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W.&J. Sloane Seating

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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.

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Creator: W. & J. Sloane
Mid Century W&J Sloane Plinth Base Tuxedo Sofa
Mid Century W&J Sloane Plinth Base Tuxedo Sofa

Mid Century W&J Sloane Plinth Base Tuxedo Sofa

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Vtg W&J Sloane Black Mid Century Modern Selig Overman Style Swivel Lounge Chair
Vtg W&J Sloane Black Mid Century Modern Selig Overman Style Swivel Lounge Chair

Vtg W&J Sloane Black Mid Century Modern Selig Overman Style Swivel Lounge Chair

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Located in Philadelphia, PA

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage W.&J. Sloane Seating

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Sofa for W & J Sloane, 1950s
Sofa for W & J Sloane, 1950s

Sofa for W & J Sloane, 1950s

By W. & J. Sloane

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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 ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage W.&J. Sloane Seating

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Pair of Vintage French Louis XV Style Wingback Bergere Armchairs, W & J Sloane
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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...

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Mid-Century American Modern Lounge Chair by W & J Sloane
Mid-Century American Modern Lounge Chair by W & J Sloane

Mid-Century American Modern Lounge Chair by W & J Sloane

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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 ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage W.&J. Sloane Seating

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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...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage W.&J. Sloane Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

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W. & J. Sloane seating for sale on 1stDibs.

W. & J. Sloane seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of W. & J. Sloane seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by W. & J. Sloane were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Jerry Johnson, Founders Furniture Company, and Heritage Furniture. Prices for W. & J. Sloane seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,033 and can go as high as $9,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,650.