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.
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Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Coffee Table
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful coffee table has a unique brushed copper color design on the tabletop to make it the perfect conversation starter in any modern setting. The sturdy construction by Dun...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Dining Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar mid century dining table
This table measures: 66 wide x 44 deep x 30 inches high, and each of the 2 leaves are 24 wide with a total width of the table 11...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Wood
Elusive Set 3 Nest / Stackings Tables by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
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,...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Metal
Dunbar Mid Century Burlwood and Oak Coffee Table
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Dunbar Mid Century Burlwood and Oak Coffee Table
Coffee table measures: 48.25 wide x 48.25 deep x 16.5 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vin...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Oak, Burl
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany Coffee Table with Marble Top
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
A mahogany coffee table with figurative honed marble top. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category
1950s Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Corner Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A corner table in walnut having three tapered dowel legs, with a triangulated apron and a geometric boomerang-form top.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Walnut
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
Mirror, Wood
1950s Double Pedestal Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant and finely proportioned bleached walnut double pedestal desk with ample storage floating on dowel-shaped brass legs.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley Extendable Dining Table in Tawi
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, dining table, tawi wood, The United States, 1960s
Wonderful boat-shaped dining table designed by Edward Wormley in the 1960s. The lacquered tabletop is ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Wood
Roger Lee Sprunger for Dunbar Splayed Leg Drink Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Roger Lee Sprunger for Dunbar splayed leg drink table, solid turned walnut top with edge detail with solid legs.
Signed Dunbar "D" underside.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Walnut
Dunbar Mid Century Flip Top Dining Game Table
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Dunbar mid century flip top dining game table
This table measures: 36 wide x 36 deep x 29.25 inches high, with a chair clearance of 25.75 inches, the maximum table width when unfo...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Wood
Edward Wormley Model 5309 Brass, Walnut & Glass Coffee Table by Dunbar, USA 1955
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Edward Wormley Model 5309 brass, walnut & glass coffee table by Dunbar, USA, 1955
Magnificent Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Model 5309 walnut, brass & glass coffee table for D...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Brass
Travertine Marble-Top Round Dunbar Coffee Table by Edward Wormley, Beautiful
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Kansas City, MO
Stunning round coffee table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s. The base has been expertly restored and refinished. The travertine marble top is original and in very good c...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Travertine
Rosewood and Mahogany Receptionist Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1960
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This spectacular fully restored and sought-after model #452 'Roll Top' desk was designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar and features beautifully grained Rosewood and Ebonized Mahogany,...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood
Mosaic Tile Coffee Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950s, Signed
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This spectacular deep brown walnut coffee table was designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950s, and features Mid-Century Modern flared legs and golden mosaic tile inlay wrapp...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Dunbar Surfboard Coffee Table by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
An early surfboard coffee table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category
1950s Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Wood
Coffee Table in Rosewood and Mahogany by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Signed
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rectangular coffee table with sculptural details designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Brazilian rosewood top with dark mahogany edges and legs. Beautiful sculptural details to the ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Conference Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar mid century conference table
This table measures: 90 wide x 42 deep x 29 inches high, with a chair clearance of 29.5 inches
All pieces of furniture ca...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Wood
Rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lazy Susan Dining Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Belmont, MA
Lazy Susan dining table with interchangeable laminate spinning top. Warming unit in the middle of the top still functional. Great for fondue parties.
Signed with branded Dunbar.
Category
1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Newly Refinished 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 72 inches wide by 60 inches deep. This n...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Walnut
Edward Wormley For Dunbar Mid Century Dining Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century dining table
This table measures: 52 wide x 52 deep x 29.5 inches high, with a chair clearance of 24 inches
All pieces of furniture can be...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Wood
Model 5309 Coffee Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Denton, TX
Model 5309 rare coffee table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Combination of rosewood and brass with the original glass top.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Tables
Materials
Brass
Round Dining Table in Brazilian Rosewood by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Round dining table in Brazilian rosewood designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American, 1960s (Dunbar tag on bottom).
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Rosewood
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
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sheaf of Wheat Side Table, circa 1965
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Edward Wormley for Dunbar sheaf of wheat side table, circa 1965.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Tables
Materials
Walnut
Dunbar Large Walnut Executive Desk with Return
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid chrome legs walnut Dunbar desk with return.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Tables
Materials
Chrome
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
Floating Edward Wormley for Dunbar Executive Extending Desks, 1970s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Antwerp, BE
A rare and sleek Mid-Century Modern executive desks by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. The desks features stunning solid walnut grain and sleek midcentury design. The desk is fi...
Category
1970s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Nutwood
Dunbar Natzler Coffee Table
By Edward Wormley, Gertrud and Otto Natzler, Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
A rare low 1950s sculptural walnut cocktail table with inset Natzler tiles. Measures: 18" H x 30" W x 22" W x 60" L.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Trapezoid Top Wormley For Dunbar Coffee Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Original finish Dunbar trapezoid coffee table. We are also separately offering the end tables from this set if you are interested in a full original set.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables
Dunbar Cocktail Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Dunbar cocktail table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Coffee table in two tone walnut with lower shelf and brass stretcher. Very good original condition.
Very light wear to ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Brass
1960s Brass Flat-Bar 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
Mid-Century Asian Look Dunbar Coffee Table
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century mahogany Dunbar coffee table with Asian detailing. Fully restored.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Edward Wormley Expandable Coffee Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Edward Wormley designed coffee table produced by Dunbar. Solid Mahogany construction, professionally restored with the appropriate satin espresso finish.
The functionality of thi...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Dunbar Furniture Executive Desk
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern executive desk has an oversized work space with eight drawers and two pull out trays. Unique dark walnut recessed circular pulls, a metal stretcher, and...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Edward Wormley Side Tables for Dunbar with Natzler Tiles, circa 1955
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Edward Wormley side tables for Dunbar with red Otto and Gertrude Natzler ceramic tile inserts.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Mahogany, Walnut
Edward Wormley Side Tables for Dunbar with Natzler Tiles, circa 1955
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Edward Wormley side tables for Dunbar with red Otto and Gertrude Natzler ceramic tile inserts.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Mahogany, Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dining Table with Natzler Tiles
By Edward Wormley, Gertrud and Otto Natzler, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Edward Wormely and Natzler for Dunbar dining table, circa late 1950s. This extraordinary example has four blue Natzler tiles, inset rosewood in the top and bookmatched walnut top. It...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Rosewood, Walnut
Edward Wormley Janus Occasional Table with Natzler Tiles for Dunbar, circa 1960
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Edward Wormley " Janus " occasional table with circular tiles by Gertrud and Otto Nazler for Dunbar.
Model 6047, circa 1960.
The table top measures: 11.25" x 11.25".
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Coffee Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Five sided coffee table from the Janus collection by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category
20th Century Modern Dunbar Tables
Materials
Wood
Dunbar Tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Dunbar tables are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive objects are often made of wood and designed with extraordinary care. In our collection of Dunbar tables, there are many options to choose from, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. In-stock we have 39 vintage editions of these items, while there is also 0 modern edition to choose from. Many of Dunbar's original tables were created in the mid-century modern style in North America during the 20th century. Many customers also consider Tables by Knoll, Edward Wormley and Milo Baughman if you are looking for additional options. Prices for Dunbar Tables can vary depending on size, time period and other attributes. The price for these items starts at $1,995 and tops out at $33,600, while pieces like these can sell for $5,500 on average.