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 'Janus' Lounge Armchair, Walnut & Cane, Tan Leather

$9,500

Edward Wormley 'Janus' Lounge Armchair, Walnut & Cane, Tan Leather

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

American mid-century 'Janus' lounge / armchair with a wooden frame with dark walnut veneer, a rounded caned back, and a tan leather button tufted seat cushion and round back cushion,...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

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Wood, Walnut, Leather, Upholstery

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5485A Mid Century Mahogany Angle Arm Sofa

$10,395

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5485A Mid Century Mahogany Angle Arm Sofa

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5485A Mid Century Mahogany Angle Arm Sofa This sofa measures: 96 wide x 33 deep x 31 inches high, with a seat height of 18 and arm height of 27.5 inc...

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

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Mid Century Precedent Chests/Dressers by Edward Wormley for Drexel, c1940s

$5,000 / set

Mid Century Precedent Chests/Dressers by Edward Wormley for Drexel, c1940s

By Drexel, Edward Wormley

Located in Chino Hills, CA

Pair Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Bachelor Chests – Refinished Elm w/ Brass Pulls – Mid Century Modern 1960s Exceptional pair of...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Chest of Drawers, Nightstands

$8,500

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Chest of Drawers, Nightstands

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautifully crafted chest of drawers by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. These are mahogany and feature 5 drawers, 2 smaller than the other three. Make great n...

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

Materials

Mahogany

Gorgeous Set of 10 Vintage Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Wormley for Dunbar

$83,000 / set

Gorgeous Set of 10 Vintage Klismos 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 ten (10) cane back Klismos dining chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture, circa 1948. The set consists of ...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Cane, Walnut

Remarkable Set of 8 Iconic Cane Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c 1950

$64,000 / set

Remarkable Set of 8 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 eight (8) Iconic modern cane dining chairs by the esteemed Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture, circa 1950. Singl...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Cane, Mahogany

Edward Wormley Bracket-Back Sofa for Dunbar, Mahogany & Bouclé, 1950s

$11,994

Edward Wormley Bracket-Back Sofa for Dunbar, Mahogany & Bouclé, 1950s

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in San Diego, CA

Introducing the newly restored Bracket-Back three-seat sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar—a refined expression of mid-century modern design that balances architectural presence with e...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Walnut, Bouclé

Pair Janus Wing Chairs and Ottomans by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$44,995 / set

Pair Janus Wing Chairs and Ottomans by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Dallas, TX

A rare set of "Janus" wing chairs and ottomans designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. One of his most iconic designs! In the Janus Collection Wormley modernized the lines of eighteen...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Restored Bachelor Chest by Edward Wormley, 1940's

$6,520

Restored Bachelor Chest by Edward Wormley, 1940's

By Edward Wormley, Drexel

Located in Dallas, TX

Wonderful bachelor's chest by Edward Wormley for his "Precendent" Collection designed for Drexel in 1947. One of the few collections Wormley produced outside of his work with Dunbar. The stately collection comprised over 100 pieces for each room of the home, featuring proprietary curled bar...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Brass

Rare Dunbar Sofa Model 5316 by Edward Wormley. Original Orange Upholstery

$22,500

Rare Dunbar Sofa Model 5316 by Edward Wormley. Original Orange Upholstery

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Kansas City, MO

Very rare and desirable sofa Model 5316 designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s. This completely original example is in very good condition. No tears, holes or stains to the o...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Edward Wormley Round Travertine Side Table for Dunbar

$4,000

Edward Wormley Round Travertine Side Table for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Round side table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c.1950s, USA. This table features a round travertine slab top, which rests atop dark contrasting mahogany sheaf of wheat base. Retains ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Travertine

Edward Wormley Janus Lounge Chair, Black Leather, Dunbar, 1957 Design

$6,700Sale Price|50% Off

Edward Wormley Janus Lounge Chair, Black Leather, Dunbar, 1957 Design

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Edward Wormley black leather Janus lounge ch air, Model 5701, Dunbar, 1957 ash, leather; 33.75 H × 30.5 W × 34 D in; Stitched manufacturer's mark to decking ...

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

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Leather, Ash

Edward Wormley for Dunbar 6392A Mid Century Janus Sofa

$24,695

Edward Wormley for Dunbar 6392A Mid Century Janus Sofa

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar 6392A Mid Century Janus Sofa This sofa measures: 103 wide x 34 deep x 31.25 inches high, with a seat height of 16 inches Great Vintage Condition - Sofa Ba...

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

Materials

Upholstery

Set of Six Mid Century Dining Chairs Drexel Precedent by Wormley

$1,600 / set

Set of Six Mid Century Dining Chairs Drexel Precedent by Wormley

By Edward Wormley, Drexel

Located in New York, NY

Chic set of six dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley as part of the classic Precedent Line, for Drexel. The set includes two arm chairs, and four side chairs, they are in very go...

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5305 Sofa

$16,000

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5305 Sofa

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A large model 5305 angled sofa on bleached mahogany frame with leather capped legs. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.

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1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany and Brass Barstools - Set of 3

$7,195

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany and Brass Barstools - Set of 3

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany and Brass Barstools - Set of 3 Each bar stool measures: 20.75 wide x 20 deep x 37.5 high, with a seat height of 28 and arm height/chai...

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

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection Lounge Chair

$2,495

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection Lounge Chair

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Southampton, NJ

Janus Collection lounge chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Ebonized sculpted walnut arms and legs with an exposed frame, and red upholstery with a button tufted back and curved seat...

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

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Upholstery, Walnut

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

$11,500

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

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in High Point, NC

A walnut and brass console table designed by Edward Wormley and produced by Dunbar, Berne, Indiana, USA, 1950s. Dimensions: 27.375” H x 59.875” W x 21.875” D

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1950s American Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley Tear Drop Lounge Chairs

$14,000 / set

Edward Wormley Tear Drop Lounge Chairs

By Edward Wormley

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A wonderful matched pair of tear drop lounges model #5106. Professionally re-upholstered.

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1950s American Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Two Midcentury Ebonized Walnut Woven Front Credenzas, Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$24,000Sale Price / set|20% Off

Two Midcentury Ebonized Walnut Woven Front Credenzas, Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Two signed Edward Wormley for Dunbar ebonized walnut woven front credenzas with brass fittings. One is a darker walnut than the other so they are not exactly matching in coloration. ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Walnut

Handsome Edward Wormley Precedent Collection Bar Cart, Mid-Century Modern

$1,850

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

Materials

Elm

Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Edward Wormley

$5,110

Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Edward Wormley

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A good Mid-Century Modern sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, with flared back and arms and loose back cushions. Square dark walnut legs with round brass foot. The piece was reupholst...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair of Armchairs in Pink Striped Upholstery

$3,300 / set

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair of Armchairs in Pink Striped Upholstery

By Edward Wormley

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar, pair of armchairs, stained ash, fabric, United States, 1960s These armchairs are designed by Edward Wormley for the furniture company Dunbar in the sixtie...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Fabric, Ash

Staggering Vintage Bookmatch Burl Elm Dining Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$29,500

Staggering Vintage Bookmatch Burl Elm Dining Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Atlanta, GA

A breathtaking restored heavy-duty Parsons style extension dining table by the esteemed Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1975. Exquisite bookmatched Butterfly patterned elm veneer ov...

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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Elm, Maple

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 6302E Olive Burl Pedestal Table with Dry Bar

$4,800

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 6302E Olive Burl Pedestal Table with Dry Bar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Dallas, TX

A refined and highly functional design by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, this Model 6302E pedestal table exemplifies the designer’s masterful balance of organic materiality and architect...

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

Materials

Slate

Edward Wormley Japanese Print Block Cabinet

$5,900

Edward Wormley Japanese Print Block Cabinet

By Edward Wormley

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A wonderful example from Mr. Wormley's most prolific period. A walnut case surrounds 4 doors highlighted with Antique Japanese Printers Blocks. Hand ca...

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1950s North American Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Two Tone Dresser in Mahogany and Rosewood Circa 1960s

$2,295

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Two Tone Dresser in Mahogany and Rosewood Circa 1960s

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Peabody, MA

Three drawer dresser by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with two-tone contrasting Honduran mahogany drawer fronts, top and sides, and rosewood trimmed case, circa 1960s.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa, 1950s

$5,500

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa, 1950s

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Hamburg, PA

A classic Bracket Back Sofa #5497 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Edward Wormley always saw furniture as expressions of personality and as a paired-down concept for detail of architect...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

A Pair Of Small Dressers By Edward Wormley For Dunbar Ca' 1940's

$3,500

A Pair Of Small Dressers By Edward Wormley For Dunbar Ca' 1940's

By Edward Wormley

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A pair of classic, small three drawer dressers by Edward Wormley for Dunbar ca' 1940's. Bleached mahogany, restored in a medium/dark finish. Leather wrapped bases. These have many us...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Edward Wormley Walnut Sideboard with Leather Wrapped Base 1950s

$7,800

Edward Wormley Walnut Sideboard with Leather Wrapped Base 1950s

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Dallas, TX

Sophisticated mid-century modern buffet cabinet or sideboard designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950s–1960s. Executed in richly figured walnut, the cabinet features a clean...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Brass

Completely Original Alexandria Chair Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$12,000

Completely Original Alexandria Chair Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Kansas City, MO

Rare opportunity. All original example of the Alexandria Chair designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Retains the original, high quality black leather seat with attractive wear. This...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Edward Wormley Woven Front Commode Credenza

$4,224Sale Price / item|52% Off

Edward Wormley Woven Front Commode Credenza

By Edward Wormley

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Edward Wormley woven front bleached and cerused mahogany cabinet / commode with aluminum legs. Two available, priced individually.

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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 452 Rosewood Tambour Door Executive Desk

$8,495

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 452 Rosewood Tambour Door Executive Desk

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar mid century Model 452 Rosewood Tambour door executive desk This desk measures: 74.5 wide x 28 deep x 35 high, with a chair clearance of 24 inches We take ...

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

Materials

Rosewood

Edward Wormley Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Dunbar, 1960

$3,200

Edward Wormley Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Dunbar, 1960

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Edward Wormley Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Dunbar, 1960’s. Chair and ottoman are on casters and also original upholstery. Measure 29” tall 29” wide 37” deep, seat height 16.6” 22” ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

Edward Wormley, Coffee Table, Walnut, USA, 1950s

$5,600

Edward Wormley, Coffee Table, Walnut, USA, 1950s

By Edward Wormley

Located in High Point, NC

A walnut coffee table designed by Edward Wormley and produced by Dunbar, USA, c. 1950s. Light chipping present, with touch-ups carried out. Overall Dimensions (inches): 12.5"H x 66...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cabinet with Brass Hardware

$8,500

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cabinet with Brass Hardware

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A beautifully restored walnut and mahogany cabinet with brass hardware and pull out trey. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.

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1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Sofa in Raf Simons Velvet with Leather Trim

$34,000

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Sofa in Raf Simons Velvet with Leather Trim

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

An outstanding Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Model 6329 Angle sofa newly upholstered in a Raf Simons teal velvet with leather trim. Conceived in 1957, The Janus sofa was introdu...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Edward Wormley Dunbar Mid Century Modern End Tables, A Pair

$2,985 / set

Edward Wormley Dunbar Mid Century Modern End Tables, A Pair

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in New Windsor, NY

A fine pair of Edward Wormley designed end tables for Dunbar. Each table is signed with the distinct Dunbar, Berne, Indiana gold metal tag. Circa 1960. Triangular book matched veneer...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Edward Wormley, Dining Chairs, Wood, Velvet, USA, 1950s

$7,600 / set

Edward Wormley, Dining Chairs, Wood, Velvet, USA, 1950s

By Drexel, Edward Wormley

Located in High Point, NC

A set of six wood and green velvet dining room chairs or side chairs designed by Edward Wormley and produced by Drexel, USA, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 30.75"H x 20.75"W...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Walnut Sofa

$4,595

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Walnut Sofa

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Walnut Sofa This sofa measures: 97 wide x 33 deep x 28 inches high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height of 28 inches Fair Vintage Conditio...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Rosewood Roll Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$14,000

Rosewood Roll Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A rosewood tambour roll top desk with brass feet and leather trim. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.

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1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Display Shelf/ Room Divider Super-Structure Model 5223

$7,500

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Display Shelf/ Room Divider Super-Structure Model 5223

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Versatile Room Divider/ Display Shelf, Super-Structure Model number 5223 Designed to be used on top of a cabinet, or on the floor. This simple elegant Pie...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Chair

$2,500

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Chair

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Tall back lounge chair designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar furniture. Beautiful crisp lines frame the chair with grace and style. Edward Wormley’s designs are still often mimicked ...

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

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Wood

Chest of Drawers on Hairpin Legs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$5,000Sale Price|26% Off

Chest of Drawers on Hairpin Legs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Ferndale, MI

Chest of drawers on hairpin legs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Scarce Wormley Design. Measures: 45" wide also available.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Birch, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Rosewood and Mahogany Side Table

$1,800

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Rosewood and Mahogany Side Table

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A mahogany and rosewood side table deigned by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.

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1960s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood Roll top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 452. All Original

$12,850

Rosewood Roll top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 452. All Original

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Kansas City, MO

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 452 Rosewood Tambour Door Executive Desk in very good completely original condition. Two rolltops, one on each side and three drawers. Large work se...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs by Dunbar

$4,500 / set

Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs by Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Highland, IN

This pair of Edward Wormley easy chairs have a wonderful profile combining a casual slipper chair with a wing-back. Stylish, comfortable and well built by Dunbar they are the perfec...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Edward Wormley Designs for Dunbar: Market Notes January 1956

$250

Edward Wormley Designs for Dunbar: Market Notes January 1956

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in New York, NY

Small format brochure published in January 1956 showcasing nearly 50 new Edward Wormley designs for Dunbar Furniture, presented at the Chicago Merchandise Mart. Highlights include th...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Paper

Edward Wormley Dunbar Sofa

$4,130

Edward Wormley Dunbar Sofa

By Edward Wormley

Located in Norwalk, CT

An elegant Mid-Century Modern sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, embodying the designer's signature balance of refined sophistication and exceptional comfort. With its clean...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut and Chinese Print Block Floating Credenza

$5,800

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut and Chinese Print Block Floating Credenza

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

A wall mounted floating credenza consisting of a walnut case, 4 doors accentuated with Chinese printers block and an accent of continuous rosewood face...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Edward Wormley Rosewood and Mahogany Roll Top Desk, Mid-Century Design

$17,800

Edward Wormley Rosewood and Mahogany Roll Top Desk, Mid-Century Design

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century rosewood and mahogany desk with two tambour roll top outer sections with brass hardware that open to reveal workspace and compartments, with an open central work...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley For Dunbar “Long John” Walnut Coffee Table

$5,125

Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley For Dunbar “Long John” Walnut Coffee Table

By Edward Wormley

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a 1950s walnut coffee table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar….often called the “Long John”. It is one of his more iconic pieces....

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

Materials

Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Bleached Mahogany Credenza

$3,447 / item

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Bleached Mahogany Credenza

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Bleached Mahogany Credenza This credenza measures: 61.5 wide x 18 deep x 32.25 inches high Great Vintage Condition - Very Minor Scratches on t...

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

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Occasional Table

$1,150

Mid-Century Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Occasional Table

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Forney, TX

A beautiful mid-century custom ordered occasional table, model 426A, designed by Edward Wormley (American, 1907-1995) for Dunbar Furniture; Berne, Indiana. The two-tier Modernist...

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

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley Walnut Eight-Drawer Chest with Brass and Tiles

$16,500

Edward Wormley Walnut Eight-Drawer Chest with Brass and Tiles

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

American mid-century walnut eight-drawer chest comprised of a narrow set of drawers on the left and a wider set of drawers on the right , all with drawer pulls made of brass and Natzler ceramic half-moon burgundy tiles...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

La Gondola Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Expertly Restored, Gray Mohair

$29,850

La Gondola Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Expertly Restored, Gray Mohair

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Kansas City, MO

Edward Wormley's famous La Gondola sofa. One of the best sofa designs of the entire modern design movement. Expertly refinished and reupholstered in a light to medium grey mohair. Pl...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Dunbar Cabinet in Burl, Brass Mahogany and Yellow / Gold Lamartine Marble

$9,850

Dunbar Cabinet in Burl, Brass Mahogany and Yellow / Gold Lamartine Marble

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Kansas City, MO

Rare Dunbar cabinet designed by Edward Wormley with burl wood case, mahogany frame and legs with gold / yellow Lamartine Marble top. The two doors lock with the original key and open...

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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

Petite Vanity/Writing Table with Stool Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$7,500 / set

Petite Vanity/Writing Table with Stool Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage mahogany vanity/writing table with corresponding naugahyde stool designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar (ca. 1950s, Indiana, USA). Angu...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Naugahyde, Laminate, Mahogany

Roger Lee Sprunger for Dunbar Elegant Leather Office Chairs 10 Available

$2,540 / item

Roger Lee Sprunger for Dunbar Elegant Leather Office Chairs 10 Available

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture, Roger Sprunger

Located in Hudson, NY

10 available- Priced per chair Absolutely stunning butter soft leather Roger Sprunger for Dunbar office chairs on smooth gliding casters. All original chairs are in very good condit...

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

Materials

Metal

Edward Wormley Round two tier Walnut Coffee table for Dunbar

$4,900

Edward Wormley Round two tier Walnut Coffee table for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Lynn, MA

Round two tier walnut coffee table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fantastic grains. Ready for use

Category

20th Century Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Edward Wormley furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Edward Wormley furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Edward Wormley furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Edward Wormley were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Dunbar, Paul McCobb, and Herman Miller. Prices for Edward Wormley furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $225 and can go as high as $119,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,846.

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Questions About Edward Wormley Furniture

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