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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Edward Wormley Dunbar Tambour Door Mahogany Walnut Brass Credenza Cabinet
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A Mid-Century tambour front cabinet or credenza designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture of Bernie, Indiana. Mahogany frame with walnut doors and top. The tambour doors have a...
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cabinet with Brass Hardware, 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful sideboard cabinet designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, made of sandalwood with solid brass hardware. Cabinet has drawers on each side, center Lucite pull out shelf and on...
Brass
$4,900Sale Price|30% Off
Dunbar Walnut Showcase Curio Display Cabinet Bookcase
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
This impressive showcase / room divider was a Custom order designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Features a rectangular walnut case raised over large silver tapered metal legs The c...
Glass, Walnut
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.
Mahogany
Edward Wormley Dunbar Double Sliding Door Cabinet
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
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.
Walnut
$24,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
Two Midcentury Ebonized Walnut Woven Front Credenzas, Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Two signed Edward Wormley for Dunbar ebonized walnut woven front credenzas with brass fittings. One is a darker walnut than the other so they are not exactly matching in coloration. ...
Walnut
Pair Restored Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut & Leather 8-Drawer Cabinets
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair of dressers was designed by decorated design icon Edward Wormly for equally revered manufacturer Dunbar Furniture. Known for hundreds of successful designs and exceptional ...
Leather, Walnut
Floating Cabinets by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, C. 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Westport, CT
Elevate your interior with these exquisite mid-century floating cabinets, masterfully designed by the iconic Edward Wormley for Dunbar in the 1950s and meticulously restored to their...
Rosewood, Walnut
Edward Wormley Walnut Cabinet by Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Highland, IN
Simple, clean-lined and versatile, this Ed Wormley cabinet by Dunbar features two bi-fold doors concealing one compartment with two shelves. Subtle ...
Brass
Dunbar Cabinet in Burl, Brass Mahogany and Yellow / Gold Lamartine Marble
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare Dunbar cabinet designed by Edward Wormley with burl wood case, mahogany frame and legs with gold / yellow Lamartine Marble top. The two doors lock with the original key and open...
Marble, Brass
Edward Wormley Woven Front Chest by Dunbar, Mahogany & Nickel, 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Edward Wormley Woven Front Chest by Dunbar, Mahogany & Nickel, 1950s. Medium scale commode, No. 4465, with two woven front sliding doors, two top ext...
Nickel
$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
Edward Wormley Walnut and Olive Ash Burl Tall Cabinet for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Described in Dunbar catalogs as "#6027 High Piece" this incredible curved front cabinet is constructed of walnut with olive ash burled lower cabin...
Brass
$4,368Sale Price|20% Off
Edward Wormley Primavera Mahogany Commode
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar 5-drawer cabinet, mahogany wood with tapered brass legs. [metal tag Dunbar].
Brass
Dunbar Modernist Cabinet Model # 4724
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Mahogany with curved tambour doors with sixteen interior drawers in two banks, resting on hairpin legs.
Mahogany
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...
Mirror, Wood
Drop Tambour Front Cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An innovative and uncommon drop tambour front cabinet of bleached walnut having recessed finger pulls, the cabinet with drawers, shelves and vert...
Walnut
Flatware Cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant rectilinear light walnut two-door cabinet having Chinese-influenced hardware and a rare configuration of twelve cushioned flat drawers.
Brass
Table Top Jewelry Chest, Walnut, Brass Pulls Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Signed
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare table top jewelry case / cabinet designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Signed with the brass Dunbar metal tag. Walnut case and brass pulls. Two drawers...
Brass
Tall Tambour Cabinet with Drawers by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
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.
Mahogany
$10,500 / set
Pair of Night Stands by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of ebonized 'French polish' mahogany nightstands with adjustable inner shelf and opposing hinges.
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bi-fold Cabinet #815 in Walnut
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for efficient shipping quote to your zip. Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bi-fold Cabinet #815 in Walnut.
Walnut
Expertly Restored Roger Sprunger Dunbar Model #7111 Maple Burl Cabinet Sideboard
By Roger Sprunger, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made in the early 1970s by prestigious American furniture maker Dunbar, this piece was designed by Roger Sprunger, who spent the better part of three decades at Dunbar. Many of Dunba...
Brass
Dunbar Walnut Two Part Sideboard Credenza Breakfront Carved Slate Inserts MINT!
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
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.
Stone
Dunbar Rosewood High Chest with Brass Ring Drop Pulls
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern five drawer Dunbar chest by Ed Wormley. Rosewood mahogany two-tone combination. Brass ring drop pulls.
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tambour Door Chest
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Not often seen, a fully restored tambour door chest by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. The cabinet features two tambour doors with brass pulls and loads of interior storage. There are fou...
Brass
Telephone Cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
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.
Mahogany
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.
Walnut
$11,500 / item
Janus Cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1960s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An rectilinear light walnut two-door cabinet having Chinese-influenced hardware and open and adjustable shelves, the form sitting on a plinth base.
Brass
$2,545Sale Price|20% Off
H 40.16 in W 30.71 in D 11.62 in
Antique Pier Cabinet, English Walnut, Glazed Bookcase, Display Cupboard, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pier cabinet. An English, walnut and boxwood glazed bookcase or display cupboard, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. ...
Boxwood, Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany Credenza
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany Credenza This credenza measures: 61.5 wide x 18 deep x 32 inches high Fair Vintage Condition - Finish has a lot of wear and scratches...
Mahogany
Walnut Hanging Curio Cabinet 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
A 20th-century hanging curio cabinet, crafted from walnut wood. This display piece features a single glass-front door, providing a clear view of the contents within. The interior is ...
Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cabinet with Chinese Printing Blocks
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A walnut cabinet with brass cleats, rosewood drawers and antique Chinese printing blocks. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Rosewood, Walnut
$1,326Sale Price|30% Off
H 75 in W 14.25 in D 29.5 in
Mid-century Rattan Etagere Display Curio Cabinet w/ Mahogany Shelfs
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired high-style rattan étagère showcasing four open shelves and a bottom two-door cabinet with two interior shelves for added storage. The c...
Wicker, Rattan
Edward Wormley Japanese Print Block Cabinet
By Edward Wormley
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful example from Mr. Wormley's most prolific period. A walnut case surrounds 4 doors highlighted with Antique Japanese Printers Blocks. Hand ca...
Walnut
Pair Campaign Style Curio Display Cabinets by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Dallas, TX
We are very pleased to offer a great pair of gorgeous, sleek and minimalist display cabinets made by the famous Henredon furniture makers, made in the USA. Part of Henredon’s early 1...
Brass
Antique Oak and Glass Serpentine Curio Display Cabinet
Located in Dekalb, IL
Serpentine-front tabletop curio cabinet raised on cabriole legs with carved apron detailing and beaded molding surrounding the shaped top and case. The cabinet features a single glaz...
Glass, Oak
$8,700Sale Price|40% Off
H 32 in W 88.1 in D 18 in
Mahogany Basket Weave Credenza by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a rare ribbon mahogany and stainless steel basket weave front credenza by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. This piece retains its original Dunbar finish which is in excellent condi...
Stainless Steel
$6,240Sale Price|20% Off
H 32 in W 81.25 in D 18 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cain Front Mahogany Sideboard on a Plinth Base
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cain front mahogany sideboard on a Plinth Base, Features: Two drawers and one double drawer with removable dividers, Four sliding doors with 3 storage compa...
Mahogany
$3,670
H 35.13 in W 54.88 in D 20.63 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Black Lacquered Sideboard or Bar Cabinet, Refinished
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Edward Wormley for Dunbar USA, 1950s Mahogany in black lacquered finish. Cabinet locks and key is in...
Mahogany, Lacquer
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany Credenza
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany Credenza This credenza measures: 61.5 wide x 18 deep x 32.25 inches high Fair Vintage Condition - Finish Is Rough. Chips and Scratche...
Mahogany
Sold
H 36.25 in W 41.5 in D 18 in
Expertly Restored - Edward J. Wormley Woven Front Cabinet for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Edward J Wormley Manufacturer: Dunbar Materials: Walnut-Stained Mahogany Wood, Metal Accents Designed by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar in the 1950s, this exceptional cabi...
Metal
1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 959 Tambour Door Cabinet
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, the Model 959 tambour door cabinet is a beautifully refined mid-century cabinet that has clean lines, warm vertical tambour doors, and a rich t...
Wood
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H 41.13 in W 65.38 in D 13.63 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut and Rosewood Cabinet With Chinese Blocks
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
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 print...
Rosewood, Walnut
Edward Wormley For Dunbar Petite Bi-fold Door Server.
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Classic petite server/sideboard designed by Edward Wormley and Marketed by Dunbar. Wormley’s time with Dunbar was prolific and ground breaking. When the rest of the design world was ...
Brass
Sold
H 33 in W 54 in D 19.25 in
Janus Cabinet, Model 5727 with Tiffany Tile Inlays by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Tiffany & Co., Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Chest of drawers designed by Edward Wormley for his Janus Collection for Dunbar Furniture. Made of walnut and expertly crafted. Beautiful joinery details on the corners of the cabine...
Walnut, Ceramic
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H 42 in W 49.5 in D 18.5 in
Edward Wormley, Dunbar, Mid-Century Modern, Rosewood, Chinese Cabinet, 1960s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Stamford, CT
Edward Wormley, Dunbar, Mid-Century Modern, Rosewood, Chinese Cabinet, 1960s A tall cabinet designed by Edward Wormley (American, 1907-1995) for Dunbar showcasing antique Chinese pr...
Rosewood, Walnut
Petite Dunbar Cabinet by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
A Petite Dunbar Cabinet by Edward Wormley. Elegant form with wood tab pulls. Please inquire for additional photos.
Wood
Sold
H 29.25 in W 33 in D 18 in
Dunbar Mid Century Cabinet with Brass / Rosewood Pulls by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted two sliding door cabinet with adjustable shelve and upper drawer having luxurious rosewood and brass pulls . Finished in a rich ebony tone it's a superb quality e...
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bi-Fold Cabinet
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bi-Fold Oak Cabinet. Great scale and size at only 36" wide and 30.25" tall. Perfect for tight spaces or in an entrance area. Oak veneer with chrome swag ...
Chrome
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H 80.25 in W 65 in D 18.75 in
Mid Century Modern Excllusive Wall Unit by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Designed by Edward Wormley with a 'Less is More' aestethic this walnut wallunit offers three shelved cabinets under three tier glass shelving incorporating a center display cabinet w...
Brass
Edward Wormley Pedestal Bar Cabinet in Olive Burl Model 6302d
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Southampton, NJ
Faceted Pedestal Cabinet/ Dry Bar model 6302D by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, introduced in 1963, in natural olive burl with hinged door and dark mahogany interior cabinet. Includes t...
Brass
Sold
H 34.25 in W 48 in D 21.5 in
Edward Wormley Tambour Door Mister Cabinet for Dunbar, United States, c.1955
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Edward Wormley Tambour Door Mister Cabinet for Dunbar, United States, c.1955. Leather wrapped base. This piece has been professionally restored.
Leather, Mahogany