Arthur Umanoff Wall Decorations

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

Arthur Umanoff Mid Century Iron and Wood 16 Bottle Wine Rack

$2,295

Arthur Umanoff Mid Century Iron and Wood 16 Bottle Wine Rack

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Arthur Umanoff Mid Century Iron and Wood 16 Bottle Wine Rack This wine rack measures: 17.5 wide x 7.75 deep x 44.25 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio t...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Wall Decorations

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Iron

Arthur Umanoff for Raymor Red Wrought Iron Wall Sconce Candelabra 30"

$600

Arthur Umanoff for Raymor Red Wrought Iron Wall Sconce Candelabra 30"

By Arthur Umanoff, Raymor

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid century modern red enameled wrought iron wall sconce / candelabrum designed by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor circa 1950. It features five arms, each adorned with a candle holder and...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Wall Decorations

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Arthur Umanoff Mid Century 40 Bottle Tall Iron Wine Rack

$2,147

Arthur Umanoff Mid Century 40 Bottle Tall Iron Wine Rack

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Arthur Umanoff Mid Century 40 Bottle Tall Iron Wine Rack This wine rack measures: 19 wide x 12 deep x 72 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as m...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Wall Decorations

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Iron

Arthur Umanoff Mid Century Iron Wine Rack

$395

Arthur Umanoff Mid Century Iron Wine Rack

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Arthur Umanoff mid century iron wine rack The wine rack measures: 8.75 wide x 7.75 deep x 13.75 inches high This set is in Great Vintage Condition with minor wear. We take ...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Wall Decorations

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Iron

Primitive Rustic Handmade Wood Spice Rack with Glass Bottles, Wall Mount

$880Sale Price|20% Off

H 7 in W 24.75 in D 2 in

Primitive Rustic Handmade Wood Spice Rack with Glass Bottles, Wall Mount

Located in Chicago, IL

Charming handmade pine spice rack with 12 excellent tall, thin glass jars. Excellent proportions with hardware affixed to hang on the wall. Fabulous for its intended use as as storage for hardware, beads or other craft supplies...

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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Arthur Umanoff Wall Decorations

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Glass, Cork, Pine

Italian Wrought Iron Antique Shelf, Hand-Crafted, Late 19th Century

$355Sale Price|20% Off

H 14.18 in W 2.76 in D 8.47 in

Italian Wrought Iron Antique Shelf, Hand-Crafted, Late 19th Century

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Italian wrough iron antique shelf, elegant and useful on the wall: to hang a lantern, a flower pot, a bell. ref. nr. 36.

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Late 19th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Antique Arthur Umanoff Wall Decorations

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Iron

Large Wrought Iron Scrolling Wall Mounted Bracket for Lanterns or Signs

$149

H 19 in W 2.25 in D 15 in

Large Wrought Iron Scrolling Wall Mounted Bracket for Lanterns or Signs

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Large hand crafted iron scroll design wall bracket. Wrought iron handcrafted wall-bracket for lanterns or signs. Perfect for hanging lights or plants outdoors. Scrolling wall-mou...

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Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Arthur Umanoff Wall Decorations

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Metal

Mid Century Paul Evans Cityscape Floating Shelf Chrome, Brass and Glass

$1,900

H 9 in W 48 in D 12 in

Mid Century Paul Evans Cityscape Floating Shelf Chrome, Brass and Glass

By Paul Evans, Directional

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An incredible design, a cityscape wall shelf designed in the style of Paul Evans. The set features Fine heavy construction with brass & chrome clad patchwork design. Includes two L s...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Wall Decorations

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Brass, Chrome

Gustavian, 18th Century Plate Rack with Original Rosemåling Painting

$3,800

H 29.14 in W 31.89 in D 7.21 in

Gustavian, 18th Century Plate Rack with Original Rosemåling Painting

Located in New York, NY

Gustavian Swedish 18th century plate rack with original gorgeous rosemåling painting, circa 1800, origin: Northern Sweden.

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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Arthur Umanoff Wall Decorations

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Wood

Spanish Iron Flower Wall Hook

$250

H 3.5 in W 2.75 in D 4.75 in

Spanish Iron Flower Wall Hook

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique wrought iron wall hook from Spain, 1950s. Black iron flower with wavy arm and round iron backplate. Original iron finish shows nice age and patina. Whimsical addition to any r...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Arthur Umanoff Wall Decorations

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Iron

Mid-Century Oak & Teak Wall Mount Coat Rack w/ Hat Shelf & Black Enamel Hooks

$525

H 46.75 in W 31.5 in D 12.75 in

Mid-Century Oak & Teak Wall Mount Coat Rack w/ Hat Shelf & Black Enamel Hooks

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wall-mounted coat rack from the Mid-Century era combines white oak with functional black enameled metal hooks. The design features a practical upper hat shelf supported by vertical m...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Wall Decorations

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Metal, Enamel

Mid-Century Walnut Modular Wall Unit

$4,900

H 72 in W 126.5 in D 16 in

Mid-Century Walnut Modular Wall Unit

Located in Toledo, OH

Mid-century modular walnut wall unit, circa 1970's featuring 4 self-supporting box units, 4 shelves, and a locking drop down desk. The height can be adjusted on all pieces. Excellent...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Wall Decorations

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Walnut

Italian Mid Century Wall Cabinet In Walnut with Glass Doors and Interior Shelves

$1,495

H 17 in W 58.75 in D 13.25 in

Italian Mid Century Wall Cabinet In Walnut with Glass Doors and Interior Shelves

Located in Troy, MI

Found in Italy, this wall-mounted cabinet dates from the 1960s. Cabinet has a walnut base with sliding clear glass doors and glass interior shelves. Unknown maker.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Wall Decorations

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Glass, Walnut

Spanish Iron Flower Wall Hook

$250

H 6 in W 2.75 in D 3.5 in

Spanish Iron Flower Wall Hook

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique wrought iron wall hook from Spain, 1950s. Black iron flower with stem and round iron backplate. Original iron finish shows nice age and patina. Whimsical addition to any room.

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Arthur Umanoff Wall Decorations

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Iron

Wrought Iron Scrolling Wall Mounted Bracket for Lanterns or Signs

$99 / item

H 9.75 in W 0.75 in D 9.25 in

Wrought Iron Scrolling Wall Mounted Bracket for Lanterns or Signs

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Beautiful hand crafted iron scroll design wall bracket. Wrought iron handcrafted wall-bracket for lanterns or signs. Perfect for hanging lights or plants outdoors. Scrolling wall-mou...

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Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Arthur Umanoff Wall Decorations

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Metal

Handcrafted Moorish Iron Wall Bracket for Lanterns, Late 20th Century

$99 / item

H 13 in W 1 in D 9.5 in

Handcrafted Moorish Iron Wall Bracket for Lanterns, Late 20th Century

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Hand crafted iron scroll design wall bracket. Vintage wrought iron handcrafted wall-bracket for lanterns or signs. Perfect for hanging lights or plants outdoors. Scrolling wall-m...

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Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Arthur Umanoff Wall Decorations

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Freestanding Bookshelf with Cabinet

$1,500

H 72 in W 28.5 in D 17 in

Mid-Century Modern Freestanding Bookshelf with Cabinet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This vintage freestanding unit makes a wonderful addition to any home or office. Dual cabinets, including a lower record cabinet, make this ideal for...

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Wall Decorations

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Walnut

Atelier Leather and Iron Coat Rack, Red

$5,800 / item

H 5 in W 42 in D 2.25 in

Atelier Leather and Iron Coat Rack, Red

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Beautiful five hook iron and leather wrapped coat rack. Each hook covered in red leather with white contrast stitching. Newly produced by Orange furniture...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Arthur Umanoff Wall Decorations

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Iron

Wicker Rattan & Wrought Iron Coatrack Shelf, France 1960's

$3,250

H 11 in W 24 in D 9 in

Wicker Rattan & Wrought Iron Coatrack Shelf, France 1960's

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in New York, NY

A combination shelf and coat rack, wicker wrapped wrought iron.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Wall Decorations

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Wrought Iron

Previously Available Items

Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Mid-Century Wrought Iron and Leather Wine Rack

Sold

H 38.75 in W 44 in D 16 in

Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Mid-Century Wrought Iron and Leather Wine Rack

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard mid-century wrought iron and leather wine rack Wine rack measures: 44 wide x 16 deep x 38.75 inches high All pieces ...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Wall Decorations

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Wrought Iron

Arthur Umanoff Wall Mounted Shelf Unit for Shaver Howard with Wrought Iron Frame

Sold

H 53.5 in W 19 in D 8 in

Arthur Umanoff Wall Mounted Shelf Unit for Shaver Howard with Wrought Iron Frame

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Chicago, IL

This wall mounted shelf unit was designed by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard. It has a tapering form with two open wood shelves and one white...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Wall Decorations

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Wrought Iron

Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller Brass and Lucite Wall Clock

Sold

H 40 in W 15 in D 6 in

Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller Brass and Lucite Wall Clock

By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller

Located in Hanover, MA

Howard Miller model 622-683 eight day wall clock designed by Arthur Umanoff circa 1970 featuring a visible high-precision German-made Kieninger cable driven movement made from highly...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Wall Decorations

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Brass

Arthur Umanoff wall decorations for sale on 1stDibs.

Arthur Umanoff wall decorations are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Arthur Umanoff wall decorations, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original wall decorations by Arthur Umanoff were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 1970s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider wall decorations by Paul Evans, Directional, and Charles Hollis Jones. Prices for Arthur Umanoff wall decorations can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $395 and can go as high as $395, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $395.