Edward Wormley Furniture

American, 1907-1995

As the longtime director of design for the Dunbar furniture company, Edward Wormley was, along with such peers as George Nelson at Herman Miller Inc., and Florence Knoll of Knoll Inc., one of the leading forces in bringing modern design into American homes in the mid-20th century. Not an axiomatic modernist, Wormley deeply appreciated traditional design, and consequently his vintage seating, storage cabinets, bar carts and other work has an understated warmth and a timeless quality that sets it apart from other furnishings of the era.

Wormley was born in rural Illinois and as a teenager took correspondence courses from the New York School of Interior Design. He later attended the Art Institute of Chicago but ran out of money for tuition before he could graduate. Marshall Field hired Wormley in 1930 to design a line of reproduction 18th-century English furniture; the following year he was hired by the Indiana-based Dunbar, where he quickly distinguished himself. It was a good match.

Dunbar was an unusual firm: it did not use automated production systems; its pieces were mostly hand-constructed. For his part, Wormley did not use metal as a major component of furniture; he liked craft elements such as caned seatbacks, tambour drawers, or the woven-wood cabinet fronts seen on his Model 5666 sideboard of 1956. He designed two lines for Dunbar each year — one traditional, one modern — until 1944, by which time the contemporary pieces had become the clear best sellers.

Many of Wormley’s signature pieces — chairs, sofas, tables and more — are modern interpretations of traditional forms. His 1946 Riemerschmid Chair — an example is in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art — recapitulates a late 19th-century German design. The long, slender finials of his Model 5580 dining chairs are based on those of Louis XVI chairs; his Listen-to-Me Chaise (1948) has a gentle Rococo curve; the “Precedent” line that Wormley designed for Drexel Furniture in 1947 is a simplified, pared-down take on muscular Georgian furniture. But he could invent new forms, as his Magazine table of 1953, with its bent wood pockets, and his tiered Magazine Tree (1947), both show. And Wormley kept his eye on design currents, creating a series of tables with tops that incorporate tiles and roundels by the great modern ceramicists Otto and Gertrud Natzler.

As the vintage items on 1stDibs demonstrate, Edward Wormley conceived of a subdued sort of modernism, designing furniture that fits into any decorating scheme and does not shout for attention.

Creator: Edward Wormley

Rolling Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$4,800

Rolling Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A round ottoman on casters with removable center cushion designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Beautifully restored and upholstered in silk velvet.

Category

1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Extension Coffee Table

$9,240

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Extension Coffee Table

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar, custom cocktail table, 3 positions with polished stone inside brass framed extension leaves. Solid crisscross oiled walnut frame and top. Width without ex...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Stone, Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Low Side Table, Wood Frame, Circa 1955

$6,800

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Low Side Table, Wood Frame, Circa 1955

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 ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Wood

Gorgeous Dunbar Arm Chair Edward Wormley Mid-century Modern

$3,000

Gorgeous Dunbar Arm Chair Edward Wormley Mid-century Modern

By Edward Wormley

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Gorgeous Dunbar chair designed by Edward Wormley. This lovely chair was reupholstered in a salmon chenille about 20 years ago and still looks great. The back cushion is filled with...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Edward Wormley End Table, Lacquered Wood, Mid-Century Design, USA

$6,900

Edward Wormley End Table, Lacquered Wood, Mid-Century Design, USA

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century square lacquered wooden end / side table with an open shelf below the square top, resting on a solid stepped base that creates as a taller lower shelf. (EDWARD W...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Edward Wormley Leather Armchairs for Dunbar

$19,430 / set

Pair of Edward Wormley Leather Armchairs for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Dallas, TX

These gorgeous Wormley revolving/swivel lounge chairs model no. 5609, are truly exceptional. Distinctive Design by a Mid-Century Modern Master, showcasing Wormley's signature blend o...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Line Lounge Chairs

$18,000

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Line Lounge Chairs

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in San Francisco, CA

Edward Wormley Janus series lounge chairs for Dunbar, Circa 1957. Sophisticated smaller slipper or lounge chairs with carved snakeskin pattern front legs. A rare design that is eye c...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Four Tear Drop Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$24,000 / set

Four Tear Drop Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A set of four tear drop slipper chairs on brass legs. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Reupholstered in Holly Hunt / Nova / Celestial.

Category

1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Figured Maple and Rosewood Cocktail Table

$3,800

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Figured Maple and Rosewood Cocktail Table

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Dallas, TX

Rare Wormley table bentwood burl maple with ebonized rosewood tapered legs. Tray style.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Rosewood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa / Daybed

$9,500

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa / Daybed

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A one arm sofa / daybed with brass legs. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully restored.

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1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Rare Pair Dunbar Dining Chairs in Original Black Leather, Mahogany Frames, Signed

$7,850 / set

Rare Pair Dunbar Dining Chairs in Original Black Leather, Mahogany Frames, Signed

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Kansas City, MO

Very rare and desirable high back Dunbar dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley. Both chairs are completely original. The original black leather has no tears, scuffs, or repairs and show slight stretching on the seats. The mahogany frames show light signs of use in the form of light scratches and nicks, but no distractions. These are excellent examples of this important design, clearly well cared for over the years. Acquired from the original owner. Signed with the gold Dunbar metal...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Walnut Occasional Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture

$750

Mid-Century Walnut Occasional Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Lovely occasional table circa 1950. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. This walnut table has a lacquered wood base with leather trim near the feet. The table is in vint...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Edward Wormley Elliptical Rosewood Coffee Table by Dunbar

$3,800

Edward Wormley Elliptical Rosewood Coffee Table by Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Highland, IN

This stunning cocktail table by Edward Wormley exemplifies his refined sensibility and fine detailing as well as the quality of Dunbar's construction. The table was custom ordered wi...

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1950s American Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Metal

Edward Wormley Wedge End Table with Beige Travertine Top, Mid-Century

$8,500

Edward Wormley Wedge End Table with Beige Travertine Top, Mid-Century

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century end / side table with a wedge-shaped beige travertine top resting on a dark wooden base with connecting stretchers and four dowel legs ending in black leather wr...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Travertine

Edward Wormley Wingback Lounge Chair for Dunbar

$5,500

Edward Wormley Wingback Lounge Chair for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Milo Baughman, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Edward Wormley Wingback Lounge Chair for Dunbar. A really nice somewhat large scale modern wingback chair. Requires Reupholstery. Some wear to the wood legs. A chip to the rear le...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Cane Back Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$8,500 / set

Pair of Cane Back Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A beautifully restored pair of sculptural cane back chairs with mohair upholstery by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.

Category

1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Edward Wormley Party Server for Dunbar

$5,500

Edward Wormley Party Server for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

The Edward Wormley bar cart is a timeless piece of furniture that embodies both style and function. It is a versatile piece that is perfect for entertaining guests or simply enjoying...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Pine

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Thebes Stool

$4,500

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Thebes Stool

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Toledo, OH

Classic Edward Wormley Thebes stool from the 1950's by Dunbar with a fabric seat and brass stretcher. The seat has the original fabric and may need to be recovered. 24" x 24" x 17" h...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Brass

Rare set of Four Antler Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$14,000 / set

Rare set of Four Antler Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A rare set of four model 5580 Antler chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Matching pair of Armchairs available separately.

Category

1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Coffee Table

$2,395

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Coffee Table

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar mid century coffee table This table measures: 28 wide x 28 deep x 26 inches high We take our photos in a co...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 486 Bracket Back Sofa

$16,000

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 486 Bracket Back Sofa

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A rare bracket back model 486 sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully restored and reupholstered.

Category

1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Edward J. Wormley Model 5272A Dresser with Brass Taper Legs for Dunbar

$12,500

Edward J. Wormley Model 5272A Dresser with Brass Taper Legs for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful dresser designed by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar in the United States circa 1950’s. Featuring twelve spacious drawers that gradually increase in depth. This walnut-stained ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Nesting Tables

$4,800 / set

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 Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Swivel Armchair

$3,400

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Swivel Armchair

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Long Island City, NY

LITERATURE Illustrated in EDWARD WORMLEY: The Other Face of Modernism, pg. 41 A 1960s Dunbar swivel armchair designed by Edward Wormley. The base is ebonized mahogany. The back cush...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar MCM Expanding Mahogany Dining Table - 2 Leaves

$4,795

Edward Wormley for Dunbar MCM Expanding Mahogany Dining Table - 2 Leaves

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Expanding Mahogany Dining Table with 2 Leaves This table measures: 40 wide x 40 deep x 29 inches high, with a chair clearance of 26.75 inches, ...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$6,800 / set

Pair of Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of slipper chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully restored.

Category

1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Early Edward Wormley for Dunbar Step End Table

$1,830

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 ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Edward Wormley, Console Table, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s

$11,500

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

Category

1950s American Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cane Back and Brass Armchair

$7,500

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cane Back and Brass Armchair

By Edward Wormley

Located in Stamford, CT

Edward Wormley for Dunbar cane back and brass armchair. Circa 1950's.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Cane, Oak

Twelve Dunbar Greene & Greene Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley

$48,000 / set

Twelve Dunbar Greene & Greene Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

An extremely rare set of twelve dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Known as the Greene & Greene chair for it's crafted look with exposed tenon crest rail, rosewood ...

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1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Stunning Dunbar Edward Wormley Burled Olivewood Octagon Drum Coffee Table

$3,960Sale Price|20% Off

Stunning Dunbar Edward Wormley Burled Olivewood Octagon Drum Coffee Table

By Edward Wormley

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Stunning Dunbar Edward Wormley burled olivewood octagonal columnar table base supporting a thick round glass top. This table measures: 42 in diameter x 17 in height, glass .75 inch ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Glass, Burl

Edward Wormley For Dunbar Furniture Janus Line Table

$6,500

Edward Wormley For Dunbar Furniture Janus Line Table

By Edward Wormley

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Edward Wormley Janus Line Table Mahogany inset with Natzler Tiles Original Finish Labels present

Category

1960s American Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Chairs in Holly Hunt Boucle'

$16,500 / set

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Chairs in Holly Hunt Boucle'

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Dallas, TX

We love these gorgeous chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. A hard-to-find pair! They are super comfortable. We have reupholstered these in a Holly Hunt bouclé which is pale gray. Al...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Edward Wormley Side Table with Metal Detail by Dunbar

$1,950

Edward Wormley Side Table with Metal Detail by Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Highland, IN

In classic Wormley fashion, this walnut side table has very refined, subtle details. In this case the cut-away corners have a channel running down the legs with an inset metal detail...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Metal

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Party Sofa Model 5407 in Dark Gray Leather

$16,000

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Party Sofa Model 5407 in Dark Gray Leather

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

Edward Wormley's iconic party sofa for Dunbar. Reupholstered in dark gray leather. A super comfortable sofa with loads of style. A design class...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Leather

Edward Wormley Writing Desk for Dunbar, Mid-Century, Wood & Brass, 27

$15,800

Edward Wormley Writing Desk for Dunbar, Mid-Century, Wood & Brass, 27

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

"American Mid-Century writing desk with a rectangular top with a wooden frame and deep brown laminate desktop with three drawers with circular brass drawer pulls, resting on a brass ...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Two-Seater Loveseat Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$4,000

Mid-Century Modern Two-Seater Loveseat Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Stunning signed Dunbar 2 seater loveseat sofa. This piece is upholstered in it's original celery green woven wool in very nice to excellent condition. The loose seat cushions are qui...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Four Dunbar Alexandria Chairs by Edward Wormley

$38,000 / set

Four Dunbar Alexandria Chairs by Edward Wormley

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

Rare set of four Dunbar Alexandria occasional chairs, model 6004, designed by Edward Wormley. Beautifully restored and upholstered in leather.

Category

1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Edward Wormley Dunbar Sofa

$12,000

Edward Wormley Dunbar Sofa

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Edward Wormley Dunbar sofa can be paired as a sectional with matching chaise longue 5525 we have offered in another listing.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bar Cart

$4,200

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bar Cart

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A walnut bar cart with sliding faux slate top. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.

Category

1960s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany and Brass Side End Table

$947

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany and Brass Side End Table

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

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 ...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$4,500 / set

Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of button-tufted slipper chairs on espresso colored frames with loose lumbar pillows designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Company. Please confirm item location (NY or...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

Rare Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$6,500

Rare Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A rare ottoman / stool designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Refinished and reupholstered in Holly Hunt / Esposito / Valley Fog.

Category

1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Slipper Chairs in Holly Hunt Great Plains Weave

$14,000 / set

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Slipper Chairs in Holly Hunt Great Plains Weave

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of iconic slipper chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. We have reupholstered these in a Holly HUnt Great Plains woven fabric of very high quality. Colors include mainly off-wh...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

4699 Long John Table designed by Edward Wormley for DUNBAR

$5,312 / item

4699 Long John Table designed by Edward Wormley for DUNBAR

By Edward Wormley

Located in High Point, NC

A table gathers. It anchors daily rituals, defines intimate spaces, creates moments of pause. The Long John coffee table by Edward Wormley, Model 4699, understands this fundamental t...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Magazine Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$4,200

Magazine Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

An Edward Wormley for Dunbar magazine table with bentwood holders and Walnut sap grain top.

Category

1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Edward Wormley Nightstands/Chest of Drawer

$8,500 / set

Edward Wormley Nightstands/Chest of Drawer

By Edward Wormley

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Edward Wormley Nightstands or Chest of Drawers Manufactured by Dunbar

Category

1950s American Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Rosewood Side Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$1,800

Rosewood Side Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

An Edward Wormley for Dunbar sculpted rosewood table with glass top.

Category

1970s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Four Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$8,500 / set

Four Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A set of four Edward Wormley for Dunbar high back dining chairs with mahogany bases. Fully restored and reupholstered.

Category

1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Wardrobe Cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$17,500

Wardrobe Cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A masterful three-sectioned wardrobe in bleached mahogany. Having a central seven-bank of drawers and flanking closets-one with adjustable glass shelves, the other with shelving and ...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany X-Stretcher Thebes Bench

$3,200

Vintage Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany X-Stretcher Thebes Bench

By Edward Wormley

Located in Doraville, GA

A vintage "Thebes" bench designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in Berne, Indiana. The solid mahogany legs, with an x - stretcher, rests on button feet. The original fabric is most li...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Pair of Dunbar Game / End Tables with Natzler Tiles

$6,800 / item

Pair of Dunbar Game / End Tables with Natzler Tiles

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar large scale end tables or small game tables with inset Natzler ceramic tiles. Priced and sold individually.

Category

1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Edward Wormley Janus Chair by Dunbar, Mohair, Mahogany, 1950s

$9,500

Edward Wormley Janus Chair by Dunbar, Mohair, Mahogany, 1950s

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A dining height Janus armchair designed by Mid-Century Modern master Edward Wormley. The chair features a sculpted dark mahogany frame and mohair upholstery with button-tufted backs....

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mohair, Mahogany

Rotating Library Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$4,800

Rotating Library Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A bleached mahogany library table with patinated leather top. The table rotates as the top and base remain stationary. Designd by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.

Category

1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Early Wingback Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c. 1940s

$28,500 / set

Early Wingback Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c. 1940s

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

An extremely rare pair of early wingback chairs model no. 1038 designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1940s. This set delivers an architectural silhouette - a tall back boasts ...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

A Fine Edward Wormley Coffee Table for Dunbar in Exotic Burl / Milo Baughman

$5,500

A Fine Edward Wormley Coffee Table for Dunbar in Exotic Burl / Milo Baughman

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Exotic Burl Grain Coffee table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Exceptional selection of Burl Wood matched on top in 4 sections. A variation on the Parsons stretcher form with Triangul...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Burl

Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Rolling Bar Cart

$2,800Sale Price|20% Off

Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Rolling Bar Cart

By Edward Wormley

Located in Pasadena, TX

A beautiful rolling bar cart as part of Edward Wormley's Precedent series. Blonde wood, 3 tiered rolling cart with glass shelf and casters. The top features a frosted glass insert. Precedent by Drexel...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Wood

Rosewood and Stone X-Base Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$4,800

Rosewood and Stone X-Base Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A solid rosewood X-base campaign table with leathered marble top. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.

Category

1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Edward Wormley Ottoman for Dunbar

$8,500 / set

Edward Wormley Ottoman for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in San Francisco, CA

Edward Wormley design x-base ottoman for Dunbar Furniture. Timeless and classic design by Wormley offering additional seating for any arrangement. Newly refinished and upholstered in...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern "Long John" Coffee Table By Edward Wormley For Dunbar

$7,200

Mid-Century Modern "Long John" Coffee Table By Edward Wormley For Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Long, low, mid-century modern, "Long John" coffee table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar features a beautifully grained, walnut paneled top with upturned edges and bentwood hairpin legs....

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Edward Wormley furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Edward Wormley furniture 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 Edward Wormley furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Edward Wormley 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 furniture by Dunbar, Paul McCobb, and Herman Miller. Prices for Edward Wormley furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $225 and can go as high as $119,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,846.

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Questions About Edward Wormley Furniture

What materials did Edward Wormley use?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
Edward Wormley used a variety of materials over the course of his career. Among them were laminated wood, brass, marble and silk. Not an axiomatic modernist, Wormley deeply appreciated traditional design, and consequently, his vintage seating, storage cabinets, bar carts and other work have an understated warmth and a timeless quality that sets them apart from other furnishings of the era. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Edward Wormley furniture.