Dunbar Stools
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
Pair of Benches by Edward Wormely for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of benches model 5002 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Stools are constructed of walnut and have been professionally restored in a medium walnut finish, both have been newly uphols...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dunbar Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$7,400 / set
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 Stools
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bleached Mahogany & Cane Swivel Vanity Stool c. 1950
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
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 Stools
Materials
Cane, Mahogany, Mohair, Upholstery
Large Edward Wormley Donut Ottoman for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Miami, FL
Original Edward Wormley Ottoman for Dunbar. Foam and fabric are new, springs are original. Expertly reupholstered. Original casters. Center cushion is removable.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
"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 Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
One pair of Edward Wormley Dunbar foot stools or ottomans four available
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
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 Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Stools
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Thebes Stool
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Toledo, OH
Classic Edward Wormley Thebes stool from the 1950's by Dunbar with a fabric seat and brass stretcher. The seat has the original fabric and may need to be recovered. 24" x 24" x 17" h...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Stools
Materials
Brass
Set of three Dunbar Thebes Stools in the Original Leather, Mahogany. Signed.
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare set of three completely original, one owner, x base Thebes Stools designed by Edward Wormley and manufactured by Dunbar, 1950s. Signed with the Dunbar metal...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Stools
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Stool or Ottoman with Parson Legs & Tufted Seat
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar Stool or ottoman. This elegant stool has dark mahogany parson legs with an inside radius and original off white tufted upholstery. Origin...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
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 Stools
$2,800 / item
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Pair of Janus Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Kansas City, MO
This pair of Janus chairs, designed by Edward Wormley, and manufactured by Dunbar furniture company, 1950s, have been expertly restored, refinished, and reupholstered in a beautiful...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Swivel Chair, C. 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Westport, CT
A swivel lounge chair designed by the iconic Edward Wormely for Dunbar Furniture, circa 1950-1959. Completely restored, fitted with new high-grade hand cut foam with all insides full...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Stools
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Edward Wormley Long John Bench by Dunbar, 1960
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley Long John Bench by Dunbar, 1960. Bench has been completely restored.
Measures 59.75" long, 18.75" deep 12" tall
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Stools
Materials
Wood
Rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5522 Cane Swivel Vanity Chair 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Troy, MI
Rare model 5522 desk chair or vanity stool from the First Lady Series Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar circa 1950s
Laminated wood and cane molded backrest with round seat on a ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Stools
Materials
Brass
$6,500
H 29.75 in W 18 in D 21 in
Mid Century Executive Swivel Office Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
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 Stools
Materials
Metal
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
H 35.5 in W 28.5 in D 28.5 in
Pair of Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Middlesex, 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 Stools
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany and Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany and Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Each chair measures: 23.75 wide x 22 deep x 30.5 inches high, with a seat height of 19 and arm height/chair clea...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
$4,595
H 30.5 in W 23.75 in D 22 in
Pair of Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
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 Stools
Materials
Suede, Walnut
$4,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 30 in W 25.25 in D 31 in
Pair Janus Wing Chairs and Ottomans by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
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 Stools
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$44,995 / set
H 39.5 in W 29 in D 33 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bench, 1960
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bench, 1960. Restored and reupholstered in gray mohair.
Measures 18” tall 54” long 18” deep
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Stools
Materials
Mohair, Mahogany
Signed Dunbar Furniture Rosewood Bench Attributed to Edward Wormley, Ca. 1960s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Peabody, MA
A rosewood bench by Dunbar, ca. 1960, with original seat cushion and what appears to be a Jack Lenor Larsen jacquard fabric. This all-wood version of Dunbar's bench is most often at...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
$2,975 Sale Price
30% Off
H 17 in W 60 in D 18 in
Edward Wormley Model 5701 Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Highland, IN
This spectacular design by Ed Wormley from his Janus collection for Dunbar, the model 5701 lounge chair and ottoman is a generous chair with a relaxing, deep seat and sumptuous cushi...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
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Edward Wormley for Dunbar Classic Modern Mahogany, Brass and Cane Bench or Stool
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
This elegant stool, bench or ottoman was designed by Edward Wormley for the Dunbar Furniture Company in 1950, model number 5006A. This stool, based on the Ancient Roman Curule seat ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Stools
Materials
Brass
H 17.13 in W 21 in D 16.63 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bermuda Bench as Found Condition
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Ferndale, MI
Edward Wormley design for Dunbar furniture of Berne Indiana. Elegant rectangular bench on tall taperd square legs . I am offering the bench in solid and stable as found condition. Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Stools
Materials
Wood
Thebes Stools by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Skokie, IL
A rare pair of "Thebes" stools by Edward Wormley for Dunbar of Berne, Indiana. They also work well as ottomans, or used together to form a bench. These stools have been fully restore...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Stools
Materials
Wool, Upholstery, Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Upholstered Mahogany Bench
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Upholstered Mahogany Bench
This bench measures: 65.5 wide x 19 deep x 16 inches high, with a seat height of 16 inches
All pieces of furniture ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Edward Wormley Stool, Ottoman, Dunbar, Mahogany, Grey Fabric
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
Edward Wormley stool for Dunbar. Mahogany wood and grey fabric.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Stools
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Thebes" Stools in Bouclé, Pair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Edward Wormley "Thebes" stools or benches Model no. 5002 for Dunbar, American, circa 1950s. The pair is in excellent vintage condition and have been reupholstered in a stunning ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Stools
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Two Mid-Century "Bermuda" Benches by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage 1940's "Bermuda" benches model #4962 designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar FurnitureBerne, Indiana. Playful and sculptural the bermuda bench raises the bar for stylish seatin...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Edward J. Wormley "Thebes" New Full-Grain Boucle Tweed Stools for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of full-grain boucle tweed “Thebes” stools designed by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar in the United States circa 1950’s. Its comfortable and stylish cushions are reupholstered i...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Stools
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Mahogany
Pair of 1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Thebes" Stools in Bouclé
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Edward Wormley "Thebes" stools or benches Model no. 5002 for Dunbar, American, circa 1950s. The pair is in excellent vintage condition and have been reupholstered in a stunning ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Stools
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Pair of Dunbar Stools or Ottomans in Nutmeg/Rust Mohair
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
These stools have been restored and new upholstery added. A nutmeg mohair with a beautiful sheen.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Stools
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Swivel Vanity Stool by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A swiveling vanity stool in beautifully patinated original leather. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category
1950s Vintage Dunbar Stools
Materials
Leather
Bench Designed by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar
By Roger Sprunger, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
A bench designed by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar in polished stainless steel, rosewood and original leather.
Category
1970s Vintage Dunbar Stools
Materials
Leather
Dunbar stools for sale on 1stDibs.
Dunbar stools 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 stools, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original stools 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 stools by Paul McCobb, Warren Platner, and George Nelson. Prices for Dunbar stools can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $900 and can go as high as $14,850, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,888.
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Questions About Dunbar Stools
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To identify Dunbar furniture, search your piece for maker's markings. Some pieces feature a D-shaped metal tag, while others bear a metal plaque with the brand name etched on its surface, with or without the company's location: Berne, Indiana. Dunbar also branded its name onto the wood frames of certain furnishings. Upholstered pieces will most likely have the brand name on a label sewn onto a cushion. If you have difficulty locating a maker's mark, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer will assist you. Shop a variety of Dunbar furniture on 1stDibs.