Sold|$14,000
Dunbar Open-Arm Sofa by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Open-arm sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Sculptural form sofa with walnut bracket frames that
Brass
Sold|$28,000
Dunbar Oasis Sofa by Edward Wormley, 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Early and rare oasis sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Model 5200. Fully restored. New
Mohair
Sold|$9,000
Dunbar Even Arm Sofa by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Classic Dunbar sofa by Edward Wormley. Fully restored and reupholstered in light grey mohair. We
Brass
Sold|$7,800
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa in Velvet
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Westport, CT
One of Edward Wormley’s earliest designs. Super comfortable low profile sofa, newly upholstered in
Velvet, Walnut
Sold|$5,000
Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Bracket back sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully restored. Refinished mahogany bases in Dunbar
Mahogany
Sold|$12,500
Pair of Edward Wormley Split-Arm Sofas
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Exquisite pair of Edward Wormley designed split-arm sofas manufactured by Dunbar in the early 1950s
Velvet, Walnut
Sold|$12,500
Dunbar Channel Back Sofa by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Fully restored channel-back sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. New back leather upholstery with
Midcentury Dunbar Sofa Designed by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Dunbar sofa designed by Edward Wormley. Beautiful cream and taupe designer fabric outlines this
Fabric
Sold|$4,000
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Even Arm Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Iconic sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Features even height arms, button back, and
Brass
Sold|$10,500
Low Profile Sofa by Edward Wormley, 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Westport, CT
A low-profile sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950s. Features plush back and seat
Wool, Walnut
Sold|$10,500
Low Profile Sofa by Edward Wormley, 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Westport, CT
A low-profile sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950s. Features plush back and seat
Wool, Walnut
Dunbar 'Harlow Lounge' Sofa by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Hanover, MA
Sofa was designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in 1964 and launched together with tufted chesterfield
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa With Stretchers
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An elegant and timeless sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, model no 255. Sofa is unmarked
Upholstery
Edward Wormley 1930s Camelback Sofa For Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
An early Wormley design, executed by Dunbar. This sofa has the clean lines we have come to expect
Wood, Upholstery, Linen
Dunbar Edward Wormley Mid-Century Modern Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in West Hartford, CT
Classic Wormley party sofa with nubby wool bouclé upholstery which still appears to be in very good
Wool, Wood
Sold|$7,500
Edward Wormley PAIR of Sofas by Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Highland, IN
Wormley’s sofa designs for Dunbar are unparalleled in their elegant lines, timeless designs and, of
Upholstery, Wood
"Big Texan" Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in Mohair
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A large-scale "Big Texan" sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Mohair upholstery with down
Fabric
"Big Texan" Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in Mohair
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A large-scale "Big Texan" sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully restored and
1960s Leather Chesterfield Sofa in the Style of Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
This black leather sofa was made in the 1960s, in the manner of Edward Wormley. It is a modern take
Leather, Wood
Edward Wormley Style Cut Velvet Chevron Sofas, Pair, circa 1970
By Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Why settle for one eye-catching sofa when you can have a pair? This set of two Edward Wormley style
Velvet, Walnut
Sold|$8,500
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Upholstered in Rogers & Goffigon wool fabric, mahogany frame. Solid brass fittings.
Brass
Sold|$12,500
Open Frame Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Exposed bracket frame sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully restored. New mohair upholstery.
Mohair, Mahogany
Bracket Back Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Bracket back sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. This piece has been expertly restored in Pollack
Fabric, Mahogany
Edward Wormley "Big Bertha" Sofa for Dunbar, 1950
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Iconic "Big Bertha" sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully restored. Gold and copper
Brass
Sold|$12,500
Dunbar Sofa by Edward Wormley in Grey Velvet
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful 9.5' sofa deigned by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950s. Fully restored and
Velvet, Walnut
Monumental "Party Sofa" by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Nearly 10' long "Party Sofa" by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Vintage golden-yellow crushed velvet
Velvet
Monumental "Janus" Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Monumental angular "Janus" sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Sofa has a sturdy frame and
Upholstery, Wood
Edward Wormley Ebonized Sofa / Console Table by Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Long sofa or console table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. USA, circa 1950. Trapezoid-shaped
Wood
Blue Velvet Dunbar Party Sofa by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic Dunbar party sofa in cerulean tufted blue velvet, designed by Edward Wormley. Large enough
Velvet, Upholstery, Wood
Dunbar Sofa Model 5138 Designed by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Toledo, OH
A great sofa designed by Edward Wormley. Clean Classic lines with two tufted seat cushions and four
Fabric
Dunbar Sofa with Bracketed Back by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This sofa, circa 1960s was designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. The sofa has been
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Model 580 Sofa, 1940s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Westport, CT
One of Edward Wormley’s earliest designs. Incredibly comfortable large profile sofa, newly
Walnut, Twill
Sold|$16,618
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Split Arm Sofa, 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Paris, FR
Rare sofa model 5945A also known as Split Arm designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950s
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Edward Wormley 'New York' Sofa, Dunbar Furniture, 1953
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Utrecht, NL
Rare fully restored sofa model 5316 / 'New York Sofa' designed in 1953 by Edward Wormley, released
Brass
Handsome Dunbar Even Arm Sofa by Edward Wormley Mid-Century Modern
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Classic Dunbar sofa by Edward Wormley. This wonderfully designed sofa is perfect for you
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Gondola Sofa, circa 1961
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Westport, CT
Wormley for Dunbar Gondola style sofa, features tufted button back with solid walnut tapered legs
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection Angle Sofa in Blue Mohair
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
-century modern furnishing, and this Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection Angle Sofa in Blue Mohair
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage Walnut Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exceptional vintage walnut sofa designed by Edward Wornley and manufactured by Dunbar in the United
Fabric, Walnut
Midcentury Sofa in the Style of Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Absolutely amazing 9.5ft midcentury sofa. This sofa is sleek, modern and classic with tons of
Curved Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar ==== MOVING SALE !!!!!!!!!!!
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Curved sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Brass
Upholstered Square Arm Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Dunbar square arm sofa designed by Edward Wormley with two slab seat cushions and four pillows
Fabric, Wool, Chenille, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful mid-century sofa features the elegant yet straightforward design of Edward Wormley
Mid-Century Modern Sofa after Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Early modernist sofa, circa 1950s. This high quality sofa is reminiscent of Edward Wormley designs
Suede, Wood
Sold|$24,000
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
Floating Arm Sectional Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A two-part floating arm pillow-back sectional sofa designed by Edward Wormley. The sectional
Upholstery, Walnut
Edward Wormley Dunbar Sculpted Frame Bracket-Back Blue Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Edward Wormley
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Mid-Century Modern, bracket back sofa with exposed sculpted
Fabric, Mahogany
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
Brass
Dunbar’s Famed #4907 Even Arm Sofa By Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Southampton, NJ
The exceptional #4907 sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar at 90” takes the span as lightly
Brass
Classic Edward Wormley for Dunbar Button-Tufted "Party Sofa"
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Buffalo, NY
Iconic Wormley "Party" sofa for Dunbar. Wormley's take on the Classic Chesterfield sofa with rolled
Fabric
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Brass Leg Sofa
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar mid century brass leg sofa The sofa measures: 85 wide x 32 deep x 29
Brass
1950s 77" Edward Wormley for Dunbar 5526 armless sofa Mohair and Wool
By Edward Wormley
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A 1950s iconic armless sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture model 5526
Wool, Mohair
Pair Sofa / Console Tables with Travertine Tops Attr. to Edward Wormley/ Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Very large tables attributed to Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Walnut frames and unfilled polished
Walnut
Sleek Tuxedo Dunbar Sofa Model 488 by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Hudson, NY
Very sleek Dunbar sofa. Model 488 on casters. Has been reupholstered at some point. Back cushions
Upholstery
Gorgeous Gondola Bracket Back Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Quality construction, fully restored. Beautiful #5316 sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. In Ligne
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa 5316 in Blue Fabric Upholstery
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, sofa model 5316, blue fabric, beech, United States, 1960s This three
Fabric, Beech
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
Mohair
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
Chrome
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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