Edward Wormley Tambour
Pair of Dunbar Tambour Cabinets by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of cerused tambour door serpentine cabinets designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
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Materials
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Pair of Dunbar Tambour Cabinets by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of two toned tambour door serpentine cabinets designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category
Vintage 1950s Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Edward Wormley Mr. and Mrs. Tambour Chests
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley Mr. and Mrs. Tambour Chests, models 4723 and 4724, bleached mahogany cases on
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Edward Wormley Executive Tambour-Door Rosewood Desk for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rosewood executive desk by Edward Wormley c.1950s, USA, for Dunbar. The desk has three shallow
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Drop Tambour Front Cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An innovative and uncommon drop tambour front cabinet of bleached walnut having recessed finger
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Tall Tambour Cabinet with Drawers by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A simple and refined ebonized mahogany wardrobe having tambour doors with integrated handles a top
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5466 Mid Century Tambour Door Credenza
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5466 Mid Century Tambour Door Credenza
This credenza measures
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Tambour Door Storage Console with Drawer by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare curved front console in rich grained rosewood with a single drawer and slatted tambour
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Tambour Drum Table With Storage by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1944
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A remarkable end table discreet bar with butterfly hinged top drawers and a tambour cabinet with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar MCM Model 452 Rosewood Tambour Door Executive Desk
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar mid century Model 452 Rosewood Tambour door executive desk
This desk
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
H 35 in W 74.5 in D 28 in
Recent Sales
Edward Wormley Tambour Door Cabinet
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fine tambour door dresser/cabinet with 4 drawers designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Each
Category
Vintage 1950s American Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Tambour Front Bar Cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Hadley, MA
Unusual tambour front bar by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Featuring a top shelf, a black Micarta
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Walnut Wall Mount Credenza with Tambour Doors by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Rare wall mount floating credenza or cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with drawers and tambour
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Rare Edward Wormley Tambour-Door Tables/Nightstands
By Edward Wormley
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare Edward Wormley Tambour Tables ,Model #4556,Manufactured by Dunbar.Great storage inside,
paper
Category
Vintage 1940s American Tables
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley Tambour Door Mister Cabinet for Dunbar, United States, c.1955
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Edward Wormley Tambour Door Mister Cabinet for Dunbar, United States, c.1955. Leather wrapped base
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 34.25 in W 48 in D 21.5 in
Edward Wormley Tambour-Door Cabinets or Tables
By Edward Wormley
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
butterfly
hinged top drawers and tambour cabinet with adjustable shelf.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Dunbar Tambour Cabinet by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A walnut tambour door bar cabinet with stone top and brass hardware. Designed by Edward Wormley for
Category
Vintage 1960s Dry Bars
Materials
Walnut
Tambour Door Sideboard by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Tambour door sideboard / credenza by EDWARD WORMLEY for DUNBAR
Category
Vintage 1950s American Sideboards
Materials
Walnut
Dunbar Tambour Door Rosewood Desk by Edward J. Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant executive desk designed by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar in 1957 (model no. 452). Comprised
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Tambour Door Cabinet with Drop Down Desk by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Tambour door cabinet with drop down desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. This piece was a custom
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Modern Monumental Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tambour Door Mister Chest Credenza
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Houston, TX
Unique Mid-Century Modern tambour door credenza "Mister" chest designed by Edward Wormley for
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
H 34 in W 78 in D 21.5 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tambour Door Walnut Floating Wall-Hanging Credenza
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. The credenza features gorgeous walnut wood grain and sleek Danish
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
H 14.13 in W 48 in L 14.13 in
Edward J. Wormley Model #452 Tambour Door Rosewood Desk for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Edward J. Wormley.
Manufacturer: Dunbar.
Period/style: Mid-Century Modern.
Country
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Edward J. Wormley Model #452 Tambour-Door Rosewood Desk for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant desk designed by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar in the United States in 1957. This fabulous
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tambour Credenza with Pop-Up Table, circa 1960
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, this innovative, inspired piece functions as both a credenza
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
A rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar Executive Tambour Desk, model 912, circa 1957.
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar Executive Tambour Desk, model 912, circa 1957. The rosewood and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Rosewood, Walnut
H 35 in W 75 in D 28 in
Edward Wormley For Dunbar Tambour Door Credenza
Located in Pasadena, TX
A rare and classic mid century modern credenza designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. In excellent
Category
Vintage 1960s American Credenzas
Materials
Mahogany, Zebra Wood, Rosewood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Rosewood Roll-Top Writing Partners Desk
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Oakville, CT
Roll-top writing desk made of rosewood and mahogany designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Features
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Tambour Door Cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
. Perfect as a bar cabinet or server. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dry Bars
Edward Wormley Cabinet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Edward Wormley for Dunbar cabinet with tambour sliding doors with long brass pulls. Great
Category
20th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Pair of Dunbar Chests, Dressers or Mister Cabinets with Tambour Doors, Rare
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare pair of "Mister Cabinets" designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. One of Wormley's most
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Mahogany
Mahogany and Walnut Buffet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in North Miami, FL
Beautifully restored walnut and mahogany buffet designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Tambour
Category
Vintage 1950s American Buffets
Materials
Walnut, Mahogany
Rare and Early Large Edward Wormley Tambour Front Cabinet
By Edward Wormley
Located in Ferndale, MI
Rare and early large Edward Wormley tambour front cabinet for Dunbar. Piece is in original finish
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Rosewood Tambour Cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A mahogany and rosewood cabinet with tambour doors and brass feet. Designed by Edward Wormley for
Category
Vintage 1950s Credenzas
Dunbar Tambour Door Chest by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Tambour door chest by Edward Worley for Dunbar. Mahogany finish. Drawers and shelves for storage.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Dunbar Tambour Door Chest by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of chests by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Tambour doors open to reveal many storage drawers
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut Tambour Door Corner Credenza, Newly Refinished
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern corner credenza
By Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
H 34 in W 35 in D 55 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Solid Brazilian Rosewood Tambour Desk Model 912C
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
crafted from American walnut, the tambours are solid Brazilian rosewood and the sabots are solid brass
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 35 in W 74.75 in D 28.25 in
Rare Pair of Tambour Door Cabinets/ Nightstands by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Exceptional and early pair of tambour door cabinets by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, late 40s or early
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Executive Rosewood Tambour Doors Desk Model #452 by Edward J. Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elegant vintage executive desk designed by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar in the United States in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
H 35 in W 74.75 in D 28 in
Edward Wormley "Mister" Cabinet for Dunbar, circa 1955
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Edward Wormley "Mister" tambour door cabinet for Dunbar circa 1955. Rare bentwood legs. This piece
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Pair Dunbar Mr. Chests with Tambour Roll Fronts
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Pair of "Mr." chests, designed by Edward Wormley for "Dunbar". The tambour roll front opens to
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Edward Wormley Tambour Front Cabinet
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
. Designed by Edward Wormley and produced by Dunbar Furniture, circa 1960. Retains its original paper
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley Cabinet
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Great Edward Wormley cabinet for Dunbar with tamboured doors and 12 drawers, in a whitewash finish.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Edward Wormley Tambour door Cabinet
Located in Portland, OR
This piece is an unusual iteration of the "Mr." chest wich was designed by Edward Wormley in 1954
Category
Vintage 1950s American Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
EDWARD WORMLEY TAMBOUR DOOR CABINET
Located in Portland, OR
THIS CABINET IS AN UNUSUAL ITERATION OF THE "MR" CHEST THAT WORMLEY DESIGNED FOR DUNBAR IN 1953.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Edward Wormley Chest for Dunbar with Tambour Doors
By Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a wonderful, versatile storage chest or dresser with great organizational space for your clothing, art or linens.
The handles, legs and the subtle curve of the body are very...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tambour Door Round Table or Nightstand in Sandalwood
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Edward Wormley for Dunbar furniture, model #4556. With two tambour doors, two drawers on
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage 1950s Walnut Tambour Door Cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Hudson, NY
A very handsome vintage 1950s walnut cabinet with a tambour door and adjustable shelves. With
Category
Vintage 1950s American Cabinets
Edward Wormley for John Widdicomb Server
By Edward Wormley, John Widdicomb
Located in New London, CT
Newly refinished 1950s vintage server or credenza designed by Edward Wormley for Widdicomb. Tambour
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Tambour desk, model 912 by Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Desk features three drawers and two tambour doors concealing storage. Signed with applied gold
Category
Vintage 1950s American Desks
Materials
Brass
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Chests with Tambour Doors
Located in Chicago, IL
These are an exceptional pair of chests with plenty of storage.
The handles, legs and the subtle curve of the body are very seductive.
The handles, legs and the subtle curve of the body are very seductive.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Edward Wormley Dresser
Located in New York, NY
1950's mohagany dresser by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Serpentine tambour front, molded wood pulls
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dressers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Dressers by Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1950's mohagany dresser by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Serpentine tambour front, molded wood
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dressers
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Pair Chests By Edward Wormley For Dunbar
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Rare pair of Mr and Mrs Chests by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with tambour doors.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Early Edward Wormley Cabinets/Dressers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fine & rare pair of early "Mr. & Mrs" dressers designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Two tambour
Category
Vintage 1940s American Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cabinet 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Surprise, AZ
Edward Wormley Mahogany Cabinet with Tambour Doors for Dunbar, circa 1950s. Dark Mahogany case
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
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Edward Wormley Tambour For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the edward wormley tambour you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each edward wormley tambour for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and brass. There are many kinds of the edward wormley tambour you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A edward wormley tambour, designed in the Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.
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The average selling price for a edward wormley tambour at 1stDibs is $9,500, while they’re typically $2,245 on the low end and $28,000 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
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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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
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