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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
Sofa Designed by Edward Wormley and Produced by Dunbar
Sofa Designed by Edward Wormley and Produced by Dunbar

Sofa Designed by Edward Wormley and Produced by Dunbar

$9,500

Sofa Designed by Edward Wormley and Produced by Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Stamford, CT

A newly upholstered sofa made by Dunbar and designed by Edward Wormley, circa 1965.

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

Materials

Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Walnut X-Base Dining Chairs
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Walnut X-Base Dining Chairs

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Walnut X-Base Dining Chairs

$4,995 / set

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Walnut X-Base Dining Chairs

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional set of six Mid-Century Modern x-base dining chairs By Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Solid walnut frames with "x" stretchers, and upholstered ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Walnut X-Base Dining Chairs
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Walnut X-Base Dining Chairs

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Walnut X-Base Dining Chairs

$3,595 / set

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Walnut X-Base Dining Chairs

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional set of four Mid-Century Modern x-base dining chairs By Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Solid walnut frames with "x" stretchers, and upholstered...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Walnut X-Base High Back Side Chairs
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Walnut X-Base High Back Side Chairs

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Walnut X-Base High Back Side Chairs

$1,795 / set

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Walnut X-Base High Back Side Chairs

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern x-base side chairs or dining chairs By Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Solid walnut frames with "x" stretchers, and ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Desk Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Desk Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Desk Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$9,500 / item

Desk Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An adjustable and swiveling roll arm desk chair in the original brown leather, having a chromed four point base with casters.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

Materials

Steel

Lounge Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
Lounge Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s

Lounge Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s

$3,600 / item

Lounge Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An armless button tufted lounge chair of generous proportion having exposed walnut base. Model: 5000.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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

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 Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

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 Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Highback Lounge Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Highback Lounge Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Highback Lounge Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$12,600

Highback Lounge Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A high backed, button-tufted lounge chair in the original black leather upholstery with mahogany legs and side stretchers.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Fabulous 2-Piece Edward Wormley Dunbar Long Low Mid-Century Sofa
Fabulous 2-Piece Edward Wormley Dunbar Long Low Mid-Century Sofa

Fabulous 2-Piece Edward Wormley Dunbar Long Low Mid-Century Sofa

$10,000 / set

Fabulous 2-Piece Edward Wormley Dunbar Long Low Mid-Century Sofa

By Edward Wormley

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Fabulous 2 piece long low Edward Wormley for Dunbar sofa. This is perfect for you designers who need to reupholster. The bones are magnificent but the fabric needs updating. Long ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Rare Set of Lounge Chairs in Walnut by Edward Wormley for Dunbar 1950's
Rare Set of Lounge Chairs in Walnut by Edward Wormley for Dunbar 1950's

Rare Set of Lounge Chairs in Walnut by Edward Wormley for Dunbar 1950's

$16,000 / set

Rare Set of Lounge Chairs in Walnut by Edward Wormley for Dunbar 1950's

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

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

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Swiveling Barrel Back Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
Pair of Swiveling Barrel Back Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s

Pair of Swiveling Barrel Back Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s

$11,000 / set

Pair of Swiveling Barrel Back Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A pair (2) of continuous arm swivel chairs in laminated walnut having tan button tufted leather cushions and a cruciform stretcher detail.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Chesterfield Lounge Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Chesterfield Lounge Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Chesterfield Lounge Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$14,500

Chesterfield Lounge Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A generously proportioned and highly comfortable rare Chesterfield club chair with button tufted upholstery.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Edward Wormley Yellow Lounge Chair for Dunbar, Reupholstery Needed
Edward Wormley Yellow Lounge Chair for Dunbar, Reupholstery Needed

Edward Wormley Yellow Lounge Chair for Dunbar, Reupholstery Needed

$1,400

Edward Wormley Yellow Lounge Chair for Dunbar, Reupholstery Needed

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Berlin, DE

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

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair of Arm Chairs or Lounge Chairs, 1950s
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair of Arm Chairs or Lounge Chairs, 1950s

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair of Arm Chairs or Lounge Chairs, 1950s

$3,250 / set

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair of Arm Chairs or Lounge Chairs, 1950s

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Hamburg, PA

A classic pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar armchairs. Edward Wormley always saw furniture as expressions of personality and as a paired-down concept for detail of architecture and g...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Remarkable Set of 12 Iconic Cane Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c 1950
Remarkable Set of 12 Iconic Cane Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c 1950

Remarkable Set of 12 Iconic Cane Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c 1950

$96,000 / set

Remarkable Set of 12 Iconic Cane Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c 1950

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Atlanta, GA

The rarest of the rare: an exceptional, meticulously restored set of twelve (12) Iconic modern cane dining chairs by the esteemed Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture, circa 1950. Sin...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Pair of Janus High Back Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Pair of Janus High Back Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Pair of Janus High Back Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$9,500 / set

Pair of Janus High Back Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A pair of 'Janus' high back chairs with the original blue silk faille upholstery, on light walnut legs with cloud lift stretchers.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Gorgeous Restored Set of 8 Cane Dining Chairs by Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1948
Gorgeous Restored Set of 8 Cane Dining Chairs by Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1948

Gorgeous Restored Set of 8 Cane Dining Chairs by Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1948

$67,000 / set

Gorgeous Restored Set of 8 Cane Dining Chairs by Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1948

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 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

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Edward Wormley Thebes Stools
Edward Wormley Thebes Stools

Edward Wormley Thebes Stools

$8,800 / set

Edward Wormley Thebes Stools

By Edward Wormley

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Edward Wormley stools model #5002. Manufactured by Dunbar. Original olive green leather.

Category

1950s American Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Chairs- A Pair
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Chairs- A Pair

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Chairs- A Pair

$4,200 / set

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Chairs- A Pair

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

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

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Early Set of 4 Edward Wormley Riemerschmid Chairs, Dunbar Furniture, 1947
Early Set of 4 Edward Wormley Riemerschmid Chairs, Dunbar Furniture, 1947

Early Set of 4 Edward Wormley Riemerschmid Chairs, Dunbar Furniture, 1947

$29,000 / set

Early Set of 4 Edward Wormley Riemerschmid Chairs, Dunbar Furniture, 1947

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture, Richard Riemerschmid

Located in Culver City, CA

Set your sights on these absolutely stunning, gloriously reupholstered, and ridiculously stylish chairs designed by none other than Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture, of Berne, Ind...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of Mahogany and Blue Mohair Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Pair of Mahogany and Blue Mohair Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Pair of Mahogany and Blue Mohair Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$8,500 / set

Pair of Mahogany and Blue Mohair Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Early pair of model 5000 "Sophia" slipper chairs by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar (ca. 1955, Indiana, USA). Redone in a luxurious powder blue mohair with button tufted seats and backs...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

Materials

Mohair, Mahogany

Edward Wormley Dunbar Horseshoe dining or desk chair model 935
Edward Wormley Dunbar Horseshoe dining or desk chair model 935

Edward Wormley Dunbar Horseshoe dining or desk chair model 935

$3,000

Edward Wormley Dunbar Horseshoe dining or desk chair model 935

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Ferndale, MI

Edward Wormley design for Dunbar furniture Horsehoe chairs model 935 . This is a first generation chair . Backrest and arm are laminated wood as opposed to later version of solid wo...

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

Materials

Leather, Wood

All Arms- Miraculous Set of 14 Arm Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley
All Arms- Miraculous Set of 14 Arm Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley

All Arms- Miraculous Set of 14 Arm Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley

$133,000 / set

All Arms- Miraculous Set of 14 Arm 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 fourteen (14) cane back Klismos ARM dining chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture, circa 1948. A set of th...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

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Cane, Walnut

Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Edward Wormley
Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Edward Wormley

Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Edward Wormley

$5,110

Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Edward Wormley

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A good Mid-Century Modern sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, with flared back and arms and loose back cushions. Square dark walnut legs with round brass foot. The piece was reupholst...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Ebonized Dining Set in Olive Velvet by Edward Wormley, Dunbar, 1950's
Ebonized Dining Set in Olive Velvet by Edward Wormley, Dunbar, 1950's

Ebonized Dining Set in Olive Velvet by Edward Wormley, Dunbar, 1950's

$10,500

Ebonized Dining Set in Olive Velvet by Edward Wormley, Dunbar, 1950's

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Culver City, CA

This set is absolutely divine! Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in the 1950's this set was manufactured to be of the absolute highest quality, and to last forever... which it ki...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

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Velvet, Mahogany

Large Edward Wormley Donut Ottoman for Dunbar
Large Edward Wormley Donut Ottoman for Dunbar

Large Edward Wormley Donut Ottoman for Dunbar

$3,800

Large Edward Wormley Donut Ottoman for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Miami, FL

Original Edward Wormley Ottoman for Dunbar. Foam and fabric are new, springs are original. Expertly reupholstered. Original casters. Center cushion is removable.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Swivel Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Pair of Swivel Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Pair of Swivel Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$14,000 / set

Pair of Swivel Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar swivel chairs with walnut bases reupholstered in Holly Hunt / Mokum / Sole Boucle / Seasalt fabric.

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1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

Materials

Walnut

1950's Edward Wormley Dunbar Wingback Lounge Arm Chair
1950's Edward Wormley Dunbar Wingback Lounge Arm Chair

1950's Edward Wormley Dunbar Wingback Lounge Arm Chair

$4,800

1950's Edward Wormley Dunbar Wingback Lounge Arm Chair

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Southampton, NJ

A classic 1950s Lounge armchair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar fully restored with new textured cotton upholstery. The original signed Dunbar decking has been carefully maintained. Fe...

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

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Cotton, Walnut

1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa Mid Century Modern
1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa Mid Century Modern

1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa Mid Century Modern

$9,900

1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa Mid Century Modern

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Exceptional 1950s Mid-Century Modern bracket back sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, ( it has no label or maker’s mark). This iconic piece showcases Wormley’s timeless sophi...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tilt-Back Sheridan Lounge Chair in Walnut Cane & Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tilt-Back Sheridan Lounge Chair in Walnut Cane & Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tilt-Back Sheridan Lounge Chair in Walnut Cane & Brass

$7,800

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tilt-Back Sheridan Lounge Chair in Walnut Cane & Brass

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant lounge chair was designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in the late 1960s and was only produced for a very short time. The frame is crafted from solid American claro waln...

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

Materials

Brass

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

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 Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

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...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Edward Wormley For Dunbar "Morris" Lounge Chair
Edward Wormley For Dunbar "Morris" Lounge Chair

Edward Wormley For Dunbar "Morris" Lounge Chair

$8,500

Edward Wormley For Dunbar "Morris" Lounge Chair

By Edward Wormley

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar multi position recliner known as the "Morris" chair. Classic reinterpretation the lounge chair has three positions. Mahogany in dark, original finish...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Yellow Cube Club Chairs By Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Pair of Yellow Cube Club Chairs By Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Pair of Yellow Cube Club Chairs By Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$9,500 / set

Pair of Yellow Cube Club Chairs By Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Milo Baughman, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Yellow Cube Club Chairs By Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Signed Dunbar on upholstery as shown. Upholstrey shows some wear and fading, but I believe good to use as-is with may...

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

Materials

Upholstery

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Stool or Ottoman with Parson Legs & Tufted Seat
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Stool or Ottoman with Parson Legs & Tufted Seat

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Stool or Ottoman with Parson Legs & Tufted Seat

$1,750

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Stool or Ottoman with Parson Legs & Tufted Seat

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in St. Louis, MO

Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar Stool or ottoman. This elegant stool has dark mahogany parson legs with an inside radius and original off white tufted upholstery. Origin...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Beige Bouclé Sophia Slipper Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar - a Pair
Beige Bouclé Sophia Slipper Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar - a Pair

Beige Bouclé Sophia Slipper Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar - a Pair

$6,850 / set

Beige Bouclé Sophia Slipper Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar - a Pair

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of neutral lacquered mahogany model 5000 or Sophia slipper chairs with tufted seat and back. Newly refinished and reupholstered in a light écru off-white, ivory, sand or bone bo...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

Materials

Mahogany, Fabric

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Brass Leg Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Brass Leg Lounge Chairs and Ottoman

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Brass Leg Lounge Chairs and Ottoman

$10,900 / set

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Brass Leg Lounge Chairs and Ottoman

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A wonderful pair of chairs with accompanying ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Features a generous and comfortable seat, button back, and solid brass tapered legs. Rare to find s...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection Chair and Footstool, C. 1950s
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection Chair and Footstool, C. 1950s

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection Chair and Footstool, C. 1950s

$8,800

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection Chair and Footstool, C. 1950s

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Westport, CT

Historic set of lounge chair and ottoman designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950-1959. Completely restored, reupholstered in embossed velvet by Holly Hunt. Walnut refinishe...

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

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Edward Wormley, Slipper Chairs, Beech, Mohair, USA, 1950s
Edward Wormley, Slipper Chairs, Beech, Mohair, USA, 1950s

Edward Wormley, Slipper Chairs, Beech, Mohair, USA, 1950s

$11,500 / set

Edward Wormley, Slipper Chairs, Beech, Mohair, USA, 1950s

By Edward Wormley, Drexel

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of beech and green mohair slipper lounge chairs designed by Edward Wormley and produced by Drexel, USA, 1950s. Seat height: 20.5” .

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Edward J. Wormley Lounge Chair and Ottoman circa 1950s for Dunbar
Edward J. Wormley Lounge Chair and Ottoman circa 1950s for Dunbar

Edward J. Wormley Lounge Chair and Ottoman circa 1950s for Dunbar

$3,250

Edward J. Wormley Lounge Chair and Ottoman circa 1950s for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in St. Louis, MO

Edward J. Wormley lounge chair and ottoman for Dunbar circa 1950s on solid brass castors. The lounge chair has a trapezoid shape, wider in the front (27.5" W) and tapers to the back....

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

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Upholstery

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dining Chairs with Brass Handles
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dining Chairs with Brass Handles

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dining Chairs with Brass Handles

$5,000 / set

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dining Chairs with Brass Handles

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in St. Louis, MO

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

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley Mr. lounge Chair and Ottoman
Edward Wormley Mr. lounge Chair and Ottoman

Edward Wormley Mr. lounge Chair and Ottoman

$7,500

Edward Wormley Mr. lounge Chair and Ottoman

By Edward Wormley

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mr Chair and Ottoman Tapering steel legs ottoman is 13"h x 25" x 29"

Category

1950s American Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of "Alexandria" Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Pair of "Alexandria" Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Pair of "Alexandria" Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$11,500 / set

Pair of "Alexandria" Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Brooklyn, NY

For your consideration is this 1960s pair of "Alexandria" armchairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. They feature elegantly sinuous frames sculpted from solid mahogany with black satin ...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Edward Wormley Dining Chairs for Dunbar
Edward Wormley Dining Chairs for Dunbar

Edward Wormley Dining Chairs for Dunbar

$5,800 / set

Edward Wormley Dining Chairs for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of six dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with brass stretchers, mahogany frames and upholstered seats. Stylish and substantial mid-century modern dining room ch...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Leather Ottomans Model 5314, 1960
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Leather Ottomans Model 5314, 1960

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Leather Ottomans Model 5314, 1960

$4,500 / set

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Leather Ottomans Model 5314, 1960

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair Leather Ottomans, Model #5314, 1960’s. Original burnt sienna color leather with beautiful patina, as shown in pictures. Measure 30” x 30” 16” tall

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Edward Wormley, Dining Chairs, Walnut, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Edward Wormley, Dining Chairs, Walnut, Fabric, USA, 1950s

Edward Wormley, Dining Chairs, Walnut, Fabric, USA, 1950s

$13,900 / set

Edward Wormley, Dining Chairs, Walnut, Fabric, USA, 1950s

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in High Point, NC

A set of six walnut and white fabric dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley and produced by Dunbar, Berne, Indiana, USA, 1950s. Seat heigh...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Eight Edward Wormley Mahogany, Leather and Brass Dining Chairs
Eight Edward Wormley Mahogany, Leather and Brass Dining Chairs

Eight Edward Wormley Mahogany, Leather and Brass Dining Chairs

$9,200Sale Price / set|20% Off

Eight Edward Wormley Mahogany, Leather and Brass Dining Chairs

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Set of eight mahogany wood and apricot leather curved panel back dining chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Set is comprised of two arm chairs and six...

Category

1950s American Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Set of Three Barstools by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Set of Three Barstools by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Set of Three Barstools by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$9,500 / set

Set of Three Barstools by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A set of three swiveling barstools designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Original lacquer finish. Reupholstered in vintage Dunbar fabric.

Category

1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

Materials

Lacquer

Four Thebes Stools by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Four Thebes Stools by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Four Thebes Stools by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$15,000 / set

Four Thebes Stools by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A set of four Thebes stools designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Mahogany bases with lacquered ebony finish. Newer custom upholstery.

Category

1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Custom Settee
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Custom Settee

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Custom Settee

$2,400

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Custom Settee

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Denton, TX

This assemblage of three chairs into a settee with bentwood arms was custom ordered by Stephens Financial for their office in Michigan. New upholstery may be desired.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Ash, Rosewood

Ed Wormley for Dunbar Sofa
Ed Wormley for Dunbar Sofa

Ed Wormley for Dunbar Sofa

$6,950

Ed Wormley for Dunbar Sofa

By Edward Wormley

Located in Southampton, NJ

Sofa designed by Ed Wormley for Dunbar model 4906 reupholstered in Maharam Kvadrat grey wool textured hopsack. Backrests are down & seat is high quality foam with hand tied frame spr...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

Materials

Wool, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Armchairs, Pair
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Armchairs, Pair

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Armchairs, Pair

$6,050 / set

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Armchairs, Pair

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in North Miami, FL

Pair of Edward Wormley, signed Dunbar armchairs (to underside) known as "Edward's Chair," these handsome examples have stained oak frames and stainless steel stretchers. Very high qu...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Set of Eight Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dining Chairs in Linherr Hollingsworth
Set of Eight Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dining Chairs in Linherr Hollingsworth

Set of Eight Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dining Chairs in Linherr Hollingsworth

$48,000 / set

Set of Eight Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dining Chairs in Linherr Hollingsworth

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

Experience the epitome of mid-century elegance with this set of eight dining chairs designed by Edward J Wormley for the esteemed Dunbar Furniture Company. Featuring the impeccable M...

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Benches by Edward Wormely for Dunbar
Pair of Benches by Edward Wormely for Dunbar

Pair of Benches by Edward Wormely for Dunbar

$7,400 / set

Pair of Benches by Edward Wormely for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Dallas, TX

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Edward Wormley Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Newly Upholstered Loveseat Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Newly Upholstered Loveseat Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Newly Upholstered Loveseat Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$8,000

Newly Upholstered Loveseat Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Charleston, SC

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 495 loveseat sofa. Beautifully upholstered. You can use with or without the back pillows as the back has 3 tufted buttons. Wood stretcher from fro...

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Party Sofa Model 5407 in Dark Gray Leather
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Party Sofa Model 5407 in Dark Gray Leather

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Party Sofa Model 5407 in Dark Gray Leather

$16,000

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Party Sofa Model 5407 in Dark Gray Leather

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

Edward Wormley's iconic party sofa for Dunbar. Reupholstered in dark gray leather. A super comfortable sofa with loads of style. A design class...

Category

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

Materials

Leather

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Angled Ottoman
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Angled Ottoman

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Angled Ottoman

$2,800

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Angled Ottoman

By Edward Wormley

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

An Edward Wormley fro Dunbar angled ottoman #5701 in original black leather. Ash frame.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

Edward Wormley Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Dunbar, USA 1960s
Edward Wormley Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Dunbar, USA 1960s

Edward Wormley Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Dunbar, USA 1960s

$4,610Sale Price / set|20% Off

Edward Wormley Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Dunbar, USA 1960s

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Berlin, DE

Edward Wormley lounge chair with ottoman by Dunbar, USA 1960s Dunbar lounge chair with ottoman. The measurements given apply to the Lounge Chair. The ottoman measures 60cm depth, 60...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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.

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Questions About Edward Wormley Seating
  • What materials did Edward Wormley use?
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    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.

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