Arthur Umanoff More Dining and Entertaining

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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Arthur Umanoff Iron Room Dividers w 140 Leather Wine Bottle Holders, 1950s

$9,000Sale Price / set|25% Off

Arthur Umanoff Iron Room Dividers w 140 Leather Wine Bottle Holders, 1950s

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The ultimate entertaining piece, this Arthur Umanoff four section wine rack system and room divider which also incorporates an artful array of one hundred forty leather wine bottle holders, two wicker baskets, ten butcher block wooden shelves, and all contained within four individual black iron frames, this magnificent room divider or wall unit is the ideal companion to any entertainment home or creative studio. Designed in 1954 by Arthur Umanoff and produced in low quantities by Shaver Howard throughout the late 1950s, this collector's item works equally wonderfully as a room divider or against a wall, it can be placed together in one continuous unit, angled for a corner, or separated - the four individual sections can be scattered throughout a room, home or office. Consider the many ways you can use this fantastic Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard room divider wall unit. Whether placed to divide a room or against a wall, this sizable piece can hold a large collection of wine, up to 140 bottles in the leather bottle holders that are have style similarities as designs from Jacques Adnet, 2 wicker baskets in the style of Franco Albini can hold drink accessories, glassware and tools, and the 10 wooden butcher block shelves can hold bottles of liquor, trays with condiments and mixers, recipe books...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff More Dining and Entertaining

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Iron

Arthur Umanoff 40 Bottle Wine Rack, 1950s USA

$3,800 / item

Arthur Umanoff 40 Bottle Wine Rack, 1950s USA

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic Arthur Umanoff wine rack in iron, leather and wood block. Holds 40 bottles in the leather slings held in place by iron bars and metal grommets. Four additional wood shelves...

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1950s American Vintage Arthur Umanoff More Dining and Entertaining

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Iron

Arthur Umanoff Wine Rack

$2,200 / item

Arthur Umanoff Wine Rack

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous iron and leather wine rack by Arthur Umanoff. Solid iron frame with two butcher block shelves. Saddle leather straps hold 30 bottles. Lower shelf can hold an additional nine...

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1950s American Vintage Arthur Umanoff More Dining and Entertaining

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Iron

Wine Rack by Arthur Umanoff, Professionally Restored, Like New

$1,250

H 44.25 in W 17 in D 12 in

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 More Dining and Entertaining

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Steel, Wrought Iron

19th Century German Carved Oak Eight-Bottle Counter Wine Rack

$675

H 19.5 in W 23 in D 9 in

19th Century German Carved Oak Eight-Bottle Counter Wine Rack

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a wine cellar, wet bar, or kitchen counter with this handsome antique German wine rack, crafted circa 1890. Built of solid oak, the freestanding piece rests on a trestle-form base and features two slanted tiers designed to cradle eight bottles. Each scalloped cradle is fitted with a hand-forged iron nail at the end, a practical and decorative detail that secures the bottles in place while adding to the rustic character. The sides are cut in a traditional silhouette with arched feet and shaped cresting, showcasing honest hand craftsmanship and subtle carved details. The wood surface presents a warm, time-softened patina with visible grain and natural wear that enhance its authenticity. This antique wine rack...

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Late 19th Century German Rustic Antique Arthur Umanoff More Dining and Entertaining

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Oak

Auböck White Wine Bottle Holder, Midcentury, Brass and Leather, 1950s, Austria

$479

H 8.67 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in

Auböck White Wine Bottle Holder, Midcentury, Brass and Leather, 1950s, Austria

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Biebergemund, Hessen

Minimalistic Auböck white or rosé wine bottle holder in solid brass with leather handle, made by Werkstätten Carl Auböck in 1950s. This pourer was designe...

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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff More Dining and Entertaining

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern 22-Karat Gold Moroccan Decanter and Wine Glasses Set c. 1965

$1,100 / set

H 11.5 in W 10 in D 10 in

Mid-Century Modern 22-Karat Gold Moroccan Decanter and Wine Glasses Set c. 1965

By Culver Ltd.

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Beautiful midcentury Moroccan themed set includes wine decanter and matching wine glasses with original caddy / tray. Decanter and wine glasses show no wear and are in great conditio...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff More Dining and Entertaining

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Gold Plate

Arthur Umanoff Wine Rack

$600Sale Price|20% Off

H 13.75 in W 9.5 in D 10 in

Arthur Umanoff Wine Rack

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Chicago, IL

Wrought iron and leather strapped wine rack.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff More Dining and Entertaining

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Wrought Iron

French Riviera Bottle Rack in Curved Bamboo and Wicker, Italy, 1970s

$539

H 13.78 in Dm 10.24 in

French Riviera Bottle Rack in Curved Bamboo and Wicker, Italy, 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning Mid-Century French Riviera style wine rack in curved rattan and hand-woven wicker. This charming and unique piece was designed in Italy during the 1970s. In amazing conditi...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff More Dining and Entertaining

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Gerald Benney Sterling Silver and Wood Champagne Cooler Wine Ice Bucket, 1993

$5,888

H 7.52 in Dm 10.63 in

Gerald Benney Sterling Silver and Wood Champagne Cooler Wine Ice Bucket, 1993

By Gerald Benney

Located in London, GB

A magnificent modern English Sterling Silver and light wood Wine / Champagne Cooler by noted Silversmith Gerald Benney. The body of the Wine Cooler is a striking light wood and the r...

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20th Century English Arthur Umanoff More Dining and Entertaining

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Sterling Silver

19th Century French Vineyard Wine Rack

$2,325

H 13.5 in W 63 in D 26.5 in

19th Century French Vineyard Wine Rack

Located in Forney, TX

Rustic French country vineyard or winery two-person wooden wine bottle carrier. Hand-crafted in France in the late 19th century, primitive solid wood frame, dual handle, fitted with patinated metal grid form bottle holder. Monumental sixty bottle capacity. This wonderful and rare industrial antique, circa 1890, was used to transport large quantities, up to sixty bottles, per trip. Repurposed, it can be used many different ways, including as a bottle rack, wine cellar, functional display stand, farmhouse harvest decor, outdoors as yard art, or a truly unique garden vine...

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Late 19th Century French Rustic Antique Arthur Umanoff More Dining and Entertaining

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Metal

Pair of Christofle Art Nouveau Wine Bottle Holders Coasters C. 1910

$800Sale Price|20% Off

H 0.75 in Dm 5.5 in

Pair of Christofle Art Nouveau Wine Bottle Holders Coasters C. 1910

By Christofle

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Pair of Christofle Art Nouveau Wine Bottle Holders Coasters C.1910. Stylised Art Nouveau silver plate coasters in remarkable condition for the a...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Arthur Umanoff More Dining and Entertaining

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Silver Plate

Arthur Umanoff 39 Bottle Wrought Iron Wine Rack

$700

H 44.25 in W 17 in D 11.88 in

Arthur Umanoff 39 Bottle Wrought Iron Wine Rack

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in St. Louis, MO

Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff for Raymoor, black painted wrought iron free standing wine rack that holds 39 bottles. Minor wear to paint.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff More Dining and Entertaining

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Wrought Iron

Art Deco Silver Plate Champagne Bucket / Wine Bucket by Wilcox S.P. Co

$995

H 9.5 in Dm 8 in

Art Deco Silver Plate Champagne Bucket / Wine Bucket by Wilcox S.P. Co

By Wilcox Silver Plate Co.

Located in Nantucket, MA

Art Deco silver plate champagne / wine bucket of tapered form by Wilcox S.P. Co. having 2 reeded bands and fixed loop handles.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Arthur Umanoff More Dining and Entertaining

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Silver Plate

Fine Pair of George III Mahogany Wine Cisterns Attributed to Gillows

$141,317 / set

H 66.93 in W 17.33 in D 16.93 in

Fine Pair of George III Mahogany Wine Cisterns Attributed to Gillows

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

Each cistern is in the form of a fluted vase on a rectangular pedestal. The lead-lined vases have brass handles, removable lids with pineapple finials and taps. The crossbanded pedestals have cupboard doors enclosing slatted shelves for warming plates in one and a lead-lined slops drawers, a tambour fronted shelf and a cellaret in the other. Susan Stuart, 'Gillow of Lancaster and London', 2008 vol 1 p308-315 illustrates many pedestal urns including the drawings for Workington Hall, Cumbria, dated 1788. PLates 342 and 343 show pedestals with a similar arrangement of shelves and drawers. Thomas Sheraton explained the functions of dining room pedestals in his 'Drawing Book' of 1793: 'IN spacious dining rooms the sideboards are often made without drawers of any sort, having simply a rail, a little ornament...

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19th Century English George III Antique Arthur Umanoff More Dining and Entertaining

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Mahogany

Previously Available Items

Vintage Arthur Umanoff Iron and Leather Wine Rack

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H 9.5 in W 10 in D 9.5 in

Vintage Arthur Umanoff Iron and Leather Wine Rack

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in San Jose, CA

Mid century modern Arthur Umanoff wine rack for Shaver Howard in iron and original saddle leather. Holds up to four bottles with plenty of vintage patina. A great accessory for any m...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff More Dining and Entertaining

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Iron

Arthur Umanoff Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron and Leather Table Top Wine Rack

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H 13.75 in W 13.75 in D 10 in

Arthur Umanoff Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron and Leather Table Top Wine Rack

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful Mid-Century Modern wrought iron and leather table top wine rack By Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard USA, Circa 1950s Measures:...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff More Dining and Entertaining

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Iron

Mid Century Modern Standing Wrought Iron Wine Rack By Arthur Umanoff

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H 72 in W 17 in D 12 in

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 More Dining and Entertaining

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Wrought Iron

Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard 39 Bottle Mid Century Iron Wine Rack

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H 44.5 in W 17 in D 12 in

Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard 39 Bottle Mid Century Iron Wine Rack

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard 39 Bottle Mid Century iron wine rack Measures: 17 wide x 12 deep x 44.5 high This price includes getting this piece in what we call restored vintage...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff More Dining and Entertaining

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Iron

Vintage Arthur Umanoff Iron and Leather Wine Rack

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H 10 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in

Vintage Arthur Umanoff Iron and Leather Wine Rack

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in San Jose, CA

Mid century Arthur Umanoff wine rack for Shaver Howard in iron and original saddle leather. Holds up to four bottles with plenty of vintage patina. A great accessory for any modern d...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff More Dining and Entertaining

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Iron

Arthur Umanoff Room Divider with Leather Wine Racks and Butcher Blocks, 1950s

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H 66.5 in W 54.75 in D 10.75 in

Arthur Umanoff Room Divider with Leather Wine Racks and Butcher Blocks, 1950s

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The ultimate entertaining piece, this Arthur Umanoff three (3) section wine rack system and room divider which also incorporates an artful array of fifty-eight (58) leather wine bottle holders, three (3) wicker baskets, eight (8) butcher block wooden shelves, an ice bucket and all contained within three (3) individual black iron frames, this magnificent room divider or wall unit is the ideal companion to any entertainment home or creative studio. Designed in 1954 by Arthur Umanoff and produced in low quantities by Shaver Howard throughout the late 1950s, this collector's item works equally wonderfully as a room divider or against a wall, it can be placed together in one continuous unit or separated - the three individual pieces can be scattered throughout a room, home or office. Consider the many ways you can use this fantastic Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard room divider wall unit. Whether placed to divide a room or against a wall, this sizable piece can hold a large collection of wine, up to 58 bottles in the leather and wrought iron bottle holders that are have style similarities as designs from Jacques Adnet, 3 wicker baskets in the style of Franco Albini can hold drink accessories, glassware and tools, and the 8 wooden butcher block shelves can hold bottles of liquor, trays with condiments and mixers, recipe books...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff More Dining and Entertaining

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Iron

Nine Bottle Iron and Leather Wine Rack by Arthur Umanoff, circa 1960

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H 13.75 in W 14 in D 10 in

Nine Bottle Iron and Leather Wine Rack by Arthur Umanoff, circa 1960

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sculptural iron and leather wine rack by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard. Featuring a solid iron frame with original saddle leather straps to hold nine bottles. The unique design ca...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff More Dining and Entertaining

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Iron

Arthur Umanoff Bar Cart

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H 34.5 in W 35.25 in D 18 in

Arthur Umanoff Bar Cart

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Great bar cart by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor. Black wrought iron frame, wood slat shelving, woven rushed storage compartment and sliding lacquered doors with extra storage.

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1950s American Vintage Arthur Umanoff More Dining and Entertaining

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Iron

Arthur Umanoff Eight-Bottle Wine Rack

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H 18.75 in W 9.5 in D 10 in

Arthur Umanoff Eight-Bottle Wine Rack

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Stockton, NJ

Arthur Umanoff eight-bottle wine rack constructed of wrought iron and leather. Discounted for a limited time.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff More Dining and Entertaining

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Wrought Iron

Arthur Umanoff 100 Bottle Wine Rack Set

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H 66 in W 54.5 in D 11 in

Arthur Umanoff 100 Bottle Wine Rack Set

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic set of three vintage Arthur Umanoff wine racks. Two matching wine racks flanking a larger centre rack. Holds 100 bottles in the leather slings. Seven additional wood shelve...

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1950s American Vintage Arthur Umanoff More Dining and Entertaining

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Iron

Arthur Umanoff Eight Bottle Wine Rack

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H 18.5 in W 9.5 in D 10 in

Arthur Umanoff Eight Bottle Wine Rack

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Perfect iron and leather wine rack by Arthur Umanoff. Iron frame with saddle leather straps. Holds eight wine bottles. Perfect for the counter top or kitchen accessory. Excellent vin...

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1950s American Vintage Arthur Umanoff More Dining and Entertaining

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Iron

Arthur Umanoff Wine Rack, for Shaver Howard

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H 18.5 in W 9.5 in D 10 in

Arthur Umanoff Wine Rack, for Shaver Howard

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Amarillo, TX

Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard, distributed by Raymor. USA, circa 1960s. Measures: 18.5 H x 9.5 W x 10 D. Eight bottle rack. Iron, leather.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff More Dining and Entertaining

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Iron

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