Russell Woodard Furniture
American
Woodard Furniture Company’s diverse offerings have included everything from pine caskets to premium patio and garden furniture over the years.
Lyman E. Woodward founded the family business Woodard Brothers (he dropped the second w for his venture’s name), later Woodard Furniture Co., in Owosso, Michigan, in 1866. Woodard Furniture produced wood furniture such as birch and oak bedroom pieces, window and door blinds and even pine caskets. Demand for the latter increased during the spread of the Spanish flu in America, and Woodard’s casket business — a new company called Owosso Casket Company — thrived, becoming the largest casket manufacturer in the world throughout the 1920s. Two U.S. presidents, William McKinley and Benjamin Harrison, were buried in Owosso caskets.
On the furniture side, Lyman’s son Lee Woodard spun off his own business as Lee L. Woodard and Sons, opening a shop with his sons, Joseph, Lyman II and Russell Woodard. During the 1930s, the new company explored the use of metal in furniture-making and introduced a wrought-iron set of patio dining furniture featuring ornate grillwork inspired by French design called Orleans in 1940. The line became a best seller and kick-started the company’s international reputation as a patio-furniture maker, even as the Woodard factory subsequently shifted toward supporting the wartime efforts in manufacturing parts for trucks and military equipment. After World War II, the business returned to making furniture. Over the years, Woodard and Sons would go on to master metallurgy in furniture making, developing expertise in wrought iron, cast aluminum and tubular aluminum for both indoor and outdoor pieces. In colder regions, wrought iron, which can be left outdoors all year round, was the material of choice in outdoor furniture designs for the Atomic Age, and vintage Woodard outdoor furniture is widely coveted by collectors today.
While the business started with more traditional styles of furnishings, the company would go on to embrace mid-century modernism. In fact, one of Woodard’s most famous pieces is 1956’s Sculptura chair, variously credited over the years to Russell and/or Joseph. The Sculptura was reportedly the first sculpted chair made without molds. Not unlike Harry Bertoia’s elegant steel-wire Side chair (also a mid-century darling) in its undulating form, the Sculptura chair, which is composed entirely of enameled woven wrought-iron wire, bears similarity to Eero Saarinen’s Womb chair for Knoll and Charles and Ray Eames’s DAX chair. The beloved Woodard chair was added to the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum’s permanent collection in 1994.
While the Woodard business is no longer in family hands, the company continues to produce fine patio furniture today and even reintroduced the Sculptura chair in 2015 as nostalgia for mid-century modernism gained steam again.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Russell Woodard lounge chairs, dining chairs and patio furniture today.
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Item type: Antique and Vintage
Creator: Russell Woodard
Russell Woodard Sculptura Wrought Iron Lounge Chairs, a Pair
By Russell Woodard
Located in Esperance, NY
These Russell Woodard lounge chairs are made out of wrought iron with steel and mesh. Included in the set is a standard lounge chair and a spring chair. The measurements for the chai...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russell Woodard Furniture
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
Vintage Spun Fiberglass Chair with Alpaca Seat Cover
By Russell Woodard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage spun fiberglass chair with Alpaca seat cover. Great for indoor or outdoor use. Lightweight but robust, sturdy design.
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Russell Woodard Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass, Alpaca
Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Sculptura Patio Wrought Iron Bench
By Russell Woodard
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Russell Woodard Patio Sculptura patio bench sofa. It has a wrought iron frame with a low-slung woven mesh steel seat made to withstand all weather conditions. Perfect for outdoor lou...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russell Woodard Furniture
Materials
Steel
Antique Woodard Chantilly Rose Wrought Iron Patio Bouncer Lounge Chair - a Pair
By Russell Woodard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Woodard Chantilly rose wrought iron garden patio bouncer lounge chair, a pair. Item features his and her frames (one chair slightly bigger), classic Chantilly rose pattern, w...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Victorian Russell Woodard Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Midcentury Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Drink Table
By Russell Woodard
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive Mid-Century Modern drinks table designed by Russell Woodard. Constructed from spun fiber glass in an hourglass form and topped with a pa...
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Russell Woodard Furniture
Materials
Glass, Fiberglass
Russell Woodard Set of Three Black Iron Nesting Tables, 1950's
By Russell Woodard
Located in Bainbridge, NY
American Mid Century Modern set of 3 Russell Lee Woodward Stacking Tables. Featuring original Indoor / Outdoor square black enameled wrought iron and exp...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russell Woodard Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron
Mid Century Spun Fiberglass Patio Set by Russell Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in Redding, CT
Mid Century spun fiberglass patio set by Russell Woodard. Fun, atomic age set for that trendy patio.Use in or outdoors. Glass table top that sits recessed above its sculptural base. ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russell Woodard Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
Set of '10' Mid Century Russell Woodard Sculptura Mesh Sculpted Patio Armchairs
By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of (10) mid century Russell Woodard sculptura mesh organically sculpted Patio armchairs. Very Iconic Designed outdoor Patio Chairs. All chairs are original Circa 1960 - they have...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russell Woodard Furniture
Materials
Steel
Woodard Bradford Collection Spring High Back Wrought Iron Patio Chairs, a Pair
By Russell Woodard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Woodard Bradford Collection Coil Spring high back wrought iron Patio garden dining chairs - a pair. Item features tall backs, coil spring base, wrough...
Category
20th Century North American Modern Russell Woodard Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Russel Woodard Polished Aluminum Base Round Smoked Glass Top Dining Cafe Table
By Russell Woodard
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Russel Woodard polished aluminum base round smoked glass top dining cafe table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Modern Spun Fiberglass 9 Pcs Set by Russell Woodard 1960-1969
By Russell Woodard
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid Century Modern 9 piece Spun fiberglass patio set by Russell Woodard. Made from a strong, durable spun fiberglass which can be used either in or outdoors. The set consists of 8 si...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Russell Woodard Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
Completely Restored Woodard Full Size Wrought Iron Couch in Black Powder Coat
By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Ferndale, MI
Wrought iron with steel mesh couch by Woodard. From the sculpture line fresh modernist design. Maybe the best available, finished in gloss black powder coat ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Russel Woodard Spun Fiberglass Oval Racetrack Dining Table 4 Chairs Outdoor Set
By Russell Woodard
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Russel Woodard spun fiberglass oval racetrack glass top dining table 4 chairs outdoor set
Stunning grayish blue and white colors spun fiberglass design frames.
Table measures: 43 x 62...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Furniture
Materials
Glass, Fiberglass
Sculptura Patio Loveseat Sofa by Russell Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, outdoor, patio, powder-coated, steel mesh and wrought iron loveseat sofa by Russell Woodard, Sculptura.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Furniture
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
Russell Woodard Woven Spun Fiberglas MCM Swivel Seat Lounge Arm Dining Chair
By Russell Woodard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Russell Woodard Woven Spun Fiberglas MCM swivel seat lounge arm dining chair. Item features swivel seat, pedestal base, woven fiberglass construction, very ...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
Russell Woodard Woven Spun Fiberglass Tall Fan Back Peacock Diamond Chair
By Russell Woodard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Russell Woodard woven spun fiberglass tall fan back peacock diamond chair. Item features spun woven fiberglass construction, clean modernist line...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
Woodard Wrought Iron Bar Serving Cart
By Russell Woodard
Located in Pasadena, TX
Woodard style wrought iron bar serving cart
2 tier mid-century metal bar cart by Woodard.
Wheels for mobility.
Measures: 48" W × 20" D × 31.25.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Midcentury Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Swivel Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Russell Woodard
Located in Esperance, NY
Midcentury Russell Woodard spun fiberglass swivel lounge chair and ottoman.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russell Woodard Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Woodard Iron Curve Back Outdoor Arm Chairs
By Russell Woodard
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 4 Woodard curve back Mid-Century Modern outdoor dining chairs
Offered is a set of 4 Mid-Century Modern outdoor arm chairs designed by Russell Wo...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Russell Woodard Mid-Century Modern White Mesh Sculptura High Back Lounge Chair
By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard for Woodard mesh Sculptura high back lounge chair. Older white paint, shows some wear, loss to paint. Can be sandblasted, dipped in rust-prohibitor...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russell Woodard Furniture
Materials
Iron
Russell Woodard Black Iron Étagère with Four Water Glass Shelves, 1950s
By Russell Woodard
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Russell Woodard four tier black iron étagère with original water glass shelves, circa 1960. Featuring a rounded top with sturdy black enameled frame...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russell Woodard Furniture
Materials
Iron
Gloss Black Square Woodard Coffee Table with Two Smaller Nesting Tables
By Russell Woodard
Located in Ferndale, MI
Restored in gloss black powder coat large square Woodard cocktail table. Two smaller tables fit underneath or sit on top. Large table measures 28.5 " square at 12" tall . Smaller tab...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Furniture
Materials
Steel, Iron, Wrought Iron
Russel Woodard Spun Fiber Glass Resin Set of 4 Outdoors Bar Stools
By Russell Woodard
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern set of four Russel Woodard bar stools.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
Sculptura Patio Loveseat Sofa by Russell Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, outdoor, patio, powder-coated, steel mesh and wrought iron loveseat sofa by Russell Woodard, Sculptura. Cushions are not available.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Furniture
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
Rare Russell Woodard Green/Cream Spun Fiberglass Table and Chairs, 6 Pieces
By Russell Woodard
Located in Esperance, NY
Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard green/cream spun fiberglass table and chairs - 6 Pieces. Fiberglass has a lacquer type finish. Chairs are on c...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russell Woodard Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
Pair of Woodard Sculptura Canopied Garden Chairs, C1960
By Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous rare pair of sculptura whimsical garden chairs by Russell Woodard. Chairs have been totally restored and are in pristine condition. Seat hgt ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russell Woodard Furniture
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Russel Woodard Fiberglass Table and Chairs, 4 Pieces
By Russell Woodard
Located in Esperance, NY
Mid-Century Modern Russel Woodard fiberglass table and chairs, 4 pieces
Table measures. Height 28.5”, diameter 34.5”. Chairs measure: Height ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russell Woodard Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
Russell Woodard Woven Fiberglass Bar and Two Stools, Restored
By Russell Woodard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Midcentury woven and spun fiberglass bar and stools by Russell Woodard, Restored. Consisting of two-piece bar 51” wide x 25.5”deep 41.5” high, with...
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
Vtg Russell Woodard Sculptura Wrought Iron Mesh Mid Century Garden Patio Bench
By Russell Woodard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Russell Woodard Sculptura wrought iron mesh Mid Century garden patio bench. Item features heavy gauge wrought iron construction, very rare mod...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Russell Woodard Sculptura Wrought Iron Sculptural Garden Patio Dining Arm Chair
By Russell Woodard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Russell Woodard Sculptura wrought iron sculptural garden patio dining arm chair. Item features heavy gauge iron construction, very rare model, very nice vintage item, quality...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Furniture
Materials
Iron
Rare Vintage Russell Woodard Custom Powder-Coated Reclining Rocking Chair
By Russell Woodard
Located in East Hampton, NY
Rare vintage Russell Woodard custom powder-coated chair that leans back in rocker style. This newly powder-coated iron Woodard chair in “Cat ye...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russell Woodard Furniture
Materials
Iron
Set of Four Mid Century Woodard Scroll Armchairs Mesh Seats, circa 1955
By Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Nice set of 4 armchairs with a slight curve to the back. Mesh seats with flowers on the legs. One foot repaired. Signed Woodard, metal tag remains on one cha...
Category
1950s American Art Nouveau Vintage Russell Woodard Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Garden Patio Lounge Chairs Chantilly Rose Sculptura
By Russell Woodard
Located in New York, NY
Pair of wrought iron and metal mesh garden, patio, poolside chairs - Chantilly Rose Sculptura, by Woodard, both chairs are in good, vintage condition, b...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Russell Woodard Deco Style Aluminum Outdoor Patio Chaise Lounge
By Russell Woodard
Located in Chicago, IL
Less common to find. Original Russell Woodard Aluminum Chaise. Very clean. Just needs pillows fabricated for it. I have reference photos for what this looks like. Please email to req...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 8 Russell Woodard Sculptura Armchairs
By Russell Woodard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 8, Mid-Century Modern, wrought iron mesh and steel, low armchairs by Russell Woodard, Sculptura.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Furniture
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Stools, Set of 4
By Russell Woodard
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning and ultra rare Russell Woodard spun fiberglass stools, a set of four matching.
Now, more than ever, home is where the heart is.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russell Woodard Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
Vintage Spun Fiberglass Chair with Alpaca Seat Cover
By Russell Woodard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage spun fiberglass chair with Alpaca seat cover. Great for indoor or outdoor use. Lightweight but robust, sturdy design.
Category
1960s American French Provincial Vintage Russell Woodard Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass, Alpaca
Original Russell Woodard Polished Aluminum Armchairs, Pair
By Russell Woodard, Herbert Saiger
Located in East Hampton, NY
Designed by Herbert Saiger for Woodard & Sons, these polished to a perfect shine armchairs have been restored beautifully.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russell Woodard Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Spun Fiberglass Round Cone Shape Base Outdoor Dining Table Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern tussle woodard outdoor large 44" fiberglass dining table. Base only no glass.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
Pair of Woodard Aluminum Table Bases or Pedistals
By Russell Woodard
Located in Buffalo, NY
Aluminum straped bases will support up to 48" top, designed by Russell Woodard, nice original condition, age appropriate wear, weathered, can easily be cleaned and polished, two heig...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Satin Nickel Lounge Chairs by Russell Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A glamorous pair of satin nickel lounge chairs, design in the 1960s by Russell Woodard. The chairs have been newly replated and the seats recovered in a gray cowhide.
Dimensions: 26...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Russell Woodard Furniture
Materials
Nickel
Russell Woodard Spun Fiber Bar Stool
By Russell Woodard
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Vintage Russell Woodard spun fiber barstool. Only one. In wonderful condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
Large Group of 16 Woodard Aluminum Table Bases
By Russell Woodard
Located in New York, NY
We have table bases available all removed from the famous Catskill resort "Kutshers", now closed. Priced and available individually, however this is a rare opportunity to obtain a...
Category
1960s American Vintage Russell Woodard Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Woodard Mid Century Iron and Glass Etagere
By Russell Woodard
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A hard to find satin white iron etagere or bookcase with pebbled glass shelves and X cross bracing a perfect companion to any Woodard furniture and great for finishing off your three...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Furniture
Materials
Glass
Pair of Polished Aluminum Armchairs by Russell Woodard, circa 1965
By Russell Woodard
Located in North Miami, FL
Professionally polished and lacquer sealed, and newly upholstered in a cream-flecked greige all-weather bouclé, these 1960s aluminum chairs by Ru...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russell Woodard Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Woodard Wrought Iron with Mesh Settee
By Russell Woodard
Located in Ferndale, MI
Woodard wrought iron with mesh settee. Fresh poiwder coat finish . New glides installed on all four legs .
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russell Woodard Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Spun Fiberglass Chair with Alpaca Seat Cover
By Russell Woodard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage spun fiberglass chair with Alpaca seat cover. Great for indoor or outdoor use. Lightweight but robust, sturdy design.
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Russell Woodard Furniture
Materials
Alpaca, Fiberglass
Russell Woodard Sculptura Dining Set
By Russell Woodard
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Nice vintage Russell Woodard Sculptura dining set in a green color. 4 chairs and a table. Good condition with some paint chips and wear from u...
Category
1960s American Vintage Russell Woodard Furniture
Materials
Iron
Russell Woodard White Spun Fiberglass Mid Century Modern Side Tables - a Pair
By Russell Woodard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Russell Woodard White Spun Fiberglass Mid Century Modern Side Tables - a Pair (No tops). Circa Mid 20th Century.
Measurements: 15" H x 20...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
Pair of Woodard Wrought Iron with Steel Mesh Settees Recently Powder Coated
By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Ferndale, MI
Russell Woodard sculptura series pair of settees. Wrought iron frames support thinner wire mesh seat and back rests. Properly restored finished in gloss black powder coat. New foot g...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russell Woodard Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Russell Woodard Round Black Wrought Iron & Mesh Patio Side Table or Drinks Stand
By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in St. Louis, MO
Russell Woodard designed round side or drinks table often see along side his Sculptura line chairs and settees. This table has been blasted, dipped in rust inhibitor and repainted sa...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russell Woodard Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Gloss Black Wrought Iron and Mesh Steel Settee by Russell Lee Woodard Co.
By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Ferndale, MI
A wrought iron and mesh settee by Russell Lee Woodard Co. Properly restored in gloss black powder coat with new foot glides installed.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russell Woodard Furniture
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
Russell Woodard furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Russell Woodard furniture 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 Russell Woodard furniture, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Russell Woodard 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 furniture by Arthur Umanoff, Charles Eames, and Salterini. Prices for Russell Woodard furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $175 and can go as high as $12,495, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,195.
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Questions About Russell Woodard Furniture
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To identify Russell Woodard furniture, look for the Woodard Furniture company name. Some pieces feature paper labels bearing the name "Woodard." Some even have the designer's handwriting on them. Wrought iron furniture pieces often display an embossed name on their frames, while upholstered pieces tend to have metal labels. Shop a selection of expertly vetted Russell Woodard furniture on 1stDibs.
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