Arthur Umanoff Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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
Vintage Iron Wine rack by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Philadelphia, PA
outstanding iron wine rack by Arthur Umanoff. features a shelf and cane wrapped basket shelf with 45 circular spaces to hole wine bottles.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Iron
Arthur Umanoff 39 Bottle Wine Rack with Round Top
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Highland, IN
Ready to hold 39 wine bottles, this iron wine rack by Arthur Umanoff has a delightful curved top echoing the round shape of the bottle holders and a terrific graphic quality.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Iron
Mid Century Arthur Umanoff Iron Bar for Raymor
By Raymor, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare mid century modern cocktail bar by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor. Circa 1950s.
Classic fifties design featuring vintage wood slat, rafia and wrought iron. Features white top with m...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Iron
Stunning Burl Wood Credenza Dresser by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham, 1970s
By Milo Baughman, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A gorgeous highly figured burl grain wood credenza dresser in a beautiful light finish by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham. Circa 1970s.
There are six drawers, three on each side. The ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Burl
Mid-Century Burl Wood Credenza by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham
By Arthur Umanoff, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning midcentury burl wood credenza designed by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham in the United States, circa 1970s. This credenza has a m...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Burl, Lacquer
Stunning Burl Wood Armoire Wardrobe by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham, 1970s
By Arthur Umanoff, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous highly figured burl grain wood armoire in a beautiful light finish by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham. Circa 1970s.
The large cabinet doors conceal two deep bottom burl drawe...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Burl
Arthur Umanoff Mid Century Wrought Iron and Rush Desk
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Countryside, IL
Arthur Umanoff Mid Century Wrought Iron and Rush Desk
This desk measures: 37.5 wide x 22.25 deep x 29.25 high to the work surface; 33.75 inches high to the top edge, with a chair cl...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wrought Iron
Arthur Umanoff Iron Obelisk Pyramid-Form Freestanding Shelving Unit/Etagere
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scarcely seen sculptural wrought iron shelving unit designed by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard.
Unique, graceful pyramid/obelisk-form with...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wrought Iron
Stunning Burl Wood Credenza by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham, Circa 1970s
By Milo Baughman, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning minimalist three door credenza in burled olive wood by Arthur Umanoff, circa 1970s.
Gorgeous highly figured burl grain throughout the credenza. Cabinet rests on a black lacquered plinth base. Adjustable height shelved storage behind the cabinet door on the right and two burl wood drawers and shelved space behind the left two doors.
Very good vintage condition with minor scratches and flaws as expected for age. See photos.
DIMENSIONS
Width: 55.5 in.
Height: 28 in.
Depth: 19.5 in.
This iconic piece pairs equally well with mid-century modern, Hollywood regency, post-modern and contemporary interiors. We currently have this burl credenza in our gallery paired with a Willy Rizzo Dining Set and a pair of Milo Baughman Yellow Velvet Parsons Chairs...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Burl
Vintage Burl Wood Credenza by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Arthur Umanoff
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage burl wood credenza designed by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham in the United States, circa 1970s. This credenza has a minimalist but highly functional design and is complemente...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Burl, Lacquer, Wood
Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard "Mayan" Series Etagere Circa 1960s
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Peabody, MA
Arched top etagere shelving display unit with woven elements designed by Arthur Umanoff as part of his Mayan collection for Shaver Howard, ca. 1960s.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Steel
Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Bar Wrought Iron Wood Slat
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Vintage 1950s-60s wood slat, rope and wrought iron bar. Features white laminate top with multiple shelves in the back and side. Vintage condition, slight curvature to the top, shows some wear throughout and white rubber edging is missing a few bits in the back, see photos. Great addition to your Mid-Century Modern home...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Iron
1950s Wrought Iron, Walnut, and Rush Desk by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-century designer Arthur Umanoff's signature combination of wrought iron, walnut, and woven rush up the style quotient in this charming circa 1950 writing desk with laminate inset...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wrought Iron
Arthur Umanoff Midcentury Walnut Bar Cart
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Countryside, IL
Arthur Umanoff midcentury Walnut Bar Cart
This bar cart measures: 20.75 wide x 30 deep x 28.75 inches high
Extended the depth measures 38.75 inche...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
Arthur Umanoff 40 Bottle Wine Rack, 1950s USA
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic Arthur Umanoff wine rack in iron, leather and wood block. Holds 40 bottles in the leather slings held in place by iron bars and metal grommets. Four additional wood shelves...
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1950s American Vintage Arthur Umanoff Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Iron
Arthur Umanoff Wine Rack, Wrought Iron + Rattan, Kitchen Storage + Shelving
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Decatur, GA
Wrought iron and rattan wine rack by Arthur Umanoff. Storage for 39 bottles - features a woven shelve type basket for you barware, glasses etc. One up...
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1960s American Organic Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wrought Iron
Petite & Rare Jewelry Chest by Arthur Umanoff in Walnut & Brass Midcentury
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful versatile petite double drawer small jewelry chest in walnut with brass polished knobs, freshly refinished in excellent condition this be...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron and Leather Wine Rack
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Arthur Umanoff.
Manufacturer: Unknown.
Period and model: Mid-Century Modern.
Specifications: Wrought iron.
Condition:
This Arthur Umanoff wrought iron...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wrought Iron
Arthur Umanoff Miniature Chest box
By Arthur Umanoff, The Elton Company, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Arthur Umanoff for Elton Company, circa 1950 in walnut in impeccable condition. Features a fully finished recessed back fully refinished and original patina to the solid brass pulls....
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Bar Cart with a Surfboard Top by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful design for a indoor outdoor, (poolside), iron bar cart with an surfboard shaped oak top. Top was refinished and varnished. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Plenty of storage below with two wide shelves.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wrought Iron
Mid Century Arthur Umanoff 1950s Iron and Leather Wine Rack
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard 1950s iron and leather strap wine rack. Leather straps are solid.
Holds 8 Bottles of wine.
Measures: Height: 19 in
Width: 10 in
Depth: 9.5 in.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Iron
Wrought Iron and Butcher Block Thirty Bottle Tower Wine Rack by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Diego, CA
Wrought iron and butcher block thirty bottle wine rack by Arthur Umanoff, circa 1950s. The tower unit measures 14"W x 11"D x 66"H and is made of wrought iron with two wood butcher b...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Iron
Arthur Umanoff Metal Wine Rack
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dome top wrought iron wine rack designed by Arthur Umanoff in the early 1960s. A staple in Mid-Century Modern design.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Iron
Mid Century Modern Iron Bar with Raffia and 3 Stools by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Arthur Umanoff 4 PC set which includes the large, 60 inch bar with shelving and 3 original bar stools. This set is in great original condition with no issues at all. Wood, R...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Iron
Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Cocktail Dry Bar Console, 1950's
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Very cool dry bar console by Arthur Umanoff, freshly painted white top with vintage side bottle top opener.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wrought Iron
Wine Rack by Arthur Umanoff, Professionally Restored, Like New
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Kansas City, MO
Freestanding wrought iron wine rack / holder designed by Arthur Umanoff, 1960s. Professionally restored and powder coated in a black satin finish. The only evidence of any wear are t...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Steel, Wrought Iron
Arthur Umanoff Matching Sculptural Desk and Chair
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arthur Umanoff desk and chair. Extremely elegant and timeless design made with an iron frame, walnut slats and rush accents giving it it's classic Umanoff look. One middle drawer, a ...
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1950s American Vintage Arthur Umanoff Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Iron
Arthur Umanoff Two Drawer Walnut Cabinet for Elton
By Arthur Umanoff, The Elton Company
Located in Garnerville, NY
Arthur Umanoff designed two drawer cabinet no. 618 for The Elton Company. Ebonized walnut case with dark walnut finished drawers. A nice bit of color contrast. One slim line top draw...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
Arthur Umanoff Desk and Chair
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arthur Umanoff desk and chair. Extremely elegant and timeless design made with an iron frame, walnut slats and rush accents giving it it's classic Umanoff look. One middle drawer and...
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1950s American Vintage Arthur Umanoff Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Iron
Unusual Rope and Iron Bar and Single Stool Designed by Arthur Uminoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual ,,seldom seen,, Home Bar with (1) matching stool designed by Arthur Umanoff. Please note. (2) slat wood stools pictured are not included ! This version rarely shows up on the...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Iron
Arthur Umanoff 39 Bottle Wrought Iron Wine Rack
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff for Raymoor, black painted wrought iron free standing wine rack that holds
39 bottles. Minor wear to paint.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wrought Iron
Arthur Umanoff Bar and Pair of Matching Stools
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome bar by Arthur Umanoff. Wood slats, iron frame and formica top. Slight bowing on sides. Matching Umanoff iron and wood slat bar stools with...
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1950s American Vintage Arthur Umanoff Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Iron
Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Burl Wood Sideboard with Upper Cabinet
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham burl wood sideboard with upper glass cabinet having conforming glass and wood shelves. This can b...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Burl
Large Wine Rack by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in New York, NY
Large dome top wrought iron wine rack designed by Arthur Umanoff. The rack holds 67 bottles and stands an impressive 71 inches tall. Clean original and ready to use condition.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Rattan Arthur Umanoff Design Étagère Room Divider
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Las Vegas, NV
RARE and Unique iron, wood and woven faux grass étagère designed by Arthur Umanoff
for the Mayan collection by Shaver Howard Furniture CO. and produce...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal
Arthur Umanoff Wine Rack
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
Orange wrought iron wine rack by Arthur Umanoff.
It can hold up to 39 bottles and includes a woven basket type shelf and a laminated shelf to hold glasses, serve drinks or even showcase you favorite bottles and bar utensils...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Iron
Arthur Umanoff Cocktail Dry Bar or Server for Raymor
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in St. Louis, MO
Midcentury Arthur Umanoff bar for Raymor. Wrought iron base, oak slats, rush and Formica top. Overall nice original condition, oak restored, wrought iron base repainted, top in very ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wrought Iron
Set of Two Arthur Umanoff Wine Racks
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
Set of two wrought iron wine racks by Arthur Umanoff.
Rare orange and black lacquered metal. Original lacquer on both.
Each racks can hold up to 39 bottles and include a woven basket type shelf and a laminated shelf to hold glasses, serve drinks or even showcase your favorite bottles and bar utensils.
Manufactured for the Howard Shavers...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Iron
Arthur Umanoff Wine Rack
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
A black wrought iron wine rack by Arthur Umanoff.
It can hold up to 39 bottles and includes a woven basket type shelf and a laminated shelf to hold glasses, serve drinks or even showcase you favorite bottles and bar utensils...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Iron
3-Piece Umanoff Bar and Stool Set
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in New York, NY
Very chic and stylish bar and stool set comprised of 2 stools and a round bar. The bar has a mesh enclosed storage space, which has a curved sliding ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Iron
Mid Century Arthur Umanoff Cocktail Bar or Sideboard Credenza for Raymor, 1950's
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Very cool piece by Arthur Umanoff, can be used as a bar, sideboard, foyer table or server. Umanoff's signature style consisting of slat wood, wrought iron and laminate. Leather pulls...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Iron Wine Rack by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Asheville, NC
Vintage tall wine rack designed by Arthur Umanoff, circa 1950s. This piece is constructed of heavy cast black iron and two shelves that hold ample wine ...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Iron
Arthur Umanoff case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.
Arthur Umanoff case pieces and storage cabinets 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 case pieces and storage cabinets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original case pieces and storage cabinets 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 case pieces and storage cabinets by Conant Ball, Kipp Stewart, and Merton Gershun . Prices for Arthur Umanoff case pieces and storage cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $543 and can go as high as $11,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,150.
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