Dunbar Party Sofa
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Party Sofa Model 5407 in Dark Gray Leather
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Edward Wormley's iconic party sofa for Dunbar. Reupholstered in dark gray leather. A super
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, The Party Sofa, Model 5407, for Reupholstery.
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid-century sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Party sofa, Model 5407, United States, 1950
Category
Antique 1650s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Rare Signed Dunbar Chesterfield Party Sofa Jack Lenor Larsen Midcentury
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Rare signed Dunbar Chesterfield party sofa with original Jack Lenor Larsen. We have never seen
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Brass
Handsome Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Style Chesterfield Tufted Party Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Dunbar style tufted Chesterfield party sofa. We love the thick squarish rolled arms and
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Wood, Upholstery
Party Sofa in Original Jack Lenor Larson Fabric by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Classic Dunbar sofa by Edward Wormley that has been ensconced in plastic since leaving the
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 25 in W 110 in D 36 in
Party Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in Original Leather
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A party sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in original buttery soft light tan leather
Category
Vintage 1950s Sofas
Materials
Leather
Pair of Party Sofas by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in Original Leather
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful pair of party sofas designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in original buttery soft
Category
Vintage 1950s Sofas
Materials
Leather
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Edward Wormley for Dunbar Custom Tuxedo Sofa, Plinth Base, Modern Minimalism
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
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By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
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By Edward Wormley
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
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By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
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Edward Wormley for Dunbar, sofa 'Party' model 5407, beige fabric, United States, 1950s.
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Green Party Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1954
By Edward Wormley
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Dunbar Party Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the dunbar party sofa you’re looking for. Each dunbar party sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, upholstery and velvet. Your living room may not be complete without a dunbar party sofa — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A dunbar party sofa, designed in the Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made dunbar party sofa has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Edward Wormley and Dunbar are consistently popular.
How Much is a Dunbar Party Sofa?
Prices for a dunbar party sofa can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $2,500 and can go as high as $48,000, while the average can fetch as much as $12,000.
Finding the Right sofas for You
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique, new or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.
Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.
With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.
Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.
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