Arthur Umanoff Swivel Chairs

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

Pair of Vintage Mid Century Swivel Chairs by Arthur Umanoff

$1,535Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Vintage Mid Century Swivel Chairs by Arthur Umanoff

By Arthur Umanoff, Madison Furniture

Located in Oxnard, CA

Here is a swanky pair of swivel chairs by Arthur Umanoff for Madison Furniture. These chairs have been completely restored with new upholstery, refinished walnut arms and fresh satin...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Swivel Chairs

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Steel

American Mid Century Atomic Age Iron & Wicker Barstool by Arthur Umanoff

$460Sale Price|20% Off

American Mid Century Atomic Age Iron & Wicker Barstool by Arthur Umanoff

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in San Diego, CA

Atomic age single barstool designed by Arthur Umanoff original fabric and condition swivel great lines.

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Swivel Chairs

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Iron

Mid Century Arthur Umanoff Rare Swivel Desk Chair in Birch for Elton 1950s

$1,600

Mid Century Arthur Umanoff Rare Swivel Desk Chair in Birch for Elton 1950s

By The Elton Company, Arthur Umanoff

Located in Troy, MI

Rare swivel desk chair designed by Arthur Umanoff Model DC1 manufactured by Post Modern Ltd and distributed by the Elton Company New York USA circa 1952 Minimalist design with birc...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Swivel Chairs

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Birch

Pair of Arthur Umanoff Swivel Slat Stools for Raymor

$800 / set

Pair of Arthur Umanoff Swivel Slat Stools for Raymor

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Arthur Umanoff tall swivel bar stools designed for Raymor in the 1960s. These iconic stools feature an iron base with bentwood slatted s...

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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Swivel Chairs

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chair in Wood and Metal, Germany, 1950s

$702Sale Price|20% Off

H 33.86 in W 14.97 in D 16.93 in

Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chair in Wood and Metal, Germany, 1950s

Located in Berlin, DE

Swivel Chair in Wood with 4-legged base, Germany.

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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Swivel Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Yellow 'Camargue' Swiveling Counter Stools by Design Frères

$5,800 / set

H 35.5 in W 20.5 in D 23 in

Pair of Yellow 'Camargue' Swiveling Counter Stools by Design Frères

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Great pair of yellow 'Camargue' swiveling counter stools by Design Frères. Practical swiveling and comfortable wide seat, footrest and backrest design.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Arthur Umanoff Swivel Chairs

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Steel

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Swivel Chair, C. 1950s

$6,000

H 30 in W 28.5 in D 32 in

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Swivel Chair, C. 1950s

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Westport, CT

A swivel lounge chair designed by the iconic Edward Wormely for Dunbar Furniture, circa 1950-1959. Completely restored, fitted with new high-grade hand cut foam with all insides full...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Swivel Chairs

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Velvet, Mahogany

Set of Four "Waterfall" Barstools by Charles Hollis Jones

$17,500 / set

H 30 in W 15.6 in D 18 in

Set of Four "Waterfall" Barstools by Charles Hollis Jones

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of four "Waterfall" barstools in acrylic with leather upholstery. Designed by Charles Hollis Jones and originally made for the Pip's club in Los Angeles, owned by Playboy Magazin...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Swivel Chairs

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Leather, Lucite

Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Bar Counter Swiveling Stools by Arthur Umanoff

$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...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Swivel Chairs

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Iron

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

$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...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Swivel Chairs

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Iron

Industrial Swivel Stool

$468

H 26 in W 11.81 in D 11.81 in

Industrial Swivel Stool

Located in Vosselaar, BE

1930s industrial swivel stool. The adjustable beech sit has a nice patina as well as the green paint remains on the iron supports. The height m...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Arthur Umanoff Swivel Chairs

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Metal

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Vinyl Swivel Barstools

$1,575 / set

H 30 in Dm 16 in

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Vinyl Swivel Barstools

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This set of six vintage barstools features bar height chrome constructions with swivel vinyl seats. Textured designs in vinyl add to the Mid-Century ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Swivel Chairs

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Chrome

Three Vintage Modern Arthur Umanoff Style Swivel Bar Stools

$2,100 / set

H 41.25 in W 16.75 in D 17 in

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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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Swivel Chairs

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Iron

Arthur Umanoff Bar Height Swivel Stools

$1,850

H 35 in W 18.5 in D 17.5 in

Arthur Umanoff Bar Height Swivel Stools

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Los Angeles, CA

We have 2 of these rare rotating, counter height stools by Arthur Umanoff. These stools are thoughtfully crafted with a steel frame, birch seat, and jute wrapped around the seat back...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Swivel Chairs

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Cut Steel

Set of Four Bar Height Wood Slat Stools by Arthur Umanoff

$895 / set

H 43 in W 17 in D 13 in

Set of Four Bar Height Wood Slat Stools by Arthur Umanoff

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in New York, NY

Unusual set off bar height stools designed by Arthur Umanoff, circa 1950's. The stools feature slatted backs and seats with solid wrought iron frames, on dowel form legs with exposed...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Swivel Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Comfortable Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

$2,600 / set

H 28 in W 32 in D 31 in

Pair of Comfortable Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Comfortable and stylish pair of mid-century modern swivel chairs featuring clean lines and fully upholstered frames. Their smooth swivel base and inviting design make them perfect fo...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Swivel Chairs

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Fabric

Previously Available Items

Mid Century Slatted Arthur Umanoff Bar Stools - Set of 3

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H 42 in W 16.5 in D 13.5 in

Mid Century Slatted Arthur Umanoff Bar Stools - Set of 3

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Esperance, NY

Introducing a stunning trio of Arthur Umanoff Bar Stools! Crafted from durable cast iron, these stools feature beautifully designed wood slatted seats. Plus, they come with a conveni...

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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Swivel Chairs

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Iron

Set of Four Arthur Umanoff Swivel Bar Stools

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H 43 in W 17 in D 19 in

Set of Four Arthur Umanoff Swivel Bar Stools

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Redding, CT

Set of Four Arhtur Umanoff swivel bar stools. Perfect for that Mid Century Man Cave Bar. Classic and timeless style. In very good condition.

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Set of Two Rush and Iron Swiveling Bar Stools by Arthur Umanoff

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H 41.34 in W 17.72 in D 18.12 in

Set of Two Rush and Iron Swiveling Bar Stools by Arthur Umanoff

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Voorburg, NL

Set of two Arthur Umanoff bar stools for Shaver Howard, composed of wrought iron frames with stained birch-slatted seats. M...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Swivel Chairs

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Slate, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Set of 3 Bar Stools by Arthur Umanoff Iron & Raffia

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H 41.5 in W 18 in D 18 in

Mid-Century Modern Set of 3 Bar Stools by Arthur Umanoff Iron & Raffia

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous set of 3 swiveling bar stools created from iron with maple slatted seats and raffia wrapped across the backs. Seat height is 29.5 L...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Swivel Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of 4 Swivel Armchairs by Arthur Umanoff for Madison Furniture

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H 28.35 in W 22.05 in D 22.84 in

Set of 4 Swivel Armchairs by Arthur Umanoff for Madison Furniture

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Berlin, DE

Set of 4 Swivel armchairs by Arthur Umanoff for Madison Furniture. We recommend to reupholster the set in our in house atelier workshop.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Swivel Chairs

Materials

Enamel

4 Tulip Style White Fiberglass Swivel Armchairs, Arthur Umanoff for Contemporary

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H 28.5 in W 25 in D 20 in

4 Tulip Style White Fiberglass Swivel Armchairs, Arthur Umanoff for Contemporary

By Knoll, Arthur Umanoff, Eero Saarinen, Contemporary Shells Inc. 1

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome set of four tulip style white fiberglass swivel armchairs with royal blue seat cushions designed by Arthur Umanoff for Contemporary Shells. These are era appropriate vintage chairs done in the style of Eero Saarinen for Knoll. They are in wonderful vintage condition. There is a dark stripe on the edge of the seat cushions but it is only seen when not in place. The bases do have slight age appropriate marks. Please see photos, circa 1970s. These fabulous chairs are just what you need around your mid mod kitchen table...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Swivel Chairs

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Aluminum

Set of Three Swivel Bar Stools by Arthur Umanoff, 1960s

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H 45.5 in W 18.75 in D 18.25 in

Set of Three Swivel Bar Stools by Arthur Umanoff, 1960s

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Hamburg, PA

A set of three swivel bar stools by Arthur Umanoff, 1960s. The stools have wood slat and rushed back seats with black metal iron base. Stools a...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Swivel Chairs

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Swivel Chair by Arthur Umanoff

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H 36 in W 24.5 in D 24 in

Mid Century Swivel Chair by Arthur Umanoff

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in New York, NY

Great swivel desk or side chair designed by Arthur Umanoff. This example is newly reupholstered in fern green wool blend tweed, it has sculpted walnut arm rests with the seat resting...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Swivel Chairs

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Aluminum

Arthur Umanoff Green Leather Swivel Chair

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H 31.5 in W 26 in D 26 in

Arthur Umanoff Green Leather Swivel Chair

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Arthur Umanoff leather walnut and steel swivel or office chair circa late 1960s. This example has been newly upholstered in a supple forest green leather and the arms have been newly...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Swivel Armchair by Arthur Umanoff for Madison Furniture

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H 28.5 in W 22.25 in D 23 in

Swivel Armchair by Arthur Umanoff for Madison Furniture

By Madison Furniture, Arthur Umanoff

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Swivel armchair by Arthur Umanoff for Madison Furniture. Upholstered in maharam tonica rust fabric.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Arthur Umanoff "Granada" Swivel Bar Stools for Boyeur Scott

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H 42 in W 19 in D 20 in

Mid-Century Arthur Umanoff "Granada" Swivel Bar Stools for Boyeur Scott

By Arthur Umanoff, Boyeur Scott Furniture Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This stylish set of four metal swivel stools feature intricate details and a comfortable design, perfected by Mid-Century master Arthur Umanoff for the Boyeur Scott Furniture company...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Arthur Umanoff Iron and Birch Swivel Stools for Raymor

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H 42 in W 17 in D 18 in

Arthur Umanoff Iron and Birch Swivel Stools for Raymor

By Raymor, Arthur Umanoff

Located in New Windsor, NY

A nice set of four bar stools designed by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor. Constructed of birch slats and iron bases and backs.

Category

1940s American Vintage Arthur Umanoff Swivel Chairs

Materials

Iron

Arthur Umanoff swivel chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Arthur Umanoff swivel chairs 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 swivel chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original swivel chairs by Arthur Umanoff were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider swivel chairs by Charles Hollis Jones, Selig, and Börje Johanson. Prices for Arthur Umanoff swivel chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $560 and can go as high as $575, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $568.