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Dunbar Tables

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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.

Find a collection of authentic vintage Dunbar Furniture today on 1stDibs.

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Creator: Dunbar
Mid-Century Modern Drop-Leaf Dining Table by Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gorgeous vintage modern dining table features a drop leaf design with gate legs. When this unique table is fully extended is measures at 7...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Tables

Materials

Walnut

Edward Wormley Dunbar Mahogany, Brass and Walnut Nesting Tables
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Toledo, OH
Mahogany and walnut nesting tables by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Square brass supports. Very nice condition with light oxidation on brass. Main table measures 20" x 28" x 22" tall. T...
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Mid-20th Century North American Modern Dunbar Tables

Materials

Walnut

Edward Wormley Marble Top Wedge Side Table for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wedge shaped side table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, C.1950s, USA. This end table features a trapezoidal Carrera marble top, which sits atop dark contrasting mahogany legs with angl...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble

Edward Wormley Dubar off White Leather Top Dark Walnut Cocktail Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Westport, CT
Edward Wormley for Dunbar large round off-white leather too dark walnut base cocktail table, with gold metal tag to underside. Model 5219 Dunbar catalog.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Table Bench with Brass Magazine Display
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dunbar coffee table or bench (Model 5933a) with built-in brass rods for suspending magazines. One other option is to recess a glass top over the rods to use as table surface. Signed ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables

Materials

Brass

Roll Top Standing Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A unique and elegant lectern in walnut with a roll top cover and a single drawer.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables

Materials

Walnut

End Table by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Roger Sprunger
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A patinated brass flat-bar framed end table with an inset white top and sled legs.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables

Materials

Brass

Mahogany Writing Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An octagonal mahogany writing desk designed by Edward Wormley with a single drawer. Made by Dunbar in the USA, circa 1957.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Janus' End Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A walnut 'Janus' end table of Asian inspiration, with raised edges to the legs and diagonal cloud-lift stretchers. Accented with green inlaid ceramic tiles.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables

Materials

Walnut

Tambour Drum Table With Storage by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1944
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A remarkable end table discreet bar with butterfly hinged top drawers and a tambour cabinet with adjustable shelf.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Early Elegant Custom Edward Wormley Console for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant Wormley console with 9 x 9 travertine marble tile insets to form one long marble rectangular form. Most likely a custom form. This console bares the early green Dunbar label.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Tables

Materials

Wood

Vanity or Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A solid wood double pedestal desk or vanity with demilune curve to accommodate seating and vertically stacked dowel drawer pulls.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables

Materials

Wood

Walnut Low Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rectangular dark walnut low table having a black laminate top and distinctive triangular legs.
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables

Materials

Walnut

Dunbar Zebra Wood Square Side Lamp Occasional Coffee Table Stand Mint!
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Dunbar Zebra wood square side lamp occasional coffee table stand mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Zebra Wood

Impressive Two Tier Triangular Wedge Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A geometrically pure and finely detailed two-tiered table in bleached walnut of triangular form with distinctive beveled edging at a 45 degree angle.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables

Materials

Walnut

Cork Low Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A simple and elegant square low table with a raised cork top on a mahogany 'Parsons' base.  
Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Cork

Magazine Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A triangular ash table with an inset cream leather top over two web strap magazine holders.
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables

Materials

Ash, Leather

Edward Wormley Side Table with Metal Detail by Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Highland, IN
In classic Wormley fashion, this walnut side table has very refined, subtle details. In this case the cut-away corners have a channel running down the legs with an inset metal detail...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables

Materials

Metal

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...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables

Materials

Plexiglass, Wood

Vintage Boho Edward Wormley for Dunbar Terrazzo Top Side Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Presenting a truly iconic piece of American design: this Vintage Edward Wormley for Dunbar Stone Top Side Table. A testament to Wormley's unparalleled vision and Dunbar's commitment ...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Tables

Materials

Stone, Brass

Edward Wormley Table, Bench, Dunbar, Brass, Mahogany
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
Cool Dunbar table/ bench/ magazine rack designed by Edward Wormley. Mahogany and brass.
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables

Materials

Brass

Dunbar Midcentury Mahogany Console Table
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Dunbar midcentury mahogany console table This console table measures: 60 wide x 17 deep x 28 high, with a chair clearance of 25.75 inches All ...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Rosewood and Ebonized Oak Dining Table with 2 Leaves
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Rosewood and Ebonized Oak Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves This table measures: 66.25 wide x 44.25 deep x 29.75 inches high, with a chair c...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Oak

Dunbar Modern Mahogany Bar Cart
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Toledo, OH
Mahogany bar art by Dunbar furniture. Two removeable service trays. Drop leaves that extend to 48". Bent wood frame with glass top. Original finish with light wear.
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Modern Dunbar Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Chrome Coffee Table by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Roger Sprunger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s chrome coffee table designed by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar. Thick 3/4" glass top with light scratches, 42" diameter. Arched chrome base...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables

Materials

Chrome

Edward Wormley Hexagonal Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Highland, IN
This table is an early design by Ed Wormley for Dunbar is a cylindrical form of mahogany with hexagonal faceted sides. It can serve as a side table, or with the addition of a larger ...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables

Materials

Slate

Bronze and Glass Coffee Table by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar
By Roger Sprunger, Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Chic, voguish, and sophisticated coffee table designed bye Roger Sprunger for Dunbar circa 1970's. This version features an architectural metal star form base of solid bronze, which ...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables

Materials

Bronze

Sculptural Chrome and Glass Coffee Table by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar
By Roger Sprunger, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural chrome and glass coffee table designed by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Furniture.  
Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1970s Solid Bronze and rosewood Architectural Coffee table Tom Lopinski Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Tom Lopinski
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A solid bronze coffee table with a minimalist architectural form. Designed by Tom Lopinski for Dunbar furniture company in the 1970s. The glass top is original and shows a great gree...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables

Materials

Bronze

Dunbar Mid Century Burlwood Dining Table with 2 Leaves
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Dunbar Mid Century Burlwood Dining Table with 2 Leaves This table measures: 66 wide x 42 deep x 29 inches high, with a chair clearance of 26.5 inches, each leaf measures 18 inches w...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables

Materials

Burl

1950s Console Nesting Tables by Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
1950's Dunbar console tables are an iconic mid-century modern piece by Dunbar, featuring high quality wood, sleek design, and space-saving versatility. Dimensions of both tables: T...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables

Materials

Formica, Walnut

Dunbar Expandable Refectory Coffee Table by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted mahogany expanding refectory coffee table with each end that pulls out making the total length 68" . This functional piece is the perfect size and proportions for...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Tom Lopinsky for Dunbar Bronze, Rosewood and Smoked Glass Coffee Table
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Interconnected brushed bronze architectural coffee table base with bronze spacers, rosewood caps and feet, and smoked glass top by Tom Lopinsky for Dunbar. The top fits securely into...
Category

1960s American Vintage Dunbar Tables

Materials

Smoked Glass, Rosewood

Rectangular Coffee table by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar, 1960s
By Roger Sprunger, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Rectangular Coffee table by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar, 1960s Vintage - Decoration - Home Decor Measures : 135,5x51cm H:32,5cm Glas Top : 120x47cm Materials : chromed steel - smoked ...
Category

20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Tables

Materials

Steel

Edward Wormley Ebonized Mahogany Side Tables
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Denton, TX
Edward Wormley ebonized mahogany side table with storage.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Tables

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley Ebonized Mahogany Side Tables
Edward Wormley Ebonized Mahogany Side Tables
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Dunbar Nesting Console Tables
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic pair of nesting console tables by Dunbar. Both consoles can stand alone or be nestled into each other. Great modular set. Rare two ton...
Category

1950s American Vintage Dunbar Tables

Materials

Formica, Walnut

Edward Wormley End Table by Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Highland, IN
A beautifully detailed table with great proportions, this Ed Wormley end table by Dunbar features a walnut case and shelf supported by mahogany leg...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables

Materials

Brass

Tall Round Center Coffee Table Chrome and Glass
By Dunbar Furniture, Roger Sprunger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern chrome and glass round coffee table by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar. This table is 22" higher which higher then usu...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Tables

Materials

Chrome

Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Brass Glass Coffee Table Clean!
By Roger Sprunger, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern brass glass coffee table Clean! Glass measuring 3/4 inches in thickness.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Tables

Materials

Brass

Dunbar Snack Table Floor Lamp, Model 4856, Designed by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Hanover, MA
Rare Dunbar floor lamp/snack table combo, Model 4856, designed by Edward Wormley circa 1948. Original Dunbar tag on underside. Slender tapered walnut leg and lamp stem. Round top, 25...
Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables

Materials

Brass

Set of Three Dunbar Nesting Tables
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of nice side nesting tables by Dunbar.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Tables

Materials

Walnut

Wormley for Dunbar Coffee Table
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Asian style Ed Wormley for Dunbar coffee table with Eglomise mirrored inset top. Fully restored in deep espresso finish.
Category

1950s American Vintage Dunbar Tables

Materials

Wood, Mirror

Wonderful Pair of Trapezoidal Walnut Side Table with Brass Sabots by Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful set of trapezoidal end tables by Edward Wormley with dark walnut tops. The leg bases are ebonized heavyweight wood with antiqued brass fe...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Rosewood Coffee Table
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Rosewood Coffee Table. Featuring a long rosewood rectangular top and four modern legs with a dark wood finish. This is an exceptional ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Tables

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Dunbar Square Two Tier End Side Table Mid-Century Modern American Walnut
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern American walnut one drawer side table nighstand by Dunbar.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Tables

Materials

Walnut

Dunbar 1970s Ebonised Walnut Brass Stretcher Set of 3 Nesting Side End Tables
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley, Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Dunbar 1970s Ebonised Walnut Brass Stretcher Set of 3 Nesting Side End Tables MINT!
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Tables

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley Bar Cart for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique midcentury bar cart features a unique sliding slate style top that expands to 62 inches wide to reveal locking side cabinet. Additional storage in drawer and open adjusta...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables

Materials

Walnut

Dunbar Square Lamp or Side Table
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice Mid-Century Modern square Dunbar side or end table.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Tables

Early Edward Wormley Dunbar Long Oriental Cork Coffee Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Early Edward Wormley Dunbar long oriental cork coffee table. Early green rectangular label attached. This version of this table is rarer in the longer length. Measures: 62" x 14.7...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Tables

Materials

Cork

Dunbar Mid-Century Ebonised Walnut Checker Pattern Side End Table Stand Mint!
By Dunbar Furniture, Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Dunbar Mid Century Modern ebonised walnut checker pattern side end table stand mint!
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Tables

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Large Square Lamp End Tables by Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of large Mid-Century Modern Dunbar lamp end tables or nightstands.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Tables

Mid-Century Modern Cube End Tables by Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Mid-Century Modern end or side tables by Dunbar Furniture in an espresso brown lacquered finish.         
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables

Materials

Oak

Dunbar Mid Century Expanding Hidden Leaf Walnut Dining Table with 2 Leaves
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Dunbar Mid Century Expanding Hidden Leaf Walnut Dining Table with 2 Leaves This table measures: 64 wide x 42 deep x 28 high, with a chair clearance of 25 inches, each/the leaf measu...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables

Materials

Walnut

Dunbar Mid Century Walnut and White Laminate Side End Table
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Dunbar Mid Century walnut and white laminate side end table Table measures: 26 wide x 18 deep x 27 high All pieces of furniture can be ha...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables

Materials

Wood, Laminate

Edward Wormley Elliptical Rosewood Coffee Table by Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Highland, IN
This stunning cocktail table by Edward Wormley exemplifies his refined sensibility and fine detailing as well as the quality of Dunbar's construction. The table was custom ordered wi...
Category

1950s American Vintage Dunbar Tables

Materials

Metal

Dunbar Nesting Tables
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Enhance your living space with this beautiful set of Dunbar nesting tables, featuring elegant walnut tops and a refined mahogany surround. Each piece embodies the high-quality crafts...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Bronze and Rosewood Pedestal/Table by Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
A large-scale pedestal made of solid bronze with inset rosewood top. Manufactured by Dunbar.
Category

1960s Vintage Dunbar Tables

Versatile Set of Coffee Table and Two Side Tables by Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Versatile set of coffee table and two side tables by Dunbar (with original sticker). The measurements below are for the coffee table. Each sid...
Category

1950s American Vintage Dunbar Tables

Materials

Wood

Sculptural Stainless Steel and Glass Coffee Table by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Roger Sprunger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Roger Sprunger for Dunbar stainless steel and glass center table, 1970c. We have 2 in stock.  
Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Dunbar tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Dunbar tables 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 tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original tables 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 tables by Paul McCobb, Edward Wormley, and Knoll. Prices for Dunbar tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $995 and can go as high as $39,900, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,800.
Questions About Dunbar Tables
  • 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.
  • 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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