Arthur Umanoff Decorative Objects
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
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. Made of oiled walnut with white hour indicators and hands, ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Decorative Objects
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Metal
$1,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Arthur Umanoff Bowl
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Miami, FL
1 Arthur Umanoff Bowl, more Umanoff pieces available.
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1960s Haitian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Decorative Objects
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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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Decorative Objects
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Walnut
Arthur Umanoff Tray
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Miami, FL
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1960s Haitian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Decorative Objects
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Wood
Mid Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Rosewood Square Desk Clock for Howard Miller
By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller
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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Decorative Objects
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Aluminum
Midcentury 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. This piece features a coffin shaped wood case and an inset orange backdrop accented with a brass...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Decorative Objects
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Aluminum, Brass
Carved Taverneau Bowl in Style of Arthur Umanoff, Mid Century Modern
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage asymmetrical carved wooden bowl was hand made in Haiti from Taverneau, also known as Caribbean Walnut or False Tamarind, a durable tropical hardwood with a golden hue. It is...
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Mid-20th Century Haitian Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Decorative Objects
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Wood, Teak
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller Model 557 Serviced Meridian Wall Clock
By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller
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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Decorative Objects
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Walnut
Arthur Umanoff Iron and Rattan Floor Candelabrum
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in New York, NY
Wrought iron and woven rattan curved candelabrum designed by Arthur Umanoff, circa 1950.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Decorative Objects
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Wrought Iron
Mid Century Wrought Iron and Rattan Candlestick by Umanoff for Raymor c 1950s
By Raymor, Arthur Umanoff
Located in New York, NY
Rare floor model candelabra designed by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor, circa 1950s. The four arm candle features a wrought iron structure, with wicker weaving. This example is in excelle...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Decorative Objects
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Wrought Iron
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. A model 517, i...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Decorative Objects
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Rattan, Wood
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. Made of a walnut case, original red back, brushed aluminum clock face, brass Roman nu...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Decorative Objects
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Aluminum
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Iron with Cane Candelabra by Arthur Umanoff C1965
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic three arm iron Candelabra with cane wrapped base along with the candle arms at the top. Paint is original and in fabulous condition.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Decorative Objects
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Iron
$636 Sale Price
20% Off
Arthur Umanoff Round Walnut Spindle Wastepaper Basket, Circa 1960
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Bainbridge, NY
American Mid Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Walnut Spindle Paper Can, Trash Basket. Circular Walnut spindle surround with Off-White enameled liner can for ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Decorative Objects
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Metal
Arthur Umanoff Banana Boat Center Piece
By Raymor, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Arthur Umanoff large center bowl, Taverneau canoe bowl produced in Haiti and retailed through Raymor. Has a couple dings but overall still very nice! great scale and size!
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1960s Haitian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Decorative Objects
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Wood
$540 Sale Price
40% Off
Rare Arthur Umanoff Candelabra
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A super rare six-light candelabra by Arthur Umanoff, a celebrated American designer known for his ability to blend modernist form with handcrafted, natural materials. This sculptural...
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1950s American Vintage Arthur Umanoff Decorative Objects
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Iron
$2,800 / set
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 Decorative Objects
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Iron
Arthur Umanoff Large Taverneau Wood Serving Bowl for Pantalcraft
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage large free form Taverneau wood bowl made in Haiti by Arthur Umanoff for Pantalcraft.
Designer: Arthur Umanoff
Maker: Pantalcraft
Origin: Haiti
Year: 1960s
Styl...
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Mid-20th Century Haitian Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Decorative Objects
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Hardwood
Arthur Umanoff Tray Mahogany
By Arthur Umanoff, Raymor
Located in Miami, FL
Arthur Umanoff Tray Mahogany
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1960s Haitian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Decorative Objects
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Mahogany
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. In great shape and running flawlessly! Been in use for about 6 months on my de...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Decorative Objects
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Chrome
$2,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Arthur Umanoff Bowl
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Miami, FL
1 Arthur Umanoff Bowl, more Umanoff pieces available.
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1960s Haitian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Decorative Objects
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Wood
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. The model 611 Stationmaster has a round solid oak case, white face wit...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Decorative Objects
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Metal
Mid-Century Modern Taverneau Serving Tray by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage serving platter tray designed by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor, circa 1960's. This solid piece is made out of Taverneau wood and features ...
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1960s Haitian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Decorative Objects
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Reed, Wood
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 Decorative Objects
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Iron
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 Decorative Objects
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Wrought Iron
$1,900 Sale Price
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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...
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1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Decorative Objects
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Chrome
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 Decorative Objects
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Iron, Enamel
$1,400 Sale Price
36% Off
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 Decorative Objects
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Iron
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 Decorative Objects
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Iron
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“If I could turn back time…. If I could find a way” … Oh Cher, you can. 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 clock by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller Clocks!! It is comprised of a gorgeous round solid natural oak case surrounding a white dial which features black Roman numerals and a red sweep and second hand. Perfect detail!! Some of these clocks have the Howard Miller label at the bottom of the dial and others, (like ours) at the top of the dial. This is just attributed to a change in production over time. This beauty is going to look phenomenal on the wall in your study or home office, living room, dining room, bedroom, in the hall… honestly, it has a classic, timeless design, so this wall clock will look wonderful blended with ANY style, in ANY room you choose. It is a fabulous, functioning timepiece, with an excellence only the combination that iconic designer Arthur Umanoff and elite manufacturer Howard Miller can create. Alright, clock’s ticking!! Time to decide… you know you need this fabulous wall clock… tick tock, tick tock, tick tock……
Arthur Umanoff (1923-1985), a Pratt and American School of Design graduate, was a fabulous and prolific mid-century modern and modern designer during the mid-late 20th century. He began his career in 1952 at The Elton Company. His designs include a wide range of décor items as well as furniture which focused for a time on fun bars and barstools and a variety of patio pieces in wrought iron and wood and laminates. 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. His designs are widely sought after today.
Howard Miller was founded in 1926 and is still family owned in it’s third generation. Starting in 1947, the Howard Miller Clock Company produced scores of modern wall clocks and table clocks designed by George Nelson Associates. At that time, Nelson was Director of Design at Herman Miller Furniture Company. They also produced Nelson's "Bubble Lighting" through the late 1970s, eventually selling the business in the early 1980s. Howard Miller Clock Company also produced other Nelson Associates products; spice cabinets, pull-down wall mounted vanities and desks, a vertical hanging vinyl strip system called "Ribbon Wall”, a complete line of fireplace tools, and other hanging lighting. One of the last series of modern clocks were the "Swing Timers", a group of at least 18 inexpensive all plastic clocks produced in the late 1960s & designed by Arthur Umanoff Associates. Umanoff also designed Plexiglas floor and wall clocks, a series of wood clocks called "Natural Classics", and "Day Timers" which were plastic wall clocks with day and dates. Nathan George Horwitt designed the "Museum Clock...
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Mid Century Modern Howard Miller Walnut Clock by Arthur Umanoff
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Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage wall hanging case clock designed by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller model no. 585 in walnut, circa 1960s. This piece is accented with an inset matte blue backdrop and brass ...
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Large Arthur Umanoff for Raymor Wrought Iron and Rattan Sconce
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Arthur Umanoff decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Arthur Umanoff decorative objects 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 decorative objects, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative objects by Arthur Umanoff were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative objects by Gordon & Jane Martz, Dorothy Thorpe, and Marshall Studios. Prices for Arthur Umanoff decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $285 and can go as high as $2,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,400.
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