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Edward Wormley File Cabinets

Edward Wormley for Drexel Walnut Office File Cabinets
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of handsome, walnut, office, filing cabinets by Edward Wormley for Drexel roll on casters with
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk with Drop Leaves and File Cabinet
By Edward Wormley
Located in Bradenton, FL
Edward Wormley. The two-drawer filing cabinet can be placed under the desk to either side or wheeled out
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk with Drop Leaves and File Cabinet in Dark Finish
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Uncommon Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley model no.301-A designed compact desk for Dunbar, with
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Burled Maple Cabinet Secretary with Drawers / Flat File, USA, 1960's
By Edward Wormley
Located in Austin, TX
Edward Wormley style Mid-Century Modern case piece with drawers at base and drop-down secretary at
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Edward Wormley Mahogany and Rosewood Raised Edge Credenza
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar mahogany cabinet with four large drawers and a center shelved cabinet on
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Vintage 1950s American Credenzas

Materials

Brass

84" Vintage Edward Wormley for Dunbar Executive Credenza
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Pasadena, TX
7' vintage Edward Wormley for Dunbar executive desk and credenza In 1931 Leander Dunbar realized
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Bronze

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Tall Oak Eeka File Cabinet with Tambourd Door and Record Storage
By EEKA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tall, Mid-Century file cabinet with locking tambour door, stacking birch drawers and record (or magazine) storage inside. Manufactured in the post-war era by Dutch furniture making c...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals

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Hardwood

Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes. Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass

Classical Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white marble, these designs have not changed since Greek and Roman times, it carries superb artistic me...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Stone Sinks

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Marble

Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its base. Se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Textile, Wood

Leather Pendant Light in Camel, Capa, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of Colombian artist Fernan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights a...

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Brass

Sofa Mp-61 in Rosewood by Brazilian Designer Percival Lafer, 1973
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
In his designs, Percival Lafer sought ergonomy and comfort. The MP-61 sofa and armchair, from 1973, was the first two pieces designed by Percival Lafer that used a visible fiberglass...
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Rosewood, Leather, Fiberglass

Marc Held for Prisunic Molded Fiberglass Bed w Lighted Nightstands c. 1966
By Prisunic, Marc Held
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Be the envy of your friends with this rare and sought after piece of the Pop-Art movement history by Parisian designer Marc Held. In 1966 Held collaborated with Prisunic to design an...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Fiberglass

4D Sideboard by Angelo Mangiarotti for Molteni, Lacquered Wood & Granite, 1970s
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sideboard; red lacquered; wood; granite; 1970s; Italy; Italian Design; 4D Sideboard by Angelo Mangiarotti for Molteni; Modular storage unit by Italian designer Angelo Mangiarotti fo...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Granite

Two 1970s Sconces Attributed to Calderi
By Calderi
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Two 1970s sconces in polished bronze, attributed to Calderi.
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Vintage 1970s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Two 1970s Sconces Attributed to Calderi
Two 1970s Sconces Attributed to Calderi
H 11.03 in W 11.03 in D 3.15 in
Vintage Danish Teak Cabinet with Tambour Door, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak cabinet with tambour door, 1960s. Small Danish Mid-Century Modern filing cabinet in teak with vertical rolling tambour door. Three drawers in solid beech. Door i...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Original Production John Dickinson Galvanized Steel Drape End Table, Signed
By John Dickinson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and high-sought after collectors item is the John Dickinson model #107 drape end table with trompe-l'œil fabric motif in galvanized steel and brass binding. T...
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Vintage 1970s American Modern End Tables

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Brass, Steel

Set of bookcases by Mogens Koch
By Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large set of original bookcases by architect Mogens Koch for master carpenter Rud. Rasmussen. 12 bookcases shown here. We offer the bookcases in any number of units (each unit is 76x...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Elm, Pine, Teak, Oak, Mahogany

Set of bookcases by Mogens Koch
Set of bookcases by Mogens Koch
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 10.63 in
Pair of Armchairs from the 1930s in the Style of Michel Dufet French Art Deco
By Michel Dufet
Located in Grenoble, FR
Very nice pair of Art Deco armchairs attributed to Michel Dufet. Rio veneer, seat in period silk brocade. Very good state of conservation.
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Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Danish File Cabinet in Oak 1950s / 1960s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Danish tambour door file cabinet with 15 drawers. Made in oak and drawers in birch wood. Prod. 1950s / 60s.
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Birch, Oak

Danish File Cabinet in Oak 1950s / 1960s
Danish File Cabinet in Oak 1950s / 1960s
H 53.15 in W 18.12 in D 14.38 in

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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Desk
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
561.659.0403. Sorry for any inconvenience. (Key: Dunbar, Edward Wormley, Harvey Probber, home
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Vintage 1950s American Desks

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Filing Cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Dunbar cabinet originally designed by Edward Wormley with file drawer on the right; three
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Late 20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Office Filing Cabinets Attributed to Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of handsome, Mid-Century Modern, rolling, mahogany, filing cabinets attributed to Edward
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Edward Wormley Storage Case
By Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Wormley for Dunbar "File Component" Model #5505 Mahogany Case with maple interior, brass pulls and
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley Storage Case
Edward Wormley Storage Case
H 21 in W 14.5 in D 26 in
Edward Wormley Office Credenza with File Drawer in Walnut 1960s 'Signed'
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Office credenza with file drawer in walnut with hand-carved rosewood pulls by Edward Wormley for
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Rosewood, Walnut

Cabinet with Filing Drawers designed by Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Cabinet No. 825 in walnut with 4 file drawers and center door with slide out trays designed by
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Vintage 1960s American Cabinets

Edward Wormley English Oak & Rosewood Four Drawer Credenza
By Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar credenza with rosewood sled based open bottom casement. Four large
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Vintage 1950s American Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood, Oak

Ebonized Desk in the Manner of Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pasadena, CA
The 1/2" glass rests on 2 pedestals made of ebonized walnut. The right one features two file
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Edward Wormley Walnut & Rosewood Executive Desk
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar sculpted walnut and rosewood executive desk. Upturned carved lip to
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Vintage 1950s American Desks

Materials

Brass

Executive Desk Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in South Charleston, WV
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Model 807 with rattan modesty panel. 74.75" wide, 38.5" deep and 28.75
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

Executive Desk Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Executive Desk Edward Wormley for Dunbar
H 28.75 in W 74.75 in L 28.75 in
Edward Wormley Mahogany & Rosewood Raised Edge Credenza
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar mahogany cabinet with four large drawers and a center shelved cabinet on
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Vintage 1950s American Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Collection Elm Desk
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in San Francisco, CA
An uncommon Mid-Century Modern elm desk by Edward Wormley from his Precedent Collection for Drexel
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Elm

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Rosewood Two-Drawer Chest, circa 1960s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern two-drawer dresser chest or office filing cabinet in bookmatched
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Edward Wormley Desk
Located in New York, NY
EDWARD WORMLEY (1907-1995) Ebonized desk with shaped top. Two deep file drawers and one pencil
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Vintage 1940s American Desks

Materials

Wood

Edward Wormley Desk
Edward Wormley Desk
H 29.25 in W 60 in D 32 in
Dunbar Walnut File Cabinet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Two-tone walnut file cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Four drawers and two doors have nice
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Vintage 1950s American Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Dunbar Walnut File Cabinet
Dunbar Walnut File Cabinet
H 29 in W 58 in D 21.5 in
Large Oak Cabinet by Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
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Vintage 1970s Credenzas

Materials

Oak

Large Oak Cabinet by Dunbar
Large Oak Cabinet by Dunbar
H 29 in W 136.375 in D 20 in
Important Edward Wormley Desk
Located in New York, NY
files. Could be used as a partner's desk as it has leg room and a shelf on the backside. Executed by
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Vintage 1950s American Desks

Materials

Wood, Leather

Important Edward Wormley Desk
Important Edward Wormley Desk
H 29.75 in W 68 in D 40 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Executive Desk
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Edward Wormley for Dunbar large executive desk with solid walnut and rosewood construction
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Vintage 1950s American Desks

Materials

Walnut, Rosewood

Steel Frame Partners Desk by Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
ankles on legs. Leaves measure 18". Design by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
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Vintage 1950s American Desks

Materials

Steel, Brass

Floating Top Partners Desk by Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
drawers over one long drawer, on slab feet. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar 1947
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Vintage 1950s American Desks

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Rosewood Chests of Drawers or Nightstands, Pair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern chests, filing cabinets, or nightstands in bookmatched
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Rosewood

Ebonized Desk in the Manner of Edward Wormley
Located in Pasadena, CA
Strong and sturdy glass top desk stands on 2 pieces of brass. The base features two files
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Vintage 1960s American Desks

Materials

Brass

Dunbar Exceptional Mahogany Desk with Inset Leather Top 1960s 'Signed'
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
pulls as well as brass feet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1960's (signed with metal Dunbar
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Stylish Walnut and Elm Desk in the Style of Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in South Charleston, WV
article has not been identified as it is unmarked, yet clearly has the style of Edward Wormley's series
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Two-Tone Desk with Rolling File Cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dorchester, MA
Edward Wormley designed this handsome desk for Dunbar in the late 1950s. Ebonized mahogany frames
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood, Walnut

Edward Wormley Walnut and Rosewood Executive Desk
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar sculpted walnut and rosewood executive desk. Upturned carved lip to
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Vintage 1950s American Desks

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Four-Drawer Case
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Wormley for Dunbar 4-drawer highly figured rosewood credenza, drawers can all be converted to
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Chrome

Edward Wormley for Dunbar English Oak and Rosewood Four-Drawer Credenza
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar credenza with rosewood sled based open bottom casement. Four large
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Vintage 1950s American Credenzas

Materials

Oak, Rosewood

Bold Rosewood Executive Desk and Return by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in South Charleston, WV
A rare all-rosewood desk with return built in by Dunbar, designed by Edward Wormley. Normally
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Rosewood Three-Drawer Chest, circa 1960s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern three-drawer dresser chest or office filing cabinet in book-matched
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Bold All-Palisander Executive Desk and Return by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in South Charleston, WV
A rare all-rosewood desk with return built in by Dunbar, designed by Edward Wormley. Normally
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Partners Desk with Bookshelf in Ebony with Red Leather
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Uncommon Edward Wormley for Dunbar, partners or library desk from an Arthur Elrod designed interior
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley Desk
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Edward Wormley for Drexel partners desk with 2 rolling file cabinets, drawers, cubby holes
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Vintage 1940s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Edward Wormley Desk
Edward Wormley Desk
H 30 in W 60 in D 27 in
Matched Set Of Edward Wormley File Cabinets
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Designed by Wormley for Dunbar Furniture, Matching pair, both feature letter and legal size files
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Vintage 1950s American Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Edward Wormley Cabinet, circa 1965
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Cabinet has two drawers, two file drawers, and two tambour
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley Cabinet, circa 1965
Edward Wormley Cabinet, circa 1965
H 29 in W 66 in D 20 in
Drexel Edward Wormley Precedent Desk and Chair
By Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Drexel Edward Wormley Precedent Desk and chair. The pedestal contains 3 storage drawers and a file
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Vintage 1940s American Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cabinet / Credenza
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cabinet / credenza / server by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, metal "D" plaque. Three drawers and file
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Vintage 1960s American Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. 8 drawers including a file drawer.***Contact/Shipping
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Vintage 1950s American Desks

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley Desk
Edward Wormley Desk
H 30.5 in W 44 in D 24 in
Edward Wormley Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Edward Wormley desk, designed for Drexel, "Precedent Collection". Nine drawers, with one for file
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Vintage 1940s American Desks

Edward Wormley  Desk
Edward Wormley  Desk
H 30.5 in W 48 in D 24 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Executive Desk
Located in New York, NY
Edward Wormley for Dunbar executive desk with sculpted rosewood drawer pulls, natural caned front
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Vintage 1960s American Desks

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Executive Desk
Located in New York, NY
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Executive Desk.American Walnut with sculpted rosewood drawer pulls along
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Vintage 1960s American Desks

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar caned front desk
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous double pedestal desk designed by Edward Wormley For Dunbar. Rich chocolate brown lacquer
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20th Century American Desks

Materials

Brass

Kneehole Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in New York, NY
" deep in place of drawer, cantilevered shelves on front side. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
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Vintage 1940s American Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Drexel Modernist Floating Top Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
lacquer. Notable designers in the Drexel line over the years included Edward Wormley, Milo Baughman and
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20th Century American Desks

Materials

Brass

Drexel Modernist Floating Top Desk
Drexel Modernist Floating Top Desk
H 29 in W 56 in D 31 in
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Desk
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
561.659.0403. Sorry for any inconvenience. (Key: Dunbar, Edward Wormley, Harvey Probber, home office
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Vintage 1950s American Desks

Materials

Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut File Cabinet
By Edward Wormley
Located in Hudson, NY
A nice Dunbar cabinet executed in walnut with rosewood details. The cabinet is configured with a
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut, Rosewood

Edward Wormley Cabinet, circa 1965
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Cabinet has two drawers, two file drawers and two tambour
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley Cabinet, circa 1965
Edward Wormley Cabinet, circa 1965
H 29 in W 66 in D 20 in
File Cabinet/Side Table by Drexel
By Edward Wormley
Located in Tarrytown, NY
File cabinet / side table recently refinished, with two small drawers and a drawer for files
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Vintage 1960s American Side Tables

Materials

Walnut, Mahogany

File Cabinet/Side Table by Drexel
File Cabinet/Side Table by Drexel
H 29.25 in W 18.25 in D 18.25 in
Vintage Dunbar Credenza
By Edward Wormley
Located in Washington, DC
Vintage Dunbar credenza with multiple drawers, shelves and a lockable filing drawer.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Dunbar Credenza
Vintage Dunbar Credenza
H 29 in W 84 in D 20 in
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Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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