Russell Woodard Seating
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
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 Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of Original Vintage Russell Woodard Sculptura Armchairs
By Russell Woodard
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Original Vintage Russell Woodard Sculptura Armchairs
2 Sets (Pairs) available.
Need repainting. Rust. Also one foot is corroded thro...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Seating
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
20th Century American Russell Woodard Seating
Materials
Aluminum
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 Seating
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
Set of Eight "Sculptura" Patio Armchairs by Russell Woodard
By Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard
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 Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Sculptura Outdoor Wrought Iron Ottoman/Stool
By Russell Woodard
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard sculptura outdoor wrought iron ottoman/stool
Offered is a vintage outdoor ottoman by Russell Woodard 'Sculptura'. It has a wrought-iron frame wi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Seating
Materials
Iron
Set of Four Russell Woodard Sculptura Chairs
By Russell Woodard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kick back and relax with legendary Mid-Century Modern design with this terrific set of Sculptura chairs from Russell Woodard. Great for patio or garden seating.
Please confirm locat...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Seating
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Vintage Woodard Wrought Iron Garden Patio Lounge Chair with Removable Ottoman
By Russell Woodard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Woodard Wrought Iron Garden Patio Lounge Chair with Removable Ottoman. Item features wrought iron frame, removable footrest ottoman, perforated mesh...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of Four Garden, Patio, Poolside Chairs by Woodard
By Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard
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 Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Sculptura Armchairs by Russell Woodard 5 Available
By Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of Russell Woodard Sculptura armchairs either sold individually or as a set. 5 Available in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Recently sprayed white. Sold a...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russell Woodard Seating
Materials
Steel, Iron
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 Seating
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
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 Seating
Materials
Steel, 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 French Provincial Vintage Russell Woodard Seating
Materials
Alpaca, Fiberglass
Set of Four "Sculptura" Patio Dining Armchairs by Lee Woodard
By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
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 Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
White Wrought Iron and Mesh Steel Settee by Russell Lee Woodard Co.
By Russell Woodard
Located in Asheville, NC
'Sculptura' wrought iron set of settees attributed to Russell Woodard. Freshly restored in gloss white. Circa 1950s.
28”H x 54”W x 27”D x 13”H.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Spun Fiberglass Lounge Slipper Chair by Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous spun fiberglass fan back lounge chair by Russell Woodard. Part of a whole set but sold separately. Tables in another listing. Dining tab...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russell Woodard Seating
Materials
Fiberglass, Paint
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 Seating
Materials
Fiberglass, Alpaca
Vintage Woodard Chantilly Rose Wrought Iron Garden Patio Bouncer Lounge Chair
By Russell Woodard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Woodard Chantilly Rose Wrought Iron Garden Patio Bouncer Lounge Chair. Item features spring/bouncer frame, classic Chantilly Ros...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Victorian Russell Woodard Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of '10' Mid Century Russell Woodard Sculptura Mesh Sculpted Patio Armchairs
By Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard
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 Seating
Materials
Steel
Set of 6 Modernist Russell Woodard Sculptura Side Chairs, Outdoor Garden
By Russell Woodard
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set of 6 Modernist Russell Woodard sculptura side chairs, outdoor garden, iron mesh and steel. Retain original dark grey finish, a...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russell Woodard Seating
Materials
Metal, Steel
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 Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
American Mid-Century Modern Sulptura Chair Design by Russell Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in San Diego, CA
Designed in 1956 the solid iron chair part of the sculptura collection, by Russell Woodard we have this chair freshly powder coated beautiful orange-red finish, Sculptura is inspired...
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Seating
Materials
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Seating
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Seating
Materials
Steel, Wrought 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 ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russell Woodard Seating
Materials
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 Seating
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 Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
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 Seating
Materials
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Seating
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 Seating
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
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 Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
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 Seating
Materials
Aluminum
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...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Seating
Materials
Iron
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...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Seating
Materials
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Seating
Materials
Wrought 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 Seating
Materials
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 Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
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 Seating
Materials
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 Seating
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 Seating
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 Seating
Materials
Aluminum
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 Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
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 Seating
Materials
Nickel
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 Seating
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 Seating
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 Seating
Materials
Alpaca, Fiberglass
Pair of Woodard Wrought Iron with Steel Mesh Settees Recently Powder Coated
By Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard
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 Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Gloss Black Wrought Iron and Mesh Steel Settee by Russell Lee Woodard Co.
By Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard
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 Seating
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
Russell Woodard seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Russell Woodard seating 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 seating, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating 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 seating by Arthur Umanoff, Steelcase, and Woodard Furniture Co.. Prices for Russell Woodard seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $350 and can go as high as $10,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,200.
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Questions About Russell Woodard Seating
- 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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