For 140 years, W. & J. Sloane was the furniture manufacturer of choice for the American elite. The company’s clientele included John D. Rockefeller and the White House. Vintage W. & J. Sloane lounge chairs, sofas and club chairs luxuriously combine the best of mid-century modern with the opulence of Louis XV style.
Scottish immigrant William Sloane founded the company in New York in 1843. Sloane was from the town of Kilmarnock, which was famous for its fine furniture and carpets. His younger brother, John, joined the company in 1852 and the name was changed to W. & J. Sloane to represent both siblings. Sloane’s son, Douglas, joined soon after.
W. & J. Sloane rose to prominence by importing beautiful Persian carpets to the United States. It was the first company to do so. This garnered the attention of wealthy New York families, including the Whitneys and Vanderbilts. In the late 1800s, W. & J. Sloane began producing its own furniture. It added an antiques department and opened a decorating and upholstery department.
Over the first half of the 20th century, W. & J. Sloane continued to decorate for prominent families while also working on Hollywood movie sets and automobile interiors. The company established a branch in San Francisco and acquired the upscale California Furniture Company. During World War II, the company received contracts for the interior design of United States Navy Liberty ships.
Chef Julia Child worked at the company in 1935, and during the early 1950s, the firm employed Arthur Elrod, an immensely influential decorator who played an integral role in defining mid-century modernist interiors in Palm Springs. By the mid-1950s, ownership of the company was no longer in the hands of the Sloane family.
In 1983, W. & J. Sloane shuttered its downtown Washington store, which was followed by the closure of its flagship New York store in 1984.
On 1stDibs, find vintage W. & J. Sloane seating, case pieces and more.
Vtg W&J Sloane Black Mid Century Modern Selig Overman Style Swivel Lounge Chair
By W. & J. Sloane
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage W&J Sloane Black Vinyl Mid Century Modern Selig Overman Style Swivel Lounge Chair. Circa 1960s. Measurements: 36" H x 32" W x 34" D x 16" Seat height x 19" Arm height.
Metal
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
W & J Sloane Mid Century French Walnut Louis XV Fauteuil Arm Chair Downfill Seat
By W. & J. Sloane
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite French Fauteuil chair by W & J Sloane Inc. Made from naturally distressed walnut with foliate carvings, padded scrolled arms, and ca...
Fabric, Walnut
Sofa for W & J Sloane, 1950s
By W. & J. Sloane
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A stately and beautifully proportioned sofa, having a tufted and sectioned back with wide and comfortable flattened arms. The cushions are down filled and the fully upholstered sofa ...
Upholstery
Mid Century W&J Sloane Plinth Base Tuxedo Sofa
By W. & J. Sloane
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Impressive W&J Sloane tuxedo sofa. Large 4 seat sofa with wood base detail. Fantastic period upholstery. Bolsters and arm rest covers complete the ...
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century American Modern Lounge Chair by W & J Sloane
By W. & J. Sloane
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This luxurious W & J Sloane lounge chair features good clean Mid-Century Modern lines with robust and inviting seating. In addition to being reupholstered in ...
Brass
Pair of Vintage French Louis XV Style Wingback Bergere Armchairs, W & J Sloane
By W. & J. Sloane
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of vintage French Louis XV style wingback bergere armchairs, W & J Sloane. These chairs were made in Italy, and originally sold by W & J Sloane Inc. Items feature solid wood fra...
Fabric, Walnut
Unusual Milo Baughman Style Tufted Cube Lounge Chair with Matching Ottoman
By W. & J. Sloane
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual W & J Sloane tufted cube lounge chair with matching ottoman. We love the thick chunky walnut legs-very interesting for sure! W. & J. Sloane furniture store in NYC set the nat...
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of 18th Century French Louis XV Arm Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of 18th-century French Louis XV armchairs exemplifies the graceful elegance and craftsmanship of the Louis XV period. Crafted from walnut, the frames feature beautifully ha...
Upholstery, Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa, 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Hamburg, PA
A classic Bracket Back Sofa #5497 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Edward Wormley always saw furniture as expressions of personality and as a paired-down concept for detail of architect...
Upholstery, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Sofa on Chrome Plinth Base, 1970
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
Adrian Pearsall Sofa on Chrome Plinth Base, 1970. Original upholstery and new chrome plinth base. Measures 25.5” tall 91.5” long 35” deep.
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Experience the timeless elegance of mid-century modern design with these expertly crafted walnut lounge chairs, made in the United States during the 1950s. Characterized by their dis...
Mohair, Walnut
1950s Italian 2-Seater Sofa , Restored
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered in Velvet fabric - Sturdy and stable
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet
19th Century French Louis XV Bergère Armchair
Located in Munich, DE
19th century French Louis XV Bergère armchairs in their original patina still very comfortable, perfect for deco or your next project...
Wood
Funky Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique vintage modern lounge chair features angled sides and splayed lets. Sleek design with a thick padded seat upholstered in plush beige fabric. This stylish and comfortable ...
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of French Louis XV Style Walnut Bergeres with Linen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exquisite near pair of late 19th/early 20th century French bergères having newly upholstered seats in a geometric pattern light gray linen fabric. The chairs are nearly identical wit...
Fabric, Walnut
$9,995 / set
H 29 in W 31 in D 35 in
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Swivel Barrel Lounge Chairs by Preview
By Preview
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent Palm Beach Estate fine furniture acquisitions of a Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern black leather swivel barrel lounge chairs by Preview Spectacularly designed chairs with a style that will never go out of fashion and made of very high-grade leather which will last many lifetimes. They swivel from side to side and will return to their original start position automatically. Preview Furniture Company...
Leather
Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Brass Base Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman style mid century brass base sofa. The sofa measures: 83 wide x 33 deep x 29.5 high, with a seat height of 16 and ar...
Brass
Cocktail Sofa from 1950s
Located in Neuss, NW
Charming cocktail sofa from the 1950s. The original spring core has been reupholstered and covered with a high-quality teddy fabric in off white. The legs are made of solid wood. Qu...
Textile
Vintage Danish Sofa, 1950s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Sofa, 1950s. Organically shaped Mid-Century Modern sofa made by Danish master carpenter in Denmark in the 1940s or 1950s. Striped ...
Wool, Oak
W. & J. Sloane Orange Jacquard Mahogany Wingback Chair
By W. & J. Sloane
Located in West Chester, PA
Vintage high end wingback chair from W. and J. Sloane Inc. Fifth Avenue New York, N.Y. with the original orange jacquard upholstery and solid mahogany legs with stretchers. Spring do...
Upholstery, Wood
Fine Louis XVI Style Sofa in Powder Blue from W&J Sloane, New York
By W. & J. Sloane
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Originally purchased from W. & J. Sloane on Fifth Avenue, New York City. A Dramatic and Theatrical French Style Sofa with a Creme and Celadon Blue Painted Frame having a Carved Flora...
Fabric, Hardwood
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H 38 in W 27 in D 29 in
Vintage W&J Sloane Mahogany Frame Edwardian Style Library Arm Chairs - a Pair
By W. & J. Sloane
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage W&J Sloane Mahogany Frame Edwardian Style Library Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item features a solid wood frames, beautiful wood grain, original label, quality American craftsmanship...
Fabric, Mahogany
W. & J. Sloane New York Striped Velvet Traditional Sofa
By W. & J. Sloane
Located in New Windsor, NY
Three seater velvet upholstered sofa retail at W. & J. Sloane of New York. Comfortable, clean and room ready traditional sofa. Original velvet upho...
Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Wood
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H 29 in W 47 in D 34 in
W&J Sloane Upholstered "Cloud" Channel Back Wide Frame Slipper Club Chairs, Pair
By W. & J. Sloane
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of W&J Sloane upholstered "Cloud" channel back wide frame slipper club lounge chairs. Listing includes unique wide frames, channel back and rear, wooden feet, great "cloud" form...
Fabric, Wood
Paint Decorated French Louis XV Cane Settee Window Bench by W&J Sloane
By W. & J. Sloane
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
W&J Sloane Louis XV style settee with a distressed painted finish and a caned back.
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
French Louis XV Provincial Style Sofa with Serpentine Carved Back
By W. & J. Sloane
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Early 20th century French Louis XV Provincial style sofa with serpentine carved back originally sold by W & J Sloane. Made in Italy. Item features serpentine carved rails, pink strip...
Fabric, Walnut
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H 25 in W 90 in D 34 in
Mid-Century Modern W J Sloane Spring Floral Poppy Iris & Daffodil Sofa Sectional
By W. & J. Sloane
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern W J Sloane Spring Floral Poppy Iris & Daffodil Sofa Sectional W. & J. Sloane, New York Poppy, Iris and Daffodil Sofa Sectional c. 1960; with tags. Larger secti...
Linen, Silk
Mid-Century Modern Sloane NY Jack Lenor Larsen Long Sofa
By Jack Lenor Larsen, W. & J. Sloane
Located in West Hartford, CT
1970s Sloane NY sofa with original Jack Lenor Larsen velvet upholstery in excellent original condition. Quite extraordinary.
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 46.5 in W 35 in D 26 in
Handsome Pair of Georgian Style Wingback Chairs W & J Sloane, Midcentury
By W. & J. Sloane
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome pair of W & J Sloane Georgian style wingback chairs with great looking walnut carved legs. These chairs will need to be re-upholstered but that's wha...
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of W & J Sloane Tub Chairs on Coasters
By W. & J. Sloane
Located in New York, NY
Pair of upholstered lounge tub chairs by W & J Sloane. The chairs has ball form coasters on the front legs, the rear legs rest flat on the floor. The chairs w...
Upholstery
W.J. Sloane Mid-Century Scoop Back Chairs
By W. & J. Sloane
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Chic pair of W.J. Sloane Mid-Century scoop back chairs featuring an animal print style pattern in a turquoise metallic and gold fabric. These chairs ...
Wood