Russell Woodard Building and Garden Elements
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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Creator: Russell Woodard
Russell Woodard Circular Black Wire Occasional Tripod Table, 1950's
By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Original Russell Woodard Black Wrought Iron and Wire Mesh Occasional Table.
Featuring a Black Gloss enameled three legged reinforced framework with sturdy circular, wire Mesh surface...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russell Woodard Building and Garden Elements
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Wrought Iron, Wire
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptura Outdoor Loveseat Lounge Chairs by Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous matching pair of sculptura lounge settees by Russell Woodard in old paint. Priced and sold separately, this pair has not been restored yet. Otherwise the metal is in excelle...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russell Woodard Building and Garden Elements
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Steel, Iron
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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russell Woodard Building and Garden Elements
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Steel, Wrought Iron
Set of Four Garden, Patio, Poolside Chairs by Woodard
By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Quintessential mid-century garden, patio, poolside lounge chairs by Russell Woodard. These chairs feature the signature woven mesh metal work seat and backs,...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Building and Garden Elements
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Wrought Iron
Sensational Early Set Russel Woodard Mesh Patio Table 4 Chairs Mid-Century
By Russell Woodard
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Very rare Russell Woodard 1960’s 5 piece outdoor patio dining set. The heavy mid-century modern armchairs each have 2 large Iron ball top finials on top a...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russell Woodard Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
Set of Eight "Sculptura" Patio Armchairs by Russell Woodard
By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight armchairs by Russell Woodard for Woodard Furniture, c.1950s. The armchairs are from Russell Woodard’s “Sculptura” line designed in 1956. Each chair has a molded mesh fra...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russell Woodard Building and Garden Elements
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Wrought Iron
Russell Woodard Aluminum Chaise Lounge
By Russell Woodard
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Russell woodard aluminum chaise lounge. Beautifully upholstered in a vibrant cotton blend fabric. In good vintage overall condition. The uphol...
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20th Century American Russell Woodard Building and Garden Elements
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Aluminum
Pair of Gloss Black Woodard Wrought Iron Frame with Steel Mesh Armchairs
By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of Woodard wrought iron framed chairs with steel wire mesh forming the seat and backrest . Recently disassembled powder coated in gloss black. Ne...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Building and Garden Elements
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Steel, Wrought Iron
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Spun Fiberglass Chaise Lounge by Russell Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Mid Century Modern Sculptural Spun Fiberglass Chaise Lounge by Russell Woodard. 3 positions for back rest. In excellent vint...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russell Woodard Building and Garden Elements
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Fiberglass, Paint
8 Pc Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Spun Fiberglass Dining Set by Russell Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous 8pc indoor outdoor dining set of spun fiberglass by Russell Woodard. Set includes table with a glass top, not pictured, glass is per...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russell Woodard Building and Garden Elements
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Fiberglass, Paint
Set of 5 Round Patio Garden Table Dining Set
By Russell Woodard
Located in Sheffield, MA
Newly painted 40" round Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard style wrought iron or cast iron base dining table with center hole for umbrella and four matching armchair. The set of gard...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Building and Garden Elements
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Wrought Iron
Mid Century Modern Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Lounge Chair With Ottoman
By Russell Woodard
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional mid Century Modern spun fiberglass lounge chair with ottoman. Features a peach finish with a stunning interwoven design.
Otto...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russell Woodard Building and Garden Elements
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Fiberglass
Mid-Century Modern Patio Armchairs By Russell Woodard, Sculptura
By Russell Woodard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four, iconic, Mid-Century Modern, wrought iron mesh and steel, outdoor/patio, armchairs by Russell Woodard, Sculptura.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Building and Garden Elements
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Steel, Wrought Iron
Set of 5 Piece Round Patio Garden Dining Table and 4 Arm Chairs
By Russell Woodard
Located in Sheffield, MA
Newly painted 40" round Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard style wrought or cast iron base dining table with center hole for umbrella and four ...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Building and Garden Elements
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Wrought Iron
Mid Century Modern Round Foldup Mesh Top Table by Russell Woodard C1960
By Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and it folds up also. 42 inch mesh top with an umbrella holder hole in the top. Will accommodate 4-6 people. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Folds up easil...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russell Woodard Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cut Steel, Iron
Satin Black Russell Woodard Sculptura Mesh Dining Arm Side Chairs, Restored
By Russell Woodard
Located in St. Louis, MO
Satin black Woodard sculpture mesh dining chairs with arms, restored condition. Each chair has been sand blasted, dipped in rust inhibitor primer an...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russell Woodard Building and Garden Elements
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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. ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russell Woodard Building and Garden Elements
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Fiberglass
Set of Four "Sculptura" Patio Dining Armchairs by Lee Woodard
By Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four dining armchairs by Lee Woodard for Woodard Furniture, c.1950s, USA. The armchairs are from Woodard’s “Sculptura” line designe...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russell Woodard Building and Garden Elements
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Wrought Iron
Mid Century Modern Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Chaise Lounge Chair
By Russell Woodard
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional Russell Woodard spun fiberglass lounge chaise. Exceptional woven pattern provides a sturdy structure.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russell Woodard Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Vintage Russell Woodard Polished Aluminum Side Table w/ Glass Top
By Russell Woodard
Located in East Hampton, NY
Aluminum strap base designed by Russell Woodard, clean original condition which is still polished nicely and has original beveled glass top. Normal appropriate wear.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russell Woodard Building and Garden Elements
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Aluminum
Set of Eight Red Mid Century Woodard Metal Dining Chairs
By Russell Woodard
Located in Stamford, CT
Spectacular and timeless Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard wrought iron dining chairs in original red paint. Mesh seat, woven mesh back, ball finials.
Substantial and comfortable c...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russell Woodard Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Iron
Midcentury Woodard Spun Fiberglass Lounge Chair/Ottoman
By Russell Woodard
Located in Miami, FL
Midcentury Woodard Spun fiberglass lounge chair/ottoman
Offered for sale is a vintage Mid-century Modern Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Lo...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Building and Garden Elements
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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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russell Woodard Building and Garden Elements
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Metal, Iron
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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russell Woodard Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russell Woodard Building and Garden Elements
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Steel
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.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Building and Garden Elements
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Steel, Wrought 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 ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russell Woodard Building and Garden Elements
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Fiberglass
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...
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Mid-20th Century North American Russell Woodard Building and Garden Elements
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Building and Garden Elements
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Wrought 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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russell Woodard Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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 ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russell Woodard Building and Garden Elements
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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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russell Woodard Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
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.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
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.
...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Building and Garden Elements
Materials
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...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russell Woodard Building and Garden Elements
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...
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Building and Garden Elements
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Fiberglass
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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Building and Garden Elements
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Steel, Iron, Wrought 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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought 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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russell Woodard Building and Garden Elements
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...
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1950s American Art Nouveau Vintage Russell Woodard Building and Garden Elements
Materials
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.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russell Woodard Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
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.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
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.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russell Woodard Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
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...
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1960s American Vintage Russell Woodard Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
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...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Building and Garden Elements
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Aluminum
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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russell Woodard Building and Garden Elements
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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 .
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russell Woodard Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russell Woodard Building and Garden Elements
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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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russell Woodard Building and Garden Elements
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Wrought Iron
Russell Woodard building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.
Russell Woodard building and garden elements are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original building and garden elements by Russell Woodard were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider building and garden elements by Woodard Furniture Co., Salterini, and John Salterini. Prices for Russell Woodard building and garden elements can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,150 and can go as high as $3,750, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,545.
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Questions About Russell Woodard Building and Garden Elements
- 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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