$5,560
Alexandria Chair
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Martyn Lawrence Bullard's custom Alexandria chair. This ebonized side chair has wonderful decorative carvings inspired by an Anglo-Indian chair presented to Queen Alexandria.
Edward Wormley Alexandria Chair by Dunbar, Mid-Century, 1955
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Alexandria Chair. Newly refinished and re-upholstered.
Upholstery, Wood
Four Alexandria Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Elegant Modern at Its Best
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of 4 Alexandria Chairs designed by Edward Wormley. One of Wormley's most coveted designs.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Completely Original Alexandria Chair Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Kansas City, MO
All original example of the Alexandria Chair designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Mahogany, Leather
Pair of "Alexandria" Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this 1960s pair of "Alexandria" armchairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. They feature elegantly sinuous frames sculpted from solid mahogany with black satin ...
Upholstery, Wood
$38,000 / set
Four Dunbar Alexandria Chairs by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare set of four Dunbar Alexandria occasional chairs, model 6004, designed by Edward Wormley.
Walnut
Alexandria, VA Attributed 18th Century Mahogany Side Chair
Located in Richmond, VA
Alexandria, VA attributed 18th century mahogany side chair with typical flat top/serpentine bottom crest rail.
Mahogany
Edward Wormley Dunbar Alexandria Armchairs, Mahogany & Walnut, 1960
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Alexandria" Arm Chairs, Model 6004, circa 1960, mahogany and walnut frame with burgundy vinyl seat, "Edward Wormley for Dunbar" label to underside....
Upholstery, Mahogany, Walnut
Edward Wormley Dunbar Alexandria Armchairs, Mahogany & Walnut, 1960
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Alexandria" Arm Chairs, Model 6004, circa 1960, mahogany and walnut frame with burgundy vinyl seat, "Edward Wormley for Dunbar" label to underside....
Upholstery, Mahogany, Walnut
Edward Wormley Alexandria Chair
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Dunbar Alexandria chair model 6004 designed designed by Edward Wormley.
Walnut
Alexandria Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Co.
By Edward Wormley
Located in San Francisco, CA
Alexandria chair designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Co.
Walnut
Alexandria Chair by Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
A classic Janus design by Edward Wormley. Sculptural mahogany frame and seat in original condition. Bought at a furniture show at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago the underside of ...
Alexandria Chair By Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An uncommon and elegant sculptural armchair in light walnut having a curved back rest, serpentine front legs that continue into arms, and a floating oval seat cushion of buttoned lea...
Walnut, Leather
the Alexandria Chair by Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare light walnut "Alexandria" armchair with serpentine front legs that continue into arms, and a blue upholstered, buttoned oval seat. by Dunbar.
Walnut, Upholstery
Pair of Dunbar Alexandria Chairs by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Pair of rare Dunbar Alexandria occasional chairs, model 6004, designed by Edward Wormley.
Pair Dessin Fournir Alexandria Walnut Regency Armchairs
By Dessin Fournir
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The Alexandria chairs feature a gracefully curved barrel back form with an exposed solid wood frame.
Brass
Dunbar "Alexandria" Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Extremely rare armchair designed by Edward Wormley. Original bright ribbed velvet upholstery and finish. Signed.
Wood, Fabric
Set of 4 Edward Wormley Alexandria Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Four Wormley Alexandria Chairs
Walnut, Velvet
One Dunbar Alexandria Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a beautiful original Alexandria chair by Dunbar. There is only one.
Wood
Edward Wormley Dunbar Alexandria Chair
By Edward Wormley
Located in Baltimore, MD
This stunning Edward Wormley Alexandria chair has beautiful curved arms and saber-style legs.
Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Alexandria Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Alexandria Chair in Ebony Stain and Bermuda Blue Patent Leather Seat.
Wood, Leather
Wormley Alexandria Chair
Located in New York, NY
From Edward Wormley's important Janus Collection for Dunbar. Ebonized mahogany chair is a sculptural play of neoclassical references. Newly polished and retaining perfectly aged ori...
Wood, Leather
Pair Wormley Alexandria Chairs
Located in New York, NY
From Edward Wormley's important Janus Collection for Dunbar. Each ebonized mahogany chair is a sculptural play of neoclassical references. Newly polished and retaining perfectly aged...
Wood, Leather
Alexandria chair by Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed with applied gold rectangular manufacturer's label to underside: [Dunbar Berne, Indiana].
Mahogany, Upholstery
Pair Of Edward Wormley Alexandria Chairs
Located in Portland, OR
Wormley at his finest.
Walnut, Leather
Pair of Edward Wormley Alexandria Chairs
Located in Portland, OR
Rare and wonderfull Wormley design for Dunbar.
Leather
A Set of Eight Ed Wormley for Dunbar 'Alexandria' Chairs.
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Each with tapering square shaped, curved legs and arms with saber feet, supported a curved back rail and oval upholstered seat.
Mahogany
Alexandria chairs model 6004, set of six by Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed with gold rectangular maufacturer's label to underside of each example: [Dunbar Berne, Indiana].
Walnut, Leather
$6,591 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Espresso Brown Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
Roger Capron, Coffee Table, Wood, Ceramic, France, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and beige ceramic tile coffee table designed and produced by Roger Capron, France, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.75"H x 51.625"W x 24.5"D All items ship from Hig...
Ceramic, Wood
$4,000 / item
H 18 in W 60 in D 18 in
Sculptural ICO Bench Series 60 in Natural Walnut by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
The ICO Bench is a sophisticated reinterpretation of Ico Ponti’s modernism, where architectural form meets modern functionality. Defined by its signature angled legs and subtle metal...
Walnut, Oak
Paolo Buffa, Walnut Mid-Century Daybed, Italy 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Argelato, BO
Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Rare and very elegant wooden daybed Varnished walnut and fabric Model created circa 1940 H 58 × L 205 × W 95 cm Paolo Buffa was an Italian furniture des...
Velvet, Walnut
Set of 4 T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos chairs with sculptural walnut frames, double stretcher bases and newly upholstered.
Fabric, Walnut
$5,758 / set
H 23.63 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Oiled Walnut by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Walnut veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustable sh...
Wood
$13,344 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
$26,500
H 31.5 in W 111 in D 43 in
Oasis Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Very Rare. Priced for Reupholstery.
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare, Iconic "Oasis Sofa" designed by Edward Wormley and manufactured by Dunbar, 1950s. Super stylish curved design that's both functional and comfortable. This ultra rare example ...
Upholstery
No. 4735 Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Set of Four
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Roanoke, VA
Rare set of four No. 4735 Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Chairs were acquired from estate with full Edward Wormley for Dunbar dining set. Rarely seen!
Textile
$8,500 / set
H 32.5 in W 23.5 in D 25 in
Rare set of Eight 1950s MCM Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dining Armchairs
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rare set of 8 dining room or conference armchairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, model number 842, in mahogany with original red velvet seats. All original, minor touch up prior to s...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Lisbon Bed
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Martyn Lawrence Bullard custom Lisbon bed. The Lisbon bed is inspired from an original 18th century piece. It's intricate details have been masterfully copied making this bed an el...
Hardwood
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