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

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Upholstery, Wood

Edward Wormley Teardrop Chairs for Dunbar, Model 5106
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Edward Wormley design "Teardrop" lounge chairs, Model 5106 for Dunbar Furniture. Uniques shape chairs newly upholstered on polished and lacquered solid brass legs, ready to install.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Brass

Pair of 1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cane back Chairs model 5700a
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Pair of 1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cane back Chairs model 5700a. The continuous laminated ash legs wrap around the entire chair and form t...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Bouclé, Mahogany

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

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Birdseye Maple, Rosewood

Mid Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Model 4906 Large Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in West Hartford, CT
Iconic large Edward Wormley for Dunbar with brass legs model 4906 sofa that measures 100 inches wide and still retains its original light green textured fabric in good condition. It ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Fabric, Textile, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Three Nesting Tables in Sap Walnut
By Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Beautiful set of three nesting tables designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with SAP walnut tops, and picked mahogany frames. Model number 4783, which denotes they were designed in 1...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Mahogany, Walnut

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

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Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Table Bench with Brass Magazine Display
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dunbar coffee table or bench (Model 5933a) with built-in brass rods for suspending magazines. One other option is to recess a glass top over the rods to use as table surface. Signed ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Barrel Chair, 1940s
By Edward Wormley
Located in Coronado, CA
This large, chunky barrel chair was designed by Edward Wormley and manufactured by Dunbar in the late 1940s. The plump rounded body sits on a round walnut plinth base which also feat...
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1940s American Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Settees in New Upholstery
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
We have updated these great looking settees in a new black and off-white chenille weave. The sofas are very comfortable with new foam. Bases are mahogany platforms that have been ref...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Serving Cart # 242-9 By Edward Wormley for Drexel, 1947
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
1947 Serving Cart by Edward Wormley for Precedent for Drexel. Factory no. 252-5 Stenciled label Additional information: Materials: Elm Documentation: Signed Origin: United States Pe...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

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Elm

Edward Wormley Walnut Coffee Table with Stone Inlay for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edward Wormley extending coffee table for Dunbar, c.1960s, USA. The walnut table features a brass edge detailing around all sides of table. Once extended the table reveals two stone ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Stone, Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Chair and Ottoman on Casters 1965
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Chair and Ottoman on Casters 1965 Reupholstered Classic lounge chair and ottoman designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, featuring original brass Shep...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar (Signed) Janus Chairs
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar (Signed) Janus Chairs These were reupholstered at one point. May desire to have these reupholstered. Beautiful natural wood grain. Some wear to...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Dining Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Dining Table This dining table measures: 52 wide x 52 deep x 29.25 inches high, with a chair clearance of 28.25 inches All pieces of furniture...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Wood

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

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Upholstery, Mahogany

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.
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1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Mahogany

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, Ingenious designmmm Great label explaining colors, Fern, Pompeiian Red and Maple Sugar...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Metal

Four Swivel Stools / Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of four Edward Wormley for Dunbar swiveling stools / chairs with mahogany legs and chrome sabots. Fully restored and upholstered in Holly Hun...
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1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Fabric

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Modular Console Table Circa 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Beautiful set of tables designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Architectural and Mid Century Modern in design. Tables have a simple elegant design. Both tables are marked. One long short console table...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

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Formica, Ash

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Expandable Green & Green Dining Table
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare expandable dining table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Known as the Greene & Greene table for its crafted look with exposed tenons. The table folds open on the ends an...
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1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Walnut

Trapezoid Top Wormley for Dunbar Coffee Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural trapezoid coffee table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Roll Top Writing Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1960s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A stately and elegant rosewood and mahogany campaign desk having three drawers and two rosewood roll-top compartments flanking a central writing surface with a flip-down back splash,...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Brass

Four Thebes Stools by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of four Thebes stools designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Mahogany bases with lacquered ebony finish. Newer custom upholstery.
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1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Mahogany

A Fine Edward Wormley Coffee Table for Dunbar in Exotic Burl
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

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Burl

Rocking Chaise Lounge by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An adjustable rocking chaise with caned seat and back with bent ash frame and a cushion upholstered in grey savak with natural leather welting.  
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Wool, Cane, Ash

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

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Wood

Uncommon Edward Wormley for Dunbar Flip Top Coffee Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Flip top coffee table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. In a dark espresso finish with brass capped feet. Table top starts at a 27” by 18” s...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

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Brass

84" Vintage Edward Wormley for Dunbar Executive Credenza
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
7' vintage Edward Wormley for Dunbar executive desk and credenza In 1931 Leander Dunbar realized the need to create furniture...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

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Bronze

Edward Wormley Pair of Armchairs in Green Velvet Upholstery
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, pair of armchairs, beech, velvet, United States, 1960s These armchairs are designed by Edward Wormley for the furniture company Dunbar in the sixties. The...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Velvet, Beech

Square Raffia Mirror by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A square mahogany wall mirror with a woven raffia boarder.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Mahogany, Glass, Raffia

Edward Wormley for Dunbar 4-Piece Black Lacquer Asian Modern Modular Credenza
By John Stuart Inc., Dunbar Furniture, Renzo Rutili, Edward Wormley
Located in Chattanooga, TN
At 8' 4" long, this modular credenza by Dunbar is a sight to behold. The fusion of British Colonial, Far East, Regency and Modern create a distinctive harmony, rarely found in such t...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Sofa By Edward Wormley For Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This classic mid-century modern sofa was designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture circa the 1950s. It features a long low profile with fully upholstered frame and cushions in ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

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Linen, Upholstery, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Armchairs, Pair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of Edward Wormley, signed Dunbar armchairs (to underside) known as "Edward's Chair," these handsome examples have stained oak frames and stainless steel stretchers. Very high qu...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Leather, Oak

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Coffee Table
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus coffee table. The table is walnut with a geometric shape and the centre has five, round, Tiffany Studios glas...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Walnut, Glass

Wormley Designed Precedent Credenza by Drexel
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in New York, NY
Impressive credenza, sideboard, server, designed by Edward Wormley, made by Drexel as part of the classic Precedent line. The cabinet features center bank of five drawers, flanked by...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

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Metal

Excellent Rosewood Roll Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Classic roll top desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with leather footrest. This stately executive desk is beautifully constructed of rosewood and mahogany. With two sliding roll-tops,...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Brass

Early Edward Wormley Dunbar Long Oriental Cork Coffee Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Early Edward Wormley Dunbar long oriental cork coffee table. Early green rectangular label attached. This version of this table is rarer in the longer length. Measures: 62" x 14.7...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

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Cork

Pair of Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of mahogany based slipper chairs upholstered in a champagne silk velvet. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully restored.
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1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5460 MCM TAWI Wood Dining Table with 3 Leaves
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5460 Mid Century TAWI Wood Expanding Dining Table with 3 Leaves This table measures: 84 wide x 42 deep x 29.5 inches high, with a chair clearance of ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

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Wood

PAIR OF 5762 ARMCHAIRS FOR DUNBAR Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Forest, BE
Edward Wormley was an American designer of modern furniture. In 1926, he briefly studied at the Art Institute of Chicago, but had to leave after three terms due to financial issues. ...
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1950s American Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Leather, Wood

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

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Glass, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Nightstand, 1960
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Nightstand, 1960’s. Original great condition with 4 leuvered drawers, velvet lined jewelry divider in top drawer and base is wrapped in leather. Measures 2...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Leather, Velvet, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Triangular Coffee Table
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A triangular coffee table with burled Carpethian elm top and walnut legs with brass caps. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
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1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Elm, Mahogany

Pair of Edward Wormley Walnut Side Tables for Dunbar, 1974
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Hamburg, PA
These exquisite Dunbar walnut side tables, designed by the legendary Edward Wormley, epitomize Mid-Century Modern sophistication. Crafted with rich walnut grain and a polished finish...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Walnut

Pair of Tall Travertine End Tables by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of tall wedge shaped travertine top tables with mahogany bases and leather wrapped feet. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
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1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Travertine

Dunbar Nesting Tables
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Highland, IN
Later production Dunbar, this Edward Wormley design has been updated with glass tops which works beautifully with this nesting configuration, allowing the smaller table to be seen re...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Glass, Mahogany

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

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Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Thebes Stool
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
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

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Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Midcentury Travertine Wedge Tables, Pair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar midcentury travertine wedge tables - pair. Each table measures: 17.25 wide x 27.25 deep x 21.25 inches high. All pieces of furniture can be had in wha...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Travertine

Handsome Edward Wormley Precedent Collection Bar Cart, Mid-Century Modern
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent collection bar cart. Original light finish with textured glass top and tapered legs on casters. This piece is in vintage condition and do...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Elm

Pair of Petite Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Slipper Benches"
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Rarely seen pair of petite "Slipper benches" model #684 designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Newly upholstered frames on zebra wood legs.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Textile, Zebra Wood

Wardrobe Cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An asymmetrical dresser in solid walnut with exposed finger jointed joinery, having a shelved compartment accessed by bi-fold doors flanked by a b...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Chair / Bench
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A bench / side chair designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Mahogany base with rosewood stretchers. Fully restored and upholstered in Holly Hunt fabric.
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1960s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Fabric

Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Collection Coffee Table
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An early, modernist Edward Wormley for Drexel coffee table in a trapezoid shape made for the Precedent Collection.  
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

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Wood

Set of Four Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare set of four cane back dining chairs with mahogany frames. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Beautifully restored.
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1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Cane

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 All pieces of furnitur...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sideboard, Rare Model
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 has 4 front doors...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

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Mahogany

Midcentury #5526 Wormley Dunbar Armless Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pasadena, TX
Wormley has pioneered in a broad field of design, he was one of those unique designers who was sensitive to the interplay involved in selling modernism and still preserving the nostalgic touch of intimacy, warmth, and detail. Wormley attended the Art Institute of Chicago in 1926. After attending there he worked for Marshall Field`s Design Studio in 1930, and then a year later he began working for Dunbar. His collaboration with Dunbar made him a household name for decades. His first Dunbar chairs, produced in 1932, were reproductions of antique designs, but when they became popular Wormley augmented the set with new pieces to form a full line of furniture for almost every room in the house. He was given a contract under which he would produce two lines of furniture each year, one traditional and one modern 5526 Knowland vintage 6 ft midcentury Dunbar armless sofa...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Wool

Architectural Walnut and Black Laminate Console by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in North Miami, FL
Architectural table No. 5403 in walnut with black laminate top and shelves designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Walnut, Laminate

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.
Questions About Edward Wormley Furniture
  • 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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