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
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
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
$4,851Sale Price|50% Off
H 31.5 in W 81 in D 30 in
Paul McCobb for Directional Off-White Velvet Sofa, 1950s
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Miami, FL
Reupholstered Mid-Century Modern model 1307 light cream velvet sofa by Paul McCobb for Directional. The couch has been recovered in a gorgeous neutra...
Velvet, Mahogany
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
Sloane Sectional Sofa by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Atlanta, GA
Established in 2008, the Vladimir Kagan Couture collection features a selection of the Classic Kagan designs from 1950s to his new designs from 21st century. One of the new designs on offer here is the New Moon sofa...
Fabric, Foam, Wood
$19,995 / set
H 36 in W 34 in D 38 in
Classic Pair of French Louis XV Style Leather Bergères with Ottomans
Located in Dallas, TX
Sink into elegant comfort. The generously proportioned bergères with conforming ottomans with delightful hand carved detailing. With their comfortable seating, elegantly curved Silho...
Leather, Wood
French Art Deco Black Iron X-Stool
By Maison Jansen
Located in CA, CA
Elegant French 1930s metal x-stool with nickel accents.
Metal
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
$4,900 / set
H 43 in W 32.5 in D 27 in
Pair of Rose Tarlow Melrose House Louis XV Style Walnut Fauteuil Arm Chairs
By Rose Tarlow
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Rose Tarlow Melrose House Louis XV Style Walnut Fauteuil Arm Chairs
Walnut
$15,500
H 27 in W 32.25 in D 32 in
Milo Baughman, Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Leather, Steel, USA, 1972
By Milo Baughman
Located in High Point, NC
An early-production bronze-plated steel and cream-white leather lounge chair with ottoman, designed by Milo Baughman and produced by Thayer Coggin, USA, c. 1972. Provenance: From th...
Steel
$1,050Sale 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
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
Pair of French Louis XV style Bergere Chairs, C. 1940
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The wood frames are carved with the top rails decorated with floral crests with painted gilt details, all over fluffy cushions and seat rails supported by the cabriole legs. Ready to...
Fabric, Wood
Art Deco Carved Walnut Vanity Stool Circa 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Art Deco style vanity bench or stool USA, Circa 1920s Carved walnut, with upholstered seat. Measures: 22"W x 17.5"D x 24"H. Seat height: 18". Good original vin...
Upholstery, Walnut
$28,000 / set
H 61 in W 24 in D 22 in
Art Deco Illuminated Vanity Together Mirror with Stool Paramount Theater Boston
Located in Westport, CT
Art Deco acid etched Illuminated Vanity with aluminum trim attached to Vanity with illuminated bottom column, original aluminum stool. From the women’s powder room Paramount Theater...
Aluminum
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
Art Deco Boat Stool, 1930s
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Art Deco Boat Stools, wood and brass, Italy, 1930s This rare Art Deco stool, dating from the 1930s, features a striking combination of sculptural elegance and nautical functionality...
Brass
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
Sold
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
Sold
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
Sold
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
Sold
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
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Armchairs
By Milo Baughman, W. & J. Sloane
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of excellent side chairs in the style of Milo Baughman. With thick chrome frame, tufted seat and back and cushioning on the arm rests. Sold by upscale furniture retailer W&J Slo...