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Edward Wormley Armchairs

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, Armchairs, Wood, Mohair, Cane, USA, 1950s
Edward Wormley, Armchairs, Wood, Mohair, Cane, USA, 1950s

Edward Wormley, Armchairs, Wood, Mohair, Cane, USA, 1950s

$4,800 / set

Edward Wormley, Armchairs, Wood, Mohair, Cane, USA, 1950s

By Edward Wormley

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of wood, cane and mohair armchairs designed by Edward Wormley and produced by Dunbar, USA, c. 1950s. Minor wear to wood frame consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Mohair, Cane, Wood

Midcentury "Quinn" Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Model 1170, Walnut + Wool
Midcentury "Quinn" Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Model 1170, Walnut + Wool

Midcentury "Quinn" Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Model 1170, Walnut + Wool

$760

Midcentury "Quinn" Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Model 1170, Walnut + Wool

By Gunlocke, Jens Risom, Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

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 Armchairs

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Wool, Upholstery, Walnut

Set of "Y" Armchairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, C. 1950s
Set of "Y" Armchairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, C. 1950s

Set of "Y" Armchairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, C. 1950s

$12,000 / set

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 Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Rare and Elegant Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Armchair
Rare and Elegant Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Armchair

Rare and Elegant Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Armchair

$4,000

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 Armchairs

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Mahogany

PAIR OF 5762 ARMCHAIRS FOR DUNBAR Edward Wormley
PAIR OF 5762 ARMCHAIRS FOR DUNBAR Edward Wormley

PAIR OF 5762 ARMCHAIRS FOR DUNBAR Edward Wormley

$5,219 / set

PAIR OF 5762 ARMCHAIRS FOR DUNBAR Edward Wormley

By Edward Wormley

Located in Forest, BE

Edward Wormley was an American designer of modern furniture. In 1926, he briefly studied at the Ar Institute of Chicago, but had to leave after three terms due to financial issues. I...

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1950s American Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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

Pair of Wormley for Dunbar Dining Chairs with Brass Handles

$5,000 / set

Pair of Wormley for Dunbar Dining Chairs with Brass Handles

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

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 Armchairs

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Brass

Edward Wormley Captains Chair for Dunbar, Model 5480
Edward Wormley Captains Chair for Dunbar, Model 5480

Edward Wormley Captains Chair for Dunbar, Model 5480

$6,500

Edward Wormley Captains Chair for Dunbar, Model 5480

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in San Francisco, CA

Edward Wormley Captain's Chair for Dunbar Furniture, Model 5480. Elegant looking armchair perfect for a desk or bedroom corner. Made from oak with brass feet and a cane backrest, jus...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

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

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

$36,000 / set

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

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Sagaponack, NY

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

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar American Mid-Century Lounge Chairs
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar American Mid-Century Lounge Chairs

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar American Mid-Century Lounge Chairs

$7,600 / set

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar American Mid-Century Lounge Chairs

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of American Mid-Century Lounge / Armchairs with brown upholstery having a seat cushion and button tufted back and resting on an ebonized base with square legs (EDWARD WORMLEY FO...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Armchairs

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Wood

Unusual Edward Wormley For Dunbar Bentwood Arm Lounge Chair Ca '1950's
Unusual Edward Wormley For Dunbar Bentwood Arm Lounge Chair Ca '1950's

Unusual Edward Wormley For Dunbar Bentwood Arm Lounge Chair Ca '1950's

$4,800

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 Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar "A" Frame Arm Chair
Edward Wormley for Dunbar "A" Frame Arm Chair

Edward Wormley for Dunbar "A" Frame Arm Chair

$4,960Sale Price|20% Off

Edward Wormley for Dunbar "A" Frame Arm Chair

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar "A" Frame Arm Chair, Horseshoe curved back with original leather-covered armrests, solid mahogany frame, brass exposed screws...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Edward Wormley A-Frame Armchair for Dunbar
Edward Wormley A-Frame Armchair for Dunbar

Edward Wormley A-Frame Armchair for Dunbar

$6,000

Edward Wormley A-Frame Armchair for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dark walnut "A-Frame" armchair with tapered legs and brass capped feet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA, c.1960s. The seat cushion has been reupholstered with a sage green mohair - ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley Dining Armchair for Dunbar
Edward Wormley Dining Armchair for Dunbar

Edward Wormley Dining Armchair for Dunbar

$4,000

Edward Wormley Dining Armchair for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Walnut dining armchair with splayed back legs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA, c.1960s. The seat cushion has been newly reupholstered in a Pierre Frey textured fabric - a perfect t...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Rare set of Eight 1950s MCM Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dining Armchairs
Rare set of Eight 1950s MCM Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dining Armchairs

Rare set of Eight 1950s MCM Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dining Armchairs

$8,500 / set

Rare set of Eight 1950s MCM Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dining Armchairs

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in St. Louis, MO

Rare set of 8 dining room or conference armchairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, model number 842, in mahogany with original red velvet seats. All original, minor touch up prior to s...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

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

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

$9,500

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

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

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

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Leather, Upholstery

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

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

$3,450 / set

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

By Edward Wormley

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

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

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

Materials

Mahogany

Edward Wormley Pair of Armchairs in Green Velvet Upholstery
Edward Wormley Pair of Armchairs in Green Velvet Upholstery

Edward Wormley Pair of Armchairs in Green Velvet Upholstery

$4,400 / set

Edward Wormley Pair of Armchairs in Green Velvet Upholstery

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar, pair of armchairs, beech, velvet, United States, 1960s These armchairs are designed by Edward Wormley for the furniture company Dunbar in the sixties. The...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

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Velvet, Beech

Dunbar Leather and Brass Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley, 1960
Dunbar Leather and Brass Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley, 1960

Dunbar Leather and Brass Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley, 1960

$6,800 / set

Dunbar Leather and Brass Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley, 1960

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

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 Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley Lounge Chair #4796 for Dunbar
Edward Wormley Lounge Chair #4796 for Dunbar

Edward Wormley Lounge Chair #4796 for Dunbar

$4,500

Edward Wormley Lounge Chair #4796 for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in New York, NY

Edward Wormely lounge chair model #4796 produced by Dunbar Furniture Company "Dunbar For Modern" Line, production date of 8/2/1950 - 10/23/1950. The perfect reading chair, very com...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Edward Wormley Black Leather Janus Lounge Chair, Model 5701, Dunbar, 1957
Edward Wormley Black Leather Janus Lounge Chair, Model 5701, Dunbar, 1957

Edward Wormley Black Leather Janus Lounge Chair, Model 5701, Dunbar, 1957

$13,400

Edward Wormley Black Leather Janus Lounge Chair, Model 5701, Dunbar, 1957

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Edward Wormley black leather Janus lounge ch air, Model 5701, Dunbar, 1957 ash, leather; 33.75 H × 30.5 W × 34 D in; Stitched manufacturer's mark to decking ...

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

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Leather, Ash

Pair of Dunbar Mahogany Armchairs by Edward Wormley
Pair of Dunbar Mahogany Armchairs by Edward Wormley

Pair of Dunbar Mahogany Armchairs by Edward Wormley

$1,800 / set

Pair of Dunbar Mahogany Armchairs by Edward Wormley

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of 6309 lounge chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar as part of the Today and Tomorrow collection, circa 1963. French inspired channeled mahogany frames. Upholstered in Manuel Canovas fabric...

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

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Desk Chair #5482 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Desk Chair #5482 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Desk Chair #5482 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$8,600

Desk Chair #5482 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Lynn, MA

Rare luxurious desk chair model #5482 designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Ebonized mahogany frame with padded arm rests and down filled support cushion. Subtle brass accents. Dunb...

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20th Century American Other Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Brass

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 Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

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 Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Rare Pair of Antler Armchairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Rare Pair of Antler Armchairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Rare Pair of Antler Armchairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$9,500 / set

Rare Pair of Antler Armchairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A rare pair of model 5580 Antler armchairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Matching set of four side chairs available separately.

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1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

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

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

$38,500 / set

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

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Kansas City, MO

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

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Swivel Armchair
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Swivel Armchair

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Swivel Armchair

$4,400

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Swivel Armchair

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Long Island City, NY

LITERATURE Illustrated in EDWARD WORMLEY: The Other Face of Modernism, pg. 41 A 1960s Dunbar swivel armchair designed by Edward Wormley. The base is ebonized mahogany. The back cush...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of 4 American Mid-Century Ed Wormley Ebonized With White Upholstery Armchair
Set of 4 American Mid-Century Ed Wormley Ebonized With White Upholstery Armchair

Set of 4 American Mid-Century Ed Wormley Ebonized With White Upholstery Armchair

$9,800 / set

Set of 4 American Mid-Century Ed Wormley Ebonized With White Upholstery Armchair

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

SET of 4 American Mid-Century ebonized wood continuous roundback armchairs with white upholstery (EDWARD WORMLEY for DUNBAR) (PRICED AS SET) (Matching Set of 5-with black and white s...

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

Materials

Wood

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

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

$21,500

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

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

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

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

A-Frame' Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
A-Frame' Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

A-Frame' Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$10,500

A-Frame' Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A Mid-Century Modern Classic 'A-Frame' armchair with a woven caned backrest, upholstered black leather seat and brass capped feet. Designed by Edward Wormley, produced by Dunbar in t...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Crushed Gold Velour and Walnut Lounge Armchair
Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Crushed Gold Velour and Walnut Lounge Armchair

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Crushed Gold Velour and Walnut Lounge Armchair

$9,500

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Crushed Gold Velour and Walnut Lounge Armchair

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

American mid-century lounge armchair with square arms and a slightly tapered short back, with crushed gold velour upholstery with button tufted detail on the back cushion, resting on...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Beige Upholstered Fluted Leg Lounge Armchair
Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Beige Upholstered Fluted Leg Lounge Armchair

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Beige Upholstered Fluted Leg Lounge Armchair

$12,500

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Beige Upholstered Fluted Leg Lounge Armchair

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century lounge armchair with plush upholstery in a textured taupe and beige with a small skirt concealing four fluted legs. (EDWARD J WORMLEY ...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Fabric

Pair of Ed Warley for Dunbar Deep Lounge Arm Club Chairs
Pair of Ed Warley for Dunbar Deep Lounge Arm Club Chairs

Pair of Ed Warley for Dunbar Deep Lounge Arm Club Chairs

$7,500 / set

Pair of Ed Warley for Dunbar Deep Lounge Arm Club Chairs

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Ed Warley for Dunbar Deep Lounge Arm Club Chairs

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Walnut Dining Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Walnut Dining Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Walnut Dining Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$5,400 / item

Walnut Dining Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A sculptural and finely detailed armchair in walnut having a floating seat and back cushions, retaining the original black leather upholstery.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Teak

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

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

$12,000 / set

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

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Amarillo, TX

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

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Armchair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
Armchair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s

Armchair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s

$5,400

Armchair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A sculptural and finely detailed armchair in walnut having a floating seat and back cushions that retain their original textured wool upholstery.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Dunbar Armchairs by Edward Wormley
Pair of Dunbar Armchairs by Edward Wormley

Pair of Dunbar Armchairs by Edward Wormley

$4,200 / set

Pair of Dunbar Armchairs by Edward Wormley

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar armchairs with brass handles and brass feet.

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1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

A-frame Armchair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
A-frame Armchair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

A-frame Armchair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$7,200 / item

A-frame Armchair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An architectural and substantial armchair having an exposed walnut "A"-shaped frame supporting an upholstered seat and generous floating and curving back.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Club Chairs
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Club Chairs

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Club Chairs

$3,250 / set

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Club Chairs

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Stunning pair of oak framed chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, referred to as “Edward’s Chair”. New fabric and great original finish. Chairs...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Early 1940s Edward J. Wormley Elegant Armchairs for Dunbar in Dark Expresso x 2
Early 1940s Edward J. Wormley Elegant Armchairs for Dunbar in Dark Expresso x 2

Early 1940s Edward J. Wormley Elegant Armchairs for Dunbar in Dark Expresso x 2

$2,125 / item

Early 1940s Edward J. Wormley Elegant Armchairs for Dunbar in Dark Expresso x 2

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in St. Louis, MO

Early 1940s Edward J. Wormley Elegant Neoclassical Style occasional arm chairs for Dunbar model No. 116B. As shown in "The Other Face of Modernism" book on Wormley , and in the 1940s...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Walnut "Quinn" Armchair By Edward Wormley For Dunbar
Mid-Century Modern Walnut "Quinn" Armchair By Edward Wormley For Dunbar

Mid-Century Modern Walnut "Quinn" Armchair By Edward Wormley For Dunbar

$2,200

Mid-Century Modern Walnut "Quinn" Armchair By Edward Wormley For Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern "Quinn" chair (model no. 1170) in walnut, was designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar circa 1965. Wormley transitions from the carved wood to the upholstery seamless...

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

Materials

Walnut, Wool

Edward Wormley, Armchairs, Mahogany, Fabric, USA, 1967
Edward Wormley, Armchairs, Mahogany, Fabric, USA, 1967

Edward Wormley, Armchairs, Mahogany, Fabric, USA, 1967

$5,800

Edward Wormley, Armchairs, Mahogany, Fabric, USA, 1967

By Edward Wormley

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of dark-stained mahogany and orange brown fabric armchairs designed by Edward Wormley and produced by Dunbar, USA, c. 1967. Seats reupholstered in brand new fabric. Overall ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Caned Back Linen Seat Wooden Dining Armchairs
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Caned Back Linen Seat Wooden Dining Armchairs

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Caned Back Linen Seat Wooden Dining Armchairs

$9,600 / set

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Caned Back Linen Seat Wooden Dining Armchairs

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of American Mid-Century dining armchairs with wooden frames, woven striped beige, gray, and orange linen upholstered seats, and caned backs. (EDWARD WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR FURNITURE...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Armchairs

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Wood, Linen, Upholstery

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection Pair of Armchairs
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection Pair of Armchairs

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection Pair of Armchairs

$11,600Sale Price / set|20% Off

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection Pair of Armchairs

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection pair of armchairs. Very rare pair of chairs all redone, newly refinished and reupholstered in a velvet. Beautiful elegant chair with except...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

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Walnut

Ebonized Mid Century Modern Armchair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c1960s
Ebonized Mid Century Modern Armchair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c1960s

Ebonized Mid Century Modern Armchair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c1960s

$1,440Sale Price|20% Off

Ebonized Mid Century Modern Armchair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c1960s

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

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 ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Completely Original Alexandria Chair Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Completely Original Alexandria Chair Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Completely Original Alexandria Chair Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$12,000

Completely Original Alexandria Chair Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Kansas City, MO

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

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

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Mahogany, Leather

Mid-Century Lacquered Walnut Barrel Chair By Edward Wormley For Drexel
Mid-Century Lacquered Walnut Barrel Chair By Edward Wormley For Drexel

Mid-Century Lacquered Walnut Barrel Chair By Edward Wormley For Drexel

$3,800

Mid-Century Lacquered Walnut Barrel Chair By Edward Wormley For Drexel

By Edward Wormley, Drexel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-cenutry barrel chair designed by Edward Wormley for Drexel, Precedent Collection features a black lacquered walnut frame with off-white cords that are woven into the back as an i...

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

Materials

Fabric, Walnut, Cord

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 Armchairs

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Mahogany

Pair of Edward Wormley Walnut Open-Arm Lounge Chairs
Pair of Edward Wormley Walnut Open-Arm Lounge Chairs

Pair of Edward Wormley Walnut Open-Arm Lounge Chairs

$3,600Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Edward Wormley Walnut Open-Arm Lounge Chairs

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Two architectural open arm lounge chairs in walnut by Dunbar, with green and blue horizontal stripe upholstery.

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1950s American Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany and Steel Armchair, 1950s
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany and Steel Armchair, 1950s

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany and Steel Armchair, 1950s

$1,620

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany and Steel Armchair, 1950s

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern club or lounge chair By Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture USA, circa 1950s Solid African mahogany frames, with brushed steel stre...

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

Materials

Steel

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Side Armchairs
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Side Armchairs

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Side Armchairs

$2,800 / set

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Side Armchairs

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Kansas City, MO

Beautiful pair of Edward Wormley armchairs. Great side chairs for any room or as dining chairs.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

American Mid-Century Ed Wormley Ebonized With White Upholstery Armchair
American Mid-Century Ed Wormley Ebonized With White Upholstery Armchair

American Mid-Century Ed Wormley Ebonized With White Upholstery Armchair

$2,450

American Mid-Century Ed Wormley Ebonized With White Upholstery Armchair

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century ebonized wood continuous roundback armchair with white upholstery (EDWARD WORMLEY for DUNBAR)

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

Materials

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 Armchairs

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Upholstery

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 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...

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

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Brass

Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair Restored
Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair Restored

Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair Restored

$4,500

Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair Restored

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Dunbar Mid-Century Modern lounge chair on solid brass cone shape legs by Edward Wormley.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar High Back Taupe Lounge Armchair and Ottoman
Edward J Wormley for Dunbar High Back Taupe Lounge Armchair and Ottoman

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar High Back Taupe Lounge Armchair and Ottoman

$12,800

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar High Back Taupe Lounge Armchair and Ottoman

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century high back lounge armchair and matching ottoman Set, with textured brown / taupe fabric upholstery with button tufting on the back cushion, matching antimacassars...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Armchairs

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Metal, Brass

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 Armchairs

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Brass

Set of 5 Ed Wormley Ebonized With Striped Upholestory Armchair
Set of 5 Ed Wormley Ebonized With Striped Upholestory Armchair

Set of 5 Ed Wormley Ebonized With Striped Upholestory Armchair

$12,250 / set

Set of 5 Ed Wormley Ebonized With Striped Upholestory Armchair

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 5 American Mid-Century ebonized wood continuous roundback armchair with black and white stripped upholstery (EDWARD WORMLEY for DUNBAR) (PRICED AS SET) (MATCHING SET of 4 with...

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

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Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Blue Striped Upholstered Walnut Frame 'Janus'
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Blue Striped Upholstered Walnut Frame 'Janus'

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Blue Striped Upholstered Walnut Frame 'Janus'

$9,000

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Blue Striped Upholstered Walnut Frame 'Janus'

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century 'Janus' lounge / armchair with a walnut frame and blue, beige, and brown geometric stripe patterned fabric upholstery with a button tufted back, resting on four ...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Armchairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Edward Wormley armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Edward Wormley armchairs 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 armchairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original armchairs 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 armchairs by Dunbar, Charles and Ray Eames, and Milo Baughman. Prices for Edward Wormley armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $760 and can go as high as $38,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,800.

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Questions About Edward Wormley Armchairs
  • What materials did Edward Wormley use?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Edward Wormley used a variety of materials over the course of his career. Among them were laminated wood, brass, marble and silk. Not an axiomatic modernist, Wormley deeply appreciated traditional design, and consequently, his vintage seating, storage cabinets, bar carts and other work have an understated warmth and a timeless quality that sets them apart from other furnishings of the era. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Edward Wormley furniture.

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