Dunbar Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
American
Revered for its handcrafted and highly collectible mid-century modern sofas, coffee tables and other furnishings, Dunbar Furniture was founded in 1910 in Berne, Indiana, but it didn’t gain widespread recognition until the ’30s, following the introduction of its president to a designer who would leave an indelible mark on the company’s legacy: Edward Wormley.
After a stint at the Art Institute of Chicago, the Oswego, Illinois-born Wormley worked as an interior designer for Marshall Field’s before joining Dunbar in 1931. Initially focused on developing the company’s cheapest furniture line, which could be bought with soap coupons, he was soon leading Dunbar Furniture into a new era of residential furniture for modern American homes. He would serve as the company’s design director for over three decades, designing about 150 pieces each year.
During that time, he oversaw the production of designs in a wide range of materials, with influences ranging from Scandinavian modernism to Art Deco. There were modern upholstery pieces, like swiveling lounge chairs and low-slung sofas, and experiments with textural wood on bar carts and cabinets as well as minimal, sculptural tables and functional office furniture. A passionate collector of Tiffany Studios lamps, Wormley used their glass tiles in Dunbar tables in 1956. He also worked on the reproduction of pieces by designers such as Jean-Michel Frank and Richard Riemerschmid.
One standout Dunbar Furniture collection was Janus, introduced in the 1960s, with Austrian-born ceramicists Otto and Gertrud Natzler. These pieces see the Natzlers’ uniquely artful ceramic tiles set into several styles of wooden tables. They remain some of the most sought-after mid-century modern Dunbar pieces on the vintage market today. During the peak of his design career and, indeed, the height of Dunbar Furniture’s history, Wormley amassed a whopping 30 Good Design awards between 1950 and 1955 through the “Good Design” exhibition, hosted by the Chicago Merchandise Mart and the Museum of Modern Art. Dunbar today produces a limited selection of archival Wormley designs, but many sales of original Dunbar pieces are through the resale market.
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Creator: Dunbar
Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Desk Chair
By Dunbar Furniture, Roger Sprunger
Located in Chicago, IL
Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Desk Chair, reupholstered with Spinneybeck Leather.
High quality structure and mechanisms, tilt swivels and is adjustable, Label on underside Metal "D" Dunb...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Chrome
Mid Century Executive Swivel Office Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Discover the pinnacle of mid-century design with this exquisite Executive Swivel Office Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, a testament to the era's innovation and Wormley's enduring...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Edward Wormley for Dunbar Executive Chair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Executive Chair with chrome plated steel base on castors, features button tufted back and headrest in original black leather, swivel functionality, and a ti...
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1960s American Vintage Dunbar Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Leather
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Leather Executive Chair Circa 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Peabody, MA
Leather executive swivel desk chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Rolling Task Chair by Dunbar Furniture Company
By Dunbar Furniture, Roger Sprunger
Located in Fraser, MI
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Rolling executive chair by Dunbar Furniture Company
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Roger Lee Sprunger for Dunbar Elegant Leather Office Chairs 10 Available
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture, Roger Sprunger
Located in Hudson, NY
10 available
Absolutely stunning butter soft leather Roger Sprunger for Dunbar office chairs on smooth gliding casters.
All original chairs are in very good condition - ready to ...
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Materials
Metal
Edward Wormley Executive Office Chair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Wormley for Dunbar “In Clover” 932 Executive chair button tufted leather, solid walnut base, brass casters, tilts and swivels with adjustable seat height.
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Leather, Wood
Architectural Designer Desk Chair By Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
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Wood shows some wear. I think will benefit from some touching up from a refinishe...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood
Roger Sprunger Desk Chair for Dunbar 1967
By Dunbar Furniture, Roger Sprunger
Located in New York, NY
Desk chair model No. 6738 in dark ash with seat upholstered in white linen by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar, American 1967. Refinished and reupholstered in white linen by Lobel Modern.
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Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tufted Cantilevered Desk Chair in Spinneybeck Saddle L
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar tufted cantilevered desk chair in spinneybeck saddle leather, reupholstered.
Also features solid walnut wood base and ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Desk Chair by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An adjustable and swiveling roll arm desk chair in the original brown leather, having a chromed four point base with casters.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Steel
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Dunbar office chairs and desk chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Dunbar office chairs and desk chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Dunbar office chairs and desk chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original office chairs and desk chairs by Dunbar were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider office chairs and desk chairs by George Nelson, Brickel Associates, and Nicos Zographos. Prices for Dunbar office chairs and desk chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $775 and can go as high as $9,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,238.
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Questions About Dunbar Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
- Where is Dunbar Furniture made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Dunbar furniture is made in High Point, North Carolina. The original location of the company was Berne, Indiana. Its relocation occurred after Currey & Co. bought Dunbar from founder James Wormley in 1970. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Dunbar furniture.