Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection Lounge Chair
By Edward Wormley
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus collection lounge chair.
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Seating
Fabric
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.
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection Lounge Chair
By Edward Wormley
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus collection lounge chair.
Fabric
$4,600 / item
No. 4735 Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
No. 4735 Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Bleached mahogany, fabric. A great model that rarely comes up on the se...
Fabric, Mahogany
$6,600 / set
Pair of Edward Wormley armchairs
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Edward Wormley armchairs
Fabric, Wood
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.
Walnut
Pair of Petite Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Slipper Benches"
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Rarely seen pair of petite "Slipper benches" model #684 designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Newly upholstered frames on zebra wood legs.
Textile, Zebra Wood
$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.
Upholstery, Walnut
$9,500 / item
Desk Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
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.
Steel
$4,800 / set
Edward Wormley Slipper Chairs for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Edward Wormley slipper chairs for Dunbar with dark mahogany bases and original black velvet upholstery. The upholstery has faded to an interesting shade of aubergine. Includes downfi...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Highback Lounge Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A high backed, button-tufted lounge chair in the original black leather upholstery with mahogany legs and side stretchers.
Leather, Mahogany
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.
Leather, Walnut
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...
Upholstery, Walnut
Chesterfield Lounge Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A generously proportioned and highly comfortable rare Chesterfield club chair with button tufted upholstery.
Upholstery
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 ...
Upholstery, Walnut
Edward Wormley Dunbar Alexandria Armchairs, Mahogany & Walnut, 1960
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Alexandria" Arm Chairs, Model 6004, circa 1960, mahogany and walnut frame with burgundy vinyl seat, "Edward Wormley for Dunbar" label to underside....
Upholstery, Mahogany, Walnut
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.
Walnut, Upholstery
Edward Wormley Yellow Lounge Chair for Dunbar, Reupholstery Needed
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Berlin, DE
Edward Wormley Lounge Chair for Dunbar that also can be used as is but we recomend a new dress for this very comfy chair. Please ask for quotes. *This piece is curated by Original B...
Upholstery, Wood
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...
Brass
Edward Worley Tufted Bench for Dunbar Furniture
By Edward Wormley
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Edward Wormley Tufted Brass Bench Re-Upholstered in White Boucle Fabric Paper label and Big D Furniture metal Tag
Upholstery
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...
Velvet, Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tilt-Back Sheridan Lounge Chair in Walnut Cane & Brass
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
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...
Brass
All Arms- Miraculous Set of 14 Arm Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
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...
Cane, Walnut
Stellar ALL ARM Set of 8 Vintage Cane Dining Chairs by Wormley for Dunbar
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 ARM dining chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture, circa 1948. A set of this m...
Cane, Walnut
$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.
Walnut
Remarkable Set of 12 Iconic Cane Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c 1950
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
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...
Cane, Mahogany
Edward Wormley Dunbar Horseshoe dining or desk chair model 935
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
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...
Leather, Wood
$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.
Leather, Mahogany
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...
Cotton, Walnut
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...
Upholstery
$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...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Large Edward Wormley Donut Ottoman for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
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.
Fabric, Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Custom Settee
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
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.
Upholstery, Ash, Rosewood
Dunbar Lounge Chair designed by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for efficient shipping quote to your location. Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Fabric, Mahogany
Expertly Restored - Edward J. Wormley Tufted Lounge Chair for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern lounge chair designed by American furniture designer, Edward J. Wormley, for Dunbar in the United States, circa 1950s. T...
Brass
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...
Cane, Walnut
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...
Upholstery, Walnut
Early Set of 4 Edward Wormley Riemerschmid Chairs, Dunbar Furniture, 1947
By Richard Riemerschmid, Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
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...
Leather, Walnut
$5,142 / set
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Armchairs, Pair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
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...
Leather, Oak
Pair of Yellow Cube Club Chairs By Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Milo Baughman, Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
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...
Upholstery
Set of 6 Edward Wormley for Dunbar 'Riemerschmid' Black and Green Dining Chairs
By Edward Wormley
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 6 American Mid-Century 'Riemerschmid' dining armchairs with black painted wooden frames and bright green upholstered slip seats. (EDWARD J WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR FURNITURE COMPANY...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Edward Wormley, Slipper Chairs, Beech, Mohair, USA, 1950s
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
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” .
Mohair, Beech
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...
Velvet, Mahogany
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"
Upholstery
Edward Wormley, Dining Chairs, Walnut, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
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...
Fabric, Walnut
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...
Cane, Walnut
$1,350Sale Price|25% Off
Ebonized Mid Century Modern Armchair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c1960s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Step into a realm of timeless elegance and comfort with this Ebonized Mid-Century Modern Armchair, crafted by the iconic Edward Wormley for Dunbar in the 1950s. This exquisite piece ...
Leather, Mahogany
Set of 4 Edward Wormley for Dunbar Patterned Mauve Upholstered Dining Side Chair
By Edward Wormley
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 American mid-century dining / side chairs with square backs featuring a brass central handle, geometrically patterned mauve seat and back cushions, resting on four square ta...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Edward Wormley for Drexel Arm Chairs - Precedent Collection
By Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of Edward Wormley for Drexel dining arm chairs for his Precedent Collection circa 1950s, can be used as occasional chairs. Silver Elm refinished in a dark espresso with new tan...
Elm
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Brass Leg Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
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...
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Wooden Caned Back and Upholstered Seat Side Chair
By Edward Wormley
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century side chair with a dark stained wooden frame, beige textured fabric upholstered seat, and caned back, resting on four tapered square legs...
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
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...
Mahogany
Set of Eight Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dining Chairs in Linherr Hollingsworth
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
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...
Brass
Beige Bouclé Sophia Slipper Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar - a Pair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
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...
Mahogany, Fabric
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...
Wool, Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Stool or Ottoman with Parson Legs & Tufted Seat
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
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...
Upholstery, Mahogany
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 ...
Upholstery, Wood
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....
Upholstery
Edward Wormley for Dunbar MCM Cane and Bleached Mahogany Dining Chairs - 6
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Cane and Bleached Mahogany Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 19.5 wide x 21.5 deep x 34.25 high, with a seat height of 17.2...
Cane, Mahogany
$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...
Mahogany, Leather
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
Leather, Walnut
Set of Palle Suenson Side Table in Solid Teak with Edward Wormley Armchairs
By Edward Wormley, Robert Sonneman
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Palle Suenson, side table, teak, Denmark, c. 1940 Striking Scandinavian Modern side table by Danish architect and designer Palle Suenson (1904-1987). This particular table is spec...
Metal