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Dunbar Woven Credenza

Two Midcentury Ebonized Walnut Woven Front Credenzas, Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Two Midcentury Ebonized Walnut Woven Front Credenzas, Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Two Midcentury Ebonized Walnut Woven Front Credenzas, Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Two signed Edward Wormley for Dunbar ebonized walnut woven front credenzas with brass fittings.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Woven Front Dark Brown Mahogany Credenza
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Woven Front Dark Brown Mahogany Credenza

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Woven Front Dark Brown Mahogany Credenza

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century (1950s) mahogany credenza with woven design front panels that slide to reveal a blond wood interior with a large central cabinet and two drawer Sets on either si...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Lacquer

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Edward Wormley Dunbar Woven Front Credenza Sideboard Cabinet
Edward Wormley Dunbar Woven Front Credenza Sideboard Cabinet

Edward Wormley Dunbar Woven Front Credenza Sideboard Cabinet

By Dunbar Furniture

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Stunning Mid-Century Modern cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar having woven front panel doors that slide open to reveal three drawers on the right and left and shelves in the cen...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Mahogany

Dunbar Woven Front Credenza in Walnut by Edward Wormley
Dunbar Woven Front Credenza in Walnut by Edward Wormley

Dunbar Woven Front Credenza in Walnut by Edward Wormley

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Woven front sideboard by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Walnut finish with nickel details.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Edward Wormley Woven Front Credenza
Edward Wormley Woven Front Credenza

Edward Wormley Woven Front Credenza

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H 32 in W 61.5 in D 18.25 in

Edward Wormley Woven Front Credenza

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Model 5324 Credenza with two toned woven front doors.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal, Brass

Dunbar Credenza
Dunbar Credenza

Dunbar Credenza

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H 32 in W 81.25 in D 18 in

Dunbar Credenza

By Edward Wormley

Located in San Francisco, CA

Edward Wormley design for Dunbar mahogany credenza, four sliding woven front doors with fitted interior drawers and shelves.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Mahogany

Woven Front Credenza by Edward Wormley
Woven Front Credenza by Edward Wormley

Woven Front Credenza by Edward Wormley

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H 39 in W 81.5 in D 18 in

Woven Front Credenza by Edward Wormley

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A mahogany cabinet with four drawers over sliding woven-front doors with brass detailing and turned, brass legs.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Ebonized Woven Front Credenza by Edward Wormley
Ebonized Woven Front Credenza by Edward Wormley

Ebonized Woven Front Credenza by Edward Wormley

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Ebonized woven front credenza by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Dunbar Walnut / Brass Woven Front Credenza Sideboard by Edward Wormley
Dunbar Walnut / Brass Woven Front Credenza Sideboard by Edward Wormley

Dunbar Walnut / Brass Woven Front Credenza Sideboard by Edward Wormley

By Edward Wormley

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A beautiful medium toned walnut credenza sideboard with four sliding doors having interwoven strips of walnut with brass details. The three top drawers have built in pulls and behind...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Rare Woven Front Cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Rare Woven Front Cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Rare Woven Front Cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Located in Dallas, TX

A large two-toned walnut cabinet with woven rosewood sliding doors and brass hardware. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.

Category

Vintage 1950s Credenzas

Dunbar Woven Front Credenza by Edward Wormley
Dunbar Woven Front Credenza by Edward Wormley

Dunbar Woven Front Credenza by Edward Wormley

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Large four door sideboard designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Model #5668. Original dark finish Mahogany. Brass details on doors. Four sliding doors.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Dunbar Woven Front Credenza by Edward Wormley
Dunbar Woven Front Credenza by Edward Wormley

Dunbar Woven Front Credenza by Edward Wormley

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Large four-door sideboard designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Model #5668. Original walnut finish on mahogany. Brass details on doors. Four sliding doors.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Dunbar Woven Front Credenza by Edward Wormley
Dunbar Woven Front Credenza by Edward Wormley

Dunbar Woven Front Credenza by Edward Wormley

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Large four-door sideboard designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Model #5668. Original walnut finish on mahogany. Nickel details on doors. Four sliding doors.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Nickel

Dunbar Woven Front Credenza by Edward Wormley
Dunbar Woven Front Credenza by Edward Wormley

Dunbar Woven Front Credenza by Edward Wormley

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Large four-door sideboard designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Model #5668. Original dark finish mahogany. Brass details on doors and brass legs. Four sliding doors.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormely for Dunbar Woven Front Credenza
Edward Wormely for Dunbar Woven Front Credenza

Edward Wormely for Dunbar Woven Front Credenza

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Palm Springs, CA

An excellent Edward Wormley for Dunbar woven front credenza. Mahogany construction with brass rods.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley Dunbar Woven Front Credenza in Mahogany
Edward Wormley Dunbar Woven Front Credenza in Mahogany

Edward Wormley Dunbar Woven Front Credenza in Mahogany

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Edward Wormley for Dunbar woven front sideboard, circa mid 1950's. This example has a striped African mahogany case, stainless steel legs and lots of interior storage. It has been ne...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Steel

Elegant Woven Front Credenza by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Elegant Woven Front Credenza by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Elegant Woven Front Credenza by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Atlanta, GA

Elegant woven front credenza, designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American, circa 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Woven Front Credenza
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Woven Front Credenza

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Woven Front Credenza

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H 32.5 in W 81.5 in D 18 in

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Woven Front Credenza

By Edward Wormley

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A fine, green label, Edward Wormley for Dunbar woven front credenza. Mahogany construction with sliding doors revealing adjustable shelf in the middle and drawers on either side.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Woven Front Rosewood and Walnut Credenza by Edward Wormley
Woven Front Rosewood and Walnut Credenza by Edward Wormley

Woven Front Rosewood and Walnut Credenza by Edward Wormley

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Woven front/basket weave rosewood and walnut credenza by Edward Wormley. This piece is in very fine original condition.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Dunbar Woven Front Credenza by Edward Wormley
Dunbar Woven Front Credenza by Edward Wormley

Dunbar Woven Front Credenza by Edward Wormley

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Large four-door sideboard designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Model #5668. Mahogany case with brass details on doors. Four sliding doors.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Woven Front Sideboard Credenza
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Woven Front Sideboard Credenza

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Woven Front Sideboard Credenza

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and outstanding Mid-Century Modern woven front sideboard or credenza designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Dunbar Woven Front Credenza Chest by Edward Wormley
Dunbar Woven Front Credenza Chest by Edward Wormley

Dunbar Woven Front Credenza Chest by Edward Wormley

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Two-door sideboard designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Mahogany case with brass details on doors and brass legs.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Woven Front Credenza
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Woven Front Credenza

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Woven Front Credenza

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Geneva, IL

Edward Wormley designed credenza for Dunbar. Woven wood front on a plinth base.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Credenzas

Materials

Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Woven Front Cabinet
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Woven Front Cabinet

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Woven Front Cabinet

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dunbar 4 Door Woven Front Cabinet. Mahogany with Brass legs. Sliding Doors with pull out shelves. Custom Jewelry box. Restored.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley Woven-front Credenza for Dunbar, Best Form
Edward Wormley Woven-front Credenza for Dunbar, Best Form

Edward Wormley Woven-front Credenza for Dunbar, Best Form

By Edward Wormley

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Original vintage Wormley cabinet or credenza in walnut with best proportions having three sliding woven front doors and tall solid brass legs.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Black Lacquer Edward Wormley Woven Front Cabinet
Black Lacquer Edward Wormley Woven Front Cabinet

Black Lacquer Edward Wormley Woven Front Cabinet

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Portland, OR

An Edward Wormley woven front cabinets for Dunbar done in a black lacquer finish with a bleached mahogany drawer fronts. The woven door fronts were weaved with aluminum rods matching...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Credenzas

Materials

Aluminum

Edward Wormley Woven Front Credenza for Dunbar
Edward Wormley Woven Front Credenza for Dunbar

Edward Wormley Woven Front Credenza for Dunbar

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H 31.5 in W 61.5 in D 18 in

Edward Wormley Woven Front Credenza for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Loves Park, IL

Beautiful mahogany credenza designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Features three woven front sliding doors that reveal ample storage.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Credenzas

Materials

Mahogany

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Dunbar Woven Credenza For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the dunbar woven credenza you’re looking for. A dunbar woven credenza — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer dunbar woven credenza, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right dunbar woven credenza, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Dunbar and Edward Wormley each produced at least one beautiful dunbar woven credenza that is worth considering.

How Much is a Dunbar Woven Credenza?

A dunbar woven credenza can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $9,748, while the lowest priced sells for $3,400 and the highest can go for as much as $18,000.

Edward Wormley for sale on 1stDibs

As the longtime director of design for the Dunbar furniture company, Edward Wormley was, along with such peers as George Nelson at Herman Miller Inc., and Florence Knoll of Knoll Inc., one of the leading forces in bringing modern design into American homes in the mid-20th century. Not an axiomatic modernist, Wormley deeply appreciated traditional design, and consequently his vintage seating, storage cabinets, bar carts and other work has an understated warmth and a timeless quality that sets it apart from other furnishings of the era.

Wormley was born in rural Illinois and as a teenager took correspondence courses from the New York School of Interior Design. He later attended the Art Institute of Chicago but ran out of money for tuition before he could graduate. Marshall Field hired Wormley in 1930 to design a line of reproduction 18th-century English furniture; the following year he was hired by the Indiana-based Dunbar, where he quickly distinguished himself. It was a good match.

Dunbar was an unusual firm: it did not use automated production systems; its pieces were mostly hand-constructed. For his part, Wormley did not use metal as a major component of furniture; he liked craft elements such as caned seatbacks, tambour drawers, or the woven-wood cabinet fronts seen on his Model 5666 sideboard of 1956. He designed two lines for Dunbar each year — one traditional, one modern — until 1944, by which time the contemporary pieces had become the clear best sellers.

Many of Wormley’s signature pieces — chairs, sofas, tables and more — are modern interpretations of traditional forms. His 1946 Riemerschmid Chair — an example is in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art — recapitulates a late 19th-century German design. The long, slender finials of his Model 5580 dining chairs are based on those of Louis XVI chairs; his Listen-to-Me Chaise (1948) has a gentle Rococo curve; the “Precedent” line that Wormley designed for Drexel Furniture in 1947 is a simplified, pared-down take on muscular Georgian furniture. But he could invent new forms, as his Magazine table of 1953, with its bent wood pockets, and his tiered Magazine Tree (1947), both show. And Wormley kept his eye on design currents, creating a series of tables with tops that incorporate tiles and roundels by the great modern ceramicists Otto and Gertrud Natzler.

As the vintage items on 1stDibs demonstrate, Edward Wormley conceived of a subdued sort of modernism, designing furniture that fits into any decorating scheme and does not shout for attention.

Finding the Right Credenzas for You

Antique and vintage credenzas can add an understated touch of grace to your home. These long and sophisticated cabinet-style pieces of furniture can serve a variety of purposes, and they look great too.

In Italy, the credenza was originally a small side table used in religious services. Appropriately, credere in Italian means “to believe.” Credenzas were a place to not only set the food ready for meals, they were also a place to test and taste prepared food for poison before a dish was served to a member of the ruling class. Later, credenza was used to describe a type of versatile narrow side table, typically used for serving food in the home. In form, a credenza has much in common with a sideboard — in fact, the terms credenza and sideboard are used almost interchangeably today.

Credenzas usually have short legs or no legs at all, and can feature drawers and cabinets. And all kinds of iterations of the credenza have seen the light of day over the years, from ornately carved walnut credenzas originating in 16th-century Tuscany to the wealth of Art Deco credenzas — with their polished surfaces and geometric patterns — to the array of innovative modernist interpretations that American furniture maker Milo Baughman created for Directional and Thayer Coggin.

The credenza’s blend of style and functionality led to its widespread use in the 20th century. Mid-century modern credenzas are particularly popular — take a look at Danish furniture designer Arne Vodder’s classic Model 29, for instance, with its reversible sliding doors and elegant drawer pulls. Hans Wegner, another Danish modernist, produced strikingly minimalist credenzas in the 1950s and ’60s, as did influential American designer Florence Knoll. Designers continue to explore new and exciting ways to update this long-loved furnishing.

Owing to its versatility and familiar low-profile form, the credenza remains popular in contemporary homes. Unlike many larger case pieces, credenzas can be placed under windows and in irregularly shaped rooms, such as foyers and entryways. This renders it a useful storage solution. In living rooms, for example, a credenza can be a sleek media console topped with plants and the rare art monographs you’ve been planning to show off. In homes with open floor plans, a credenza can help define multiple living spaces, making it ideal for loft apartments.

Browse a variety of antique and vintage credenzas for sale on 1stDibs to find the perfect fit for your home today.