glass tops. Hard to find pair! We have a Sofa, two Lounge Chairs, and a round Coffee Table Available! Nice older green paint...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Arthur Umanoff Mayan Dining Table and 6 Chairs for Shaver Howard Furn.

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H 29 in W 66 in D 30 in

Arthur Umanoff Mayan Dining Table and 6 Chairs for Shaver Howard Furn.

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Arthur Umanoff "Mayan" Rectangular Table with 6 Dining Chairs for Shaver Howard. Set includes 2 Armchairs and 4 Side Chairs. All with the Sun Motif Back. Table has 3 Sun Motif square...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Building and Garden Elements

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Aluminum

Arthur Umanoff Woven Rush & Iron Stools 1950's

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H 14.5 in W 18 in D 14.25 in

Arthur Umanoff Woven Rush & Iron Stools 1950's

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Southampton, NJ

A trio of classic modern 1950's iron benches or stools designed by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor. Beautifully maintained with intensional Indoor full sun exposure has resulted in a marve...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Grenada Metal Patio Set Table 4 Chairs Orange

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H 30 in Dm 42 in

Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Grenada Metal Patio Set Table 4 Chairs Orange

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a super sexy bistro/patio set by Arthur Umanoff. Set includes a wrought iron table, with a glass top, and four matching chairs, with funky, orange fabric. I...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Building and Garden Elements

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Metal

Rare Arthur Umanoff Planter Stand

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H 26 in W 33 in D 16 in

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 Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron, Aluminum

Arthur Umanoff Mayan Sun Design Iron Chairs

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H 36 in W 18 in D 15 in

Arthur Umanoff Mayan Sun Design Iron Chairs

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Rochester, NY

A matched set of four Mayan sunburst back iron dining chairs by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard with all original chinese red painted surface and contoured black vinyl seats, circa ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Wood Slat and Iron Low Lounge Chair by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor US, 1950s

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H 28.15 in W 23.23 in D 24.81 in

Wood Slat and Iron Low Lounge Chair by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor US, 1950s

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Berlin, DE

Mid-20th century modern two-tone painted wood slat and iron frame low lounge chair by Arthur Umanoff. For interior or patio garden.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron Sun Table and Four Chairs

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H 34.5 in W 21 in D 21 in

Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron Sun Table and Four Chairs

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Stamford, CT

Arthur Umanoff wrought iron sun table with four sun back armchairs with ball finials. Table is 42 inches in diameter and 29.5 inches high. Glass is new. Seats need reupholstering.

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1960s American Vintage Arthur Umanoff Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Set of Four Arthur Umanoff Granada Chairs

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H 33 in W 17 in D 18 in

Set of Four Arthur Umanoff Granada Chairs

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Redding, CT

Set of four Arthur Umanoff Granada chairs. Perfect for a garden or small porch. Newly recovered in red marine upholstery. Perfect for patio or indoor ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Mayan Sun Two Seat Iron Bench Settees by Arthur Umanoff

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H 35 in W 38 in D 21 in

Mayan Sun Two Seat Iron Bench Settees by Arthur Umanoff

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Rochester, NY

A pair of Mayan Sun two-seat iron bench settees by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard in the original beautiful vibrant Chinese red factory painted finish and...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Rare Arthur Umanoff Log Holder Mid-Century Iron Cabinmodern Rustic Farmhouse

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H 28 in W 21 in D 19 in

Rare Arthur Umanoff Log Holder Mid-Century Iron Cabinmodern Rustic Farmhouse

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Iron cane and original canvas sling. If you remove the casters are optional, the height will lessen by 3 to 25 inches high. Wonderful design, has a French Modernist feel, like Jean R...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Arthur Umanoff building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.

Arthur Umanoff building and garden elements 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 building and garden elements, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original building and garden elements by Arthur Umanoff were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider building and garden elements by Knoll, Danny Ho Fong, and John Follis. Prices for Arthur Umanoff building and garden elements can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,850 and can go as high as $8,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,850.