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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.

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Creator: Edward Wormley
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 4576 Dining Table
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 4576 Dining Table

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 4576 Dining Table

$4,800

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 4576 Dining Table

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, this beautiful mahogany dining table extends to 126 inches. The drop leaf table measures 29"W x 42"D x 29"H. It includes 5 leaves in the origin...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

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Mahogany

Table Top Jewelry Chest, Walnut, Brass Pulls Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Signed
Table Top Jewelry Chest, Walnut, Brass Pulls Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Signed

Table Top Jewelry Chest, Walnut, Brass Pulls Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Signed

$5,850

Table Top Jewelry Chest, Walnut, Brass Pulls Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Signed

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Kansas City, MO

Rare table top jewelry case / cabinet designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Signed with the brass Dunbar metal tag. Walnut case and brass pulls. Two drawers...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Brass

Dunbar Game Table by Edward Wormley
Dunbar Game Table by Edward Wormley

Dunbar Game Table by Edward Wormley

$14,000

Dunbar Game Table by Edward Wormley

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A marble top game / center table with mahogany pedestal and leather covered base with brass detailing. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Matching pair available.

Category

1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Marble

Edward Wormley Dunbar End Table with Shelf, 2 Available
Edward Wormley Dunbar End Table with Shelf, 2 Available

Edward Wormley Dunbar End Table with Shelf, 2 Available

$3,600 / item

Edward Wormley Dunbar End Table with Shelf, 2 Available

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in New York, NY

A mahogany end table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Two (2) available. Priced individually. USA, circa 1950. Refinished in an ebony stain. Dimensions: L 28" L × 19" D × 22" H.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Vintage Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sliding Door Sideboard
Vintage Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sliding Door Sideboard

Vintage Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sliding Door Sideboard

$4,850

Vintage Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sliding Door Sideboard

By Edward Wormley

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This Edward Wormley for Dunbar sideboard is a quintessential example of mid-century modern sophistication. Celebrated for his ability to blend historical elegance with contemporary m...

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

Materials

Mahogany

Edward Wormley Dunbar Alexandria Armchairs, Mahogany & Walnut, 1960
Edward Wormley Dunbar Alexandria Armchairs, Mahogany & Walnut, 1960

Edward Wormley Dunbar Alexandria Armchairs, Mahogany & Walnut, 1960

$18,000 / set

Edward Wormley Dunbar Alexandria Armchairs, Mahogany & Walnut, 1960

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Alexandria" Arm Chairs, Model 6004, circa 1960, mahogany and walnut frame with burgundy vinyl seat, "Edward Wormley for Dunbar" label to underside....

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Upholstery, Mahogany, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection Chair and Footstool, C. 1950s
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection Chair and Footstool, C. 1950s

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection Chair and Footstool, C. 1950s

$8,800

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection Chair and Footstool, C. 1950s

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Westport, CT

Historic set of lounge chair and ottoman designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950-1959. Completely restored, reupholstered in embossed velvet by Holly Hunt. Walnut refinishe...

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

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Velvet, Walnut

Edward Wormley Mid-Century Three-Seat Sofa in Brown Tufted Fabric
Edward Wormley Mid-Century Three-Seat Sofa in Brown Tufted Fabric

Edward Wormley Mid-Century Three-Seat Sofa in Brown Tufted Fabric

$16,400

Edward Wormley Mid-Century Three-Seat Sofa in Brown Tufted Fabric

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

American mid-century 3-seat sofa with brown button tufted fabric upholstery, and two removable seat cushions resting on a floating wooden base. (EDWARD WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR FURNITURE C...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany Drop Leaf Bar Cart Model 4487, circa 1950
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany Drop Leaf Bar Cart Model 4487, circa 1950

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany Drop Leaf Bar Cart Model 4487, circa 1950

$5,120Sale Price|20% Off

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany Drop Leaf Bar Cart Model 4487, circa 1950

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Saint Louis, MO

This beautiful Dunbar Model 4487 bar cart was designed by Edward Wormley in the early 1950s and features the iconic and whimsical silhouette form made from bent mahogany wood. Dunbar produced some of the most elegant and sought after midcentury furnishings of the time, and this bar cart exemplifies the merger of artful design with function. The bentwood frame is complimented by curved drop leaves that add counter space for preparing your favorite cocktails or for displaying tasty hors d'oeuvres. The top shelf is made of glass - which makes clean up easy and worry free with no risk of staining. Ready to serve? Bottom trays are removable for presentation and for serving your guests. Casters make it easy to roll the bar cart up to center stage for entertaining and returning it to its desired place. In terms of finish and condition, this 1950s Dunbar bar cart...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley Woven Front Chest by Dunbar, Mahogany & Nickel, 1950s
Edward Wormley Woven Front Chest by Dunbar, Mahogany & Nickel, 1950s

Edward Wormley Woven Front Chest by Dunbar, Mahogany & Nickel, 1950s

$12,500

Edward Wormley Woven Front Chest by Dunbar, Mahogany & Nickel, 1950s

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in New York, NY

Edward Wormley Woven Front Chest by Dunbar, Mahogany & Nickel, 1950s. Medium scale commode, No. 4465, with two woven front sliding doors, two top ext...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Nickel

Pair of Edward Wormley "Bucket Seat" Leather and Mahogany Club Chairs
Pair of Edward Wormley "Bucket Seat" Leather and Mahogany Club Chairs

Pair of Edward Wormley "Bucket Seat" Leather and Mahogany Club Chairs

$4,125Sale Price / set|44% Off

Pair of Edward Wormley "Bucket Seat" Leather and Mahogany Club Chairs

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar camel leather and mahogany armchairs. Original channeled leather seats and backs with mahogany legs and stretchers. Rare design from Wormley and Dun...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Edward Wormley Model 6026 Mahogany Display Cabinet for Dunbar, 1966
Edward Wormley Model 6026 Mahogany Display Cabinet for Dunbar, 1966

Edward Wormley Model 6026 Mahogany Display Cabinet for Dunbar, 1966

$10,000

Edward Wormley Model 6026 Mahogany Display Cabinet for Dunbar, 1966

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

An exceptional Model 6026 display cabinet designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, executed in walnut with glass, brass detailing and a rich dark Finish 75. The architectural design i...

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

Materials

Brass

Edward Worley Tufted Bench for Dunbar Furniture
Edward Worley Tufted Bench for Dunbar Furniture

Edward Worley Tufted Bench for Dunbar Furniture

$4,800

Edward Worley Tufted Bench for Dunbar Furniture

By Edward Wormley

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Edward Wormley Tufted Brass Bench Re-Upholstered in White Boucle Fabric Paper label and Big D Furniture metal Tag

Category

1950s American Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

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

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 Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

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 Edward Wormley Furniture

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Velvet, Mahogany

Edward Wormley 5-Drawer Chest, Mid-Century Wood, Dunbar, USA, 1950s
Edward Wormley 5-Drawer Chest, Mid-Century Wood, Dunbar, USA, 1950s

Edward Wormley 5-Drawer Chest, Mid-Century Wood, Dunbar, USA, 1950s

$9,700

Edward Wormley 5-Drawer Chest, Mid-Century Wood, Dunbar, USA, 1950s

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

American mid-century wooden chest of drawers with 5 drawers with oval cutout drawer pulls, resting on a pedestal base. (EDWARD WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR FURNITURE COMPANY NEW WORLD COLLECTION)

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bar Cart
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bar Cart

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bar Cart

$5,800

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bar Cart

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A walnut bar cart with laminated sliding drop top. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. 27.5 closed 53.25 open

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1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Dunbar Dining Table by Edward Wormley
Dunbar Dining Table by Edward Wormley

Dunbar Dining Table by Edward Wormley

$12,000

Dunbar Dining Table by Edward Wormley

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A beautifully grained walnut dining table with leather wrapped feet. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Table measures 60" diameter and has a 20" leaf.

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1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cabinet
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cabinet

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cabinet

$2,000

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cabinet

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Denton, TX

Two Edward Wormley cabinets with corrugated wood sliding doors and center drawer section in a grey brown finish Each cabinet is 20" deep by 49" wide by 31.25 high.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Four Edward Wormley Precedent by Drexel Dining Chairs 239-4 8 Available
Four Edward Wormley Precedent by Drexel Dining Chairs 239-4 8 Available

Four Edward Wormley Precedent by Drexel Dining Chairs 239-4 8 Available

$2,880Sale Price / set|20% Off

Four Edward Wormley Precedent by Drexel Dining Chairs 239-4 8 Available

By Edward Wormley

Located in Pasadena, TX

Edward Wormley designed for Precedent Side Chairs series 239-4 in 1947, neoclassical area. Set of 4 dining chairs, solid wood construction, natural finish. 8 available

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1940s American Neoclassical Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Wood

Early Edward Wormley Step End Tables / Nightstands for Dunbar
Early Edward Wormley Step End Tables / Nightstands for Dunbar

Early Edward Wormley Step End Tables / Nightstands for Dunbar

$4,950 / set

Early Edward Wormley Step End Tables / Nightstands for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Early Edward Wormley step end tables for Dunbar.

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

Materials

Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bi-fold Cabinet #815 in Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bi-fold Cabinet #815 in Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bi-fold Cabinet #815 in Walnut

$2,675

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bi-fold Cabinet #815 in Walnut

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Fraser, MI

Please feel free to reach out for efficient shipping quote to your zip. Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bi-fold Cabinet #815 in Walnut.

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1960s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Magnificent Pentagonal Edward Wormley Dunbar Bronze Side Table Mid-Century
Magnificent Pentagonal Edward Wormley Dunbar Bronze Side Table Mid-Century

Magnificent Pentagonal Edward Wormley Dunbar Bronze Side Table Mid-Century

$6,500

Magnificent Pentagonal Edward Wormley Dunbar Bronze Side Table Mid-Century

By Edward Wormley

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Magnificent Dunbar side table with a round smoked glass top, flared bronze supports, and a pentagonal dark ash base on round feet, designed by Edward Wormley, . This piece measures...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Edward Wormley Book Case Designed for Dunbar, circa 1953
Edward Wormley Book Case Designed for Dunbar, circa 1953

Edward Wormley Book Case Designed for Dunbar, circa 1953

$2,016Sale Price|22% Off

Edward Wormley Book Case Designed for Dunbar, circa 1953

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Camden, ME

Tapering three-shelved walnut bookcase/plate stand designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Green Dunbar Berne, Indiana metal tag is on the reverse. The bookcase is in excellent cond...

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

Materials

Walnut

Dunbar Parsons End Table by Edward Wormley
Dunbar Parsons End Table by Edward Wormley

Dunbar Parsons End Table by Edward Wormley

$1,250

Dunbar Parsons End Table by Edward Wormley

By Edward Wormley

Located in St. Louis, MO

Edward Wormley for Dunbar end table.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Rosewood Toadstool
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Rosewood Toadstool

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Rosewood Toadstool

$5,195

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Rosewood Toadstool

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Rosewood Toadstool This ottoman measures: 14.75 wide x 14.75 deep x 19.5 inches high Excellent Vintage Condition. We take our photos in a con...

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

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Dunbar Cocktail Table
Dunbar Cocktail Table

Dunbar Cocktail Table

$2,720Sale Price|20% Off

Dunbar Cocktail Table

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

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 ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Brass

Rare Pair of Slipper Benches by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Rare Pair of Slipper Benches by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Rare Pair of Slipper Benches by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$12,000 / set

Rare Pair of Slipper Benches by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A rare pair of petite slipper benches with Ash legs and new mohair upholstery. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.

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1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mohair

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

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

Edward Wormley Mr. lounge Chair and Ottoman
Edward Wormley Mr. lounge Chair and Ottoman

Edward Wormley Mr. lounge Chair and Ottoman

$7,500

Edward Wormley Mr. lounge Chair and Ottoman

By Edward Wormley

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mr Chair and Ottoman Tapering steel legs ottoman is 13"h x 25" x 29"

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1950s American Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage Rosewood Tambour Door Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
Vintage Rosewood Tambour Door Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s

Vintage Rosewood Tambour Door Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s

$12,500

Vintage Rosewood Tambour Door Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in North Hollywood, CA

An exceptional example of American mid-century design, this iconic Model #452 executive desk was designed by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar in 1957. Showcasing a refined balance of for...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Brass

Rare Pair of Antler Armchairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Rare Pair of Antler Armchairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Rare Pair of Antler Armchairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$9,500 / set

Rare Pair of Antler Armchairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

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

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1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Slipper Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Slipper Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Slipper Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$3,400Sale Price|22% Off

Slipper Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in New York, NY

Slipper chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. USA, circa 1950. Signed with brass tag. Features tufted back with piping. Original f...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of Edward Wormley for Drexel Arm Chairs - Precedent Collection
Pair of Edward Wormley for Drexel Arm Chairs - Precedent Collection

Pair of Edward Wormley for Drexel Arm Chairs - Precedent Collection

$2,500 / set

Pair of Edward Wormley for Drexel Arm Chairs - Precedent Collection

By Edward Wormley

Located in St. Louis, MO

Pair of Edward Wormley for Drexel dining arm chairs for his Precedent Collection circa 1950s, can be used as occasional chairs. Silver Elm refinished in a dark espresso with new tan...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Elm

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Brass Leg Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Brass Leg Lounge Chairs and Ottoman

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Brass Leg Lounge Chairs and Ottoman

$10,900 / set

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Brass Leg Lounge Chairs and Ottoman

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A wonderful pair of chairs with accompanying ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Features a generous and comfortable seat, button back, and solid brass tapered legs. Rare to find s...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany Wall Mirror
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany Wall Mirror

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany Wall Mirror

$2,595

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany Wall Mirror

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany Wall Mirror This mirror measures: 23.5 wide x 3.5 deep x 29.5 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show ...

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

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

Edward Wormley Thebes Stools
Edward Wormley Thebes Stools

Edward Wormley Thebes Stools

$8,800 / set

Edward Wormley Thebes Stools

By Edward Wormley

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Edward Wormley stools model #5002. Manufactured by Dunbar. Original olive green leather.

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1950s American Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Edward Wormley Sofa, Edward Wormley Estate Weston Ct
Edward Wormley Sofa, Edward Wormley Estate Weston Ct

Edward Wormley Sofa, Edward Wormley Estate Weston Ct

$16,500

Edward Wormley Sofa, Edward Wormley Estate Weston Ct

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Westport, CT

Edward Wormley, three-seat sofa polished brass leg from Wormley Weston Ct estate. Chenille fabric, model 5512.

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

Materials

Brass

Restored Pair of Chests by Edward Wormley, circa 1947
Restored Pair of Chests by Edward Wormley, circa 1947

Restored Pair of Chests by Edward Wormley, circa 1947

$12,500 / set

Restored Pair of Chests by Edward Wormley, circa 1947

By Edward Wormley, Drexel

Located in Atlanta, GA

A beautiful pair of Modern chests by Edward Wormley for Drexel, circa 1947. Expertly constructed in silver elm and finished in cream lacquer. The functional size and scale allow for ...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Brass

Early Labeled Mahogany Dunbar Edward Wormley Dining Table
Early Labeled Mahogany Dunbar Edward Wormley Dining Table

Early Labeled Mahogany Dunbar Edward Wormley Dining Table

$8,700

Early Labeled Mahogany Dunbar Edward Wormley Dining Table

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Sarasota, FL

Stunning very early label Dunbar table designed by Edward Wormley. In stunning mahogany. Labeled to the underside Dunbar in an early tag dating to pre 1940. Comes with 2 leaves. F...

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1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Lacquered Walnut Barrel Chair By Edward Wormley For Drexel
Mid-Century Lacquered Walnut Barrel Chair By Edward Wormley For Drexel

Mid-Century Lacquered Walnut Barrel Chair By Edward Wormley For Drexel

$3,800

Mid-Century Lacquered Walnut Barrel Chair By Edward Wormley For Drexel

By Drexel, Edward Wormley

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-cenutry barrel chair designed by Edward Wormley for Drexel, Precedent Collection features a black lacquered walnut frame with off-white cords that are woven into the back as an i...

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

Materials

Fabric, Walnut, Cord

Rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sideboard
Rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sideboard

Rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sideboard

$13,500

Rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sideboard

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

This is a beautifully restored sideboard by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. The cabinet has plenty of storage and is executed in a rich mahogany with darker banded wood on edges. Cabinets...

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

Materials

Mahogany

Eight Edward Wormley Mahogany, Leather and Brass Dining Chairs
Eight Edward Wormley Mahogany, Leather and Brass Dining Chairs

Eight Edward Wormley Mahogany, Leather and Brass Dining Chairs

$9,200Sale Price / set|20% Off

Eight Edward Wormley Mahogany, Leather and Brass Dining Chairs

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Set of eight mahogany wood and apricot leather curved panel back dining chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Set is comprised of two arm chairs and six...

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1950s American Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair Restored
Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair Restored

Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair Restored

$4,500

Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair Restored

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Dunbar Mid-Century Modern lounge chair on solid brass cone shape legs by Edward Wormley.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar 5628T Walnut and Tiffany Tile Side Tables - Pair
Edward Wormley for Dunbar 5628T Walnut and Tiffany Tile Side Tables - Pair

Edward Wormley for Dunbar 5628T Walnut and Tiffany Tile Side Tables - Pair

$12,347 / set

Edward Wormley for Dunbar 5628T Walnut and Tiffany Tile Side Tables - Pair

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar 5628T Walnut and Tiffany Tile Side Tables - Pair Each side table measures: 20.75 wide x 25 deep x 23.75 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in ...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany Expanding Dining Table - 2 Leaves
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany Expanding Dining Table - 2 Leaves

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany Expanding Dining Table - 2 Leaves

$6,495 / set

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany Expanding Dining Table - 2 Leaves

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves This table measures: 70 wide x 42 deep x 29 inches high, with a chair clearance of 27.25 inches, ...

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Edward Wormley Cerused Oak Cabinet for Dunbar, 1950s USA
Edward Wormley Cerused Oak Cabinet for Dunbar, 1950s USA

Edward Wormley Cerused Oak Cabinet for Dunbar, 1950s USA

$7,500

Edward Wormley Cerused Oak Cabinet for Dunbar, 1950s USA

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Absolutely stunning cerused Oak cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Made in the 1950s USA. The bottom of cabinet is a plinth base wrapped in black leather. Two wavy sliding plank...

Category

1950s American Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Leather, Oak

Set of Matching Mirrors by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
Set of Matching Mirrors by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s

Set of Matching Mirrors by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s

$7,600 / set

Set of Matching Mirrors by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Westport, CT

Rare set of matching mirrors designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950s. Mahogany framing and caning fully restored. Original mirrors i...

Category

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

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Edward Wormley Cerused Oak Cabinet for Dunbar, 1950s USA
Edward Wormley Cerused Oak Cabinet for Dunbar, 1950s USA

Edward Wormley Cerused Oak Cabinet for Dunbar, 1950s USA

$4,400

Edward Wormley Cerused Oak Cabinet for Dunbar, 1950s USA

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous oak cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Made in the 1950s and still a beautiful and practical piece today. Newly refinished in a cerused Oak, making the wood maintain its ...

Category

1950s American Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent End Tables
Pair of Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent End Tables

Pair of Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent End Tables

$2,400 / set

Pair of Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent End Tables

By Edward Wormley, Drexel

Located in Buffalo, NY

Refined simplicity designed by Edward Wormley for Drexel. The end tables are part of the Precedent collection that he produced in the 1950s. Professionally restored, stunning off whi...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Brass

Set of Palle Suenson Side Table in Solid Teak with Edward Wormley Armchairs
Set of Palle Suenson Side Table in Solid Teak with Edward Wormley Armchairs

Set of Palle Suenson Side Table in Solid Teak with Edward Wormley Armchairs

$6,450 / set

Set of Palle Suenson Side Table in Solid Teak with Edward Wormley Armchairs

By Edward Wormley, Robert Sonneman

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Palle Suenson, side table, teak, Denmark, c. 1940 Striking Scandinavian Modern side table by Danish architect and designer Palle Suenson (1904-1987). This particular table is spec...

Category

1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Metal

Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Rosewood and Mahogany Rolltop Desk
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Rosewood and Mahogany Rolltop Desk

Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Rosewood and Mahogany Rolltop Desk

$11,500

Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Rosewood and Mahogany Rolltop Desk

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A beautiful Dunbar roll top desk designed by Edward Wormley.. It features two roll top tambour sections and a center flat section. There are three...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley Slipper Sofa for Dunbar
Edward Wormley Slipper Sofa for Dunbar

Edward Wormley Slipper Sofa for Dunbar

$7,500

Edward Wormley Slipper Sofa for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Denton, TX

Edward Wormley slipper sofa for Dunbar with off white upholstery and ebonized bentwood legs. Older restoration.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Bentwood, Upholstery

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Angled Ottoman
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Angled Ottoman

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Angled Ottoman

$2,800

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Angled Ottoman

By Edward Wormley

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

An Edward Wormley fro Dunbar angled ottoman #5701 in original black leather. Ash frame.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Pair of Janus Collection Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar – Model 5705
Pair of Janus Collection Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar – Model 5705

Pair of Janus Collection Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar – Model 5705

$8,800 / set

Pair of Janus Collection Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar – Model 5705

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of Janus Collection Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar – Model 5705 An exceptional pair of all-original lounge chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, part of his ...

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Dunbar ArmChair 5513 and Ottoman by Edward Wormley. Great Original Fabric!
Dunbar ArmChair 5513 and Ottoman by Edward Wormley. Great Original Fabric!

Dunbar ArmChair 5513 and Ottoman by Edward Wormley. Great Original Fabric!

$6,850 / set

Dunbar ArmChair 5513 and Ottoman by Edward Wormley. Great Original Fabric!

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Kansas City, MO

Outstanding example of the Dunbar armchair model 5513 and matching ottoman. Both pieces retain the original fabric with the foam cushioning expertly replaced. The frames have been ...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6

$5,847 / set

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 20 wide x 22.5 deep x 31.25 high, with a seat height of 18.5 inches Each captains ...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Gorgeous Restored Set of 8 Cane Dining Chairs by Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1948
Gorgeous Restored Set of 8 Cane Dining Chairs by Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1948

Gorgeous Restored Set of 8 Cane Dining Chairs by Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1948

$67,000 / set

Gorgeous Restored Set of 8 Cane Dining Chairs by Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1948

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Atlanta, GA

The rarest of the rare: an exceptional, meticulously restored set of eight (8) cane back Klismos dining chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture, circa 1948. A set of this magnitude is the collector's equivalent to capturing a Purple Unicorn. Expertly crafted solid walnut construction with stellar lines and detail. Finished in a dark walnut stain - aged to absolute perfection. Delicate cane panel inset back. Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and coveted chair...

Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair of Arm Chairs or Lounge Chairs, 1950s
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair of Arm Chairs or Lounge Chairs, 1950s

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair of Arm Chairs or Lounge Chairs, 1950s

$3,250 / set

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair of Arm Chairs or Lounge Chairs, 1950s

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Hamburg, PA

A classic pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar armchairs. Edward Wormley always saw furniture as expressions of personality and as a paired-down concept for detail of architecture and g...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

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.

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