Edward Wormley for Dunbar 'Oasis' Sofa in Camel Wool
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 'Oasis' sofa, model '5200', reupholstered in camel wool, mahogany
Fabric, Mahogany
$26,500
H 31.5 in W 111 in D 43 in
Oasis Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Very Rare. Priced for Reupholstery.
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare, Iconic "Oasis Sofa" designed by Edward Wormley and manufactured by Dunbar, 1950s. Super
Upholstery
1956 Rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar 'Oasis' Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
The ultimate sofa-sensuous, modern, & utterly beautiful. The 'Oasis' is among Edward
Rosewood
Sculptural Charcoal Wool Felt Upholstered Settee
Located in Chicago, IL
Wormley Oasis Sofa, designed for Dunbar. Clean lined walnut legs and the compact size make it perfect for
Sculptural Charcoal Wool Felt Upholstered Settee
Located in Chicago, IL
Wormley Oasis Sofa, designed for Dunbar. Clean lined walnut legs and the compact size make it perfect for
Wood
Oasis Sofa by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Wormley for Dunbar curved sofa, Model 5200 on 7" solid rosewood legs. Reupholstered with Great
Rosewood, Upholstery
Dunbar Oasis Sofa by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Oasis sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully restored. New charcoal mohair upholstery
Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar Red Oasis Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Houston, TX
Modern curved Edward Wormley for Dunbar Red Oasis sofa Knoll fabric is in great shape Aluminum
Fabric
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Oasis Sofa, Model 5200
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
This is an outstanding sofa design by Edward Wormley, the iconic Oasis sofa. Its inviting and
Upholstery
Edward Wormley Cognac Leather "Oasis" Curved Sofa for Dunbar, 1950s
By Edward Wormley
Located in Coronado, CA
An absolutely jaw-dropping "Oasis" Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa early 1950s
Leather
Dunbar Oasis Curved Pink Mohair Sofa by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Oasis curved sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. USA, circa 1950. Recently re
Fabric, Mohair, Wood
Edward Wormley 1st-Generation "Oasis" Curved Sofa for Dunbar in Mohair
By Edward Wormley
Located in Coronado, CA
This magnificently chic and uber rare 1st-generation "Oasis" sofa was designed by Edward Wormley
Mohair, Mahogany
Dunbar Oasis Settee by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Oasis sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. New purple mohair over bronze finish legs.
Bronze
Sold
H 37 in W 92.5 in D 32 in
Edward Wormley Dunbar Oasis Sofas in Ivory Boucle Early First Generation 1930s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
The price listed is per sofa. This is a rare first edition Oasis Sofa designed by Edward Wormley
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early Edward Wormley Oasis Sofa, Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Raleigh, NC
This sofa is an excellent example of modern elegance. An extraordinary substantial piece fully
Upholstery
Dunbar Oasis Sofa by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Early and rare oasis sofa model #5200 designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Pair available.
Fabric
Dunbar Oasis Sofa by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Early and rare oasis sofa model #5200 designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully restored and
Mohair
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
Authentic Early Midcentury Oasis Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A rare classic to behold in this stunning vintage Edward Wormley for Dunbar sofa. Why settle for a
Fabric
"Oasis" Sofa by Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wonderful and stylish sofa from the midcentury period. The sofa sit's deep, it is upholstered in
Brass
Midcentury Oasis Sofa on Brass Legs
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
. Similar design to the oasis sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, also of Berne Indiana.
Brass
Oasis Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950s
By Edward Wormley
Located in Surprise, AZ
An extremely rare example of an early crescent shaped Oasis sofa with high back ends designed by
Upholstery, Mahogany
$5,440Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 36.25 in W 36.5 in D 36.5 in
Jean-Michel Frank and Adolphe Chanaux Pair "Armchair 40" Club Chairs by Ecart
By Adolphe Chanaux & Co., Ecart International, Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Jean Michel Frank and Adolphe Chanaux for Ecart International Pair of Club Chairs, "Armchair 1940". Ecart has re-edited this design and has been producing it from their Paris showroo...
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Oak
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
Shroom Rattan Pencil Reed Table Lamp Mid Century Modern
Located in Oxford, GB
Illuminate your space with elegance and artistry with this mid century modern style pencil reed rattan table lamp. Handcrafted with a beautiful structural shroom shape and accented w...
Rattan
Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1938, this authorized GUBI re-edition is executed in brass and rattan. The 5321 table la...
Metal, Brass
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$2,925 / set
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Minimalist Nightstands Consoles Commodes 2 by Atelier Bachmann, 2019
By Fritz Grospietsch, Andreas Bachmann, Atelier Bachmann
Located in Berlin, DE
A beautiful pair of nightstands designed by Yuzo Bachmann for Atelier Bachmann, handcrafted in Germany, 2019. These nightstands are made out of plywood and brass handles. Finished w...
Plywood
$229,422Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
Vladimir Kagan, Sofa, Velvet, Lucite, USA, 1970s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in High Point, NC
A green velvet and lucite "Omnibus" sofa designed and produced by Vladimir Kagan, USA, 1970s. Seat height 18”
Velvet, Lucite
Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
A rare elegant Japanese vase cast of metal, possibly brass, featuring a baluster shaped body and a wide short neck. The surface is decorated with a delicate image of a thistle flowe...
Metal
$15,000
H 45 in W 60 in D 32 in
English Mahogany Camel Back Settee Upholstered in White Muslin, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany camel back settee with flanking scrolled brass tacked arms, removable cushion, carved floral knees, and terminating on trifod splayed feet. Settee is upholstered in ...
Brass
$1,725 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
Hand Carved, Louis XV Style Sofa Made By La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XV style, hand-carved, curved back, freestanding, sofa. Hand finished in antique white and lightly distressed. Upholstered in a Lelievre, damask, fabric with deep filled, feath...
Hardwood
$5,328
H 25.99 in W 43.51 in D 28.55 in
STUNNING ANTiQUE REGENCY CHESTERFIELD TUFTED "TETE A TETE" CONVERSATION SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this extremely rare original Antique Regency circa 1810-1820 “Tete a Tete” Conversation couch in salmon valo...
Upholstery, Wood
$3,990 / item
H 33 in W 89 in D 39 in
Rudin Belgian Linen Sofa with Down Wrapped Seat Cushion in Cafe Noir Linen
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Bloom Home Inc Rudin Sofa in Cafe Noir Stone Washed Linen A heavy 18 oz weighted linen, in a rich warm brown tone. Our linen is stone washed to give a soft hand and relaxed look. Th...
Linen, Wood, Down
Teal Murano Glass Long Chandelier
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Horizontal brass chandelier covered with layers of grooved teal Murano glass panels.
Brass
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.
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.