Arthur Umanoff Credenzas

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 magazine racks 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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Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Credenza by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham

$4,995

Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Credenza by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham

By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Arthur Umanoff

Located in North Hollywood, CA

An exceptional vintage burl wood credenza designed by American designer Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham, circa 1970s. Widely recognized for his refined approach to mid-century design, ...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Credenzas

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Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Credenza by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham

$5,699

Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Credenza by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham

By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Arthur Umanoff

Located in North Hollywood, CA

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Credenzas

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Mid Century Modern Burl Credenza by Arthur Umanoff

$4,495

Mid Century Modern Burl Credenza by Arthur Umanoff

By Arthur Umanoff, Dillingham Manufacturing Company

Located in Raleigh, NC

Exceptional 1970s Burl Wood Credenza by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham This remarkable credenza showcases Arthur Umanoff's distinctive design aesthetic for Dillingham, dating to appr...

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Vintage Burl Wood Credenza by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham

$5,995

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 Credenzas

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Stunning Burl Wood Credenza by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham, Circa 1970s

$5,900

Stunning Burl Wood Credenza by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham, Circa 1970s

By Arthur Umanoff, Milo Baughman

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 lac...

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Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham Burl Sideboard

$4,200

Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham Burl Sideboard

By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Arthur Umanoff

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Many modern cabinets try to emulate the style, but the original is always better! Arthur Umanoff designed this simple and handsome credenza for Dilligham in the 1970s, and it looks m...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Credenzas

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Vintage Burl Wood Credenza by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham

$4,995

Vintage Burl Wood Credenza by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham

By Arthur Umanoff, Dillingham Manufacturing Company

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Striking mid-century modern burl wood credenza designed by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham in the United States, circa 1970s. Known for his sophisticated yet approachable approach to m...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Credenzas

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Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman with Burl Tortoise Shell Credenza or Buffet

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H 36 in W 66 in D 16 in

Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman with Burl Tortoise Shell Credenza or Buffet

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A stately masterpiece designed by Milo Baughman in the 1970s and produced by Thayer Coggin. It features a beautiful faux tortoise shell finish. Interior is chocolate brown. Signed wi...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Credenzas

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood and Chrome Credenza by Biltrite

$5,200

H 29.75 in W 78 in D 20 in

Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood and Chrome Credenza by Biltrite

By Biltrite

Located in North Hollywood, CA

If you're in the market for a statement piece that combines style and functionality, look no further than this vintage Biltrite credenza from the 1970s. Manufactured in Montreal, Can...

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1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Credenzas

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Chrome

Arthur Umanoff Miniature Chest box

$1,850

H 9 in W 17.75 in D 14.5 in

Arthur Umanoff Miniature Chest box

By Arthur Umanoff, Paul McCobb, The Elton Company

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 Credenzas

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Brass

Ico Parisi Mid-Century Modern Jatoba Wood Credenza

$52,459

H 63.78 in W 43.31 in D 17.72 in

Ico Parisi Mid-Century Modern Jatoba Wood Credenza

By Ico Parisi

Located in Weesp, NL

Mid-Century Modern Jatoba wood Ico Parisi cabinet A spectacular bespoke trumeau designed by Ico Parisi and very likely produced by Ariberto Colombo, by special order only. Very few p...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Credenzas

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Brass

Romweber Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Burl Wood and Brass Sideboard Credenza

$3,995

H 31.13 in W 71.25 in D 18 in

Romweber Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Burl Wood and Brass Sideboard Credenza

By Romweber Furniture Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional mid-century modern Hollywood Regency sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Romweber USA, Circa 1970s Gorgeous burled Carpathian elm wood, with brass trim and origi...

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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Arthur Umanoff Credenzas

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Brass

Mid Century Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham Walnut Bachelors Chest Dresser

$1,720

H 29 in W 37 in D 19 in

Mid Century Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham Walnut Bachelors Chest Dresser

By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Arthur Umanoff

Located in Lutz, FL

Mid Century Smallboy Chest of Drawers designed by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham. Attractive oil rubbed walnut book matched veneers, three drawers at front with black trim. 37”W x 19”...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Credenzas

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Burl and Brass Credenza by Thomasville

$1,600

H 22.5 in W 68 in D 17 in

Mid-Century Modern Burl and Brass Credenza by Thomasville

By Thomasville

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Burl and Brass Credenza by Thomasville featuring rich burl wood veneer, sleek mid-century lines, and elegant brass-tone accents. This timeless piece offers...

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Vintage Burl Wood and Chrome Credenza by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin

$8,500

H 34.75 in W 72 in D 18.25 in

Vintage Burl Wood and Chrome Credenza by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in North Hollywood, CA

A masterpiece of mid-century modern design, this exceptional burl wood credenza was created by the legendary Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin in the 1970s, a collaboration that define...

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Chrome

1970s Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Credenza

$2,000

H 29 in W 76 in D 17 in

1970s Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Credenza

By Century Furniture

Located in Elkton, MD

1970s Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Credenza by Century Furniture for Bloomingdales Features chrome accents.

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Credenzas

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Arthur Umanoff Cocktail Dry Bar or Server for Raymor

$2,150

H 41.5 in W 42 in D 18 in

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 Credenzas

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Wrought Iron

Milo Baughman for Lane Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Credenza

$5,495

H 30.25 in W 68 in D 18 in

Milo Baughman for Lane Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Credenza

Located in Seattle, WA

This mid century modern credenza was designed by Milo Baughman for Lane furniture and showcases the clean, architectural lines w refined material contrasts associated with Baughman's...

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Credenzas

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Burl

Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Burl Wood Credenza for Thayer Coggin

$5,900

H 33.5 in W 66 in D 17.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Burl Wood Credenza for Thayer Coggin

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Toledo, OH

Beautiful Milo Baughman credenza for Thayer Coggin with burl wood patchwork square tiles design. This 3-door cabinet features 4 drawers, an adjustable shelf, and sits on a chrome fin...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Credenzas

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Chrome

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1960s Vintage Arthur Umanoff Burled Olivewood 3 Door Credenza

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H 28.25 in W 55 in D 19.5 in

1960s Vintage Arthur Umanoff Burled Olivewood 3 Door Credenza

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in North Canton, OH

Just a gorgeous piece. This unmarked Arthur Umanoff burled beauty is a stunner. Minimal marks/flaws in the original vintage finish but there are a few and part of the character of th...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Credenzas

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Olive

1970s Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham Olive Burlwood Credenza Burl Wood

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H 27.5 in W 74 in D 19.5 in

1970s Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham Olive Burlwood Credenza Burl Wood

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Las Vegas, NV

1970s Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham Olive Burl wood Credenza Minimalist modern credenza in burled olive wood by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Credenzas

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Burl

Midcentury Burl Wood Credenza by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham

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H 28.5 in W 55.5 in D 19.5 in

Midcentury 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 Credenzas

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Burl, Lacquer

Vintage Burl Wood Credenza by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham

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H 28.5 in W 74 in D 19.5 in

Vintage Burl Wood Credenza by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham

By Arthur Umanoff, Dillingham Manufacturing Company

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Wonderful vintage burl wood credenza designed by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham in the United States, circa 1970s. This credenza has a min...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Credenzas

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Burl, Lacquer

Midcentury Case Piece by Arthur Umanoff

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H 32.5 in W 42 in D 18 in

Midcentury Case Piece by Arthur Umanoff

By Arthur Umanoff, Raymor

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Mid-century Arthur Umanoff credenza, cabinet, or bar featuring slat wood top and lower sliding door cabinet on iron frame. Playful colored doors with sharp and dynamic lines make thi...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Credenzas

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Steel

1970's Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham Olive Burl Wood Credenza Burlwood

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H 29 in W 74 in L 29 in

1970's Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham Olive Burl Wood Credenza Burlwood

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Extraordinary 1970's Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham Olive Burl Wood Credenza Burlwood Description Minimalist modern 6 drawer 1 door cred...

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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Credenzas

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Burl

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza/Hutch by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham

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H 77.5 in W 74 in D 19 in

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza/Hutch by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham

By Arthur Umanoff, Dillingham Manufacturing Company

Located in Esperance, NY

Mid-Century Modern walnut credenza/hutch by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham.

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Credenzas

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Walnut

Mid Century Burlwood Credenza with Hutch

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H 79 in W 55.5 in D 19.75 in

Mid Century Burlwood Credenza with Hutch

By Arthur Umanoff, Dillingham Manufacturing Company

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Mid Century burlwood credenza with hutch Credenza: 55.5 wide x 19.75 deep x 28.25 high; Hutch: 55.5 wide x 19.75 deep x 50.75 high Credenza and hutch...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Credenzas

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Glass, Wood

Arthur Umanoff for Cavalier Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sideboard Credenza, 1960s

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H 37.5 in W 48 in

Arthur Umanoff for Cavalier Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sideboard Credenza, 1960s

By Cavalier, Arthur Umanoff

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern sideboard credenza or bar cabinet designed by Arthur Umanoff for Cavalier Furniture. The credenza features st...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Umanoff Credenzas

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Walnut

Arthur Umanoff credenzas for sale on 1stDibs.

Arthur Umanoff credenzas 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 Arthur Umanoff credenzas, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original credenzas by Arthur Umanoff were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 1970s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider credenzas by Milo Baughman, William Doezema, and Warren Platner. Prices for Arthur Umanoff credenzas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $5,499 and can go as high as $11,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,995.