Edward Wormley Tuxedo Sofa
Restored Edward Wormley Tuxedo Sofa for Dunbar in yellow beige fabric, USA 1960s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Berlin, DE
Edward wormley tuxedo sofa for Dunbar, USA 1960s. Three-seat sofa with respectively three seat and
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H 28.75 in W 110.24 in D 33.47 in
Edward Wormley light beige Tuxedo Sofa for Dunbar, USA 1960s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Berlin, DE
Edward Wormley Tuxedo sofa for Dunbar, USA 1960s, Labeled. Three-seat sofa with respectively three
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Edward Wormley Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa in Great Plains Wool Velvet
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa in Great Plains, Wool Velvet "Dreamer Marigold" Sofa was stripped
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Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa in Holly Hunt Mohair
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A classic clean lined sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. We have updated with Great Plains Mohair
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
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Elegant Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Tuxedo Sofa, Project
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Elegant mid-century Edward Wormley for Dunbar sofa with skirt, on sculpted mahogany legs. You can't
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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H 88.88 in W 90.5 in D 35.5 in
Clean Lined Tuxedo Sofa in the manner of Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Tuxedo Sofa, in the manner of Edward Wormley for Dunbar, unsigned, American, circa
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
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One Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa by Edward Wromley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mid-Century Modern Tuxedo sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Down cushions with a textured
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1950s Edward Wormley Dunbar Green Wool Sofa model 5138 Mahogany Base (2 avail)
By Edward Wormley
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A 1950s tuxedo, even arm sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, model 5138. The sofa floats on a solid
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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H 31 in W 91.75 in D 33 in
Long 2-Piece Vintage Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Attributed
By Directional, Edward Wormley
Located in Miami, FL
Long 2-Piece Vintage Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Attributed
Offered for sale is a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Pair of Matching Mid-Century Modern Tufted Tuxedo Sofas
By Edward Wormley
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Pair of fabulous midcentury sofas in the style of Edward Wormley design for Dunbar.
circa 1960s
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Classic Modernist Tuxedo Sofa, , even-arm by Hendredon
By Henredon, Edward Wormley
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful and unusual,, Vintage late 1940s ,,early 1950s Tuxedo ,even-arm sofa manufactured by
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Vladimir Kagan Crescent Lounge Chair in Ivory Boucle and Black Leather, 1970's
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
an Edward Wormley, Dunbar coffee table; and not only does this piece make a statement, it steals the
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Chrome
H 29 in W 32.5 in D 32.5 in
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Edward Wormley Tuxedo Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal edward wormley tuxedo sofa for your home. A edward wormley tuxedo sofa — often made from fabric, wood and upholstery — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the edward wormley tuxedo sofa you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A edward wormley tuxedo sofa is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Edward Wormley, Dunbar and Maharam each produced at least one beautiful edward wormley tuxedo sofa that is worth considering.
How Much is a Edward Wormley Tuxedo Sofa?
The average selling price for a edward wormley tuxedo sofa at 1stDibs is $7,225, while they’re typically $616 on the low end and $15,000 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right sofas for You
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique, new or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.
Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.
With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.
Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.
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