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.
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 ...
Wood, Upholstery
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
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
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
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
Vintage Art Deco Vanity Stool by Company of Master Craftsmen W. & J. Sloane
By W. & J. Sloane, Company of Master Craftsmen
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
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
Louis XV Fauteuil in Walnut with Painted Accents, France c. 1760
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Louis XV period Walnut Fauteuil, featuring carved foliate designs on the exposed apron & seat-back, and restrained green painted accents. Dating from the mid-1700s, and French...
Upholstery, Walnut
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
Swivel Lounge Chair Mid Century Modern Model 62 by G Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in London, GB
Once described as 'the worlds most comfortable chair' this reupholstered piece in Italian velvet will surely bring out your inner Bond Villain. Appearing in original black the model ...
Velvet
Custom Made Art Deco Inspired Velvet Dining Height Vanity Stools
By Michaël Verheyden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom made Art Deco inspired velvet stools. These cute little "button" stools were designed in the style of Art Deco stools, with brightly colored velvet fabric and blackened steel ...
Steel
Vintage Serpentine Sofa with Plinth Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our exquisite Vintage Serpentine Sofa with Plinth Base, a timeless addition to any living space. Crafted with utmost attention to d...
Textile, Wood
1950s Sofa with Houndstooth Upholstery
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Highland, IN
This wonderful sofa has a design reminiscent of Edward Wormley's work for Dunbar, and a quality construction to match. The clean lines and subtle details allow the form to be the per...
Upholstery, Wood
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 Italian Walnut Art Deco Stools, circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Art Deco walnut stools with robust angular legs, wide banded apron and square tops. Newly re-upholstered with Maharam cream colored textured cotton fabric. Italy, c...
Fabric, Walnut
$7,996Sale Price / set|20% Off
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
Pair of Vintage Art Deco Style Green Moroccan Upholstered Stools
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of Art Deco Style jade green and gold Moroccan style stools. Pair of modern Contemporary round Moroccan Moorish style stool in lime green fabric upholstery in 1970s style. Art...
Fabric
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
Art Deco Pair Of Austrian Stools
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Elegant pair of veneered stools in fine walnut burl, crafted in Austria during the 1930s and attributable to the Art Deco style. With their clean and harmonious structure, they embod...
Faux Leather, Walnut
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
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