Edward Wormley Furniture

American, 1907-1995

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

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

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

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

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

Creator: Edward Wormley

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bleached Mahogany Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves

$3,895

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bleached Mahogany Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Bleached Mahogany Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves This table measures: 66.25 wide x 44.25 deep x 29 inches high, with a chair clearance of...

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

Materials

Mahogany

Unusual Edward Wormley Long John Bench Walnut Mid-Century Modern 1950s

$3,800

Unusual Edward Wormley Long John Bench Walnut Mid-Century Modern 1950s

By Edward Wormley

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Unusual Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Long John" short bench or coffee table with custom ordered (original from Dunbar) walnut "adjusto" legs and drawer underneath. Measuring 48"l, 19"d...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Walnut

1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Extension Dining Set 6 Chairs 2 Leaves

$58,800 / set

1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Extension Dining Set 6 Chairs 2 Leaves

By Edward Wormley

Located in Monrovia, CA

1950s Dunbar, designer Edward Wormley extention dining table with 2 leaves model 5462 with 6 chairs model 5480. Rare Mid-Century Modern 1950s Edward Wormley extension dining table...

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

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Edward Wormley Mid-Century Sofa, Leopard Print Vinyl, Walnut Legs, USA

$25,500

Edward Wormley Mid-Century Sofa, Leopard Print Vinyl, Walnut Legs, USA

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 Credenza

$4,560Sale Price|22% Off

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Credenza

By Edward Wormley

Located in Pasadena, TX

Elegantly crafted credenza made of walnut. Credenza features distinctive half moon drawer and door pulls.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Louvered Five Drawer Nightstand

$2,800

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Louvered Five Drawer Nightstand

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A louvered front five drawer nightstand designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Matching dresser available separately.

Category

1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Uncommon Dunbar 'Janus' Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1957

$9,500 / item

Uncommon Dunbar 'Janus' Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1957

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A rare dining height Janus armchair designed by Mid-Century Modern master Edward Wormley. Each chair features sculpted dark mahogany frames and the original putty suede upholstery wi...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Stellar ALL ARM Set of 8 Vintage Cane Dining Chairs by Wormley for Dunbar

$76,000 / set

Stellar ALL ARM Set of 8 Vintage Cane Dining Chairs by Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Atlanta, GA

The rarest of the rare, an exceptional, meticulously restored set of eight (8) cane back Klismos ARM dining chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture, circa 1948. A set of this m...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Curved Sofa

$5,800

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Curved Sofa

By Edward Wormley

Located in Great Barrington, MA

The highest level of craftsmanship. Dunbar. It's all in the subtleness of this sofa. The curved frame. The lines. The proportions.

Category

Mid-20th Century Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Linen

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...

Category

1950s American Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Slightly Curved Sofa by Wormley for Dunbar with Brass Legs

$9,500

Rare Slightly Curved Sofa by Wormley for Dunbar with Brass Legs

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

Located in Chicago, IL

Seldom seen curved sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Supported by 6 Brass legs. Sofa requires reupholstery. When reupholstering there is a wood stretcher that needs replacement. ...

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

Materials

Brass

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

Stunning Set of 14 Klismos Cane Side Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley, circa 1948

$112,000 / set

Stunning Set of 14 Klismos Cane Side Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley, circa 1948

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Atlanta, GA

This magnificent set of dining chairs is unique on the World market. The set is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously profession...

Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Cane, 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

Edward Wormley Maple Slant Front Chest with Three Drawers, Mid-Century

$12,000

Edward Wormley Maple Slant Front Chest with Three Drawers, Mid-Century

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century maple slant front chest with three drawers with semi-circular wooden drawer pulls, resting on four tapered square wooden legs....

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Wood, Maple

Exceptional Pair of Ash Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c 1967

$19,500 / set

Exceptional Pair of Ash Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c 1967

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Atlanta, GA

These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored, expertly upholstered and comp...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Edward Wormley Dunbar Swivel Lounge Chair

$2,950Sale Price|40% Off

Edward Wormley Dunbar Swivel Lounge Chair

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Edward Wormley dunbar swivel lounge chair.

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery

$Edward Wormley Walnut Low Chest of Drawers, Mid-Century, 31\$

Edward Wormley Walnut Low Chest of Drawers, Mid-Century, 31\

$18,000

Edward Wormley Walnut Low Chest of Drawers, Mid-Century, 31\

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...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Wood, Walnut

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 Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

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

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 Primavera Mahogany Commode

$5,460

Edward Wormley Primavera Mahogany Commode

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar 5-drawer cabinet, mahogany wood with tapered brass legs. [metal tag Dunbar].

Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley Long John Shelf for Dunbar

$4,515

Edward Wormley Long John Shelf for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Long John Shelf can be used as shelf or console. Walnut wood with great sapwood striped details.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Dunbar Sheaf of Wheat side/end Table w/travertine top by Edward Wormley, 1950

$2,800

Dunbar Sheaf of Wheat side/end Table w/travertine top by Edward Wormley, 1950

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Dunbar Sheaf of Wheat side/end table w/travertine top by Edward Wormley. Original measures 30" diameter 20.25" tall

Category

1950s American Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Travertine

Fine Edward Wormley Chest of Drawers / Dresser for Dunbar

$7,950

Fine Edward Wormley Chest of Drawers / Dresser for Dunbar

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

Located in Chicago, IL

Edward Wormley Chest of Drawers / Dresser for Dunbar. Leather wrapped designer handles. Dovetailed Drawers. Incredible detailed craftsmanship. Note the fine edged outer border and th...

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

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

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

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

$3,250

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

By Edward Wormley

Located in South Jordan, UT

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

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Ash, Walnut

One pair of Edward Wormley Dunbar foot stools or ottomans two pair available

$3,300Sale Price / set|26% Off

One pair of Edward Wormley Dunbar foot stools or ottomans two pair available

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Ferndale, MI

Price is for one pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar stools or ottomans . Recently finished in dark stain base with X stretcher supports recently re upholstered seats . Most retain Dun...

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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 for Dunbar Table with Inset Natzler Tiles

$4,800

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Table with Inset Natzler Tiles

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

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

Category

1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Walnut

870 Coffee Table designed by Edward Wormley for DUNBAR

$6,980 / item

870 Coffee Table designed by Edward Wormley for DUNBAR

By Edward Wormley

Located in High Point, NC

A table gathers. It defines space, creates community, anchors daily rituals. The Model 870 Coffee Table by Edward Wormley understands this fundamental truth and expresses it through ...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar MCM Mahogany Expanding Dining Table with 1 Leaf

$4,347

Edward Wormley for Dunbar MCM Mahogany Expanding Dining Table with 1 Leaf

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany Expanding Dining Table with 1 Leaf This table measures: 60.25 wide x 60.25 deep x 29.5 inches high, with a chair clearance of 28.25 in...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

$Edward Wormley Mid-Century Circular Wooden End Table, 28\$

Edward Wormley Mid-Century Circular Wooden End Table, 28\

$8,900

Edward Wormley Mid-Century Circular Wooden End Table, 28\

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

American mid-century circular wooden end / side table with a circular top with shallow lip above an identical stretcher shelf supported on the exterior b...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Wood

Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Set of Six, 1950s

$12,000 / set

Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Set of Six, 1950s

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Amarillo, TX

Edward Wormley, two armchairs, and four side chairs. Dunbar, USA. Mahogany and leather. Signed with applied gold rectangular metal manufacturer's label to the seat bottom [Dunb...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Line Lounge Chairs

$18,000

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Line Lounge Chairs

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in San Francisco, CA

Edward Wormley Janus series lounge chairs for Dunbar, Circa 1957. Sophisticated smaller slipper or lounge chairs with carved snakeskin pattern front legs. A rare design that is eye c...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Vintage Edward Wormley Lounge Chair for Dunbar

$5,950

Vintage Edward Wormley Lounge Chair for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Milo Baughman, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

A rather scarce lounge chair form to come to market by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Brass Legs mounted to underside. Solid chair with good weight. Original upholstery. Best to plan t...

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

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley Channel Back Sofa, Brass Legs, Blue Upholstery, c1940s

$7,500

Edward Wormley Channel Back Sofa, Brass Legs, Blue Upholstery, c1940s

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in San Francisco, CA

An early channel back sofa with brass legs and covered in blue fabric by Edward Wormley. Model #4757 designed in 1947. The fabric is tired and should...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Brass

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.

Category

1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Ash, Rosewood

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...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany, Rosewood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sheaf of Wheat Side Table, 1950s

$3,800

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sheaf of Wheat Side Table, 1950s

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Sheaf of wheat side table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar very good vintage original condition.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Edward Wormley 'In Clover' Black Leather Office Chair, Walnut Base

$15,500

Edward Wormley 'In Clover' Black Leather Office Chair, Walnut Base

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

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

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

$8,900

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

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

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

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Dunbar Wing Back Janus Chairs by Edward Wormley

$28,000 / set

Pair of Dunbar Wing Back Janus Chairs by Edward Wormley

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A perfectly restored pair of wing back Janus lounge chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Refinished walnut bases with down seats. Reupholstered in Holland & Sherry / Brunsw...

Category

1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Oblong Side Table, Light Wood, Circa 1955

$7,500

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Oblong Side Table, Light Wood, Circa 1955

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century stepped end / side table with an oblong profile and smaller demilune upper shelf connected to the table top by two dowel supports, resting on three reverse taper...

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Four Tear Drop Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$24,000 / set

Four Tear Drop Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A set of four tear drop slipper chairs on brass legs. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Reupholstered in Holly Hunt / Nova / Celestial.

Category

1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Brass

Gorgeous Dunbar Arm Chair Edward Wormley Mid-century Modern

$3,000

Gorgeous Dunbar Arm Chair Edward Wormley Mid-century Modern

By Edward Wormley

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Gorgeous Dunbar chair designed by Edward Wormley. This lovely chair was reupholstered in a salmon chenille about 20 years ago and still looks great. The back cushion is filled with...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Dunbar 'Sheaf of Wheat' Travertine Coffee Table, 1960s, Edward Wormley

$4,200

Dunbar 'Sheaf of Wheat' Travertine Coffee Table, 1960s, Edward Wormley

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Round Rock, TX

'Sheaf of Wheat’ coffee table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c. 1960s A sculptural stained ash base paired with a warm and neutral travertine top. The statement piece featur...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Travertine

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Leather Top Coffee Table

$3,600

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Leather Top Coffee Table

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A dark mahogany table with inset patinated green leather top deigned by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.

Category

1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Leather

Edward Wormley Party Server for Dunbar

$5,500

Edward Wormley Party Server for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

The Edward Wormley bar cart is a timeless piece of furniture that embodies both style and function. It is a versatile piece that is perfect for entertaining guests or simply enjoying...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Pine

Edward Wormley For Dunbar Furniture Janus Line Table

$6,500

Edward Wormley For Dunbar Furniture Janus Line Table

By Edward Wormley

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Edward Wormley Janus Line Table Mahogany inset with Natzler Tiles Original Finish Labels present

Category

1960s American Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$12,000 / set

Pair of Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of lounge chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with sculptural mahogany bases. Fully restored and upholstered in Dedar / Gimel / Ardoise fabric.

Category

1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Excellent Rosewood Roll Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern

$12,500

Excellent Rosewood Roll Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern

By Edward Wormley

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Classic roll top desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with leather footrest. This stately executive desk is beautifully constructed of rosewood and mahogany. With two sliding roll-tops,...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

$8,184

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

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

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

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Figured Maple and Rosewood Cocktail Table

$3,800

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Figured Maple and Rosewood Cocktail Table

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Dallas, TX

Rare Wormley table bentwood burl maple with ebonized rosewood tapered legs. Tray style.

Category

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

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Rosewood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa / Daybed

$9,500

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa / Daybed

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A one arm sofa / daybed with brass legs. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully restored.

Category

1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Edward Wormley Wingback Lounge Chair for Dunbar

$5,500

Edward Wormley Wingback Lounge Chair for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Milo Baughman, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Edward Wormley Wingback Lounge Chair for Dunbar. A really nice somewhat large scale modern wingback chair. Requires Reupholstery. Some wear to the wood legs. A chip to the rear le...

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cane Back and Brass Armchair

$7,500

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cane Back and Brass Armchair

By Edward Wormley

Located in Stamford, CT

Edward Wormley for Dunbar cane back and brass armchair. Circa 1950's.

Category

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

Materials

Cane, Oak

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...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Wood

Early Edward Wormley for Dunbar Step End Table

$1,830

Early Edward Wormley for Dunbar Step End Table

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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

$3,450 / set

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

By Edward Wormley

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

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

Category

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

Materials

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.