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.
Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Beige "Peacock" Cafe Set for Four, 1950s
By Russell Woodard
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Russell Woodard Tan toned Geometric Spun Fiberglass Cafe Set of 4. Featuring sturdy, balanced, woven Light Khaki Spun Fiberglass frameworks, hourglass bases, ergonomic arched fan b...
Fiberglass, Glass
$700Sale Price / set|28% Off
Set Russell Woodard Wrought Iron Nesting Stacking Side Tables Mid-Century Modern
By Russell Woodard
Located in Wayne, NJ
Vintage Russell woodard stackable wrought iron table set of 3. The large measures 16.38" high, 19.63" deep and 19.63" wide. The medium measures 15.13" high, 16" wide, 16" deep. The s...
Wrought Iron
$920Sale Price|20% Off
Russell Woodard Wrought Iron Bar Tea Serving Cart Mid Century Modern
By Russell Woodard
Located in Wayne, NJ
Vintage Russell Woodard Sculptura wrought iron Bar Tea Service Cart . If you are in the New Jersey, New York City Metro Area, please contact us with your delivery zipcode, as we may...
Wrought Iron
$2,900 / item
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...
Wrought Iron
Russell Woodard Round Black Wrought Iron & Mesh Patio Coffee of Side Table
By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in St. Louis, MO
Russell Woodard designed round coffee or side often seen along side his Sculptura line chairs and settees. I have multiples, so actual table shipped may vary.
Wrought Iron
$900Sale Price|51% Off
Russell Woodard Sculptura Wrought Iron Round Dining Room Table Mid Century
By Russell Woodard
Located in Wayne, NJ
Russell Woodard Sculptura Wrought Iron Round Dining Table Mid Century Modern If you are in the New Jersey, New York City Metro Area,...
Wrought Iron
Vintage Russell Woodard Orleans Wrought Iron Pedestal Base Patio Dining Table
By Russell Woodard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Russell Woodard Orleans Pattern Wrought Iron Pedestal Base Glass Top Patio Di...
Wrought Iron
Vintage Russell Woodard Mid Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Patio Dining Set 5 Pc
By Russell Woodard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Russell Woodard Mid Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Patio Dining Set - 5 Pc Set. Set includes a round pedestal base dining table (does not include glass top), (4) pedestal base dining chairs...
Fiberglass
Rare 1950s Woodard Wrought Iron & Mesh Dining Patio Table 4 Chairs Ball Finials
By Salterini, Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in St. Louis, MO
Classic and Rare 1950s mid century Palm Beach Style, outdoor wrought iron & mesh patio / garden set with four dining chairs and round table by Woodard Furniture Co. From the Carolina Forge...
Aluminum, 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.
Aluminum
Restored 1960s Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Outdoor Dining Set
By Russell Woodard
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This five-piece set of spun fiberglass patio furniture by Russell Woodard has been lovingly restored and exudes both sculptural elegance and durable charm. The pieces have been fresh...
Fabric, Fiberglass
Vintage Regency Coastal Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Bar Cart
By Russell Woodard
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A classic vintage bar cart designed by Russell Woodard, featuring the iconic spun fiberglass lattice construction that made Woodard furniture so recognizable in mid-century American ...
Glass, Fiberglass
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...
Glass, Fiberglass
C. 1980s Russell Woodard Sculptura 53 Inch Wrought-Iron Round Dining Table Black
By Russell Woodard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Sculptura Outdoor Dining Table, initially designed by Russell Woodard for Lee L. Woodard and Sons in 1956. This example dates to the 1980s and was produced in the United St...
Iron, Wrought Iron
C. 1980s Russell Woodard Sculptura 47 Inch Wrought-Iron Round Dining Table Black
By Russell Woodard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Sculptura Outdoor Dining Table, initially designed by Russell Woodard for Lee L. Woodard and Sons in 1956. This example dates to the 1980s and was produced in the United St...
Iron, Wrought Iron
$1,250 / item
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...
Aluminum
Russell Woodard 30" Round Black Wrought Iron & Mesh Patio Coffee of Side Table
By Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard
Located in St. Louis, MO
Russell Woodard designed round coffee or side often see along side his Sculptura line chairs and settees. Shown in original matte black paint is sold, is now sold . I have one in gre...
Wrought Iron
$600Sale Price|57% Off
Large Woodard Faux Slate Top Dining Table on Wrought Iron Base Warehouse Special
By Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard
Located in Ferndale, MI
Two great things about this table the large top and correct dining height of 29". So many Woodard tables are game table height. Fiberglass hexagon top is patterned as faux slate does show wear. The base does retain original Woodard...
Steel
Russel Woodard Spun Fiberglass Glass Top 44" Round Outdoor Coffee Table MINT
By Russell Woodard
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Russel Woodard Spun Fiberglass Oval Outdoor Loveseat Mid Century Modern MINT
Glass, Fiberglass
Set 3 Spun Fiberglass Molded Stone Textured 21" Round Top End Side Table Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set 3 Spun Fiberglass Molded Stone Textured 21" Round Top End Side Table Woodard MINT!
Fiberglass
$3,500 / set
Russell Woodard Pinecrest Patio Dining Set
By Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Outdoor dining set by Russell Woodard for Woodard Furniture, c.1950s. The Pinecrest set features four wrought iron side chairs and oval table with glass top. The underside of the tab...
Wrought Iron
C. 1980s Woodard Briarwood Garden Patio Wrought-Iron 36 Inch Round Dining Table
By Russell Woodard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Briarwood Bistro Umbrella Table, initially designed by Russell Woodard for Lee L. Woodard and Sons in the late 1950s. The Briarwood collection is one of Woodard's most popu...
Iron, Wrought Iron
Mid Century Industrial Bar Cart attributed to Salterini for Woodard
By John Salterini, Russell Woodard
Located in Redding, CT
John Salterini for Woodard three tier black wrought iron bar cart. Classic mid century Industrial design. Perfect for that New York Loft. We love the underlying bus yellow with the b...
Iron
Spun Fiberglass 5 Pieces Round Dining Table 4 Chair Russel Woodard Outdoor Set
By Russell Woodard
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Spun Fiberglass 5 Pieces Round Dining Table 4 Chair Russel Woodard Outdoor Set MINT! Table measures: 48 diameter by 29H
Upholstery, Fiberglass
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...
Glass, Fiberglass
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...
Cut Steel, Iron
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.
Fiberglass
Vintage Russell Woodard Polished Aluminum Side Table w/ Glass Top
By Russell Woodard
Located in North Miami, FL
Aluminum strap base designed by Russell Woodard, clean original condition which is still polished nicely and has original beveled glass top. Normal appropriate wear.
Aluminum
$1,995 / set
H 28 in W 26.25 in D 24 in
Mid Century Modern Sculptura Set of 4 Armchairs by Russell Woodard C1960
By Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and iconic set of 4 Sculptura armchairs designed by Russell Woodard in black. Very comfortable and of course very pleasing to the eye. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear, paint needs a touch up on the 4. We will do that upon the sale if requested. Priced and sold as a set of 4. Other sets with different ass mounts of chairs are available from the Dennis Gargiulo Gallery...
Metal, Iron, Wire
$8,800 / set
H 29 in Dm 36 in
John Risley Sculptural Patio Set with Two Lady Chairs and Wire Tulip Table 1960s
By John Risley
Located in Dallas, TX
Two solid steel lady chairs by mid-century sculptor John Risley (1919-2002). Handmade in his studio in Middletown, Ct circa 1960. Freshly powder-coated in a Calder red...
Steel
$1,395 / set
H 29.25 in W 43.5 in D 43.5 in
Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Mid-Century Modern Patio Dining Set - 5 Pc Set
By Russell Woodard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Russell Woodard White Spun Fiberglass Mid-Century Modern Patio Dining Set - 5 Pc Set. Item features a round pedestal base dining table (does not include glass top), (4) pedestal base dining chairs...
Fiberglass
Wrought Iron Mid Century Garden Patio Set Five Pieces
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Five-piece wrought iron dining / patio set. One glass-topped table and four chairs. Painted green. Table measures: 42.5 in across.- 29-3/8 in high. - 29- 11/16 in high. With glass t...
Wrought Iron
Wrought Iron and Metal Mesh Garden Patio Sculptura Dining Table by Woodard
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional wrought iron and metal mesh dining table from the Sculptura series, by The Woodard Furniture Company, with custom made glass ...
Wrought Iron
$795 / set
H 29.5 in W 32 in D 48 in
5 Pc. Wrought Iron and Glass Garden Patio Dining Set by Meadowcraft
By Woodard Furniture Co., Meadowcraft
Located in New York, NY
Chic garden, patio, dinette set consisting of a dining table , and four side chairs. The table has a tempered glass top, the chairs have their original upholstered pad seats, metal e...
Wrought Iron
Wrought Iron Side or Garden Table After Woodard
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Garden, patio, poolside or sunroom side table having arched legs and top support, and a metal mesh top. Probably by Woodard, unsigned. The table is structurally sound and sturdy, the...
Wrought Iron
$495 / set
H 20.5 in W 14.5 in D 10 in
Unusual Wrought Iron Nesting Tables Mid Century American in the French Style
By Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Unusual set of three wrought iron and glass nesting tables, having curlicue scroll legs, wrought iron frames with glass tops. The three graduated tables nest into the larger table. We believe these are American made Mid 20th C. The tables are currently in later black paint finish, clean ready to use condition. Please view our extensive collection of garden, patio, sunroom, and poolside furniture...
Wrought Iron
Russell Woodard Wrought Iron Patio Lounge Chair & Footrest
By John Salterini, Russell Woodard
Located in Bensalem, PA
Mid century wrought iron sofa by Russell Woodard features 3 sections, each with 2 seat cushions and upholstered backs. I also have match...
Metal, Wrought Iron
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Round Bronze Patio Coffee Table
By Brown Jordan, Walter Lamb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Patio coffee table in patinated bronze designed by Walter Lamb and produced by Brown Jordan. The frame is described by two concentric rings of bronze with radial supports and a circu...
Bronze
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.13 in Dm 36 in
1950s Danny Ho Fong Cafe Set Rare Southern California Design Vintage Modern
By Danny Ho Fong
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Super cabin-modern and hard to find California design outdoor patio set. The wicker on all pieces is still in very good condition! All these pieces were procured together, and are in original unrestored condition. The upholstery on the 4 stools okay, two stools each have a puncture each to the tops, and one a hole/nick to the edge. It is recommended you recover the stools to match your situation/uses...
Iron
Mid-Century Round Dining Table by Russell Woodard, 1960s
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century (1960s) black enameled iron outdoor round dining table with a perforated top (by RUSSELL WOODARD) Condition: Good; Wear consistent with age and use
Wood
$1,400
H 29.52 in W 31.5 in D 59 in
New Garden, Patio or Dining Table in Wrought Iron. Indoor & Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
New garden, patio or dining table in wrought iron. You can choose this pattern in round or rectangular table and then, choose the top (glass, mosaic, marble, ceramic...) and color...
Wrought Iron
Wrought Iron and Glass Garden Patio Poolside Cafe Dining Center Table
By Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Fun playful wrought iron and glass cafe, dining, center table circa 1970's. The table features a hand wrought base of solid stock with a thick plate glass top, it is in very good, or...
Wrought Iron
1960s Russell Woodard Four Chairs & Round Table of Spun Fiberglass
By Russell Woodard
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern, 1960s spun fiberglass Russell Woodard table & 4 chairs. Table: 42 diameter 29 high.
Fiberglass
Sold
H 29 in Dm 30.25 in
Russell Woodard Round Lt. Blue Wrought Iron & Mesh Cafe or Ice Cream Patio Table
By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in St. Louis, MO
Russell Woodard designed round cafe or ice cream table often seen along side his Sculptura line dining chairs. Shown in vintage Robin's Egg Blue paint,...
Wrought Iron
Restored Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Vintage Outdoor Side Tables
By Russell Woodard
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Pair of restored vintage outdoor side tables by Russell Woodard. The spun fiberglass end tables withstand sun and rain with their lightweight but durable construction. These side tab...
Fiberglass
Sold
H 26 in W 15 in D 15 in
Mid Century Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Plant Stand Boho Chic MCM 26"
By Russell Woodard
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid Century Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Plant Stand . Dimensions: 15" d x 26", fits 10" pot
Fiberglass
Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Side Table by Russell Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition, Glass Shows Wear From Age & Use
Aluminum
Russell Woodard Round Black Wrought Iron & Mesh Patio Umbrella Dining Table
By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage Russell Woodard designed round black mesh dining table with umbrella mount, seen with his Sculptura line chairs. Nice original paint or possibly older repaint. Some rust. See...
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 29 in W 44 in D 44 in
MId-Century Modern Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Outdoor Dining Set C. 1970s
By Russell Woodard
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage MId-Century Modern Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Outdoor Dining Set Circa 1970s This set includes four Spun Fiberglass dining chairs with the original removable cushions a...
Upholstery, Glass, Fiberglass
Sold
H 28 in W 50 in D 31 in
Mid Century Modern Dinette Dining Table with Four Chairs in Iron and Wood
By Russell Woodard
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid Century modern Woodard Allegro dining set. Dimension of the Chairs: 20x21x32"H
Iron
Sold
H 15 in W 20 in D 20 in
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...
Fiberglass
Vintage Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Bar Cart
By Russell Woodard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage MCM outdoor bar cart. Made from spun fiberglass with inset glass shelves. A terrific material for outdoors, but chic enough to b...
Glass, Fiberglass
Vintage Russell Woodard Black Iron Rolling Bar Cart Removable Tray
By Russell Woodard
Located in West Hartford, CT
Vintage black iron rolling serving bar cart by Russell Woodard with removable tray.
Iron
Woodard Briarwood Daisy Wrought Iron Round Coffee Table
By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
This is the classic vintage Woodard Briarwood Daisy wrought iron round coffee table with a new custom cut quarter inch thick glass top. The table is...
Wrought Iron
Woodard Chantilly Rose Wrought Iron Dining Table
By Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard
Located in Stamford, CT
This is the classic vintage Woodard Chantilly Rose wrought iron round dining table with a new custom cut quarter inch thick round g...
Wrought Iron
Woodard Chantilly Rose White Wrought Iron Tea or Bar Cart, 1950s USA
By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
This is a Classic Woodard Chantilly Rose wrought iron tea cart or bar cart, well made and fine quality. Wood, a great American company, furnished th...
Wrought Iron
Woodard Chantilly Rose Wrought Iron Coffee Table
By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
This is the classic vintage Woodard Chantilly Rose wrought iron large - 47.5" round coffee table with a new custom cut quarter inch...
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 17 in Dm 35.5 in
Rare 1950s Mid Century Woodard Wrought Iron & Mesh Glass Top Round Coffee Table
By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co., Salterini
Located in St. Louis, MO
Classic and Rare 1950s midcentury Palm Beach Style outdoor wrought iron and mesh patio / garden round glass top coffee table by Woodard Furniture Co. Part of a original set I'm offer...
Wrought Iron