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Edward Wormley used a variety of materials over the course of his career. Among them were laminated wood, brass, marble and silk. Not an axiomatic modernist, Wormley deeply appreciated traditional design, and consequently, his vintage seating, storage cabinets, bar carts and other work have an understated warmth and a timeless quality that sets them apart from other furnishings of the era. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Edward Wormley furniture.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
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Edward Wormley for Dunbar - Mid Century Angled Sofa - Model 5305
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Decatur, GA
Large angled sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950s. Model 5305. White oak legs with brass sabots.
New foam and taupe linen blend upholstery. Excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen, Oak
Pair Restored Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut & Leather 8-Drawer Cabinets
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair of dressers was designed by decorated design icon Edward Wormly for equally revered manufacturer Dunbar Furniture. Known for hundreds of successful designs and exceptional ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Oak and Cane Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in New Windsor, NY
A set of four distinct oak and cane back dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Berne, Indiana. Each chair still retains the gold metal tag on the underside of each sea...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak, Cane
Edward Wormley Model 4907 sofa for Dunbar Mid Century
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, the Model 4907 sofa exemplifies the designer’s masterful balance of modern restraint and traditional comfort. Introduced in the mid-20th centur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Expertly Restored - Edward J. Wormley Night Stands with Bookshelves for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Gorgeous Set of 10 Vintage Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Atlanta, GA
The rarest of the rare, an exceptional, meticulously restored set of ten (10) cane back Klismos dining chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture, circa 1948. The set consists of ...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut


