Pair of Dunbar Model 5480 Armchairs by Edward Wormley
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Wormley 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.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
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...
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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
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H 32.29 in W 24.41 in D 24.81 in
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...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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
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Pair of 1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cane Back Brass Armchairs Model 5480
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
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
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Dunbar Captains Compass Chair model # 5480 by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture
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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
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
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
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
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
By Edward Wormley
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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
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Elegant, sculptural arm chair of dark stained, laminated ash. caned back, brass feet and mounts. *To see our entire inventory, www.donzella.com
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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Pair of Edward Wormley Chairs # 5480 For Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
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.
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
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
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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
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...
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Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
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Brass
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...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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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
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Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar 5480 Sculpted Lounge Chairs, circa 1955
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
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
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
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
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
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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