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Edward Wormley Dining Room Chairs

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 for Dunbar Caned Back Dining Chairs Set of Ten
By Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar caned back dining chairs set of ten, Model 6328 with newly upholstered seats in cotton velvet by Great Plains, Mahogany fram...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Chairs

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Walnut, Velvet, Cane

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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Chairs

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Elm

Set of Six Dining Chairs Designed by Edward Wormley for Drexel
By Edward Wormley
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Six "Precedent" Dining Chairs, designed by Edward Wormley for Drexel, circa 1950's. These chairs are currently being refinished and reupholstered. The price noted below INCLUD...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Set of Eight Dining Chairs
By Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Edward Wormley for Dunbar dining chairs, set of eight, two armchairs and six side chairs, sculpted mahogany chairs with upholstered seats, arm chairs 33" H x 22" D x 23.5" W with sea...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Mahogany

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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

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...
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1950s American Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Chairs

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Mahogany, Leather

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 Dining Room Chairs

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Teak

Set of Four Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare set of four cane back dining chairs with mahogany frames. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Beautifully restored.
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1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Chairs

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Cane

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dining Chairs , 1965 Model 935 "Horseshoe Chairs"
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dining Chairs, 1965 Model 935 "Horseshoe Chairs" Material: Lacquered mahogany, rosewood spine, new upholstery. Manufacturer: Dunbar, Berne, Indiana (signed ...
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1960s American Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Mahogany, Rosewood

Edward Wormley Dining Chair in Red Leather
By Mobilier Universel, Edward Wormley
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar by Mobilier Universel, armchair, model '5762', lacquered wood, leather, Belgium, design 1957 This dining chair is designed by Edward Wormley for the furnit...
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar MCM Cane and Bleached Mahogany Dining Chairs - 6
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Countryside, 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...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar MCM Cane and Bleached Mahogany Dining Chairs - 6
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Cane and Bleached Mahogany Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 19.25 wide x 21 deep x 32.75 high, with a seat height of 19 in...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Mahogany

Set of 6 Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cane Back Freshly Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Hudson, NY
Set of 6 freshly upholstered dining chairs model 5296 and 5297 designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Company. Stunning curved back design with sculpted back legs that are s...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Four Edward Wormley Precedent by Drexel Dining Chairs 239-4 8 Available
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pasadena, TX
Edward Wormley designed for Precedent Side Chairs series 239-4 in 1947, neoclassical area. Set of 4 dining chairs, solid wood construction, natural finish. 8 available
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1940s American Neoclassical Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Eight Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Expertly Restored.
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of 8 dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. This stunning set has been expertly reupholstered and refinished. Dark African mahogany frames, mohair upholstery with...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Chairs

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Mohair, Mahogany

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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Mahogany

Edward Wormley, Dunbar, Six Riemerschmid Dining Chairs, Walnut, Leather, 1940s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Stamford, CT
Edward Wormley, Dunbar, Set of Six 'Riemerschmid' Dining Chairs, Walnut, Leather 1950s The model 4797A, originally designed by Wormley for Dunbar in 1947, draws inspiration from Ric...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Cane And Mahogany Dining Chair By Edward Wormley For Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in 1946. Model 4632, features tapered frames in a light mahogany with solid seats and curved backrests inset with cane.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Cane and Mahogany Dining Chairs - Set of 8
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Cane and Mahogany Dining Chairs - Set of 8 Each armless chair measures: 19.5 wide x 21.5 deep x 34.25 high, with a seat height of 17.25 inches ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Mahogany

Ebonized Dining Set in Olive Velvet by Edward Wormley, Dunbar, 1950's
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
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 Dining Room Chairs

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Velvet, Mahogany

Set of Six 239-4 Edward Wormley Precedent by Drexel Dining Chairs
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in Pasadena, TX
Edward Wormley designed for Precedent Side Chairs series 239-4 in 1947. Set of 6 dining chairs, solid wood construction, natural finish. D...
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1950s North American Neoclassical Revival Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Chairs

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Walnut

Remarkable Set of 12 Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley, circa 1948
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent unique set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored, newly upholstered...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar dining chairs, set of eight, two armchairs and six sid
By Edward Wormley
Located in Houston, TX
Edward Wormley for Dunbar dining chairs, set of eight, two armchairs and six side chairs, sculpted mahogany chairs with upholstered seats, Armchairs 33" H x 22" D x 23.5" W with seat...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dining Chairs, Set of 8
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A set of 8 rare dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. This set features two arm or "Captain's" chairs along with 6 side chairs. Great form with a gentle curved back an...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Mahogany

1950s Sculpted "Janus" Dining Height Armchairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare dining height Janus armchair designed by Mid-Century Modern master Edward Wormley. Each chair features sculpted dark mahogany frames and the original putty suede upholstery wi...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Early Set of 5 Edward Wormley Riemerschmid Chairs, Dunbar Furniture, 1947
By Richard Riemerschmid, Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
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 Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Four Dunbar Alexandria Chairs by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare set of four Dunbar Alexandria occasional chairs, model 6004, designed by Edward Wormley. Beautifully restored and upholstered in leather.
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1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Chairs

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Walnut

Edward Wormley Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Mahogany with Cane Backs 1940s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 elegant dining chairs model no. 4632S in mahogany with cane backs and upholstered seats by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1940's. These iconic Dunbar chairs are very co...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Chairs

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Chenille, Cane, Mahogany

Set of Six Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dining Chairs in Boucle'
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of 6 dining chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, upholstered in a high-quality boucle' in spice and black, epitomizes the pinnacle of mid-century design. Dunbar was one of the ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of Six 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 six dining chairs designed by Edward J Wormley for the esteemed Dunbar Furniture Company. Featuring the impeccable Mod...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

Set of Six Mid Century Dining Chairs Drexel Precedent by Wormley
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Chic set of six dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley as part of the classic Precedent Line, for Drexel. The set includes two arm chairs, and four side chairs, they are in very go...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar Saber Leg Dining Chair
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Fraser, MI
Rare saber leg dining chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Listing is for 1 chair. Unrestored condition.
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1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

1950s Dining Height Upholstered Janus Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
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 marble velvet...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Stellar Set of 8 Modern Cane Arm Dining Chairs by Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative, completely installation ready. This large All Arm set of difficult ...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 935 MCM Rosewood and Walnut Horseshoe Chairs - 4
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 935 Mid Century Rosewood and Walnut Horseshoe Chairs - Set of 4 Each chair measures: 24.75 wide x 22 deep x 30.75 high, with a seat height of 19 and ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Rosewood, Walnut

Four Armchairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of four walnut armchairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
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1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Chairs

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Walnut

Twelve Edward Wormley Dining Chairs by Dunbar, Restored
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
A handsome set of two arm chairs model no. 4593 and ten side chairs model no. 4592, making a full set of twelve chairs. Resigned by Edward Wormley and manufactured by Dunbar, USA. Th...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

Remarkable Set of 14 Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley, circa 1948
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent unique set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored, newly upholstered...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Walnut

Dunbar Model No. 294W Desk Chair / Dining Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Deland, FL
The Model No. 294W chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar is the intersection of sophistication and quality. The frame is crafted from mahogany and the seat is found in period upholstery.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Chairs

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Mahogany

Stunning Set of 14 Klismos Cane Side 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 Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Walnut

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

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Leather, Mahogany

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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

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 Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

Set of 6 Edward Wormley for Dunbar 'Riemerschmid' Black and Green Dining Chairs
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, 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...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Set of 6 Edward Wormley for Dunbar Patterned Pastel Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 American mid-century dining chairs (2 arms and 4 sides) with square backs featuring a brass central handle, patterned gray and pastel colored seat and back cushions, resting...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Dining Room Chairs

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Metal, Brass

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 Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

Set of Six Edward Wormley for Dunbar Curved-Back Dining Chairs
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of Six Edward Wormley for Dunbar Curved-Back Dining Chairs, Model 4580 without arms and Model 4581 arm chairs, Features solid mahogany frames with cane backs and original leather...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Cane, Mahogany

Set of Four Cane and Mahogany Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in 1946, these four dining chairs, model 4632, feature elegantly tapered frames in a light mahogany with solid seats and curved backrests inset ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Mahogany

Four Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of four Edward Wormley for Dunbar high back dining chairs with mahogany bases. Fully restored and reupholstered.
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1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Chairs

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Mahogany

Rare Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An ebonized mahogany dining chair with twisted front legs, with an upholstered high back rest and oval seat.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Twelve Dunbar Greene & Greene Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
An extremely rare set of twelve dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Known as the Greene & Greene chair for it's crafted look with exposed tenon crest rail, rosewood ...
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1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Chairs

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Rosewood, Walnut

Set of Four Dunbar Side Chairs
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Edward Wormley for Dunbar dining chairs, models 6038 & 6037 in dark mahogany frames with original Jack Lenor Larsen fabric. Two arm and two side chairs, supported by brass spacers, w...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Chairs

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Mahogany

Rare Pair Dunbar Dining Chairs in Original Black Leather, Mahogany Frames, Signed
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Kansas City, MO
Very rare and desirable high back Dunbar dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley. Both chairs are completely original. The original black leather has no tears, scuffs, or repairs and show slight stretching on the seats. The mahogany frames show light signs of use in the form of light scratches and nicks, but no distractions. These are excellent examples of this important design, clearly well cared for over the years. Acquired from the original owner. Signed with the gold Dunbar metal...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

Pair of Swiveling Barrel Back Chairs by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
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 Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Rosewood and Mahogany 5-Piece Dinette Dining Set, Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rosewood and mahogany 5-piece dinette dining set, Edward Wormley for Dunbar. The elegant vintage set with four mahogany armchairs and a square rosewood top set in a mahogany framew...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Mahogany, Rosewood

Gorgeous Restored Set of 8 Cane Dining Chairs by Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1948
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative, completely installation ready. Expert custom upholstery service is available. 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 Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Walnut

Edward Wormley Dining Chairs for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in San Francisco, CA
Edward Wormley design for Dunbar set of six mahogany and cane dining chairs, comprising five side and one armchair. Perfectly refinished...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Mahogany

All Arms- Miraculous Set of 14 Arm Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative, completely installation ready. This large All Arm set of difficult ...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Edward Wormley dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Edward Wormley dining room chairs 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 dining room chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original dining room chairs 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 dining room chairs by Dunbar, Paul McCobb, and Milo Baughman. Prices for Edward Wormley dining room chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,150 and can go as high as $119,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $10,900.
Questions About Edward Wormley Dining Room Chairs
  • 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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