Dunbar Sofa 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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Creator: Dunbar
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dark Mahogany / Brass Triangle Sofa or Corner Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, all original wedge / triangle shape corner or sofa table in original dark mahogany on brass sabots. Top shows wear, top can be refinished for additional co...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Sofa Tables
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Brass
Dunbar Midcentury Mahogany Console Table
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Dunbar midcentury mahogany console table
This console table measures: 60 wide x 17 deep x 28 high, with a chair clearance of 25.75 inches
All ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Sofa Tables
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Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Extension Coffee Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, custom cocktail table, 3 positions with polished stone inside brass framed extension leaves. Solid crisscross oiled walnut frame and top.
Width without ex...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Sofa Tables
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Stone, Brass
over-sized Dunbar End Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in South Charleston, WV
Dunbar, Edward Wormley, USA, Model 4478 table, New World Group, Enduring Modern collection Series. Linen White Lacquer over mahogany circa 1949,
30 1/8" deep and wide. 24 7/8" tall....
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Sofa Tables
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Brass
Edward Wormley Bleached Mahogany Corner Table for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
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 Sofa Tables
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Mahogany
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Edward Wormley Natzler Tile Top Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
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Dunbar sofa tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Dunbar sofa 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 sofa tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sofa tables by Dunbar were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sofa tables by Henredon, Maitland Smith, and Charles Hollis Jones. Prices for Dunbar sofa tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,650 and can go as high as $9,240, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,595.
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Questions About Dunbar Sofa 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.