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Dunbar Tuxedo

Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Toledo, OH
Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa in unique and stylish salmon color. Good shape but could be recovered; has minor
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Mid-20th Century American Furniture

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Fabric

Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa
Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa
$6,900
H 26.5 in W 84.5 in D 30.5 in
Edward Wormley Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa in Great Plains Wool Velvet
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa in Great Plains, Wool Velvet "Dreamer Marigold" Sofa was stripped
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair

Edward Wormley Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa in Great Plains Wool Velvet
Edward Wormley Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa in Great Plains Wool Velvet
$10,000 Sale Price
20% Off
H 29 in W 94 in D 34 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa in Holly Hunt Mohair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
A classic clean lined sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. We have updated with Great Plains Mohair
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Restored Edward Wormley Tuxedo Sofa for Dunbar in yellow beige fabric, USA 1960s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Berlin, DE
Edward wormley tuxedo sofa for Dunbar, USA 1960s. Three-seat sofa with respectively three seat and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Recent Sales

Edward Wormley Mid-Century Lounge Tuxedo Club Armchair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in London, GB
Edward Wormley lounge armchair for Dunbar on four chrome ball wheels. The armchair needs
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa Plinth Base, 1970
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Dunbar tuxedo sofa, 1970. Original 1970s sofa reupholstered in 1980s fabric with black plinth base.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa Restored in Leather
Located in Pasadena, TX
Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa Restored in Leather Well made, low profile sofa from an established furniture
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa - Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Classic tuxedo sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully restored and reupholstered.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Tuxedo sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Tufted back and side arms. All natural Belgian mohair
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Mohair

Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa by Edward Wormley
Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa by Edward Wormley
H 29 in W 101 in D 35 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Edward Wormley for Dunbar 9' Tuxedo sofa, elegant yet modern, circa 1950s. Hard to beat the quality
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa
H 26.75 in W 107.5 in D 35.5 in
Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa - Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Even arm frame on stainless steel legs. Single seat
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Edward Wormey for Dunbar Tuxedo Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of Tuxedo club chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Impressive in size and scale and floating
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20th Century American Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Mid-Century Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa with Walnut Plinth Base
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Culver City, CA
This stunning Dunbar platform sofa features a walnut base and a chunky wool blend upholstery. A
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Walnut, Wool

Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa by Edward Wormley in Mohair
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A Classic tuxedo form with walnut legs and down pillows. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
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Vintage 1960s Sofas

Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa in Navy Blue Velvet
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Long and lean and fully restored, this gorgeous sofa is covered in a soft navy blue velvet and has rich walnut legs.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Large Nine Foot Tuxedo Sofa by Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Peabody, MA
Nine foot tuxedo sofa by Dunbar. 108" long, 35.5" deep, 25" high to top of case, back cushions
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Large Nine Foot Tuxedo Sofa by Dunbar
Large Nine Foot Tuxedo Sofa by Dunbar
H 25 in W 108 in D 35.5 in
Edward Wormley Tuxedo Sofa for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
retains the original Dunbar monogram fabric. Condition: Excellent restored condition; frame has been
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Edward Wormley Tuxedo Sofa for Dunbar
Edward Wormley Tuxedo Sofa for Dunbar
H 26.5 in W 91 in D 30 in
Tuxedo Loveseat Sofa on Castors Dunbar Edward Wormley / style Milo Baughman
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Tuxedo Loveseat Sofa on castors attributed to Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Unmarked. Original
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Custom Tuxedo Sofa, Plinth Base, Modern Minimalism
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Custom Tuxedo sofa, plinth base, 1960s modern minimalism. Original cream
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Pair of Dunbar Style Tuxedo or Parson Settees in Lattice Bamboo Upholstery
By Tommi Parzinger, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning pair of 1950s Parsons or Tuxedo style settees with luxurious heavy textured upholstery in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Brass

Tuxedo Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dorchester, MA
Elegant tuxedo sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar on mahogany legs. Newly reupholstered in Knoll
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Vintage 1950s American Sofas

Mid Century Modern Cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany wood
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a small cabinet by Edward Wormely for Dunbar. Mahogany wood with custom
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Materials

Mahogany

Beige Curved Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD. A curved sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Features a modified
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Vintage 1950s American Sofas

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa on Plinth Base
By Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Elegant Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tuxedo sofa on recessed plinth base. This well built sofa
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

One Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa by Edward Wromley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mid-Century Modern Tuxedo sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Down cushions with a textured
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

One Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa by Edward Wromley
One Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa by Edward Wromley
H 28 in W 90.5 in D 34.5 in
Mid Century Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa Plinth Base
Located in Baltimore, MD
Stunning Mid-Century Modern, floating tuxedo, Milo Baughman style, sofa in original beautiful
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Formal Tuxedo Down Filled Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Edward Wormley for Dunbar formal, classic and elegant sofa with down filled cushions. Sofa has been
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Sleek Tuxedo Dunbar Sofa Model 488 by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Hudson, NY
Very sleek Dunbar sofa. Model 488 on casters. Has been reupholstered at some point. Back cushions
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Dunbar Velvet Tuxedo Sofa on Chrome Base, Edward Wormley, 1970s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Tuxedo sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Original teal cotton velvet is in great shape, as is the
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Chrome

Dunbar Velvet Tuxedo Lounge Chairs on Chrome Bases, Edward Wormley, 1960s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of tuxedo lounge chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Original teal cotton velvet is in great
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Elegant Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Tuxedo Sofa, Project
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Elegant mid-century Edward Wormley for Dunbar sofa with skirt, on sculpted mahogany legs. You can't
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Clean Lined Tuxedo Sofa in the manner of Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Tuxedo Sofa, in the manner of Edward Wormley for Dunbar, unsigned, American, circa
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Magnificent Jack Lenor Larsen Tuxedo Even Arm Sofa Dunbar Mid-Century Modern
By Dunbar Furniture, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent Jack Lenor Larsen even arm tuxedo sofa attributed to Dunbar. The stunning Larsen
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Tufted Tuxedo Velvet Sofa, 1960s, Dunbar Style
By Milo Baughman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a magnificent, tufted tuxedo avocado green velvet sofa, by Milo Baughman
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Edward wormley for Dunbar tuxedo sofa
Located in New York, NY
Classic and timeless Edward Wormley for Dunbar tuxedo style sofa in all original condition with
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20th Century American Sofas

Materials

Silk, Wool, Mahogany

Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in New London, CT
Vintage Dunbar three-seat low-profile sofa newly recovered in off white linen. Original label
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa
Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa
H 28.5 in W 83.5 in D 25 in
Dunbar Tuxedo Style Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Handsome Dunbar sofa very nicely tailored in a cashmere/wool upholstery and accented with buttons.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Upholstery

Dunbar Tuxedo Style Sofa
Dunbar Tuxedo Style Sofa
H 27 in W 78 in D 30.5 in
Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Incredible Dunbar construction; upholstered in a silk/cotton Scalamandre velvet.
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Vintage 1960s American Sofas

Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa
H 26 in W 72 in D 34 in
Dunbar Tuxedo Style Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Handsome Dunbar sofa in cashmere/wool upholstery.
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Vintage 1960s American Sofas

Materials

Wool, Upholstery

Dunbar Tuxedo Style Sofa
Dunbar Tuxedo Style Sofa
H 27 in W 78 in D 30.5 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wormley's version of the Modern Chesterfield
Restored and Upholstered in wool felt.
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Vintage 1950s American Sofas

Materials

Felt, Wool

Tuxedo Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s. Pair Available, Sold Separately
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of matching tuxedo sofas designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, U.S.A, 1950s. Each sofa has
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Tuxedo Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Atlanta, GA
Late 1950s, tuxedo style sofa with new Belgian linen upholstery designed by Edward Wormely for
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Classic "Tuxedo" Sofa
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A classic Dunbar sofa. Restored in a cotton velvet.
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Vintage 1950s American Sofas

Tuxedo Setee Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in New York, NY
Timeless rectilinear sofa with down cushions by Edward Wormley.
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Vintage 1950s American Sofas

Midcentury Dunbar Tuxedo Club Chairs
Located in New London, CT
Vintage Dunbar low-profile tuxedo club chairs newly recovered in off-white linen. Original labels
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Midcentury Dunbar Tuxedo Club Chairs
Midcentury Dunbar Tuxedo Club Chairs
H 28.5 in W 28.5 in D 25 in
1960s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Three-Seat Sofa
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sensational 1960s three-seat Dunbar tuxedo sofa in original patterned cut velvet in blue, brown and
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Vintage 1960s American Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

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Dunbar Tuxedo For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic dunbar tuxedo available at 1stDibs. A dunbar tuxedo — often made from fabric, wood and upholstery — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect dunbar tuxedo — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A dunbar tuxedo, designed in the Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made dunbar tuxedo over the years, but those crafted by Edward Wormley, Dunbar and Milo Baughman are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Dunbar Tuxedo?

Prices for a dunbar tuxedo can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $2,250 and can go as high as $15,000, while the average can fetch as much as $5,333.

Finding the Right Sofas for You

Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique 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. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. 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.