Dunbar Wingback Chairs

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 Edward Wormley for Dunbar Wingback Chairs in Cartier Pierre Frey Textile

$13,800 / set

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Wingback Chairs in Cartier Pierre Frey Textile

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Dallas, TX

An exceptionally rare pair of sculptural wingback lounge chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950s. Among Wormley’s more dramatic seating designs, the chairs feature ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Edward Wormley Dunbar Lounge Chair, Walnut & Cotton, 1950s Modern

$4,800

Edward Wormley Dunbar Lounge Chair, Walnut & Cotton, 1950s Modern

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Southampton, NJ

An outstanding 1950s Lounge armchair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar fully restored with new textured cotton upholstery. The original signed Dunbar decking has been carefully maintained...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Wingback Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Walnut

Deco Mahogany and Bouclé Wingback Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 103B

$9,500

Deco Mahogany and Bouclé Wingback Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 103B

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Elegant, scarcely seen wingback chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar model 103B (ca. 1941, USA). Composed of a stained mahogany base with thin front tapered legs and gently splayed bac...

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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Dunbar Wingback Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Mahogany

Edward Wormley Wingback Lounge Chair for Dunbar

$5,500

Edward Wormley Wingback Lounge Chair for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Milo Baughman, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Edward Wormley Wingback Lounge Chair for Dunbar. A really nice somewhat large scale modern wingback chair. Requires Reupholstery. Some wear to the wood legs. A chip to the rear le...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Wingback Chairs

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Wood

Early Wingback Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c. 1940s

$28,500 / set

Early Wingback Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c. 1940s

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Dallas, TX

An extremely rare pair of early wingback chairs model no. 1038 designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1940s. This set delivers an architectural silhouette - a tall back boasts ...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Wingback Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s

$4,800

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Southampton, NJ

A classic 1950s Lounge armchair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar fully restored with new textured cotton upholstery. The original signed Dunbar decking has been carefully maintained. Fe...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Wingback Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Swivel Chair, C. 1950s

$6,000

H 30 in W 28.5 in D 32 in

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Swivel Chair, C. 1950s

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

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...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Wingback Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Pair of Edward Wormley Slipper Chairs for Dunbar

$5,080Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 31.75 in W 23 in D 28.5 in

Pair of Edward Wormley Slipper Chairs for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Culver City, CA

Available right now we have an absolutely stunning pair of slipper chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. These chairs have been freshly reupholstered in a wonderful nubby white boucle...

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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Wingback Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

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 Middlesex, NJ

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

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Wingback Chairs

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Slipper Chairs, 1960s

$2,250 / set

H 31.5 in W 23.25 in D 33 in

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Slipper Chairs, 1960s

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Hamburg, PA

Iconic pair of slipper chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture, circa 1960s, embodying the pinnacle of mid-century elegance. Wormley, Dunbar's legendary design director, crafte...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa, 1950s

$5,500

H 27.5 in W 85 in D 31 in

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa, 1950s

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Hamburg, PA

A classic Bracket Back Sofa #5497 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Edward Wormley always saw furniture as expressions of personality and as a paired-down concept for detail of architect...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$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...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Wingback Chairs

Materials

Suede, Walnut

Edward Wormley Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Dunbar, 1960

$3,200

H 29 in W 29 in D 37 in

Edward Wormley Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Dunbar, 1960

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Edward Wormley Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Dunbar, 1960’s. Chair and ottoman are on casters and also original upholstery. Measure 29” tall 29” wide 37” deep, seat height 16.6” 22” ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

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....

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Slipper Chairs

$9,009 / set

H 33 in W 24 in D 29 in

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. ...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Wingback Chairs

Materials

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 Middlesex, NJ

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus collection lounge chair.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Edward Wormley Bracket-Back Sofa for Dunbar, Mahogany & Bouclé, 1950s

$11,994

H 28.5 in W 31 in D 84 in

Edward Wormley Bracket-Back Sofa for Dunbar, Mahogany & Bouclé, 1950s

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in San Diego, CA

Introducing the newly restored Bracket-Back three-seat sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar—a refined expression of mid-century modern design that balances architectural presence with e...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut, Bouclé

Pair of Janus Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$12,850 / set

H 27.5 in W 27 in D 27 in

Pair of Janus Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

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 Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Previously Available Items

Janus Wing Chair and Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Sold

H 39.5 in W 29 in D 33 in

Janus Wing Chair and Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in New York, NY

Janus Wing Chair and Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar A rare "Janus" wing chair and ottoman designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Restored in a Olive Green Donghia velvet uphols...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Wingback Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Edward Wormley Wing Lounge Chairs for Dunbar Model 6016 Pair in Cane & Mahogany

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H 33.5 in W 28 in D 32 in

Edward Wormley Wing Lounge Chairs for Dunbar Model 6016 Pair in Cane & Mahogany

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A rare pair of Dunbar Wing lounge chairs in sculpted mahogany and woven cane designed by Edward Wormley. Reupholstered in a neutral Perennials velvet complete with new foam and refin...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Wingback Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Cane, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Wing-Back Lounge Chair & Ottoman Model 5761

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H 41 in W 28.5 in D 34 in

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Wing-Back Lounge Chair & Ottoman Model 5761

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

1950s wing back lounge chair and ottoman from the "Janus" Series Produced by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Reupholstered to the highest possible standard in a Perennials' camel velvet ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Wingback Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany, Down

Janus Wing Chair and Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Sold

H 40.25 in W 29 in D 34 in

Janus Wing Chair and Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A Janus wing chair and ottoman designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric.

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1950s Vintage Dunbar Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair Dunbar Wingback Chairs w/ Ottomans by Edward Wormley for Janus Collection

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H 29 in W 29 in

Pair Dunbar Wingback Chairs w/ Ottomans by Edward Wormley for Janus Collection

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Kansas City, MO

Original pair of tufted back wingback lounge chairs with ottomans designed by Edward Wormley for the Janus Collection produced by Dunbar Furniture Company, 1950's. Two chairs and two ottomans in the original glamorous deep green avocado velvet...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Edward Wormley Model 5761 Janus Wingback Chair and Ottoman

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H 39 in W 29 in D 33 in

Edward Wormley Model 5761 Janus Wingback Chair and Ottoman

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Highland, IN

Edward Wormley created the "Janus" collection for Dunbar Furniture in 1957. The Greek god Janus seems to perfectly exemplify Wormley’s approach, with one face observing the past whil...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of Queen Anne Style Wingback Chairs by Dunbar

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H 49 in W 33.5 in D 32 in

Pair of Queen Anne Style Wingback Chairs by Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Distinctive pair of upholstered wing chairs by Dunbar. The wingbacks feature a hardwood frame with tall peaked crests and fully developed wings. The chairs are crafted in the Queen A...

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20th Century American Queen Anne Dunbar Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Scarce Large Scale Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

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H 34.6 in W 28.5 in D 35 in

Scarce Large Scale Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Edward Wormley designed for Dunbar Furniture. Large scale highback lounge chairs featuring a carved front cushion, exaggerated size, over short, stubby mahogany legs accented wit...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Wingback Chairs

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Early Wingback Armchair Ice Blue Velvet Mahogany Base

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H 45 in W 29 in D 30 in

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Early Wingback Armchair Ice Blue Velvet Mahogany Base

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Edward Wormley for Dunbar early wingback armchair ice blue velvet mahogany base. Rare early Wormley design from, circa 1945, the first few years after opening his own NY design studi...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Wingback Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Midcentury Wing Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

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H 43 in W 31 in D 32 in

Midcentury Wing Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Iconic early wingback armchair designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Featuring a newly upholstered frame finished in an organic white Irish linen. Accented with brass nailhead trim ...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Wingback Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Wing Chairs

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H 45 in W 30 in D 29 in

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Wing Chairs

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of unrestored Edward Wormley for Dunbar wing chairs.

Category

1940s American Vintage Dunbar Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany, Down

Early 1940 Edward Wormley Wing Chair for Dunbar

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H 43 in W 33.5 in D 32 in

Early 1940 Edward Wormley Wing Chair for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Uncommon wide wingback chair with an embroidered green, yellow and taupe linen upholstery. Simple clean line mahogany curved front apron and legs. A documented and very early Wormley...

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1940s American Georgian Vintage Dunbar Wingback Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Linen

Dunbar wingback chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Dunbar wingback chairs 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 wingback chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original wingback chairs by Dunbar were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider wingback chairs by Edward Wormley, and Craft Associates. Prices for Dunbar wingback chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $4,000 and can go as high as $44,995, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $10,125.

Questions About Dunbar Wingback Chairs

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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