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, Console Table, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and brass console table designed by Edward Wormley and produced by Dunbar, Berne, Indiana, USA, 1950s. Dimensions: 27.375” H x 59.875” W x 21.875” D
Brass
Ed Wormley for Dunbar Ash and Laminate Console Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in New Windsor, NY
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Ash and laminate modular console table. Two white laminate shelves and solid ash open frame low console table. Circa 1960. Signed with gold metal tag, Dunba...
Laminate, Ash
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Refinished Two-Tone Console or Sofa Table with Drawer
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar model # 5294 two level console or sofa table with centered single drawer. Professionally refinished, in two-tone to match origina...
Walnut, Leather, Mahogany
Edward Wormley Long John Shelf for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Long John Shelf can be used as shelf or console. Walnut wood with great sapwood striped details.
Walnut
Console by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Architectural Console No. 5403 in walnut with black laminate top and shelves designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s. Retains original DUNBAR labels.
Formica, Walnut
Clean Lined Console Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean lined console table, designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American, circa 1960s. This table is a versatile size and can be used as a console or so...
Mahogany, Walnut
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.
Walnut
Console by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Architectural Console No. 5403 in dark walnut with black laminate top and shelves designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s. Retains original DUNBAR labels.
Laminate, Walnut
Dunbar Midcentury Mahogany Console Table
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, 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 ...
Mahogany
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.
Walnut
Tambour Door Storage Console with Drawer by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare curved front console in rich grained rosewood with a single drawer and slatted tambour storage.
Mahogany
Early Edward Wormley Dunbar Long Oriental Cork Coffee Table Paul Frankl
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...
Cork
Edward Wormley Bleached Mahogany Reeded Curule Leg Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
An uncommon and early Edward Wormley design for Dunbar, this reeded Curule leg end table has a three-sided gallery framed top, three part stretcher connecti...
Mid-Century Console Table by Dunbar #5597
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for efficient shipping to your zip. Dunbar Console Table #5597. Walnut infused formica top is a premium technology offered by Dunbar in the 1950s on t...
Mahogany, Walnut
Dunbar Mahogany Console Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Denton, TX
Parsons style simple console table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar furniture company. This classic style is always relevant.
Mahogany
Curved Front two-Tier Console in Honduran Mahogany by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Early 1960's sculptural Dunbar Janus Series two-tier Console. Fully restored to the highest possible standard in a satin lacquer finish. Designed by Edward Wormley. Would also serve ...
Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Modular Console Table Circa 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful set of tables designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Architectural and Mid Century Modern in design. Tables have a simple elegant design. Both tables are marked. One long short console table...
Formica, Ash
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Interlocking Tables, Coffee / Console
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Buffalo, NY
A rare set of nesting tables designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. This set can be arranged together or separately in multiple configurations, cocktail table and console table, Stun...
Laminate, Walnut
Serving Table on Casters by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Expertly Refinished
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare serving / console table with drawer designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s. Highly figured walnut top and dark mahogany base and brass casters. We acquired this from the o...
Brass
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...
Formica, Walnut
Early Elegant Custom Edward Wormley Console for Dunbar manner of Milo Baughman
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.
Wood
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.
Walnut, Laminate
$2,800
H 28 in W 50 in D 20 in
Midcentury Two-Tone Metal Brass and Steel Arch Stretcher Console Sofa Table
By Design Institute America
Located in Rockaway, NJ
DIA Mid-Century Modern two-tone metals console or sofa table with glass top.
Metal
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.
Walnut
Mid-Century Executive Walnut Desk by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful mid-century executive walnut desk designed by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar in the United States, circa 1950s. This desk is made with a timeless design that has been profess...
Brass
$12,500 / set
H 20 in W 33 in D 22 in L 20 in
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Occasional Tables with Natzler Tiles
By Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar occasional tables with Natzler tiles from the Janus Collection. Custom ordered from Dunbar, tiles described as "Jade." Mahogany construction ...
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk in Tawi Walnut & Steel
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional and rare drop leaf desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in Tawi Walnut & Steel. USA, circa 1950. Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Desk Hardwood veneers Berne, Indiana Angular...
Metal
$2,200
H 13.5 in W 71 in D 19 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Style "Long John" Walnut Bench, Coffee Table, 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Long Edward Wormley for dunbar style walnut "long john" Bench. Coffee Table. Bed End. Featuring a longer rectangular slat-style Walnut surface, turned edge...
Walnut
$6,500
H 29 in W 72 in D 38 in
1950s Walnut and cane executive desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
Walnut, cane, brass, and rosewood executive desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture, circa 1950s. Massive desk with executive proportions. Large 72"x38" desktop surface with imp...
Brass
Edward Wormley "Long John" Coffee Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Long John" bench/table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with slat-style top, turned edge and great curved legs. This is the long version. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - wit...
Teak
$4,950
H 16.75 in W 48 in D 28 in
Walnut & Chrome Coffee Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA 1950's
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exquisite coffee table designed by the renowned Edward Wormley for Dunbar dates back to the 1950s. This stunning piece showcases a harmonious blend of walnut and mahogany, reflect...
Chrome
$4,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 24 in W 32 in D 32 in
Edward Wormley Bleached Mahogany Corner Table for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Minimalist design bleached mahogany corner table number 4977. Nicely grained woods with open design and expert craftsma...
Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sheaf of Wheat Side Table, 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Sheaf of wheat side table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar very good vintage original condition.
Glass, Walnut
Wormley for Dunbar Cantilevered End Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Cantilevered end table by Wormley for Dunbar. Original condition, and finish.We have separately listed the other end table, and matching coffee ta...
Sold
H 29.5 in W 80 in D 21 in
Early Vintage Large Scale Edward Wormley Console / Sofa Table for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Harvey Probber, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Model 5294. An early example of this large scale console / sofa table form by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Leather wrapped feet. Early green Label on inside drawer. This piece needs to...
Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Console Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Elegant console table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar furniture. Wonderful two-tone color palette along with two tiered design. Would work well as an entry console, or behind a...
Walnut
Sold
H 29.25 in W 54 in D 17 in
Ingenious Console or Dining Table by Edward Wormley Dunbar Refinished Your Color
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ingenious console or dining table, designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American, circa 1950s. This clean lined console table quickly and easily opens to a full size dining table. ...
Wood, Walnut
Rare Dunbar Console Table / Desk by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted dark mahogany Mid Century console table or desk with a single long drawer . Gracefully curved legs to each side with nice detailed ribs to the outer edges having ...
Brass
Sold
H 29.75 in W 32 in D 12 in
1940s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bleached Mahogany Shell Form Console Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Early signed example of Edward Wormley's work for Dunbar, circa 1941, bleached mahogany hand-carved shell with wave detail around top. Stamped DUNBAR logo to back. Current one shown ...
Mahogany
Sold
H 29.25 in W 31 in D 10.5 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Rosewood and Red Onyx Mirrored Back Console
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare console table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. The table features traditional design elements that are so often seen in many of his pieces along with Dunbar’s ...
Onyx
Edward Wormley Ebonized Sofa / Console Table by Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Long sofa or console table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. USA, circa 1950. Trapezoid-shaped top on a simple base with brass capped feet. Ebonized wood finish with brass capped legs.
Wood
Sold
H 28.13 in W 56 in D 19.75 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Two-Tone Walnut Console or Sofa Table with Drawer
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar two level console or sofa table with centered single drawer in two-tone walnut. Supported on Parsons style legs, accented with su...
Brass
Dunbar Filp Top Console / Dining Table by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A well crafted and rich looking console flip top dining table with dark ebony finish and satin black tapered legs. The back edge of the piece has hinges and when the top is pulled fo...
Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Hall Console Table, Rosewood
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare console table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. The table features traditional design elements that are so often seen in many of his pieces along with Dunbar’s ...
Mirror, Rosewood
Sold
H 29.25 in W 72 in D 17 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut Flip Top Console / Dining Table, Circa 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Peabody, MA
Walnut flip top console table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, ca. 1950s. Measures 72" x 17" x 29.25" high in closed position. When open, can be used as a dining table, at 72" x 34" x ...
Walnut
Teak Console Table by EDWARD WORMLEY for DUNBAR
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Teak Console Table by EDWARD WORMLEY for DUNBAR Approximate Measurements in Inches 54" wide x 28 1/4" ...
Teak