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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Creator: Dunbar
Edward Wormley Slipper Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
“Furniture is needed for practical reasons, and because it must be there, it may as well be as pleasant as possible to look at, and in a less definable psychological way, comforting ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Mahogany
$14,680 / set
American Walnut Ed Wormley for Dunbar Double Pedestal Desk w/ Folding Return
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
American walnut Ed Wormley for Dunbar double pedestal desk w/ folding return.
Uniquer folding return desk feature, nice architectural design back, beautiful amber honey tone finish.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Edward Wormley Dunbar Style Yellow Upholstered Cube Club Chairs
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
A really great pair of Style Wormley cube chairs in all original upholstery. Signed Dunbar on upholstery as shown.
Upholstrey shows some wear and fading, but I believe good to use a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut Occasional Table
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Toledo, OH
Two tier espresso finished walnut with brass square stock/stretcher occasional table. Very nice to excellent condition. Measures: 28" depth x 48" W x 22" H.
Category
20th Century North American Modern Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$2,437 Sale Price
35% Off
Dunbar Cabinet
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome walnut cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Three shelves with bottom of cabinet wrapped in tan leather. Newly refinished in grey. Great color and per...
Category
1950s American Vintage Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$3,200
Dunbar Modernist Cabinet Model # 4724
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Mahogany with curved tambour doors with sixteen interior drawers in two banks, resting on hairpin legs.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Pair Dunbar Lounge Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley, 1960
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Dunbar Lounge Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley, 1960. Walnut legs restored and newly reupholstered in blue boucle.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Dunbar 1970s Ebonised Walnut Brass Stretcher Set of 3 Nesting Side End Tables
By Dunbar Furniture, Harvey Probber, Edward Wormley
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Dunbar 1970s Ebonised Walnut Brass Stretcher Set of 3 Nesting Side End Tables MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley Janus Occasional #5630 Walnut and Sap Walnut Table for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Lynn, MA
Edward Wormley Janus Occasional Table for Dunbar. Cataloged as #5630 table. Striking grain pattern and color. Bottom shelf supported underneath by subtle brass supports. Octagonal s...
Category
20th Century American Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Brass
Desk Chair #5482 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Lynn, MA
Rare luxurious desk chair model #5482 designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Ebonized mahogany frame with padded arm rests and down filled support cushion. Subtle brass accents. Dunb...
Category
20th Century American Other Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley Dunbar Berne Indiana Bentwood glass top side table mid century
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Sleek ell crafted bentwood base side table with glass top.
Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
Edward Wormley Bedroom Dresser for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressive Edward Wormley for Dunbar bedroom dresser offers spacious storage in a rich wood finish. Beautifully detailed wood finish accented by brass ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
$4,800 Sale Price
40% Off
Chest of Drawers on Hairpin Legs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Ferndale, MI
Chest of drawers on hairpin legs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Scarce Wormley Design. Measures: 45" wide also available.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Birch, Walnut
$5,000 Sale Price
26% Off
Chrome Coffee Table by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Roger Sprunger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s chrome coffee table designed by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar. Thick 3/4" glass top with light scratches, 42" diameter. Arched chrome base...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Chrome
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Mid Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Roger Sprunger, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Mid Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman
The chair measures: 30.5 wide x 33 deep x 33 high, with a seat height of 15 inches and arm height/chair clearance of 2...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Twelve Edward Wormley Dining Chairs by Dunbar, Restored
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
A handsome set of two arm chairs model no. 4593 and ten side chairs model no. 4592, making a full set of twelve chairs. Resigned by Edward Wormley and manufactured by Dunbar, USA. Th...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Brass
Uncommon Edward Wormley for Dunbar Flip Top Coffee Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Flip top coffee table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. In a dark espresso finish with brass capped feet. Table top starts at a 27” by 18” s...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Brass
Dunbar Mid-Century Ebonised Walnut Checker Pattern Side End Table Stand Mint!
By Dunbar Furniture, Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Dunbar Mid Century Modern ebonised walnut checker pattern side end table stand mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar “Sheaf of Wheat” Marble Top Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sheaf of Wheat Marble Coffee Table Signed
Classic and timeless design by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, "Sheaf of Wheat" coffee table/side ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pair of Large Square Lamp End Tables by Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of large Mid-Century Modern Dunbar lamp end tables or nightstands.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Furniture
$6,400 / set
Pair of Dunbar Edward Wormley Slipper Chairs
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar “Gold Tag” slipper chairs, in a weaved off-white and light wheat colored Chenille fabric. Together with two pillows and tufted button design. Dark w...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Foam, Walnut, Fabric
$9,800 / set
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Armchairs, Pair
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of Edward Wormley, signed Dunbar armchairs (to underside) known as "Edward's Chair," these handsome examples have stained oak frames and stainless steel stretchers. Very high qu...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
$6,900 / set
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Chair in Mohair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
A dining height Janus armchair designed by Mid-Century Modern master Edward Wormley. The chair features a sculpted dark mahogany frame and mohair upholstery with button-tufted backs....
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Mohair, Mahogany
Elusive Set 3 Nest / Stackings Tables by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare and stunning set of 3 nest / stacking tables designed by Edward Wormley, made by the Dunbar Furn. Corporation,, Wonderful stacked wood laminate construction, painted metal legs, Ingenious designmmm Great label explaining colors, Fern, Pompeiian Red and Maple Sugar...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Metal
Dunbar Lacquered Square Side Table
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Hudson, NY
Simple lines and classic proportions make this square side table classic Dunbar. Made in the 1960s by the Indiana-based Dunbar Furniture company, the table is made of hardwood and fi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Six Vintage Dunbar Dining Chairs Cane Back Edward Wormley Design, circa 1950's
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Toledo, OH
Six vintage Dunbar dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley. Original finish with cane backs. Naugahyde chairs seats. Very solid in very nice Vintage co...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Cane
Edward Wormley Dubar off White Leather Top Dark Walnut Cocktail Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Westport, CT
Edward Wormley for Dunbar large round off-white leather too dark walnut base cocktail table, with gold metal tag to underside. Model 5219 Dunbar catalog.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Brass and Mahogany Nesting Table Set
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar mid century brass and mahogany nesting table set
The table measure: 28 wide x 20 deep x 22.25 inches high; the nesting tables measure 13 wide x 17.5 deep...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany and Brass Side End Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany and Brass Side End Table
22 wide x 28 deep x 22.25 high
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Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Brass
Seldom seen Edward Wormley for Dunbar Server / Dry Bar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen Edward Wormley for Dunbar Server / Dry Bar ,,Amazing design.. great size,, Wonderful surface ,patina.. Retains early DUNBAR label.. Hand delivery avail to New York City ...
Category
Dunbar Furniture
Early Elegant Custom Edward Wormley Console for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant Wormley console with 9 x 9 travertine marble tile insets to form one long marble rectangular form. Most likely a custom form. This console bares the early green Dunbar label.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Wood
Large Armchair by Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Square lounge chair with high arms and chrome feet. Large soft cushioning, beige upholstery.
(Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dea...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Fabric
$1,617 Sale Price
26% Off
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cocktail Table with Brass Stretcher, 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
We have fully restored this beautiful cocktail table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. It has a mahogany frame and a walnut top, a shelf underneath the top and a brass stretcher that sur...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Brass
Dunbar Modern Mahogany Bar Cart
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Toledo, OH
Mahogany bar art by Dunbar furniture. Two removeable service trays. Drop leaves that extend to 48". Bent wood frame with glass top. Original finish with light wear.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Modern Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Edward Wormley Dunbar Mahogany, Brass and Walnut Nesting Tables
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Toledo, OH
Mahogany and walnut nesting tables by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Square brass supports. Very nice condition with light oxidation on brass. Main table measures 20" x 28" x 22" tall. T...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Modern Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$2,535 Sale Price / set
35% Off
End Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Edward Wormley End Table By Dunbar In Walnut Case And Shelf Supported By Mahogany Legs With Round Carpet Caster Feet And Rosewood And Brass Drawer Pull.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Slipper Chair circa 1950s with Original Upholstery
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Comfortable armless lounge slipper chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in beautiful plaid upholstery. A true collectors piece with no modifications and in excellent vintage condition....
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Cube End Tables by Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Mid-Century Modern end or side tables by Dunbar Furniture in an espresso brown lacquered finish.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Oak
$2,650 / set
Bronze and Rosewood Pedestal/Table by Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
A large-scale pedestal made of solid bronze with inset rosewood top. Manufactured by Dunbar.
Category
1960s Vintage Dunbar Furniture
Architectural Designer Desk Chair By Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Architectural Designer Desk Chair By Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Wood shows some wear. I think will benefit from some touching up from a refinishe...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Wood
Edward Wormley Faceted Lounge Chair with Ottoman for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley Faceted Lounge Chair with Ottoman for Dunbar. A nice compact design with the desirable ottoman that sit on hexagon formed legs.
Manner of Milo Baughman
This chair ne...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Vintage Edward Wormley for Dunbar Chest of Drawers
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Iconic Mid-Century Modern chest of drawers by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Crafted with timeless elegance, this piece boasts clean lines, rich wood grain, and sleek brass accents. Perf...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Wood
1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar 4872a Lounge Chair With Solid Aluminum Legs
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A 1950s model 4872A lounge chair designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. This chair comes from the recently demolished Edward Mccormick Blair House in Chicago Illinois desig...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Versatile Set of Coffee Table and Two Side Tables by Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Versatile set of coffee table and two side tables by Dunbar (with original sticker).
The measurements below are for the coffee table.
Each sid...
Category
1950s American Vintage Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Wood
Elegant 1940s Edward Wormley, Dunbar for Modern, Curved Sofa on Mahogany Legs
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Elegant mid 1940s Edward Wormley for Dunbar curved sofa on six thick mahogany legs, with older re-upholstery in a Chinoiserie fabric. Upholstery is ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
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
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To identify Dunbar furniture, search your piece for maker's markings. Some pieces feature a D-shaped metal tag, while others bear a metal plaque with the brand name etched on its surface, with or without the company's location: Berne, Indiana. Dunbar also branded its name onto the wood frames of certain furnishings. Upholstered pieces will most likely have the brand name on a label sewn onto a cushion. If you have difficulty locating a maker's mark, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer will assist you. Shop a variety of Dunbar furniture on 1stDibs.
- 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.