Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Cane Tri-Leg Chair
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition Original Vintage Condition
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Chairs
Iron
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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Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Cane Tri-Leg Chair
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition Original Vintage Condition
Iron
Love Chairs by Arthur Umanoff Mid Century Modern Iron Dining Patio Set of Four
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of four "Love" dining chairs, designed by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard, American, circa 1960s. They can be used indoors or outdoors, or anywhere you need a little more love i...
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Arthur Umanoff Wood and Rush Sculptural Chairs
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural Arthur Umanoff chairs with signature rush back, slatted wood seat, and iron legs. Floating backrest. Look great from all angles. Good vintage condition. Five available. Pr...
Iron
Pair of Mid Century Grenada Bistro Chairs by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff, John Salterini
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Mid Century Grenada Bistro Chairs by Arthur Umanoff Perfect for a small apartment terrace or patio. Dimensions: Seat height is 18. Seat diameter is 14" Total chair depth is 2...
Metal
Arthur Umanoff Wood and Rush Sculptural Chairs
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early sculptural chairs by Arthur Umanoff. Chairs with signature rush back, slatted wood seat, and iron legs. Floating backrest. Look great from all angles. Good vintage condition. T...
Iron
Arthur Umanoff "Love" Chair
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Highland, IN
A joyful design by designer Arthur Umanoff who created many delightful works in modest materials for Shaver Howard. This wrought iron chair has a back with a playful cast design that...
Metal
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Arthur Umanoff Wicker & Steel Rod High Chair, USA
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Rare all wicker (back & seat) high chair from Arthur Umanoff. Well designed ergonomically and very comfortable. Solid, sturdy construction made of thick enameled steel rod lace...
Steel
Set of 4 Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Brushed Metal & Rattan Accent Chai
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A set of 4 Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard accent chairs. This wonderful set of mid century modern chairs feature a playful Arthur Umanoff design, constructed with a brushed metal f...
Metal
$2,995 / set
Arthur Umanoff Iron LOVE Chairs 1960s Set of 4
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Iron
Arthur Umanoff Wood and Rush Chair
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural Arthur Umanoff chair with signature rush back, slatted wood seat, and iron legs. Metal frame in a vintage adobe finish. Rare design. Floating ...
Iron
Arthur Umanoff Armchair in Wrought Iron and Rattan
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare armchair in steel in rattan from Arthur Umanoff. Arthur Umanoff (1923–1985) is an American industrial designer who has designed furniture, lighting as well as interior ...
Steel
Arthur Umanoff Wood and Rush Chair
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural Arthur Umanoff chair with signature rush back, slatted wood seat, and iron legs. Metal frame in a vintage adobe finish. Rare design. Floating ...
Iron
$1,495 / set
H 43.5 in W 19 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Bar Counter Swiveling Stools by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Port Jervis, NY
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...
Iron
Set of Four Mid-Century Dining Chairs
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Munich, DE
Set of four mid-century oak dining chairs, probably Italian.
Oak
$1,200 / set
H 14.5 in Dm 17 in
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...
Iron
$2,300 / set
H 35.25 in W 22.25 in D 24.25 in
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Knoll Style Brno Dining Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of four vintage dining chairs features unique flat chrome frame cantilever design, with rounded armrests, and comfortably padded seats. Unique scrolled top seat back and stunning chrome finish add to Mid-Century charm of the set, with details added to the original Mies van der Rohe...
Chrome
Set of 3 Arthur Umanoff "Grenada" Stools
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 ...
Iron, Metal, Chrome
Mid Century Arthur Umanoff swivel stools - set of 4
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Montréal, QC
4 Arthur Umanoff bar stools in remarkable condition. Varnish is mostly intact and steel only has a few spots of rust. Ball bearing swivels need lubrication but are all functional. ...
Steel
Sculptural Mango Wood Chair Burnt Finish Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This wonderfully sculptural chair was crafted from a single block of mango wood. The chair sits on 4 slender legs. Its neutral pigment makes it perfect for any space. A uniquely sculptural and versatile piece certain to invoke conversation. This chair features a burnt finish...
Wood, Fruitwood
$2,200 / set
H 24 in W 20 in D 14 in
Set of Four American MCM Iron & Wicker Counter / Barstools by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of four American MCM / BOHO iron and wicker counter / barstools by Arthur Umanoff, circa 1950s. The set is in good to fair vintage condition and each stool measures 20"W x 14"D ...
Iron
$1,756
H 23.63 in W 17.92 in D 15.75 in
Charles Dudouyt "Chaise Basse" Solid Oak and Rush Low Chair, France 1950's
By Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Chapo, Charles Dudouyt
Located in Den Haag, NL
Charles Dudouyt "Chaise Basse" solid oak and rush low chair, France 1950's.
Rush, Oak
Arthur Umanoff Bar Stools Set of Four
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Highland, IN
This clean set of four Umanoff bar stools feature seats and backs of wood slats with swivel function supported by iron bases. 42"h X 17"w X 17"d seat: 30"
Iron
Arthur Umanoff Style Vintage Basket Chair
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Got conflicting information on this one. 1950s Danish or Arthur Umanoff (style?) Either way, it's a badass accent chair. Wicker basket seat with rattan arms and supports. Minor areas...
Wicker
Arthur Umanoff Iron LOVE Chairs 1960s
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on READ MORE below. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Rare Set of 4 1960s Arthur Umanoff Iron...
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Mid-Century Umanoff for Shaver & Howard Wicker & Iron Chair
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Southampton, NJ
Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Iron & woven rattan side or occasional chair newly upholstered in vintage Robert Allen Design Zircon Cayenne textured woven fabric. Comfortable, stur...
Iron
Set of Four Wrought Iron Chairs by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Francisco, CA
This set of four armless dining chairs were designed by Arthur Umanoff, a prominent American furniture designer known for his innovative use of mixed materials such as metal, wood, a...
Iron, Wrought Iron
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H 32 in W 26.75 in D 19 in
Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard MCM Rattan and Iron Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard MCM Rattan and iron dining chairs - set of 6 Each chair measures: 26.75 wide x 19 deep x 32 inches high, with a seat hei...
Iron
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H 39 in W 19 in D 19 in
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!
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron Patio Chairs
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a set of four Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff wrought-iron Patio chairs. Featuring four black armless wrought iron chairs, blood red vinyl upholstery, and a bea...
Wrought Iron
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H 35.5 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
Midcentury Woven Cognac Leather + Wrought Iron Chairs, After Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Decatur, GA
Set of four wrought iron and woven leather side chairs by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard. Gorgeous cognac tone leather has aged to perfection and displays a warm rich patina. Iron ...
Iron, Wrought Iron
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H 40.25 in W 16.25 in D 19 in
Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Mid Century High Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard mid century high back dining chairs - Set of 6 Each chair measures: 16.25 wide x 19 deep x 40.25 high, wit...
Wrought Iron
Pair of Arthur Umanoff Chairs
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in South Charleston, WV
Price is for the set of 2. Modernist chairs, Shaver Howard production. Set of 2 chairs. Beautiful lines of iron and wood slats with fiber rush woven backs. In exceptional condition s...
Iron
Single Swivel Chair by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in South Charleston, WV
Modernist chair, Shaver Howard production. Beautiful lines of iron and wood slats with fiber rush woven back. In exceptional condition still with original feet on each leg. Ideal of ...
Iron
Arthur Umanoff Wood and Rush Captain's Chair
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural Arthur Umanoff chair with signature rush back, slatted wood seat, and iron legs. Metal frame in a vintage adobe finish. Rare design. Floating ...
Iron
Arthur Umanoff Mid Century Roped Wood and Iron Bar Stools, a Pair
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Arthur Umanoff mid century roped wood and iron bar stools - a pair Each stool measures: 18 wide x 18 deep x 40.5 high, with a seat height of 30.5 inches All pieces of furniture c...
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