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Edward Wormley Furniture

American, 1907-1995

As the longtime director of design for the Dunbar furniture company, Edward Wormley was, along with such peers as George Nelson at Herman Miller Inc., and Florence Knoll of Knoll Inc., one of the leading forces in bringing modern design into American homes in the mid-20th century. Not an axiomatic modernist, Wormley deeply appreciated traditional design, and consequently his vintage seating, storage cabinets, bar carts and other work has an understated warmth and a timeless quality that sets it apart from other furnishings of the era.

Wormley was born in rural Illinois and as a teenager took correspondence courses from the New York School of Interior Design. He later attended the Art Institute of Chicago but ran out of money for tuition before he could graduate. Marshall Field hired Wormley in 1930 to design a line of reproduction 18th-century English furniture; the following year he was hired by the Indiana-based Dunbar, where he quickly distinguished himself. It was a good match.

Dunbar was an unusual firm: it did not use automated production systems; its pieces were mostly hand-constructed. For his part, Wormley did not use metal as a major component of furniture; he liked craft elements such as caned seatbacks, tambour drawers, or the woven-wood cabinet fronts seen on his Model 5666 sideboard of 1956. He designed two lines for Dunbar each year — one traditional, one modern — until 1944, by which time the contemporary pieces had become the clear best sellers.

Many of Wormley’s signature pieces — chairs, sofas, tables and more — are modern interpretations of traditional forms. His 1946 Riemerschmid Chair — an example is in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art — recapitulates a late 19th-century German design. The long, slender finials of his Model 5580 dining chairs are based on those of Louis XVI chairs; his Listen-to-Me Chaise (1948) has a gentle Rococo curve; the “Precedent” line that Wormley designed for Drexel Furniture in 1947 is a simplified, pared-down take on muscular Georgian furniture. But he could invent new forms, as his Magazine table of 1953, with its bent wood pockets, and his tiered Magazine Tree (1947), both show. And Wormley kept his eye on design currents, creating a series of tables with tops that incorporate tiles and roundels by the great modern ceramicists Otto and Gertrud Natzler.

As the vintage items on 1stDibs demonstrate, Edward Wormley conceived of a subdued sort of modernism, designing furniture that fits into any decorating scheme and does not shout for attention.

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Creator: Edward Wormley
Brass Pendant Adjustable Lamp
Brass Pendant Adjustable Lamp

Brass Pendant Adjustable Lamp

$2,400

Brass Pendant Adjustable Lamp

By Edward Wormley

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

An unusual pendant lamp in polished brass attributed to Harry Gitlin for Ledlin Lighting Inc. Brass ring allows for easier function and adds decorative appeal. Perforated shade.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar 'in Clover' Tufted Black Leather Office Chair
Edward J Wormley for Dunbar 'in Clover' Tufted Black Leather Office Chair

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar 'in Clover' Tufted Black Leather Office Chair

$15,500

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar 'in Clover' Tufted Black Leather Office Chair

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

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

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Swivel Lounge Chair, Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Almost White, Expertly Restored
Swivel Lounge Chair, Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Almost White, Expertly Restored

Swivel Lounge Chair, Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Almost White, Expertly Restored

$6,850

Swivel Lounge Chair, Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Almost White, Expertly Restored

By Edward Wormley

Located in Kansas City, MO

Edward Wormley for Dunbar swivel lounge chair. Expertly restored and reupholstered. Deep, comfortable chair on a beautiful mahogany base. No expense was spared in both the original m...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Sheaf of Wheat Coffee Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Circa 1960
Sheaf of Wheat Coffee Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Circa 1960

Sheaf of Wheat Coffee Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Circa 1960

$1,560Sale Price|20% Off

Sheaf of Wheat Coffee Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Circa 1960

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Atlanta, GA

The Sheaf of Wheat Coffee Table, designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in the 1960s, is a stunning piece of mid-century modern furniture. Crafted with exceptional attention to detail...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Walnut

Edward Wormley Dunbar Sofa
Edward Wormley Dunbar Sofa

Edward Wormley Dunbar Sofa

$12,000

Edward Wormley Dunbar Sofa

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Edward Wormley Dunbar sofa can be paired as a sectional with matching chaise longue 5525 we have offered in another listing.

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

Materials

Upholstery

Edward Wormley Bleached Mahogany Corner Table for Dunbar
Edward Wormley Bleached Mahogany Corner Table for Dunbar

Edward Wormley Bleached Mahogany Corner Table for Dunbar

$4,600Sale Price|20% Off

Edward Wormley Bleached Mahogany Corner Table for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Minimalist design bleached mahogany corner table number 4977. Nicely grained woods with open design and expert craftsma...

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1950s American Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Sofa By Edward Wormley For Dunbar
Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Sofa By Edward Wormley For Dunbar

Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Sofa By Edward Wormley For Dunbar

$12,000

Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Sofa By Edward Wormley For Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This mid-century modern sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture has been updated with a new single streamlined seat cushion. The Dunbar frame, circa 1950s, features a long low, f...

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

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Rare Edward Wormley Dunbar for Modern Elegant Nightstands or End Tables
Pair of Rare Edward Wormley Dunbar for Modern Elegant Nightstands or End Tables

Pair of Rare Edward Wormley Dunbar for Modern Elegant Nightstands or End Tables

$9,500 / set

Pair of Rare Edward Wormley Dunbar for Modern Elegant Nightstands or End Tables

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in St. Louis, MO

Rare and very elegant pair of nightstands or end tables designed by Edward Wormley in dark stained mahogany with travertine tops, single drawer has open circular brass pull, from his...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Travertine, Brass

Edward Wormley Model 4907 Sofa by Dunbar
Edward Wormley Model 4907 Sofa by Dunbar

Edward Wormley Model 4907 Sofa by Dunbar

$12,000

Edward Wormley Model 4907 Sofa by Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Highland, IN

In our opinion, this Ed Wormely design for Dunbar is one of the most spectacular sofas ever made. Modern, classic, and timeless... this form transcends styles, genres and eras. Nine ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Table with Inset Natzler Tiles
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Table with Inset Natzler Tiles

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Table with Inset Natzler Tiles

$4,800

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Table with Inset Natzler Tiles

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A walnut end table with inset ceramic tiles by Otto and Gertrud Natzler. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.

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1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Edward Wormley Alexandria Chair by Dunbar, Mid-Century, 1955
Edward Wormley Alexandria Chair by Dunbar, Mid-Century, 1955

Edward Wormley Alexandria Chair by Dunbar, Mid-Century, 1955

$8,500

Edward Wormley Alexandria Chair by Dunbar, Mid-Century, 1955

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Alexandria Chair. Newly refinished and re-upholstered. Elegant and Beautiful Design that makes any space!

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Edward Wormley Sofa, Edward Wormley Estate Weston Ct
Edward Wormley Sofa, Edward Wormley Estate Weston Ct

Edward Wormley Sofa, Edward Wormley Estate Weston Ct

$16,500

Edward Wormley Sofa, Edward Wormley Estate Weston Ct

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Westport, CT

Edward Wormley, three-seat sofa polished brass leg from Wormley Weston Ct estate. Chenille fabric, model 5512.

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

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Brass

Set of Ten Edward Wormley for Dunbar Curved-Back Dining Chairs, 1948
Set of Ten Edward Wormley for Dunbar Curved-Back Dining Chairs, 1948

Set of Ten Edward Wormley for Dunbar Curved-Back Dining Chairs, 1948

$28,000 / set

Set of Ten Edward Wormley for Dunbar Curved-Back Dining Chairs, 1948

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Set of Ten Edward Wormley for Dunbar Curved-Back Dining Chairs, 1948 An elegant set of Ten dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture, comprising Model 4580 side c...

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1940s American Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany

Dunbar Edward Wormley Pair of Janus line armchairs mahogany mid century Berne
Dunbar Edward Wormley Pair of Janus line armchairs mahogany mid century Berne

Dunbar Edward Wormley Pair of Janus line armchairs mahogany mid century Berne

$3,450 / set

Dunbar Edward Wormley Pair of Janus line armchairs mahogany mid century Berne

By Edward Wormley

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Carved detailed Dunbar, Berne IN design by Edward Wormley. Needs reupholstery

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

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Vanity Swivel Chair By Edward Wormley For Drexel
Mid-Century Modern Vanity Swivel Chair By Edward Wormley For Drexel

Mid-Century Modern Vanity Swivel Chair By Edward Wormley For Drexel

$5,200

Mid-Century Modern Vanity Swivel Chair By Edward Wormley For Drexel

By Edward Wormley, Drexel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This swivel vanity chair was designed by American designer Edward Wormley for Drexel's notable Precedent line, one of the few collections Edward Wormley produced outside of his work ...

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

Materials

Mohair, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 486 Mid Century Bracket Back Sofa
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 486 Mid Century Bracket Back Sofa

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 486 Mid Century Bracket Back Sofa

$16,795

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 486 Mid Century Bracket Back Sofa

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 486 Mid Century Bracket Back Sofa This sofa measures: 86 wide x 29 deep x 27.5 inches high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height of 22.75 inches ...

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

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Upholstery, Wood

Edward Wormley Round two tier Walnut Coffee table for Dunbar
Edward Wormley Round two tier Walnut Coffee table for Dunbar

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

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20th Century Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Horseshoe Dining Chairs (Model 935) in Mohair
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Horseshoe Dining Chairs (Model 935) in Mohair

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Horseshoe Dining Chairs (Model 935) in Mohair

$38,000 / set

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Horseshoe Dining Chairs (Model 935) in Mohair

By 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...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

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Mohair, Mahogany, Rosewood

Edward Wormley #5928 A Table Walnut, Brass and Verde Antico Marble for Dunbar
Edward Wormley #5928 A Table Walnut, Brass and Verde Antico Marble for Dunbar

Edward Wormley #5928 A Table Walnut, Brass and Verde Antico Marble for Dunbar

$7,600

Edward Wormley #5928 A Table Walnut, Brass and Verde Antico Marble for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Lynn, MA

Rare occasional table model #5928 A Table with its luxurious original verde antico marble top designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Walnut base with brass boots. Excellent design.

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20th Century American Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Sectional Velvet Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA
Mid-Century Modern Sectional Velvet Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA

Mid-Century Modern Sectional Velvet Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA

$48,000

Mid-Century Modern Sectional Velvet Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c.1960s, USA, two-piece sectional sofa. The sofa features split arm rests and an exposed sculpted ebonized wood frame. This sofa has been fully reupholster...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Velvet, Walnut, Upholstery

Pair of Edward Wormley "Bucket Seat" Leather and Mahogany Club Chairs
Pair of Edward Wormley "Bucket Seat" Leather and Mahogany Club Chairs

Pair of Edward Wormley "Bucket Seat" Leather and Mahogany Club Chairs

$4,125Sale Price / set|44% Off

Pair of Edward Wormley "Bucket Seat" Leather and Mahogany Club Chairs

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar camel leather and mahogany armchairs. Original channeled leather seats and backs with mahogany legs and stretchers. Rare design from Wormley and Dun...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Leather, Mahogany

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

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

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Rosewood, Oak

Pair of Blue Edward Wormley for Dunbar Slipper Chairs
Pair of Blue Edward Wormley for Dunbar Slipper Chairs

Pair of Blue Edward Wormley for Dunbar Slipper Chairs

$12,000 / set

Pair of Blue Edward Wormley for Dunbar Slipper Chairs

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

1950's Classic American mid-century Edward Wormley for Dunbar slipper chairs model #127. With its timeless yet fashion-forward appeal these chairs are one of the most recognized desi...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Edward Wormley Hexagonal Table
Edward Wormley Hexagonal Table

Edward Wormley Hexagonal Table

$3,200

Edward Wormley Hexagonal Table

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Highland, IN

This table is an early design by Ed Wormley for Dunbar is a cylindrical form of mahogany with hexagonal faceted sides. It can serve as a side table, or with the addition of a larger ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Slate

Early Edward Wormley for Dunbar Step End Table
Early Edward Wormley for Dunbar Step End Table

Early Edward Wormley for Dunbar Step End Table

$1,830

Early Edward Wormley for Dunbar Step End Table

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Three-tiered step up side table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950. This table is in wonderful condition and can be used as an end ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Walnut

Rolling Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Rolling Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Rolling Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$4,800

Rolling Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A round ottoman on casters with removable center cushion designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Beautifully restored and upholstered in silk velvet.

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1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Edward Wormley Sandalwood and Blackened Steel Coffee Table for Dunbar, 1950s
Edward Wormley Sandalwood and Blackened Steel Coffee Table for Dunbar, 1950s

Edward Wormley Sandalwood and Blackened Steel Coffee Table for Dunbar, 1950s

$1,400Sale Price|30% Off

Edward Wormley Sandalwood and Blackened Steel Coffee Table for Dunbar, 1950s

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Miami, FL

Rare Edward Wormley designed coffee table with nine inset blackened steel plates on a sandalwood Parsons style frame. Manufactured by Dunbar, 1950s. The sandalwood has been stripped ...

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

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Steel

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Leather Top Desk
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Leather Top Desk

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Leather Top Desk

$8,500 / item

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Leather Top Desk

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

An elegant and early design by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Desk model 4725 in mahogany with original salmon colored leather.

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1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

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

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 Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

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

Pair of Edward Wormley Walnut Open-Arm Lounge Chairs
Pair of Edward Wormley Walnut Open-Arm Lounge Chairs

Pair of Edward Wormley Walnut Open-Arm Lounge Chairs

$3,600Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Edward Wormley Walnut Open-Arm Lounge Chairs

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Two architectural open arm lounge chairs in walnut by Dunbar, with green and blue horizontal stripe upholstery.

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1950s American Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Dunbar Coffee Table by Edward Wormley Walnut Brass
Dunbar Coffee Table by Edward Wormley Walnut Brass

Dunbar Coffee Table by Edward Wormley Walnut Brass

$1,372Sale Price|50% Off

Dunbar Coffee Table by Edward Wormley Walnut Brass

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

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

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Brass

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

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

$99,000 / set

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

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Atlanta, GA

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

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Cane, Walnut

Mid Century Executive Swivel Office Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
Mid Century Executive Swivel Office Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s

Mid Century Executive Swivel Office Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s

$3,000

Mid Century Executive Swivel Office Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chino Hills, CA

Discover the pinnacle of mid-century design with this exquisite Executive Swivel Office Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, a testament to the era's innovation and Wormley's enduring...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Metal

Early Dunbar Leather Curved Desk and Chair by Edward Wormley
Early Dunbar Leather Curved Desk and Chair by Edward Wormley

Early Dunbar Leather Curved Desk and Chair by Edward Wormley

$12,000 / set

Early Dunbar Leather Curved Desk and Chair by Edward Wormley

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

An early design by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Original lilac leather and bleached mahogany curved desk with built in bookshelves. The drawers are hinged and swing open. The original ...

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1940s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Leather

Stunning Dunbar Edward Wormley Burled Olivewood Octagon Drum Coffee Table
Stunning Dunbar Edward Wormley Burled Olivewood Octagon Drum Coffee Table

Stunning Dunbar Edward Wormley Burled Olivewood Octagon Drum Coffee Table

$3,960Sale Price|20% Off

Stunning Dunbar Edward Wormley Burled Olivewood Octagon Drum Coffee Table

By Edward Wormley

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Stunning Dunbar Edward Wormley burled olivewood octagonal columnar table base supporting a thick round glass top. This table measures: 42 in diameter x 17 in height, glass .75 inch ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Glass, Burl

Pair Janus Wing Chairs and Ottomans by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Pair Janus Wing Chairs and Ottomans by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

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 Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

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

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Velvet, Wood

Pair of Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Pair of Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Pair of Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$5,000 / set

Pair of Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chino Hills, CA

For sale is an exquisite Pair of Slipper Chairs by the renowned designer Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950s. These iconic chairs have been meticulously refinished and are in over...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Suede, Walnut

Set of 3 Edward Wormley for Dunbar Iron & Wood Nesting Tables
Set of 3 Edward Wormley for Dunbar Iron & Wood Nesting Tables

Set of 3 Edward Wormley for Dunbar Iron & Wood Nesting Tables

$11,000 / set

Set of 3 Edward Wormley for Dunbar Iron & Wood Nesting Tables

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 3 American Mid-Century nesting tables with finished wooden plank tops resting on iron frames. (EDWARD WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR FURNITURE COMPANY)(PRICED AS Set) Wear to finish.

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

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Iron

Dunbar Angle Sofa #4756 on Aluminum Legs
Dunbar Angle Sofa #4756 on Aluminum Legs

Dunbar Angle Sofa #4756 on Aluminum Legs

$14,000

Dunbar Angle Sofa #4756 on Aluminum Legs

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A gutter back armless sofa on aluminum legs. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully restored and upholstered in Holly Hunt, Lush, Foggy velvet.

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1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Velvet

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Set of Eight Dining Chairs
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Set of Eight Dining Chairs

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 Pair of Sofas / Settees
Edward Wormley Pair of Sofas / Settees

Edward Wormley Pair of Sofas / Settees

$9,000 / set

Edward Wormley Pair of Sofas / Settees

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Highland, IN

These lovely, lightly scaled sofas or loveseats designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, are not only an uncommon form, having a matched pair available is also very rare. They are stru...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Lounge Chairs, Ebonized Base
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Lounge Chairs, Ebonized Base

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Lounge Chairs, Ebonized Base

$7,600 / set

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Lounge Chairs, Ebonized Base

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of American Mid-Century Lounge / Armchairs with brown upholstery having a seat cushion and button tufted back and resting on an ebonized base with square legs (EDWARD WORMLEY FO...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

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

$8,500

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

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century three-tier dark wooden end table with a rectangular top and two shelves below, with rectangular supports on either side, resting on a pedestal base. (EDWARD WORM...

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

Materials

Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar model 4623 Sofa
Edward Wormley for Dunbar model 4623 Sofa

Edward Wormley for Dunbar model 4623 Sofa

$14,000

Edward Wormley for Dunbar model 4623 Sofa

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A rare model 4623 sofa with bleached mahogany base designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully restored and reupholstered in mohair.

Category

1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mohair

Elegant Game Low Dinning Table Designed by Wormley for Dunbar
Elegant Game Low Dinning Table Designed by Wormley for Dunbar

Elegant Game Low Dinning Table Designed by Wormley for Dunbar

$998

Elegant Game Low Dinning Table Designed by Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in San Diego, CA

Elegant low game table in walnut top with mahogany base and brass accents feet, circa 1950s in its original finish very clean for its age has a nice look.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Caneback Side Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Pair of Vintage Caneback Side Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Pair of Vintage Caneback Side Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$9,950 / set

Pair of Vintage Caneback Side Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Fine Pair of Vintage Dunbar Chairs by Edward Wormley. Dimensions are approximate. Will confirm.

Category

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

Materials

Wood

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

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...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Constellation, Mid Century, Side Table
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Constellation, Mid Century, Side Table

Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Constellation, Mid Century, Side Table

$3,250

Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Constellation, Mid Century, Side Table

By Edward Wormley

Located in South Jordan, UT

Heavily patinated, unique Edward Wormley “Constellation” Side Table for Dunbar, Mid-20th Century. An uncommon Wormley design, this refined side table features a circular off white la...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Ash, Walnut

Mid Century Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Walnut Executive Desk with Plinth Bases
Mid Century Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Walnut Executive Desk with Plinth Bases

Mid Century Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Walnut Executive Desk with Plinth Bases

$7,800

Mid Century Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Walnut Executive Desk with Plinth Bases

By Edward Wormley

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

A monumental and sophisticated executive desk manufactured by Dunbar Furniture of Berne, Indiana. Designed during the Roger Sprunger era, this piece embodies the transition from mid-...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1961
Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1961

Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1961

$24,000

Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1961

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

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

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 486 Bracket Back Sofa
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 486 Bracket Back Sofa

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.

Category

1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Edward Wormley Open Frame Sofa, Dunbar, USA, 1950s
Edward Wormley Open Frame Sofa, Dunbar, USA, 1950s

Edward Wormley Open Frame Sofa, Dunbar, USA, 1950s

$8,079

Edward Wormley Open Frame Sofa, Dunbar, USA, 1950s

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A very rare two-seat Edward Wormley open frame sofa, made by Dunbar, in the USA, 1950s. Newly reupholstered in high quality fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

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...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany Expanding Dining Table - 2 Leaves
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany Expanding Dining Table - 2 Leaves

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany Expanding Dining Table - 2 Leaves

$6,495 / set

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany Expanding Dining Table - 2 Leaves

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves This table measures: 70 wide x 42 deep x 29 inches high, with a chair clearance of 27.25 inches, ...

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Edward Wormley Walnut Eight-Drawer Chest with Natzler Tiles
Edward Wormley Walnut Eight-Drawer Chest with Natzler Tiles

Edward Wormley Walnut Eight-Drawer Chest with Natzler Tiles

$16,500

Edward Wormley Walnut Eight-Drawer Chest with Natzler 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...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Edward Wormley Round Travertine Side Table for Dunbar
Edward Wormley Round Travertine Side Table for Dunbar

Edward Wormley Round Travertine Side Table for Dunbar

$4,000

Edward Wormley Round Travertine Side Table for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

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 ...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Travertine

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk Chair (1960's)
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk Chair (1960's)

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk Chair (1960's)

$6,500

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk Chair (1960's)

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk Chair (1960's) Base: Solid walnut with Shepard double-wheel casters Features: Tilt, swivel, and lock mechanism Design Details: Button-tufted leather...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

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

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