Woodard Furniture Co.
American
Woodard Furniture Company’s diverse offerings have included everything from pine caskets to premium patio furniture over the years.
Lyman E. Woodward founded the family business Woodard Brothers (he dropped the second w for his venture’s name), later Woodard Furniture Co., in Owosso, Michigan, in 1866.
Woodard Furniture produced wood furniture such as birch and oak bedroom pieces, window and door blinds and even pine caskets. Demand for the latter increased during the spread of the Spanish flu in America, and Woodard’s casket business — a new company called Owosso Casket Company — thrived, becoming the largest casket manufacturer in the world throughout the 1920s. Two U.S. presidents, William McKinley and Benjamin Harrison, were buried in Owosso caskets.
On the furniture side, Lyman’s son Lee Woodard spun off his own business as Lee L. Woodard and Sons, opening a shop with his sons, Joseph, Lyman II and Russell Woodard.
During the 1930s, the new company explored the use of metal in furniture-making and introduced a wrought-iron set of patio dining furniture featuring ornate grillwork inspired by French design called Orleans in 1940. The line became a best seller and kick-started the company’s international reputation as a patio-furniture maker, even as the Woodard factory subsequently shifted toward supporting the wartime efforts in manufacturing parts for trucks and military equipment. After World War II, the business returned to making furniture.
Over the years, Woodard and Sons would go on to master metallurgy in furniture making, developing expertise in wrought iron, cast aluminum and tubular aluminum for both indoor and outdoor pieces. While the business started with more traditional styles of furnishings, the company would go on to embrace mid-century modernism. In fact, one of Woodard’s most famous pieces is 1956’s Sculptura chair, variously credited over the years to Russell and/or Joseph.
The Sculptura was reportedly the first sculpted chair made without molds. Not unlike Harry Bertoia’s elegant steel-wire Side chair (also a mid-century darling) in its undulating form, the Sculptura chair, which is composed entirely of enameled woven wrought-iron wire, bears similarity to Eero Saarinen’s Womb chair and Charles and Ray Eames’s DAX chair.
The beloved Sculptura chair was added to the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum’s permanent collection in 1994.
While the Woodard business is no longer in family hands, the company continues to produce fine patio furniture today and even reintroduced the Sculptura chair in 2015 as nostalgia for mid-century modernism gained steam again.
Find vintage Woodard wrought-iron patio chairs, spun fiberglass dining tables and more for sale on 1stDibs.
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Creator: Woodard Furniture Co.
Dealer: Century Design Ltd.
Russell Woodard 30" Round Black Wrought Iron & Mesh Patio Coffee of Side Table
By Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard
Located in St. Louis, MO
Russell Woodard designed round coffee or side often see along side his Sculptura line chairs and settees. Shown in original matte black paint is sold, is now sold . I have one in gre...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Woodard Furniture Co.
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of 1960s Woodard Mesh Lounge, Garden or Poolside Chairs with Arms in Black
By Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard
Located in St. Louis, MO
Stylish pair of Mid-Century black mesh patio lounge, garden or poolside chairs with arms by Woodard circa 1960s. From one owner estate of a 101 former interior designer. In my resear...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Woodard Furniture Co.
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s Woodard Tall Plant Stand with Four Circular Shelves & Green Paint
By Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Woodard indoor - outdoor plant stand or display tower with four circular mesh shelves and metal canopy framework. 16" dia. shelves with 16" b...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Woodard Furniture Co.
Materials
Steel
Russell Woodard Round Black Wrought Iron & Mesh Patio Umbrella Dining Table
By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage Russell Woodard designed round black mesh dining table with umbrella mount, seen with his Sculptura line chairs. Nice original paint or possibly older repaint. Some rust. See...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Woodard Furniture Co.
Materials
Wrought Iron
Russell Woodard Round Black Wrought Iron & Mesh Patio Coffee of Side Table
By Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard
Located in St. Louis, MO
Russell Woodard designed round coffee or side often seen along side his Sculptura line chairs and settees. I have multiples, so actual table shipped may vary.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Woodard Furniture Co.
Materials
Wrought Iron
Russell Woodard Mid-Century Modern Sculptura Wrought Iron Settee - Restored -
By Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard designed Sculptura wrought iron mesh settee. This settee to be restored, includes sandblasting, dipped in rust coating and sprayed with satin black...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Woodard Furniture Co.
Materials
Wrought Iron
Russell Woodard Mid-Century Modern White Mesh Sculptura High Back Lounge Chair
By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard for Woodard mesh Sculptura high back lounge chair. Older white paint, shows some wear, loss to paint. Can be sandblasted, dipped in rust-prohibitor...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Woodard Furniture Co.
Materials
Iron
Russell Woodard Wrought Iron 3 Tiers Bakers Rack W/ Glass Shelves, Plant Stand
By Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard
Located in St. Louis, MO
Russell Woodard for Woodard Furniture Company, 1950s MCM Sculptura line 3 - tiered bakers rack with three glass shelves and scroll design. The wrought iron and mesh frame has recentl...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Woodard Furniture Co.
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rare 1950s Woodard Wrought Iron & Mesh Dining Patio Table 4 Chairs Ball Finials
By Woodard Furniture Co., Salterini, Russell Woodard
Located in St. Louis, MO
Classic and Rare 1950s mid century Palm Beach Style, outdoor wrought iron & mesh patio / garden set with four dining chairs and round table by Woodard Furniture Co. From the Carolina Forge...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Woodard Furniture Co.
Materials
Aluminum, Wrought Iron
Set of 4 Russell Woodard Restored Iconic Sculptura Mesh Lounge Patio Arm Chairs
By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in St. Louis, MO
Newly restored set of four Iconic Russell Woodard Mid-Century Modern wire mesh lounge patio arm chairs from his 1950s Sculptura Line. Just b...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Woodard Furniture Co.
Materials
Steel
Russell Woodard Round Black Wrought Iron & Mesh Patio Side Table or Drinks Stand
By Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard
Located in St. Louis, MO
Russell Woodard designed round side or drinks table often see along side his Sculptura line chairs and settees. This table has been blasted, dipped in rust inhibitor and repainted sa...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Woodard Furniture Co.
Materials
Wrought Iron
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Woodard Sculptura Garden Lounge Chairs
By Russell Woodard
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Pair of sculptura garden lounge chairs, designed by Russell Woodard. An airy design achieved by mesh steel on a wrought iron frame. Black satin finish has been recently professionally refinished. Low-slung profile makes these terrific for patio or deck lounging. Our original examples are in wonderful condition and ready to be enjoyed.
Measures: 33" wide x 31" deep x 28" high
Seat height 14".
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Three-Tier Outdoor/Patio Plant Stand with Scrolling Pattern
Located in Van Nuys, CA
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Woodard Furniture Co.
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Steel
Neoclassical Tole Painted Plant Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Painted Neoclassical tole plant stand.
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Wrought Iron Side Table Attributed to Woodard
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Stylish wrought iron stand having weave pattern top, with waisted form base. This example is currently in old paint finish, usable as is, or we can provide custom powder coat finish ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Woodard Furniture Co.
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Wrought Iron
Five French Iron Half Moon Water Fall Garden or Patio Plant Pot Shelves or Stand
Located in London, GB
Five individual French midcentury iron half moon water fall garden, green house or patio plant pot shelves or decorative stand. Can be used inside or o...
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Iron
H 28.5 in W 44 in D 23 in
Four French Midcentury Rectangular Iron Garden Plant Pot Shelves or Stands
By ManuFrance
Located in London, GB
Four individual French midcentury rectangular iron water fall garden, green house or patio plant pot shelves or decorative stands. Can be used inside o...
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H 29.5 in W 48 in D 20.5 in
Vintage Metal Planter on Plant Stand
Located in Sheffield, MA
Iron planter or jardinières on stand with four c scroll feet and leaf shaped metal detail with leaf style medallion detail. Measures: approximate 25 inches tall 18 inches diameter.
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Three French Midcentury Corner Quarter Moon Iron Plant Pot Shelves or Stands
By ManuFrance
Located in London, GB
Four individual French midcentury iron corner quarter moon water fall garden, green house or patio plant pot shelves or decorative stand. Can be used i...
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H 29.5 in W 45 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Woodard Sculptura Canopied Garden Chairs, C1960
By Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
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Rare 1950s Mid Century Woodard Wrought Iron & Mesh Glass Top Round Coffee Table
By Russell Woodard, Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.
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Rare 1950s Mid Century Modern Woodard Wrought Iron & Mesh Glass Top End Tables
By Russell Woodard, Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.
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Classic and Rare 1950s midcentury Palm Beach style outdoor wrought iron and mesh patio / garden glass top end tables by Woodard Furniture Co. Part of a original set I'm offering for ...
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H 22 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in
Rare 1950s Woodard Wrought Iron & Mesh Tub Chairs Table, Aluminum Ball Finials
By Russell Woodard, Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in St. Louis, MO
Classic and Rare 1950s midcentury Palm Beach Style outdoor wrought iron and mesh patio / garden tub or lounge chairs and table set by Woodard Furniture Co....
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Aluminum, Wrought Iron
H 31 in W 31.5 in D 24.5 in
Rare 1950s Glamorous Woodard Wrought Iron & Mesh Settee, Aluminum Ball Finials
By Woodard Furniture Co., Salterini, Russell Woodard
Located in St. Louis, MO
Classic and Rare 1950s midcentury Palm Beach Style outdoor wrought iron and mesh patio / garden settee by Woodard Furniture Co. with seat cushions and channeled backs on spring supports. Part of a original set I'm offering for sale, see the matching end tables, coffee table, pair of tub chairs & table, round dining table...
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H 31 in W 61.75 in D 24 in
Pair of Russell Woodard Canopy Lounge Chairs "Aka" Princess Chairs, Satin Black
By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
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H 56 in W 28.5 in D 29 in
Russell Woodard Canopy Lounge Chair "Aka" Princess Chair Restored in Satin Black
By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in St. Louis, MO
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Russell Woodard Round Black Wrought Iron & Mesh Patio Coffee of Side Table
By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in St. Louis, MO
Russell Woodard designed round coffee or side often see along side his Sculptura line chairs and settees. Shown in original matte black paint, in nice condition.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Woodard Furniture Co.
Materials
Wrought Iron
Russell Woodard Round Black Wrought Iron & Mesh Patio Coffee of Side Table
By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in St. Louis, MO
Russell Woodard designed round coffee or side often see along side his Sculptura line chairs and settees. Shown in original black paint, from one owner estate, circa 1950s. Overall v...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Woodard Furniture Co.
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Russell Woodard Canopy Lounge Chairs "aka" Princess Chairs, Satin Black
By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in St. Louis, MO
A rare set of Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard wrought iron high back canopy patio lounge chairs with corseted backs, also know as the Princess chair ...
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Wrought Iron
H 56 in W 28.5 in D 29 in
Russell Woodard Round Black Wrought Iron & Mesh Patio Coffee of Side Table
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Located in St. Louis, MO
Russell Woodard designed round coffee or side often see along side his Sculptura line chairs and settees. Shown in original black paint, from one owner estate, circa 1950s. Two avail...
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Russell Woodard Sculptura Patio Dining Set
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Located in St. Louis, MO
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Vintage Woodard Patio Set with Gliders in the Style of Josef Hoffmann
By Woodard Furniture Co., Josef Hoffmann
Located in St. Louis, MO
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Woodard Furniture Co. furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Woodard Furniture Co. furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Woodard Furniture Co. furniture, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Woodard Furniture Co. were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Salterini, Brown Jordan, and Richard Schultz. Prices for Woodard Furniture Co. furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $150 and can go as high as $10,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,800.
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Questions About Woodard Furniture Co.
- Where is Woodard furniture made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Woodard furniture comes from a factory located in Owosso, Michigan. Lyman E. Woodard opened the company there in 1866. Today, the company uses many of the same manufacturing techniques. It takes more than 50 people to build one piece from start to finish. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Woodard furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024To tell if furniture is Woodard, you can look for the maker's markings, as nearly all pieces produced by the company will feature the Woodard name. On seating, you will usually locate a mark embossed on the frame beneath where the cushions go. Tables often have a metal tag on their legs or beneath their tops. If you have difficulty locating a marking, consider having a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer help you make an identification. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of Woodard furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To identify Woodard furniture, try to locate the maker's markings. On wrought iron pieces, you will usually find an embossed name on the frame. Other pieces produced by the manufacturer typically have metal tags welded onto their frames or bases. You can find pictures of Woodard maker's marks on trusted online resources and compare the images to your piece. Another option is to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer assist you. Find a range of Woodard furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024To identify Woodard patio furniture, examine its frame. Most pieces produced by the American furniture maker will have the Woodard name embossed directly onto its surface or on a metal tag attached to an inconspicuous area. If you have any difficulty locating a maker's mark, a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can be of assistance. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Woodard patio furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024To identify vintage Woodard patio furniture, look for the maker's markings. On three-piece sets, you'll typically find paper labels that bear the brand name underneath the cushions. Sofa and chair frames may also feature welded-on metal labels bearing the brand name. For wrought iron pieces, check the frame for an embossed "Woodard" mark. Once you find the markings, you can use trusted online resources to determine a rough idea of the age of your piece. Anything produced more than 20 years ago, but less than a century ago, is vintage. Pieces more than 100 years old are antique, while those made within the last two decades are contemporary. If you're unable to locate any markings, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can assist you with identification and dating. On 1stDibs, explore an assortment of Woodard furniture.
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