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Edward Wormley Seating

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.

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Creator: Edward Wormley
Edward Wormley Model 4907 sofa for Dunbar Mid Century
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, the Model 4907 sofa exemplifies the designer’s masterful balance of modern restraint and traditional comfort. Introduced in the mid-20th centur...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Seating

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Upholstery

Edward Wormley for Dunbar - Mid Century Angled Sofa - Model 5305
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Decatur, GA
Large angled sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950s. Model 5305. White oak legs with brass sabots. New foam and taupe linen blend upholstery. Excellent condition.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

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Linen, Oak

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Oak and Cane Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in New Windsor, NY
A set of four distinct oak and cane back dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Berne, Indiana. Each chair still retains the gold metal tag on the underside of each sea...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

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Upholstery, Oak, Cane

Edward Wormley, Dining Chairs, Wood, Velvet, USA, 1950s
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in High Point, NC
A set of six wood and green velvet dining room chairs or side chairs designed by Edward Wormley and produced by Drexel, USA, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 30.75"H x 20.75"W...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

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Velvet, Wood

Gorgeous Set of 10 Vintage Klismos 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 ten (10) cane back Klismos dining chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture, circa 1948. The set consists of ...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

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Cane, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa M#261 with Original Jack Lenor Larsen Upholstery
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in St. Louis, MO
Classic mid-century modern sofa designed by Edward Wormley from his 1958 Dunbar - Conversation Pieces Collection, this sofa model #261 still has its original Jack Lenor Larsen colorf...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

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Brass

Edward Wormley Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Dunbar, 1960
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Dunbar, 1960’s. Chair and ottoman are on casters and also original upholstery. Measure 29” tall 29” wide 37” deep, seat height 16.6” 22” ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

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Upholstery

Rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5522 Cane Swivel Vanity Chair 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Troy, MI
Rare model 5522 desk chair or vanity stool from the First Lady Series Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar circa 1950s Laminated wood and cane molded backrest with round seat on a ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

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Brass

No. 4735 Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Set of Four
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Roanoke, VA
Rare set of four No. 4735 Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Chairs were acquired from estate with full Edward Wormley for Dunbar dining set. Rarely seen!
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

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Textile

Midcentury "Quinn" Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Model 1170, Walnut + Wool
By Edward Wormley, Gunlocke, Jens Risom, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Decatur, GA
"Quinn" chair, Model no. 1170 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar circa 1965. Sculpted walnut arms transition seamlessly to the upholstered back creating a wonderful silhouette. Frame is so...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

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Wool, Upholstery, Walnut

Dunbar Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley for the Janus Collection
By Edward Wormley
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of sophisticated and very well crafted slipper chairs having tufted backs upholstered in a light taupe and cream woven fabric with sculptural ebony toned mahogany legs . From ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Unusual Edward Wormley For Dunbar Bentwood Arm Lounge Chair Ca '1950's
By Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare and hard to find Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture lounge chair. Distinct bentwood arms and a floating seat with decorative steel bars on the back. Reupholstered, new spring...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

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Mahogany

Pair of Janus Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Kansas City, MO
This pair of Janus chairs, designed by Edward Wormley, and manufactured by Dunbar furniture company, 1950s, have been expertly restored, refinished, and reupholstered in a beautiful...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Oasis Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Very Rare. Priced for Reupholstery.
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare, Iconic "Oasis Sofa" designed by Edward Wormley and manufactured by Dunbar, 1950s. Super stylish curved design that's both functional and comfortable. This ultra rare example ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

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Upholstery

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tet-a-Tete
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Iconic Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tet-a-Tete. Ready for fabric of your choice. Mahogany legs with brass caps, Dunbar decking.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Seating

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Brass

Gorgeous Restored Set of 8 Cane Dining Chairs by Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1948
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
The rarest of the rare: an exceptional, meticulously restored set of eight (8) cane back Klismos dining chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture, circa 1948. A set of this magnitude is the collector's equivalent to capturing a Purple Unicorn. Expertly crafted solid walnut construction with stellar lines and detail. Finished in a dark walnut stain - aged to absolute perfection. Delicate cane panel inset back. Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and coveted chair...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

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Cane, Walnut

Edward Wormley "New York" Sofa Version 5316 for DUX, Sweden 1950s
By Dux of Sweden, Edward Wormley
Located in Utrecht, NL
Edward Wormley took the best elements from classical, historical Scandinavian and other European furniture design and translated them into a Modern vernacular. The result was furnitu...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

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Fabric, Wood, Linen

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany and Brass Barstools - Set of 3
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany and Brass Barstools - Set of 3 Each bar stool measures: 20.75 wide x 20 deep x 37.5 high, with a seat height of 28 and arm height/chai...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Seating

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Elegant 1940s Edward Wormley, Dunbar for Modern, Curved Sofa on Mahogany Legs
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Elegant mid 1940s Edward Wormley for Dunbar curved sofa on six thick mahogany legs, with older re-upholstery in a Chinoiserie fabric. Upholstery is ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bench, 1960
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bench, 1960. Restored and reupholstered in gray mohair. Measures 18” tall 54” long 18” deep
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

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Mohair, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Chairs- A Pair
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Great pair of lounge chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. Features a seamless blend of traditional and modern elements as so familiar with Wormley's design philosophy- with...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

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Upholstery, Hardwood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Even Arm Sofa Model 4907A/ Brass Legs
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Edward Wormley for Dunbar 108" long, 4 back Cushions Sofa with the desirable Brass Legs! Often described as the most beautiful sofa of it's time! Design is still classic and timele...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

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Brass

Remarkable Set of 12 Vintage Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Atlanta, GA
The rarest of the rare: an exceptional, meticulously restored set of twelve (12) cane back Klismos dining chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture, circa 1948. A set of this mag...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

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Cane, Walnut

12 Foot Dunbar Sofa Designed by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Kansas City, MO
Twelve feet long! Custom made Dunbar sofa designed by Edward Wormley. This was reupholstered 10 years ago and has seen very little use since. We have refinished the base since these ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

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Upholstery, Mahogany

5480 Captain's Chair designed by Edward Wormley for DUNBAR
By Edward Wormley
Located in High Point, NC
A chair is an argument about how to sit—and more broadly, how to live. The Captain's Chair by Edward Wormley makes its case with understated eloquence: that American furniture tradit...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Seating

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Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Walnut and Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 8
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Walnut and Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 8 Each chair measures: 21 wide x 23 deep x 34.25 inches high, with a seat height of 20 and arm height/ch...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Seating

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Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

A Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 655 Sofas in Grey Mohair Velvet
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A sophisticated pair of Model #655 sofas designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950s. These iconic mid-century pieces showcase Wormley’s refined modernist sensibility, blendin...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

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Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Swivel Chair, C. 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Westport, CT
A swivel lounge chair designed by the iconic Edward Wormely for Dunbar Furniture, circa 1950-1959. Completely restored, fitted with new high-grade hand cut foam with all insides full...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Seating

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Velvet, Mahogany

Set of "Y" Armchairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, C. 1950s
By Edward Wormley
Located in Westport, CT
A set of "Y" armchairs, designed by the Iconic Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950-1959. Completely restored, fitted with new caning, walnut frame work fully restored, stained in d...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Seating

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Brass

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 Seating

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Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Sofa in Raf Simons Velvet with Leather Trim
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
An outstanding Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Model 6329 Angle sofa newly upholstered in a Raf Simons teal velvet with leather trim. Conceived in 1957, The Janus sofa was introdu...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Seating

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Brown Tufted Floating Three-Seat Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in Queens, NY
American mid-century 3-seat sofa with brown button tufted fabric upholstery, and two removable seat cushions resting on a floating wooden base. (EDWARD WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR FURNITURE C...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Seating

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Rare Model #4907 Sofas by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Circa 1950's
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your living space with this exceptional pair of sofas attributed to iconic mid-century designer Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. Crafted in the 1950s, these sofas embody ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Seating

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Brass

Edward Wormley Tête-à-tête, Dunbar-1950s, model 5944
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Raleigh, NC
This classic mid-century tête-à-tête by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture allows two people to sit facing each other in comfortable conversation. The piece rests on a rich stained...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Seating

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Brass

Rare and Elegant Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Armchair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Edward Wormley for Dunbar lounge chair. Model number 6309, part of the Today and Tomorrow collection, circa 1963. Beautiful channelled mahogany frame with ultra-suede seat and back c...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

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Mahogany

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Slipper Chairs, 1960s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Hamburg, PA
Iconic pair of slipper chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture, circa 1960s, embodying the pinnacle of mid-century elegance. Wormley, Dunbar's legendary design director, crafte...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Horseshoe Dining Chairs (Model 935)
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
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 Seating

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Upholstery, Mahogany, Rosewood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa, 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Hamburg, PA
A classic Bracket Back Sofa #5497 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Edward Wormley always saw furniture as expressions of personality and as a paired-down concept for detail of architect...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Janus Group Ottoman, circa 1955
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Janus Group Ottoman, circa 1955 – Reupholstered Tufted Pillow-Top with Splayed Mahogany Legs Description An iconic mid-century design by Edward Wormley for...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

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Walnut, Upholstery

Edward Wormley Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Red Brown Leather
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar by Mobilier Universel, set of eight armchairs, model '5762', lacquered black wood, red brown leather, Belgium, design 1957 These armchairs are designed by ...
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

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Wood

Swivel Lounge Chair, Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Almost White, Expertly Restored
By Edward Wormley
Located in Kansas City, MO
Edward Wormley for Dunbar swivel lounge chair. Expertly restored and reupholstered. Deep, comfortable chair on a beautiful mahogany base. No expense was spared in both the original m...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

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Upholstery, Mahogany

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 Seating

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Suede, Walnut

Pair of Wormley for Dunbar Dining Chairs with Brass Handles
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful pair of dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar ( model 4710A ). These chairs have been newly restored, refinished and reupholstered, and are in excellent ready...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Seating

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Brass

Pair of Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of slipper chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Chairs are reupholstered in a Maharam Mohair.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Seating

Rare Set of Lounge Chairs in Walnut by Edward Wormley for Dunbar 1950's
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Troy, MI
Set of 4 rare bentwood lounge chairs designed by Edward Wormley Model 5646 Dunbar circa 1950s Curved barrel back seat in bent walnut with integrated sculpted armrests Legs are taper...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

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Fabric, Walnut

Edward Wormley Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Edward Wormley
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An oversized, comfortable lounge chair and ottoman. Manufactured by Dunbar.
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1950s American Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

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Upholstery

Edward Wormley, Dunbar Sofa, Brown Velvet with Brass Legs
By Edward Wormley
Located in Greensboro, NC
Dunbar sofa, designed by Edward Wormley. This sofa was a custom length/custom order. It has been reupholstered in a brown cotton velvet with new cushions combining foam and down. Bra...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Seating

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Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar model 4623 Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare model 4623 sofa with bleached mahogany base designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully restored and reupholstered in mohair.
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1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

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Mohair

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Daybed in Mahogany, Brass, and Blue-Grey Fabric
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, daybed, mahogany, reupholstered fabric, brass-plated aluminum, United States, 1950s. This rare design by Edward Wormley exemplifies his commitment to crea...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

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Aluminum, Brass

Edward Wormley Sectional Sofa for Dunbar, 1960s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Hamburg, PA
A classic Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1960's USA. This two-piece sectional sofa has the stately mahogany bracket back design that sets this Edward Wormley sofa apart. This sofa has vi...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Dunbar Leather and Brass Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley, 1960
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Dunbar Leather and Brass Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley, 1960. Original leather.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

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Brass

Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Beautiful Original Condition, Tan Silk Fabric
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Kansas City, MO
Tufted seat and back sofa designed by Edward Wormley. Dark stained African mahogany cross stretcher base with floating ends. The silk blend original fabric is in amazingly good condi...
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Stunning Signed Dunbar Three Seater Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning signed Dunbar 3 seater sofa. This piece is upholstered in it's original celery green woven wool in very nice to excellent condition. The loose seat cushions are quite firm ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection
By Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Stylish and elegant slipper chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar ca' 1950's. Upholstered in Fret custom Italian silk velvet, luxurious to the touch, (samples available). Chocolate bra...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

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Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Chair and Ottoman on Casters 1965
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Chair and Ottoman on Casters 1965 Reupholstered Classic lounge chair and ottoman designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, featuring original brass Shep...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

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Brass

Set of Ten Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of ten dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Refinished walnut frames and reupholstered in Holly Hunt / Los Cabos / Daybreak fabric.
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1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

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Walnut

Edward Wormley Executive Office Chair
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley Executive Office Chair for Dunbar “In Clover” 932 Executive chair button tufted leather, solid walnut base, brass casters, tilts and sw...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

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Leather, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Modern Tweed & Mahogany Bracket Back Sofa
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Atomic Era Bracket Back Sofa, circa 1950s. Features streamlined track arms, original tweed plaid button tufted upholstery and two large seat cushions. The...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

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Upholstery, Mahogany

La Gondola Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Expertly Restored, Gray Mohair
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Kansas City, MO
Edward Wormley's famous La Gondola sofa. One of the best sofa designs of the entire modern design movement. Expertly refinished and reupholstered in a light to medium grey mohair. Pl...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Brass Handled Dining Chairs - Pair
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Brass Handled Dining Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 21.75 wide x 22 deep x 31.5 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 18 inche...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Seating

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Brass

Edward Wormley seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Edward Wormley seating 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 seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating 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 seating by Dunbar, Milo Baughman, and Adrian Pearsall. Prices for Edward Wormley seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $760 and can go as high as $119,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $8,500.
Questions About Edward Wormley Seating
  • 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.