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Dunbar Constellation

Dunbar Constellation Table Ca' 1960's
By Roger Sprunger
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare "Constellation" tripod table designed by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar. Ca' 1960's, made of ash
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Vintage 1960s American Modern End Tables

Materials

Ash

Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Constellation, Mid Century, Side Table
By Edward Wormley
Located in South Jordan, UT
Heavily patinated, unique Edward Wormley “Constellation” Side Table for Dunbar, Mid-20th Century
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Ash, Walnut

Dunbar Tripod Table Edward Wormley Constellation Group
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Fraser, MI
Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Ebonized Walnut, Ash Legs, Black Formica Top.
Category

Vintage 1960s Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Constellation Tripod Table Walnut Ash In the Style of Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Fraser, MI
Tripod cocktail table with Constellation top. Walnut Top. Ash legs. Made by Indiana for Modern
Category

Early 2000s Side Tables

Materials

Ash, Walnut

Pair Constellation Tripod Tables Walnut In the Style of Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Fraser, MI
Pair Tripod cocktail tables with Constellation top. Walnut legs and top. Made by Indiana for Modern
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Early 2000s Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Pair Constellation Tripod Tables Walnut and Ash In the Style of Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Fraser, MI
Pair Tripod cocktail tables with Constellation top. Walnut top and Ash legs. Made by Indiana for
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Early 2000s Side Tables

Materials

Walnut, Ash

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1950s Dunbar Constellation Table
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Dunbar Constellation table by Edward Wormley. Sculptural wood frame with a laminated top.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Constellation Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Constellation table. Rare table in wonderful condition. Original Dunbar
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

A Pair of Dunbar Constellation Tables
By Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare pair of Dunbar "Constellation" tables, model #479. Walnut, laminated ash legs, Formica, made
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Ash

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Constellation Table
By Edward Wormley
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Edward Wormley for Dunbar ‘constellation’ table, circa late 1950s. This lovely example has bentwood
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

A Pair of Signed Dunbar Constellation Tables #479
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of signed, Dunbar constellation tables, model #479.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Gueridon

Materials

Ash, Walnut

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Constellation Tables
By Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar constellation tables.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern End Tables

A Pair of Edward Wormley Dunbar Constellation Tables
By Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Constellation" tables. Both signed with the big "D" Dunbar
Category

Vintage 1960s American End Tables

Materials

Walnut, Ash, Laminate

Dunbar Constellation Tables
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of unusual, Parsons style "Constellation" tables by Dunbar. Orange laquer with circular
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Vintage 1960s American Modern End Tables

Dunbar Constellation Tables
Dunbar Constellation Tables
H 15.25 in W 20.25 in D 20.25 in
Dunbar "Constellation" Cube Tables
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare "Constellation" cube tables by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Dunbar "Constellation" Cube Tables
Dunbar "Constellation" Cube Tables
H 20 in W 20 in D 20 in
Dunbar Constellation Side Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare walnut side table with constellation top. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

Dunbar Constellation Side Table
Dunbar Constellation Side Table
H 22 in W 26 in D 18 in
Dunbar Constellation Wedge Tables
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare pair of Constellation Tables in wedge form. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Dunbar Constellation Wedge Tables
Dunbar Constellation Wedge Tables
H 22 in W 21 in D 20 in
Dunbar Constellation Table
By Roger Sprunger
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare "Constellation" table designed by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern End Tables

Materials

Ash

Dunbar ‘Constellation’ Table
By Edward Wormley
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare and sculptural Edward Wormley design "Constellation" table for Dunbar. Very good original
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Edward Wormley Dunbar "Constellation" Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic gueridon by Edward Wormley for Dunbar known as the "Constellation" table.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Ash, Walnut

Dunbar "Constellation" Side Table
By Edward Wormley
Located in San Francisco, CA
Edward Wormley design "Constellation" side table for Dunbar Furniture Co. Excellent vintage
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Dunbar Constellation Side Table, Model #479
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Roger Sprunger design constellation side table for Dunbar, labeled. Very good condition, Model #479.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ash

Pair of Dunbar Constellation Tables
By Roger Sprunger
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of classic "Constellation" tables by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar, circa 1960s. Signed with the
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Edward Wormley End Table
By Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Wormley for Dunbar Constellation Table model 479
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut, Plastic

Edward Wormley End Table
Edward Wormley End Table
H 19 in Dm 13 in
Edward Wormley Constellation Table for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Edward Wormley design constellation side table for Dunbar Furniture, USA. Elegant little table
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Laminate, Mahogany

Constellation Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Constellation occasional table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Literature: Dunbar, manufacturer's
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Laminate, Rosewood, Walnut

Edward Wormley Constellation Table for Dunbar, circa 1962
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Edward Wormley Constellation occasional table model 479 for Dunbar, circa 1962. The table top
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Laminate, Ash, Walnut

Pair of Constellation End Tables by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
. Black lacquered wood top with "constellation" inserts.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Constellation Table By Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare Constellation side table deigned by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Side Tables

Rare Edward Wormley "Constellation" Table for Dunbar
Located in New York, NY
Rare Edward Wormley "Constellation" table for Dunbar. Features a circular black bakelite top with
Category

Vintage 1950s American Side Tables

Materials

Bakelite, Walnut

Constellation Table by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in San Mateo, CA
Small snack table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. The base on this table is laminated ash
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut, Ash, Resin

Edward Wormley Rare "Constellation Table" 1950s, Signed
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Rare "Constellation Table" No. 479 in black with laminated ash legs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Converso Display Pedestal
By Roger Sprunger, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
The Pedestal stand pictured was made using the same process employed in making the "Constellation
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals and ...

Converso Display Pedestal
Converso Display Pedestal
H 38 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
Wormley Inspired
Located in Chicago, IL
The Pedestal stand pictured was made using the same process employed in making the "Constellation
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Side Tables

Wormley Inspired
Wormley Inspired
H 18 in W 16 in D 16 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Constellation Table, Model 479, 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Amarillo, TX
Dunbar "Constellation" table USA, 1950s. Signed with applied gold 'D' manufacturer's label
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Laminate, Ash, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Constellation Table on Tripod Like Bent Wood Legs MINT
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Constellation Table on Tripod Like Bent Wood Legs MINT
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Oak

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Constellation Model 479 Mid Century Side Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Constellation Model 479 Mid Century Side Table This side table measures
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Constellation Model 479 Mid Century Side Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare Edward Wormley Constellation Side table with a white lacquer top with a "constellation" in
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Richard Sprunger Constellation Table for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Richard Springer design "Constellation" table for Dunbar. Perfect for drinks or a single side table
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ash

'Constellation' Side Table Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1960s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare model 479 'Constellation' side table designed by Edward Womley for Dunbar, designed and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Constellation Side Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Stamford, CT
A Constellation side table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Rare "Constellation" Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Rare "Constellation" side occasional table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ash, Resin, Walnut

Constellation Side Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Stamford, CT
A Constellation side table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Constellation Tripod Table Ash Walnut In the Style of Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Fraser, MI
Tripod cocktail table with Constellation top. Walnut legs. Ash top. Made by Indiana for Modern
Category

Early 2000s Side Tables

Materials

Ash, Walnut

Pair of Dunbar Constellation Tables
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Dunbar constellation tables marked with gold tag and shipping label. These tables were
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Vintage 1950s American Side Tables

Materials

Ash, Resin

Edward Wormley for Dunbar, "Constellation" Side Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Single Edward Wormley for Dunbar, "Constellation" side table. The original Dunbar plaque on verso.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

An Edward Wormley for Dunbar 'Constellation' Occasional Table.
Located in New York, NY
The small circular table top with black laminate, inlaid with numerous irregular sized circles of walnut, raised on curved ash legs.
Category

Vintage 1950s American End Tables

Materials

Walnut, Ash

Pair of Rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar Constellation Tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Lacquer over Mahogany V Shaped Side Tables. "Constellation" Tables with Leather Sabots.
Category

Vintage 1950s American End Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Lacquer, Leather

Pair of Inlaid Constellation Tables by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early pair of constellation tables are in great original condition. Both tables have their
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Rare inlaid Constellation Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Excellent
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
original metal Dunbar tag. The celestial wood inlaid design on the top gives the name, "Constellation" to
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Gesso, Wood

Edward Wormley "Constellation" Table for Dunbar
Located in Cathedral City, CA
base.Retains "Dunbar" brass tag.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Side Tables

Constellation Gueridon by Edward J Wormley for Dunbar
Located in New York, NY
The Constellation occasional table with circular wood inlaid in to a black lacquered top on stained
Category

Vintage 1950s American Gueridon

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

Edward Wormley Custom Made Constellation Table for Dunbar
Located in Easton, PA
Custom ordered variation on Edward Wormley's iconic constellation table with a tripod pedestal base
Category

Vintage 1950s American Tables

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Constellation Table
By Edward Wormley
Located in Providence, RI
Cocktail side table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. Laminate top that displays a
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate, Mahogany

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Dunbar Constellation For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the dunbar constellation you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, walnut and ash, every dunbar constellation was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer dunbar constellation, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A dunbar constellation is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Edward Wormley, Dunbar and Roger Sprunger each produced at least one beautiful dunbar constellation that is worth considering.

How Much is a Dunbar Constellation?

Prices for a dunbar constellation can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $5,300 and can go as high as $15,000, while the average can fetch as much as $6,000.

Finding the Right Side-tables for You

While the range of styles and variety of materials have broadened over time, the priceless functionality of side tables has held true.

Antique and vintage side tables are an integral accent to our seating and provide additional, necessary storage in our homes. They can be a great foundation for that perfect focal piece of art that you want all your guests to see as you congregate for cocktails in the living room. Side tables are indeed ideal as a stage for your decorative objects or plants in your library or your study, and they are a practical space for the novel or stack of design magazines you keep close to your sofa.

Sure, owning a pair of side tables isn’t as imperative as having a coffee table in the common area, though most of us would struggle without them. Those made of metal, stone or wood are frequently featured in stylish interiors, and if you’re shopping for side tables, there are a couple of things to keep in mind.

With respect to the height of your side tables, a table that is as high as your lounge chair or the arm of your couch is best.

Some folks are understandably fussy about coherence in a living room area, but coherence doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t mix and match. Feel free to introduce minimalist mid-century modern wooden side tables designed by Paul McCobb alongside your contemporary metal coffee table. If you think it isn’t possible to pair a Hollywood Regency–style side table with a contemporary sofa, we’re here to tell you that it is. Even a leggy side table can balance a chunky sofa well. Try to keep a limited color palette in mind if you’re planning on mixing furniture styles and materials, and don’t be afraid to add a piece of abstract art to shake things up.

As far as the objects you’re planning to place on your side tables, if you have heavy items such as stone or sculptures to display, a fragile glass-top table would not be an ideal choice. Think about what material would best support your collectibles and go with that. If it’s a particularly small side table, along with a tall, sleek floor lamp, it can make for a great way to fill a corner of the room you wouldn’t otherwise easily be able to populate.

Whether you are looking for an antique 19th-century carved oak side table or a vintage rattan side table (because rattan never went away!), the collection on 1stDibs has you covered —  find Art Deco side tables, bamboo side tables, travertine side tables and more today.