Dunbar Dining Room Sets

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.

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Creator: Dunbar

Ebonized Dining Set in Olive Velvet by Edward Wormley, Dunbar, 1950's

$8,400Sale Price|20% Off

Ebonized Dining Set in Olive Velvet by Edward Wormley, Dunbar, 1950's

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Culver City, CA

This set is absolutely divine! Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in the 1950's this set was manufactured to be of the absolute highest quality, and to last forever... which it ki...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Dining Room Sets

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Velvet, Mahogany

Dining Set for Six by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$16,000 / set

Dining Set for Six by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A drop-leaf console table opens to seat, six (6) for dining. Set complete with two banquette chairs and four side chairs.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Dining Room Sets

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Extension Dining Set 6 Chairs 2 Leaves

$58,800 / set

H 33 in W 26 in D 26 in

1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Extension Dining Set 6 Chairs 2 Leaves

By Edward Wormley

Located in Monrovia, CA

1950s Dunbar, designer Edward Wormley extention dining table with 2 leaves model 5462 with 6 chairs model 5480. Rare Mid-Century Modern 1950s Edward Wormley extension dining table...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Dining Room Sets

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Edward Wormley Long John Shelf for Dunbar

$4,515

H 11.25 in W 36 in D 13.5 in

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.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Dining Room Sets

Materials

Walnut

Edward Wormley Lamp Table for Dunbar

$1,600

H 19.75 in W 27 in D 27 in

Edward Wormley Lamp Table for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

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...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Dining Room Sets

Materials

Wood

Console by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s

$4,400

H 23.9 in W 53.5 in D 23 in

Console by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

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.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Dining Room Sets

Materials

Formica, Walnut

Walnut & Chrome Coffee Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA 1950's

$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 Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

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...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Dining Room Sets

Materials

Chrome

Brass and Mahogany Nesting Table Set by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$3,900

H 22.5 in W 28 in D 20 in

Brass and Mahogany Nesting Table Set by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in New York, NY

Set of Edward Wormley for Dunbar nesting tables,Brass and Mahogany, 1960s. Nesting Tables: 20.75"H x 17.5"W x 13"D

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Dining Room Sets

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley Extension Walnut Dining Table for Dunbar, circa 1953

$5,760Sale Price|20% Off

H 29.5 in W 98 in D 42 in

Edward Wormley Extension Walnut Dining Table for Dunbar, circa 1953

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Camden, ME

An Edward Wormley walnut extension dining table designed for Dunbar in the early 1950s. The dark walnut base sets on four leather cased feet contrasts with the walnut top which is a ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Dining Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Model 5309 Coffee Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$12,800Sale Price|20% Off

H 16.5 in W 57 in D 31 in

Model 5309 Coffee Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Denton, TX

Model 5309 rare coffee table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Combination of rosewood and brass with the original glass top.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Dining Room Sets

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Nightstand

$1,647

H 23.75 in W 23 in D 18 in

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Nightstand

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century nightstand This nightstand measures: 23 wide x 18 deep x 23.75 inches high All pieces of furniture can b...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Dining Room Sets

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Nesting Tables

$4,800 / set

H 22 in W 28 in D 20 in

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Nesting Tables

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Kansas City, MO

Beautiful set of Edward Wormley for Dunbar nesting tables. Signed with big brass D. Largest table measurements are below. Sm...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Dining Room Sets

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley Console Table by Dunbar #5597

$3,650

H 27 in W 60 in D 19 in

Edward Wormley Console Table by Dunbar #5597

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Fraser, MI

Please feel free to reach out for efficient shipping to your zip. Dunbar Console Table #5597. Designed by Edward Wormley. Walnut infused formica top is a premium technology offered ...

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1950s Vintage Dunbar Dining Room Sets

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pentagonal Coffee Table

$4,900

H 17.5 in W 48 in D 45 in

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pentagonal Coffee Table

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Kansas City, MO

All original, signed, Dunbar pentagonal coffee table designed by Edward Wormley. Beautiful patina on the original finish.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Dining Room Sets

Materials

Mahogany

Previously Available Items

1960s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Set of 4 Model 935 Horseshoe Chairs & Game Table

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H 30.25 in W 32.25 in D 32.25 in

1960s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Set of 4 Model 935 Horseshoe Chairs & Game Table

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A vintage 1960s Dunbar set of 4 Model 935 Horseshoe chairs and game table. This is an absolutely stunning mid century modern dining/dinette set by Dunbar. The Horseshoe chair, design...

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1960s American Vintage Dunbar Dining Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany, Rosewood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Expandable Game Table W/ Chairs, C. 1950s

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H 29 in W 32 in D 32 in

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Expandable Game Table W/ Chairs, C. 1950s

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Westport, CT

A rarely found games table executed in mahogany, designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950-1950. Features an expandable mechanism that brings the table from 32" square to 62"...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Dining Room Sets

Materials

Chenille, Mahogany

Expandable Rosewood Dining Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Excellent

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H 29 in W 98 in D 42 in

Expandable Rosewood Dining Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Excellent

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Kansas City, MO

Stunning dining table designed by Edward Wormley, made by Dunbar, 1960s. Rosewood top and dark mahogany base. The mechanism to add the tow leaves is an exceptional design. The legs r...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Dining Room Sets

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

Clean Lined Rosewood Dining Table by Dunbar

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H 30 in W 66.25 in D 44.25 in

Clean Lined Rosewood Dining Table by Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Atlanta, GA

Clean lined rosewood and mahogany dining table, designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American, circa 1950s. Elegant modern form with a subtle Asian influence to the design. It exte...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Dining Room Sets

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Rosewood

Dunbar Dining Chairs

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H 33.25 in W 23.5 in D 20 in

Dunbar Dining Chairs

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Atlanta, GA

Set of six dining chairs, designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American, circa 1950s. Elegant modern form with a subtle Asian influence to the design. The set consists of two armch...

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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Dining Room Sets

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany

Edward Wormley Dining Table

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H 29 in W 108 in L 29 in

Edward Wormley Dining Table

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

EDWARD WORMLEY (1907 - 1995) Model no. 5640 Dining Table Boat-shaped tawi wood dining table raised on a pair of wide tapering mahogany legs with brass sabots. Featuring 3, 12 inch l...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Dining Room Sets

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Brass

Oval Walnut Dining Table, Expandable with Two Leaves by Edward Wormley

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H 29.5 in W 60 in D 54 in

Oval Walnut Dining Table, Expandable with Two Leaves by Edward Wormley

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Kansas City, MO

Early oval dining table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Beautiful Walnut construction. Without leaves this table is 60 inches long and 54 inches deep making it almost round. Full width...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Dining Room Sets

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Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Extension Dining Table, 1950s

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H 29.5 in W 66 in D 44.25 in

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Extension Dining Table, 1950s

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in South Bend, IN

An outstanding Mid-Century Modern extension dining table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. The table features solid walnut legs and banding and a gorgeous book-matched...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Dining Room Sets

Materials

Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Dining Set, 1950s

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H 29.5 in W 66 in D 44.45 in

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Dining Set, 1950s

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in South Bend, IN

An outstanding Mid-Century Modern extension dining table and chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. The table features solid walnut legs and banding and a gorgeous b...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Dining Room Sets

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Brown Mahogany Dunbar Extendable Dining Table and Six Chairs

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H 36 in W 67.5 in D 44.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Brown Mahogany Dunbar Extendable Dining Table and Six Chairs

By Dunbar Furniture

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a brown mahogany dining table by Dunbar with six chairs, four side chairs and two with arms, and one leaf. In excellent condition. Professionally restored a...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Dining Room Sets

Materials

Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Formal Dining Table and Chairs

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H 29.75 in W 90.25 in D 44.25 in

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Formal Dining Table and Chairs

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Dallas, TX

1960s Edward Wormley for Dunbar dining set which includes a table with solid mahogany legs and banding and a bookmatched walnut top with ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Dining Room Sets

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Set of Eight Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

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H 32.5 in W 22 in D 20 in

Set of Eight Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Atlanta, GA

Set of eight bleached mahogany dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950s. These chairs have elegant, clean lines that look good from any angle. The set consist...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Dining Room Sets

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Dunbar dining room sets for sale on 1stDibs.

Dunbar dining room sets 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 dining room sets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original dining room sets by Dunbar were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider dining room sets by Drexel, Widdicomb Furniture Co., and Herman Miller. Prices for Dunbar dining room sets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $4,500 and can go as high as $16,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $10,750.

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Questions About Dunbar Dining Room Sets

Where is Dunbar Furniture made?
1 Answer
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.
How do I identify Dunbar furniture?
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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.