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.
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Creator: Dunbar
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa with Brass Feet
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar sofa on brass, tapered legs. The section under the backrest is recessed. Recently restored and reupholstered (last two years). However, there are two ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating
Materials
Brass
Slipper Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Slipper chair designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Newly upholstered in a orange fabric closely matching the original with attention to detail!
Solid mahogany frame.
Retains the...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Ed Wormley Chairs
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Ed Wormley chairs.
Category
20th Century American Dunbar Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Edward Wormley Elegant Sofa Day Bed with Walnut Legs, 1953
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Elegant sofa daybed model no. 5334 with separated back and arm with walnut legs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American, 1953.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Walnut
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
La Gondola Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Expertly Restored, Gray Mohair
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Kansas City, MO
Edward Wormley's famous La Gondola sofa. One of the best sofa designs of the entire modern design movement. Expertly refinished and reupholstered in a light to medium grey mohair. Pl...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Set of Ten Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A classic set of ten (10) dining chairs, each features solid walnut wood construction, spindle back detail with brass stretchers. Set includes 8 side chairs and 2 armchairs, all reta...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating
Materials
Walnut, Leather
Mahogany Armchair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dorchester, MA
Edward Wormley designed this handsome mahogany armchair for Dunbar, juxtaposing modern linearity with curvaceous classic form. It has been expertly reupholstered in Knoll's Rivington...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Leather Slipper Side Chairs
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of slipper, side chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar feature mahogany frames with high backs, upholstered in butterscotch leather.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Dining Chair by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sinuous upholstered dining chair on tapered legs.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Chaise Longue Sofa
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Lacquered Mahogany Lounge Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
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
Expertly Restored - Edward J. Wormley Tufted Lounge Chair for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern lounge chair designed by American furniture designer, Edward J. Wormley, for Dunbar in the United States, circa 1950s. T...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair of Ottomans by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Great pair of X-base ottomans by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. This was model number 5002 from the 1950s. Vinyl tops with painted black mahogany legs. Purchased from the original owner.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Edward Wormley Dunbar Sofa
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley Dunbar sofa can be paired as a sectional with matching chaise longue 5525 we have offered in another listing.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Edward Wormley Slipper Chairs for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
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 Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Lounge Chair by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An architectural and substantial armchair having an exposed walnut "A"-shaped frame supporting an upholstered seat and generous floating and curving back.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Tootsie Roll Stools by Dunbar
By Roger Sprunger, Dunbar Furniture
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
Pair of Petite Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Slipper Benches"
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Rarely seen pair of petite "Slipper benches" model #684 designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Newly upholstered frames on zebra wood legs.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating
Materials
Textile, Zebra Wood
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...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating
Iconic Glam Midcentury Modern Dunbar Sofa by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Iconic sleek and sexy Dunbar midcentury modern sofa by Edward Wormley, just reupholstered in an appropriate to the style nubby off-white fabric.
Measures: Seat height 18.5.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A good Mid-Century Modern sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, with flared back and arms and loose back cushions. Square dark walnut legs with round brass foot. The piece was reupholst...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Edward Wormley Dunbar Yellow Upholstered Cube Club Chairs
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
A really great matched set of wormley cube chairs in all original upholstery. Signed Dunbar on upholstery as shown.
Upholstrey shows some wear and fading, but I believe good to use ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Dunbar Sofa by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chic gold velvet upholstered sofa with down back and side cushions and sprung seat. Beautifully carved mahogany feet. This is an extremely well built and comfortable sofa, with typic...
Category
1950s American Vintage Dunbar Seating
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
Completely Original Alexandria Chair Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare opportunity. All original example of the Alexandria Chair designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Retains the original, high quality black leather seat with attractive wear. This...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Desk Chair by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An adjustable and swiveling roll arm desk chair in the original brown leather, having a chromed four point base with casters.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of Dunbar Edward Wormley Slipper Chairs
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar “Gold Tag” slipper chairs, in a weaved off-white and light wheat colored Chenille fabric. Together with two pillows and tufted button design. Dark w...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Seating
Materials
Walnut, Fabric, Foam
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This spacious Dunbar sofa features deep upholstered seats with unique vintage striped fabric. The cutaway armrests and well-proportioned design add to the Mid-Century appeal of this ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Four Alexandria Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Elegant Modern at Its Best
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of 4 Alexandria Chairs designed by Edward Wormley. One of Wormley's most coveted designs. These can be used as dining / kitchen chairs, game table chairs or side chairs in any ro...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
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
Low Lounge Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A low slipper chair with the original faux alligator texture yellow upholstery.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating
Materials
Upholstery
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 Seating
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley Lounge Chair in Moss Green Wool Upholstery
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
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
Expertly Restored - Edward J. Wormley Tufted Lounge Chair for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern lounge chair designed by American furniture designer, Edward J. Wormley, for Dunbar in the United States circa 1950’s. This classic lounge chair is reupholstered i...
Category
1950s American Vintage Dunbar Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Channel Cube Dunbar Chairs
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of impressive, large-scale, cube-shaped Dunbar chairs in original leather. Designed by Roger Sprunger, ca'1970's.
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating
Materials
Leather
Dunbar "Roll Armchair" with Turfted Back 1970s
By Roger Sprunger, Dunbar Furniture
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
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
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
1970s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Ash with Aluminum Frame Upholstered Armchair
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar model #979 CH, Oiled ash frame with flat Aluminum bar cross stretchers, with upholstered arms back and seat. Paper label. Upholstery and ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Eight Edward Wormley Mahogany, Leather and Brass Dining Chairs
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of eight mahogany wood and apricot leather curved panel back dining chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Set is comprised of two arm chairs and six...
Category
1950s American Vintage Dunbar Seating
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
Pair of Edward Wormley Mahogany and Grey Wool Barrel Back Chairs
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar barrel back arm chairs in mahogany and blue/gray wool upholstery. Great understated design that reveals unique qualities, would...
Category
1950s American Vintage Dunbar Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Roger Sprunger Jack Larsen Dunbar Guest Chairs
By Roger Sprunger, Dunbar Furniture
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
Pair of Janus High Back Chairs by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
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
Highback Lounge Chair by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
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
Panel Back Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
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
A-Frame Armchair by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A horseshoe back armchair with white leather upholstery and ebonized mahogany frame.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Side Chair by Roger Sprunger
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 Six #6337 Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A comfortable set of six dining chairs having gently curved solid wood panel backs and upholstered seats resting on ebonized walnut frames.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Mahogany Armchair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dorchester, MA
This stylish mid-century modern armchair, designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, has strong, clean lines and a comfortable seat. It has been expertly reupholstered in Knoll's Sequin ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating
Materials
Textile, Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of Mid-Century Suede Chesterfield Sofas by Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
pair of mid-century modern Dunbar Chesterfield sofas with brown suede button tufted upholstery and bullion fringe, single seat cushion, early ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Seating
Materials
Suede, Wood
Edward Wormley Attributed White Upholstered Lounge Chairs - a Pair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair White Upholstered Lounge Chairs in the style of Edward Wormley. Dimensions: H: 31 inches: W: 31 inches: D: 34 inches - Seat Height:...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Swivel Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Priced Low for Reupholstery, Signed
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Kansas City, MO
Dunbar barrel swivel lounge chair with a walnut base on brass casters. The casters can easily be removed if so desired. The walnut base has been expertly...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair of Lounges Chairs in Knoll Boucle
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar pair of lounges chairs in Knoll Boucle, Newly reupholstered with solid oiled walnut cradle bases.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dining Chairs
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a rare set of 10 Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dining chairs in great condition. Upholstery as found, re-upholstery available.
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Heart Stool Early Green Metal Tag
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Westport, CT
Edward Wormley for Dunbar green metal tag, heart tool with splayed legs in very fine condition. Edward J Wormley
A leading American furniture designer for...
Category
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Seating
Materials
Cherry, Walnut
Two-Piece Dunbar Sofa by Edward Wormley, Armless, Brass Legs, Models 4756 & 4828
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Kansas City, MO
Two piece, armless, sectional sofa designed by Edward Wormley, made by Dunbar. A combination of models 4756 and 4828 in the Dunbar Catalog. The backless end on the angled piece (4756...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating
Materials
Brass
1940s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Set of Four Side Chairs
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Edward Wormley for Dunbar set of four elegant side chairs with dark mahogany legs. Current set of four, have original leather seats, need to be reup...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
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 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.