Sold|$18,000 / item
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Split Arm Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare split arm sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. The walnut legs have been refinished
Walnut
Sold|$6,200
Edward Wormley Button Back Sofa for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Cincinnati, OH
, designed by Edward Wormley for the Dunbar Furniture company.
Upholstery
Sold|$5,600
Deep Sofa by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
cushions and three back cushions. Made by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Signed on seat decking fabric and on
Fabric, Wood
Sold|$5,800
Edward Wormley Button Back Sofa for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Cincinnati, OH
materials and high style designs by Edward Wormley.
Upholstery
Sold|$4,400
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic mid century modern sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. This example is unmarked
Upholstery
Sold|$16,000
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Wormley for Dunbar Three Seat Sofa.
Sold|$28,000
Oasis Sofa by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Wormley for Dunbar curved sofa, Model 5200 on 7" solid rosewood legs. Reupholstered with Great
Rosewood, Upholstery
Sold|$8,500
Sofa Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A Classic form by Edward Wormley with mahogany stretchers that extend up the back from the legs.
Gondola Sofa By Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare and expressive Wormley design, the Gondola sofa has a floating, buttoned backrest and loose
Mahogany, Upholstery
Sold|$10,500
Mid-Century Sofa attributed to Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Beautiful Mid-Century Ed Wormley Sofa newly re-upholstered in a boiled wool with leather piping.
Sold|$11,500
Edward Wormley "New York" Sofa for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Wormley designed "floating back" sofa manufactured by Dunbar. Knoll wool fabric has been replaced
Mahogany, Upholstery
Sold|$32,000
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Pair of Sofas
By Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Wormley for Dunbar, Split-Arm Blue Velvet Sofas. Model 5948 Other dims: Seat height 17". Outside
Mahogany
Sold|$12,000
Edward Wormley Bracket Back Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Wormley for Dunbar, Bracket Back Sofa model #133 Upward slope at the joint of the back and arm
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold|$7,000
Edward Wormley Loose Cushion Sofa by Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Highland, IN
Wormley’s sofa designs for Dunbar are unparalleled in their elegant lines, timeless designs and, of
Mahogany, Upholstery
Sold|$9,680
Edward Wormley Bracket Back Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Wormley for Dunbar, Sofamodel#133 Restored, Reupholstered in a linen blend fabric from Italy
Sold|$8,800
Dunbar Angled Sofa - Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Dunbar channel back sofa with solid brass legs. Fully restored, newly upholstered.
Brass
Sold|$14,000
9ft Dunbar sofa - Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Dunbar model 4907 sofa. 9ft long. Newly upholstered in vibrant blue mohair over brushed aluminum
Aluminum
Sold|$12,000
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Mint restored sofa newly upholstered in silk velvet with a silver metallic undertone with brass
Upholstery
Chesterfied Sofa by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A generously proportioned and highly comfortable Chesterfield sofa with full button tufted
Wool
Chesterfield Sofa By Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A generously proportioned and highly comfortable Chesterfield sofa with full button tufted
Leather
Droparm Sofa By Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A tailored, upholstered sofa with fully hinged arms that floats on walnut dowel legs, having down
Brass
Modernist Sofa by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A striking and sculptural sofa having a one piece body upholstered in grey wool with a dramatic
Walnut, Upholstery
Sold|$2,400
Edward Wormley - Sectional Sofa and Table
By Edward Wormley
Located in San Francisco, CA
Edward Wormley sectional sofa by Dunbar, three pieces, includes corner table, straight seating unit
Fabric, Mahogany
Oasis Sofa by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A generously proportioned Oasis sofa that features a distinctive crescent shape accented by raised
Walnut, Upholstery
Arc Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A three-set skirted arcing sofa in the original orange upholstery.
Upholstery
Sold|$5,900
Dunbar Sofa Style # 520 by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A well crafted sofa in a blue steel toned velour / velvet with button bottom and back having four
Upholstery
Sold|$7,500
Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Grey cotton velvet sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. New upholstery.
Edward Wormley Black Leather "Party" Sofa For Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Edward Wormley Party sofa for Dunbar. Button-tufted Chesterfield in original black leather.
Leather
Angled Janus Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
An angled Janus sofa on mahogany frame. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Sold|$14,500
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
Blue Sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Blue wool upholstery with dark-stained mahogany frame.
Wool, Mahogany
Sold|$14,000
Split Arm Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully restored split arm sofa with walnut base. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. A
Curved Back Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A curved back sofa with down cushions and mahogany legs. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Sold|$8,500
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
Sold|$16,000
Split-Arm Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully restored split arm sofa with walnut base. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Sold|$16,000
Split-Arm Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully restored split arm sofa with walnut base. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Sold|$18,000 / set
Pair of Sofas by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A matching pair of small sofas / settees designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Iconic form with
Brass
Dunbar Bracket Back Floating Sofa by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautifully designed model 2555 bracket back sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Crafted from solid
Mahogany
Dunbar Sectional Sofa, Custom Designed by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare Edward Wormley designed sectional sofa for Dunbar. Dunbar ottoman included. The ottoman was
Mahogany, PVC, Upholstery
Dunbar Edward Wormley Low Profile Sofa with Casters
By Edward Wormley
Located in Miami, FL
Super comfy sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Low profile sofa with great proportions . 2 legs on
Upholstery, Wood
Sold|$3,500
Tuxedo Sofa in the Style of Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Philadelphia, PA
this a truly special piece for any room. Edward Wormley worked in that extraordinary period with
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar 1940s Green Velvet Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Edward Wormley for Dunbar sofa number 4908 circa early 1940s. This example has been masterfully
Brass
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
Sold|$5,500
Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Sold|$7,500
Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Fabric, Walnut
Sold|$8,500
Edward Wormley Slipper Sofa for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Denton, TX
Edward Wormley slipper sofa for Dunbar.
Fabric, Bentwood
Edward Wormley For Dunbar Chocolate Velvet Angled Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar three sided angled sofa. Upholstered in new chocolate brown velvet
Wood, Velvet, Upholstery
Sold|$6,800
Early Dunbar sofa by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A very early Dunbar sofa designed by Edward Wormley.
Sold|$12,000
Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Exposed bracket frame sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Mahogany, Upholstery
Sold|$8,000
Sofa By Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Sofa By Edward Wormley for Dunbar. This sofa has a slight curve to the back.
Sold|$6,500
Dunbar Corner Sofa by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Corner sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Original leather is worn.
Leather, Mahogany
Sold|$12,900
Midcentury Dunbar Sofa by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A good sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, with dark walnut base and legs.
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold|$9,000
Bracket Back Sofas - Edward Wormley Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Amarillo, TX
Pair of sofas designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Formed sofas float on Mahogany bases. Pair of
Wood, Mohair
Sold|$4,475
Dunbar Sofa Designed by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Fraser, MI
Edward Wormley.
Fabric, Mahogany
Sold|$12,000
Dunbar 5125 Sofa by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Model 5125. Fully restored. New mohair upholstery over
Brass
Sold|$48,800
Dunbar Oasis Sofa by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Oasis sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully restored. New charcoal mohair upholstery
Sold|$15,000
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
Wood, Mohair
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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