Image source: Audo Copenhagen — Umanoff
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Collection Story
Origin
The Umanoff Collection gathers designs by Arthur Umanoff (1923–1985), the American industrial designer associated with the American midcentury modern movement. The Umanoff Planter was designed in 1961, and the Side Table and Nesting Side Table date to the 1950s.
Design Language
The pieces pair a few honest materials: walnut and brass on the Side Table, walnut with coloured laminate on the Nesting Side Table, powder coated steel with handwoven rattan on the Planter, black powder coated steel with leather on the Wine Rack, and brass with walnut on the Pendant. Several are described as reissues.
Key Pieces
The Side Table, Nesting Side Table, Wine Rack, Planter in three sizes and Pendant make up the range.
Pieces in this collection
Umanoff Pendant
Umanoff Pendant: geometric brushed brass and solid walnut give a soft glow downward.
Umanoff Side Table
Round walnut side table with a brushed brass rim and tripod frame, Ø 43 x H 45 cm.
Umanoff Nesting Side Table
Triangular nesting side table in solid walnut with a laminate top, W 45.5 x D 42.6 x H 41 cm.