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Arthur Umanoff Dry Bars

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
Mid Century Counter Dry Bar with Original Stools by Umanoff c. 1950/60's
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in New York, NY
Original 6 pc. bar and stools, designed by Arthur Umanoff, circa 1950/60's. This cool set includes the freestanding curved counter bar, four swivel stools, and the bartenders stool. ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Dry Bars

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Wrought Iron

Vintage Iron Wine rack by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Philadelphia, PA
outstanding iron wine rack by Arthur Umanoff. features a shelf and cane wrapped basket shelf with 45 circular spaces to hole wine bottles.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Dry Bars

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Iron

Arthur Umanoff Cocktail Dry Bar or Server for Raymor
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in St. Louis, MO
Midcentury Arthur Umanoff bar for Raymor. Wrought iron base, oak slats, rush and Formica top. Overall nice original condition, oak restored, wrought iron base repainted, top in very ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Dry Bars

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Wrought Iron

Arthur Umanoff Wine Rack
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
Orange wrought iron wine rack by Arthur Umanoff. It can hold up to 39 bottles and includes a woven basket type shelf and a laminated shelf to hold glasses, serve drinks or even showcase you favorite bottles and bar utensils...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Dry Bars

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Iron

3-Piece Umanoff Bar and Stool Set
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in New York, NY
Very chic and stylish bar and stool set comprised of 2 stools and a round bar. The bar has a mesh enclosed storage space, which has a curved sliding ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Dry Bars

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Iron

Arthur Umanoff Mid Century Serving Bar Cart
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare Arthur Umanoff for Raymor Serving Bar Cart. Original colors. Designed in the 50s. Iron frame and wood.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Dry Bars

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Dry Bar Console, 1950's and Stool
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Early dry bar by Arthur Umanoff made of birch and wrought iron. This bar has a white laminate top. and plenty of storage space in the back with many shelves. This bar comes with a ba...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Dry Bars

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Wrought Iron

Mid Century Arthur Umanoff Cocktail Bar or Sideboard Credenza for Raymor, 1950's
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Very cool piece by Arthur Umanoff, can be used as a bar, sideboard, foyer table or server. Umanoff's signature style consisting of slat wood, wrought iron and laminate. Leather pulls...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Dry Bars

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Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Bar Wrought Iron Wood Slat
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Vintage 1950s-60s wood slat, rope and wrought iron bar. Features white laminate top with multiple shelves in the back and side. Vintage condition, slight curvature to the top, shows some wear throughout and white rubber edging is missing a few bits in the back, see photos. Great addition to your Mid-Century Modern home...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Dry Bars

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Iron

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 Dry Bars

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Iron

Arthur Umanoff Bar and Pair of Matching Stools
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome bar by Arthur Umanoff. Wood slats, iron frame and formica top. Slight bowing on sides. Matching Umanoff iron and wood slat bar stools with...
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1950s American Vintage Arthur Umanoff Dry Bars

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Iron

Mid Century Modern Iron Bar with Raffia and 3 Stools by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Arthur Umanoff 4 PC set which includes the large, 60 inch bar with shelving and 3 original bar stools. This set is in great original condition with no issues at all. Wood, R...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Dry Bars

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Iron

Arthur Umanoff 39 Bottle Wine Rack with Round Top
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Highland, IN
Ready to hold 39 wine bottles, this iron wine rack by Arthur Umanoff has a delightful curved top echoing the round shape of the bottle holders and a terrific graphic quality.  
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Dry Bars

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Iron

Set of Two Arthur Umanoff Wine Racks
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
Set of two wrought iron wine racks by Arthur Umanoff. Rare orange and black lacquered metal. Original lacquer on both. Each racks can hold up to 39 bottles and include a woven basket type shelf and a laminated shelf to hold glasses, serve drinks or even showcase your favorite bottles and bar utensils. Manufactured for the Howard Shavers...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Dry Bars

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Iron

Wrought Iron and Butcher Block Thirty Bottle Tower Wine Rack by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Diego, CA
Wrought iron and butcher block thirty bottle wine rack by Arthur Umanoff, circa 1950s. The tower unit measures 14"W x 11"D x 66"H and is made of wrought iron with two wood butcher b...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Dry Bars

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Iron

Mid Century Arthur Umanoff 1950s Iron and Leather Wine Rack
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard 1950s iron and leather strap wine rack. Leather straps are solid. Holds 8 Bottles of wine. Measures: Height: 19 in Width: 10 in Depth: 9.5 in.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Dry Bars

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Cocktail Dry Bar Console, 1950's
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Very cool dry bar console by Arthur Umanoff, freshly painted white top with vintage side bottle top opener.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Dry Bars

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Wrought Iron

Arthur Umanoff Dry Bar for Raymor
By Arthur Umanoff, Raymor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic mid-century modern dry bar designed by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor Furniture. Umanoff was one of the premier American designers of the 1960s, and Raymor Furniture was at the top...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Dry Bars

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Wrought Iron

Arthur Umanoff Wine Rack
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
A black wrought iron wine rack by Arthur Umanoff. It can hold up to 39 bottles and includes a woven basket type shelf and a laminated shelf to hold glasses, serve drinks or even showcase you favorite bottles and bar utensils...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Dry Bars

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Iron

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 Dry Bars

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Steel, Wrought Iron

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Arthur Umanoff dry bars for sale on 1stDibs.

Arthur Umanoff dry bars 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 dry bars, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original dry bars 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 dry bars by Henredon, Edward Wormley, and Dunbar. Prices for Arthur Umanoff dry bars can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $850 and can go as high as $4,595, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,175.

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