Edward Wormley Captains Chair for Dunbar, Model 5480
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in San Francisco, CA
Edward Wormley Captain's Chair for Dunbar Furniture, Model 5480. Elegant looking armchair perfect
Cane, Oak
5480 Captain's Chair designed by Edward Wormley for DUNBAR
By Edward Wormley
Located in High Point, NC
most innovative period at DUNBAR, this Captain's Chair represents a masterful distillation of the
Brass
$58,800 / set
H 33 in W 26 in D 26 in
1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Extension Dining Set 6 Chairs 2 Leaves
By Edward Wormley
Located in Monrovia, CA
leaves 84 inches in diameter. Edward Wormley for Dunbar model 5480 sculpted a-frame armchairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Dunbar 5480 Sculpted Armchair
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Dunbar 5480 sculpted armchair. Leather seat.
Wood
Dunbar Captains Compass Chair model # 5480 by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Cincinnati, OH
example . Retains the original brass tag from the Dunbar Furniture company who's furniture was the best
Brass
Sold
H 31.5 in W 24.5 in D 25 in
Pair of 1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cane Back Brass Armchairs Model 5480
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of Model 5480 brass stiletto cane chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture
Brass
Sold
H 32.29 in W 24.41 in D 24.81 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Pair of Armchairs, Model 5480, circa 1955
By Edward Wormley
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Berne, Indiana. Pair of armchairs model No. 5480 , designed mid-1950s
Set of Six Edward Wormley Model 5480 Cane and Ash Chairs Made by Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Stamford, CT
5480 with green Dunbar labels.
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain’s Chairs
By Edward Wormley
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Edward Wormley design captain's chairs for Dunbar, model 5480. In very good original finish
Ash
Pair of Armchairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and in excellent condition. Dunbar catalogue number 5480.
Brass
EDWARD WORMLEY
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar (model 5480) Pair of Armchairs
Brass
Edward Wormley Captain's Chair for Dunbar, Model 5480
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Edward Wormley design armchair or Captain's chair for Dunbar, Model 5480. Elegant and iconic design
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain's Chair Model 5480
By Edward Wormley
Located in San Francisco, CA
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain's chair or armchair, model 5480. Classic and elegant design by
Brass
Edward Wormley Captain's Chair for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in San Francisco, CA
Edward Wormley design armchair or Captain's chair for Dunbar, Model 5480. Elegant and iconic design
Upholstery, Oak, Plywood
Captains Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Round Rock, TX
Absolutely lovely captains arm chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Model 5480 may be Wormleys most
Brass
Open Arm Chair #5480, by Ed Wormley for Dunbar
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, sculptural arm chair of dark stained, laminated ash. caned back, brass feet and mounts. *To see our entire inventory, www.donzella.com
Edward Wormley For Dunbar 5480 Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Original Edward Wormley for Dunbar 5480 Armchairs with original Dunbar fabric.Cane back, laminated
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar 5480 Sculpted Lounge Chair, circa 1955
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Edward Wormley for Dunbar style 5480 sculpted armchair, circa 1955. Fully restored, ebonized frame
Leather, Cane
Pair of Edward Wormley Chairs # 5480 For Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model # 5480 cane back chair is suspended in laminated ash cradles with tall brass shoes and brass
Brass
An Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cane Backed Armchair, #5480.
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
The curved cane backed and sides, with tapering angled legs with brass sabots, supporting a pink leather seat.
Brass
Pair of Lounge Chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in TUJUNGA, CA
Pair of lounge chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Company. Model 5480
Brass
Edward Wormley Chairs
Located in Baltimore, MD
Handsome pair Edward Wormley for Dunbar model 5480 "A" frame chairs. Deep espresso bentwood frames
Brass
Elegant Pair of Dunbar 5480 Chairs
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Providence, RI
Pair of Dunbar model number 5480 chairs in ash and brass, circa 1962. Arguably one of Wormley's
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar 5480 Sculpted Lounge Chair, circa 1955
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Edward Wormley for Dunbar style 5480 sculpted armchair, circa 1955. Fully restored, ebonized frame
Leather, Cane
Sold
H 33 in W 26 in D 26 in
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar 5480 Sculpted Lounge Chairs, circa 1955
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Edward Wormley for Dunbar style 5480 pair of sculpted armchairs, circa 1955. Fully restored
Brass
Pair Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5480 Chairs
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An iconic Edward Wormley design, the ‘A-Frame' chair is a wonderful example of Wormley’s expertise in mixing materials into sophisticated, architectural forms. Employing dark stain...
Leather, Bentwood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair of Sculpted Armchairs, circa 1955
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Style 5480 pair of sculpted armchairs, circa 1955. Fully restored
Brass
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
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 Glendale, 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
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$36,000 / set
H 30 in W 24.75 in D 23 in
Set of Six Cane Back Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1940s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant and unusual set of six dining chairs with a cane wrapped barrel back and an upholstered seat atop four slender legs.
Upholstery, Mahogany
$5,395Sale Price / set|35% Off
H 37.75 in W 21.75 in D 18.25 in
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, 4 Side-Chairs & 2 Arm-Chairs
By John Widdicomb
Located in Huntington, NY
A Set of 6 John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern dining chairs, 4 side-chairs & 2 arm-chairs Measure: Seat height 17.5.
Naugahyde, Walnut
Midcentury Dining Table by Paul Evans for Directional
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning vintage dining table by Paul Evans for Directional. Beautiful patchwork burl wood design that sits on a pedestal base with chrome trim. This dining table includes two leaves...
Chrome
Carlo de Carli Lounge Chair for M.Singer & Sons
By Carlo di Carli
Located in San Francisco, CA
Carlo de Carli design lounge chair for M.Singer & Sons, Italy. Elegant lounge chair in a sculpted fruitwood frame with interesting angles and rounded edges. Newly refinished in dar...
Upholstery, Fruitwood
$9,500 / set
H 29.75 in W 16 in D 19.5 in
Pair of Rare Edward Wormley Dunbar for Modern Elegant Nightstands or End Tables
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rare and very elegant pair of nightstands or end tables designed by Edward Wormley in dark stained mahogany with travertine tops, single drawer has open circular brass pull, from his...
Travertine, Brass
$12,000 / set
H 32.5 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in
Set of "Y" Armchairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, C. 1950s
By Edward Wormley
Located in Westport, CT
A set of "Y" armchairs, designed by the Iconic Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950-1959. Completely restored, fitted with new caning, walnut frame work fully restored, stained in d...
Brass
Edward Wormley A-Frame Armchair for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dark walnut "A-Frame" armchair with tapered legs and brass capped feet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA, c.1960s. The seat cushion has been reupholstered with a sage green mohair - ...
Brass
Early Ib Kofod-Larsen Lounge Chair, Model 4346
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early and rare lounge chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen Model 4346 for Frits Hansen, Denmark. Signature sculpted solid teak exposed frame making the chair both eye catching and structurally s...
Upholstery, Teak
$32,000 / set
H 33 in W 27 in D 30 in
Finn Juhl NV-45 Scandinavian Lounge Chairs in Walnut and Black Leather 1950s
By Baker Furniture Company, Finn Juhl
Located in Dallas, TX
Original vintage pair of NV-45 lounge chairs by Finn Juhl in lacquered walnut & waxed leather, designed in Denmark in 1945 and manufactured circa 1955 for the Baker Furniture Company...
Leather, Walnut
Niels Clausen Nightsands for NC Mobler
By Niels Clausen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Niels Clausen design nightstands for NC Mobler, Sweden. Simple clean design nightstands with sculpted drawer pulls on tapering legs. Lovely condition ready to be installed an...
Teak
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Classic Burlwood Dining Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover timeless elegance with this classic parsons style dining table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Table has two 18" leaves, extending its 66" width to a remarkable 102" for all y...
Burl
$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
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