Dunbar Racks and Stands
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.
Find a collection of authentic vintage Dunbar Furniture today on 1stDibs.
to
3
1
4
4
4
4
3
1
4
3
1
1
1
4
4
4
4
4
428
105
82
66
44
Creator: Dunbar
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...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Racks and Stands
Materials
Birch, 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...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Racks and Stands
Materials
Walnut, Mahogany
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.
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Racks and Stands
Materials
Walnut
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.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Racks and Stands
Materials
Ash, Leather
Related Items
1960's Pair of Vintage Chests by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in London, GB
A magnificent pair of vintage chests, these were made in the USA by Dunbar furniture, they were designed by Edward Wormley.
Edward Wormley was one of the leading pioneers of mid-cen...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
Early Edward Wormley for Dunbar Step End Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three-tiered step up side table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950.
This table is in wonderful condition and can be used as an end ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Racks and Stands
Materials
Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sheaf of Wheat Side Table, 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Sheaf of wheat side table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar very good vintage original condition.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Racks and Stands
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Expertly Restored - Edward J. Wormley Night Stands with Bookshelves for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
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...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Racks and Stands
Materials
Walnut
H 27.25 in W 17 in D 13.5 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Mahogany and Brass Side Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern occasional side table.
By Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Gorgeous mahogany, with inlaid brass.
Measures: 20"W x 20"D ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
H 21.25 in W 20 in D 20 in
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...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Rosewood Cocktail Table, Newly Refinished
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern cocktail table, occasional side table, or tea table
By Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture
USA, 1950s
Book-matched rosewood top, with ebonized ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Racks and Stands
Materials
Rosewood
Edward Wormley Travertine Wedge Side Table for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wedge shaped side table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c.1950s, USA. This end table features a trapezoidal travertine top, which sits atop dark contrasting mahogany base with horizont...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Racks and Stands
Materials
Travertine
Mid Century Pair Nightstands by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
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 ...
Category
1950s Vintage Dunbar Racks and Stands
Materials
Teak
Edward Wormley Carpathian Elm and Walnut Table w/ Tray for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Lynn, MA
Rare Edward Wormley designed table with a removable lower tray for Dunbar. Mahogany frame with carpathian elm burl surfaces. Metal tag present.
Category
Late 20th Century American Other Dunbar Racks and Stands
Materials
Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Midcentury Side End Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar midcentury Side End Table
This side table measures: 21 wide x 21 deep x 22.5 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored v...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut Table # 5630
By Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic occasional table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Sap walnut top, faceted legs.
Category
1950s American Vintage Dunbar Racks and Stands
Materials
Walnut
Previously Available Items
Edward Wormley Dunbar Mid Century Modern Birch Walnut Magazine Tree Rack Stand
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
"Mid Century Modern tiered Birch & Walnut Dunbar magazine tree with five cantilevered shelves by Edward Wormley. Original tag on base, item 4765. Sold by F.G. & A. Howald Co of Colum...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Racks and Stands
Materials
Birch, Walnut
H 24.75 in W 28 in D 16 in
Edward Wormley Magazine Table in Dark Birch and Walnut 1950s 'Signed'
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
"Magazine Tree" model No. 4765 in dark birch with sap walnut shelves by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1950’s (signed with original Dunbar label on bottom). This is an iconic Wo...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Racks and Stands
Materials
Birch, Walnut
Edward Wormley 'Magazine Tree' Shelves for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
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...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Racks and Stands
Materials
Birch, Walnut
Edward J. Wormley Magazine Table for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modernist magazine table designed by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar in the United States circa 1950’s. Professionally restored by our expert craftsmen, this Mid-Century modern design f...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Racks and Stands
Materials
Walnut
Edward Wormley Magazine Table Model 5313
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Edward Wormley magazine table model 5313. Manufactured by Dunbar, circa 1953. This table retains the original Dunbar tag to the bottom. This piece has been professionally restored.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Magazine Tree
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Rosewood and walnut special order magazine tree, model number 4765.
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Racks and Stands
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
Edward Wormley Magazine Tree Model #4765 for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Edward Wormley magazine tree table or rack model #4765 for Dunbar.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Racks and Stands
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Edward Wormley Magazine Tree Model # 4765 for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Edward Wormley magazine tree table or rack model # 4765 for Dunbar.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Racks and Stands
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Edward Wormley Tree Magazine Rack
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar magazine tree, model 4765.
Tiered layers allow multiple storage.
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Racks and Stands
Materials
Mahogany
Midcentury Dunbar Magazine Rack or Stand by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage sculptural Dunbar magazine tree with five cantilevered shelves by Edward Wormley. Good vintage condition with age appropriate wear.
Category
1950s American Vintage Dunbar Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
Exceptional 4 Tiered End Table/magazine Stand by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous yet practical design features four tiers of storage space all in ebonized walnut with a splayed leg design.This piece has been mint restored.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Racks and Stands
H 16.75 in W 20.5 in D 16.5 in
Rare Edward Wormley Dark Ash and Leather Magazine Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare and stunning three sided magazine table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Slight lip to the edge of the ash top surround with inlaid leather. Leat...
Category
1970s American Vintage Dunbar Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Dunbar racks and stands for sale on 1stDibs.
Dunbar racks and stands 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 racks and stands, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original racks and stands by Dunbar were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider racks and stands by Edward Wormley, Dorothy Thorpe, and Tony Paul. Prices for Dunbar racks and stands can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,235 and can go as high as $14,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,561.
Creators Similar to Dunbar
Questions About Dunbar Racks and Stands
- 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.