Edward Wormley Shelving
1970's Edward Wormley for Dunbar Wall Shelving Unit Cabinet
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Burbank, CA
designed by Edward Wormley. It has a lower credenza with cabinets and a drawer and shelves. It has a hutch
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Wardrobe Cabinet by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
and flanking closets-one with adjustable glass shelves, the other with shelving and a clothing rack
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
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Edward Wormley, Cabinet, Walnut, USA, 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable walnut wardrobe or cabinet designed by Edward Wormley and produced by Dunbar, Berne
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
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Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sideboard, Rare Model
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a beautifully restored sideboard by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. The cabinet has plenty of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
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#6027 Edward Wormley for Dunbar Super Structure Display Cabinet
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Pasadena, TX
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Super Structure display cabinet
Stunning cabinet constructed of dark
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
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Floating Cabinets by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, C. 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Westport, CT
the iconic Edward Wormley for Dunbar in the 1950s and meticulously restored to their original glory by
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
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Tall Walnut and Olive Burl Cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dorchester, MA
Edward Wormley designed this elegant display cabinet, model #6027, for Dunbar. The olive burl doors
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
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Brass
Mid Century Modern Excllusive Wall Unit by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Designed by Edward Wormley with a 'Less is More' aestethic this walnut wallunit offers three
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
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Brass
Two Signed Edward Wormley for Dunbar Ebonized Walnut Woven Front Credenzas
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Two signed Edward Wormley for Dunbar ebonized walnut woven front credenzas with brass fittings. One
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H 18 in W 61.5 in D 28.75 in
Rare Vintage Edward Wormley for Dunbar Double Sided Room Divider Credenza with S
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Custom designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar this cleverly designed walnut credenza, sideboard
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Wood
H 38 in W 53.25 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Brass and Walnut Credenza, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
and Edward Wormley.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
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Brass
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of edward wormley shelving on 1stDibs. A piece of edward wormley shelving — often made from wood, walnut and brass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of edward wormley shelving you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each choice in our collection of edward wormley shelving bearing mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. Dunbar and Edward Wormley each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of edward wormley shelving that is worth considering.
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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.
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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