Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa in Holly Hunt Mohair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
A classic clean lined sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. We have updated with Great Plains Mohair by Holly Hunt.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Edward Wormley Two-Seat Midcentury Tuxedo Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in London, GB
Edward Wormley two-seat sofa for Dunbar on four chrome ball wheels. The sofa needs reupholstery and some love but structurally is sound. In house upholstery available. Also available...
Fabric, Wood
Edward Wormley Four-Seat Midcentury Tuxedo Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in London, GB
Classic four-seat sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar on four chrome ball wheels. This sofa needs reupholstery and it is sold as a frame and as shown in the first images, it's missing ...
Metal
Edward Wormley Tuxedo Sofa for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A straightforward modern design from Edward Wormley, this 1950s sofa has a three-sided, upholstered case with a back panel gently angled for comfort. The deep seat has two long cushi...
Fabric, Mahogany
1970's Mid-Century Modern Tuxedo Sofa by Drexel
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in Burbank, CA
Two of the legs are in the middle for extra support to the frame. In the manner of Edward Wormley tuxedo sofa designs.
Fabric, Wood
Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa - Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Even arm frame on stainless steel legs. Single seat cushion with 4 down filled back cushions. Fully restored.
Steel
Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa - Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Classic tuxedo sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully restored and reupholstered.
Wood, Velvet
Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Tuxedo sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Tufted back and side arms.
Wood, Mohair
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Edward Wormley for Dunbar 9' Tuxedo sofa, elegant yet modern, circa 1950s.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Tuxedo Sofa in the Style of Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1960s tuxedo sofa upholstered in lovely shade of green velvet.
Brass
Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa by Edward Wormley in Mohair
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A Classic tuxedo form with walnut legs and down pillows. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully restored with green mohair.
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H 30 in W 95 in D 37 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Custom Tuxedo Sofa, Plinth Base, Modern Minimalism
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Custom Tuxedo sofa, plinth base, 1960s modern minimalism.
Wool, Walnut
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H 26.5 in W 55 in D 34 in
Tuxedo Loveseat Sofa on Castors Dunbar Edward Wormley / style Milo Baughman
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Tuxedo Loveseat Sofa on castors attributed to Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
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H 28 in W 94 in D 31 in
Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa in Navy Blue Velvet
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Long and lean and fully restored, this gorgeous sofa is covered in a soft navy blue velvet and has rich walnut legs.
Velvet
Custom Tuxedo Sofa by Edward Wormley
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
This is simply a stunning sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. It features a solid walnut parsons style base and finished walnut sides and back. The upholstery is all original and wr...
Walnut, Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Wormley Probber Style Three-Seat Tuxedo Sofa
By Edward Wormley, Harvey Probber
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Beautiful and comfortable three-seat tuxedo sofa in the style of Edward Wormley or Harvey Probber.
Upholstery
Single Arm Tuxedo Sofa by Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A single arm sofa with a straight back and sides on walnut legs.
Walnut, Upholstery
Pair of Matching Mid-Century Modern Tufted Tuxedo Sofas
By Edward Wormley
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Pair of fabulous midcentury sofas in the style of Edward Wormley design for Dunbar. circa 1960s. Recent reupholstered in a premium fabric and foam then gently used afterwards. No s...
Upholstery, Wood
Exceptional Harvey Probber 1960s Long Tuxedo Sofa in Velvet
By Edward Wormley, Harvey Probber
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional Tuxedo sofa in a cut silk velvet attributed to Harvey Probber. A three-seater, it is raised on a walnut plinth base with feather back pillows. Unusual for a Tuxedo Style ...
Velvet, Walnut
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H 28.75 in W 110.24 in D 33.47 in
Restored Edward Wormley Tuxedo Sofa for Dunbar in yellow beige fabric, USA 1960s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Berlin, DE
Edward wormley tuxedo sofa for Dunbar, USA 1960s.
Upholstery
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa on Plinth Base
By Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Elegant Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tuxedo sofa on recessed plinth base.
Upholstery, Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Formal Tuxedo Down Filled Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Edward Wormley for Dunbar formal, classic and elegant sofa with down filled cushions. Sofa has been reupholstered at some point, so it’s missing the label and is in need of re-uphols...
Brass
Sleek Tuxedo Dunbar Sofa Model 488 by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Hudson, NY
Very sleek Dunbar sofa. Model 488 on casters. Has been reupholstered at some point. Back cushions should be four individual cushions. Sofa shows well as is.
Upholstery
Edward Wormley Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa in Great Plains Wool Velvet
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa in Great Plains, Wool Velvet "Dreamer Marigold" Sofa was stripped down to frame with new foam and reupholstered.
Mohair
Dunbar Velvet Tuxedo Sofa on Chrome Base, Edward Wormley, 1970s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Tuxedo sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Original teal cotton velvet is in great shape, as is the chrome base. 25" tall to top of arm, 30" to top of back pillow
Chrome
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H 28.88 in W 90.5 in D 35.5 in
Elegant Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Tuxedo Sofa, Project
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Elegant mid-century Edward Wormley for Dunbar sofa with skirt, on sculpted mahogany legs. You can't beat the quality of a Dunbar sofa, built to last. Both Sofas have older reuphols...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Clean Lined Tuxedo Sofa in the manner of Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Tuxedo Sofa, in the manner of Edward Wormley for Dunbar, unsigned, American, circa 1960s.
Upholstery, Wood
One Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa by Edward Wromley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mid-Century Modern Tuxedo sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Fabric
Tuxedo Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dorchester, MA
Elegant tuxedo sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar on mahogany legs.
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.
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