Edward Wormley Armchairs

American, 1907-1995

As the longtime director of design for the Dunbar furniture company, Edward Wormley was, along with such peers as George Nelson at Herman Miller Inc., and Florence Knoll of Knoll Inc., one of the leading forces in bringing modern design into American homes in the mid-20th century. Not an axiomatic modernist, Wormley deeply appreciated traditional design, and consequently his vintage seating, storage cabinets, bar carts and other work has an understated warmth and a timeless quality that sets it apart from other furnishings of the era.

Wormley was born in rural Illinois and as a teenager took correspondence courses from the New York School of Interior Design. He later attended the Art Institute of Chicago but ran out of money for tuition before he could graduate. Marshall Field hired Wormley in 1930 to design a line of reproduction 18th-century English furniture; the following year he was hired by the Indiana-based Dunbar, where he quickly distinguished himself. It was a good match.

Dunbar was an unusual firm: it did not use automated production systems; its pieces were mostly hand-constructed. For his part, Wormley did not use metal as a major component of furniture; he liked craft elements such as caned seatbacks, tambour drawers, or the woven-wood cabinet fronts seen on his Model 5666 sideboard of 1956. He designed two lines for Dunbar each year — one traditional, one modern — until 1944, by which time the contemporary pieces had become the clear best sellers.

Many of Wormley’s signature pieces — chairs, sofas, tables and more — are modern interpretations of traditional forms. His 1946 Riemerschmid Chair — an example is in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art — recapitulates a late 19th-century German design. The long, slender finials of his Model 5580 dining chairs are based on those of Louis XVI chairs; his Listen-to-Me Chaise (1948) has a gentle Rococo curve; the “Precedent” line that Wormley designed for Drexel Furniture in 1947 is a simplified, pared-down take on muscular Georgian furniture. But he could invent new forms, as his Magazine table of 1953, with its bent wood pockets, and his tiered Magazine Tree (1947), both show. And Wormley kept his eye on design currents, creating a series of tables with tops that incorporate tiles and roundels by the great modern ceramicists Otto and Gertrud Natzler.

As the vintage items on 1stDibs demonstrate, Edward Wormley conceived of a subdued sort of modernism, designing furniture that fits into any decorating scheme and does not shout for attention.

Creator: Edward Wormley

Edward Wormley, Armchairs, Wood, Mohair, Cane, USA, 1950s

$4,800 / set

Edward Wormley, Armchairs, Wood, Mohair, Cane, USA, 1950s

By Edward Wormley

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of wood, cane and mohair armchairs designed by Edward Wormley and produced by Dunbar, USA, c. 1950s. Minor wear to wood frame consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Mohair, Cane, Wood

Midcentury "Quinn" Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Model 1170, Walnut + Wool

$760

Midcentury "Quinn" Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Model 1170, Walnut + Wool

By Dunbar Furniture, Gunlocke, Jens Risom, Edward Wormley

Located in Decatur, GA

"Quinn" chair, Model no. 1170 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar circa 1965. Sculpted walnut arms transition seamlessly to the upholstered back creating a wonderful silhouette. Frame is so...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Walnut

Unusual Edward Wormley For Dunbar Bentwood Arm Lounge Chair Ca '1950's

$4,800

Unusual Edward Wormley For Dunbar Bentwood Arm Lounge Chair Ca '1950's

By Edward Wormley

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A rare and hard to find Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture lounge chair. Distinct bentwood arms and a floating seat with decorative steel bars on the back. Reupholstered, new spring...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of "Y" Armchairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, C. 1950s

$12,000 / set

Set of "Y" Armchairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, C. 1950s

By Edward Wormley

Located in Westport, CT

A set of "Y" armchairs, designed by the Iconic Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950-1959. Completely restored, fitted with new caning, walnut frame work fully restored, stained in d...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Rare and Elegant Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Armchair

$4,000

Rare and Elegant Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Armchair

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in St. Louis, MO

Edward Wormley for Dunbar lounge chair. Model number 6309, part of the Today and Tomorrow collection, circa 1963. Beautiful channelled mahogany frame with ultra-suede seat and back c...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Edward Wormley Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Red Brown Leather

$15,600 / set

Edward Wormley Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Red Brown Leather

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar by Mobilier Universel, set of eight armchairs, model '5762', lacquered black wood, red brown leather, Belgium, design 1957 These armchairs are designed by ...

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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Wormley for Dunbar Dining Chairs with Brass Handles

$5,000 / set

Pair of Wormley for Dunbar Dining Chairs with Brass Handles

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in New York, NY

Wonderful pair of dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar ( model 4710A ). These chairs have been newly restored, refinished and reupholstered, and are in excellent ready...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar "A" Frame Arm Chair

$6,200

Edward Wormley for Dunbar "A" Frame Arm Chair

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar "A" Frame Arm Chair, Horseshoe curved back with original leather-covered armrests, solid mahogany frame, brass exposed screws...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Walnut Dining Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$5,400 / item

Walnut Dining Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A sculptural and finely detailed armchair in walnut having a floating seat and back cushions, retaining the original black leather upholstery.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Dunbar Leather and Brass Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley, 1960

$6,800 / set

Dunbar Leather and Brass Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley, 1960

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Dunbar Leather and Brass Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley, 1960. Original leather.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Brass

PAIR OF 5762 ARMCHAIRS FOR DUNBAR Edward Wormley

$5,294 / set

PAIR OF 5762 ARMCHAIRS FOR DUNBAR Edward Wormley

By Edward Wormley

Located in Forest, BE

Edward Wormley was an American designer of modern furniture. In 1926, he briefly studied at the Ar Institute of Chicago, but had to leave after three terms due to financial issues. I...

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1950s American Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Edward Wormley Captains Chair for Dunbar, Model 5480

$6,500

Edward Wormley Captains Chair for Dunbar, Model 5480

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in San Francisco, CA

Edward Wormley Captain's Chair for Dunbar Furniture, Model 5480. Elegant looking armchair perfect for a desk or bedroom corner. Made from oak with brass feet and a cane backrest, jus...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut, Cane, and Tan Leather 'Janus' Lounge Armchair

$9,500

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut, Cane, and Tan Leather 'Janus' Lounge Armchair

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

American mid-century 'Janus' lounge / armchair with a wooden frame with dark walnut veneer, a rounded caned back, and a tan leather button tufted seat cushion and round back cushion,...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Leather, Upholstery

Edward Wormley Dining Armchair for Dunbar

$4,000

Edward Wormley Dining Armchair for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Walnut dining armchair with splayed back legs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA, c.1960s. The seat cushion has been newly reupholstered in a Pierre Frey textured fabric - a perfect t...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Set of Six Cane Back Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1940s

$36,000 / set

Set of Six Cane Back Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1940s

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An elegant and unusual set of six dining chairs with a cane wrapped barrel back and an upholstered seat atop four slender legs.

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Four Alexandria Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Elegant Modern at Its Best

$38,500 / set

Four Alexandria Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Elegant Modern at Its Best

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Kansas City, MO

Set of 4 Alexandria Chairs designed by Edward Wormley. One of Wormley's most coveted designs. These can be used as dining / kitchen chairs, game table chairs or side chairs in any ro...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Rare set of Eight 1950s MCM Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dining Armchairs

$8,500 / set

Rare set of Eight 1950s MCM Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dining Armchairs

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in St. Louis, MO

Rare set of 8 dining room or conference armchairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, model number 842, in mahogany with original red velvet seats. All original, minor touch up prior to s...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Edward Wormley A-Frame Armchair for Dunbar

$6,000

Edward Wormley A-Frame Armchair for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dark walnut "A-Frame" armchair with tapered legs and brass capped feet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA, c.1960s. The seat cushion has been reupholstered with a sage green mohair - ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Desk Chair #5482 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$8,600

Desk Chair #5482 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Lynn, MA

Rare luxurious desk chair model #5482 designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Ebonized mahogany frame with padded arm rests and down filled support cushion. Subtle brass accents. Dunb...

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20th Century American Other Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley Lounge Chair #4796 for Dunbar

$4,500

Edward Wormley Lounge Chair #4796 for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in New York, NY

Edward Wormely lounge chair model #4796 produced by Dunbar Furniture Company "Dunbar For Modern" Line, production date of 8/2/1950 - 10/23/1950. The perfect reading chair, very com...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Dunbar Edward Wormley Pair of Janus line armchairs mahogany mid century Berne

$3,450 / set

Dunbar Edward Wormley Pair of Janus line armchairs mahogany mid century Berne

By Edward Wormley

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Carved detailed Dunbar, Berne IN design by Edward Wormley. Needs reupholstery

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Armchair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s

$5,400

Armchair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A sculptural and finely detailed armchair in walnut having a floating seat and back cushions that retain their original textured wool upholstery.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar American Mid-Century Lounge Chairs

$7,600 / set

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar American Mid-Century Lounge Chairs

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of American Mid-Century Lounge / Armchairs with brown upholstery having a seat cushion and button tufted back and resting on an ebonized base with square legs (EDWARD WORMLEY FO...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Swivel Armchair

$4,400

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Swivel Armchair

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Long Island City, NY

LITERATURE Illustrated in EDWARD WORMLEY: The Other Face of Modernism, pg. 41 A 1960s Dunbar swivel armchair designed by Edward Wormley. The base is ebonized mahogany. The back cush...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Alexandria Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$9,500

Alexandria Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A rare Dunbar Alexandria chair designed by Edward Wormley.

Category

1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Ed Warley for Dunbar Deep Lounge Arm Club Chairs

$7,500 / set

Pair of Ed Warley for Dunbar Deep Lounge Arm Club Chairs

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Ed Warley for Dunbar Deep Lounge Arm Club Chairs

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Set of 4 American Mid-Century Ed Wormley Ebonized With White Upholstery Armchair

$9,800 / set

Set of 4 American Mid-Century Ed Wormley Ebonized With White Upholstery Armchair

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Queens, NY

SET of 4 American Mid-Century ebonized wood continuous roundback armchairs with white upholstery (EDWARD WORMLEY for DUNBAR) (PRICED AS SET) (Matching Set of 5-with black and white s...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Red Upholstered Swivel Lounge Chair and Footstool

$21,500

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Red Upholstered Swivel Lounge Chair and Footstool

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century tapered high back lounge armchair and matching wedge-form footstool, upholstered in a bright red textured fabric with button tufting on the headrest and back cus...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair Of High-Back Armchairs By Edward Wormley For Dunbar

$7,200 / set

Pair Of High-Back Armchairs By Edward Wormley For Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This elegant pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs were designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture circa 1950s. These stylish chairs feature tapered high backs with a slight curv...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Crushed Gold Velour and Walnut Lounge Armchair

$9,500

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Crushed Gold Velour and Walnut Lounge Armchair

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

American mid-century lounge armchair with square arms and a slightly tapered short back, with crushed gold velour upholstery with button tufted detail on the back cushion, resting on...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Edward Wormley Black Leather Janus Lounge Chair, Model 5701, Dunbar, 1957

$13,400

Edward Wormley Black Leather Janus Lounge Chair, Model 5701, Dunbar, 1957

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Edward Wormley black leather Janus lounge ch air, Model 5701, Dunbar, 1957 ash, leather; 33.75 H × 30.5 W × 34 D in; Stitched manufacturer's mark to decking ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Beige Upholstered Fluted Leg Lounge Armchair

$12,500

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Beige Upholstered Fluted Leg Lounge Armchair

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century lounge armchair with plush upholstery in a textured taupe and beige with a small skirt concealing four fluted legs. (EDWARD J WORMLEY ...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Fabric

Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair Restored

$4,500

Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair Restored

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Dunbar Mid-Century Modern lounge chair on solid brass cone shape legs by Edward Wormley.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Rare Pair of Antler Armchairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$9,500 / set

Rare Pair of Antler Armchairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A rare pair of model 5580 Antler armchairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Matching set of four side chairs available separately.

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1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Dunbar Armchairs by Edward Wormley

$4,200 / set

Pair of Dunbar Armchairs by Edward Wormley

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar armchairs with brass handles and brass feet.

Category

1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Dunbar Mahogany Armchairs by Edward Wormley

$1,800 / set

Pair of Dunbar Mahogany Armchairs by Edward Wormley

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of 6309 lounge chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar as part of the Today and Tomorrow collection, circa 1963. French inspired channeled mahogany frames. Upholstered in Manuel Canovas fabric...

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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Mid-Century Lacquered Walnut Barrel Chair By Edward Wormley For Drexel

$3,800

Mid-Century Lacquered Walnut Barrel Chair By Edward Wormley For Drexel

By Edward Wormley, Drexel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-cenutry barrel chair designed by Edward Wormley for Drexel, Precedent Collection features a black lacquered walnut frame with off-white cords that are woven into the back as an i...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut, Cord

A-Frame' Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$10,500

A-Frame' Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A Mid-Century Modern Classic 'A-Frame' armchair with a woven caned backrest, upholstered black leather seat and brass capped feet. Designed by Edward Wormley, produced by Dunbar in t...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley For Dunbar "Morris" Lounge Chair

$8,500

Edward Wormley For Dunbar "Morris" Lounge Chair

By Edward Wormley

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar multi position recliner known as the "Morris" chair. Classic reinterpretation the lounge chair has three positions. Mahogany in dark, original finish...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Uncommon Dunbar 'Janus' Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1957

$9,500 / item

Uncommon Dunbar 'Janus' Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1957

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A rare dining height Janus armchair designed by Mid-Century Modern master Edward Wormley. Each chair features sculpted dark mahogany frames and the original putty suede upholstery wi...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Caned and Ebonized Arm Chair Designed by Edward Wormley

$7,900

Caned and Ebonized Arm Chair Designed by Edward Wormley

By Edward Wormley

Located in Stamford, CT

A sharp looking ebonized chair with caned side panels designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.

Category

1950s American Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Janus High Back Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$9,500 / set

Pair of Janus High Back Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A pair of 'Janus' high back chairs with the original blue silk faille upholstery, on light walnut legs with cloud lift stretchers.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Club Chairs

$3,250 / set

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Club Chairs

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Stunning pair of oak framed chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, referred to as “Edward’s Chair”. New fabric and great original finish. Chairs...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection Pair of Armchairs

$11,600Sale Price / set|20% Off

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection Pair of Armchairs

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection pair of armchairs. Very rare pair of chairs all redone, newly refinished and reupholstered in a velvet. Beautiful elegant chair with except...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut "Quinn" Armchair By Edward Wormley For Dunbar

$2,200

Mid-Century Modern Walnut "Quinn" Armchair By Edward Wormley For Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern "Quinn" chair (model no. 1170) in walnut, was designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar circa 1965. Wormley transitions from the carved wood to the upholstery seamless...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Wool

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair of Arm Chairs or Lounge Chairs, 1950s

$3,250 / set

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair of Arm Chairs or Lounge Chairs, 1950s

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Hamburg, PA

A classic pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar armchairs. Edward Wormley always saw furniture as expressions of personality and as a paired-down concept for detail of architecture and g...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Edward Wormley, Armchairs, Mahogany, Fabric, USA, 1967

$5,800

Edward Wormley, Armchairs, Mahogany, Fabric, USA, 1967

By Edward Wormley

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of dark-stained mahogany and orange brown fabric armchairs designed by Edward Wormley and produced by Dunbar, USA, c. 1967. Seats reupholstered in brand new fabric. Overall ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Completely Original Alexandria Chair Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$12,000

Completely Original Alexandria Chair Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Kansas City, MO

Rare opportunity. All original example of the Alexandria Chair designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Retains the original, high quality black leather seat with attractive wear. This...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tilt-Back Sheridan Lounge Chair in Walnut Cane & Brass

$7,800

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tilt-Back Sheridan Lounge Chair in Walnut Cane & Brass

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant lounge chair was designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in the late 1960s and was only produced for a very short time. The frame is crafted from solid American claro waln...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Morris" Armchairs

$18,500

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Morris" Armchairs

By Edward Wormley

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A pair of rare and unusual Edward Wormley for Dunbar adjustable back lounge chairs. Known as "Morris" chairs they allow for 3 positions-l...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar High Back Taupe Lounge Armchair and Ottoman

$12,800

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar High Back Taupe Lounge Armchair and Ottoman

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century high back lounge armchair and matching ottoman Set, with textured brown / taupe fabric upholstery with button tufting on the back cushion, matching antimacassars...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany and Steel Armchair, 1950s

$1,620

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany and Steel Armchair, 1950s

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern club or lounge chair By Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture USA, circa 1950s Solid African mahogany frames, with brushed steel stre...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Edward Wormley Pair of Armchairs in Green Velvet Upholstery

$4,400 / set

Edward Wormley Pair of Armchairs in Green Velvet Upholstery

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar, pair of armchairs, beech, velvet, United States, 1960s These armchairs are designed by Edward Wormley for the furniture company Dunbar in the sixties. The...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Four Dunbar Alexandria Chairs by Edward Wormley

$38,000 / set

Four Dunbar Alexandria Chairs by Edward Wormley

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

Rare set of four Dunbar Alexandria occasional chairs, model 6004, designed by Edward Wormley. Beautifully restored and upholstered in leather.

Category

1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

American Mid-Century Ed Wormley Ebonized With White Upholstery Armchair

$2,450

American Mid-Century Ed Wormley Ebonized With White Upholstery Armchair

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century ebonized wood continuous roundback armchair with white upholstery (EDWARD WORMLEY for DUNBAR)

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dining Chairs with Brass Handles

$5,000 / set

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dining Chairs with Brass Handles

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in St. Louis, MO

Listed are a pair of elegant Edward Wormley for Dunbar dining chairs with arms and brass handles. These are in need of restoration, perfect if your looking to add to your set. Also c...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Side Armchairs

$2,800 / set

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Side Armchairs

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Kansas City, MO

Beautiful pair of Edward Wormley armchairs. Great side chairs for any room or as dining chairs.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Pair of Edward Wormley Walnut Open-Arm Lounge Chairs

$3,600Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Edward Wormley Walnut Open-Arm Lounge Chairs

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Two architectural open arm lounge chairs in walnut by Dunbar, with green and blue horizontal stripe upholstery.

Category

1950s American Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Set of Six, 1950s

$12,000 / set

Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Set of Six, 1950s

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Amarillo, TX

Edward Wormley, two armchairs, and four side chairs. Dunbar, USA. Mahogany and leather. Signed with applied gold rectangular metal manufacturer's label to the seat bottom [Dunb...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Armchairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$6,800 / set

Pair of Armchairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

An elegant pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar mahogany and cane armchairs with silk velvet upholstery.

Category

1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Edward Wormley armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Edward Wormley armchairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Edward Wormley armchairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original armchairs by Edward Wormley were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider armchairs by Dunbar, Charles and Ray Eames, and Milo Baughman. Prices for Edward Wormley armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $760 and can go as high as $38,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,800.

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Questions About Edward Wormley Armchairs

What materials did Edward Wormley use?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
Edward Wormley used a variety of materials over the course of his career. Among them were laminated wood, brass, marble and silk. Not an axiomatic modernist, Wormley deeply appreciated traditional design, and consequently, his vintage seating, storage cabinets, bar carts and other work have an understated warmth and a timeless quality that sets them apart from other furnishings of the era. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Edward Wormley furniture.