Warren McArthur Console Tables

American, 1885-1961

Few 20th-century designers had influential furniture that regularly flew at 30,000 feet, but Warren McArthur did. His work on seating for military aircraft came near the end of his career, following decades of Machine Age furniture shaped from tubular forms and made of steel, chrome and aluminum.

Warren McArthur Jr. graduated with an engineering degree from Cornell University in 1908. After moving to Los Angeles in 1929, he founded the Warren McArthur Corporation a year later. His initial output of sleek, metal designs were popular in offices and hotels.

At the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair, Americans witnessed a new “Streamlined America” campaign, which included everyday furniture made from metal, opening the door for McArthur and other Machine Age designers to a residential audience. With this increase in demand for metal furniture, the Warren McArthur Corporation relocated to Rome, New York, and sold their aluminum furnishings out of a showroom on Park Avenue in New York City.

Actors Marlene Dietrich, Fredric March and Clark Gable were among his A-list clientele. McArthur also produced furniture for the dining cars on the Union Pacific Railroad and the Chrysler Headquarters. His designs were featured in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s 1934 exhibition “Contemporary American Industrial Art.”

During World War II, McArthur pivoted production after a ban on the private use of aluminum. McArthur made an estimated three-quarters of all American military aircraft seating, including adjustable seats for the Beechcraft C-45 and revolving seats for navigators aboard the Grumman HU-16 Albatross.

Warren McArthur closed his business in 1948. He died in 1961.

On 1stDibs, find vintage Warren McArthur armchairs, tables and other seating.

Creator: Warren McArthur

Warren McArthur Demi-Lune Console Table, Anodized Aluminum, c. 1935

$4,160Sale Price|20% Off

Warren McArthur Demi-Lune Console Table, Anodized Aluminum, c. 1935

By Warren McArthur Corporation, Warren McArthur

Located in Camden, ME

A reserved and well-considered demi-lune console table by Warren McArthur, dating to around 1935. Works from this period reflect McArthur’s focus on lightweight structural systems an...

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Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Warren McArthur Console Tables

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Aluminum

Rare Warren McArthur Console / Hall Table, Art Deco, Machine Age, 1930's

$4,800

Rare Warren McArthur Console / Hall Table, Art Deco, Machine Age, 1930's

By Warren McArthur, Warren McArthur Corporation

Located in Buffalo, NY

Extremely rare demilune console table designed by Warren McArthur. Amazing design, proportion, table has been re-painted (at some point) Retains remnants of original label, Also orig...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Warren McArthur Console Tables

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Aluminum

Warren McArthur Custom Model 1642-5 Glass Top Console 1935 Table Rome, NY

$6,500Sale Price|20% Off

Warren McArthur Custom Model 1642-5 Glass Top Console 1935 Table Rome, NY

By Warren McArthur, Warren McArthur Corporation

Located in Camden, ME

vWarren McArthur custom ordered console/display table for the B&M Department Store of Peoria, Illinois with its attached Rome NY order label dated 2/35. The standard dimensions ...

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Warren McArthur Console Tables

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Aluminum

Warren McArthur Console Sky Blue Cafolite Top c. 1935

$3,900Sale Price|25% Off

Warren McArthur Console Sky Blue Cafolite Top c. 1935

By Warren McArthur, Warren McArthur Corporation

Located in Camden, ME

Unusual Warren McArthur console or perhaps a work table from a department store or beauty salon cosmetic cubicle. The sky blue Cafolite top was produced for the Warren McArthur Corp...

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1930s American Machine Age Vintage Warren McArthur Console Tables

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Aluminum

Custom Art Deco Walnut Console Table

$10,950

H 32 in W 98 in D 14 in

Custom Art Deco Walnut Console Table

By Carrocel

Located in North York, ON

This custom Art Deco walnut console table is absolutely gorgeous. With a large U-shaped base and pedestal, this piece is like a work of s...

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2010s Canadian Art Deco Warren McArthur Console Tables

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Walnut

1 Conole Style Art Deco, 1930

$4,500

H 32.09 in W 45.08 in D 12.41 in

1 Conole Style Art Deco, 1930

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Consoles Art Deco Year: 1930 Country: French Wood Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an elegant and sophisticated console. You want to live in the golden years, this is the console ...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Warren McArthur Console Tables

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Wood

French 19th Century 2 Drawer console - Work Table

$3,950

H 31.5 in W 78.75 in D 20.63 in

French 19th Century 2 Drawer console - Work Table

Located in Round Top, TX

A very charming 19th century 2 drawer console - work table from Southwest of France in walnut and pine wood. Wonderful as a sofa table or placed bene...

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19th Century French Antique Warren McArthur Console Tables

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Chestnut, Pine

Midcentury Walnut and Brass Italian Work Table with Wheels, 1940s

$2,093

H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 11.03 in

Midcentury Walnut and Brass Italian Work Table with Wheels, 1940s

Located in Roma, IT

Amazing midcentury walnut and brass work table with wheels. This wonderful piece was produced in Italy, during 1940s. This great item is made...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren McArthur Console Tables

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Brass, Copper

Pair of Machine Age Art Deco Side Tables in the Style of Donald Deskey

$5,500 / set

H 22 in W 28 in D 14 in

Pair of Machine Age Art Deco Side Tables in the Style of Donald Deskey

By Donald Deskey

Located in Pompano Beach, FL

Pair of Machine Age Art Deco side tables in the style of Donald Deskey.

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Warren McArthur Console Tables

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Vineyard Demilune Console Tables

$3,756 / set

H 32 in W 44 in D 18 in

Pair of Vineyard Demilune Console Tables

Located in Westwood, NJ

The Vineyard demilune console table is a stunning piece that brings a touch of nature into your home. Made from pine, it has a natural and rustic look that will instantly warm up any space. The flaky pine finish gives it a one-of-a-kind texture and depth, while the half-round demilune top...

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Warren McArthur Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie Decorated Demi Lune Console Table

$901

H 29.53 in W 29.93 in D 14.97 in

Chinoiserie Decorated Demi Lune Console Table

By Maple & Co.

Located in Dereham, GB

Chinoiserie Decorated Demi Lune shape Console Table Black & gold in colour, Depicting : Figure, house , Trees & foliage Sitting on 3 Cabriole shaped legs Good Original Cond...

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1930s British Chinoiserie Vintage Warren McArthur Console Tables

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Lacquer

Pair Georgian Mahogany Demi Lune Console tables

$1,997Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 28.75 in W 52.37 in D 25.99 in

Pair Georgian Mahogany Demi Lune Console tables

By King & Sons

Located in Dereham, GB

Pair Georgian Mahogany Demi Lune shaped Console tables Solid Mahogany tops Apron with Figured Mahogany veneer with boxwood line inlay 4 Mahogany Square tapering legs Very good qual...

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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Warren McArthur Console Tables

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Mahogany

English Painted Demi-lune Console Table

$1,074

H 30 in W 30.5 in D 15.5 in

English Painted Demi-lune Console Table

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Pretty late 19th century English painted demi-lune pine console table. 1890. Code: 9166 Dimensions: W: 30.5" (77.5 cm) H: 30" (76.2 cm) D: 15.5" (39.4 cm)

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Warren McArthur Console Tables

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Pine

Early Rustic Folding Table Possibly Use for Paper Hanging

$1,470Sale Price|30% Off

H 31 in W 15.5 in D 70 in

Early Rustic Folding Table Possibly Use for Paper Hanging

Located in Sheffield, MA

An early rustic folding table used by tradesman possibly for paper hanging. Table folds up making it easy to transport to projects. Use this tabl...

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19th Century American Industrial Antique Warren McArthur Console Tables

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Wood

Warren McArthur Art Deco Desk and Chair

$5,750 / set

H 30.75 in W 53 in D 26 in

Warren McArthur Art Deco Desk and Chair

By Warren McArthur

Located in Atlanta, GA

Art Deco aluminum desk and chair designed by Warren McArthur, American, circa 1930s. The chair measures 31"H x 15.75"W x 17"D x 18" seat height.

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Warren McArthur Console Tables

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Aluminum

Antique French Work Table or Server with Marble Top

$6,500

H 29.5 in W 47.75 in D 14.25 in

Antique French Work Table or Server with Marble Top

Located in Sheffield, MA

The wonderfully sturdy rustic French country Provincial style worktable or serving console table is constructed of slotted framing to hold a veined marble top having beveled edges wi...

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Late 19th Century French Country Antique Warren McArthur Console Tables

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Marble

Previously Available Items

Warren McArthur Pair of Console Tables 1933

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H 30.25 in W 35.25 in D 14 in

Warren McArthur Pair of Console Tables 1933

By Warren McArthur, Warren McArthur Corporation

Located in Chicago, IL

Warren McArthur Pair of Console Tables Warren McArthur Corporation, c. 1933 Aluminum frame with painted wood tops and rubber components. Dimensions: 30¼ h × 35¼ w × 14 d in (77 × 90 ...

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1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren McArthur Console Tables

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Aluminum

Warren McArthur Console Table 1933

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H 21.5 in W 28 in D 14 in

Warren McArthur Console Table 1933

By Warren McArthur, Warren McArthur Corporation

Located in Chicago, IL

Warren McArthur Console Table 1933, Warren McArthur Corporation, Rome, New York Model 1551 Aluminum frame with laminate top 21½ h × 28 w × 14 d in (55 × 71 × 36 cm) Decal manufacture...

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1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren McArthur Console Tables

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Aluminum

Warren McArthur Console Table

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H 28.5 in W 66 in D 24 in

Warren McArthur Console Table

By Warren McArthur

Located in Chicago, IL

Warren McArthur library table, model 1651 Intersecting triple banded aluminum with Art Deco curves and multiple fittings, showing no sign...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Warren McArthur Console Tables

Materials

Aluminum

1938 Warren McArthur Console and Mirror.

Sold

H 82 in W 34 in D 14 in

1938 Warren McArthur Console and Mirror.

By Warren McArthur

Located in Camden, ME

A custom ordered Warren McArthur console and mirror c.1938. The lightness and vertical height of the console serves as an interesting counterpoint to the weight of the peach mirr...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Warren McArthur Console Tables

Warren McArthur Library Table, the Library of Virginia, 1940

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H 29 in W 36 in D 24 in

Warren McArthur Library Table, the Library of Virginia, 1940

By Warren McArthur

Located in Camden, ME

Classic side table occasional table by Warren McArthur commissioned for the State Library of Virginia, delivered in August of 1940. The top is laminated Bakelite...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Warren McArthur Console Tables

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Aluminum

Warren McArthur Console or Work Table Anodized Aluminum circa 1938

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H 28 in W 60 in D 24 in

Warren McArthur Console or Work Table Anodized Aluminum circa 1938

By Warren McArthur

Located in Camden, ME

A Warren McArthur 60" console table (Style No. 1653-2) anodized aluminum 1938 in excellent vintage condition.

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Warren McArthur Console Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Warren McArthur Demilune Console Table

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H 27.25 in W 44.75 in D 15.5 in

Warren McArthur Demilune Console Table

By Warren McArthur

Located in Atlanta, GA

Demilune Art Deco Console Table, designed by Warren McArthur, American, circa 1930's.

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1930s American Vintage Warren McArthur Console Tables

Warren Mcarthur console tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Warren McArthur console tables are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Warren McArthur console tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original console tables by Warren McArthur were created in the Art Deco style in united states during the 1930s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider console tables by and Ralph Lauren. Prices for Warren McArthur console tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $4,800 and can go as high as $12,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,850.

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