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

Remarkable Set of 10 Iconic Cane Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c 1950

$80,000 / set

Remarkable Set of 10 Iconic Cane Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c 1950

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Atlanta, GA

The rarest of the rare: an exceptional, meticulously restored set of ten (10) Iconic modern cane dining chairs by the esteemed Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture, circa 1950. Single...

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1950s American Organic Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Swivel Chair, C. 1950s

$6,000

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Swivel Chair, C. 1950s

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Westport, CT

A swivel lounge chair designed by the iconic Edward Wormely for Dunbar Furniture, circa 1950-1959. Completely restored, fitted with new high-grade hand cut foam with all insides full...

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

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar Saber Leg Dining Chair

$1,150

Rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar Saber Leg Dining Chair

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Fraser, MI

Rare saber leg dining chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Listing is for 1 chair. Unrestored condition.

Category

1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Writing Desk By Edward Wormley For Dunbar

$12,500

Writing Desk By Edward Wormley For Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Beautiful and rare walnut desk designed by Edward Wormley, manufactured by Dunbar ca' 1950's. Single drawer, dark walnut original finish, with nice graining. Edges are raised to give...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Remarkable Set of 12 Iconic Cane Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c 1950

$96,000 / set

Remarkable Set of 12 Iconic Cane Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c 1950

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Atlanta, GA

The rarest of the rare: an exceptional, meticulously restored set of twelve (12) Iconic modern cane dining chairs by the esteemed Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture, circa 1950. Sin...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Pair of Parson End Tables by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with hand painted tiles

$7,000 / set

Pair of Parson End Tables by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with hand painted tiles

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Parson End Tables by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with hand-painted tiles by Artist Maire Linna Wood frame with six hand-painted inset tiles depicting gnarled trees. This is the...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Woven Front Cabinet

$16,000

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Woven Front Cabinet

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A large mahogany cabinet with woven bleached rosewood sliding doors on original brass legs. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.

Category

1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Rosewood Coffee Table

$3,895

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Rosewood Coffee Table

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Rosewood Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 70 wide x 19 deep x 17 inches high Good Vintage Condition - Coffee Tables has Minor Stain We...

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

Materials

Rosewood

Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$5,800

Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A mahogany desk with brass hardware and floating glass shelf. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.

Category

1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Remarkable Set of 12 Vintage Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley

$99,000 / set

Remarkable Set of 12 Vintage Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Atlanta, GA

The rarest of the rare: an exceptional, meticulously restored set of twelve (12) cane back Klismos dining chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture, circa 1948. A set of this mag...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Pair Of High-Back Armchairs By Edward Wormley For Dunbar

$7,200 / set

Pair Of High-Back Armchairs By Edward Wormley For Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This elegant pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs were designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture circa 1950s. These stylish chairs feature tapered high backs with a slight curv...

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

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Stool or Ottoman with Parson Legs & Tufted Seat

$1,750

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Stool or Ottoman with Parson Legs & Tufted Seat

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in St. Louis, MO

Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar Stool or ottoman. This elegant stool has dark mahogany parson legs with an inside radius and original off white tufted upholstery. Origin...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Custom Settee

$2,400

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Custom Settee

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Denton, TX

This assemblage of three chairs into a settee with bentwood arms was custom ordered by Stephens Financial for their office in Michigan. New upholstery may be desired.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Ash, Rosewood

Set of 4 Edward Wormley Mid-Century Side Chairs with Caned Backs

$12,000 / set

Set of 4 Edward Wormley Mid-Century Side Chairs with Caned Backs

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 4 American Mid-Century side chairs with light wooden frames, solid wooden seats, and caned backs. (EDWARD WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR FURNITURE COMPANY...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Wood

Dunbar Rosewood High Chest with Brass Ring Drop Pulls

$6,600

Dunbar Rosewood High Chest with Brass Ring Drop Pulls

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern five drawer Dunbar chest by Ed Wormley. Rosewood mahogany two-tone combination. Brass ring drop pulls.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Edward Wormley Mid-Century Lacquered Dark Wood Side Tables

$13,500 / set

Pair of Edward Wormley Mid-Century Lacquered Dark Wood Side Tables

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of American Mid-Century end / side tables with lacquered dark wooden frames with a square top and lower shelf supported by four square legs. (EDWARD...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Edward Wormley Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Dunbar, USA 1960s

$4,684Sale Price / set|20% Off

Edward Wormley Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Dunbar, USA 1960s

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Berlin, DE

Edward Wormley lounge chair with ottoman by Dunbar, USA 1960s Dunbar lounge chair with ottoman. The measurements given apply to the Lounge Chair. The ottoman measures 60cm depth, 60...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Flip-Top Serving or Bar Cart

$3,500

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Flip-Top Serving or Bar Cart

By Edward Wormley

Located in St. Louis, MO

Description: Serving cart, two drawers, base in mahogany with brass castors, top in walnut with flip-top for extra serving surface, gold Dunbar label, model number 215, white laminat...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

Pair of Dunbar Wingback Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley

$26,500 / set

Pair of Dunbar Wingback Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Dallas, TX

A rare pair of Dunbar Wingback Model 6016 lounge chairs in sculpted mahogany and woven cane designed by Edward Wormley. An updated take on the classic wingback design, delivering an ...

Category

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

Materials

Velvet, Cane, Wood

Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Mid Century Slipper Lounge Chairs - Pair

$4,347 / set

Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Mid Century Slipper Lounge Chairs - Pair

By Drexel, Edward Wormley

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Mid Century Slipper Lounge Chairs - Pair Each lounge chair measures: 24 wide x 29 deep x 31 high, with a seat height of 16.25 inches All pieces ...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Slipper Lounge Chairs

$8,925 / set

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Slipper Lounge Chairs

By Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar slipper lounge chairs. 1941 Design, Model 2424b solid Bleached mahogany legs reupholstered with great plains cotton fabric.

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Mahogany, Wood

Vintage Dunbar Nesting Tables in Sap Walnut ca' 1950's

$750 / set

Vintage Dunbar Nesting Tables in Sap Walnut ca' 1950's

By Edward Wormley

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A classic set of three nesting tables by Edward Wormley for Dunbar ca' 1950's. Sap walnut with nice patina. Natural tops with contrasting dark walnut frames. Largest table measures 2...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Travertine & Sculpted Walnut Sheaf of Wheat Table

$3,070

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Travertine & Sculpted Walnut Sheaf of Wheat Table

By Edward Wormley

Located in West Hollywood, CA

An exceptional “Sheaf of Wheat” side table attributed to Edward Wormley for Dunbar, showcasing the sculptural harmony and refined craftsmanship that defined mid-century American desi...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Travertine

Stellar ALL ARM Set of 8 Vintage Cane Dining Chairs by Wormley for Dunbar

$76,000 / set

Stellar ALL ARM Set of 8 Vintage Cane Dining Chairs by Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Atlanta, GA

The rarest of the rare, an exceptional, meticulously restored set of eight (8) cane back Klismos ARM dining chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture, circa 1948. A set of this m...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Rare Janus Cabinet in the Style of Greene & Greene

$5,000

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Rare Janus Cabinet in the Style of Greene & Greene

By Edward Wormley

Located in St. Louis, MO

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Rare Janus cabinet, model 5811 This Janus collection piece is highly influenced by the Greene & Greene designed Arts and Crafts period furniture...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Brass

Dunbar Mahogany Console Table

$4,000

Dunbar Mahogany Console Table

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Denton, TX

Parsons style simple console table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar furniture company. This classic style is always relevant.

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Edward Wormley Bleached Mahogany Reeded Curule Leg Table

$4,750

Edward Wormley Bleached Mahogany Reeded Curule Leg Table

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

An uncommon and early Edward Wormley design for Dunbar, this reeded Curule leg end table has a three-sided gallery framed top, three part stretcher connecti...

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1940s American Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Dunbar Nesting Tables in Sap Walnut

$1,250 / set

Dunbar Nesting Tables in Sap Walnut

By Edward Wormley

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A classic set of three nesting tables by Edward Wormley for Dunbar ca' 1950's with original green label. Sap walnut with nice patina.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Edward Wormley For Dunbar "Morris" Lounge Chair

$8,500

Edward Wormley For Dunbar "Morris" Lounge Chair

By Edward Wormley

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar multi position recliner known as the "Morris" chair. Classic reinterpretation the lounge chair has three positions. Mahogany in dark, original finish...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Dunbar Edward Wormley Polygon End Table

$3,600

Dunbar Edward Wormley Polygon End Table

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in New York, NY

A mahogany end table with polygon top. Made by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. USA, circa 1960. Signed with Dunbar brass tag. Dark brown finish. Dimensions: 20" L × 19" D x 19.5" H. Loc...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Edward Wormley Mid-Century Dunbar End Table with Open Frame Design

$5,500

Edward Wormley Mid-Century Dunbar End Table with Open Frame Design

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century wooden end / side tables with a rectangular top with rounded corners, a pedestal base, and an open frame design. (EDWARD WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR FURNITURE COMPANY)(Si...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tambour Door Chest

$14,500

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tambour Door Chest

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

Not often seen, a fully restored tambour door chest by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. The cabinet features two tambour doors with brass pulls and loads of interior storage. There are fou...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Brass

Curved Front two-Tier Console in Honduran Mahogany by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$5,800

Curved Front two-Tier Console in Honduran Mahogany by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Dallas, TX

Early 1960's sculptural Dunbar Janus Series two-tier Console. Fully restored to the highest possible standard in a satin lacquer finish. Designed by Edward Wormley. Would also serve ...

Category

Early 20th Century Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Sideboard

$5,400Sale Price|55% Off

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Sideboard

By Edward Wormley

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Exqusite 1950s credenza or sideboard by Dunbar. One of the very best mid century American sideboards we’ve ever seen. Designed by Edward Wormley. This is model 5668A. Features 4 s...

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

Materials

Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Interlocking Tables, Coffee / Console

$7,600 / set

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Interlocking Tables, Coffee / Console

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Buffalo, NY

A rare set of nesting tables designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. This set can be arranged together or separately in multiple configurations, cocktail table and console table, Stun...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

Edward Wormley 'In Clover' Red Leather Office Chair, Walnut Base

$15,500

Edward Wormley 'In Clover' Red Leather Office Chair, Walnut Base

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

American mid-century 'In Clover' office / executive chair with a red leather button tufted seat with a high back and scroll arms resting on a rolling / swiveling walnut base with bra...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Lounge Chair

$2,795

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Lounge Chair

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Lounge Chair This lounge chair measures: 29.25 wide x 34.5 deep x 28.25 high, with a seat height of 16.5 and arm height/chair clearance 23 inch...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Two Pairs of Solid Mahogany Stools by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$2,000 / set

Two Pairs of Solid Mahogany Stools by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

We are offering two pairs of Dunbar stools with vinyl tops and mahogany bases. They would work well as footstools for your sofa or favorite chair. There is a rectangular Dunbar label...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bleached and Glazed Walnut Parsons End Table

$2,200Sale Price|20% Off

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bleached and Glazed Walnut Parsons End Table

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Elegantly simple bleached and glazed walnut square Parsons end table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.

Category

1950s American Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Triple Dresser in Mahogany Wood

$9,000

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Triple Dresser in Mahogany Wood

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar triple dresser in mahogany wood,1952 Model 5272 features 12-drawer storage with solid turned tapered legs and curved pulls. Labe...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Edward Wormley Dining Chairs for Dunbar

$5,800 / set

Edward Wormley Dining Chairs for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of six dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with brass stretchers, mahogany frames and upholstered seats. Stylish and substantial mid-century modern dining room ch...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Brass

Tall Chest by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$5,800

Tall Chest by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A walnut chest with leather handles and maple shelves. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.

Category

1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Rosewood and Walnut Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$4,800

Rosewood and Walnut Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

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

Category

1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Lacquered Low Chest by Dunbar

$3,800

Lacquered Low Chest by Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

A handsome and versatile custom chest attributed to Roger Sprunger for Dunbar, newly reimagined in a warm faux ivory finish that lends the piece a refined, textural elegance. With it...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Brass

Newly Upholstered Loveseat Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$8,000

Newly Upholstered Loveseat Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Charleston, SC

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 495 loveseat sofa. Beautifully upholstered. You can use with or without the back pillows as the back has 3 tufted buttons. Wood stretcher from fro...

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Edward Wormley Mahogany and Grey Wool Barrel Back Chairs

$3,960Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Edward Wormley Mahogany and Grey Wool Barrel Back Chairs

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar barrel back arm chairs in mahogany and blue/gray wool upholstery. Great understated design that reveals unique qualities, would...

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1950s American Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Caned Back Dining Chairs Set of Ten

$28,875 / set

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Caned Back Dining Chairs Set of Ten

By Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar caned back dining chairs set of ten, Model 6328 with newly upholstered seats in cotton velvet by Great Plains, Mahogany fram...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Velvet, Cane

Sheaf of Wheat Coffee Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Travertine, Mahogany

$6,850

Sheaf of Wheat Coffee Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Travertine, Mahogany

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Kansas City, MO

Rare coffee table version of the Edward Wormley Sheaf of Wheat designs. Round Travertine top and dark mahogany base. Brass connectors. This example is completely original and well ca...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Ten Dunbar Greene & Greene Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley

$38,500 / set

Ten Dunbar Greene & Greene Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

An extremely rare set of ten 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 bow...

Category

1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Edward Wormley End Table by Dunbar

$2,800

Edward Wormley End Table by Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Highland, IN

A beautifully detailed table with great proportions, this Ed Wormley end table by Dunbar features a walnut case and shelf supported by mahogany leg...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley Mid-Century Dry Bar Cabinet, Walnut & Slate, USA

$9,800

Edward Wormley Mid-Century Dry Bar Cabinet, Walnut & Slate, USA

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

"American Mid-Century dry bar cabinet with a walnut case featuring a left-hand closed cabinet next to an open shelf compartment topped with a gray slate serving area, all resting on ...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Toadstool Ottoman

$13,500

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Toadstool Ottoman

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

Elevate your living space with a rare ottoman designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, commonly referred to as the "Toadstool." This exquisite piece is supported by bent wood legs unif...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Five Nesting Tables model #4785

$4,800

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Five Nesting Tables model #4785

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A set of five bleached walnut nesting tables designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Cataloged as model #4785.

Category

1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Trapezoid Top Wormley for Dunbar Coffee Table

$4,500

Trapezoid Top Wormley for Dunbar Coffee Table

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

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

Edward Wormley Round Wooden Side Table, Mid-Century Modern, USA, 21"

$5,800

Edward Wormley Round Wooden Side Table, Mid-Century Modern, USA, 21"

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century round wooden side / end table with a circular top with beveled edge resting on three vertical rectangular supports connected to a triangular scooped side base. (...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Wood

Edward Wormley Black Wooden Coffee Table, Mid-Century USA, 1960s

$14,500

Edward Wormley Black Wooden Coffee Table, Mid-Century USA, 1960s

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century black painted wooden refectory coffee / cocktail table with a rectangular top and two concealed pull out leaves on either side. (EDWARD WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR FURNIT...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Metal

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Three Nesting Tables in Sap Walnut

$3,800 / set

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...

Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Edward Wormley Travertine Coffee Table ~ Model 5574

$4,800

Edward Wormley Travertine Coffee Table ~ Model 5574

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in New York, NY

Travertine marble round top coffee table with dark brown lacquered ash wood base accented in brass by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Model 5574z USA, c. 1955 / c. 1960. Features gold ...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Travertine, Brass

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.