Dunbar Furniture
American
Revered for its handcrafted and highly collectible mid-century modern sofas, coffee tables and other furnishings, Dunbar Furniture was founded in 1910 in Berne, Indiana, but it didn’t gain widespread recognition until the ’30s, following the introduction of its president to a designer who would leave an indelible mark on the company’s legacy: Edward Wormley.
After a stint at the Art Institute of Chicago, the Oswego, Illinois-born Wormley worked as an interior designer for Marshall Field’s before joining Dunbar in 1931. Initially focused on developing the company’s cheapest furniture line, which could be bought with soap coupons, he was soon leading Dunbar Furniture into a new era of residential furniture for modern American homes. He would serve as the company’s design director for over three decades, designing about 150 pieces each year.
During that time, he oversaw the production of designs in a wide range of materials, with influences ranging from Scandinavian modernism to Art Deco. There were modern upholstery pieces, like swiveling lounge chairs and low-slung sofas, and experiments with textural wood on bar carts and cabinets as well as minimal, sculptural tables and functional office furniture. A passionate collector of Tiffany Studios lamps, Wormley used their glass tiles in Dunbar tables in 1956. He also worked on the reproduction of pieces by designers such as Jean-Michel Frank and Richard Riemerschmid.
One standout Dunbar Furniture collection was Janus, introduced in the 1960s, with Austrian-born ceramicists Otto and Gertrud Natzler. These pieces see the Natzlers’ uniquely artful ceramic tiles set into several styles of wooden tables. They remain some of the most sought-after mid-century modern Dunbar pieces on the vintage market today. During the peak of his design career and, indeed, the height of Dunbar Furniture’s history, Wormley amassed a whopping 30 Good Design awards between 1950 and 1955 through the “Good Design” exhibition, hosted by the Chicago Merchandise Mart and the Museum of Modern Art. Dunbar today produces a limited selection of archival Wormley designs, but many sales of original Dunbar pieces are through the resale market.
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Item Ships From: Europe
Creator: Dunbar
Edward Wormley Sofa Model 4906, Dunbar, USA, 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in London, GB
An original Edward Wormley Model 4906 sofa, made by Dunbar in the USA, 1950s. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut Side Table USA - 1960s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Berlin, DE
Edward Wormley Dunbar Side Table. Nice inlay and solid Brass support connections. beautifully detailed.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar 'Oasis' Sofa in White Boucle
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 'Oasis' sofa, model '5200', reupholstered in white boucle, wood, United States, 1952
The 'Oasis' sofa (1952) is designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Th...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Edward Wormley Yellow Lounge Chair for Dunbar, Reupholstery Needed
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Berlin, DE
Edward Wormley Lounge Chair for Dunbar that also can be used as is but we recomend a new dress for this very comfy chair. Please ask for quotes.
*This piece is curated by Original B...
Category
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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. Three-seat sofa with respectively three seat and back cushions. All freshly reupholstered ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa in Beige Upholstery with Floral Motifs
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, sofa, model 5125, fabric, stained wood, United States, 1950s
This cubic shaped sofa is designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. The sofa features a cubic-sh...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Armchair in Patterned Upholstery and Teak
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar by Mobilier Universel, armchair, model '5762', teak, fabric, Belgium, design 1957
This dining chair is designed by Edward Wormley for the furniture company...
Category
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Teak, Fabric
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut Magazine Tree Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Utrecht, NL
Magazine tree, model 4765 by American designer Edward Wormley executed in birch and sap grain walnut, designed in 1947 for Dunbar Furniture USA.
A very special, functional and aesth...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Birch, Walnut
Edward Wormley Open Frame Sofa, Dunbar, USA, 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in London, GB
A very rare two-seat Edward Wormley open frame sofa, made by Dunbar, in the USA, 1950s. Newly reupholstered in high quality fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Edward Wormley light beige Tuxedo Sofa for Dunbar, USA 1960s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Berlin, DE
Edward Wormley Tuxedo sofa for Dunbar, USA 1960s, Labeled. Three-seat sofa with respectively three seat and back cushions. We offer reuphols...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Four-Seat Sofa in Off-White Upholstery
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar, sofa, fabric and wood, United States, circa 1970
The white upholstery is a striking combination with the darkened frame that is especially visible at t...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Dunbar Walnut Coffee or End Table Model # 3374 by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Elegant Dunbar walnut coffee or end table with triangle legs and black polished laminate top, model # 3374 designed by Edward Wormley.
Original sticker with serial number under the...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Edward Wormley Pair of Armchairs in Green Velvet Upholstery
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, pair of armchairs, beech, velvet, United States, 1960s
These armchairs are designed by Edward Wormley for the furniture company Dunbar in the sixties. The...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Edward Wormley Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Dunbar, USA 1960s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Berlin, DE
Edward Wormley lounge chair with ottoman by Dunbar, USA 1960s
Dunbar lounge chair with ottoman. The measurements given apply to the Lounge Chair. The ottoman measures 60cm depth, 60...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Floating Edward Wormley for Dunbar Executive Extending Desks, 1970s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Antwerp, BE
A rare and sleek Mid-Century Modern executive desks by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. The desks features stunning solid walnut grain and sleek midcentury design. The desk is fi...
Category
1970s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Nutwood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tufted 'Party' Club Chair in Black Leather
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, lounge chair model 'Party', leather, United States, 1960s.
Rare black leather 'Party Chair' by American designer Edward Wormle...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Leather
Edward Wormley Yellow Lounge Chair for Dunbar, Reupholstery Needed
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Berlin, DE
Edward Wormley Lounge Chair for Dunbar that also can be used as is but we recomend a new dress for this very comfy chair. Please ask for quotes.
*This piece is curated by Original B...
Category
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Edward Wormley Midcentury Magazine Rack for Dunbar in Brass and Wood Brown, 1950
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Milano, IT
A timeless Classic. The Dunbar production relies on designer Edward Wormley to design this elegant magazine rack, which at the same time serves as a cabinet or coffee table.
The pec...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Brass
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Edward Wormley for Dunbar, The Party Sofa, Model 5407, for Reupholstery.
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid-century sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Party sofa, Model 5407, United States, 1950. Crafted with a solid wood frame and inner spring seats, this sofa is upholstered ...
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This stunning vintage sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar features a tufted sculptural seat back with unique tapered walnut legs. Uniquely covered vintage throw pillows...
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A very rare two-seat Edward Wormley open frame sofa, made by Dunbar, in the USA, 1950s. Newly reupholstered in high quality fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
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Previously Available Items
Large 3 Seats Sofa, Dunbar Edition, circa 1960, United-States
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Brussels, BE
Large 3 seats sofa, Dunbar Edition, circa 1970, United States.
New upholstery, off white mix bouclé fabric, steel base and feet with wood details.
Dimensions: 232 cm W, 75 cm H, 85...
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1960 Midcentury Edward Wormley Chest of Drawers Edition Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Edward Wormley dark brown lacquered solid wood chest of drawers opening with four large and three smaller drawers.
Edition Dunbar 1960.
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Height 79 cm. Length 117 cm. D...
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Edward Wormley for Dunbar Set of Lounge Chairs in Original Upholstery
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, pair of lounge chairs, fabric and mahogany, United States, 1950s
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Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa 5316 in Blue Fabric Upholstery
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, sofa model 5316, blue fabric, beech, United States, 1960s
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Coffee Table by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar, 1970s
By Dunbar Furniture, Roger Sprunger
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Midcentury twisted chrome coffee table with a round smoked glass top by Roger Sprunger.
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Edward Wormley 'New York' Sofa, Dunbar Furniture, 1953
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Utrecht, NL
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture
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1960s Pair of Vintage Mahogany Chests by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in London, GB
A magnificent pair of vintage mahogany chests, these were made in the USA by Dunbar furniture, they were designed by Edward Wormley. Edward Worm...
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1960s Pair of Vintage Mahogany Chests by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in London, GB
A magnificent pair of vintage mahogany chests, these were made in the USA by Dunbar furniture, they were designed by Edward Wormley. Edward Worm...
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Newly Upholstered Sofa 4906 with Lounge Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, US
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Berlin, DE
Stunning set of sofa and lounge chair with solid brass legs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Newly restored and reupholstered.
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H 31.5 in W 96.46 in D 33.47 in
Edward J. Wormley Lounge Chair for Dunbar, USA, 1965
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Located in Etten-Leur, NL
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Dunbar furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Dunbar furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Dunbar furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Dunbar were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Edward Wormley, Paul McCobb, and Milo Baughman. Prices for Dunbar furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $225 and can go as high as $119,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,998.
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Questions About Dunbar Furniture
- Where is Dunbar Furniture made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Dunbar furniture is made in High Point, North Carolina. The original location of the company was Berne, Indiana. Its relocation occurred after Currey & Co. bought Dunbar from founder James Wormley in 1970. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Dunbar furniture.