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Wormley 5480

Pair of Dunbar Model 5480 Armchairs by Edward Wormley
Pair of Dunbar Model 5480 Armchairs by Edward Wormley

Pair of Dunbar Model 5480 Armchairs by Edward Wormley

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of cane back model 5480 captains chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.

Category

Vintage 1950s Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Edward Wormley Captains Chair for Dunbar, Model 5480
Edward Wormley Captains Chair for Dunbar, Model 5480

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

5480 Captain's Chair designed by Edward Wormley for DUNBAR
5480 Captain's Chair designed by Edward Wormley for DUNBAR

5480 Captain's Chair designed by Edward Wormley for DUNBAR

By Edward Wormley

Located in High Point, NC

A chair is an argument about how to sit—and more broadly, how to live. The Captain's Chair by Edward Wormley makes its case with understated eloquence: that American furniture tradit...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley Captain's Chair for Dunbar
Edward Wormley Captain's Chair for Dunbar

Edward Wormley Captain's Chair for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in San Francisco, CA

Edward Wormley design Captain's chair model 5480 for Dunbar, Berne Indiana.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Oak

1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Extension Dining Set 6 Chairs 2 Leaves
1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Extension Dining Set 6 Chairs 2 Leaves

1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Extension Dining Set 6 Chairs 2 Leaves

By Edward Wormley

Located in Monrovia, CA

1950s Dunbar, designer Edward Wormley extention dining table with 2 leaves model 5462 with 6 chairs model 5480.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood

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Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Pair of Armchairs, Model 5480, circa 1955
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Pair of Armchairs, Model 5480, circa 1955

Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Pair of Armchairs, Model 5480, circa 1955

By Edward Wormley

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Berne, Indiana. Pair of armchairs model No. 5480 , designed mid-1950s and constructed of laminated ash, caned backrest, brass detailing and newly upholster...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Set of Six Edward Wormley Model 5480 Cane and Ash Chairs Made by Dunbar
Set of Six Edward Wormley Model 5480 Cane and Ash Chairs Made by Dunbar

Set of Six Edward Wormley Model 5480 Cane and Ash Chairs Made by Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Stamford, CT

Six Ash and Brass chairs with caned tub backs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Model number 5480 with green Dunbar labels.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Pair of 1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cane Back Brass Armchairs Model 5480
Pair of 1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cane Back Brass Armchairs Model 5480

Pair of 1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cane Back Brass Armchairs Model 5480

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A pair of Model 5480 brass stiletto cane chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

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Dunbar Captains Compass Chair model # 5480 by Edward Wormley
Dunbar Captains Compass Chair model # 5480 by Edward Wormley

Dunbar Captains Compass Chair model # 5480 by Edward Wormley

By Dunbar Furniture

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A very well crafted arm chair with sculptural bent wood frame , woven caned backrest , brass details and upholstered seat cushion . This high styled chair is a statement piece in any...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

EDWARD WORMLEY
EDWARD WORMLEY

EDWARD WORMLEY

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H 33 in W 25 in D 25 in

EDWARD WORMLEY

Located in Chicago, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar (model 5480) Pair of Armchairs

Category

Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain's Chair Model 5480
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain's Chair Model 5480

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain's Chair Model 5480

By Edward Wormley

Located in San Francisco, CA

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain's chair or armchair, model 5480.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley Captain's Chair for Dunbar, Model 5480
Edward Wormley Captain's Chair for Dunbar, Model 5480

Edward Wormley Captain's Chair for Dunbar, Model 5480

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in San Francisco, CA

Edward Wormley design armchair or Captain's chair for Dunbar, Model 5480.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Captains Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Captains Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Captains Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

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H 32.5 in W 24.5 in D 23 in

Captains Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Round Rock, TX

Absolutely lovely captains arm chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Model 5480 may be Wormleys most recognizable designs.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Open Arm Chair #5480, by Ed Wormley for Dunbar
Open Arm Chair #5480, by Ed Wormley for Dunbar

Open Arm Chair #5480, by Ed Wormley for Dunbar

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H 32.5 in W 24.5 in D 25 in

Open Arm Chair #5480, by Ed Wormley for Dunbar

Located in New York, NY

Elegant, sculptural arm chair of dark stained, laminated ash. caned back, brass feet and mounts. *To see our entire inventory, www.donzella.com

Category

Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Pair of Edward Wormley Chairs # 5480 For Dunbar
Pair of Edward Wormley Chairs # 5480 For Dunbar

Pair of Edward Wormley Chairs # 5480 For Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Model # 5480 cane back chair is suspended in laminated ash cradles with tall brass shoes and brass vertical supports. These chairs are equally useful for the living room, the game ro...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

An Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cane Backed Armchair, #5480.
An Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cane Backed Armchair, #5480.

An Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cane Backed Armchair, #5480.

By Edward Wormley

Located in New York, NY

The curved cane backed and sides, with tapering angled legs with brass sabots, supporting a pink leather seat.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar 5480 Sculpted Lounge Chair, circa 1955
Edward Wormley for Dunbar 5480 Sculpted Lounge Chair, circa 1955

Edward Wormley for Dunbar 5480 Sculpted Lounge Chair, circa 1955

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

Edward Wormley for Dunbar style 5480 sculpted armchair, circa 1955.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Cane

Edward Wormley For Dunbar 5480 Armchairs
Edward Wormley For Dunbar 5480 Armchairs

Edward Wormley For Dunbar 5480 Armchairs

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H 33 in W 24.75 in D 21 in

Edward Wormley For Dunbar 5480 Armchairs

Located in New York, NY

Original Edward Wormley for Dunbar 5480 Armchairs with original Dunbar fabric.Cane back, laminated ash frame with brass boots in all original condition.

Category

20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley Chairs
Edward Wormley Chairs

Edward Wormley Chairs

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H 33 in W 24.5 in D 25 in

Edward Wormley Chairs

Located in Baltimore, MD

Handsome pair Edward Wormley for Dunbar model 5480 "A" frame chairs. Deep espresso bentwood frames with tightly woven caned backrest, all accented with brass screws, dowels, and sab...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5480 Chairs
Pair Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5480 Chairs

Pair Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5480 Chairs

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An iconic Edward Wormley design, the ‘A-Frame' chair is a wonderful example of Wormley’s expertise in mixing materials into sophisticated, architectural forms. Employing dark stain...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar 5480 Sculpted Lounge Chair, circa 1955
Edward Wormley for Dunbar 5480 Sculpted Lounge Chair, circa 1955

Edward Wormley for Dunbar 5480 Sculpted Lounge Chair, circa 1955

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

Edward Wormley for Dunbar style 5480 sculpted armchair, circa 1955.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Cane

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar 5480 Sculpted Lounge Chairs, circa 1955
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar 5480 Sculpted Lounge Chairs, circa 1955

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar 5480 Sculpted Lounge Chairs, circa 1955

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

Edward Wormley for Dunbar style 5480 pair of sculpted armchairs, circa 1955.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Elegant Pair of Dunbar 5480 Chairs
Elegant Pair of Dunbar 5480 Chairs

Elegant Pair of Dunbar 5480 Chairs

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H 33 in W 26 in D 26 in

Elegant Pair of Dunbar 5480 Chairs

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Providence, RI

Pair of Dunbar model number 5480 chairs in ash and brass, circa 1962. Arguably one of Wormley's best designs.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair of Sculpted Armchairs, circa 1955
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair of Sculpted Armchairs, circa 1955

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair of Sculpted Armchairs, circa 1955

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Style 5480 pair of sculpted armchairs, circa 1955.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

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Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.