Dunbar Tete-a-Tete Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Tete-a-Tete sofa / daybed with walnut base and brass feet. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Vintage 1950s Daybeds
Mahogany
Dunbar Tete-a-Tete Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Tete-a-Tete sofa / daybed with walnut base and brass feet. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Mahogany
$14,500
H 27.5 in W 81 in D 28 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar “Tête-à-Tête” Sofa, Model 5009, circa 1955 Mid Century
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An elegant and sculptural Tête-à-Tête sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1955. This
Brass
Edward Wormley Tête-à-tête, Dunbar-1950s, model 5944
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Raleigh, NC
This classic mid-century tête-à-tête by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture allows two people to
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tet-a-Tete
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Iconic Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tet-a-Tete. Ready for fabric of your choice. Mahogany legs with
Brass
Dunbar Tête-à-Tête Sofa by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Dunbar tête-à-tête sofa by Edward Wormley.
Brass
Dunbar Tete-a-tete Sofa by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Dunbar Tete-a-tete sofa by Edward Wormley. Model 5944. Charcoal chenille velvet over refinished
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Dunbar Tête-à-Tête Sofa by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful new upholstery in a plush velvet. Hard to find and rarely available, a 1950s Dunbar tete
Upholstery, Mahogany
Dunbar Tete-a-tete Sofas by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Dunbar Tete-a-tete sofas by Edward Wormley. Model 5944. Original Jack Lenor Larsen printed
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tête-à-Tête Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
The Classic Edward Wormley for Dunbar tête-à-tête sofa in original upholstery.
Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Tête-à-Tête" Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic, full size Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Tete-a-Tete" sofa. Walnut frame, restored, original
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tete a Tete Sofa
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Original E.Wormley for Dunbar Tete-a-Tete classic sofa #5944, ca' 1960's. Base restored, fabric
Walnut, Upholstery
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tete a Tete Sofa
Located in East Hampton, NY
Fabulous Edward Wormley designed for Dunbar tete a tete style sofa....a very unusual statement
Wood, Muslin
Dunbar Tete a Tete Sofa by Edward Wormley, 1960
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Dunbar Tete a Tete Sofa by Edward Wormley, 1960. Newly reupholstered in a beautiful cut velvet
Velvet
Dunbar Tête-a-Tête
By Edward Wormley
Located in San Francisco, CA
Edward Wormley design for Dunbar Furniture Co. Tete-a-tete. Ebonized walnut frame with brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Tete-a-Tete" Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar known as "Tete-a-Tete". This is a rare short version.
Walnut, Upholstery
Dunbar Tete a Tete sofa designed by Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A classic Wormley design beautifully restored with down cushions and leather piping.
Dunbar Tete-a-Tete Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Tete-a-Tete sofa / daybed with walnut base and brass feet. Reupholstered in Holly hunt Riccardo
Walnut
Dunbar Tete-a-Tete Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Tete-a-Tete sofa / daybed with walnut base and brass feet. Reupholstered in Holly hunt / Teton
Fabric
Dunbar Tete-a-Tete Sofa attributed to Designer Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Dunbar's Model 5944 or Tete-a-Tete sofa, attributed to designer Edward Wormley in new natural linen
Leather, Linen, Wood
Edward Wormley Tete-a-Tete Sofa for Dunbar in Blue Leather
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Buffalo, NY
Amazing Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tete-a-Tete sofa in its original baby blue leather upholstery
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 27.5 in W 80 in D 27 in
Mid-Century Walnut & Platinum Velvet Tete-A-Tete by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
label is present underneath the seat of the Sofa and reads "Dunbar". Tete a Tete is a french term
Brass
Sold
H 27.5 in W 30.5 in D 74 in
Custom Settee Lounge Chair or Chaise in the Manner of Dunbar with Brass Detail
By Edward Wormley
Located in Hudson, NY
This piece was custom-made for a client by a furniture maker in NYC to in the manner of the Dunbar
Brass
Tete-a-Tete Sofa by Dunbar, 20th Century
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Hamburg, PA
A fabulous Tete-A-Tete Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. The sofa has lovely fabric that is in
Brass
Edward Wormley Tete-a-Tete Sofa for Dunbar White Boucle, 1950
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley Tete-a-Tete Sofa for Dunbar White Boucle, 1950. Restored and reupholstered in white
Brass
1960s Tete a Tete Conversation Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Traditional form reinterpreted with modern sensibilities by Wormley for his 1959 ‘New Career’ collection creating a new Classic in upholstered seating. Essentially two opposing, Laws...
Upholstery, Walnut
Tete-a-tete by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Tete a tete with mahogany base and brass feet. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Edward Wormley Tete-a-Tete Sofa for Dunbar
Located in Chicago, IL
Wormley Tete-e-Tete sofa for Dunbar Tufted upholstered sofa on wheels *price is COM
Edward Wormley Dunbar Style Tete-A-Tete, 1950s
By Edward Wormley
Located in Hamburg, PA
A Tete-A-Tete or daybed in the style of Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Great Mid-Century Modern form
Upholstery, Walnut
Tete-a-Tete attributed to Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A classic Tete-a-Tete form upholstered in natural linen and leather piping with down pillows
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tête-à-Tête Sofa (Model 5944) , circa 1950
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tête-à-Tête Sofa (Model 5944) , circa 1950 Offered for sale is a rare
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Dunbar Tete-a-Tete Sofa by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Tete-a-tete sofa / daybed designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully restored and upholstered in
Velvet
Edward Wormley Tete-a-Tete Sofa for Dunbar in Green Velvet & Mahogany
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Dunbar tête-à-tête sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Upholstered in a soft mossy olive
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Tete-a-Tete Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Tete-a-Tete sofa and daybed with walnut base and brass feet is a great example of Edward
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tete-a-Tete
By Edward Wormley
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tete-a-Tete
Wood, Upholstery
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tete a Tete
Located in New York, NY
Unpholstered seating ebonized wood base
Sold
H 28 in W 80 in D 28.5 in
Tête-à-tête Sofa in Gray Mohair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1960s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A Classic Edward Wormley design with signature Dunbar quality, this beautifully restored "Tête-à
Brass
Custom Tête-à-Tête after Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dorchester, MA
This piece was custom made by Machine Age in the style of Edward Wormley. It features walnut legs with stainless steel cuffs, and it is upholstered in Knoll Textile in Circa, color: ...
Charcoal
Rare Téte â Téte by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in New York, NY
rectangular form with squared ends.
Tête-à-tête Model 5944 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed with applied fabric manufacturer's label to decking: [Dunbar].
Brass
Rare Vintage Dunbar Edward Wormley Model 5944 Tete a Tete Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in Long Beach, CA
Rare Vintage Dunbar Edward Wormley Model 5944 Têtê-à-Têtê Sofa. Newer high quality upholstery is
Mahogany, Upholstery
Sold|$5,101
H 27.17 in W 85.44 in D 35.44 in
French Daybed by René Jean Caillette for Charron circa 1952
By René-Jean Caillette
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Elegant daybed by renowned French designer René Jean Caillette, a leading figure of the 1950s and a founding member of influential design groups such as the Saint Honoré Group, Grou...
Ash
Modular and Customizable Sofa 'Lapis' E019
By Emanuel Gargano, Amura Lab
Located in Paris, IDF
'Lapis' is a collection of sofas and seats with very organic and Minimalist shapes. Designer: Emanuel Gargano Maker: Amura Lab 'Lapis' can be made in several dimension and comb...
Leather, Wool, Cotton
$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
$2,075 / item


+ 1 moreH 0.75 in W 36 in D 6 in
Classic Picture Light Thin and Minimal Adjustable Brass Linear LED Sconce, UL
By Aurora Lampworks
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Our take on a classic Picture Light is a minimal design with one big advantage--it is able to rotate. The projected light is adjustable, allowing for greater versatility in lighting ...
Brass
Harvey Probber Style Chaise Lounge, Mid-Century Modern
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Harvey Probber, Edward Wormley
Located in Raleigh, NC
A stunning mid century modern chaise lounge newly upholstered in Kravet velvet. A piece most likely by Harvey Probber, although we have been unable to confirm. The frame is in very...
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Mid-Century Teak Sofa Bed with Storage Headboard, 1960s Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A versatile and functional example of Mid-Century design, this teak sofa bed offers both comfortable seating and convenient storage. Complete with a matching, detached headboard feat...
Teak, Upholstery
$24,500
H 29.53 in W 80.71 in D 29.93 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Daybed in Mahogany, Brass, and Blue-Grey Fabric
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, daybed, mahogany, reupholstered fabric, brass-plated aluminum, United States, 1950s. This rare design by Edward Wormley exemplifies his commitment to crea...
Aluminum, Brass
Italian Mohair Settee Sofa, Brown, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful mohair upholstered curved sofa with wooden legs. Perfect shape and size. In excellent condition, 1950s, Italy. Same era as: Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouve, Pierre Paulin...
Mohair, Wood
$22,000
H 100.4 in W 231.5 in D 19.3 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Modular Wall Unit in Walnut & Aluminum
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nelson for Herman Miller, modular wall unit model 'CSS', walnut, aluminium, glass, United States, 1959 Herman Miller introduced George Nelson’s Comprehensive Storage System (...
Aluminum
$10,324
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
2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
2 parts sofa in stainless steel with seating upholstered with a fabric by Dédar. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023.
Stainless Steel
$12,000 / set
H 17.5 in W 78 in D 39 in
Vintage circa 1985 Mies Van Der Rohe Barcelona Daybed with Zebra Rug
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
We collected this cult-favorite, vintage Mies Van Der Rohe daybed at auction. The stainless steel legs, walnut base, and black leather upholstery are all in excellent condition. See ...
Leather, Zebra Hide
Daybed by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet, Compagnie Des Arts Français
Located in Uccle, BE
Daybed with a steel structure entirely covered in black saddle-stitched leather by Jacques Adnet, Compagnie des Arts Français. The side elements constructed by five uprights. The two...
Brass
$7,400 / item
H 19.69 in W 72.84 in D 33.47 in
Minimalist Sleek Daybed In Metal Frame w/ Tobacco Leather Accents-Mondo Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Elegance is born from a delicate balance of proportion, emotion, and the unexpected. This sculptural daybed captures that spirit—its silhouette is both graceful and grounded, with re...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Four Seat Sofa in the Dunbar style
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
A refined four-seat sofa in beige bouclé upholstery on dark stained base with square legs. In the style of Edward Wormley / Dunbar. USA, circa 1950. Unsigned. Reupholstered at a la...
Fabric, Wood
Edward Wormley Brass Bench for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sophisticated brass square frame bench designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Very good original condition, Model #5428.
Brass
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