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Arthur Umanoff Benches

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
Wonderful Pair of Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron Stools Benches Mid-Century Modern
Wonderful Pair of Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron Stools Benches Mid-Century Modern

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 Benches

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Iron

Arthur Umanoff Birch and Iron Bench/Coffee Table with Rush Nesting Stools
Arthur Umanoff Birch and Iron Bench/Coffee Table with Rush Nesting Stools

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...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Benches

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Wrought Iron

Arthur Umanoff for Raymor Bench with Nesting Stools
Arthur Umanoff for Raymor Bench with Nesting Stools

Arthur Umanoff for Raymor Bench with Nesting Stools

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Dallas, TX

Arthur Umanoff for Raymor iron and birch bench with Rush woven nesting stools.

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1950s Vintage Arthur Umanoff Benches

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Iron

Three Stools by Arthur Umanoff, Walnut Spindle Base, Leather Seats, Excellent
Three Stools by Arthur Umanoff, Walnut Spindle Base, Leather Seats, Excellent

Three Stools by Arthur Umanoff, Walnut Spindle Base, Leather Seats, Excellent

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Kansas City, MO

Set of 3 stools designed by Arthur Umanoff, 1950s. Expertly refinished and reupholstered with new off white / ivory leather tops. Together they also make a nice substitute for a benc...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Benches

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Leather, Walnut

Rare Two Seater Sculpted Bench in Oak by Arthur Umanoff, USA, c. 1960s
Rare Two Seater Sculpted Bench in Oak by Arthur Umanoff, USA, c. 1960s

Rare Two Seater Sculpted Bench in Oak by Arthur Umanoff, USA, c. 1960s

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Deland, FL

Introducing a rare, low stance two-seater bench designed by the influential Arthur Umanoff. Produced in limited numbers, this hard-to-find bench is const...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Benches

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Oak

Arthur Umanoff Midcentury Iron and Rattan Catchall Table Stool
Arthur Umanoff Midcentury Iron and Rattan Catchall Table Stool

Arthur Umanoff Midcentury Iron and Rattan Catchall Table Stool

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Arthur Umanoff mid-century Iron and Rattan Catchall Table Stool This Stool measures: 32 wide x 20 deep x 15.75 inches high All pieces of furniture can b...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Benches

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Iron

Midcentury Chrome and Smoked Bronze Gauffraged Velvet Stool by Arthur Umanoff
Midcentury Chrome and Smoked Bronze Gauffraged Velvet Stool by Arthur Umanoff

Midcentury Chrome and Smoked Bronze Gauffraged Velvet Stool by Arthur Umanoff

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in New York, NY

This stunning pair of stool was realized by the esteemed American designer Arthur Umanoff in the United States, circa 1960. It features circular polished chrome frames with six verti...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Benches

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Chrome

Arthur Umanoff Walnut Spindle Stools, USA 1960's
Arthur Umanoff Walnut Spindle Stools, USA 1960's

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.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Benches

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Upholstery, Walnut

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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...

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Located in Atlanta, GA

Brass and steel footman coffee table or bench, England, circa late 19th century. Originally used as a footman (a table used next to a cooking fire, where...

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Rare Early Walnut Bench or Coffee Table by Risom
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By Jens Risom

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By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Montréal, QC

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Three Vintage Modern Arthur Umanoff Style Swivel Bar Stools
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Three Vintage Modern Arthur Umanoff Style Swivel Bar Stools

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A striking midcentury set of three bar stools that boast slatted wood seats and backrests. The sturdy iron rod base tapers down to splayed feet showing quality construction. A conven...

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By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Three swivel stools with a strong iron frame desgined by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard's "Grenada" collection. Decorative scrolled seat back and round footrest. Measures: Adjusts ...

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Set of Four Bar Height Wood Slat Stools by Arthur Umanoff
Set of Four Bar Height Wood Slat Stools by Arthur Umanoff

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By Arthur Umanoff

Located in New York, NY

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Mid Century Kipp Stewart Drexel Coffee Table Bench
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By Bassett Furniture

Located in Baltimore, MD

A beautiful, mid-century, modern, retro, 1960’s, Danish style, coffee table/ bench, by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel, from the Declaration series. The perfect length...

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Located in High Point, NC

A birch, rush, and black-lacquered iron bench with two stools designed by Arthur Umanoff and produced by Raymor, USA, c. 1950s. Very light scratching on top surface of bench. Light ...

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By Arthur Umanoff, Washington Woodcraft

Located in Ferndale, MI

Two seat modernist entryway or front of bed bench . Designed by Arthur Umanoff for Washington woodcraft . Ash frame with ebonized legs supports recently upholstered seats .

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Benches

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Three (3) Seat & Two (2) Seat Modular Benches Attributed to Arthur Umanoff, 1960

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By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Deland, FL

As comfortable as it is aesthetically pleasing this set of two modular benches, designed by the acclaimed Arthur Umanoff, is newly upholstered and ready for your space. Famous for us...

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Arthur Umanoff 3 Piece Upholstered Bench Parquet Walnut Table MCM Modular

Arthur Umanoff 3 Piece Upholstered Bench Parquet Walnut Table MCM Modular

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

This bench seating is a fantastic example of Arthur Umanoff iconic design and includes a walnut, parquet side table attached to an upholstered orange seat. The set also includes two, separate and matching orange upholstered chairs...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Benches

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H 23.5 in W 22.5 in D 15.5 in

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By Arthur Umanoff

Located in New York, NY

Great pair of diminutive saddle seat benches from the classic Grenada series designed by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard circa 1960's. Both benches are in very good original conditi...

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Arthur Umanoff Mid Century Walnut and Stainless Three Seat Sofa Bench
Arthur Umanoff Mid Century Walnut and Stainless Three Seat Sofa Bench

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By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Arthur Umanoff mid century walnut and stainless three seat sofa bench Sofa measures: 71 wide x 26 deep x 32 high, with a seat height of 16 inches All pieces of furniture can be h...

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Midcentury Chrome and Smoked Bronze Gauffraged Velvet Stools by Arthur Umanoff
Midcentury Chrome and Smoked Bronze Gauffraged Velvet Stools by Arthur Umanoff

Midcentury Chrome and Smoked Bronze Gauffraged Velvet Stools by Arthur Umanoff

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in New York, NY

This stunning pair of stools was realized by the esteemed American designer Arthur Umanoff in the United States, circa 1960. They feature circular polished chrome frames with six ver...

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Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Floating Bench or Ottoman by Arthur Umanoff
Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Floating Bench or Ottoman by Arthur Umanoff

Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Floating Bench or Ottoman by Arthur Umanoff

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Arthur Umanoff, Edward Wormley, Jens Risom

Located in Houston, TX

Stunning Arthur Umanoff Mid-Century Modern ebonized floating oval bench, ottoman or stool. This versatile ebonized bench can be used for extra seating, as a vanity stool or in a powd...

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Wood

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Mayan Sun Two Seat Iron Bench Settees by Arthur Umanoff

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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Midcentury Arthur Umanoff Bench
Midcentury Arthur Umanoff Bench

Midcentury Arthur Umanoff Bench

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H 15.5 in W 40 in D 16.5 in

Midcentury Arthur Umanoff Bench

By Arthur Umanoff, Washington Woodcraft

Located in San Jose, CA

Classic Mid-Century Modern designed bench by Arthur Umanoff for Washington Wood Prod. Inc. This versatile piece features two-tone double seating reupholstered in white and maroon vin...

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Naugahyde, Oak

Arthur Umanoff benches for sale on 1stDibs.

Arthur Umanoff benches 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 benches, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original benches 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 benches by Milo Baughman, Widdicomb Furniture Co., and Design Institute America. Prices for Arthur Umanoff benches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,200 and can go as high as $8,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,895.