Edward Wormley Captains Chair for Dunbar, Model 5480
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Edward Wormley Captain's Chair for Dunbar Furniture, Model 5480. Elegant looking armchair perfect for a desk or bedroom corner.
Cane, Oak
5480 Captain's Chair designed by Edward Wormley for DUNBAR
By Edward Wormley
Located in High Point, NC
A chair is an argument about how to sit—and more broadly, how to live. The Captain's Chair by Edward Wormley makes its case with understated eloquence: that American furniture tradit...
Brass
1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Extension Dining Set 6 Chairs 2 Leaves
By Edward Wormley
Located in Monrovia, CA
1950s Dunbar, designer Edward Wormley extention dining table with 2 leaves model 5462 with 6 chairs model 5480.
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
A very well crafted arm chair with sculptural bent wood frame , woven caned backrest , brass details and upholstered seat cushion . This high styled chair is a statement piece in any...
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 Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
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 and constructed of laminated ash, caned backrest, brass detailing and newly upholster...
Set of Six Edward Wormley Model 5480 Cane and Ash Chairs Made by Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Stamford, CT
Six Ash and Brass chairs with caned tub backs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Model number 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 with newer upholstery.
Ash
Pair of Armchairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The current fabric is older but not original 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 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 by Edward Wormley executed in ash plywood with original cane and finish with a new...
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 Wormley in very good condition with newer faux leather seat.
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 by Edward Wormley executed in lacquered ash molded plywood with original cane and ...
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 recognizable designs.
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 ash frame with brass boots in all original condition.
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 with new ivory leather upholstery and new cane back.
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 vertical supports.
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. Laminated ash, canned backs, leather seats, brass.
Brass
Edward Wormley Chairs
Located in Baltimore, MD
Handsome pair Edward Wormley for Dunbar model 5480 "A" frame chairs. Deep espresso bentwood frames with tightly woven caned backrest, all accented with brass screws, dowels, and sab...
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.
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 with new ivory leather upholstery and new cane back.
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.
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.
Brass
$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 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
$651Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
$2,504 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
$1,698 / item
H 28 in W 36 in D 6 in
Fireplace Screen in Metal with a Blackened Steel Finish Customizable
By Redsoul
Located in Seattle, WA
The Court Screen is a modern metal fireplace screen cover that can be used flush fitted into the fireplace opening or can stand right outside a fireplace opening. It protects from sp...
Steel
$2,052 / item
H 40 in W 30 in D 0.03 in
"Vigne Fleurie" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"
Located in New York, NY
"Vigne Fleurie" is an exquisite limited edition fine art print that offers a modernist interpretation of a flowering vine set against a lush green colorfield. Each print is a view of...
Paper
$44,995 / set
H 39.5 in W 29 in D 33 in
Pair Janus Wing Chairs and Ottomans by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare set of "Janus" wing chairs and ottomans designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. One of his most iconic designs! In the Janus Collection Wormley modernized the lines of eighteen...
Velvet, Wood
$13,377 / 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
$9,882
H 25.99 in W 78.35 in D 35.04 in
Hans J. Wegner Danish Modern Daybed in Teak and Rattan GE7 Made at GETAMA, 1950s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA this amazing convertible daybed / sofa features a beautifully patinated teakwood frame and woven cane / rattan back seat which reveals a hidden spa...
Wool, Cane, Rattan, Teak
$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 Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
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
$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
The Chair by Hans Wegner Model JH501 for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans Wegner round chair model JH501 for Johannes Hansen, Denmark. Iconic chair by the master Hans Wegner and nick named "The Chair" after being featured in the JFK presidential debat...
Cane, Teak
Midcentury Dining Table by Paul Evans for Directional
By Paul Evans, Directional
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
$14,500 / set
H 33 in W 24.75 in D 26 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Moregaard Lounge Chairs Used on the Mad Men TV Series
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in San Francisco, CA
Peter Hvidt & Orla Moregaard design lounge chairs for France & Davorecksen, Denmark. These are from the Emmy and Golden Globe award winning television show Mad Men and were prominate...
Upholstery, Cane, Teak
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
Tommi Parzinger Credenza for Parzinger Originals
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in San Francisco, CA
Tommi Parzinger design Chinese red lacquer credenza with polished brass mounted hardware. High quality construction and attention to details, newly lacquered in the original color ...
Brass
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.