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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$760Sale Price|20% Off
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Walnut Side End Table
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Table is good structurally. There are some wear on the finish consistent with the age. 5mm or so section of caning is missing. There are couple of small dents on the top. Condition i...
Walnut, Wood
Edward Wormley Tall Janus Occasional Table with Natzler Tiles for Dunbar 1960s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare, tall version of the Janus Occasional table, Model 6047, designed by Edward Wormley for the Dunbar Janus line in 1960. The table contains twenty five original Gertrude and Otto...
Ceramic, Walnut
Edward Wormley For Dunbar Sheaf of Wheat Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Edward Wormley design side Table for Dunbar Furniture, Berne Indiana. Named the "Sheaf of Wheat" table line which was a best seller for Dunbar in the mid to late 1950's. A Travertine...
Travertine, Brass
$1,743Sale Price|55% Off
Dunbar Tripod Table Edward Wormley Constellation Group
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for efficient shipping to your location. Tripod Table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Ebonized Walnut, Ash Legs, Black Formica Top.
Brass
Edward Wormley Sheaf of Wheat Side Table with Green Marble Dunbar 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Troy, MI
Sculptural "Sheaf of Wheat" side table designed by Edward Wormley Dunbar Furniture Company USA circa 1950s Openwork base of dark stained wood slats joined at the center by a solid b...
Marble, Brass
Edward Wormley Rosewood Occasional Table for Dunbar with Murano Glass Tile Top
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar solid Brazilian Rosewood occasional table with green Murano Glass mosaic tile top and brass banding. Retains green rectangular Dunbar metal label. A ve...
Cut Glass, Rosewood
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...
Leather, Mahogany, Walnut
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Brass, Ash Wood and Glass Tulip Side Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare variation of the more commonly seen tulip end table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Where as the original iteration of this table utilizes wood risers, this version uses brass. A ...
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Walnut and Brass Side End Tables - Pair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Walnut and Brass Side End Tables - Pair Each side table measures: 28 wide x 28 deep x 22.25 inches high Fair Vintage Condition - Tables have S...
Brass
Edward Wormley #5928 A Table Walnut, Brass and Verde Antico Marble for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Lynn, MA
Rare occasional table model #5928 A Table with its luxurious original verde antico marble top designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Walnut base with brass boots. Excellent design.
Marble, Brass
Mid-Century Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Occasional Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Forney, TX
A beautiful mid-century custom ordered occasional table, model 426A, designed by Edward Wormley (American, 1907-1995) for Dunbar Furniture; Berne, Indiana. The two-tier Modernist...
Brass
Edward Wormley Murano Tile Occasional Table for Dunbar, c.1955
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Edward Wormley Murano Tile Occasional Table for Dunbar, circa 1955.
Brass
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...
Pair of Birdseye Maple Burl and Resin Cube Side Tables by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in San Mateo, CA
Cube side tables or pedestals made by Dunbar. Edward Wormley designed these unusual and uncommon tables. These have a birds eye maple burl top and band along the bottom. The black is...
Epoxy Resin, Birdseye Maple
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Ebonized Sheaf of Wheat Table with Glass Top
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic Sheaf of Wheat Table Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. TAble has been freshly ebonized. Brass ring and hardware gently cleaned. Replacement glass top is 3/8” thick ...
Brass
Dunbar Table with Otto and Gertrude Natzler Tiles by Edward Wormley, Signed
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Kansas City, MO
Exquisite side table in African Mahogany with embedded Otto and Gertrude Natzler ceramic tiles designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Look closely at ...
Ceramic, Mahogany
Round Tiered Side Table in Mahogany & Walnut by Edward Wormley for Dunbar 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Troy, MI
Early model 5926 lamp table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar USA circa 1950s Two tier design with round Walnut surfaces supported by three sculpted mahogany legs with subtle co...
Mahogany, Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Two Tier Square Wooden End / Side Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century two-tier blond wood end / side table with a square top and lower shelf supported by four triangular legs. (EDWARD WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR FURNITURE COMPANY) Scuffing...
Wood
$4,200 / set
Pair of Edward Wormley Side Tables for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of Edward Wormley Side Tables for Dunbar
Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut Magazine Tree Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Utrecht, NL
Magazine tree, model 4765 by American designer Edward Wormley executed in birch and sap grain walnut, designed in 1947 for Dunbar Furniture USA. A very special, functional and aesth...
Birch, Walnut
$4,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
Edward Wormley Ebonized Mahogany Side Tables
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Denton, TX
Edward Wormley ebonized mahogany side table with storage.
Brass
Edward Wormley Hexagonal Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
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 ...
Slate
Edward Wormley Travertine 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 travertine top, which sits atop dark contrasting mahogany base with horizont...
Travertine
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Occasional Table with Murano Mosaic Tiles
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Occasional Table with Murano Mosaic Tiles, model 5425, Mahogany wood base, glass tiles with brass edge. Label on underside [Du...
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...
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sheaf of Wheat Side Table, 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Sheaf of wheat side table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar very good vintage original condition.
Glass, Walnut
Edward Wormley Round Travertine Side Table for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round side table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c.1950s, USA. This table features a round travertine slab top, which rests atop dark contrasting mahogany sheaf of wheat base. Retains ...
Travertine
$2,500 / set
Pair of Sheaf of Wheat Tables by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Gorgeous mid-century sheaf of wheat side tables with gorgeous Empress Green Marble tops and brass details, designed in the 1950's by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Tables are in excell...
Marble
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sculptural Janus Table with Natzler Tiles Model
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare sculptured walnut Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Table with blue-green Natzler tiles. C. 1957.
Ceramic, Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Rosewood Cocktail Table, Newly Refinished
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern cocktail table, occasional side table, or tea table By Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture USA, 1950s Book-matched rosewood top, with ebonized ...
Rosewood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Midcentury Side End Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar midcentury Side End Table This side table measures: 21 wide x 21 deep x 22.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored v...
Wood
Edward Wormley Nightstands for Dunbar in Walnut with Mahogany Frame Ebony Pulls
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
These extraordinarily beautiful and generously proportioned nightstands were designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar and manufactured in the 1960s. Bookmatched American walnut woodgra...
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany Mid Century Modern Brass Stretcher Side Table
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany Mid Century Modern Brass Stretcher Side Table. Item features beautiful wood grain, brass accents, original label, and quality American craf...
Brass
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...
Brass
Edward Wormley #4809 Trapezoid Side Table for Dunbar, c.1955
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Edward Wormley #4809 Trapezoid Side Table for Dunbar, c.1955.
Glass, Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dark Finished Three Tier Wooden End / Side Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century three-tier dark wooden end table with a rectangular top and two shelves below, with rectangular supports on either side, resting on a pedestal base. (EDWARD WORM...
Wood
$2,400 / set
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. ...
Walnut
Early Edward Wormley for Dunbar Step End Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three-tiered step up side table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950. This table is in wonderful condition and can be used as an end ...
Walnut
Dunbar X-Base Murano Tile-Top Table
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare X-base mosaic top side table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Co. Both in excellent original condition, base made from solid ...
Dunbar Occasional Table Model #5627 Sap Walnut Vintage Authentic Mid-Century
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Hyattsville, MD
1950s Rare Dunbar Occasional Table Model #5627 in Sap Walnut, presented in as found condition. Overall: 25 × 17 1/4 × 19 1/2 in. (63.5 × 43.8 × 49.5 cm)
Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 6302E Olive Burl Pedestal Table with Dry Bar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
A refined and highly functional design by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, this Model 6302E pedestal table exemplifies the designer’s masterful balance of organic materiality and architect...
Slate
Edward Wormley Side Table for Dunbar in manner of Parzinger & Paul Frankl
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley side table for Dunbar. The scarcer form with two-tier tabletop. Please request additional photos
Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany and Brass Side End Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany and Brass Side End Table 22 wide x 28 deep x 22.25 high See below for 5 ways to save! FREE RESTORATION: When you purchase a piece ...
Brass
Sheaf of Wheat Coffee Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Travertine, Mahogany
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare coffee table version of the Edward Wormley Sheaf of Wheat designs. Round Travertine top and dark mahogany base. Brass connectors. This example is completely original and well ca...
Travertine, Brass
A beautiful Edward Wormley for Dunbar sheaf of wheat accent table, circa 1960s
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Houston, TX
A beautiful Edward Wormley for Dunbar famous sheaf of wheat accent table, circa 1960s. Notable mid century design featuring an hourglass oak frame supporting a round pink marble top....
Oak
Dunbar Walnut Rectangle One Drawer End Side Table Stand
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern rectangle to tier 1 drawer end table by Dunbar. Nice drop pull.
Walnut
$3,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
Wonderful Pair of Trapezoidal Walnut Side Table with Brass Sabots by Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
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...
Brass
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...
Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cantilevered End Table c.1955 / Classic Modernist
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Buffalo, NY
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cantilevered End Table c.1955 / Classic Modernist. Sleek , simple elegant design..Retains it's original finish , patina. nice original condition.. also reta...
Birch
Janus' End Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
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.
Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar one drawer side table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Ferndale, MI
The beauty of Edward Wormley designs is the subtle details and quality construction . Walnut cabinet sits on solid brass glides . Single drawer is convex in shape . Drawer pull is of...
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Rosewood Occasional Side Table, Newly Refinished
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern occasional side table By Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture USA, 1950s Rosewood top, with ebonized banding and legs. Measures: 28" W x 20.8...
Rosewood
$4,800Sale Price / item|20% Off
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Custom Rare Asymmetric Constellation Inlaid Table 60’s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A quite stunning rare custom side table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. It is part of the constellation series that Dunbar and Wormley produced in the early 1960’s. You see quite a few...
Wood
$2,200Sale Price|20% Off
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bleached and Glazed Walnut Parsons End Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegantly simple bleached and glazed walnut square Parsons end table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Light Wood Stepped Oblong End / Side Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century stepped end / side table with an oblong profile and smaller demilune upper shelf connected to the table top by two dowel supports, resting on three reverse taper...
Wood
Edward Wormley Midcentury Two Level End Table for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
A single end table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with square top and a fixed shelf rising on plinth base. USA, circa 1940-1950. Signed with burnished Dunbar name and paper tag to u...
Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut, Rosewood and Aluminium Inlaid End Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley figured walnut Parsons style side table with unusual aluminium inlaid legs. Incised corners start at the top and move all the way down the legs with aluminium inlay. R...
Aluminum
Dunbar Sheaf of Wheat side/end Table w/travertine top by Edward Wormley, 1950
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Dunbar Sheaf of Wheat side/end table w/travertine top by Edward Wormley. Original measures 30" diameter 20.25" tall
Travertine
Edward Wormley For Dunbar Wood Framed Inset Top Low End / Side Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century low end / side table with a slightly rounded rectangular top with a lighter stained wooden inSet top supported by a darker wooden frame with a shaped apron with ...
Wood
Set of 2 Cantilever End Tables by Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
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...
Wood, Mahogany