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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$5,596Sale Price|20% Off
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sideboard Bar 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Brass
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 Modern Mahogany Sideboard Credenza
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 mahogany, with sliding doors. Measures: 81.5"W x ...
Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cabinet with Brass Hardware, 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
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
Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Burled Olivewood Sideboard or Credenza
By Dunbar Furniture, Roger Sprunger
Located in Dallas, TX
A stunning burled olivewood credenza designed by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar, this exquisite piece exemplifies mid-century modern elegance. The credenza features gorgeous wood grain an...
Metal
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sideboard, Rare Model
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
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...
Mahogany
Dunbar Credenza by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This long cabinet features dark stained oak with bright ask doors. Ample storage with three cabinets and three drawers, all adorned with brass hardware. Please confirm location with ...
Ash, Oak
$1,500
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...
Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Credenza
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Denton, TX
Classic Edward Wormley for Dunbar mahogany credenza with solid brass hardware. Nine drawers with center cabinet.
Brass
$6,650Sale Price|30% Off
Modular Six-Piece Credenza by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Very rare and unusual piece by Edward Wormley. This modular credenza in walnut can be put together in a host of different configurations. Detailed with l...
Brass
Edward Wormley Bedroom Dresser for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressive Edward Wormley for Dunbar bedroom dresser offers spacious storage in a rich wood finish. Beautifully detailed wood finish accented by brass ...
Mahogany
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
$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
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cabinet
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Denton, TX
Two Edward Wormley cabinets with corrugated wood sliding doors and center drawer section in a grey brown finish Each cabinet is 20" deep by 49" wide by 31.25 high.
Mahogany
Edward Wormley Credenza with Rippled Cabinets for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c.1950s, USA. The two-tone credenza features five birch drawers at the center of the piece and a mahogany top and sides with two sliding textured doors. Th...
Mahogany, Birch
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 ...
Brass
$9,560Sale Price|20% Off
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Black Lacquer Modular Credenza, Mid-Century
By John Stuart Inc., Edward Wormley, Renzo Rutili, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This modular credenza by Dunbar is a sight to behold. The fusion of British Colonial, Far East, Regency and Modern create a distinctive harmony, rarely found in such tasteful proport...
Brass
Edward Wormley Bedroom Dresser for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressive Edward Wormley for Dunbar bedroom dresser offers spacious storage in a rich wood finish. Beautifully detailed wood finish accented by brass ...
Mahogany
$5,800
H 30 in W 65.5 in D 13.5 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut and Chinese Print Block Floating Credenza
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A wall mounted floating credenza consisting of a walnut case, 4 doors accentuated with Chinese printers block and an accent of continuous rosewood face...
Walnut
$3,295
H 26.5 in W 71 in D 19 in
Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Style Mid Century Walnut Waterfall Credenza
By Dunbar Furniture, Roger Sprunger
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Style Mid Century Walnut Waterfall Credenza This credenza measures: 71 wide x 19 deep x 26.5 inches high Good Vintage Condition - Credenza has Minor Scrat...
Walnut
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...
Wood
$8,750 / set
H 30.5 in W 40 in D 19 in
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5911 Gentleman’s Chests Original Finish
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Don't miss these they don't come around often!! This elegant matching pair of Gentleman’s chests was designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, model 5911. A classic example of Wormley’s...
Brass
$5,000
H 28.38 in W 77.82 in D 21 in
Impressive Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Large Walnut Credenza or Sideboard
By Jens Risom
Located in St. Louis, MO
Handsome Jens Risom (1916-2016) designed Danish Modern walnut credenza is perfect for office or home. Designed and produced by Jens Risom...
Walnut
$3,595
H 41.13 in W 65.38 in D 13.63 in
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 print...
Rosewood, Walnut
$4,495
H 32 in W 72 in D 19 in
Charles Pfister for Baker Primavera Art Deco Sideboard Credenza or Bar Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company, Charles Pfister
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and gorgeous modern Art Deco sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Charles Pfister for Baker Furniture USA, 1980s Primavera (white mahogany) wood, with parquetry inl...
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany Credenza
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
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
Italian Colored Glass and Brass Sideboard or Credenza
Located in London, London
Colored glass sideboard Brass base and details Postmodern mix of colors Contemporary, Italy.
Brass
$3,995
H 34 in W 74.5 in D 19 in
Michael Taylor for Baker Midcentury Hollywood Regency Cherry Sideboard Credenza
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency chinoiserie sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "New World" Collection USA, 1950s ...
Nickel
$2,490Sale Price|32% Off
H 29.53 in W 59.85 in D 18.9 in
Vintage 1960 Retro Teak Sideboard or Credenza by Tom Robertson for McIntosh
By Tom Robertson, A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Markington, GB
Sought after small sized vintage sideboard or credenza by Tom Robertson for McIntosh, 1960s. It has three drawers and a cupboard space. M...
Teak
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...
Cherry
Edward Wormley Credenza/ Sideboard for Dunbar, 1940s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A very early (late 1930s- early 1940s) sideboard designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. This piece is a testament to his design philosophy of embracing new and holding onto what is t...
Mahogany
Sold
H 33.25 in W 66.25 in D 18.13 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sideboard Credenza
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 Walnut, with original brass hardware. Measures: 66.25"W x ...
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century 8 Drawer Dresser
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward wormley for dunbar mid century 8 drawer dresser. This dresser measures: 65.25 wide x 18 deep x 35.25 inches high. All pieces o...
Brass
Sold
H 36 in W 70.75 in D 18.25 in
Sideboard / Credenza Model 671A by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Rare, Original
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare Dunbar credenza / storage / media cabinet designed by Edward Wormley and produced by Dunbar, 1950s. Walnut case, 7" walnut legs. Four drawers with original imported Japanese ...
Cane, Maple, Walnut, Pine
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sideboard in Mahogany
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
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 drawers each with two brass and wood decorative knobs...
Brass
Sold
H 35 in W 41.5 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Basketweave Pattern Brass & Bookmatched Walnut Signed Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modern chest was designed by Edward Wormley for the Dunbar Furniture Company in the United States circa 1955. It features a volumetric rectangular body sitt...
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Credenza
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Denton, TX
Classic Edward Womley for Dunbar walnut credenza with drawer section in the center with wood and brass pulls and doors on each side with adjustable shelving.
Brass
Sold
H 36 in W 81.5 in D 18 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Rosewood and Walnut Sideboard Credenza, 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Mid-Century Modern sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture "Janus" Collection USA, 1950s Walnut case, with rosewood sliding...
Brass
Rosewood & Stainless Credenza by Roger Sprunger/Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Roger Sprunger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Roger Sprunger for Dunbar rosewood and stainless steel executive credenza dating from the early 1970s. The credenza has generous storage having 2 file cabinets and 3 center drawe...
Stainless Steel
Edward Wormley Dunbar Woven Front Credenza in Mahogany
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Edward Wormley for Dunbar woven front sideboard, circa mid 1950's. This example has a striped African mahogany case, stainless steel legs and lots of interior storage. It has been ne...
Steel
Cabinet / Hutch by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare and refined two piece cabinet designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. The top portion has inset antique Chinese printing blocks with a row...
Walnut