Dunbar More Furniture and Collectibles
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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 Mid-Century French Regency Louis XVI Carved Mahogany Twin Size Headboards
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century French Regency Louis XVI style carved mahogany twin size headboards
By Edward Wormley for Dunbar
USA, Circa 1940s
Each measures: 41.75"W x 1.75"D x ...
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1940s American Louis XVI Vintage Dunbar More Furniture and Collectibles
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Mahogany
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 More Furniture and Collectibles
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Rattan, Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut Magazine Tree Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Utrecht, NL
Magazine tree, model 4765 by American designer Edward Wormley executed in birch and sap grain walnut, designed in 1947 for Dunbar Furniture USA.
A very special, functional and aesth...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar More Furniture and Collectibles
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Birch, Walnut
Pair of Rare Edward Wormley Dunbar for Modern Elegant Nightstands or End Tables
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rare and very elegant pair of nightstands or end tables designed by Edward Wormley in dark stained mahogany with travertine tops, single drawer has open circular brass pull, from his...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar More Furniture and Collectibles
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Travertine, Brass
Edward Wormley Free-Standing Queen Size Bed with Drawers
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, queen size bed with drawers, oak, leather, brass, United States, 1960s
Rare queen-size bed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar de...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar More Furniture and Collectibles
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Brass
Expertly Restored - Edward J. Wormley Night Stands with Bookshelves for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar More Furniture and Collectibles
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Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Ebonized King Size Headboard, Newly Refinished
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern king size headboard
By Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture
USA, 1950s
Newly ebonized mahogany, with unique louvered Front Design.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar More Furniture and Collectibles
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Mahogany
Dunbar Mid-Century French Regency Louis XVI Carved Mahogany Twin Size Headboards
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century French Regency Louis XVI style carved mahogany twin size headboards
By Edward Wormley for Dunbar
USA, Circa 1940s
Each measures: 41.75"W x 1.75"D x ...
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1940s American Louis XVI Vintage Dunbar More Furniture and Collectibles
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Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Co. King-Size Mahogany Louver Headboard
By Breaad, Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century American king-size headboard with unique horizontal louvered panels of light mahogany extending the width of the bed. (EDWARD WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR FURNITURE COMPANY)
Wear ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar More Furniture and Collectibles
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Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cane Headboard Full Size
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Fraser, MI
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Cane Headboad designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Full Size.
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1970s Vintage Dunbar More Furniture and Collectibles
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Cane, Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Nightstands
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early minimalist nightstands designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Beautiful bleached mahogany cases with inset matching hardware and leather wrapped bases. Very functional set and ...
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1950s American Vintage Dunbar More Furniture and Collectibles
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Leather, Mahogany
Illuminated Glass World Globe on Mahogany Stand by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Rand McNally & Co., Dunbar Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mahogany sculptural globe stand supported by brass sabots originally designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in 1953. The globe itself is a 16" Rand McNally Terrestrial globe...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar More Furniture and Collectibles
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Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Nightstand
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century nightstand
This nightstand measures: 23 wide x 18 deep x 23.75 inches high
All pieces of furniture can b...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Pair Nightstands by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This striking pair of mid-century nightstands by Edward Wormley for Dunbar combines sleek design with functional elegance. Featuring rich wood finishes and clean lines, they provide ...
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1950s Vintage Dunbar More Furniture and Collectibles
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Teak
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century 2 Piece Cane King Headboard
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century 2 Piece Cane King Headboard
This headboard measures: 52.5 wide x 3 deep x 36.5 inches high
?All pieces of f...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar More Furniture and Collectibles
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Cane, Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Cane King Headboard
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Cane King Headboard
This headboard measures: 82 wide x 2.25 deep x 36 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar More Furniture and Collectibles
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Cane, Wood
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 More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley Pair of Twin Headboards for Dunbar 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Pair of twin headboards in mahogany with inset cane by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1950's (original Dunbar paper label on back). The fr...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Headboard with Built-in Armrests by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An innovative and elegant king size headboard in darkened mahogany having channeled upholstery, adjustable back rests and two pairs of drop-down arms.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 6027 MCM Mahogany and Brass Curved Room Divider
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 6027 Mid Century Mahogany and Brass Curved Room Divider
The upper of the room divider measures: 65.5 wide x 19 deep x 56 inches high
The lower of the...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley King Size Headboard for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in San Francisco, CA
Edward Wormley design King size headboard for Dunbar Furniture, Berne Indiana. Featuring an ebonized mahogany frame with a caned backrest intended for a king size mattress, no rails ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Edward Wormley Pair of Rare Twin Headboards in Sculpted Walnut 1957, 'Signed'
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Pair of rare twin headboards model no. 5731 in sculpted walnut from the Janus Series by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1957 (with original metal labels signed “DUNBAR Berne, Ind...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar More Furniture and Collectibles
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Walnut
Magazine Side Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Triangular walnut and mahogany side table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar c.1940s, USA. The table, model - 5313, showcases a triangular walnut table top with rounded corners and a mahog...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar More Furniture and Collectibles
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Walnut, Mahogany
Dunbar Mid Century 2-Drawer Chest Nightstand
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Dunbar Mid Century 2-Drawer Chest Nightstand
This nightstand measures: 33 wide x 18 deep x 23.5 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage cond...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar More Furniture and Collectibles
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Metal
Magazine Tree by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An olive green stained walnut magazine tree with cantilevered shelves.
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Walnut Rosewood and Brass Headboard
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar mid century walnut rosewood and brass headboard
This headboard is 55 wide x 2.5 deep x 37...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Dunbar Asian Style Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
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 More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Pair of Night Stands by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of ebonized 'French polish' mahogany nightstands with adjustable inner shelf and opposing hinges.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Ed Wormley Dunbar NEW Solid Linen Upholstery Ebonized Mahogany King Headboard
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Ed Wormley Dunbar NEW Solid Linen Upholstery Ebonized Mahogany King Headboard MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Mahogany
Early Edward Wormley Step End Tables / Nightstands for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Early Edward Wormley step end tables for Dunbar.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar More Furniture and Collectibles
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Wood
Magazine Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A triangular ash table with an inset cream leather top over two web strap magazine holders.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Ash, Leather
Dunbar Square Lamp or Side Table
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice Mid-Century Modern square Dunbar side or end table.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar More Furniture and Collectibles
Dunbar Square Two Tier End Side Table Mid-Century Modern American Walnut
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern American walnut one drawer side table nighstand by Dunbar.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Walnut
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Dunbar more furniture and collectibles 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 more furniture and collectibles, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original more furniture and collectibles 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 more furniture and collectibles by John Stuart, Widdicomb Furniture Co., and Harvey Probber. Prices for Dunbar more furniture and collectibles can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $225 and can go as high as $22,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,545.
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Questions About Dunbar More Furniture and Collectibles
- 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.