Arthur Umanoff Stools
American, 1923-1985
Though much of Arthur Umanoff’s furniture is marked by a no-frills simplicity common in American mid-century modern design, his work is anything but one-note. Over the course of a prolific career, Umanoff designed everything from case pieces to candleholders to dining chairs in iron, leather, walnut, wicker and more. With furnishings for a broad range of manufacturers throughout the ’50s, ’60s, ’70s and early ’80s, Umanoff continued a thread of sculptural elegance and textural sensitivity through his designs.
After graduating from Pratt Institute in the early 1950s, Umanoff experimented mostly with wood furniture before landing a job at Post Modern Ltd, a New York manufacturer of wrought-iron furniture. There he produced furnishings that married wrought iron with wood and plastic, creating functional pieces free of utilitarian bulkiness. Umanoff continued his experimentation with mixed materials through a partnership with Shaver Howard, for whom he designed wine racks in combinations of iron, leather and wicker.
When Shaver Howard bought Boyeur Scott, Umanoff conceived several furniture designs for the brand, including the 1964 Granada collection, whose curlicue iron bases, visible through glass tops, stand out as some of his most ornate and decorative work. Indeed, much of Umanoff’s oeuvre is far more simplistic, like iron-and-pine armchairs for The Elton Co. or low-backed, slatted-seat barstools with slender iron legs for Raymor.
Umanoff was fluent, too, in the more sumptuous modernism of the era: In the mid-1960s, he designed the 2405 and 4449 armchairs for Madison Furniture Industries. Popular in offices, the walnut-framed, leather-upholstered seats, which could have been mistaken for the seductive Scandinavian modern seating of the era, were reportedly the jumping-off point for Captain Kirk’s iconic seat on Star Trek.
Even as he is among the mid-century modern designers you may not know, with work across such a range of styles and manufacturers (most no longer in business), Umanoff, who died in 1985, leaves a legacy that is fascinatingly diverse and at times enticingly elusive, making his work intriguing objects for collectors.
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Creator: Arthur Umanoff
Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Bar Counter Swiveling Stools by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 4 Granada bar stools in all original finish and condition. Designed by Arthur Umanoff for The Scott Boyeur Collection in the early 1960s. In...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Stools
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Iron
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN RUSTIC BAR STOOL CHAIR, by ARTHUR UMANOFF, RAYMOR, USA 1950
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in PARIS, FR
An astonishing high bar chair with adjustable seat, Modernist, Free Form, Dansk, Scandinavian, black lacquered wrought iron structures, swivel seat on its axis in strips of folded wo...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Stools
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Iron
Rare Set of Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Iron Bar Stools
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare and strikingly modern set of bar stools designed by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard, c.1975
Mid-century modern icon and master of iron, American designer Arthur Umanoff brin...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Stools
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Iron
Set of 3 Barstools by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor
By Raymor, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Fraser, MI
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Set of 3 Barstools by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor.
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1960s Vintage Arthur Umanoff Stools
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Wrought Iron
Set of Four Bar Height Wood Slat Stools by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in New York, NY
Unusual set off bar height stools designed by Arthur Umanoff, circa 1950's. The stools feature slatted backs and seats with solid wrought iron frames, on dowel form legs with exposed...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Stools
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Wrought Iron
Architectural Mid Century Arthur Umanoff Stool c 1960's
By Washington Woodcraft, Arthur Umanoff
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated architectural mid century stool deigned by Arthur Umanoff, for Washington Woodcrafts, circa 1960's. This example is in very good, clean original, ready to use condition...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Stools
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Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Arthur Umanoff Slat Stools - a Pair
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Arthur Umanoff's vintage bar stools feature a wooden slat design supported by a sturdy steel rod frame.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Stools
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Iron
Mid Century Modern Bar & Counter Stools w Raffia & Maple & Iron - Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 4 iron framed bar stools with raffia wrapped backs and maple slatted seats. They swivel also! In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear, plastic glides on all...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Stools
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Iron
Restored Mid Century Arthur Umanoff Set of Four Slat Bar Stools
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored Arthur Umanoff four slat bar stools in Oak with rod iron legs and swivel seats.
Arthur Umanoff (1923-1985) was a prominent American designer know...
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1950s Vintage Arthur Umanoff Stools
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Oak
Set of 3 Arthur Umanoff "Grenada" Stools
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Three swivel stools with a strong iron frame desgined by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard's "Grenada" collection. Decorative scrolled seat back and round footrest. Measures: Adjusts ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Stools
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Iron, Metal, Chrome
Space Age Chrome Stool Designed by Arthur Umanoff for Contemporary Shells, 1960s
By Arthur Umanoff, Contemporary Shells Inc. 1
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Chrome bar stool designed by Arthur Umanoff, for Contemporary Shells, circa 1960's. The stools is constructed of repeating bright chrome rod...
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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Arthur Umanoff Stools
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Chrome
Pair of Arthur Umanoff Bar Stools
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Stamford, CT
The swinging 1960s! Two 1960s wrought iron stools by Arthur Umanoff, Rye and Gin with orange vinyl seats. Seat height is 29.5 inches.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Stools
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Wrought Iron
Arthur Umanoff Bar Stools Set of Four
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Highland, IN
This clean set of four Umanoff bar stools feature seats and backs of wood slats with swivel function supported by iron bases.
42"h X 17"w X 17"d seat: 30"
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Stools
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Iron
Vintage Enameled Iron Stools by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver-Howard Inc.
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing vintage enameled iron stools designed by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver-Howard Inc., in the USA, circa 1960s. These handcrafted pieces, also known as model F-34, are a testament t...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Stools
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Enamel, Iron
Arthur Umanoff Bar Height Swivel Stools
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We have 2 of these rare rotating, counter height stools by Arthur Umanoff. These stools are thoughtfully crafted with a steel frame, birch seat, and jute wrapped around the seat back...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Stools
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Cut Steel
Arthur Umanoff "Granada Group" Bench by Shaver Howard
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Highland, IN
Part of Umanoff's "Granada Group" for Shaver Howard, this rare "Princess Bench" features the signature scroll work at the top of the campaign stool form. With it's great graphic qual...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Stools
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Iron
Pair of Arthur Umanoff Swivel Slat Stools for Raymor
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Arthur Umanoff tall swivel bar stools designed for Raymor in the 1960s. These iconic stools feature an iron base with bentwood slatted s...
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Stools
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Metal
Set of 3 Umanoff Bar Stools
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage set of bar stools by Umanoff combine painted wrought iron frames with upholstered seats. Please confirm item location with seller (NY/NJ).
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Stools
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Metal
Arthur Umanoff for Raymor Mid Century Iron and Wood Barstools, Set of 4
By Arthur Umanoff, Raymor
Located in Countryside, IL
Arthur Umanoff for Raymor mid century iron and wood barstools - set of 4
This chair measure: 18 wide x 17 deep x 39 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 28 inches
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Stools
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Iron
Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron Stools, Set of 4
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Doylestown, PA
Mid century Arthur Umanoff wrought iron stools, set of 4.
The stools have lots of character with ornate scroll work. The stools are...
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Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Arthur Umanoff Stools
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Wrought Iron
Arthur Umanoff Swivel Bar Stools-A Set of 4
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Cumberland, RI
Arthur Umanoff Swivel bar stools-A set of 4
In stock and ready to ship
Bar height stools with Vinyl Seating
Perfect for indo...
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Mid-20th Century Gothic Arthur Umanoff Stools
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Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Set of 4 Arthur Umanoff Rush Seat Wire Bases Bar Stools circa 1970s Near Mint!
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 4 Arthur Umanoff rush seat wire bases bar stools circa 1970s near mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Stools
Materials
Steel
Arthur Umanoff, Set Of Stools, Enameled Iron, Leather, Shaver Howard, USA, 1968
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in High Point, NC
A set of 3 enameled iron and leather stools designed by Arthur Umanoff and produced by Shaver Howard, USA, 1968.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Stools
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Iron
Arthur Umanoff for Raymor Mid Century Iron Bench with Nesting Stools
By Raymor, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Countryside, IL
Arthur Umanoff for Raymor Mid Century Iron bench with Nesting Stools
This bench measures: 60 wide x 15 deep x 16 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Stools
Materials
Iron
Bar Stools by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage bar stools by Arthur Umanoff. Wood slat design over a solid steel rod frame. 30" seat height.
Sold as a pair.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Stools
Materials
Iron
Arthur Umanoff Walnut Stool
By Washington Woodcraft, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Highland, IN
This lovely little stool by Arthur Umanoff for Washington Woodcraft has sculptural spindles that create visual movement as your perspective on the stool c...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Stools
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Upholstery, Walnut
American Mid Century Atomic Age Iron & Wicker Barstool by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Diego, CA
Atomic age single barstool designed by Arthur Umanoff original fabric and condition swivel great lines.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Stools
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Iron
Pair of Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron Stools, Reupholstered
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Medina, OH
Beautiful pair of reupholstered Arthur Umanoff wrought iron stools. These stools have been reupholstered using Crypton finished off-...
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1860s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Arthur Umanoff Stools
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Wrought Iron
Pair of Mid-Century Slat Bar Stools in the Style of Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Diego, CA
A cool pair of mid-century slat bar stools in the style of Arthur Umanoff, circa 1950s. The stools have a great look and are in well worn condition with a nice patina on the wood as ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Stools
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Steel
Rush Bar Stools by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage bar stools by Arthur Umanoff. Wood slat seat and rush backrest over a solid steel rod frame. 28.5" seat height.
Sold as a pair.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Stools
Materials
Iron
Pair of Mid Century Modern Iron with Maple and Raffia Bar Stools Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Set of Two bar stools with maple slatted seats, raffia backs on a hand welded iron frame, painted black. Seats swivel for comfort. Priced individually at 450 ea. Original plastic fee...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Stools
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Iron
1950s Arthur Umanoff Wicker & Steel Rod High Chair, USA
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Rare all wicker (back & seat) high chair from Arthur Umanoff.
Well designed ergonomically and very comfortable.
Solid, sturdy construction made of thick enameled steel rod lace...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Stools
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Steel
Arthur Umanoff Walnut Spindle Stools, USA 1960's
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in New York, NY
A set of spindle stools by Arthur Umanoff in walnut, upholstered in wool. Priced by the pair. Two pairs available.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Stools
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Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Mid Century Iron Bar Stools
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Countryside, IL
Pair of Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Mid Century iron bar stools - 3 combinations available
Each barstool measures: 19 wide x 22...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Stools
Materials
Iron
Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron Wicker & Wood Slat Bar Stools for Raymor - Restored
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in St. Louis, MO
Arthur Umanoff midcentury bar stools, for Raymor priced per stool, total of 6 available, wood slat seats, iron frames with wicker ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Stools
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Arthur Umanoff Mayan Sun Bar Stools
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Stamford, CT
A set of four mid-century Mayan sun face back iron bar stools by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard. Two seats are red and white vinyl. Two seats are yellow an...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Stools
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Iron
Pair of Rare Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Iron Swivle Bar Stools
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare pair of Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard wrought iron, rope and birch seat bar stools.
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1960s American Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Stools
Materials
Iron
Midcentury Chrome and Smoked Bronze Gauffraged Velvet Stool by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of stool was realized by the esteemed American designer Arthur Umanoff in the United States, circa 1960. It features circular polished chrome frames with six verti...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Stools
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Chrome
Arthur Umanoff Set of 4 Rattan Wrought Iron Bar Stools with Matching Bar
By Arthur Umanoff, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff wrought iron and rattan bar and bar stools.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Stools
Materials
Rattan
Umanoff Stool
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in New York, NY
Rare cow horn back, swivel stool, on wrought iron base, designed by Arthur Umanoff. This is a hard to find form, with the sculpted wood backrest, cord seat, a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Stools
Vintage Arthur Umanoff Stools
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern slat stools with rush backs.
(Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Stools
Materials
Iron
Whimsical Pair Arthur Umanoff Scrolled Wrought Iron Stool Mongolian Lamb
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Whimsical pair of Arthur Umanoff scrolled wrought iron stools upholstered in Mongolian lamb. We love the creamy white Mongolian lamb upholstery against the black fancy wrought iron b...
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1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Arthur Umanoff Stools
Materials
Iron
Wonderful Pair of Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron Stools Benches Mid-Century Modern
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful pair of Arthur Umanoff stacking stools from the 1964 Grenada Collection for Boyuer Scott, Shaver Howard collections. This pair is in wonderful vintage condition with a love...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Stools
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Iron
Midcentury Danish Modern Arthur Umanoff Three-Piece Bar and Pair of Stools
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a 3-piece slat wood dry bar set designed by Arthur Umanoff. Includes two slat stools and a dry bar. The bar has a Formica top with rear shelving and wrought iron legs and ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Stools
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Wrought Iron
Arthur Umanoff Hoop Stools
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Refinished pair of Mid-Century Modern stools by Arthur Umanoff. Features hoop back with rattan, metal frame has been given a bare metal look.
(Please co...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Stools
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Metal
Three Stools by Arthur Umanoff, Walnut Spindle Base, Leather Seats, Excellent
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of 3 stools designed by Arthur Umanoff, 1950s. Expertly refinished and reupholstered with new off white / ivory leather tops. Together they also make a nice substitute for a benc...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Stools
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Leather, Walnut
Pair of Umanoff Slatted Wood and Iron Stools
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in New York, NY
Pair of stools designed by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor, in good original condition. Both show some cosmetic wear to finish, normal and consistent with age, measures seat H 28 inches.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Stools
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Mid-Century Arthur Umanoff Slat Stools
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two vintage-modern stools featuring iron bases and slat wood seat and back, designed by Arthur Umanoff.
Please confirm item location NY or NJ with dealer.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Stools
Materials
Wrought Iron
1960s Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Bar Stools - set of 7
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Houston, TX
Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard bar stools, c.1960s. We love the contrasting yet perfectly complementary materials on these: iron frames, walnut stained birched backs, and olive vel...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Stools
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Iron
Arthur Umanoff stools for sale on 1stDibs.
Arthur Umanoff stools 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 Arthur Umanoff stools, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original stools by Arthur Umanoff 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 stools by Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, and Charles Hollis Jones. Prices for Arthur Umanoff stools can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $450 and can go as high as $7,200, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,725.
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