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.
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
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
Vintage Art Deco Vanity Stool by Company of Master Craftsmen W. & J. Sloane
By Company of Master Craftsmen, W. & J. Sloane
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Spectacular Art Deco Vanity Stool by Company of Master Craftsmen. Early 20th Century piece with classic deco detailing. Inlay streamline pe...
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
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 French Louis XV Style Carved Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 34 1/2 in W: 27 1/2 in D: 28 1/2 in SH: 19 1/4 in Introduce timeless French elegance to your interior with this exceptional Pair of Mid-20th Century French Louis XV ...
Upholstery, Wood
French Art-Deco Tripod Stool
By Francis Jourdain
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Fantastic wood stool from France. Made in the 1930s. Lovely classical look. Good vintage condition.
Walnut
Pair of Art Deco Stools, Czechoslovakia, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
This refined pair of Art Deco stools was produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1940s. The stools combine solid beech wood construction with round upholstered seats, resulting in a ba...
Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Beech
Pair of Fine French Art Deco X-Form Stools
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of fine French 1940s X-form stool in cherry wood.
Wood
1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, beech, fabric, Europe, 1950s This elegant armchair shows a sturdy yet graceful framework that highlights its mid-century character. The backrest and armrests are orga...
Fabric, Beech
Sloane Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Preview, 1990
By Vladimir Kagan, Preview
Located in Chicago, IL
Sloane sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Preview, 1990. Original upholstery
Velvet
Art Deco Stool Ottoman, Footstool by Jindrich Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare stool, wood frame with 4 legs, new Sandra Jordan wool fabric upholstery. Designed by Jindrich Halabala in the 1930s in the Czech Republic.
Upholstery, Walnut, Wool
$1,075Sale Price|20% Off
H 18.51 in W 17.72 in D 13.78 in
Walnut Art Deco Modernist Stool by L.O.V. Oosterbeek, 1920s
By L.O.V. Oosterbeek
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Deco Modernist stool. Design by L.O.V. Oosterbeek. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid walnut base and re-upholstered with a multicolored Art Deco fa...
Fabric, Walnut
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
$3,295 / set
H 36 in W 28.75 in D 32 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Walnut and Chrome Tufted Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Walnut and Chrome Tufted Lounge Chair and Ottoman The chair measures: 28.75 wide x 32 deep x 36 high, with a seat height of 15 inches The...
Chrome
$425
H 36 in W 26 in D 24 in
Vintage Heritage French Country Louis XV Style Cane Back Fauteuil Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Heritage French Country Louis XV Style Cane Back Fauteuil Arm Chair. Item fea...
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa, 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
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
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 ...
Upholstery, Wood
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H 36 in W 32 in D 34 in
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
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
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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