Sold|$1,600
Dunbar Style Even Arm Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Dunbar Style Even Arm Sofa, recovered about 20 years ago, but still presents well. Great Small
Upholstery
Sold|$12,000
Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
Sofa model 6329 designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Mahogany base and down filled cushions
Rare Dunbar Gray Leather Sofa Chaise, Expertly Reupholstered
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar sofa chaise. One arm with a rolled cushion that is attached via a
Leather, Mahogany
Original Dunbar Sofa by Edward Wormley in Jack Lenor Larsen Silk Fabric
Located in Berlin, DE
Stunning sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in original Jack Lenor Larsen silk fabric in very good
Fabric, Wood
Sold|$9,500
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
Sold|$10,000 / set
Pair Dunbar Tufted Leather Party Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Up for sale is a pair (2) of the iconic Party Sofa's by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Upholstered in a
Leather
Sold|$14,000
Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Chicago, IL
Early rare sofa designed by Wormley for Dunbar. This is Sofa Model 2173A from the 1940 catalogue
Upholstery
Pair of Mid Century Sofas / Settees in the Style of Edward Wormley
Located in Astoria, NY
are in the style of noted mid century designer Edward Wormley. Price previously reduced
Textile, Wood
Sold|$10,500
Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa in Emerald Green
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Wicked Emerald Green model 133 sofa with mahogany back bracket legs made by Dunbar in the 1950s
Mahogany
1970's Mid-Century Modern Tuxedo Sofa by Drexel
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in Burbank, CA
Edward Wormley tuxedo sofa designs.
Fabric, Wood
Midcentury Silk Velvet Sofa in the Manner of Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This 1950s Dunbar-Style Sofa features an ebonized oak frame and silver silk velvet cushions. The
Oak, Velvet
MN Originals Gondola Style Sofa Manner of Dunbar Classic Modern w Brass Legs
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Hudson, NY
MN Originals custom 1950s sofa's are based on Edward Wormley's designs. Great original gondola or
Brass
Sold|$3,000
Classic Wormley Long Curved Sofa
Located in Miami, FL
SOLD MARCH 2010 Exceptional style with this elegant curving sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Restored Light Mint Green Mid-Century Modern Sofa
By Edward Wormley, Harvey Probber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This gorgeous vintage Mid-Century Modern sofa has been lovingly restored. The upholstery is a
Exceptional Harvey Probber 1960s Long Tuxedo Sofa in Velvet
By Edward Wormley, Harvey Probber
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional Tuxedo sofa in a cut silk velvet attributed to Harvey Probber. A three-seater, it is
Velvet, Walnut
Pink Blush Velvet Mid-Century Modern Sofa with Tufted Back
By Edward Wormley, Gio Ponti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This sofa has lovely lines, walnut legs and a tufted headrest. The padded lumbar cushion makes it
Velvet
Pink Blush Velvet Mid-Century Modern Sofa with Tufted Back
By Edward Wormley, Gio Ponti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This sofa has lovely lines, walnut legs and a tufted headrest. The padded lumbar cushion makes it
Velvet
1970s Style Sofa in Jack Lenor Larsen Chevron Fabric
By Edward Wormley, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Redding, CT
1970s style sofa in Jack Lenor Larsen Chevron fabric.Most likely Edward Wormley for Dunbar. This
Velvet, Wood
Gorgeous Green Velvet Mid-Century Modern Sofa
By Florence Knoll, Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This long and low vintage Mid-Century Modern sofa has been completely restored and covered in a
Velvet, Walnut
Restored Custom-Made Pearsall Style Gondola Sofa Couch on Mirrored Base
By Edward Wormley, Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Custom upholstered and fully restored, one of a kind sofa. We married this incredible vintage
Chrome
Sold|$22,500
Edward Wormley Sculptural Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Edward Wormley sculptural sofa, circa 1950s. Literature: Weinberg, Larry. 'Edward Wormley: The
Leather, Walnut
1960's Mid-Century Modern Velvet Queen Sofa Bed
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Edward Wormley
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Midcentury Modern sofa sleeper for sale. This sofa has been completely reupholstered in new
Velvet
Restored Custom-Made Pearsall Style Asian Modern Walnut Gondola Sofa Couch
By Lee David Interiors, Adrian Pearsall, Edward Wormley
Located in Chattanooga, TN
sofa. We've never seen a gondola design as elegant as this. Solid walnut arcs outline and frame the
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s Low Lounge Sofa, Ultra Mid-Century Modern Selig
By Milo Baughman, Edward Wormley, Harvey Probber
Located in Hyattsville, MD
, Edward Wormley. Matching Lounge Chair Available. W: 90 x D: 33 x Seat H: 14½ x Arm H: 19 x Back H: 23
Walnut
Sold|$5,500
Maurice Bailey Sofa for Monteverdi Young
By Monteverdi-Young, Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley, Maurice Bailey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maurice Bailey sofa for Beverly Hills furniture brand Monteverdi Young, c. 1960s. The box frame
Velvet, Walnut
Seductive Black Velvet Sofa in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Harvey Probber, Paul McCobb, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous black velvet sofa in the style of Milo Baughman. This piece has been completely restored
Velvet
Fabulous Fully Restored Midcentury Sofa in the Style of Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall, Vladimir Kagan, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Absolutely fabulous Mid-Century Modern sofa in the style of Adrian Pearsall, but with sleek
Velvet, Walnut
1970s Milo Baughman Style Sofa with Jack Lenor Larsen Upholstery
By Edward Wormley, Milo Baughman, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Redding, CT
of pillows. So foam is showing through. Please request more photos. Possibly Edward Wormley for
Upholstery, Wood
Sold|$14,995
MCM Adrian Pearsall Sofa, New Mohair Upholstery
By Edward Wormley, Harvey Probber, Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Raleigh, NC
This stunning gondola sofa by Adrian Pearsall represents the pinnacle of American mid-century
Mohair
Gutter Back Lounges and Settee by Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
sectional in three parts
Brass
Sleek Pair of Two-Tone Side Tables or Nightstands
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Houston, TX
Sleek pair of clean lined bedside tables or small cabinets. Cabinets are nice vintage condition with ebonized cases and medium walnut doors. Doors open to a single shelf. Tables have...
Walnut
Sold|$11,500
Armless Sofa by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A striking and uncommon armless sofa having a beautifully-shaped seat in a rich cream upholstery
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold|$9,800
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
Sold|$18,424
Mid 20th Century Edward Wormley New York Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in London, GB
Rare sofa model 5316 / "New York Sofa" designed in 1953 by Edward Wormley and manufactured by
Birch
Dunbar Console or Sofa Table by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
side and three drawers. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Sold|$8,500
Dunbar Sofa
Located in San Francisco, CA
Edward Wormley design Dunbar sofa refinished and upholstered in Maharam wool.
Dunbar Tete-a-Tete Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
/ Cliffside fabric. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Fabric
Sold|$6,500
Classis Dunbar SOfa
Located in New York, NY
A rare shaped Edward Wormley for Dunbar sofa.Original upholstery.
Sold|$7,500
Hollywood Regency Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous Hollywood regency style sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. The sofa has been beautifully
Wood, Chenille, Upholstery
Sold|$24,000
Dunbar La Gondola Sofa
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful Edward Wormley design for Dunbar Gondola sofa, completely refinished and upholstered in
Mahogany
Dunbar Tete-a-Tete Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
/Champagne fabric. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Walnut
Dunbar Tete-a-Tete Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
/ Cliffside fabric. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Fabric
Sold|$2,400
Mid-Century Modern Tufted Sofa
By Harvey Probber, Dunbar Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Trenton, NJ
timeless design. Crafted with exquisite attention to detail, this vintage Edward Wormley style sofa exudes
Fabric, Wood
Edward Wormley Loveseat "Short Sofa" Terry Chenille Fabric
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Westport, CT
Edward Wormley loveseat, short sofa catalog page 26 index page 175 model 5406, solid brass polished
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa and Loveseat Combination
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Kansas City, MO
Elegant matching sofa and loveseat or settee designed by Edward Wormley. Reupholstered in an ivory
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold|$8,500
Dunbar Sofa by Jane J. Graham
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley designed sofa that Graham spec'd with steel legs for a custom interior.
Mid-Century Dunbar Sofa with Leather Accent
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Circa 1955, this Edward Wormley for Dunbar designed sofa has two cushion seats with tufted details
Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Short Sofa Model 5406
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully restored Dunbar short sofa with brass legs. New upholstery by Larsen.
Metal
Pair of Opposing Complimentary Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofas for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
works from other notable designers such as Paul Laszlo, Paul Frankl, Edward Wormley, and Karl Springer
Ultrasuede
Elegant Two-Seat Edward Wormley for Dunbar Settee or Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Hudson, NY
Glorious two-seat settee designed by Edward Wormley.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early Vintage Large Scale Edward Wormley Console / Sofa Table for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
An early example of this large scale console / sofa table form by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Leather
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa Console Table Walnut Rosewood
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
drawer, by Edward Wormley for Dunbar circa the 1960s. Original metal Dunbar tag. In excellent condition
Rosewood, Walnut
Recamier chaise/ sofa by Ed Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Highland, IN
Many of Edward Wormley's designs are modern interpretations of tradtional forms and this rare
Wood, Upholstery
Dunbar Tufted Rolling Ottomans by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley "Party sofa" and "Party lounge chairs". Matching sofa and lounge chairs available
Velvet
Sold|$5,800
Leather Settee by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Settee in original black leather. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Matching sofa also
Dunbar Chesterfield Lounge "Party Chairs" by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Modern Chesterfield tufted lounge chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. *Part sofa and settee
Sofa Bench by Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Low sofa with frame-integrated rear shelf for Dunbar
Upholstery, Walnut
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.
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