For 140 years, W. & J. Sloane was the furniture manufacturer of choice for the American elite. The company’s clientele included John D. Rockefeller and the White House. Vintage W. & J. Sloane lounge chairs, sofas and club chairs luxuriously combine the best of mid-century modern with the opulence of Louis XV style.
Scottish immigrant William Sloane founded the company in New York in 1843. Sloane was from the town of Kilmarnock, which was famous for its fine furniture and carpets. His younger brother, John, joined the company in 1852 and the name was changed to W. & J. Sloane to represent both siblings. Sloane’s son, Douglas, joined soon after.
W. & J. Sloane rose to prominence by importing beautiful Persian carpets to the United States. It was the first company to do so. This garnered the attention of wealthy New York families, including the Whitneys and Vanderbilts. In the late 1800s, W. & J. Sloane began producing its own furniture. It added an antiques department and opened a decorating and upholstery department.
Over the first half of the 20th century, W. & J. Sloane continued to decorate for prominent families while also working on Hollywood movie sets and automobile interiors. The company established a branch in San Francisco and acquired the upscale California Furniture Company. During World War II, the company received contracts for the interior design of United States Navy Liberty ships.
Chef Julia Child worked at the company in 1935, and during the early 1950s, the firm employed Arthur Elrod, an immensely influential decorator who played an integral role in defining mid-century modernist interiors in Palm Springs. By the mid-1950s, ownership of the company was no longer in the hands of the Sloane family.
In 1983, W. & J. Sloane shuttered its downtown Washington store, which was followed by the closure of its flagship New York store in 1984.
On 1stDibs, find vintage W. & J. Sloane seating, case pieces and more.
Vintage Maitland Smith Carved Oak Console Table / Desk
By Maitland Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carved oak Vintage Maitland-Smith console table/writing desk with black marble tessellated top. In the style of George III. Signed/Stamp in the back. Overall great condition.
Marble
"18th Century Venetian Console, Hand-Carved Wood with Marble Top"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th Century Hand Carved and Handcrafted Venetian Console with Original Painted with Gilded Finish and Blue, Grey and White Marble Top, Available: Matching Pair
Marble, Gold Leaf
Antique French Console - Chippy Green Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This was part of a plate rack that has sold. Console remaining. Attaches to the wall with screws and has two front legs. Measures 50 x 32 x 12 Old chippy green paint. East coas...
Wood
"New, Heavily Distressed Ashen Oak Console Table, Double Column Legs"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made to Order Heavily Distressed and Antiqued Finish in Ashen Oak, Double Columns Turned Legs at each End and in the Middle, there is Solid Timber Brace running underneath perfect fo...
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
"Antique Louis XIV Coffee Table with Turned Leg, Hand-Carved, 19th Century"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Louis XIV Turned Leg Table
Wood, Hardwood
19th C. English Walnut Drop Leaf Table with Oval Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful example of early English walnut furniture with lovely color, beautiful ageing and with centre panel two drop leaves and fold out a...
Walnut
Spanish Carved Wood Console Table with Two Drawers Signed by Valenti, 1920s
Located in BÉTERA, ES
Elegant Spanish console table designed by Valenti, crafted in finely carved wood. The piece features a long rectangular top above a richly decorated apron with classical relief detai...
Iron
Antique English George III Console Table, Carved Wood, Circa 1750
Located in Queens, NY
English George III (18th Century) shaped rectangular table with carved fluted apron extending from the 2 sides to the front, flattened pierced scroll adornments at the interior corne...
Wood
Early 20th Century American Spanish Revival Mahogany Library Console Table
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th Century American Spanish Revival Mahogany Library or Console Table with a large hidden drawer. Measures: 41.5" in width, 24" in depth and 28.25" in height.
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Spanish Carved Console Table with Fluted Legs
Located in Miami, FL
Early 20th century carved Spanish console with fluted legs and a two drawers with hardware This table with character is of rare narrow depth. It is characteristic of Spanish Baroq...
Walnut
Spanish Oak Console Table with Two Drawers, 20th Century
Located in BÉTERA, ES
Handsome Spanish console table crafted in solid oak, featuring two drawers with geometric carved fronts, beautifully turned barley twist legs, and sturdy stretcher supports. Inspire...
Hardwood, Oak
Vintage 20th Century Antique Renaissance Revival Console Table
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Now this is furniture with a voice. An extraordinary carved Renaissance Revival style table featuring dramatic barley twist legs, Gothic-inspired arches, foliate carvings, and richly...
Walnut
