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 for Dunbar Cabinet / Credenza in Mahogany and Walnut

$11,200

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cabinet / Credenza in Mahogany and Walnut

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Culver City, CA

This is a credenza that exudes power, presence, and a little bit of that old-money mystique. Designed by the legendary Edward Wormley for Dunbar, this mahogany and walnut masterpiece...

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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Edward Wormley Sheaves of Wheat Table

$3,800

Edward Wormley Sheaves of Wheat Table

By Edward Wormley

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Edward Wormley Sheaves of Wheat Table Travertine, Mahogany and Brass Signed with Dunbar "Big D" Tag

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1960s American Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Travertine

Cabinet / Hutch by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$18,000

Cabinet / Hutch by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A rare and refined two piece cabinet designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. The top portion has inset antique Chinese printing blocks with a row of Rosewood drawers underneath. The b...

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1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Twelve Dunbar Greene & Greene Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley

$48,000 / set

Twelve Dunbar Greene & Greene Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

An extremely rare set of twelve 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 ...

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1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany Loveseat Settee Sofa

$2,595

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany Loveseat Settee Sofa

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany Loveseat Settee Sofa This loveseat measures: 51 wide x 32.5 deep x 30 inches high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height of 22.5 inc...

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

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Edward Wormley, Side Tables, Wood, USA, 1960s

$5,600 / set

Edward Wormley, Side Tables, Wood, USA, 1960s

By Edward Wormley

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of wood side tables designed by Edward Wormley and produced by Dunbar, USA, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 22.0"H x 28.125"W x 28.125"D All items ship from High Poin...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Ebonized King Size Headboard, Newly Refinished

$2,155

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Ebonized King Size Headboard, Newly Refinished

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern king size headboard By Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture USA, 1950s Newly ebonized mahogany, with unique louvered Front Design. ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Stylish Petite Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut Sofa Miid-Century

$4,930

Stylish Petite Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut Sofa Miid-Century

By Edward Wormley

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Stylish petite Edward Wormley for Dunbar sofa. This sofa measures 27"t x 87"l x 30"d with a seat height of 17"t

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mahogany and Cane Lounge Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950

$4,800

Mahogany and Cane Lounge Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Mahogany and Cane Lounge Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950’s. The armrests are rosewood. Measures 26” wide 30.5” deep 31.5” tall to top back pillow, seat height 16” seat dept...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany, Rosewood

Pair of Edward Wormley Side Tables for Dunbar

$4,200 / set

Pair of Edward Wormley Side Tables for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Middlesex, NJ

Pair of Edward Wormley Side Tables for Dunbar

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Two Tier Square Wooden End / Side Table

$6,500

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Two Tier Square Wooden End / Side Table

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century two-tier blond wood end / side table with a square top and lower shelf supported by four triangular legs. (EDWARD WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR FURNITURE COMPANY) Scuffing...

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

Materials

Wood

Dunbar Dresser with Leather Handles by Edward Wormley

$5,800

Dunbar Dresser with Leather Handles by Edward Wormley

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

An early walnut dresser with leather covered handles. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.

Category

1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Rare set of Eight 1950s MCM Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dining Armchairs

$8,500 / set

Rare set of Eight 1950s MCM Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dining Armchairs

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in St. Louis, MO

Rare set of 8 dining room or conference armchairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, model number 842, in mahogany with original red velvet seats. All original, minor touch up prior to s...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Square Lacquered Wooden Double Shelf End / Side Table

$6,900

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Square Lacquered Wooden Double Shelf End / Side Table

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century square lacquered wooden end / side table with an open shelf below the square top, resting on a solid stepped base that creates as a taller lower shelf. (EDWARD W...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Wood

Dunbar Sofa by Edward Wormley on Brass Legs

$5,500

Dunbar Sofa by Edward Wormley on Brass Legs

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Fully restored in beautiful fog grey mohair over polished brass legs. Sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950s.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dark Finished Wooden Two Tier End / Side Table

$9,500

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dark Finished Wooden Two Tier End / Side Table

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century two-tier dark finished wooden end / side table with a square top with a shallow gallery above a lower shelf containing a single drawer supported by two reverse t...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cane Back Freshly Upholstered Dining Chairs

$4,800 / set

Set of 6 Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cane Back Freshly Upholstered Dining Chairs

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Hudson, NY

Set of 6 freshly upholstered dining chairs model 5296 and 5297 designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Company. Stunning curved back design with sculpted back legs that are s...

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

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar MCM Burl Wood Centre or Cocktail Round Table

$2,200Sale Price|35% Off

Edward Wormley for Dunbar MCM Burl Wood Centre or Cocktail Round Table

By Edward Wormley

Located in Plainview, NY

Edward Wormley Mid Century Modern for Dunbar burl wood center or cocktail round Table. A timeless 1950s mid century modern faceted burl olive wood pedesta...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood, Burl

Pair of Cane Back Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$8,500 / set

Pair of Cane Back Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A beautifully restored pair of sculptural cane back chairs with mohair upholstery by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.

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1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Medium Brown Wooden Three Tier End / Side Table

$8,500

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Medium Brown Wooden Three Tier End / Side Table

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century three-tier medium brown finished wooden end table with a rectangular top and two shelves below, with rectangular supports on either side, resting on a pedestal b...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

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Wood

Edward Wormley Magazine Tree Birch and Sap Grain Walnut model #4765 for Dunbar

$8,800

Edward Wormley Magazine Tree Birch and Sap Grain Walnut model #4765 for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Lynn, MA

A rare and striking design by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. The birch and sap grain walnut magazine tree model 4765 features five shelves cantilevered from a central support. Metal tag ...

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20th Century American Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Birch, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 486 Bracket Back Sofa

$16,000

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 486 Bracket Back Sofa

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A rare bracket back model 486 sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully restored and reupholstered.

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1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Edward Wormley Mid-Century China Cabinet, Walnut & Rosewood, 1950s

$12,800

Edward Wormley Mid-Century China Cabinet, Walnut & Rosewood, 1950s

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

Mid-Century two-section china cabinet / hutch with an upper walnut case with four rosewood cabinet fronts featuring inset Japanese wood blocks depicting pastoral scenes with adjacent...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Rosewood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Rosewood and Ebonized Oak Dining Table with 2 Leaves

$5,995

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Rosewood and Ebonized Oak Dining Table with 2 Leaves

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Rosewood and Ebonized Oak Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves This table measures: 66.25 wide x 44.25 deep x 29.75 inches high, with a chair c...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Rosewood, Oak

Vintage "Wedge" Table By Edward Wormley For Dunbar

$2,500

Vintage "Wedge" Table By Edward Wormley For Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A great occasional "wedge" table (ref. 4809) by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, with original dark finish. As ordered by NYC client, with green label.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Slipper Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$3,400Sale Price|22% Off

Slipper Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in New York, NY

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

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Green Marble Cocktail Table / Coffee Table, c. 1950s

$5,440Sale Price / set|38% Off

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Green Marble Cocktail Table / Coffee Table, c. 1950s

By Edward Wormley

Located in Deland, FL

The quintessential cocktail table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. A green marble top resting on an ebony black base. Table retains the original Dunbar maker's mark.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany King Headboard w/Arm Rests

$8,800

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany King Headboard w/Arm Rests

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany Headboard w/Arm Rests. Upholstered back and arm rests. Dunbar tag. Measures 42.5” tall 81” wide 4” deep

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

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of Dunbar Model 5480 Armchairs by Edward Wormley

$12,000 / set

Pair of Dunbar Model 5480 Armchairs by Edward Wormley

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of cane back model 5480 captains chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.

Category

1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Oak

Edward Wormley, Armchairs, Mahogany, Fabric, USA, 1967

$5,800

Edward Wormley, Armchairs, Mahogany, Fabric, USA, 1967

By Edward Wormley

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of dark-stained mahogany and orange brown fabric armchairs designed by Edward Wormley and produced by Dunbar, USA, c. 1967. Seats reupholstered in brand new fabric. Overall ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Dunbar Murano Tile Top Game Table by Edward Wormley

$28,000

Dunbar Murano Tile Top Game Table by Edward Wormley

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A rare Murano glass tile top game / dining table with brass edging and tapered mahogany legs. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with early green Dunbar label. This is the largest Murano tile table...

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1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Louvered Six Drawer Dresser

$5,800

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Louvered Six Drawer Dresser

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A louvered front six drawer dresser designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Matching nightstand available separately.

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1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lazy Susan Walnut Dining Table MCM

$3,800

Rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lazy Susan Walnut Dining Table MCM

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Atlanta, GA

An exceptionally rare and architecturally refined fondue table designed by Edward Wormley (American, 1907–1995) for the Dunbar Furniture Company, Berne, Indiana, dating to the late 1...

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

Materials

Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Bracket Back Sofa

$6,095

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Bracket Back Sofa

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Bracket Back Sofa This sofa measures: 91 wide x 32 deep x 28 inches high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height of 23 inches Great Vintage C...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Metal

American Mid-Century Ed Wormley Ebonized With White Upholstery Armchair

$2,450

American Mid-Century Ed Wormley Ebonized With White Upholstery Armchair

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century ebonized wood continuous roundback armchair with white upholstery (EDWARD WORMLEY for DUNBAR)

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

Materials

Wood

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Company Square Wooden Game Table

$9,800

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Company Square Wooden Game Table

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century wooden game table with a square tabletop with rounded corners, resting on four sabre legs. (EDWARD J WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR FURNITURE COMPANY...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Wood

Edward Wormley Circular Wooden End Table, Mid-Century Design, USA

$8,900

Edward Wormley Circular Wooden End Table, Mid-Century Design, USA

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

American mid-century circular wooden end / side table with a circular top with shallow lip above an identical stretcher shelf supported on the exterior b...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Walnut, Leather and Mahogany Wedge End Tables by Dunbar

$8,500 / set

Pair of Mid-Century Walnut, Leather and Mahogany Wedge End Tables by Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar walnut wedge/trapezium-form end tables with mahogany stretchers/bases and leather-wrapped feet (model #5216, ca. 1955, Indiana, USA). Uncommon examp...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Walnut

Dunbar Coffee Table by Edward Wormley Walnut Brass

$960Sale Price|65% Off

Dunbar Coffee Table by Edward Wormley Walnut Brass

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Fraser, MI

Please feel free to reach out for efficient shipping quote to your location. Dunbar Coffee Table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Walnut with Brass Trim.

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1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pull-Up Lounge Chairs

$8,925 / set

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pull-Up Lounge Chairs

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar pull-up lounge chairs. Model 971 Jansus line collection. Wormley's Boutique line. Original chocolate brown leather with...

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

Materials

Leather

Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Set of Six, 1950s

$12,000 / set

Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Set of Six, 1950s

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Amarillo, TX

Edward Wormley, two armchairs, and four side chairs. Dunbar, USA. Mahogany and leather. Signed with applied gold rectangular metal manufacturer's label to the seat bottom [Dunb...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Rosewood and walnut Square Coffee Table

$2,280Sale Price|20% Off

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Rosewood and walnut Square Coffee Table

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Classic design from one of periods giants. Bleached rosewood top and walnut frame, parsons coffee table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar furniture. This piece is timeless. It would easil...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Co. Mid-Century American Walnut Chest

$12,900

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Co. Mid-Century American Walnut Chest

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century walnut cabinet with two tambour doors, the left with 4 larger pull out drawers, the right with 8 drawers of alternating size, resting on 2 U-shaped open bentwood...

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

Materials

Bentwood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Classic Burlwood Dining Table

$16,000

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Classic Burlwood Dining Table

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Dallas, TX

Discover timeless elegance with this classic parsons style dining table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Table has two 18" leaves, extending its 66" width to a remarkable 102" for all y...

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

Materials

Burl

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bleached Mahogany & Cane Swivel Vanity Stool c. 1950

$8,800

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bleached Mahogany & Cane Swivel Vanity Stool c. 1950

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Beautiful and elegant as ever mid century vanity stool designed by Edward Wormely and produced by Dunbar in the 1950s. The caning is ori...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Cane, Mahogany, Mohair, Upholstery

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

A Pair of Dunbar Occasional Tables Asian Style with Cork Tops

$2,600 / item

A Pair of Dunbar Occasional Tables Asian Style with Cork Tops

By Edward Wormley

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

An unusual and rare pair of side tables by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1940s. Mahogany with original cork tops, Asian Style with green Dunbar labels.

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1940s American Chinoiserie Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Set of Eight Dining Chairs

$8,000 / set

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Set of Eight Dining Chairs

By Edward Wormley

Located in St. Louis, MO

Edward Wormley for Dunbar dining chairs, set of eight, two armchairs and six side chairs, sculpted mahogany chairs with upholstered seats, arm chairs 33" H x 22" D x 23.5" W with sea...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar 1947 Cork Surfaced Mahogany Lamp Table

$1,650

Edward Wormley for Dunbar 1947 Cork Surfaced Mahogany Lamp Table

By Edward Wormley

Located in Sharon, CT

Early and important Edward Wormley designed for Dunbar Cork Topped 'Lamp Table', Factory Number #3378. Constructed (According to the original Dunbar label)...

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

Materials

Mahogany

Edward Wormley Three-Seat Sofa with Striped Upholstery, Mid-Century

$14,800

Edward Wormley Three-Seat Sofa with Striped Upholstery, Mid-Century

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century 3-seat sofa with beige, light green, and brown striped upholstery with three back and three seat cushions. (EDWARD WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR FURNITURE COMPANY).

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Triangular Coffee Table

$5,800

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Triangular Coffee Table

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A triangular coffee table with burled Carpethian elm top and walnut legs with brass caps. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.

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1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Elm, Mahogany

Edward Wormley Dunbar End Side Table with Gertrud and Otto Natzler Ceramic Tiles

$5,995

Edward Wormley Dunbar End Side Table with Gertrud and Otto Natzler Ceramic Tiles

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley, Gertrud and Otto Natzler

Located in Studio City, CA

This very rare and absolutely stunning Edward Wormley designed end/ occasional table for Dunbar Furniture for their "Janus" collection, circa 1956-1957 comes with inlaid, glazed tile...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Ebonized Mahogany Wardrobe Cabinet, c. 1950's

$15,000

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Ebonized Mahogany Wardrobe Cabinet, c. 1950's

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Norwalk, CT

A beautiful functional wardrobe cabinet designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c. mid-1950's. This piece in ebonized mahogany features bi-fold cabinet ...

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Mahogany, Oak

A Pair Of Edward Wormley For Dunbar Slant Front Dressers Ca' 1950's

$5,200 / set

A Pair Of Edward Wormley For Dunbar Slant Front Dressers Ca' 1950's

By Edward Wormley

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A pair of slanted front dressers by Edward Wormley for Dunbar ca' 1950's. Solid and well made, mahogany with nice details. Dunbar green tags. each dresser has three drawers in gradu...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar 1950s Asian Influence Walnut Extension Dining Table

$5,500

Edward Wormley for Dunbar 1950s Asian Influence Walnut Extension Dining Table

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in St. Louis, MO

Classic Edward Wormley for Dunbar 1950s Mid-Century Modern with Asian influence walnut top with beveled edge extension dining table with two 15" leaves on ebonzied base and leather s...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Pair of Dunbar Wing Back Janus Chairs by Edward Wormley

$28,000 / set

Pair of Dunbar Wing Back Janus Chairs by Edward Wormley

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A perfectly restored pair of wing back Janus lounge chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Refinished walnut bases with down seats. Reupholstered in Holland & Sherry / Brunsw...

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1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Leather, Upholstery

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

Mid-Century Walnut Occasional Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture

$750

Mid-Century Walnut Occasional Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Lovely occasional table circa 1950. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. This walnut table has a lacquered wood base with leather trim near the feet. The table is in vint...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Woven Front Dark Brown Mahogany Credenza

$24,000

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Woven Front Dark Brown Mahogany Credenza

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century (1950s) mahogany credenza with woven design front panels that slide to reveal a blond wood interior with a large central cabinet and two drawer Sets on either si...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Lacquer

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.