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Edward Wormley Janus Sofa

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Sofa in Raf Simons Velvet with Leather Trim
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Sofa in Raf Simons Velvet with Leather Trim

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Sofa in Raf Simons Velvet with Leather Trim

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Dallas, TX

An outstanding Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Model 6329 Angle sofa newly upholstered in a Raf

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Sofas in Raf Simons Velvet w/ Leather
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Sofas in Raf Simons Velvet w/ Leather

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Sofas in Raf Simons Velvet w/ Leather

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Dallas, TX

An outstanding pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Model 6329 Angle sofas newly upholstered in

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

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Edward Wormley Angular Sofa

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H 31 in W 82 in D 44 in

Edward Wormley Angular Sofa

By Edward Wormley, Janus Collection

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Edward Wormley for dunbar sofa #6329, circa 1965 Janus Collection. Fully restored and reupholstered

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Janus sofa Dunbar-Edward Wormley
Janus sofa Dunbar-Edward Wormley

Janus sofa Dunbar-Edward Wormley

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H 31 in W 82 in D 44 in

Janus sofa Dunbar-Edward Wormley

By Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Janus sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Original Jack Lenor Larsen "Happiness" fabric on mahogany

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Vintage 1950s American Sofas

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Janus Sofa Dunbar-edward Wormley
Janus Sofa Dunbar-edward Wormley

Janus Sofa Dunbar-edward Wormley

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H 31 in W 82 in D 44 in

Janus Sofa Dunbar-edward Wormley

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Janus sofas by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Original Jack Lenor Larsen "Happiness" fabric on

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Edward Wormley Janus Day Bed/Sofa
Edward Wormley Janus Day Bed/Sofa

Edward Wormley Janus Day Bed/Sofa

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H 27.25 in W 80.5 in D 30.25 in

Edward Wormley Janus Day Bed/Sofa

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Wormley for Dunbar Janus Group Daybed/ Sofa Reupholstered with Great Plains Boucle

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Angled Janus Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Angled Janus Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Angled Janus Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

An angled Janus sofa on mahogany frame. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.

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Vintage 1950s Sofas

Janus Corner Sofa Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Janus Corner Sofa Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Janus Corner Sofa Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Stamford, CT

A Janus Collection corner sofa produced by Dunbar and designed by Edward Wormley. Model 629A

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Janus Sofa #6329 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Janus Sofa #6329 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Janus Sofa #6329 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Pasadena, TX

Janus sofa #6329 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Stunning sofa recently restored in champagne velvet

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Edward Wormley Reupholstered 'Janus' Sofa with Green Upholstery
Edward Wormley Reupholstered 'Janus' Sofa with Green Upholstery

Edward Wormley Reupholstered 'Janus' Sofa with Green Upholstery

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Janus sofa model 6392A, reupholstered in green fabric, mahogany, United

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Monumental Dunbar "Janus Sofa" by Edward Wormley
Monumental Dunbar "Janus Sofa" by Edward Wormley

Monumental Dunbar "Janus Sofa" by Edward Wormley

By André Dunoyer de Segonzac, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Large-scale "Janus sofa" by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Wide angle sofa model #6329. Fully restored

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mahogany, Velvet

Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar Angled "Janus" Sofa Model 6329
Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar Angled "Janus" Sofa Model 6329

Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar Angled "Janus" Sofa Model 6329

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Houston, TX

Gorgeous and unique modern wide angle sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar for their "Janus

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Janus Collection
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Janus Collection

Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Janus Collection

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Toledo, OH

A beautiful Edward Wormley sofa for Dunbar from the Janus Collection, circa 1960s. This fantastic

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Edward Wormley Janus Collection Sofa For Dunbar
Edward Wormley Janus Collection Sofa For Dunbar

Edward Wormley Janus Collection Sofa For Dunbar

Located in Chicago, IL

This extremely rare sofa heralded the resurgence of Wormley at Dunbar, as part of his Janus

Category

20th Century American Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Style Sofa in Castel Upholstery
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Style Sofa in Castel Upholstery

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Style Sofa in Castel Upholstery

Located in Dallas, TX

We have reupholstered this beautiful graceful sofa in a high quality fabric by Castel. Refinished

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Edward Wormley Dunbar Janus Sofa
Edward Wormley Dunbar Janus Sofa

Edward Wormley Dunbar Janus Sofa

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H 29 in W 80 in D 43 in

Edward Wormley Dunbar Janus Sofa

By Edward Wormley

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Janus sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar circa early 1950's. The light cream colored

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Wide Angle "Janus" Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Wide Angle "Janus" Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Wide Angle "Janus" Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in San Francisco, CA

Uniquely designed wide Angle "Junas" sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, model #6329. Sofa is

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Silk

Monumental "Janus" Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Monumental "Janus" Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Monumental "Janus" Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Dallas, TX

Monumental angular "Janus" sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Sofa has a sturdy frame and

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection Angle Sofa in Blue Mohair
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection Angle Sofa in Blue Mohair

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection Angle Sofa in Blue Mohair

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

-century modern furnishing, and this Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection Angle Sofa in Blue Mohair

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Angled Sofa
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Angled Sofa

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Angled Sofa

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H 30 in W 79 in D 35 in

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Angled Sofa

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Dallas, TX

Edward Wormley Janus collection faceted sofa. Sexy from every angle.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Edward Wormley Model 6329 Janus Sofa, Jack Lenor Larsen Flamestitch Velvet 1960s
Edward Wormley Model 6329 Janus Sofa, Jack Lenor Larsen Flamestitch Velvet 1960s

Edward Wormley Model 6329 Janus Sofa, Jack Lenor Larsen Flamestitch Velvet 1960s

By Jack Lenor Larsen, Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Edward Wormley Model 6329 Janus sofa, Jack Lenor Larsen Flamestitch velvet 1960s. Made in Berne

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Janus Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Janus Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Janus Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

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H 28 in W 96 in D 35 in

Janus Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Located in New York, NY

Janus sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fantastic eight foot sofa with ebonized mahogany base

Category

Vintage 1950s American Sofas

Materials

Mahogany, Velvet, Upholstery

Janus Sofa, Model 6329, by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Janus Sofa, Model 6329, by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Janus Sofa, Model 6329, by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Dorchester, MA

Edward Wormley created this striking sofa, model 6329, for Dunbar's Janus Collection. Angled for

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Edward Wormly for Dunbar Mid-Century Janus Sofa
Edward Wormly for Dunbar Mid-Century Janus Sofa

Edward Wormly for Dunbar Mid-Century Janus Sofa

By Edward Wormley

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Completely original Dunbar sofa Designed by Edward Wormley.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

Janus Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Janus Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Janus Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

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H 31 in W 44 in D 82 in

Janus Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Located in Dorchester, MA

This large sofa was designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar's Janus Collection. Its deep seat and

Category

Vintage 1950s American Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of rare Janus Sofas by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Pair of rare Janus Sofas by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Pair of rare Janus Sofas by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Located in West Hollywood, CA

A rare pair of Janus sofas by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Sofas are in original condition, and the

Category

Vintage 1950s American Sofas

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Pair of rare sofas by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection
Pair of rare sofas by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection

Pair of rare sofas by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection

Located in Hollywood, CA

heather brown Frieze. These sofas are part of the Janus collection which heralded the resurgence of

Category

Vintage 1960s American Sofas

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Mahogany

Angular Janus Collection Sofa, Model 6329, by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Angular Janus Collection Sofa, Model 6329, by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Angular Janus Collection Sofa, Model 6329, by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Dorchester, MA

Edward Wormley designed this sofa, model 6329, as part of his famous Janus collection for Dunbar

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

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Edward Wormley Janus Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic edward wormley janus sofa available at 1stDibs. Each edward wormley janus sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and mahogany. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect edward wormley janus sofa — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right edward wormley janus sofa, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made edward wormley janus sofa has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Edward Wormley, Dunbar and André Dunoyer de Segonzac are consistently popular.

How Much is a Edward Wormley Janus Sofa?

The average selling price for a edward wormley janus sofa at 1stDibs is $12,000, while they’re typically $7,800 on the low end and $32,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Sofas for You

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.