Dunbar End Tables
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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Period: 1950s
Creator: Dunbar
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Large Tulip End/ Side Table in Travertine and Walnut
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A wonderful "Tulip" table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950s. Features a modern take on a more traditional design- in keeping with Wormley's design philosophy. A scul...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar End Tables
Materials
Travertine
Pair of Mid-Century Walnut, Leather and Mahogany Wedge End Tables by Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar walnut wedge/trapezium-form end tables with mahogany stretchers/bases and leather-wrapped feet (model #5216, ca. 1955, Indiana, USA).
Uncommon examp...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar End Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany, Walnut
Pair Edward Wormley for Dunbar Side Tables, Model 279
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare and sophisticated lamp tables in dark stained mahogany. The simple, architectural configuration is surprisingly contemporary for a 70 year old design. Original finish, with rect...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar End Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Dunbar Table with Otto and Gertrude Natzler Tiles by Edward Wormley, Signed
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Kansas City, MO
Exquisite side table in African Mahogany with embedded Otto and Gertrude Natzler ceramic tiles designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Look closely at ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar End Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Mahogany
Dunbar Sheaf of Wheat End Table, Itailian Travertine Marble
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Dunbar Sheaf of Wheat End Table, 3/4" Itailian Travertine Marble, Dark stained oak with structural brass ring.
Dunbar Label on underside.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar End Tables
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Early Edward Wormley for Dunbar Step End Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three-tiered step up side table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950.
This table is in wonderful condition and can be used as an end ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Side Table Model # 5425
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Occasional table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, model 5425. Rosewood and Walnut folding x-base with removable mahogany tray top. Labeled with Dunbar gold metal tag
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar End Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Mahogany
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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar End Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Dunbar Ebonized Two Tier End Table by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
A two tier mahogany end table in ebonized finish by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. USA, circa 1950.
Signed.
Dimensions: 28 inches high x 21¾ inches wide.
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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar End Tables
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Pair of Stone Top Dunbar Wedge Tables
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of walnut wedge side tables with stone tops. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category
1950s Vintage Dunbar End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Edward Wormley Dunbar End Table with Shelf, 2 Available
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
A mahogany end table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Two (2) available. Priced individually.
USA, circa 1950. Refinished in an ebony stain.
Dimensions: L 28" L × 19" D × 22" H.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar End Tables
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Walnut Side Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Mid-Century Modern round-topped side table in figured oiled walnut having sculpted and tapered legs and an organic shaped lower stretcher. Designed by Edward Wormley, manufactured ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar End Tables
Materials
Walnut
1950s Walnut 'Janus' End Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A walnut 'Janus' end table of Asian inspiration, with raised edges to the legs and diagonal cloud-lift stretchers.
Accented with green inlaid ceramic tiles.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Trapezoidal Walnut Side Table with Brass Sabots by Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Dunbar and handcrafted in Berne, Indiana, this elegant side table was realized in the United States circa 1950. Featuring a hand rubbed walnut trapezoidal top and ebonize...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar End Tables
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley Lamp Table for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish Mid-Century Modern Dunbar lamp table features rich mahogany finish, dovetailed drawers, and uniquely sculpted single drawer design. Unique drawer pull and raised edge st...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar End Tables
Materials
Wood
Dunbar Edward Wormley Polygon End Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
A mahogany end table with polygon top. Made by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. USA, circa 1960. Signed with Dunbar brass tag. Dark brown finish.
Dimensions: 20" L × 19" D x 19.5" H.
Loc...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar End Tables
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Edward Wormley Dunbar End Side Table with Gertrud and Otto Natzler Ceramic Tiles
By Gertrud and Otto Natzler, Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Studio City, CA
This very rare and absolutely stunning Edward Wormley designed end/ occasional table for Dunbar Furniture for their "Janus" collection, circa 1956-1957 comes with inlaid, glazed tile...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar End Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Mid-Century Edward Wormley Side Table by Dunbar Furniture
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish midcentury end-table adds a splash of vintage elegance with a rich mahogany finish and Parson's style legs. Designed by Edward Wormley and manufactured in Berne Indiana ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar End Tables
Materials
Wood
Wormley for Dunbar Cantilevered End Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Cantilevered end table by Wormley for Dunbar. Original condition, and finish.We have separately listed the other end table, and matching coffee ta...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar End Tables
Set of 2 Cantilever End Tables by Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
A set of two cantilever top end tables--one with shelf and the other without—for a less "matched" look. Made by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. USA, circa 1950.
Made of mahogany and pr...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar End Tables
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Dunbar Asian Style Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Dunbar Asians style end table, American, circa 1940s. Retains Dunbar branded mark underneath. This early Dunbar table shows Edward Wormley's Asian design ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar End Tables
Materials
Wood
End Table by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A fine and uncommon pair of end tables having sculptural exposed frames in stained mahogany and expressive floating tops of molded birch with upturned edges.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar End Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Birch
Edward Wormley End Table by Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Highland, IN
A beautifully detailed table with great proportions, this Ed Wormley end table by Dunbar features a walnut case and shelf supported by mahogany leg...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar End Tables
Materials
Brass
Triangular Table by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A geometrically pure and finely detailed two-tiered table in bleached walnut of triangular form with distinctive beveled edging at a 45 degree angle.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Edward Wormley Bleached Mahogany Corner Table for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Minimalist design bleached mahogany corner table number 4977. Nicely grained woods with open design and expert craftsma...
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1950s American Vintage Dunbar End Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Clean-Line End Table in Teak by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Clean-line end table in teak by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American, 1950s. (Dunbar metal tag on bottom).
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar End Tables
Materials
Teak
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bleached and Glazed Walnut Parsons End Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegantly simple bleached and glazed walnut square Parsons end table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category
1950s American Vintage Dunbar End Tables
Materials
Walnut
End Table by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A tailored two-level square end or lamp table in walnut having splayed tapering legs.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar End Tables
Materials
Wood
Dunbar Side / End Table. Bleached Mahogany. Expertly Refinished. Signed.
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Kansas City, MO
Edward Wormley for Dunbar side / end table. Expertly refinished and ready to use. Signed with the gold metal Dunbar Medallion to the underside.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar End Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Dunbar Janus Side Table by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning tripod side table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar from the Famous 'Janus' Collection. Stunning exotic wood top and solid brass feet. Original condition. Retains brass rectangul...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar End Tables
Gueridon Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Houston, TX
Occasional table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
USA, circa 1950s.
Travertine top with tripod mahagony base.
Dunbar label to underneath.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar End Tables
Materials
Travertine
Dunbar end tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Dunbar end tables 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 end tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original end tables 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 end tables by Paul McCobb, Widdicomb Furniture Co., and T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings. Prices for Dunbar end tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $995 and can go as high as $18,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,850.
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Questions About Dunbar End Tables
- 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.