Dunbar Seating

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.

Creator: Dunbar

Edward Wormley for Dunbar "A" Frame Arm Chair

$4,960Sale Price|20% Off

Edward Wormley for Dunbar "A" Frame Arm Chair

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar "A" Frame Arm Chair, Horseshoe curved back with original leather-covered armrests, solid mahogany frame, brass exposed screws...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Rare Slightly Curved Sofa by Wormley for Dunbar with Brass Legs

$9,500

Rare Slightly Curved Sofa by Wormley for Dunbar with Brass Legs

By Dunbar Furniture, Milo Baughman, Edward Wormley, Harvey Probber

Located in Chicago, IL

Seldom seen curved sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Supported by 6 Brass legs. Sofa requires reupholstery. When reupholstering there is a wood stretcher that needs replacement. ...

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Slipper Chairs

$7,207Sale Price / set|20% Off

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Slipper Chairs

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Early Edward Wormley for Dunbar slipper chairs. Lacquered mahogany legs with newly reupholstered button tufted seat and back. ...

Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany and Cane Lounge Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950

$4,800

Mahogany and Cane Lounge Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Mahogany and Cane Lounge Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950’s. The armrests are rosewood. Measures 26” wide 30.5” deep 31.5” tall to top back pillow, seat height 16” seat dept...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany, Rosewood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany and Brass Barstools - Set of 3

$7,195

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany and Brass Barstools - Set of 3

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany and Brass Barstools - Set of 3 Each bar stool measures: 20.75 wide x 20 deep x 37.5 high, with a seat height of 28 and arm height/chai...

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Jack Larsen Colorful Sofa

$9,850

1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Jack Larsen Colorful Sofa

By Dunbar Furniture

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, colorful, Dubar x Larsen textile sofa you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocal...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid Century Executive Swivel Office Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s

$2,250Sale Price|25% Off

Mid Century Executive Swivel Office Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chino Hills, CA

Discover the pinnacle of mid-century design with this exquisite Executive Swivel Office Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, a testament to the era's innovation and Wormley's enduring...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Metal

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk Chair (1960's)

$6,500

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk Chair (1960's)

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk Chair (1960's) Base: Solid walnut with Shepard double-wheel casters Features: Tilt, swivel, and lock mechanism Design Details: Button-tufted leather...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tet-a-Tete

$15,000

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tet-a-Tete

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

Iconic Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tet-a-Tete. Ready for fabric of your choice. Mahogany legs with brass caps, Dunbar decking.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Seating

Materials

Brass

Remarkable Set of 10 Iconic Cane Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c 1950

$80,000 / set

Remarkable Set of 10 Iconic Cane Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c 1950

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Atlanta, GA

The rarest of the rare: an exceptional, meticulously restored set of ten (10) Iconic modern cane dining chairs by the esteemed Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture, circa 1950. Single...

Category

1950s American Organic Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Beautiful Original Condition, Tan Silk Fabric

$17,850

Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Beautiful Original Condition, Tan Silk Fabric

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Kansas City, MO

Tufted seat and back sofa designed by Edward Wormley. Dark stained African mahogany cross stretcher base with floating ends. The silk blend original fabric is in amazingly good condi...

Category

1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

All Arms- Miraculous Set of 14 Arm Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley

$133,000 / set

All Arms- Miraculous Set of 14 Arm Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Atlanta, GA

The rarest of the rare, an exceptional, meticulously restored set of fourteen (14) cane back Klismos ARM dining chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture, circa 1948. A set of th...

Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Edward Wormley Dunbar Swivel Lounge Chair

$2,950Sale Price|40% Off

Edward Wormley Dunbar Swivel Lounge Chair

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Edward Wormley dunbar swivel lounge chair.

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery

Rare set of Eight 1950s MCM Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dining Armchairs

$8,500 / set

Rare set of Eight 1950s MCM Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dining Armchairs

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in St. Louis, MO

Rare set of 8 dining room or conference armchairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, model number 842, in mahogany with original red velvet seats. All original, minor touch up prior to s...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Lydia dePolo and Jack Dunbar for Dunbar Mid Century Lounge Chairs – Pair

$6,347 / set

Lydia dePolo and Jack Dunbar for Dunbar Mid Century Lounge Chairs – Pair

By Dunbar Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Lydia dePolo and Jack Dunbar for Dunbar Mid Century Lounge Chairs – Pair Each chair measures: 27.5 wide x 28 deep x 31.5 high, with a sea...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 486 Mid Century Bracket Back Sofa

$16,795

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 486 Mid Century Bracket Back Sofa

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 486 Mid Century Bracket Back Sofa This sofa measures: 86 wide x 29 deep x 27.5 inches high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height of 22.75 inches ...

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Horseshoe Dining Chairs (Model 935)

$28,500 / set

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Horseshoe Dining Chairs (Model 935)

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

This is such a beautiful dining chair with exquisite craftsmanship and detail. The iconic Dunbar Horseshoe chair by Edward Wormley will grace an...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany, Rosewood

Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Model 484 Mid Century Lounge Chair

$3,295

Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Model 484 Mid Century Lounge Chair

By Roger Sprunger, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Model 484 Mid Century Lounge Chair This chair measures: 30.5 wide x 33 deep x 33 high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height/chair clearance of 20.75 inc...

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection Lounge Chair

$2,495

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection Lounge Chair

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Southampton, NJ

Janus Collection lounge chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Ebonized sculpted walnut arms and legs with an exposed frame, and red upholstery with a button tufted back and curved seat...

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa in Holly Hunt Mohair

$12,600

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa in Holly Hunt Mohair

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Dallas, TX

A classic clean lined sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. We have updated with Great Plains Mohair by Holly Hunt.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Edward Wormley Lounge Chair in Moss Green Wool Upholstery

$3,600Sale Price|20% Off

Edward Wormley Lounge Chair in Moss Green Wool Upholstery

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar lounge chair with unique setback front legs, and clad in moss green wool upholstery. Extremely comfortable with deep seat cushion and slight angle of the th...

Category

1950s American Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Wood, Wool

One pair of Edward Wormley Dunbar foot stools or ottomans four available

$4,500 / set

One pair of Edward Wormley Dunbar foot stools or ottomans four available

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Ferndale, MI

Price is for one pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar stools or ottomans . Recently finished in dark stain base with X stretcher supports recently re upholstered seats . Most retain Dun...

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Swivel Armchair

$3,400

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Swivel Armchair

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Long Island City, NY

LITERATURE Illustrated in EDWARD WORMLEY: The Other Face of Modernism, pg. 41 A 1960s Dunbar swivel armchair designed by Edward Wormley. The base is ebonized mahogany. The back cush...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Mid-Century Barrel Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Dunbar

$3,970 / set

Mid-Century Barrel Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture

Located in Raleigh, NC

Mid-century barrel back lounge chair and ottoman attributed to Dunbar. This chair has a classic barrel design with armrests that connect to the backrests. The backrest is curved whic...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Pair of Janus Collection Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar – Model 5705

$8,800 / set

Pair of Janus Collection Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar – Model 5705

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of Janus Collection Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar – Model 5705 An exceptional pair of all-original lounge chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, part of his ...

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Line Lounge Chairs

$18,000

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Line Lounge Chairs

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in San Francisco, CA

Edward Wormley Janus series lounge chairs for Dunbar, Circa 1957. Sophisticated smaller slipper or lounge chairs with carved snakeskin pattern front legs. A rare design that is eye c...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Edward Wormley "Bucket Seat" Leather and Mahogany Club Chairs

$4,125Sale Price / set|44% Off

Pair of Edward Wormley "Bucket Seat" Leather and Mahogany Club Chairs

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar camel leather and mahogany armchairs. Original channeled leather seats and backs with mahogany legs and stretchers. Rare design from Wormley and Dun...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Mid Century Channel Cube Lounge Chairs - Pair

$4,795

Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Mid Century Channel Cube Lounge Chairs - Pair

By Roger Sprunger, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Mid Century Channel Cube Lounge Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 17 wide x 33.5 deep x 26.25 high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height/chair clearanc...

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery

Set of Six Cane Back Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1940s

$36,000 / set

Set of Six Cane Back Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1940s

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An elegant and unusual set of six dining chairs with a cane wrapped barrel back and an upholstered seat atop four slender legs.

Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Slipper Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$3,400Sale Price|22% Off

Slipper Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in New York, NY

Slipper chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. USA, circa 1950. Signed with brass tag. Features tufted back with piping. Original f...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Exceptional Pair of Ash Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c 1967

$19,500 / set

Exceptional Pair of Ash Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c 1967

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Atlanta, GA

These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored, expertly upholstered and comp...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa in Dijon Colored Mohair

$15,600Sale Price|20% Off

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa in Dijon Colored Mohair

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautifully updated and restored. The iconic bracket back sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. This has been reupholstered in a stunning high-quality mohair. Color is listed as "Dijon"...

Category

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

Materials

Mohair, Mahogany

Highback Lounge Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$12,600

Highback Lounge Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

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 Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Early 1940s Edward J. Wormley Elegant Armchairs for Dunbar in Dark Expresso x 2

$2,125 / item

Early 1940s Edward J. Wormley Elegant Armchairs for Dunbar in Dark Expresso x 2

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in St. Louis, MO

Early 1940s Edward J. Wormley Elegant Neoclassical Style occasional arm chairs for Dunbar model No. 116B. As shown in "The Other Face of Modernism" book on Wormley , and in the 1940s...

Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Bracket Back Sofa

$6,095

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Bracket Back Sofa

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Bracket Back Sofa This sofa measures: 91 wide x 32 deep x 28 inches high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height of 23 inches Great Vintage C...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Metal

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 495 Sofa, Mahogany, Mid-Century

$17,500

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 495 Sofa, Mahogany, Mid-Century

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

This sofa has beautiful lines and a gently curved back. A true classic. The fabric is original and in very good condition. It is a rich and high-quality texture that looks like embro...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

1940's Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany Regency Style X Form Bench or Stool

$2,950

1940's Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany Regency Style X Form Bench or Stool

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in St. Louis, MO

Early design for Dunbar, mahogany bench or vanity stool model 1050. Curved or X form base with classical styling, with older upholstered seat. Mahogany frame will be restored prior t...

Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Rosewood Toadstool

$5,195

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Rosewood Toadstool

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Rosewood Toadstool This ottoman measures: 14.75 wide x 14.75 deep x 19.5 inches high Excellent Vintage Condition. We take our photos in a con...

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Party Sofa Model 5407 in Black Leather

$15,500

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Party Sofa Model 5407 in Black Leather

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Toledo, OH

Iconic 1950's party sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. This is the Model 5407 Chesterfield style sofa in black leather. Original leather. The wide arms and long le...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Seating

Materials

Leather

Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Set of Six, 1950s

$12,000 / set

Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Set of Six, 1950s

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Amarillo, TX

Edward Wormley, two armchairs, and four side chairs. Dunbar, USA. Mahogany and leather. Signed with applied gold rectangular metal manufacturer's label to the seat bottom [Dunb...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair Janus Lounge Chairs, 1957

$10,800 / set

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair Janus Lounge Chairs, 1957

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair Janus Series Lounge Chairs, 1957. Original upholstery. Front legs have a beautiful carved pattern. Measure 30.5" wide 25" deep 26" tall, seat heig...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dining Chairs with Brass Handles

$5,000 / set

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dining Chairs with Brass Handles

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in St. Louis, MO

Listed are a pair of elegant Edward Wormley for Dunbar dining chairs with arms and brass handles. These are in need of restoration, perfect if your looking to add to your set. Also c...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Brass

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Chair in Jack Lenor Larsen

$14,000 / set

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Chair in Jack Lenor Larsen

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

Introducing a dining height Janus armchair designed by Mid-Century Modern master Edward Wormley. The chair features a sculpted dark mahogany frame and Jack Lenor Larsen upholstery wi...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Seating

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

"Thebes" X Base Stool / Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Original Fabric

$3,450

"Thebes" X Base Stool / Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Original Fabric

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Kansas City, MO

Thebes stool / bench / footrest / footstool designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s. This example retains the original yellow and orange geometric design fabric. The finish on t...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Edward Wormley Dining Armchair for Dunbar

$4,000

Edward Wormley Dining Armchair for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Walnut dining armchair with splayed back legs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA, c.1960s. The seat cushion has been newly reupholstered in a Pierre Frey textured fabric - a perfect t...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Chaise Longue Sofa

$12,500

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Chaise Longue Sofa

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar chaise longue sofa.

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage Edward Wormley Lounge Chair for Dunbar

$5,950

Vintage Edward Wormley Lounge Chair for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley, Milo Baughman

Located in Chicago, IL

A rather scarce lounge chair form to come to market by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Brass Legs mounted to underside. Solid chair with good weight. Original upholstery. Best to plan t...

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Set of Four Edward Wormley Dining Chairs for Dunbar

$14,000 / set

Set of Four Edward Wormley Dining Chairs for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of four dark walnut dining armchairs with tapered legs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA, c.1960s. The seat cushions have been reupholstered with blue and green velvet with a lin...

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut, Velvet

Pair of Sculptural 1970s Dunbar Chairs in Ivory Bouclé

$12,400 / set

Pair of Sculptural 1970s Dunbar Chairs in Ivory Bouclé

By Dunbar Furniture

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Sultry pair of Dunbar sculptural chairs freshly transported from the 1970s now in ivory bouclé. Created by Lydia dePolo and Jack Dunbar, these are the perfect chairs for the buyer who loves high design sculptural furniture so much, even arm chairs have to meet the mark and feed the passion. The chairs' outlines just never seem to stop. Quick u-turns encourage the eye to wander and scan the curved form. Not unlike a catsuit, our shop reimagined the pair in soft ivory bouclé with a slight stretch to hug every curve as Dunbar and dePolo intended. The bouclé texture allows for airflow and adds a welcoming soft delight to the touch. Want to see more beautiful things? Scroll down below and click "View All From Seller" or favorite our shop to get your 1stDibs on our new inventory. Photographed alongside a Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Rosewood and Mirror Chrome Console c. 1970s, a Directional Pouf Ottoman in Ivory Bouclé, and Abyss by Artist Neeka Allsup...

Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Pair of Edward Wormley Walnut Open-Arm Lounge Chairs

$3,600Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Edward Wormley Walnut Open-Arm Lounge Chairs

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Two architectural open arm lounge chairs in walnut by Dunbar, with green and blue horizontal stripe upholstery.

Category

1950s American Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Walnut

Edward Wormley Sofa, Edward Wormley Estate Weston Ct

$16,500

Edward Wormley Sofa, Edward Wormley Estate Weston Ct

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Westport, CT

Edward Wormley, three-seat sofa polished brass leg from Wormley Weston Ct estate. Chenille fabric, model 5512.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 935 Walnut and Rosewood Chairs - Set of 8

$32,495

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 935 Walnut and Rosewood Chairs - Set of 8

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 935 Walnut and Rosewood Chairs - Set of 8 Each chair measures: 24.5 wide x 22 deep x 30.5 inches high, with a seat height of 18 and arm height/chair ...

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood, Walnut

Edward Wormley 'Long John' Bench for Dunbar

$3,000

Edward Wormley 'Long John' Bench for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A 1946 design by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, the bench, lovingly termed the “Long John" has a low profile with walnut segmented, tongue-and-groove construction atop four hairpin legs ...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Ash, Walnut

Pair of Vintage Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Janus" Armchairs

$14,200 / set

Pair of Vintage Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Janus" Armchairs

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in North Miami, FL

Introducing the Janus armchairs designed by Mid-Century Modern master Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Company. These armchairs features a sculpted dark mahogany frame and metalli...

Category

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

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Edward Wormley, Slipper Chair, Aluminum, Fabric, USA, 1950s

$8,900

Edward Wormley, Slipper Chair, Aluminum, Fabric, USA, 1950s

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in High Point, NC

An aluminium and white bouclé fabric slipper chair designed by Edward Wormley and produced by Dunbar, Berne, Indiana, USA, 1950s. 17" seat height

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Pair Janus Wing Chairs and Ottomans by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$44,995 / set

Pair Janus Wing Chairs and Ottomans by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A rare set of "Janus" wing chairs and ottomans designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. One of his most iconic designs! In the Janus Collection Wormley modernized the lines of eighteen...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Lounge Wingback Lounge Chairs - Pair

$5,347 / set

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Lounge Wingback Lounge Chairs - Pair

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Lounge Wingback Lounge Chairs - Pair Each lounge chair measures: 30.5 wide x 28 deep x 36.5 high, with a seat height of 17 inches Great Vintag...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dining Chairs

$3,150Sale Price / set|70% Off

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dining Chairs

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a rare set of 8 Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dining chairs in great condition. Upholstery as found, re-upholstery available.

Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 4 Edward Wormley Janus Lounge Chairs

$28,000 / set

Set of 4 Edward Wormley Janus Lounge Chairs

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

The Edward Wormley 5701 chair for Dunbar's Janus Collection is a true masterpiece of mid-century modern design. This stunning chair is upholstered in a Holly Hunt's Great Plains heav...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Brass

Set of Eight Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dining Chairs in Linherr Hollingsworth

$48,000 / set

Set of Eight Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dining Chairs in Linherr Hollingsworth

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

Experience the epitome of mid-century elegance with this set of eight dining chairs designed by Edward J Wormley for the esteemed Dunbar Furniture Company. Featuring the impeccable M...

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Dunbar seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Dunbar seating 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 seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating 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 seating by Adrian Pearsall, Edward Wormley, and Craft Associates. Prices for Dunbar seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $595 and can go as high as $119,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,950.

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Questions About Dunbar Seating

Where is Dunbar Furniture made?
1 Answer
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.
How do I identify Dunbar furniture?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
To 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.