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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.

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Creator: Dunbar
Panel Back Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A set of four (4) elegant and generously proportioned dining chairs with wooden panel backs, having spare, square-legged mahogany frames and tailored, form fitting upholstery.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Armless Slipper Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1957
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An armless slipper chair from the Janus collection with button tufted upholstery and beautifully carved integral walnut base. Model 5775.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set of Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1953
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A set of dining chairs with exposed walnut frames supporting floating laminated seats and sculptural back rests, both covered in vintage upholstery. Designed in 1953 as a component o...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Chesterfield Lounge Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A generously proportioned and highly comfortable rare Chesterfield club chair with button tufted upholstery.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Upholstery

1950's Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of 1950s armchairs and ottomans designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar have painted walnut legs with all new foam and upholstery. Priced individually as two chair-and-ottoman sets.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Slipper Chair circa 1950s with Original Upholstery
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Comfortable armless lounge slipper chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in beautiful plaid upholstery. A true collectors piece with no modifications and in excellent vintage condition....
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Walnut

Lacquered Lounge Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1948
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An uncommon pivot-back lounge chair in lacquered mahogany with vintage velvet geometric upholstery. Designed in 1948 by Edward Wormley.
Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Dunbar 'Scoop' Seat Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sinuous upholstered dining chair on tapered legs.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Lounge Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An armless button tufted lounge chair of generous proportion having exposed walnut base. Model: 5000.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Armless 'Sled' Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1934
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An armless sofa or bench or banquet on laminated mahogany "sled" feet.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Model 6328 Elegant Dunbar High Back Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An ebonized mahogany dining chair with twisted front legs, with an upholstered high back rest and oval seat.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Dunbar Occasional Arm Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1954
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A model 5517 occasional armchair with exposed mahogany frame supporting a fully upholstered seat, back rest and arms, covered in vintage upholstery. Designed in 1954 as a component o...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Side Chair by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar
By Roger Sprunger, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A graceful and well-crafted side chair in vividly grained ash having a single slat back with a curved and tapered top rail, and patinated brass stretchers and feet.
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Brass

Set of 8 Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 8 Dining Chairs in dark Mahogany designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Two armchairs and six side chairs make up this stunning set. Two chairs are signed with the Dunbar Bras...
Category

1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Pair of Janus High Back Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of 'Janus' high back chairs with the original blue silk faille upholstery, on light walnut legs with cloud lift stretchers.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Dunbar Jack Larsen Gray Velvet Cut Down Floating Plinth Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning sofa you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, it being...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Roger Lee Sprunger for Dunbar Rosewood Bench 1965
By Dunbar Furniture, Roger Sprunger
Located in Chicago, IL
Roger Lee Sprunger for Dunbar Rosewood Bench 1965 This elegant plank bench designed by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar features extended vertical sides that allow for cushion placement, ad...
Category

1960s Minimalist Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Rosewood

Dunbar Slipper Chair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
slipper chair by Edward Wormley for Dubar. Button tufted tight seat and back in ivory boucle. Wood base refinished in dark walnut
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Seating

Materials

Wood

Dunbar Slipper Chair
Dunbar Slipper Chair
$2,240 Sale Price
20% Off
Edward Wormley, Slipper Chair, Aluminum, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
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 of Edward Wormley Walnut Open-Arm Lounge Chairs
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
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 Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Dunbar, USA 1960s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Berlin, DE
Edward Wormley lounge chair with ottoman by Dunbar, USA 1960s Dunbar lounge chair with ottoman. The measurements given apply to the Lounge Chair. The ottoman measures 60cm depth, 60...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Ottoman Footrest by Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Ottoman, footrest manufactured by Dunbar. This example is structurally sound, and sturdy, it shows cosmetic wear and will need to be reupholstered. Asymmetrical form, upholstered top...
Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 20 wide x 22.5 deep x 31.25 high, with a seat height of 18.5 inches Each captains ...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Edward Wormley, Dining Chairs, Walnut, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in High Point, NC
A set of six walnut and white fabric dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley and produced by Dunbar, Berne, Indiana, USA, 1950s. Seat heigh...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Side Chairs
By Dunbar Furniture, Roger Sprunger
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Wonderful set of four side chairs designed by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar in a dark stained ash.
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Ash

Dunbar Mid Century Lounge Chair by Roger Sprunger in Grey Velvet Mid Century
By Dunbar Furniture, Roger Sprunger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Dunbar lounge chair model 484 designed by Roger Sprunger. Walnut frame with new dark grey velvet upholstery.
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Dunbar Mid Century Lattice Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Countryside, 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 Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Solid Oak Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A nice set of four Mid-Century Modern dining chairs By Dunbar Furniture USA, 1970s Solid oak frames, with upholstered seats and backs. Two chairs with high end blue leather ...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Oak

Dunbar #6031 Armchair by Roger Sprunger
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for efficient shipping to your zip. Dunbar Armchair #6031 by Roger Sprunger. Reupholstered and refinished.
Category

1970s Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

1957 Edward Wormley Daybed Model 5716 From Wormley Estate for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Model 5716 Daybed, originally designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. This particular example was produced in the United States and dates to the year 1957. The daybed featur...
Category

1950s American Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Foam, Walnut, Fabric

Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Mid Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Roger Sprunger, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Countryside, 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 Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Dunbar Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Original Leather
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
A Dunbar lounge chair and ottoman model 484 designed by Roger Sprunger. Mahogany frame with original leather.
Category

1970s Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Leather

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 Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Huge 10 Foot Dunbar Upholstered Bench
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can sometimes ship it for less and get it to you faster. For a shipping quote, click on "ASK THE SELLER" under the purchase button and provide your zip code. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Huge 10 foot Dunbar custom made Mid-Century Modern upholstered L shaped bench...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Wood

Roger Sprunger Desk Chair for Dunbar 1967
By Roger Sprunger, Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Desk chair model No. 6738 in dark ash with seat upholstered in white linen by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar, American 1967. Refinished and reupholstered in white linen by Lobel Modern.
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Linen, Ash

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 Seating

Materials

Leather

Pair Dunbar Chairs Gray Boucle, 1960
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Dunbar chairs gray boucle, 1960. Newly reupholstered gray boucle leather welt and brushed stainless steel legs.
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Steel

Roger Lee Sprunger for Dunbar Pair of Cantilever Lounge Chairs
By Dunbar Furniture, Roger Sprunger
Located in Chicago, IL
Roger Lee Sprunger for Dunbar pair of cantilever lounge chairs, model 480, oakwood and Mahogany two-toned base structures, oil finish, reupholstered with spi...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Eight Edward Wormley for Dunbar Horseshoe Model 935 Armchairs
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
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 Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood, Walnut

Dennis Christiansen for Dunbar Mid Century Leather Sofa
By Dennis Christiansen, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Dennis Christiansen for Dunbar Mid Century Leather Sofa This sofa measures: 76 wide x 35 deep x 25.5 inches high, with a seat height of 16 inches All pieces of furniture can be had...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Dunbar "Roll Armchair" with Turfted Back 1970s
By Dunbar Furniture, Roger Sprunger
Located in New York, NY
"Roll Armchair" with tufted back and walnut base by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar, American, 1970s (Dunbar label under cushion). This chair is extremely chi...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Foam, Walnut, Upholstery

Rare Pair Dunbar Dining Chairs in Original Black Leather, Mahogany Frames, Signed
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Kansas City, MO
Very rare and desirable high back Dunbar dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley. Both chairs are completely original. The original black leather has no tears, scuffs, or repairs and show slight stretching on the seats. The mahogany frames show light signs of use in the form of light scratches and nicks, but no distractions. These are excellent examples of this important design, clearly well cared for over the years. Acquired from the original owner. Signed with the gold Dunbar metal...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Brass

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 Seating

Materials

Rosewood

Twelve Edward Wormley Dining Chairs by Dunbar, Restored
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
A handsome set of two arm chairs model no. 4593 and ten side chairs model no. 4592, making a full set of twelve chairs. Resigned by Edward Wormley and manufactured by Dunbar, USA. Th...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Brass

Pair Dunbar Lounge Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley, 1960
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Dunbar Lounge Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley, 1960. Walnut legs restored and newly reupholstered in blue boucle.
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Dunbar Mid Century Occasional Lounge Chair
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Dunbar Mid Century Occasional Lounge Chair This chair measures: 25.25 wide x 25.75 deep x 31.5 high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height of 2...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Lydia dePolo and Jack Dunbar for Dunbar Mid Century Lounge Chairs – Pair
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Countryside, 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 Slipper Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
“Furniture is needed for practical reasons, and because it must be there, it may as well be as pleasant as possible to look at, and in a less definable psychological way, comforting ...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Edward Wormley Dunbar Swivel Lounge Chair
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Category

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

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Roger Sprunger Jack Larsen Dunbar Guest Chairs
By Dunbar Furniture, Roger Sprunger
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 Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

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 Seating

Materials

Fabric

Large Armchair by Dunbar
Large Armchair by Dunbar
$1,617 Sale Price
26% Off
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 Seating

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.
Questions About Dunbar Seating
  • 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.
  • 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.

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