Mid-century furniture by Warren McArthur

Warren McArthur was an American industrial and furniture designer who specialized in aluminum tubular furniture during the 1930s. He was born in Chicago in 1885 and graduated from Cornell University with a degree in mechanical engineering. After several years in Phoenix, he moved to Los Angeles in 1929. His Art Deco furniture designs soon became iconic Hollywood fixtures.

McArthur's furniture was characterized by its sleek lines and minimalist aesthetic. He often used aluminum tubing, which was a relatively new material at the time. His most famous designs include the "Streamline" chair, the "Aerodynamic" sofa, and the "Contour" table.

McArthur's furniture was praised for its beauty and functionality. It was also seen as a symbol of the modern age. His designs were featured in magazines such as Vogue and Architectural Digest, and they were also exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.

McArthur continued to more... design furniture until his death in 1961. His work is still considered to be some of the finest examples of mid-century modern furniture. less...