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Arthur Umanoff Tables

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
Expertly Restored - Arthur Umanoff Spindle Coffee Table w/ Magazine Shelf
By Arthur Umanoff, Washington Woodcraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Arthur Umanoff for Washington Woodcraft, this spindle coffee table perfectly balances functionality and mid-century charm. Crafted with a slatted wood top and spindle magazine rack...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Tables

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Wood, Walnut

Arthur Umanoff Bar Cart, 1950s USA
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add a pop of fun to your next night entertaining with this classic bar cart by Arthur Umanoff. Featuring an aged iron frame with rush trim and slatted wood. Four contrasting blue and...
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1950s American Vintage Arthur Umanoff Tables

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Iron

Umanoff Side Table, H60 - Solid Walnut / Brass - by Arthur Umanoff for Audo
By Arthur Umanoff, Audo
Located in Dubai, AE
As relevant today as it was when first designed by Arthur Umanoff in the 1950s, the reissued Umanoff Side Table balances walnut and brass on its rounded top and tripod-inspired frame...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Arthur Umanoff Tables

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Brass

Arthur Umanoff Patio Set Vintage 1960s
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A charming Arthur Umanoff patio set-dining table with four armchairs. Freshly powdercoated and seats reupholstered. Table measures 30" H, 42" D.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Tables

Sublime Bookmatch Olivewood Extension Dining Table by Arthur Umanoff, c 1975
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent dining table is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. An excep...
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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Tables

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Olive, Hardwood

'Granada' Patio Dining Set by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver-Howard, circa 1960
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
This vintage 'Granada' patio dining set by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver-Howard, Inc (Boyuer Scott Furniture) features incredible wrought iron scroll work across two patio dining chairs ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Tables

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Iron

Arthur Umanoff round wrought iron table with four chairs in terra cotta finish
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Ferndale, MI
Five piece Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard dining set . Two armchairs two side chairs with round glass top table . Table measures 29.5" tall with 36" diameter , glass top has3/8" ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Tables

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Wrought Iron

Arthur Umanoff Mid-Century Modern Granada Dining Table with Four Chairs
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous 5-piece dining set which includes 4 high back chairs and a round glass top table that is 29.5 height and 36 in diameter Set is designed by ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Tables

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Iron

Arthur Umanoff, Bar Stand, Iron, Birch, Rush, Formica, USA, 1950s
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered iron, birch, rush and white formica bar stand or bar cart designed by Arthur Umanoff and produced by Raymor, USA, c. 1950s. Light staining on top. Dimensions: 27....
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Tables

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Iron

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 Tables

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Wrought 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 Tables

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern WineRack Bar Cart with Butcher Block & Iron Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and unique, a bar cart with built in wine rack constructed from leather (about half of the leather straps were professionally replaced) and sits below the upper level which ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Tables

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Iron

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Bar Cart with a Surfboard Top by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful design for a indoor outdoor, (poolside), iron bar cart with an surfboard shaped oak top. Top was refinished and varnished. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Plenty of storage below with two wide shelves.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Tables

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Wrought Iron

Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron Rolling Bar Cart, Surfboard Wood Top
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Miami, FL
Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron Rolling Bar Cart, Surfboard Wood Top Offered for sale is an Arthur Umanoff mid-century modern wrought iron sculptural rolling bar cart with surfboard woo...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Tables

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Wrought Iron

Mid Century Modern Dining Room Table in Walnut by Arthur Umanoff
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A clean line dining table by Arthur Umanoff circa 1960's. It features beautiful walnut wood construction. It comes with one 18 inch leaves not...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Tables

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Walnut

Arthur Umanoff, Dinette Tables, Wood, Iron, USA, 1950s
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black-painted iron and wood dinette tables designed by Arthur Umanoff and produced by Raymor, USA, 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Tables

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Iron

Black Outdoor Patio Set by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous high back armchair and table design by Arthur Unamoff in the 1960s. The set is constructed of steel that has been newly powder coated satin black, new 48” diameter 1/2” thi...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Tables

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Steel

Rare Arthur Umanoff Wood Drop-Leaf Bar/Tea Cart, ca. 1950’s
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Hampstead, QC
A very rare drop-leaf bar/tea cart by the American industrial designer Arthur Umanoff (1923-1985). His work can be found in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) in New ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Tables

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Walnut

Mid-Century American Modern Birch and Iron Accent Table by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard accent / occasional table (ca. 1950s, USA). Composed of a round slatted birch top supported by three slightly splayed wrought iron legs retaining the...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Tables

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Wrought Iron

Vintage Mid-Century Arthur Umanoff Steel and Glass Table for Shaver Howard
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Pasadena, TX
This table is constructed of stainless steel, reminiscent of 1940s French garden furniture. A great table for your outdoors or backyard. Matching chairs. Pictured are also available...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Tables

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Chrome

Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron Table
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Stamford, CT
Small wrought iron side table from the Grenada collection designed by Arthur Umanoff and manufactured by Boyuer Scott Company.
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1960s American Vintage Arthur Umanoff Tables

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Wrought Iron

Spindle Side Table by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Pair of side tables designed by Arthur Umanoff. These tables feature a sturdy walnut base with spindle details, paired with a fun mix of black and white on the round tabletops.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Tables

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Walnut, Paint

American Mid Century Iron Patio Dining Table Base by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful design on this striking table base designed by Arthur Umanoff part of the Granada collection, the table is sold as is condition glass is not Included, the table comes with ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Tables

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Iron

Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Mayan MCM Iron and Glass Round Dining Table
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Countryside, IL
Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Mayan Mid Century Iron and Glass Round Dining Table The table measures: 42 wide x 42 deep x 29.75 high, with a ch...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Tables

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Iron

Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron with Blonde Wood Modernist Magazine Stand Side Table
By Arthur Umanoff, Raymor
Located in Ferndale, MI
Arthur Umanoff designed Mid-Century Modernist magazine display side table. Wrought iron frame in black finish supports organic form blonde wood legs a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Tables

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Wrought Iron

Arthur Umanoff for Raymor Mid Century Iron Bench with Nesting Stools
By Arthur Umanoff, Raymor
Located in Countryside, IL
Arthur Umanoff for Raymor Mid Century Iron bench with Nesting Stools This bench measures: 60 wide x 15 deep x 16 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Tables

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Iron

Arthur Umanoff Bar Cart with Wine Rack and Butcher Block
By Paul McCobb, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful example of Arthur Umanoff's bar cart with leather strap wine rack. Butcher blocks need to be sanded down. Cart includes the origina...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Tables

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Metal

Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Midcentury Glass Top Dining Table
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Countryside, IL
Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard midcentury Glass Top Dining Table This dining table measures: 66.25 wide x 32.25 deep x 29.5 hig...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Tables

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Metal

Mid Century Modern Iron Wood Raffia & Glass Console Server Table Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Rare & Spectacular console or server table by Arthur Umanoff C1960. Black iron frame with maple slats for the top, shelf and sides with a raffia wrapped surround area and a textured ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Tables

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Iron

Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron Scroll Low Round Glass Top Side Tables - a Pair
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron Scroll Low Round Glass Top Side Tables - a Pair. Item features thick round frosted glass tops, wrought iron round bases, nice unique low form. Cir...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Tables

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Iron

Arthur Umanoff Set of 4 Rattan Wrought Iron Bar Stools with Matching Bar
By Arthur Umanoff, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff wrought iron and rattan bar and bar stools.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Tables

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Rattan

Wonderful Arthur Umanoff Olivewood Chrome Desk Mid-Century Modern
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Arthur Umanoff olivewood and chrome desk. We love the great looking burled olivewood top with two hidden drawers against the angular chromed legs. Top is in great shape wit...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Tables

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Chrome

Restored Arthur Umanoff Solid Walnut Magazine Rack Surfboard Coffee Table
By Arthur Umanoff, Grete Jalk
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Arthur Umanoff designed the mother of all magazine racks, or perhaps the most innovative coffee table of all time. This solid walnut coffee table has been delicately restored. Th...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Tables

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Walnut

Hard-to-come-by Wrought Iron + Rattan Floor Candelabra by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Kensington, MD
Hard-to-Come-By Wrought Iron + Rattan Floor Candelabra by Arthur Umanoff Additional information: Material: Iron Featured at Kensington: This single Wrough Iron floor candelabru...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Tables

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Iron

Arthur Umanoff tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Arthur Umanoff tables 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 tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original tables 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 tables by Thomasville, Richard Schultz, and Craft Associates. Prices for Arthur Umanoff tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $599 and can go as high as $6,750, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,395.

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