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

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

Materials

Velvet, Walnut, Upholstery

1940's Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany Regency Style X Form Bench or Stool

$2,950

1940's Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany Regency Style X Form Bench or Stool

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in St. Louis, MO

Early design for Dunbar, mahogany bench or vanity stool model 1050. Curved or X form base with classical styling, with older upholstered seat. Mahogany frame will be restored prior t...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

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

$14,850 / set

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

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

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

Materials

Mohair, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Midcentury Side End Table

$1,695

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Midcentury Side End Table

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar midcentury Side End Table This side table measures: 21 wide x 21 deep x 22.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored v...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Wood

Dunbar Room Divider by Edward Wormley

$12,000

Dunbar Room Divider by Edward Wormley

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A two piece mahogany room divider with Japanese wood block printers plates. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.

Category

1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Edward Wormley Walnut Low Chest of Drawers, Mid-Century Design, USA

$18,000

Edward Wormley Walnut Low Chest of Drawers, Mid-Century Design, USA

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

American mid-century walnut low chest of drawers with three sets of four drawers, one set wider and central, flanked on either side by two narrower sets of drawers. (EDWARD WORMLEY F...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Four Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$8,500 / set

Four Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A set of four Edward Wormley for Dunbar high back dining chairs with mahogany bases. Fully restored and reupholstered.

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1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

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 Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

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 2 Piece Cane King Headboard

$4,247 / set

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century 2 Piece Cane King Headboard

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

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

Materials

Cane, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair Janus Lounge Chairs, 1957

$10,800 / set

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair Janus Lounge Chairs, 1957

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

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

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dining Chairs with Brass Handles

$5,000 / set

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dining Chairs with Brass Handles

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in St. Louis, MO

Listed are a pair of elegant Edward Wormley for Dunbar dining chairs with arms and brass handles. These are in need of restoration, perfect if your looking to add to your set. Also c...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Brass

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 Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

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 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

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

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 Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

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

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 Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

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

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany Adjustable Headboard

$10,000Sale Price|20% Off

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany Adjustable Headboard

By Edward Wormley

Located in Pasadena, TX

Wormley has pioneered in a broad field of design, he was one of those unique designers who was sensitive to the interplay involved in selling modernism and still preserving the nostalgic touch of intimacy, warmth and detail. His first Dunbar chairs, produced in 1932, were reproductions of antique designs, but when they became popular Wormley augmented the set with new pieces to form a full line of furniture for almost every room in the house. Rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany Adjustable Headboard...

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

Materials

Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Rosewood Toadstool

$5,195

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Rosewood Toadstool

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

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

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

1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar no. 4756 wing shaped sofa in Mohair and Brass

$10,500

1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar no. 4756 wing shaped sofa in Mohair and Brass

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

A rare offering from Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. This wing shaped sofa, model 4756, was reupholstered in a moss colored mohair and sits on 10" solid brass stiletto legs. Ele...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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: 84.5 wide x 31 deep x 28 inches high, with a seat height of 15.25 and arm height of 23 inches Great Vint...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Metal

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pentagonal Coffee Table

$4,900

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pentagonal Coffee Table

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Kansas City, MO

All original, signed, Dunbar pentagonal coffee table designed by Edward Wormley. Beautiful patina on the original finish.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

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 ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Leather

Edward Wormley Asymmetric Coffee Table for Dunbar Model 5309

$16,800

Edward Wormley Asymmetric Coffee Table for Dunbar Model 5309

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

Edward Wormley Model 5309 coffee table, a stunning example of classic mid-century modern design crafted for Dunbar in 1953. This rare piece showcases Wormley's innovative approach to...

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1950s American Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

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

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

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

Edward Wormley, Dunbar, Six Riemerschmid Dining Chairs, Walnut, Leather, 1940s

$24,000 / set

Edward Wormley, Dunbar, Six Riemerschmid Dining Chairs, Walnut, Leather, 1940s

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Stamford, CT

Edward Wormley, Dunbar, Set of Six 'Riemerschmid' Dining Chairs, Walnut, Leather 1950s The model 4797A, originally designed by Wormley for Dunbar in 1947, draws inspiration from Ric...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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

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

Materials

Leather

Pair Janus Wing Chairs and Ottomans by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$44,995 / set

Pair Janus Wing Chairs and Ottomans by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Dallas, TX

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

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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

Materials

Walnut

Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Rolling Bar Cart

$2,800Sale Price|20% Off

Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Rolling Bar Cart

By Edward Wormley

Located in Pasadena, TX

A beautiful rolling bar cart as part of Edward Wormley's Precedent series. Blonde wood, 3 tiered rolling cart with glass shelf and casters. The top features a frosted glass insert. Precedent by Drexel...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Wood

Rosewood and Stone X-Base Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$4,800

Rosewood and Stone X-Base Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A solid rosewood X-base campaign table with leathered marble top. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.

Category

1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Edward Wormley Black Leather Janus Lounge Chair, Model 5701, Dunbar, 1957

$10,050Sale Price|25% Off

Edward Wormley Black Leather Janus Lounge Chair, Model 5701, Dunbar, 1957

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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

Materials

Leather, Ash

Pair of Dunbar Thebes Stools by Edward Wormley

$7,500 / set

Pair of Dunbar Thebes Stools by Edward Wormley

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A beautifully restored pair of Dunbar Thebes stools designed by Edward Wormley.

Category

1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

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

Edward Wormley Sofa, Edward Wormley Estate Weston Ct

$16,500

Edward Wormley Sofa, Edward Wormley Estate Weston Ct

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

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

Materials

Brass

Ten Edward Wormley for Dunbar Horseshoe Model 935 Armchairs

$49,850 / set

Ten Edward Wormley for Dunbar Horseshoe Model 935 Armchairs

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Dallas, TX

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

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood, Walnut

Swiveling Stool by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$3,200 / item

Swiveling Stool by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of swiveling vanity stools/chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Reupholstered in blue velvet with maple legs and brass sabots. Priced and sold individually.

Category

1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Velvet

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...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Rare Edward Wormley Custom Mahogany and Natural Rosewood Oval Dining Table

$8,400Sale Price|20% Off

Rare Edward Wormley Custom Mahogany and Natural Rosewood Oval Dining Table

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Outstanding custom-made large oval dining table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Dark stained mahogany border, incised apron and squared legs. Inlaid bookmatched rosewood venee...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Rosewood, Mahogany

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

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 452 Rosewood Tambour Door Executive Desk

$8,495

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 452 Rosewood Tambour Door Executive Desk

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Franklin Park, IL

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

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

Materials

Rosewood

Occasional Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1941

$4,800

Occasional Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1941

By Edward Wormley

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An interesting and uncommon occasional table on casters having a cruciform structure intersected by two circular planes, the top of the table surfaced with leather.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$3,750Sale Price / set|25% Off

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

Materials

Suede, Walnut

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 Swivel Armchair

$3,400

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Swivel Armchair

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Long Island City, NY

LITERATURE Illustrated in EDWARD WORMLEY: The Other Face of Modernism, pg. 41 A 1960s Dunbar swivel armchair designed by Edward Wormley. The base is ebonized mahogany. The back cush...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Coffee Table

$23,000

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Coffee Table

By Edward Wormley

Located in New York, NY

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus coffee table. The table is walnut with a geometric shape and the centre has five, round, Tiffany Studios glas...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Glass

Rare set of Four Antler Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$14,000 / set

Rare set of Four Antler Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A rare set of four model 5580 Antler chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Matching pair of Armchairs available separately.

Category

1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

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.

Category

1950s American Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Dunbar Credenza by Edward Wormley

$2,800

Dunbar Credenza by Edward Wormley

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

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 Drexel Precedent Nightstand

$1,040Sale Price|25% Off

Edward Wormley Drexel Precedent Nightstand

By Edward Wormley

Located in Pasadena, TX

Precedent four drawer nightstand. Beautiful in design and material, the Precedent series was designed by Edward Wormley in 1947. Nightstand features wood construction, four pull-o...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Edward Wormley Yellow Lounge Chair for Dunbar, Reupholstery Needed

$2,450

Edward Wormley Yellow Lounge Chair for Dunbar, Reupholstery Needed

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Berlin, DE

Edward Wormley Lounge Chair for Dunbar that also can be used as is but we recomend a new dress for this very comfy chair. Please ask for quotes. *This piece is curated by Original B...

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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"...

Category

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

Materials

Mohair, Mahogany

Edward Wormley Walnut Nesting Tables model #4785, set of five

$5,900 / set

Edward Wormley Walnut Nesting Tables model #4785, set of five

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Lynn, MA

Set of (5) walnut nesting tables by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Cataloged as model #4785. Sap walnut tops with ebonized base. Signed Dunbar. Largest -H: 20.50 x W: 26.25 x D: 15.5 H...

Category

20th Century Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Six Swivel Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$22,000 / item

Six Swivel Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A rare set of six swivel spindle back arm chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.

Category

1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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

$11,994

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

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in San Diego, CA

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

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Walnut, Bouclé

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.