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

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

$1,560Sale Price|20% Off

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

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Atlanta, GA

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

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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

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

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

$2,400Sale Price|20% 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

Dunbar Edward Wormley Deep Blue Alpaca Sofa Mid-Century Modern

$16,000

Dunbar Edward Wormley Deep Blue Alpaca Sofa Mid-Century Modern

By Edward Wormley

Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI

SALE ONE WEEK ONLY Rare Mid-Century Rich Royal Blue Alpaca Three-seat Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar sits on square chrome legs. It has one tufted seat cushion and three loose ba...

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

Materials

Chrome

Pair of 1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cane back Chairs model 5700a

$12,500

Pair of 1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cane back Chairs model 5700a

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Pair of 1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cane back Chairs model 5700a. The continuous laminated ash legs wrap around the entire chair and form t...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Bouclé, Mahogany

Edward Wormley Walnut Cabinet by Dunbar

$2,800

Edward Wormley Walnut Cabinet by Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Highland, IN

Simple, clean-lined and versatile, this Ed Wormley cabinet by Dunbar features two bi-fold doors concealing one compartment with two shelves. Subtle ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Brass

Writing Desk By Edward Wormley For Dunbar

$12,500

Writing Desk By Edward Wormley For Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Beautiful and rare walnut desk designed by Edward Wormley, manufactured by Dunbar ca' 1950's. Single drawer, dark walnut original finish, with nice graining. Edges are raised to give...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Swivel Armchair

$3,400

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Swivel Armchair

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

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

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

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

Midcentury 101in Model 488 Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$5,520Sale Price|20% Off

Midcentury 101in Model 488 Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Pasadena, TX

Dunbar Edward Wormley 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 st...

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

Materials

Fabric, Down

Ed Wormley for Dunbar Ash and Laminate Console Table

$2,225

Ed Wormley for Dunbar Ash and Laminate Console Table

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in New Windsor, NY

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Ash and laminate modular console table. Two white laminate shelves and solid ash open frame low console table. Circa 1960. Signed with gold metal tag, Dunba...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Laminate, Ash

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 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

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

Set of 6 Edward J Wormley Gray Fabric Upholstered Dining Side Chairs

$18,750 / set

Set of 6 Edward J Wormley Gray Fabric Upholstered Dining Side Chairs

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

SET of 6 American Mid-Century dining side chairs with gray textured fabric upholstered backs and seats, resting on four walnut square tapered legs. (EDWARD J WORMLEY)(PRICED AS SET).

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Upholstery, Fabric

Edward Wormley for Dunbar "A" Frame Arm Chair

$6,200

Edward Wormley for Dunbar "A" Frame Arm Chair

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

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 for Dunbar Janus Group, Pair of End Tables on Casters 1958

$12,000 / set

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Group, Pair of End Tables on Casters 1958

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar - Janus Group Pair of End Tables on Casters, 1950s Model: 5811 Materials: Solid walnut with offset box joints, oil-finished exterior, brass key, and Dunbar ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Brass

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Vinyl Leopard Print Upholstered Three Seat Sofa

$25,500

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Vinyl Leopard Print Upholstered Three Seat Sofa

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century three seat sofa, upholstered in a brown and black leopard print vinyl with two removable seat cushions, resting on three sets of square walnut legs. (EDWARD J WO...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Woven Front Cabinet

$16,000

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Woven Front Cabinet

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A large mahogany cabinet with woven bleached rosewood sliding doors on original brass legs. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.

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1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

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 Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

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

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, Dunbar, Mid-Century Modern, Rosewood, Chinese Cabinet, 1960s

$6,750

Edward Wormley, Dunbar, Mid-Century Modern, Rosewood, Chinese Cabinet, 1960s

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Stamford, CT

Edward Wormley, Dunbar, Mid-Century Modern, Rosewood, Chinese Cabinet, 1960s A tall cabinet designed by Edward Wormley (American, 1907-1995) for Dunbar showcasing antique Chinese pr...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

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Rosewood, Walnut

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Red Upholstered Swivel Lounge Chair and Footstool

$21,500

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Red Upholstered Swivel Lounge Chair and Footstool

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century tapered high back lounge armchair and matching wedge-form footstool, upholstered in a bright red textured fabric with button tufting on the headrest and back cus...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

Reupholstered Edward Wormley “New York” Sofa for Dunbar, DUX, Mid-Century Modern

$18,409

Reupholstered Edward Wormley “New York” Sofa for Dunbar, DUX, Mid-Century Modern

By Edward Wormley, Dux of Sweden

Located in Göteborg, SE

A elegant “New York” (model 5316) sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, produced at Ljungs Industrier / DUX in the 1950s. This iconic mid-century modern piece features a beauti...

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Four Dunbar Alexandria Chairs by Edward Wormley

$38,000 / set

Four Dunbar Alexandria Chairs by Edward Wormley

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

Rare set of four Dunbar Alexandria occasional chairs, model 6004, designed by Edward Wormley. Beautifully restored and upholstered in leather.

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1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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 J Wormley for Dunbar 'In Clover' Tufted Red Leather Rolling Office Chair

$15,500

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar 'In Clover' Tufted Red Leather Rolling Office Chair

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

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

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

$15,000

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

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Norwalk, CT

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

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

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Mahogany, Oak

Pair of Blue Edward Wormley for Dunbar Slipper Chairs

$12,000 / set

Pair of Blue Edward Wormley for Dunbar Slipper Chairs

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

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

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pull-Up Lounge Chairs

$8,925 / set

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pull-Up Lounge Chairs

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

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

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

Materials

Leather

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut, Cane, and Tan Leather 'Janus' Lounge Armchair

$9,500

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut, Cane, and Tan Leather 'Janus' Lounge Armchair

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

American mid-century 'Janus' lounge / armchair with a wooden frame with dark walnut veneer, a rounded caned back, and a tan leather button tufted seat cushion and round back cushion,...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Leather, Upholstery

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century 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

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

$8,500 / set

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

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Walnut

Four Alexandria Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Elegant Modern at Its Best

$38,500 / set

Four Alexandria Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Elegant Modern at Its Best

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Kansas City, MO

Set of 4 Alexandria Chairs designed by Edward Wormley. One of Wormley's most coveted designs. These can be used as dining / kitchen chairs, game table chairs or side chairs in any ro...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Edward Wormley, Slipper Chair, Aluminum, Fabric, USA, 1950s

$8,900

Edward Wormley, Slipper Chair, Aluminum, Fabric, USA, 1950s

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in High Point, NC

An aluminium and white bouclé fabric slipper chair designed by Edward Wormley and produced by Dunbar, Berne, Indiana, USA, 1950s. 17" seat height

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Early Edward Wormley for Dunbar Step End Table

$1,830

Early Edward Wormley for Dunbar Step End Table

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Swiveling Stool / Chair

$6,800

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Swiveling Stool / Chair

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

Edward Wormley for Dunbar swiveling stool / chair in beautiful original condition. The leather and cane have a wonderful patina and the original finish has been lightly refurbished.

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1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Leather

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

$6,495 / set

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

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

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

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

Materials

Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar MCM Expanding Mahogany Dining Table - 2 Leaves

$4,795

Edward Wormley for Dunbar MCM Expanding Mahogany Dining Table - 2 Leaves

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Expanding Mahogany Dining Table with 2 Leaves This table measures: 40 wide x 40 deep x 29 inches high, with a chair clearance of 26.75 inches, ...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

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

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 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

Set of Six Cane Back Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1940s

$36,000 / set

Set of Six Cane Back Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1940s

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An elegant and unusual set of six dining chairs with a cane wrapped barrel back and an upholstered seat atop four slender legs.

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

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

Tall Chest by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$5,800

Tall Chest by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A walnut chest with leather handles and maple shelves. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.

Category

1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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 Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

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

Materials

Leather, Wood

Completely Original Alexandria Chair Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$12,000

Completely Original Alexandria Chair Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Kansas City, MO

Rare opportunity. All original example of the Alexandria Chair designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Retains the original, high quality black leather seat with attractive wear. This...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Edward Wormley Party Sofa by Dunbar, Brown Velvet, Modern Design

$14,500

Edward Wormley Party Sofa by Dunbar, Brown Velvet, Modern Design

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Astoria, NY

Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Party" Sofa, brown velvet upholstery, labeled "Dunbar / Bernie, Indiana" to underside. 23.5" H x 99" W x 35" D; seat: 15" H. Provenance: From a One Centr...

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20th Century American Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Wooden Open Frame End / Side Table

$5,500

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Wooden Open Frame End / Side Table

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century wooden end / side tables with a rectangular top with rounded corners, a pedestal base, and an open frame design. (EDWARD WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR FURNITURE COMPANY)(Si...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dark Wood Louver Front Commodes / Chests

$19,500 / set

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dark Wood Louver Front Commodes / Chests

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of American mid-century dark lacquered wooden commodes / chests with 6 louver-front drawers in descending height. (EDWARD WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR FURNITURE COMPANY)(PRICED AS PAIR)

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Wood

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 Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

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

Materials

Burl

Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Rosewood and Mahogany Rolltop Desk

$11,500

Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Rosewood and Mahogany Rolltop Desk

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A beautiful Dunbar roll top desk designed by Edward Wormley.. It features two roll top tambour sections and a center flat section. There are three...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Wood Framed Inset Top End / Side Table

$6,800

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Wood Framed Inset Top End / Side Table

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century end / side table with a slightly rounded rectangular top with a lighter stained wooden inSet top supported by a darker wooden frame with a shaped apron with four...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Rosewood Tambour Door Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s

$12,500

Vintage Rosewood Tambour Door Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in North Hollywood, CA

An exceptional example of American mid-century design, this iconic Model #452 executive desk was designed by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar in 1957. Showcasing a refined balance of for...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

$12,800 / set

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

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

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

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Wood

Mahogany Basket Weave Credenza by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$8,700Sale Price|40% Off

Mahogany Basket Weave Credenza by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a rare ribbon mahogany and stainless steel basket weave front credenza by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. This piece retains its original Dunbar finish which is in excellent condi...

Category

1960s American Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

$5,200

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

By Drexel, Edward Wormley

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

Category

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

Materials

Mohair, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Magazine Table

$4,600

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Magazine Table

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in New York, NY

An Edward Wormley for Dunbar design of a Modernist magazine table in mahogany. Featuring original Dunbar labels. Professionally restored.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Brass

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.