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Dunbar Carts and Bar Carts

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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.

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Mid Century Modern Bar Cart By Edward Wormley For Dunbar
Mid Century Modern Bar Cart By Edward Wormley For Dunbar

Mid Century Modern Bar Cart By Edward Wormley For Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture, Drexel

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Mid Century Modern Bar Cart By Edward Wormley For Dunbar,. Offered is a handsome mid century blond wood bar cart or serving cart from the Precedent series designed by Edward Wormley ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Carts and Bar Carts

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart Edward Wormley for Dunbar C1953
Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart Edward Wormley for Dunbar C1953

Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart Edward Wormley for Dunbar C1953

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Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous bar cart/server with a drop down top which is 27 inches and 54 when raised, shelves for bottles, cupboard for glasses and other necessities. Model # 5433 created out of waln...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Carts and Bar Carts

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Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany Drop Leaf Bar Cart Model 4487, circa 1950
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany Drop Leaf Bar Cart Model 4487, circa 1950

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany Drop Leaf Bar Cart Model 4487, circa 1950

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Saint Louis, MO

This beautiful Dunbar Model 4487 bar cart was designed by Edward Wormley in the early 1950s and features the iconic and whimsical silhouette form made from bent mahogany wood. Dunbar produced some of the most elegant and sought after midcentury furnishings of the time, and this bar cart exemplifies the merger of artful design with function. The bentwood frame is complimented by curved drop leaves that add counter space for preparing your favorite cocktails or for displaying tasty hors d'oeuvres. The top shelf is made of glass - which makes clean up easy and worry free with no risk of staining. Ready to serve? Bottom trays are removable for presentation and for serving your guests. Casters make it easy to roll the bar cart up to center stage for entertaining and returning it to its desired place. In terms of finish and condition, this 1950s Dunbar bar cart...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Carts and Bar Carts

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Edward Wormley Bar Cart for Dunbar
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By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Walnut bar cart by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c.1950s, USA. The cart features a faux slate flip top surface with hidden adjustable shelving on one side. The cart has two additional s...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Dunbar Modern Mahogany Bar Cart
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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.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Carts and Bar Carts

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Dunbar carts and bar carts for sale on 1stDibs.

Dunbar carts and bar carts 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 carts and bar carts, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original carts and bar carts 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 carts and bar carts by Drexel, Charles Hollis Jones, and Mastercraft. Prices for Dunbar carts and bar carts can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,995 and can go as high as $7,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,050.
Questions About Dunbar Carts and Bar Carts
  • 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.