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 Slipper Chairs

$9,009 / set

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Slipper Chairs

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Early Edward Wormley for Dunbar slipper chairs. Lacquered mahogany legs with newly reupholstered button tufted seat and back. ...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection Lounge Chair

$2,495

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection Lounge Chair

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

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

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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 Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

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 for Dunbar Pair Janus Lounge Chairs, 1957

$10,800 / set

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair Janus Lounge Chairs, 1957

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair Janus Series Lounge Chairs, 1957. Original upholstery. Front legs have a beautiful carved pattern. Measure 30.5" wide 25" deep 26" tall, seat heig...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Nightstand

$1,647

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Nightstand

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century nightstand This nightstand measures: 23 wide x 18 deep x 23.75 inches high All pieces of furniture can b...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Chair

$2,500

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Chair

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

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

Early 1940s Edward J. Wormley Elegant Armchairs for Dunbar in Dark Expresso x 2

$2,125 / item

Early 1940s Edward J. Wormley Elegant Armchairs for Dunbar in Dark Expresso x 2

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in St. Louis, MO

Early 1940s Edward J. Wormley Elegant Neoclassical Style occasional arm chairs for Dunbar model No. 116B. As shown in "The Other Face of Modernism" book on Wormley , and in the 1940s...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Trapezoid Top Wormley For Dunbar Coffee Table

$1,600Sale Price|20% Off

Trapezoid Top Wormley For Dunbar Coffee Table

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in New York, NY

Original finish Dunbar trapezoid coffee table. We are also separately offering the end tables from this set if you are interested in a full original ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Wood

4809 Wedge Table designed by Edward Wormley for DUNBAR

$3,990 / item

4809 Wedge Table designed by Edward Wormley for DUNBAR

By Edward Wormley

Located in High Point, NC

A table is an argument about space—how to define it, how to occupy it, how to make it serve. The Model 4809 Wedge Table by Edward Wormley makes its case with quiet authority: pure ge...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Glass, Smoked Glass, Ash, 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

Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Beautiful Original Condition, Tan Silk Fabric

$17,850

Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Beautiful Original Condition, Tan Silk Fabric

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Kansas City, MO

Tufted seat and back sofa designed by Edward Wormley. Dark stained African mahogany cross stretcher base with floating ends. The silk blend original fabric is in amazingly good condi...

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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

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 Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

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 Brown Tufted Floating Three-Seat Sofa

$16,400

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Brown Tufted Floating Three-Seat Sofa

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

American mid-century 3-seat sofa with brown button tufted fabric upholstery, and two removable seat cushions resting on a floating wooden base. (EDWARD WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR FURNITURE C...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Eight Edward Wormley for Dunbar Horseshoe Model 935 Armchairs

$39,850 / set

Eight Edward Wormley for Dunbar Horseshoe Model 935 Armchairs

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Dallas, TX

A stunning and increasingly rare set of eight armchairs by the esteemed Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture, circa 1950's. Wormley served as the design director of DUNBAR for over 30...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Rosewood and Brass Commode Console Chest of Drawers

$9,095

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Rosewood and Brass Commode Console Chest of Drawers

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Rosewood and Brass Commode Console Chest of Drawers This chest of drawers measures: 33 wide x 17 deep x 32.5 high Good Vintage Condition – Fin...

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

Materials

Brass

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

Rare Restored Executive Desk in Walnut, Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA, c. 1950s

$8,495

Rare Restored Executive Desk in Walnut, Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA, c. 1950s

By Edward Wormley

Located in Deland, FL

This commanding teak executive desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar is a quintessential example of sophisticated 1950s American modernism. Crafted from solid teak with exceptional grain...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Edward Wormley Dunbar Lounge Chair, Walnut & Cotton, 1950s Modern

$4,800

Edward Wormley Dunbar Lounge Chair, Walnut & Cotton, 1950s Modern

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Southampton, NJ

An outstanding 1950s Lounge armchair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar fully restored with new textured cotton upholstery. The original signed Dunbar decking has been carefully maintained...

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

Materials

Cotton, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Nightstand, 1960

$3,500

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Nightstand, 1960

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Nightstand, 1960’s. Original great condition with 4 leuvered drawers, velvet lined jewelry divider in top drawer and base is wrapped in leather. Measures 2...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Leather, Velvet, Wood

Pair of Mahogany Sofas / Daybeds by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$32,000 / set

Pair of Mahogany Sofas / Daybeds by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A rare pair of mahogany framed sofas / daybeds designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Reupholstered in Zink / Sappheo / Cypress.

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1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 4 Edward Wormley Janus Lounge Chairs

$28,000 / set

Set of 4 Edward Wormley Janus Lounge Chairs

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

The Edward Wormley 5701 chair for Dunbar's Janus Collection is a true masterpiece of mid-century modern design. This stunning chair is upholstered in a Holly Hunt's Great Plains heav...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

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

Materials

Iron

Edward Wormley Woven Front Chest by Dunbar, Mahogany & Nickel, 1956

$8,100Sale Price|55% Off

Edward Wormley Woven Front Chest by Dunbar, Mahogany & Nickel, 1956

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in New York, NY

Edward Wormely for Dunbar woven front chest, mahogany and brushed nickel, signed. Medium scale commode, No. 4465, with two woven front sliding doors,...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Nickel

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa in Dijon Colored Mohair

$15,600Sale Price|20% Off

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa in Dijon Colored Mohair

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautifully updated and restored. The iconic bracket back sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. This has been reupholstered in a stunning high-quality mohair. Color is listed as "Dijon"...

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

Materials

Mohair, Mahogany

Dunbar Snack Table Floor Lamp, Model 4856, Designed by Edward Wormley

$5,900

Dunbar Snack Table Floor Lamp, Model 4856, Designed by Edward Wormley

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Hanover, MA

Rare Dunbar floor lamp/snack table combo, Model 4856, designed by Edward Wormley circa 1948. Original Dunbar tag on underside. Slender tapered walnut leg and lamp stem. Round top, 25...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley "New York" Sofa Version 5316 for DUX, Sweden 1950s

$15,500

Edward Wormley "New York" Sofa Version 5316 for DUX, Sweden 1950s

By Dux of Sweden, Edward Wormley

Located in Utrecht, NL

Edward Wormley took the best elements from classical, historical Scandinavian and other European furniture design and translated them into a Modern vernacular. The result was furnitu...

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Linen

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

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Custom Rare Asymmetric Constellation Inlaid Table 60’s

$4,800Sale Price / item|20% Off

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Custom Rare Asymmetric Constellation Inlaid Table 60’s

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A quite stunning rare custom side table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. It is part of the constellation series that Dunbar and Wormley produced in the early 1960’s. You see quite a few...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Wood

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

$2,250Sale Price|25% Off

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

Materials

Metal

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

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Chair in Jack Lenor Larsen

$14,000 / set

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Chair in Jack Lenor Larsen

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

Introducing a dining height Janus armchair designed by Mid-Century Modern master Edward Wormley. The chair features a sculpted dark mahogany frame and Jack Lenor Larsen upholstery wi...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair of Armless “Morris” Settees

$11,900 / set

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair of Armless “Morris” Settees

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Rare pair of settees designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. Settees feature an armless profile complete with two mahogany "sled" like legs. These occasionally come up in so...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

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

$5,000

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

By Edward Wormley

Located in St. Louis, MO

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

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Brass

Dunbar Coffee Table by Edward Wormley Walnut Brass

$2,745

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

Materials

Brass

1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar 'Thebes' Stools in Bouclé, Pair

$10,550 / set

1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar 'Thebes' Stools in Bouclé, Pair

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A rare pair of 'Thebes' stools Model no. 5002 designed by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar of Berne, Indiana. These iconic benches are the epitome of fine craftsmanship. These are in gre...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Edward Wormley Magazine Tree model #4765 for Dunbar

$8,500

Edward Wormley Magazine Tree model #4765 for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Lynn, MA

A rare and striking design by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. The ebonized magazine tree model 4765 features five shelves cantilevered from a central support. Metal tag present. Great col...

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20th Century American Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Birch

Mid Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar Carpathian Elm Coffee Table

$3,750

Mid Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar Carpathian Elm Coffee Table

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar Carpathian Elm Coffee Table A beautiful and rare Edward Wormley burled triangular top coffee table fo...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Elm, Burl

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Rosewood Toadstool

$5,195

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Rosewood Toadstool

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Rosewood Toadstool This ottoman measures: 14.75 wide x 14.75 deep x 19.5 inches high Excellent Vintage Condition. We take our photos in a con...

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

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

"Thebes" X Base Stool / Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Original Fabric

$3,450

"Thebes" X Base Stool / Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Original Fabric

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Kansas City, MO

Thebes stool / bench / footrest / footstool designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s. This example retains the original yellow and orange geometric design fabric. The finish on t...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Sofa By Edward Wormley For Dunbar

$12,000

Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Sofa By Edward Wormley For Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

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

Dunbar Table with Otto and Gertrude Natzler Tiles by Edward Wormley, Signed

$7,850

Dunbar Table with Otto and Gertrude Natzler Tiles by Edward Wormley, Signed

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Kansas City, MO

Exquisite side table in African Mahogany with embedded Otto and Gertrude Natzler ceramic tiles designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Look closely at ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Mahogany

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...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Lacquer

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cabinet / Credenza in Mahogany and Walnut

$11,200

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cabinet / Credenza in Mahogany and Walnut

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

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

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

Four Ash and Rosewood Armchairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$12,000 / set

Four Ash and Rosewood Armchairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A set of four Ash armchairs with rosewood details. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.

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1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Ash, Rosewood

Dunbar Credenza by Edward Wormley

$2,800

Dunbar Credenza by Edward Wormley

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This long cabinet features dark stained oak with bright ask doors. Ample storage with three cabinets and three drawers, all adorned with brass hardware. Please confirm location with ...

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

Materials

Ash, Oak

Edward Wormley Ottoman for Dunbar

$8,500 / set

Edward Wormley Ottoman for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in San Francisco, CA

Edward Wormley design x-base ottoman for Dunbar Furniture. Timeless and classic design by Wormley offering additional seating for any arrangement. Newly refinished and upholstered in...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

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

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

7103 Snack Table designed by Edward Wormley for DUNBAR

$3,950 / item

7103 Snack Table designed by Edward Wormley for DUNBAR

By Edward Wormley

Located in High Point, NC

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

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Ash, Walnut

Edward Wormley Dunbar Bar Cabinet

$18,500

Edward Wormley Dunbar Bar Cabinet

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Lynn, MA

Remarkably rare bar cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Solid walnut legs and trims. Black lacquered composite top, sides and doors. The magnetic spring closure doors feature cruci...

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20th Century North American Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Composition

Edward Wormley for Dunbar "A" Frame Arm Chair

$6,200

Edward Wormley for Dunbar "A" Frame Arm Chair

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar "A" Frame Arm Chair, Horseshoe curved back with original leather-covered armrests, solid mahogany frame, brass exposed screws...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

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 "Long John" Coffee Table By Edward Wormley For Dunbar

$7,200

Mid-Century Modern "Long John" Coffee Table By Edward Wormley For Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Long, low, mid-century modern, "Long John" coffee table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar features a beautifully grained, walnut paneled top with upturned edges and bentwood hairpin legs....

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

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Janus Collection Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar – Model 5705

$8,800 / set

Pair of Janus Collection Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar – Model 5705

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of Janus Collection Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar – Model 5705 An exceptional pair of all-original lounge chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, part of his ...

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

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

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

$99,000 / set

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

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Atlanta, GA

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

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Pair of 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.

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

Materials

Wood

Slipper Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$3,400Sale Price|22% Off

Slipper Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

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 Parsons Style Wooden Rectangular End / Side Table

$6,900

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Parsons Style Wooden Rectangular End / Side Table

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century Parsons-style end table with a wooden rectangular form. (EDWARD WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR FURNITURE COMPANY) Minor wear to finish.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Wood

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.