Dunbar Tables
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.
Find a collection of authentic vintage Dunbar Furniture today on 1stDibs.
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Creator: Dunbar
Early Edward Wormley Step End Tables / Nightstands for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Early Edward Wormley step end tables for Dunbar.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Tables
Materials
Wood
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
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Tables
Materials
Mahogany
American Walnut Ed Wormley for Dunbar Double Pedestal Desk w/ Folding Return
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
American walnut Ed Wormley for Dunbar double pedestal desk w/ folding return.
Uniquer folding return desk feature, nice architectural design back, beautiful amber honey tone finish.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Tables
Materials
Walnut
Elusive Set 3 Nest / Stackings Tables by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare and stunning set of 3 nest / stacking tables designed by Edward Wormley, made by the Dunbar Furn. Corporation,, Wonderful stacked wood laminate construction, painted metal legs, Ingenious designmmm Great label explaining colors, Fern, Pompeiian Red and Maple Sugar...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Metal
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.
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Dunbar Burled Elm Side Table
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Square burled elm side table with sleek triangular legs.
This table has beautiful clean lines and a gorgeous wood grain.
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Elm, Burl
Set of 2 Cantilever End Tables by Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
A set of two cantilever top end tables--one with shelf and the other without—for a less "matched" look. Made by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. USA, circa 1950.
Made of mahogany and pr...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Modern Sculptural Chrome and Glass Round Table by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Toledo, OH
Flat bar Modernist sculptural chrome and glass round table by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar. Glass is 0.5" thick. Chairs in last photo are shown for scale. Minor surface scratches. Chrom...
Category
1960s North American Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Chrome
Dunbar Asian Style Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Atlanta, GA
Dunbar Asians style end table, American, circa 1940s. Retains Dunbar branded mark underneath. This early Dunbar table shows Edward Wormley's Asian design ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Wood
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
Trapezoid Top Wormley for Dunbar Coffee Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural trapezoid coffee table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables
Vintage Boho Dunbar Washed Wood Side Table
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in west palm beach, FL
Enhance your space with the Vintage Boho Dunbar Washed Wood Side Table. This American-style piece features a beautifully washed wood finish, blending rustic charm with bohemian elega...
Category
Late 20th Century American Dunbar Tables
Materials
Wood
End Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Edward Wormley End Table By Dunbar In Walnut Case And Shelf Supported By Mahogany Legs With Round Carpet Caster Feet And Rosewood And Brass Drawer Pull.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Brass
Low Table or Bench by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A low table or bench with an ebonized walnut frame which rises slightly above the table surface and can hold a loose cushion if used as a bench.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Walnut
Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut Occasional Table
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Toledo, OH
Two tier espresso finished walnut with brass square stock/stretcher occasional table. Very nice to excellent condition. Measures: 28" depth x 48" W x 22" H.
Category
20th Century North American Modern Dunbar Tables
Materials
Walnut
Roll Top Standing Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A unique and elegant lectern in walnut with a roll top cover and a single drawer.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Walnut
Architectural Walnut and Black Laminate Console by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in North Miami, FL
Architectural table No. 5403 in walnut with black laminate top and shelves designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Walnut, Laminate
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Modern Dunbar Tables
Materials
Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cocktail Table with Brass Stretcher, 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
We have fully restored this beautiful cocktail table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. It has a mahogany frame and a walnut top, a shelf underneath the top and a brass stretcher that sur...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Tables
Materials
Brass
Tambour Door Storage Console with Drawer by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare curved front console in rich grained rosewood with a single drawer and slatted tambour storage.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Mahogany
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
Edward Wormley Lamp Table for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish Mid-Century Modern Dunbar lamp table features rich mahogany finish, dovetailed drawers, and uniquely sculpted single drawer design. Unique drawer pull and raised edge st...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Wood
Dunbar Cocktail/Coffee Table in Cerused Ebony Oak
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful Dunbar cocktail that we restored. Table is oak with a beautiful grain pattern, several compartments for storage and display. Two on each end and several in the center.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Tables
Materials
Oak
Edward Wormley Dubar off White Leather Top Dark Walnut Cocktail Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Early Elegant Custom Edward Wormley Console for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
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
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
English Oak and Chrome Desk by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar
By Roger Sprunger, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed for Dunbar by Roger Sprunger, this modern, clean-lined desk places a top of now rare English oak on two slab supports in chrome. Three shallow drawers each have a well for p...
Category
1970s American Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Chrome
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
Magazine Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
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
Dunbar Lacquered Square Side Table
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Hudson, NY
Simple lines and classic proportions make this square side table classic Dunbar. Made in the 1960s by the Indiana-based Dunbar Furniture company, the table is made of hardwood and fi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Side Tables by Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With a simple and clean design, these vintage square-shaped side tables by Dunbar are sure to add timeless Mid-Century Modern style to any room. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar Carpathian Elm Coffee Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar Carpathian Elm Coffee Table
A beautiful and rare Edward Wormley burled triangular top coffee table fo...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Elm, Burl
Mid Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar “Sheaf of Wheat” Marble Top Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sheaf of Wheat Marble Coffee Table Signed
Classic and timeless design by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, "Sheaf of Wheat" coffee table/side ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Tables
Materials
Marble
Low Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An ebonized mahogany low table with a lower shelf and singe drawer on cylindrical dowel legs.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany End Tables - Pair
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany End Tables - Pair
Each side table measures: 27 wide x 27.5 deep x 22.25 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we cal...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Tapered Leg Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A tailored two-level square end or lamp table in walnut having splayed tapering legs.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Wood
Impressive Two Tier Triangular Wedge Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
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
Walnut Side Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950's
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegantly detailed and finely crafted set of nesting tables in light walnut.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Walnut
Walnut Low Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rectangular dark walnut low table having a black laminate top and distinctive triangular legs.
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mahogany Writing Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
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.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
End Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A fine and uncommon pair of end tables having sculptural exposed frames in stained mahogany and expressive floating tops of molded birch with upturned edges.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Birch
End Table by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar
By Roger Sprunger, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A patinated brass flat-bar framed end table with an inset white top and sled legs.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
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
Sculptural Chrome and Glass Coffee Table by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Roger Sprunger
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
over-sized Dunbar End Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in South Charleston, WV
Dunbar, Edward Wormley, USA, Model 4478 table, New World Group, Enduring Modern collection Series. Linen White Lacquer over mahogany circa 1949,
30 1/8" deep and wide. 24 7/8" tall....
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Tables
Materials
Brass
Dunbar Walnut Cantilever Topped End Table by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A nice single walnut topped side end table with dark ebony toned legs and stretchers and black leather wrapped leg tips . The cantilevered top presents splendidly with the other desi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany, Walnut
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 Snack Table Floor Lamp, Model 4856, Designed by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
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
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
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
Edward Wormley Side Table with Metal Detail by Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
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 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
Edward Wormley Elliptical Rosewood Coffee Table by Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
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
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
Chrome Coffee Table by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar
By Roger Sprunger, Dunbar Furniture
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...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Chrome
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
Bronze, Rosewood and Smoked Glass Coffee Table by Tom Lopinski for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Tom Lopinski
Located in Denton, TX
Brushed Bronze, rosewood and smoked glass coffee table by Tom Lopinski for Dunbar.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Tables
Materials
Bronze
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.
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Questions About Dunbar Tables
- 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.