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

Edward Wormley Precedent Line Coffee Table for Drexel / Dunbar Milo Baughman

$2,950

Edward Wormley Precedent Line Coffee Table for Drexel / Dunbar Milo Baughman

By Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

An early, modernist Wormley form for Drexel. This vintage item requires refinishing

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Edward Wormley Mid-Century Stacking Occasional Tables, Oak, 1950s Pair

$5,400 / set

Edward Wormley Mid-Century Stacking Occasional Tables, Oak, 1950s Pair

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of American Mid-Century Rectangular Convertible Stacking Occasional Tables with solid oak tops and sides (PRICED AS Pair) (EDWARD WORMLEY) When fully extended, the top is 27.5"...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Coffee Table, Black Painted Wood, 1955

$14,500

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Coffee Table, Black Painted Wood, 1955

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Queens, NY

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

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Cantilever End Tables by Dunbar

$5,000

Set of 2 Cantilever End Tables by Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in New York, NY

A set of two cantilever top end tables--one with shelf and the other without—for a less "matched" look. Made by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. USA, circa 1950. Made of mahogany and pr...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

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 ...

Category

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

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

Edward Wormley Swivel Lounge Chair Set, Red Upholstered, Mid-Century

$21,500

Edward Wormley Swivel Lounge Chair Set, Red Upholstered, Mid-Century

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century tapered high back lounge armchair and matching wedge-form footstool, upholstered in a bright red textured fabric with button tufting on the headrest and back cus...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Swivel Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$6,800

Swivel Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

An early swivel chair designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with oak base and plush mohair upholstery.

Category

1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mohair, Oak

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...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

7103 Snack Table designed by Edward Wormley for DUNBAR

$3,950 / item

7103 Snack Table designed by Edward Wormley for DUNBAR

By Edward Wormley

Located in High Point, NC

A Design That Deserves Resurrection Some designs are too good to remain in the archive. The Model 7103 Snack Table, originally conceived by Edward Wormley in 1971 during his final ye...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Ash, Walnut

Edward Wormley, Dining Chairs, Walnut, Fabric, USA, 1950s

$13,900 / set

Edward Wormley, Dining Chairs, Walnut, Fabric, USA, 1950s

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in High Point, NC

A set of six walnut and white fabric dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley and produced by Dunbar, Berne, Indiana, USA, 1950s. Seat heigh...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Desk Chair #5482 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$8,600

Desk Chair #5482 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Lynn, MA

Rare luxurious desk chair model #5482 designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Ebonized mahogany frame with padded arm rests and down filled support cushion. Subtle brass accents. Dunb...

Category

20th Century American Other Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Side Armchairs

$2,800 / set

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Side Armchairs

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Kansas City, MO

Beautiful pair of Edward Wormley armchairs. Great side chairs for any room or as dining chairs.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Modernist sideboard cabinet unique bronze hardware by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$21,000

Modernist sideboard cabinet unique bronze hardware by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A walnut server with central compartment having a removable glass-bottom serving tray & one adjustable shelf, flanked by two banks of four drawers over one long drawer all with b...

Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Brass

Cane And Mahogany Dining Chair By Edward Wormley For Dunbar

$2,400

Cane And Mahogany Dining Chair By Edward Wormley For Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in New York, NY

Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in 1946. Model 4632, features tapered frames in a light mahogany with solid seats and curved backrests inset with cane.

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Collection Coffee Table

$2,800

Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Collection Coffee Table

By Edward Wormley, Drexel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An early, modernist Edward Wormley for Drexel coffee table in a trapezoid shape made for the Precedent Collection.

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Pair of Dunbar Edward Wormley Slipper Chairs

$9,800 / set

Pair of Dunbar Edward Wormley Slipper Chairs

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Westport, CT

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar “Gold Tag” slipper chairs, in a weaved off-white and light wheat colored Chenille fabric. Together with two pillows and tufted button design. Dark w...

Category

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

Materials

Foam, Walnut, Fabric

Mid-Century Slipper Chair by Edward Wormley with Plaid Upholstery

$7,800

Mid-Century Slipper Chair by Edward Wormley with Plaid Upholstery

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century slipper / side chair with purple, pink, and blue plaid fabric upholstery with button tufting and a matching rectangular throw pillow, resting on four square ebon...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Ebony

Pair of Ed Warley for Dunbar Deep Lounge Arm Club Chairs

$7,500 / set

Pair of Ed Warley for Dunbar Deep Lounge Arm Club Chairs

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Ed Warley for Dunbar Deep Lounge Arm Club Chairs

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

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...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Edward Wormley Bar Cart for Dunbar

$1,800

Edward Wormley Bar Cart for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This unique midcentury bar cart features a unique sliding slate style top that expands to 62 inches wide to reveal locking side cabinet. Additional storage in drawer and open adjusta...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Slipper Chairs

$4,250 / set

Mid-Century Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Slipper Chairs

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Beautiful and elegant pair of armless slipper chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. This set appears to have been reupholstered (beautifully and professionally) at some point...

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Edward Wormley Model 7211 Lounge Chairs, Walnut Frame, Mid-Century

$11,250 / set

Edward Wormley Model 7211 Lounge Chairs, Walnut Frame, Mid-Century

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of rare Edward Wormley Model "7211" lounge chairs, recently reupholstered in beige and gold marble-patterned tufted chenille with walnut stained frame and legs (circa 1975, for ...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Uncommon Edward Wormley for Dunbar Flip Top Coffee Table

$1,400

Uncommon Edward Wormley for Dunbar Flip Top Coffee Table

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Delray 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...

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Dunbar Armchairs by Edward Wormley

$4,200 / set

Pair of Dunbar Armchairs by Edward Wormley

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar armchairs with brass handles and brass feet.

Category

1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Three Barstools by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$9,500 / set

Set of Three Barstools by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A set of three swiveling barstools designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Original lacquer finish. Reupholstered in vintage Dunbar fabric.

Category

1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Pair of Tear Drop Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$12,000 / set

Pair of Tear Drop Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of tear drop slipper chairs on brass legs. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Reupholstered in Holly Hunt / Nova / Celestial. Two pairs available.

Category

1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley Toadstool for Dunbar

$13,500

Edward Wormley Toadstool for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Amarillo, TX

Edward Wormley Toadstool ottoman Dunbar. Stained oak, enameled steel, wool. USA 38 D x 15 H inches. Edward Wormley for Dunbar toadstool ottoman upholstered in wool.

Category

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

Materials

Wool, Wood

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.

Category

1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Walnut Dining Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$5,400 / item

Walnut Dining Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A sculptural and finely detailed armchair in walnut having a floating seat and back cushions, retaining the original black leather upholstery.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Teak

Four Thebes Stools by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$15,000 / set

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.

Category

1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Trapezoid Top Cocktail Table

$3,600Sale Price|20% Off

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Trapezoid Top Cocktail Table

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Dallas, TX

A beautiful design by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Simple yet interesting with unique trapezoid top and 4 legs with brass caps.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$7,800 / set

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.

Category

1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Architectural Designer Desk Chair By Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$2,950

Architectural Designer Desk Chair By Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Architectural Designer Desk Chair By Edward Wormley for Dunbar Wood shows some wear. I think will benefit from some touching up from a refinishe...

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Edward Wormley Wedge Side Tables For Dunbar, Pair

$4,800 / set

Edward Wormley Wedge Side Tables For Dunbar, Pair

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in North Miami, FL

Pair of excellent wedge shaped mahogany side tables by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. The tables each have the "DUNBAR" metal tags.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Horseshoe Dining Chairs (Model 935)

$14,000 / set

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Horseshoe Dining Chairs (Model 935)

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

This is such a beautiful dining chair with exquisite craftsmanship and detail. The iconic Dunbar Horseshoe chair by Edward Wormley will grace an...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany, Rosewood

Walnut Low Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$7,200

Walnut Low Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A rectangular dark walnut low table having a black laminate top and distinctive triangular legs.

Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Walnut

A-frame Armchair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$7,200 / item

A-frame Armchair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An architectural and substantial armchair having an exposed walnut "A"-shaped frame supporting an upholstered seat and generous floating and curving back.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Brass Bench by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$2,800

Brass Bench by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A brass bench by Edward Wormley for Dunbar upholstered in Knoll, Arrezzo, Truffle velvet.

Category

1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Side Table

$2,047

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Side Table

By Edward Wormley

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar midcentury side table This table measures: 31.25 wide x 31.25 deep x 23 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintag...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$4,500 / set

Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

Headboard with Built-in Armrests by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$12,500

Headboard with Built-in Armrests by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An innovative and elegant king size headboard in darkened mahogany having channeled upholstery, adjustable back rests and two pairs of drop-down arms.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Pair of Dunbar Janus Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley

$12,000 / set

Pair of Dunbar Janus Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A beautifully restored pair of Janus slipper chairs with walnut frames and orange velvet upholstery. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.

Category

1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Table Bench with Brass Magazine Display

$2,880Sale Price|40% Off

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Table Bench with Brass Magazine Display

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

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 ...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Brass

Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1961

$24,000

Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1961

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Sagaponack, NY

With a nod to the immense popularity of Charles Eames's swivel lounge chair and ottoman, Wormley capitalized on the popularity of his own stationary, winged lounge chair and ottoman ...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Leather

1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar 4872a Lounge Chair With Solid Aluminum Legs

$2,900

1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar 4872a Lounge Chair With Solid Aluminum Legs

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

A 1950s model 4872A lounge chair designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. This chair comes from the recently demolished Edward Mccormick Blair House in Chicago Illinois desig...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Slipper Lounge Chairs, Pair

$3,347 / set

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Slipper Lounge Chairs, Pair

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century slipper lounge chairs, Pair Each chair measures 23 wide x 32 deep x 32 high with a seat h...

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Set of 10 Spindle Back Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$42,000 / set

Set of 10 Spindle Back Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A classic set of ten (10) dining chairs, each features solid walnut wood construction, spindle back detail with brass stretchers. Set includes 8 side chairs and 2 armchairs, all reta...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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.

Category

1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mohair

Travertine Dining Table / Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$6,800

Travertine Dining Table / Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

An early bleached mahogany and travertine table / desk designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.

Category

1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Travertine

Rare Edward Wormley Lamp Table by Dunbar

$5,500

Rare Edward Wormley Lamp Table by Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Highland, IN

This table lamp by Edward Wormley is an exceedingly rare variation on the model 5410 by Dunbar. The model 5410 was produced with a couple base variations, but this example has severa...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vanity or Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$8,500

Vanity or Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A solid wood double pedestal desk or vanity with demilune curve to accommodate seating and vertically stacked dowel drawer pulls.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Wood

Edward Wormley "Long John" Coffee Table

$3,600

Edward Wormley "Long John" Coffee Table

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Brooklyn, NY

"Long John" bench/table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with slat-style top, turned edge and great curved legs. This is the long version. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - wit...

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Teak

Dunbar Model No. 294W Desk Chair / Dining Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$1,250

Dunbar Model No. 294W Desk Chair / Dining Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Deland, FL

The Model No. 294W chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar is the intersection of sophistication and quality. The frame is crafted from mahogany and the seat is found in period upholstery.

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Magazine Tree by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$14,000

Magazine Tree by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An olive green stained walnut magazine tree with cantilevered shelves.

Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

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...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

$16,000

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

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

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

Category

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

Materials

Leather

Modernist Ash Two Tier Sofa Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$3,880Sale Price|20% Off

Modernist Ash Two Tier Sofa Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Montreal, QC

Modernist Ash two tier sofa table model no 5403 inset with black formica by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Signed Etched on Plaque: Dunbar Berne Indiana.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Ash

Pair of Dunbar Tambour Cabinets by Edward Wormley

$18,000 / set

Pair of Dunbar Tambour Cabinets by Edward Wormley

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of cerused tambour door serpentine cabinets designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.

Category

1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Telephone Cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$4,800

Telephone Cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An ebonized and polished dark mahogany telephone cabinet or vanity table having a storage drawer and an innovative fold-out bench.

Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Slipper Chairs in French Fabric

$14,000 / set

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Slipper Chairs in French Fabric

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 French woven fabric of very high quality. Colors include off-white, black , taupe and a...

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

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.