Edward Wormley For Dunbar Bookcase
Dunbar Bookcase Wall Units by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of bookcases designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1960. Fully restored. Espresso
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
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Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Model 5264 Shelf Bookcase
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar mid-century model 5264 shelf bookcase.
This bookcase measures: 48 wide
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
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Cabinet 6026 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful and very elegant cabinet model # 6026 designed by Edward Wormely for Dunbar. This cabinet
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
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Edward Wormley Book Case Designed for Dunbar, circa 1953
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Camden, ME
Tapering three-shelved walnut bookcase / plate stand designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Green
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
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Walnut
Rare Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Dunbar Walnut Corner Bookcase Console 38"
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture corner bookcase record console. Made of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
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Metal
H 38 in W 27 in D 27 in
Midcentury Edward Wormley Dunbar Walnut Showcase Curio Display Cabinet Bookcase
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
"This impressive showcase / room divider was a Custom order designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
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H 38 in W 53 in D 18 in
Edward Wormley Extension Walnut Dining Table for Dunbar, circa 1953
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Camden, ME
An Edward Wormley walnut extension dining table designed for Dunbar in the early 1950s.
The dark
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
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Leather, Walnut
Edward Wormley Sideboard Model 671 A for Dunbar Custom Order 1953
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Camden, ME
An Edward Wormley walnut and Japanese fir sideboard , model 671A for Dunbar, circa 1953.
A rare
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
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Two-Piece Cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
a leather-wrapped plinth base, shown with superstructure, No. 6086, to serve as a bar, bookcase, or
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
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Brass
Dunbar Mahogany and Glass Four Shelf Etagere
By Edward Wormley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
finish. By Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
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Vintage 1950s American Bookcases
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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.
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