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

Elegant Edward Wormley Rosewood Dinette / Game Table for Dunbar

$6,500

Elegant Edward Wormley Rosewood Dinette / Game Table for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Harvey Probber, Milo Baughman, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Elegant Edward Wormley dinette or game table for Dunbar. Appears to be rosewood. wear to the finish. May desire to have restored some.

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

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Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century 2 Piece Cane King Headboard

$5,195 / set

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century 2 Piece Cane King Headboard

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century 2 Piece Cane King Headboard This headboard measures: 52.5 wide x 3 deep x 36.5 inches high ?All pieces of f...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Cane, Wood

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

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Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Bracket Back Sofa

$6,095

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Bracket Back Sofa

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

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

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Metal

Burl Elm Pentagonal Coffee Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$2,700Sale Price|40% Off

Burl Elm Pentagonal Coffee Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pentagonal coffee table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1970. Burl elm wood table top with walnut trim and a walnut base.

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Walnut, Burl

Eight Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Expertly Restored.

$14,850 / set

Eight Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Expertly Restored.

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Kansas City, MO

Set of 8 dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. This stunning set has been expertly reupholstered and refinished. Dark African mahogany frames, mohair upholstery with...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Mohair, Mahogany

Edward Wormley Clover Leaf Magazine Stand

$5,500

Edward Wormley Clover Leaf Magazine Stand

By Edward Wormley

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Edward Wormley Clover Leaf Magazine Stand Sap Wood Walnut and Laminated Bentwood magazine Holders A useful and elegant example Early Green Label

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1950s American Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

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

Handsome Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa Model 4906 Mid-Century Modern

$9,600Sale Price|20% Off

Handsome Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa Model 4906 Mid-Century Modern

By Edward Wormley

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Handsome even arm sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with brass legs. Model 4906. This piece retains its original fun fur teddy bear fabric in usable condition. The foam in cushions ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Benches by Edward Wormely for Dunbar

$7,400 / set

Pair of Benches by Edward Wormely for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of benches model 5002 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Stools are constructed of walnut and have been professionally restored in a medium walnut finish, both have been newly uphols...

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Mid-20th Century Edward Wormley Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar Cabinet with Asian Hardware

$4,500

Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar Cabinet with Asian Hardware

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in St. Louis, MO

Mid-Century Modern Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar cabinet with brass Asian hardware. All original dark had rubbed finish on ribbon mahogany, top will be polished and touched up prior t...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Brass

Dunbar Travertine Top Sheaf of Wheat End Tables or Nightstands Edward Wormley

$4,850 / set

Dunbar Travertine Top Sheaf of Wheat End Tables or Nightstands Edward Wormley

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Atlanta, GA

Elegant Pair of "Sheaf of Wheat" Model Side Tables, designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American, circa 1960s. The wood bases are currently being refinished and can be completed i...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Travertine

Restored Pair of Chests by Edward Wormley, circa 1947

$12,500 / set

Restored Pair of Chests by Edward Wormley, circa 1947

By Edward Wormley, Drexel

Located in Atlanta, GA

A beautiful pair of Modern chests by Edward Wormley for Drexel, circa 1947. Expertly constructed in silver elm and finished in cream lacquer. The functional size and scale allow for ...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Brass

Wardrobe Cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$17,500

Wardrobe Cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A masterful three-sectioned wardrobe in bleached mahogany. Having a central seven-bank of drawers and flanking closets-one with adjustable glass shelves, the other with shelving and ...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cabinet

$2,000

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cabinet

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Denton, TX

Two Edward Wormley cabinets with corrugated wood sliding doors and center drawer section in a grey brown finish Each cabinet is 20" deep by 49" wide by 31.25 high.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

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Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 4568 Lacquered Steel and Mahogany Bookcase

$9,595

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 4568 Lacquered Steel and Mahogany Bookcase

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 4568 Mid Century Lacquered Steel and Mahogany Bookcase This bookcase measures: 48 wide x 10.25 deep x 51 inches high Fair Vintage Condition - Bookca...

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

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Steel

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Morris" Armchairs

$9,800

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Morris" Armchairs

By Edward Wormley

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A pair of rare and unusual Edward Wormley for Dunbar adjustable back lounge chairs. Known as "Morris" chairs they allow for 3 positions-l...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Mahogany

Unusual Dunbar Coffee Table With Brass And Inlay

$4,800

Unusual Dunbar Coffee Table With Brass And Inlay

By Edward Wormley

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

An unusual coffee table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar ca' 1960's. Polished brass frame with a picture frame top and decorative inlays.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Brass

Dunbar Wingback Chairs Designed by Edward Wormley in a Custom Cartier Textile

$12,000

Dunbar Wingback Chairs Designed by Edward Wormley in a Custom Cartier Textile

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of early and important wing back chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Professionally restored with new foam, new springs, down-filled seat cushions and upholstered in a...

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

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Mahogany

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

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Wood

Edward Wormley Lounge Chair #4796 for Dunbar

$4,500

Edward Wormley Lounge Chair #4796 for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in New York, NY

Edward Wormely lounge chair model #4796 produced by Dunbar Furniture Company "Dunbar For Modern" Line, production date of 8/2/1950 - 10/23/1950. The perfect reading chair, very com...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Velvet, Wood

Modular Six-Piece Credenza by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$6,650Sale Price|30% Off

Modular Six-Piece Credenza by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Very rare and unusual piece by Edward Wormley. This modular credenza in walnut can be put together in a host of different configurations. Detailed with l...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Edward Wormley Dunbar Love Seats Sofas Jack Lenor Larsen

$9,500 / set

Pair of Edward Wormley Dunbar Love Seats Sofas Jack Lenor Larsen

By Edward Wormley

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Excellent pair of Edward Wormley designed for Dunbar love seat sofas. They retain their original Jack Lenor Larsen velvet fabric in close to excellent...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

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

Early Pair of Leather Swivel Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$17,000 / set

Early Pair of Leather Swivel Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Dallas, TX

A very rare and early pair of swiveling club chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1940's. These clean-lined chairs elevate comfortable lounging to new heights of sophistication...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Executive Walnut Desk by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar

$6,895

Mid-Century Executive Walnut Desk by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Wonderful mid-century executive walnut desk designed by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar in the United States, circa 1950s. This desk is made with a timeless design that has been profess...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Brass

Edward Wormley Woven Front Commode Credenza

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

Edward Wormley Woven Front Commode Credenza

By Edward Wormley

Located in North Hollywood, CA

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

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

Materials

Mahogany

Server Bar by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$4,200

Server Bar by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

A multifunctional walnut bar cart on casters by Edward Wormley for Dunbar– Model 5433. The cabinet has two cedar shelves which can be adjusted up or down. One drawer above the cabine...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection Lounge Chair

$3,800

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection Lounge Chair

By Edward Wormley

Located in Middlesex, NJ

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus collection lounge chair.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Rare Mid Century Modern Walnut Dresser by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c1950s

$17,800Sale Price|20% Off

Rare Mid Century Modern Walnut Dresser by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c1950s

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chino Hills, CA

Behold an exceptional treasure of design history, a vintage mid-century modern walnut dresser crafted by the iconic Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950s. This exquisite piece is an...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Metal

A Fine Edward Wormley Coffee Table for Dunbar in Exotic Burl / Milo Baughman

$5,500

A Fine Edward Wormley Coffee Table for Dunbar in Exotic Burl / Milo Baughman

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Exotic Burl Grain Coffee table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Exceptional selection of Burl Wood matched on top in 4 sections. A variation on the Parsons stretcher form with Triangul...

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

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Burl

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Basketweave Rosewood and Mahogany Credenza

$9,095 / item

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Basketweave Rosewood and Mahogany Credenza

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Basketweave Rosewood and Mahogany Credenza This credenza measures: 80 wide x 18 deep x 32.75 inches high Good Vintage Condition - Piece has Sc...

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

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

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

Materials

Walnut

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

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

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Upholstery, Mahogany

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

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Mahogany

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

$2,295

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

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Peabody, MA

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

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Co. Two Section Walnut Chest

$12,900

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Co. Two Section Walnut Chest

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century walnut cabinet comprised of two adjacent sections with two roll doors, the left with 4 larger pull out drawers, and the right with 8 dra...

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

Materials

Bentwood

Mid-Century Walnut and Rosewood Executive Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$4,800

Mid-Century Walnut and Rosewood Executive Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Edward J. Wormely for Dunbar executive desk in walnut with deeply sculpted inset rosewood drawer pulls, brass shoes, and removable woven cane privacy screen (ca. 1950s, Indiana, USA)...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut and Chinese Print Block Floating Credenza

$5,800

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut and Chinese Print Block Floating Credenza

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

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

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Green and Beige Striped Upholstered Three-Seat Sofa

$14,800

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Green and Beige Striped Upholstered Three-Seat Sofa

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).

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

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

Three Seat Sofa Designed by Michael Taylor for Baker

$8,400Sale Price|40% Off

Three Seat Sofa Designed by Michael Taylor for Baker

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

Early and scarcely seen three-seat sofa with fixed back cushions and flared tapering arms designed by Michael Taylor for Baker. A very comfortable sofa with incredibly clean lines. R...

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

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Upholstery

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

$7,500 / set

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

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Naugahyde, Laminate, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Coffee Table

$2,847

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Coffee Table

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 60 wide x 19 deep x 15.25 inches high All pieces of fu...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Wood

Early Wingback Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c. 1940s

$28,500 / set

Early Wingback Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c. 1940s

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

An extremely rare pair of early wingback chairs model no. 1038 designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1940s. This set delivers an architectural silhouette - a tall back boasts ...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk with Drop Leaves and File Cabinet in Dark Finish

$4,850

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk with Drop Leaves and File Cabinet in Dark Finish

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in St. Louis, MO

Uncommon Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley model no.301-A designed compact desk for Dunbar, with two drop leaf extensions and model no.302-A pedestal file cabinet on wheels. Desk has...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Horseshoe Dining Chairs (Model 935)

$28,500 / set

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Horseshoe Dining Chairs (Model 935)

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

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

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany, Rosewood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Stone Top Cabinet

$7,800

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Stone Top Cabinet

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A walnut cabinet with inlayed doors, marble top and large brass glides. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.

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1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Rosewood Cocktail Table, Newly Refinished

$1,615

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Rosewood Cocktail Table, Newly Refinished

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern cocktail table, occasional side table, or tea table By Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture USA, 1950s Book-matched rosewood top, with ebonized ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Swivel Lounge Chairs

$9,800 / set

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Swivel Lounge Chairs

By Edward Wormley

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Edward Wormley design swivel lounge chairs for Dunbar, model #5609 Refinished and reupholstered in a cotton velvet fabric.

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1960s American Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

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

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

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Fine and Unusual American Modern Dark Walnut Desk, Edward Wormley

$22,000

Fine and Unusual American Modern Dark Walnut Desk, Edward Wormley

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century Dark Walnut kneehold Desk with sides having a small drawer over a large drawer, supporting a floating rectangular top (EDWARD WORMLEY)

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Pair of His and Hers Step side Tables by Edward Wormley

$2,850 / set

Pair of His and Hers Step side Tables by Edward Wormley

By Edward Wormley

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very nice pair of end tables, his and hers, it has the original top, and the original patina is nicer in person.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Matching Dresser Set in Mahogany Wood

$15,225 / set

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Matching Dresser Set in Mahogany Wood

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar matching dresser set in mahogany wood, model 5272 triple dresser 12-drawer storage with matching smaller companion four dr...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

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-...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Thebes Stools

$7,500 / set

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Thebes Stools

By Edward Wormley

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A pair of Thebes Stools designed by Edward Wormley manufactured by Dunbar Mahogany legs with Boucle Upholstery The Estate we purchased from had...

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1950s American Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

1950s Edward Wormley Dunbar Green Wool Sofa model 5138 Mahogany Base (2 avail)

$11,000 / item

1950s Edward Wormley Dunbar Green Wool Sofa model 5138 Mahogany Base (2 avail)

By Edward Wormley

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

A 1950s tuxedo even arm sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, model 5138. The sofa floats on a solid mahogany base and is upholstered with new foam and a high end green wool fabric from...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

Edward Wormley furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

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

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Questions About Edward Wormley Furniture

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