Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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
Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Mid Century Executive Oak Desk
By Dunbar Furniture, Roger Sprunger
Located in Countryside, IL
Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Mid Century Executive Oak Desk
This desk measures: 84.25 wide x 33 deep x 29.25 inches high, with a ch...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Dunbar Gentleman’s Chest from Wyeth
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Gentleman's Chest, a mid-century modern dressing cabinet.
USA, circa 1950.
Crafted of dark stained walnut with the rectangular top centering a lifting...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sideboard in Tawi Wood, Rare
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Not often seen, a fully restored sliding door sideboard by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. The cabinet features four sliding doors with loads of interior storage. The top section has two ...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Tambour Drum Table With Storage by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1944
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A remarkable end table discreet bar with butterfly hinged top drawers and a tambour cabinet with adjustable shelf.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Ebonized Mahogany Wardrobe Cabinet, c. 1950's
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Norwalk, CT
A beautiful functional wardrobe cabinet designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c. mid-1950's. This piece in ebonized mahogany features bi-fold cabinet ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Mahogany, Oak
Dunbar Credenza
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage modern Dunbar credenza features a lacquered hard wood base, spacious interior cabinets, and unique metal pulls. This beautiful Mid-Century piece is...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut and Rosewood Cabinet With Chinese Blocks
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture
USA, 1950s
Gorgeous walnut, with rosewood drawers, and antique Chinese...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
Telephone Cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An ebonized and polished dark mahogany telephone cabinet or vanity table having a storage drawer and an innovative fold-out bench.
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Tall Tambour Cabinet with Drawers by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A simple and refined ebonized mahogany wardrobe having tambour doors with integrated handles a top two (2) drawers with cut out handles.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Night Stands by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of ebonized 'French polish' mahogany nightstands with adjustable inner shelf and opposing hinges.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sideboard, Rare Model
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a beautifully restored sideboard by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. The cabinet has plenty of storage and is executed in a rich mahogany with darker banded wood on edges. Cabinets has 4 front doors...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Dunbar 6 Drawers Dark Walnut Mid Century Modern High Chest Dresser MINT!
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Dunbar 6 Drawers Dark Walnut Mid Century Modern High Chest Dresser MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Wardrobe Cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An asymmetrical dresser in solid walnut with exposed finger jointed joinery, having a shelved compartment accessed by bi-fold doors flanked by a b...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley Dunbar Double Sliding Door Cabinet
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Edward Wormley solid walnut cased cabinet with two sliding doors supported on four legged brass frame with walnut caps on the feet. Original Dunbar label on the back.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Chest of Drawers by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant and well proportioned eight (8) drawer cabinet in ebonized mahogany, having distinctive laminated end pulls, on tapered dowel legs.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
1960s Sculptural Pair Étagère Roger Sprunger for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Roger Sprunger
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
1960s Mid Century Sculptural Étagères Set of 2 by Roger Sprunger
for Dunbar Indiana
79.25, 79x 20.25 x 20.25
One Étagère is .5 inch...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Dunbar Contract Division Mid Century Executive Desk
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Dunbar contract division Mid Century executive desk
Desk measures: 72 wide x 36 deep x 28.5 inches high
All pieces of furniture ca...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Plexiglass, Wood
Chest of Drawers by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegantly austere and finely crafted chest of drawers in bleached walnut having a two-over-three configuration channelled recessed pulls and dowel-form legs crafted of anodized al...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Edward Wormley Party Server for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
The Edward Wormley bar cart is a timeless piece of furniture that embodies both style and function. It is a versatile piece that is perfect for entertaining guests or simply enjoying...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut, Pine
Mid-Century Modern Cherry Sideboard / Credenza by Dunbar Furniture
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegant mid-century modern sideboard by Dunbar Furniture exemplifies the brand’s renowned craftsmanship and timeless design. Finished in sleek cherry wood, its clean lines and u...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cherry
Edward Wormley, Cabinet, Mahogany, USA, 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in High Point, NC
A bleached mahogany cabinet designed by Edward Wormley and produced by Dunbar, Berne, Indiana, USA, c. 1950s.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Dunbar Walnut Two Part Sideboard Credenza Breakfront Carved Slate Inserts MINT!
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Dunbar Walnut Two Part Sideboard Credenza Breakfront Carved Slate Inserts MINT!
Lots of storage cabinets superior quality mid century modern cabinet.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Stone
Edward Wormley Dunbar Woven Front Chest, Mahogany, Brushed Nickel, Signed
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Edward Wormely for Dunbar woven front chest, mahogany and brushed nickel, signed. Medium scale commode, No. 4465, with two woven front sliding doors,...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Nickel
Faux Ivory Low Chest by Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Wonderful custom Dunbar chest designed by Edward Wormley redone in a faux ivoy finish. Great scale which could easily be used behind a sofa or under a window.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Cinnabar Laquered Cabinet w/ antique Japanese print by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A two-level cabinet having fantastic storage and scale, with a rich custom cinnabar lacquer. The lower level has bi-folding doors concealing a bank of drawers; the upper section features doors with inset antique Chinese printing blocks.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Dunbar case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.
Dunbar case pieces and storage cabinets 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 case pieces and storage cabinets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original case pieces and storage cabinets 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 case pieces and storage cabinets by Widdicomb Furniture Co., Edward Wormley, and Herman Miller. Prices for Dunbar case pieces and storage cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,499 and can go as high as $30,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,800.
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Questions About Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
- 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.