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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.

Find vintage Arthur Umanoff bar stools, tables, benches and other furniture today on 1stDibs.

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Creator: Arthur Umanoff
Arthur Umanoff, Bar Cart, Iron, Birch, Rush, Formica, USA, 1950s
Arthur Umanoff, Bar Cart, Iron, Birch, Rush, Formica, USA, 1950s

Arthur Umanoff, Bar Cart, Iron, Birch, Rush, Formica, USA, 1950s

$5,800

Arthur Umanoff, Bar Cart, Iron, Birch, Rush, Formica, USA, 1950s

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in High Point, NC

A black-lacquered iron, birch, rush and white formica bar cart designed by Arthur Umanoff and produced by Raymor, USA, c. 1950s. Light to moderate discoloration present throughout w...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Tables

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Iron

Arthur Umanoff, Bar Stand, Iron, Birch, Rush, Formica, USA, 1950s
Arthur Umanoff, Bar Stand, Iron, Birch, Rush, Formica, USA, 1950s

Arthur Umanoff, Bar Stand, Iron, Birch, Rush, Formica, USA, 1950s

$4,900

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 Patio Set Vintage 1960s
Arthur Umanoff Patio Set Vintage 1960s

Arthur Umanoff Patio Set Vintage 1960s

$2,600

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

Arthur Umanoff round wrought iron table with four chairs in terra cotta finish
Arthur Umanoff round wrought iron table with four chairs in terra cotta finish

Arthur Umanoff round wrought iron table with four chairs in terra cotta finish

$1,900Sale Price|32% Off

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

Vintage Rattan Bar Set by Arthur Umanoff
Vintage Rattan Bar Set by Arthur Umanoff

Vintage Rattan Bar Set by Arthur Umanoff

$2,000 / set

Vintage Rattan Bar Set by Arthur Umanoff

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Elegant mid-century bar set featuring a wood-slat front, sleek laminate top, and (2) Rattan stools. The open shelving provides practical storage while maintaining a light, modern pro...

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

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Wrought Iron

Umanoff Side Table, H60 - Solid Walnut / Brass - by Arthur Umanoff for Audo
Umanoff Side Table, H60 - Solid Walnut / Brass - by Arthur Umanoff for Audo

Umanoff Side Table, H60 - Solid Walnut / Brass - by Arthur Umanoff for Audo

$1,985 / item

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 Chinese Scandinavian Modern Arthur Umanoff Tables

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Brass

Wrought Iron Glass Top Grenada Dining Table by Umanoff for Shaver Howard 1960's
Wrought Iron Glass Top Grenada Dining Table by Umanoff for Shaver Howard 1960's

Wrought Iron Glass Top Grenada Dining Table by Umanoff for Shaver Howard 1960's

$795

Wrought Iron Glass Top Grenada Dining Table by Umanoff for Shaver Howard 1960's

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in New York, NY

Iconic mid century dining table, designed by Arthur Umanoff, for Shaver Howard as part of the sought after Granada series, circa 1960's. This example is in very good, original, clean...

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

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Wrought Iron

Umanoff Side Table, H45 - Solid Walnut / Brass - by Arthur Umanoff for Audo
Umanoff Side Table, H45 - Solid Walnut / Brass - by Arthur Umanoff for Audo

Umanoff Side Table, H45 - Solid Walnut / Brass - by Arthur Umanoff for Audo

$1,684 / item

Umanoff Side Table, H45 - Solid Walnut / Brass - by Arthur Umanoff for Audo

By Arthur Umanoff

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 Chinese Scandinavian Modern Arthur Umanoff Tables

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Brass

'Granada' Patio Dining Set by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver-Howard, circa 1960
'Granada' Patio Dining Set by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver-Howard, circa 1960

'Granada' Patio Dining Set by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver-Howard, circa 1960

$2,250

'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 Wrought Iron with Blonde Wood Modernist Magazine Stand Side Table
Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron with Blonde Wood Modernist Magazine Stand Side Table

Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron with Blonde Wood Modernist Magazine Stand Side Table

$1,224Sale Price|51% Off

Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron with Blonde Wood Modernist Magazine Stand Side Table

By Raymor, Arthur Umanoff

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 Mid-Century Modern Granada Dining Table with Four Chairs
Arthur Umanoff Mid-Century Modern Granada Dining Table with Four Chairs

Arthur Umanoff Mid-Century Modern Granada Dining Table with Four Chairs

$1,995 / set

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 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

$4,500 / set

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

Arthur Umanoff, Dinette Tables, Wood, Iron, USA, 1950s
Arthur Umanoff, Dinette Tables, Wood, Iron, USA, 1950s

Arthur Umanoff, Dinette Tables, Wood, Iron, USA, 1950s

$11,500 / set

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

Mid-Century Modern Wine Rack Bar Cart with Butcher Block & Iron Arthur Umanoff
Mid-Century Modern Wine Rack Bar Cart with Butcher Block & Iron Arthur Umanoff

Mid-Century Modern Wine Rack Bar Cart with Butcher Block & Iron Arthur Umanoff

$2,495

Mid-Century Modern Wine Rack 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

Sublime Bookmatch Olivewood Extension Dining Table by Arthur Umanoff, c 1975
Sublime Bookmatch Olivewood Extension Dining Table by Arthur Umanoff, c 1975

Sublime Bookmatch Olivewood Extension Dining Table by Arthur Umanoff, c 1975

$29,500

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

Arthur Umanoff, Cylindrical Plant Stand, United States, 20th Century
Arthur Umanoff, Cylindrical Plant Stand, United States, 20th Century

Arthur Umanoff, Cylindrical Plant Stand, United States, 20th Century

$6,000

Arthur Umanoff, Cylindrical Plant Stand, United States, 20th Century

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in New York, NY

An elegant cylindrical plant stand crafted of wood and standing upon eight thin, evenly-spaced legs.

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20th Century American Arthur Umanoff Tables

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Wood

Arthur Umanoff 50s Mid-century Writing Desk in Wrought Iron, Wood for Elton
Arthur Umanoff 50s Mid-century Writing Desk in Wrought Iron, Wood for Elton

Arthur Umanoff 50s Mid-century Writing Desk in Wrought Iron, Wood for Elton

$2,200

Arthur Umanoff 50s Mid-century Writing Desk in Wrought Iron, Wood for Elton

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Miami, FL

Arthur Umanoff 50s Mid-century Writing Desk in Wrought Iron, Wood for Elton Offered form sale is a rare Midcentury Modern quintessential 50s design Arthur Umanoff writing desk for...

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1950s Vintage Arthur Umanoff Tables

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Wrought Iron

Wonderful Arthur Umanoff Olivewood Chrome Desk Mid-Century Modern
Wonderful Arthur Umanoff Olivewood Chrome Desk Mid-Century Modern

Wonderful Arthur Umanoff Olivewood Chrome Desk Mid-Century Modern

$5,500

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

Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron Rolling Bar Cart, Surfboard Wood Top
Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron Rolling Bar Cart, Surfboard Wood Top

Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron Rolling Bar Cart, Surfboard Wood Top

$1,800

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
Mid Century Modern Dining Room Table in Walnut by Arthur Umanoff

Mid Century Modern Dining Room Table in Walnut by Arthur Umanoff

$5,600

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

Vintage Mid-Century Arthur Umanoff Steel and Glass Table for Shaver Howard
Vintage Mid-Century Arthur Umanoff Steel and Glass Table for Shaver Howard

Vintage Mid-Century Arthur Umanoff Steel and Glass Table for Shaver Howard

$1,140Sale Price|40% Off

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

Iron/Wood Slat Circle Dining Table by Arthur Umanoff
Iron/Wood Slat Circle Dining Table by Arthur Umanoff

Iron/Wood Slat Circle Dining Table by Arthur Umanoff

$3,400

Iron/Wood Slat Circle Dining Table by Arthur Umanoff

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1950s. USA. Iron base with removeable wood slat top.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Tables

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Iron

Mid Century Modern Iron Bar with Raffia and 3 Stools by Arthur Umanoff
Mid Century Modern Iron Bar with Raffia and 3 Stools by Arthur Umanoff

Mid Century Modern Iron Bar with Raffia and 3 Stools by Arthur Umanoff

$4,595 / set

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 Sculptural Bar Cart with a Surfboard Top by Arthur Umanoff
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Bar Cart with a Surfboard Top by Arthur Umanoff

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Bar Cart with a Surfboard Top by Arthur Umanoff

$1,899

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 Bar Cart with Wine Rack and Butcher Block
Arthur Umanoff Bar Cart with Wine Rack and Butcher Block

Arthur Umanoff Bar Cart with Wine Rack and Butcher Block

$3,500

Arthur Umanoff Bar Cart with Wine Rack and Butcher Block

By Arthur Umanoff, Paul McCobb

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

Mid-Century American Modern Birch and Iron Accent Table by Arthur Umanoff
Mid-Century American Modern Birch and Iron Accent Table by Arthur Umanoff

Mid-Century American Modern Birch and Iron Accent Table by Arthur Umanoff

$750

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

Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron Scroll Low Round Glass Top Side Tables - a Pair
Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron Scroll Low Round Glass Top Side Tables - a Pair

Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron Scroll Low Round Glass Top Side Tables - a Pair

$1,350 / set

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

Vintage 1964 Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron Side Table with Glass Top
Vintage 1964 Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron Side Table with Glass Top

Vintage 1964 Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron Side Table with Glass Top

$850

Vintage 1964 Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron Side Table with Glass Top

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

Hard-to-come-by Wrought Iron + Rattan Floor Candelabra by Arthur Umanoff
Hard-to-come-by Wrought Iron + Rattan Floor Candelabra by Arthur Umanoff

Hard-to-come-by Wrought Iron + Rattan Floor Candelabra by Arthur Umanoff

Price Upon Request

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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