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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
Dealer: 20CDesign.com
Cabinet 6026 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful and very elegant cabinet model # 6026 designed by Edward Wormely for Dunbar. This cabinet was purchased for the Neptune Gift Shop in New Jersey in 1963 and is constructed o...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Furniture

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley Dunbar Oasis Sofas in Ivory Boucle Early First Generation 1930s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
The price listed is per sofa. This is a rare first edition Oasis Sofa designed by Edward Wormley and created in the 1930s when he first began his tenure at the Dunbar furniture company of Berne Indiana. The Oasis sofa is not only a historically significant piece of twentieth-century design history, but it is also undeniably elegant and most importantly, extremely comfortable. This is an heirloom quality hand-built sofa crafted with a solid hardwood frame that has been professionally restored to the highest possible standard. The complete restoration included all new foam, reinforcing the frame, re-working the eight-way hand-tied springs, upholstering with new high-performance Italian boucle material, and refinishing the solid mahogany legs. These sofas are almost 100 years old and are now ready for another 100 years of enjoyment. This era of design was significant for Wormley because it marked his style as a more formal brand of modernism, re-imagining classic forms while removing the unnecessary carvings and embellishments to give them a more modern, 20th-century appeal. As rare as these sofas are we were miraculously able to source a matching pair. They have both been restored to the same specifications and are a perfect mirrored pair. The price listed is for EACH sofa, but, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire a pair of one of the most prestigious classic modern designer sofas...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Edward Wormley Rosewood Occasional Table for Dunbar with Murano Glass Tile Top
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar solid Brazilian Rosewood occasional table with green Murano Glass mosaic tile top and brass banding. Retains green rectangular Dunbar metal label. A ve...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Furniture

Materials

Cut Glass

Curved Front two-Tier Console in Honduran Mahogany by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Early 1960's sculptural Dunbar Janus Series two-tier Console. Fully restored to the highest possible standard in a satin lacquer finish. Designed by Edward Wormley. Would also serve ...
Category

Early 20th Century Dunbar Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tilt-Back Sheridan Lounge Chair in Walnut Cane & Brass
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant lounge chair was designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in the late 1960s and was only produced for a very short time. The frame is crafted from solid American claro waln...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Furniture

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley Nightstands for Dunbar in Walnut with Mahogany Frame Ebony Pulls
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
These extraordinarily beautiful and generously proportioned nightstands were designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar and manufactured in the 1960s. Bookmatched American walnut woodgra...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Furniture

Materials

Brass

Dunbar Table Desk Model 1123 with Marble Top designed by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
A very rare, unique dining table/desk model 1123 with an incredible exotic polished marble top designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950. Table is in very good condition with a wal...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture

Materials

Marble, Steel

Dunbar Janus Side Table by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
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 Furniture

Dunbar Magazine Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Triangular magazine table model 5313 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Table consists of two mahogany magazine bins, sap grain walnut top with mahogany base, ...
Category

Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Edward Wormley Chests for Dunbar Espresso Lacquered Mahogany with Leather Bases
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of six drawer bachelor chests with inset hardware designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in a dark espresso stain with a clear satin lacquer finish and leather plinth bases. Solid Oak interiors. These would serve well as oversized nightstands.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Furniture

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Oak

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sculptural Janus Table with Natzler Tiles Model
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare sculptured walnut Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Table with blue-green Natzler tiles. C. 1957.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Dunbar Wingback Chairs Designed by Edward Wormley in a Custom Cartier Textile
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of early and important wing back chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Professionally restored with new foam, new springs, down-filled seat cushions and upholstered in a...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Wormley Game Table for Dunbar, Solid Walnut & Olive Burlwood
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Edward Wormley Game Table for Dunbar, Solid Walnut & Olive Burlwood Gorgeous Dunbar table with a four-panel bookmatched olive burl wood top and a solid...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Two Pairs of Solid Mahogany Stools by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
We are offering two pairs of Dunbar stools with vinyl tops and mahogany bases. They would work well as footstools for your sofa or favorite chair. There is a rectangular Dunbar label...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture

Three Seat Sofa Designed by Michael Taylor for Baker
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Early and scarcely seen three-seat sofa with fixed back cushions and flared tapering arms designed by Michael Taylor for Baker. A very comfortable sofa with incredibly clean lines. R...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

Edward Wormley Slipper Chairs for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Edward Wormley slipper chairs for Dunbar with dark mahogany bases and original black velvet upholstery. The upholstery has faded to an interesting shade of aubergine. Includes downfi...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Bleached Mahogany Nightstands with Leather Bases by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Early minimalist nightstands designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Beautiful bleached mahogany cases with inset matching hardware and leather wrapped bases. Completely refinished.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Furniture

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Even Arm Sofa or Settees
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Two-piece Dunbar sofa model number 4908 designed by Edward Wormley. This low profile sofa has down-filled cushions and hand-tied springs and is one of the most comfortable modern pie...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Table or Bench with Magazine Display
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
An exceptional Dunbar coffee table or bench (Model 5933a) with built-in brass rods for suspending magazines. Another option would be to recess a glass top over the rods to use as a s...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture

Edward Wormley Coffee Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Coffee/cocktail Table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category

1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Mahogany

Edward Wormley Credenza / Server for Dunbar in Bleached Walnut and Brass
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful bleached walnut credenza / server with solid brass hardware designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. The top two drawers contain removable felt-lined silverware trays...
Category

1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley Expandable Coffee Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Edward Wormley designed coffee table produced by Dunbar. Solid Mahogany construction, professionally restored with the appropriate satin espresso finish. The functionality of thi...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Dunbar Coffee Table by Tom Lopinski in Oil Rubbed Bronze and Glass
By Tom Lopinski, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Oil rubbed bronze coffee table with glass top and solid rosewood glides. A masterfully crafted piece of heirloom quality Dunbar furniture by one of Dunbar's best designers. Ofter mis...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Furniture

Materials

Bronze

6 Edward Wormley Dining Chairs
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of six dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Set includes two arm chairs model No. 295W and four side chairs model No. 294W. Original Jack Lenor Larsen Upholstery....
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

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Dunbar Bookcase Wall Units by Edward Wormley
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Pair of bookcases designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1960. Fully restored. Espresso stained mahogany, glass shelves, and brass details. Glass shelves can be arranged as nee...
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Dining Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Rectangular Bleached Mahogany
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Mahogany dining table with one leaf designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s. The table is in very good condition with only light signs of use under close examination. Beautiful ...
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1960's Pair of Vintage Chests by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
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Pair Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Chairs
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Edward Wormley King Size Headboard for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture

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Ebonized Mahogany King Headboard by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dorchester, MA
Edward Wormley designed this midcentury headboard for Dunbar. Louvered panels of ebonized mahogany create clean but strong lines that extend the width of a king size bed.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture

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Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Tall Man" Lounge Chair With Brass Legs
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An oversized modernist take on an iconic wingback chair by iconic designer Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Features a well proportioned frame with tall seat back over solid patinated bras...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture

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Brass

Mid-Century Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Occasional Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Forney, TX
A beautiful mid-century custom ordered occasional table, model 426A, designed by Edward Wormley (American, 1907-1995) for Dunbar Furniture; Berne, Indiana. The two-tier Modernist...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Furniture

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Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa, early design with great scale, spring seating system, reupholstered and rebuilt reupholstered with wool ...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture

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Upholstery

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa
H 31.5 in W 100 in D 37 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Occasional Table with Natzler Tile, 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Round Rock, TX
Offered is a rare occasional table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Model no. 319 is made from beautifully grained solid walnut, featuring a lovely inset ceramic tile by famed ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Pair Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Y" Modernist Lounge Chairs
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Pair Dunbar Lounge Chairs designed by Edward Wormley,,Retains early 'D' metal badge label,, minor damage to caning ( see photo),, E...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture

Materials

Leather, Cane, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar American Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Headboard
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce Mid-Century Modern mahogany headboard with rattan caning designed by Edward Wormley (American, 1907-1995) for Dunbar. Stamped plaque to eac...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Mahogany

Previously Available Items
Edward Wormley Wing Lounge Chairs for Dunbar Model 6016 Pair in Cane & Mahogany
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare pair of Dunbar Wing lounge chairs in sculpted mahogany and woven cane designed by Edward Wormley. Reupholstered in a neutral Perennials velvet complete with new foam and refin...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Cane, Mahogany

Edward Wormley Occasional Tables for Dunbar Janus Series Slate & Mahogany Pair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of side tables originally designed in 1957 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar as part of his Janus line. They are crafted of solid mahogany with slate tops and brass sabots. These...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Furniture

Materials

Slate, Brass

Edward Wormley Tete-a-Tete Sofa for Dunbar in Green Velvet & Mahogany
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Dunbar tête-à-tête sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Upholstered in a soft mossy olive green perennials velvet. The base has been professionally refinished and the brass sa...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Furniture

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Brass

Edward Wormley Janus Occasional Table for Dunbar with Natzler Tiles Model 5630
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Designed by Edward Wormley for his Janus Series produced for Dunbar c. 1957. Walnut with inlaid Gertrude and Otto Natzler ceramic tiles and floating second tier shelf with brass s...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Furniture

Materials

Brass

Dunbar Coffee Table by Tom Lopinski in Oil Rubbed Bronze and Glass
By Tom Lopinski, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Oil rubbed bronze coffee table with glass top and solid rosewood glides. A masterfully crafted piece of heirloom quality Dunbar furniture by one of Dunbar's best designers. Ofter mis...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Furniture

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Bronze

Edward Wormley Drop-Leaf Executive Desk for Dunbar in Walnut and Mahogany
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Early production green label executive desk Model #5265. The desk has two drop leaves that open to create a larger workspace and was advertised in a catalog as a multipurpose desk th...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Wing-Back Lounge Chair & Ottoman Model 5761
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
1950s wing back lounge chair and ottoman from the "Janus" Series Produced by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Reupholstered to the highest possible standard in a Perennials' camel velvet ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany, Down

Edward Wormley Table & Chairs for Dunbar with Gertrude & Otto Natzler Tiles
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture, Gertrud and Otto Natzler
Located in Dallas, TX
Occasional table & chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with tiles by Gertrud & Otto Natzler. This set is in excellent original condition with the model #935 chairs crafted i...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Leather, Rosewood, Walnut

Edward Wormley Dunbar Cabinet or Nightstand in Walnut Mahogany & Brass Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Dunbar small bedside cabinet or night stand Model #475 B with a satin dark espresso finish on the body and satin walnut doors and solid brass har...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Furniture

Materials

Brass

Dunbar Dining Table by Edward Wormley with Retractable Leaves Mahogany, 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Dunbar dining table in a beautiful espresso stain with a clear satin lacquer finish. Completely restored. The leaves pull out and lock into position with the simple pull of one hand....
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Edward Wormley Barrel Back Swivel Chairs for Dunbar in White Boucle, 1960s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Edward Wormley designed barrel back swivel chairs for Dunbar freshly reupholstered in a new eggshell colored boucle textile by Perennials Fabrics. The springs have been re-tied and t...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Furniture

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Edward Wormley 3-Seat Bench in Mahogany Dunbar Custom Order
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Custom ordered for a financial institution in Texas. This 3-seat bench is in very good original condition and is very solid and structurally sound. Perfect for an entry space.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Furniture

Materials

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.
Questions About Dunbar Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Dunbar 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.

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