Dunbar Footstools

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

"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 Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

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 Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5002 Mid Century Thebes Mahogany Stools - Pair

$7,195 / set

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5002 Mid Century Thebes Mahogany Stools - Pair

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5002 Mid Century Thebes Mahogany Stools - Pair Each stool measures: 23 wide x 23 deep x 17 high Great Vintage Condition - Legs have Minor Scratches/...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Ottoman Footrest by Dunbar

$1,920Sale Price|20% Off

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 Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection Chair and Footstool, C. 1950s

$8,800

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection Chair and Footstool, C. 1950s

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Westport, CT

Historic set of lounge chair and ottoman designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950-1959. Completely restored, reupholstered in embossed velvet by Holly Hunt. Walnut refinishe...

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

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Two Pairs of Solid Mahogany Stools by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$2,000 / set

Two Pairs of Solid Mahogany Stools by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

We are offering two pairs of Dunbar stools with vinyl tops and mahogany bases. They would work well as footstools for your sofa or favorite chair. There is a rectangular Dunbar label...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Footstools

Pair of Dunbar Style Ottomans with Brass Legs

$2,800 / set

H 18.5 in W 32 in D 21 in

Pair of Dunbar Style Ottomans with Brass Legs

By Edward Wormley

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A pair of Classic midcentury ottomans or foot stools. Very heavy and thick brass legs, in the style of Dunbar.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Footstools

Materials

Brass

Pair Janus Wing Chairs and Ottomans by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$44,995 / set

H 39.5 in W 29 in D 33 in

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 Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Drova 4 Ottoman by Dmytro Kozinenko — Upholstered Pouf Inspired by Firewood

$1,188 / item

H 16.15 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in

Drova 4 Ottoman by Dmytro Kozinenko — Upholstered Pouf Inspired by Firewood

By Dmitriy Kozinenko

Located in Kyiv, UA

Drova means firewood — and this pouf is exactly that: four soft upholstered logs, stacked the way firewood is stacked near a fireplace, waiting to warm somebody. Designer Dmytro Kozi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Dunbar Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Plywood, Foam

Taylor King MCM Ottoman Footstool

$395

H 20 in W 25 in D 18 in

Taylor King MCM Ottoman Footstool

Located in Lake Worth, FL

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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Footstools

Materials

Cotton

Pair of Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

On Hold|~~$5,000 / set~~

H 30 in W 25.25 in D 31 in

Pair of Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Chino Hills, CA

For sale is an exquisite Pair of Slipper Chairs by the renowned designer Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950s. These iconic chairs have been meticulously refinished and are in over...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Footstools

Materials

Suede, Walnut

Pair of Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$6,800 / set

H 31.5 in W 24 in D 29.5 in

Pair of Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Gladstone, NJ

Pair of slipper chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Chairs are reupholstered in a Maharam Mohair.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Footstools

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

$2,950

H 20.63 in W 20.25 in D 14.24 in

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

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

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 Footstools

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

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

$7,195

H 37.5 in W 20.75 in D 20 in

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

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

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 Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection Lounge Chair

$3,800

H 33.5 in W 27 in D 27 in

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection Lounge Chair

By Edward Wormley

Located in Gladstone, NJ

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus collection lounge chair.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Footstools

Materials

Fabric

Edward J. Wormley Lounge Chair and Ottoman circa 1950s for Dunbar

$3,250

H 29.25 in W 27.5 in D 36.5 in

Edward J. Wormley Lounge Chair and Ottoman circa 1950s for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in St. Louis, MO

Edward J. Wormley lounge chair and ottoman for Dunbar circa 1950s on solid brass castors. The lounge chair has a trapezoid shape, wider in the front (27.5" W) and tapers to the back....

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Footstools

Materials

Upholstery

"Thebes" Stool by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$3,950

H 16 in W 22.5 in D 23.25 in

"Thebes" Stool by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Located in North Miami, FL

"Thebes" stool by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. All original vintage. This was model number 5002 from the 1950s. Vinyl top with painted black mahogany legs. Purchased from the original...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Footstools

Materials

Wood, Leather

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bleached Mahogany & Cane Swivel Vanity Stool c. 1950

$8,800

H 30 in W 20 in D 20 in

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bleached Mahogany & Cane Swivel Vanity Stool c. 1950

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Beautiful and elegant as ever mid century vanity stool designed by Edward Wormely and produced by Dunbar in the 1950s. The caning is ori...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Footstools

Materials

Cane, Mahogany, Mohair, Upholstery

Previously Available Items

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Brown Leather Thebes Stools, 1950s - A Pair

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H 15.25 in W 22.5 in D 22.25 in

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Brown Leather Thebes Stools, 1950s - A Pair

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

A pair of solid mahogany and thick suede leather Thebes stools / ottomans designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. The “x” shape at the base creates a beautiful symmetry representative...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Footstools

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Edward Wormley Green Leather Ottomans for Dunbar

Sold

H 18 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in

Pair of Edward Wormley Green Leather Ottomans for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of ottomans by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA, c.1960s. The tufted seat cushions are upholstered in a dark olive green leather, a beautiful compliment to the rich mahogany frame...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Footstools

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Bench by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

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H 15 in W 61 in D 16 in

Bench by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Absolutely stunning bench designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. This piece has been professionally refinished and reupholstered in an amazing leather hide. Retains Dunbar labeling.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Footstools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Edward Wormley “Thebes” Stool for Dunbar

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H 17 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in

Edward Wormley “Thebes” Stool for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Miami, FL

Thebes stool designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, newly reupholstered in woven cotton fabric.

Category

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

Materials

Cotton, Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Toadstool, 1950s

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H 17 in Dm 21 in

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Toadstool, 1950s

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Amarillo, TX

Rare toadstool by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in shearling wool. Manufacturer's label to underside. USA, circa 1950s. Measures: 21 D x 17 H in. Wood, stainless steel, white w...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Footstools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid Century Modern Low Accent Stool or Ottoman

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H 11 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in

Mid Century Modern Low Accent Stool or Ottoman

By Dunbar Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A nice design. Great to use as a foot rest. It has been reupholstered with a nice emerald green fabric. The legs have the original patina or ware. They have not been polished. N...

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1950s American Vintage Dunbar Footstools

Dunbar footstools for sale on 1stDibs.

Dunbar footstools 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 footstools, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original footstools by Dunbar were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider footstools by Edward Wormley, Paul McCobb, and Thayer Coggin. Prices for Dunbar footstools can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,000 and can go as high as $8,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,673.

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Questions About Dunbar Footstools

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.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Footstools

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