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
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
Dunbar Nesting Console Tables
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic pair of nesting console tables by Dunbar. Both consoles can stand alone or be nestled into each other. Great modular set. Rare two ton...
Category
1950s American Vintage Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Formica, Walnut
$6,500 / set
Pair of Roger Sprunger Jack Larsen Dunbar Guest Chairs
By Roger Sprunger, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Guest Arm Chairs
A pair of Mid-Century Modern arm chairs designed by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar. Ebonized wooden frames with X stretchers. Original ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$3,920 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Edward Wormley Wingback Lounge Chair for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Milo Baughman, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley Wingback Lounge Chair for Dunbar. A really nice somewhat large scale modern wingback chair.
Requires Reupholstery.
Some wear to the wood legs. A chip to the rear le...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Wood
Set of Three Dunbar Nesting Tables
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of nice side nesting tables by Dunbar.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$3,200 / set
1970's Dennis Christiansen for Dunbar Gold Tone Leather Sofa Corner Wedge Chair
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
RARE Dennis Christiansen for Dunbar gold tone sculptural leather corner or wedge shape sofa chair with curved back and thin profile seat cushion, Dunbar label, circa 1970s. The plush...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Leather
Dunbar Zebra Wood Square Side Lamp Occasional Coffee Table Stand Mint!
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Dunbar Zebra wood square side lamp occasional coffee table stand mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Zebra Wood
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
Eight Edward Wormley for Dunbar Horseshoe Model 935 Armchairs
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
A stunning and increasingly rare set of eight armchairs by the esteemed Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture, circa 1950's. Wormley served as the design director of DUNBAR for over 30...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood, Walnut
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 Square Lamp or Side Table
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice Mid-Century Modern square Dunbar side or end table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Furniture
Set of 6 Dunbar Dining Chairs
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern cane back chocolate brown dunbar dining chairs.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$12,000 / set
Modern Sculptural Chrome and Glass Round Table by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Toledo, OH
Flat bar Modernist sculptural chrome and glass round table by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar. Glass is 0.5" thick. Chairs in last photo are shown for scale. Minor surface scratches. Chrom...
Category
1960s North American Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Dunbar Mid Century Lattice Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Dunbar Mid Century Lattice Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each armless chair measures: 20 wide x 20.5 deep x 43.5 high, with an approximat...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Dunbar, Mid-Century Modern, Occasional Chairs, Leather, Rosewood, 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Manhasset, NY
Dunbar, Mid-Century Modern, Occasional Chairs, Leather, Rosewood, 1950s
This pair of occasional chairs produced by Dunbar in the mid-20th century, showcases a striking design with t...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Rosewood Coffee Table
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Rosewood Coffee Table. Featuring a long rosewood rectangular top and four modern legs with a dark wood finish. This is an exceptional ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Boho Edward Wormley for Dunbar Terrazzo Top Side Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Presenting a truly iconic piece of American design: this Vintage Edward Wormley for Dunbar Stone Top Side Table. A testament to Wormley's unparalleled vision and Dunbar's commitment ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Stone, Brass
Wormley for Dunbar Coffee Table
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Asian style Ed Wormley for Dunbar coffee table with Eglomise mirrored inset top. Fully restored in deep espresso finish.
Category
1950s American Vintage Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Wood, Mirror
Edward Wormley Bar Cart for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique midcentury bar cart features a unique sliding slate style top that expands to 62 inches wide to reveal locking side cabinet. Additional storage in drawer and open adjusta...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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
Tall Round Center Coffee Table Chrome and Glass
By Dunbar Furniture, Roger Sprunger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern chrome and glass round coffee table by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar. This table is 22" higher which higher then usu...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Stunning Rare Rosewood and Brass Platform Desk by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Roger Sprunger
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A stunning sleek rosewood desk with three minimal drawers that disappear into the apron. This wonderful desk has the very rare brass pedestal legs. Dunbar metal tag is inside the lef...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Brass
$11,600 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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
Edward Wormley Dunbar Style Yellow Upholstered Cube Club Chairs
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
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
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
1950s Console Nesting Tables by Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
1950's Dunbar console tables are an iconic mid-century modern piece by Dunbar, featuring high quality wood, sleek design, and space-saving versatility.
Dimensions of both tables:
T...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Formica, Walnut
End Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
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
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
Brass and Mahogany Nesting Table Set by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Set of Edward Wormley for Dunbar nesting tables,Brass and Mahogany, 1960s.
Nesting Tables: 20.75"H x 17.5"W x 13"D
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Edward Wormley Dunbar Swivel Lounge Chair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley dunbar swivel lounge chair.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
1970s Solid Bronze and rosewood Architectural Coffee table Tom Lopinski Dunbar
By Tom Lopinski, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A solid bronze coffee table with a minimalist architectural form. Designed by Tom Lopinski for Dunbar furniture company in the 1970s. The glass top is original and shows a great gree...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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
Highback Lounge Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A high backed, button-tufted lounge chair in the original black leather upholstery with mahogany legs and side stretchers.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Cinnabar Laquered Cabinet w/ antique Japanese print by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A two-level cabinet having fantastic storage and scale, with a rich custom cinnabar lacquer. The lower level has bi-folding doors concealing a bank of drawers; the upper section features doors with inset antique Chinese printing blocks.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Tootsie Roll Stools by Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Roger Sprunger
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An unusual and expressive 'tootsie roll' stool, ottoman or end table covered in textured striated fabric.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture
$2,800 / item
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.