Edward Wormley Lounge 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.

Creator: Edward Wormley

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Wingback Mahogany Lounge Chair and Ottoman

$15,595 / set

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Wingback Mahogany Lounge Chair and Ottoman

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Mid Century Wingback Mahogany Lounge Chair and Ottoman The chair measures: 28.5 wide x 34 deep x 40.25 high, with a seat height of 18 inches and arm ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany Lounge Chairs - Pair

$3,895 / set

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany Lounge Chairs - Pair

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany Lounge Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 31.5 wide x 34 deep x 28 high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height/chair clearance of 22...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Dunbar Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley for the Janus Collection

$5,800 / set

Dunbar Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley for the Janus Collection

By Edward Wormley

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A pair of sophisticated and very well crafted slipper chairs having tufted backs upholstered in a light taupe and cream woven fabric with sculptural ebony toned mahogany legs . From ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Chairs and Ottoman

$9,500 / set

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Chairs and Ottoman

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Middlesex, NJ

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Chairs and Ottoman Ottoman Measurements: 29.25 length 25.25 depth 17.25 height

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Pair of Janus Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$12,850 / set

Pair of Janus Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Kansas City, MO

This pair of Janus chairs, designed by Edward Wormley, and manufactured by Dunbar furniture company, 1950s, have been expertly restored, refinished, and reupholstered in a beautiful...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Mahogany and Cane Lounge Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950

$4,800

Mahogany and Cane Lounge Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Mahogany and Cane Lounge Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950’s. The armrests are rosewood. Measures 26” wide 30.5” deep 31.5” tall to top back pillow, seat height 16” seat dept...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany, Rosewood

Edward Wormley Swivel Lounge Chairs

$13,750

Edward Wormley Swivel Lounge Chairs

By Edward Wormley

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A pair of Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs Manufactured by Dunbar Furniture Original Striped Fabric in clean condition Mahogany laminated base Marked Dunbar Fabric under seat cushion

Category

1950s American Vintage Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany Lounge Chairs - Pair

$3,895 / set

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany Lounge Chairs - Pair

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany Lounge Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 31 wide x 31 deep x 34 high, with a seat height of 17.5 and arm height/chair clearance of 22...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Vintage Edward Wormley Lounge Chair for Dunbar

$5,950

Vintage Edward Wormley Lounge Chair for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley, Milo Baughman

Located in Chicago, IL

A rather scarce lounge chair form to come to market by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Brass Legs mounted to underside. Solid chair with good weight. Original upholstery. Best to plan t...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$6,800 / set

Pair of Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Middlesex, NJ

Pair of slipper chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Chairs are reupholstered in a Maharam Mohair.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs

Dunbar Club Chairs with Original Jack Lenor Larsen Upholstery

$6,800 / set

Dunbar Club Chairs with Original Jack Lenor Larsen Upholstery

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

Vintage large-scale pair of Dunbar club chairs with the original Jack Lenor Larsen fabric, 1970s. Tuxedo style design with loose cushions and bronze platform base. Both chairs are in...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Swivel Lounge Chair, Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Almost White, Expertly Restored

$6,850

Swivel Lounge Chair, Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Almost White, Expertly Restored

By Edward Wormley

Located in Kansas City, MO

Edward Wormley for Dunbar swivel lounge chair. Expertly restored and reupholstered. Deep, comfortable chair on a beautiful mahogany base. No expense was spared in both the original m...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Edward Wormley Model 5701 Lounge Chair & Ottoman

$10,000 / set

Edward Wormley Model 5701 Lounge Chair & Ottoman

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Highland, IN

This spectacular design by Ed Wormley from his Janus collection for Dunbar, the model 5701 lounge chair and ottoman is a generous chair with a relaxing, deep seat and sumptuous cushi...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Edward Wormley Dunbar MCM Lounge Chair and Ottoman with Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric

$12,995 / set

Edward Wormley Dunbar MCM Lounge Chair and Ottoman with Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric

By Jack Lenor Larsen, Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Lounge chair and ottoman with Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric The chair measures: 32 wide x 48 deep x 42.5 high, with a seat height of 17 inches Th...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Slipper Chairs

$4,800 / set

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Slipper Chairs

By Edward Wormley

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A pair of Classic Edward Wormley for Dunbar slipper chairs. Frames redone in high gloss black lacquer finish. New upholstery. ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs

Early Pair of Leather Swivel Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$17,000 / set

Early Pair of Leather Swivel Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A very rare and early pair of swiveling club chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1940's. These clean-lined chairs elevate comfortable lounging to new heights of sophistication...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tufted 'Party' Club Chair in Black Leather

$3,200

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tufted 'Party' Club Chair in Black Leather

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar, lounge chair model 'Party', leather, wood, United States, 1960s. Rare black leather 'Party Chair' by American designer Edward Wormley. This armchair has a...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Lounge Chair with Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric

$1,195

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Lounge Chair with Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar mid century lounge chair with Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric This chair measures: 24 wide x 30.5 deep x 30.75 high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height/chair...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Edward Wormley Dunbar Mid Century Modern Walnut High Back Lounge Chair & Ottoman

$3,250

Edward Wormley Dunbar Mid Century Modern Walnut High Back Lounge Chair & Ottoman

By Edward Wormley

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut Frame High Back Lounge Chair and Ottoman. Item features an angled stretcher base, solid wood frame, beautiful wood grain, original label, clean moder...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Dunbar Wing Back Janus Chair and Ottoman by Edward Wormley

$18,000

Dunbar Wing Back Janus Chair and Ottoman by Edward Wormley

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A beautifully restored wing back Janus lounge chair and ottoman designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Refinished walnut bases and reupholstered in Holly Hunt / Royal Alpaca / Graph...

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1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Rare and Elegant Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Armchair

$4,000

Rare and Elegant Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Armchair

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

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 Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Slipper Chairs

$9,009 / set

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Slipper Chairs

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Early Edward Wormley for Dunbar slipper chairs. Lacquered mahogany legs with newly reupholstered button tufted seat and back. ...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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

$16,000 / set

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

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Troy, MI

Set of 4 rare bentwood lounge chairs designed by Edward Wormley Model 5646 Dunbar circa 1950s Curved barrel back seat in bent walnut with integrated sculpted armrests Legs are taper...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Chair and ottoman model 6142

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

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Chair and ottoman model 6142

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Swiveling Lounge Chair and Ottoman. Early 60's design only produced for a short time! Never having seen one before is always a perk for a Mid-Century Deal...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Chair

$2,500

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Chair

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Tall back lounge chair designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar furniture. Beautiful crisp lines frame the chair with grace and style. Edward Wormley’s designs are still often mimicked ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection Lounge Chair

$3,800

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection Lounge Chair

By Edward Wormley

Located in Middlesex, NJ

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus collection lounge chair.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection Lounge Chairs, Pair

$4,050 / set

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection Lounge Chairs, Pair

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional pair of Janus Collection lounge chairs By Edward Wormley for Dunbar USA, 20th Century Ebonized sculpted walnut arms and legs with an exposed frame, and red up...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Dunbar Mid Century Slipper Chair by Edward Wormley

$2,400

Dunbar Mid Century Slipper Chair by Edward Wormley

By Edward Wormley

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A very well crafted Mid Century upholstered slipper chair with button back seat cushion and dark ebony finished wood framed legs with rounded tips . Having a smaller matching back lu...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Wing Chair by Edward Wormley with Ottoman

$30,000 / set

Wing Chair by Edward Wormley with Ottoman

By Edward Wormley

Located in San Francisco, CA

A "Janus" wing chair by Edward Wormley A wing chair by Edward Wormley restored in a luxurious Rogers & Goffigan Belgian linen fabric. The mahogany base has been bleached to a pale fi...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

Dunbar Wingback Chairs Designed by Edward Wormley in a Custom Cartier Textile

$12,000

Dunbar Wingback Chairs Designed by Edward Wormley in a Custom Cartier Textile

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of early and important wing back chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Professionally restored with new foam, new springs, down-filled seat cushions and upholstered in a...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Edward Wormley Yellow Lounge Chair for Dunbar, Reupholstery Needed

$1,400

Edward Wormley Yellow Lounge Chair for Dunbar, Reupholstery Needed

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Berlin, DE

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

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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Swivel Chair, C. 1950s

$6,000

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Swivel Chair, C. 1950s

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Westport, CT

A swivel lounge chair designed by the iconic Edward Wormely for Dunbar Furniture, circa 1950-1959. Completely restored, fitted with new high-grade hand cut foam with all insides full...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

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 Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Chairs- A Pair

$4,200 / set

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Chairs- A Pair

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Great pair of lounge chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. Features a seamless blend of traditional and modern elements as so familiar with Wormley's design philosophy- with...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Pair of Dunbar Wing Back Janus Chairs by Edward Wormley

$28,000 / set

Pair of Dunbar Wing Back Janus Chairs by Edward Wormley

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A perfectly restored pair of wing back Janus lounge chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Refinished walnut bases with down seats. Reupholstered in Holland & Sherry / Brunsw...

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1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Janus Collection Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar – Model 5705

$8,800 / set

Pair of Janus Collection Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar – Model 5705

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of Janus Collection Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar – Model 5705 An exceptional pair of all-original lounge chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, part of his ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Exceptional Pair of Ash Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c 1967

$19,500 / set

Exceptional Pair of Ash Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c 1967

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Atlanta, GA

These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored, expertly upholstered and comp...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Slipper Chair circa 1950s with Original Upholstery

$2,750Sale Price|50% Off

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Slipper Chair circa 1950s with Original Upholstery

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Comfortable armless lounge slipper chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in beautiful plaid upholstery. A true collectors piece with no modifications and in excellent vintage condition....

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Lounge Chairs Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection

$4,550Sale Price / set|30% Off

Pair of Lounge Chairs Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection

By Edward Wormley

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Here is a lovely pair of lounge chairs from Dunbar's highly regarded Janus line designed by Edward Wormley. The chairs were refinished and reupholstered in the last 10 years or so, b...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Leather Swivel Lounge Chairs Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$17,500 / set

Leather Swivel Lounge Chairs Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

Add some playful elegance to your space with these swiveling Dunbar chairs designed by Edward Wormley, circa 1960's. His signature style, defined by clean lines and architectural sim...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Swivel Lounge Chairs

$9,800 / set

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Swivel Lounge Chairs

By Edward Wormley

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Edward Wormley design swivel lounge chairs for Dunbar, model #5609 Refinished and reupholstered in a cotton velvet fabric.

Category

1960s American Vintage Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

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

$3,250

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

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in St. Louis, MO

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

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair Janus Wing Chairs and Ottomans by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$44,995 / set

Pair Janus Wing Chairs and Ottomans by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A rare set of "Janus" wing chairs and ottomans designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. One of his most iconic designs! In the Janus Collection Wormley modernized the lines of eighteen...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Edward Wormley Yellow Lounge Chair for Dunbar, Reupholstery Needed

$2,450

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...

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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Brass Leg Lounge Chairs and Ottoman

$10,900 / set

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...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

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

$10,050Sale Price|25% Off

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 Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Edward Wormley Lounge Chair in Moss Green Wool Upholstery

$3,600Sale Price|20% Off

Edward Wormley Lounge Chair in Moss Green Wool Upholstery

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar lounge chair with unique setback front legs, and clad in moss green wool upholstery. Extremely comfortable with deep seat cushion and slight angle of the th...

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1950s American Vintage Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Wool

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Slipper Lounge Chairs

$8,925 / set

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Slipper Lounge Chairs

By Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar slipper lounge chairs. 1941 Design, Model 2424b solid Bleached mahogany legs reupholstered with great plains cotton fabric.

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Mahogany, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Line Lounge Chairs

$18,000

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Line Lounge Chairs

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in San Francisco, CA

Edward Wormley Janus series lounge chairs for Dunbar, Circa 1957. Sophisticated smaller slipper or lounge chairs with carved snakeskin pattern front legs. A rare design that is eye c...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1961

$24,000

Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1961

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Sagaponack, NY

With a nod to the immense popularity of Charles Eames's swivel lounge chair and ottoman, Wormley capitalized on the popularity of his own stationary, winged lounge chair and ottoman ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of 1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cane back Chairs model 5700a

$12,500

Pair of 1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cane back Chairs model 5700a

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Pair of 1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cane back Chairs model 5700a. The continuous laminated ash legs wrap around the entire chair and form t...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Chairs in Holland & Sherry

$16,000 / set

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Chairs in Holland & Sherry

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful and comfortable pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar lounge chairs newly upholstered in a Holland & Sherry luxury wool. Stunning!

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pull-Up Lounge Chairs

$8,925 / set

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pull-Up Lounge Chairs

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar pull-up lounge chairs. Model 971 Jansus line collection. Wormley's Boutique line. Original chocolate brown leather with...

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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Edward Wormley "Bucket Seat" Leather and Mahogany Club Chairs

$4,125Sale Price / set|44% Off

Pair of Edward Wormley "Bucket Seat" Leather and Mahogany Club Chairs

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar camel leather and mahogany armchairs. Original channeled leather seats and backs with mahogany legs and stretchers. Rare design from Wormley and Dun...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Early Wingback Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c. 1940s

$28,500 / set

Early Wingback Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c. 1940s

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Dallas, TX

An extremely rare pair of early wingback chairs model no. 1038 designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1940s. This set delivers an architectural silhouette - a tall back boasts ...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar (Signed) Janus Chairs

$12,500 / set

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar (Signed) Janus Chairs

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar (Signed) Janus Chairs These were reupholstered at one point. May desire to have these reupholstered. Beautiful natural wood grain. Some wear to...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, United States, c. 1980

$12,500

Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, United States, c. 1980

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in New York City, NY

Lounge chair and ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.

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1980s American Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Edward Wormley Dunbar Swivel Lounge Chair

$4,950

Edward Wormley Dunbar Swivel Lounge Chair

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Edward Wormley dunbar swivel lounge chair.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 1038 Mid Century Wingback Lounge Chair

$8,295

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 1038 Mid Century Wingback Lounge Chair

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 1038 Mid Century Wingback Lounge Chair This lounge chair measures: 29.5 wide x 30 deep x 45 high, with a seat height of 21 and arm height/chair clear...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$12,000 / set

Pair of Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of lounge chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with sculptural mahogany bases. Fully restored and upholstered in Dedar / Gimel / Ardoise fabric.

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1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Edward Wormley lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Edward Wormley lounge 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 lounge chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original lounge 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 lounge chairs by Dunbar, Charles and Ray Eames, and Herman Miller. Prices for Edward Wormley lounge chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,250 and can go as high as $44,995, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,200.

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Questions About Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs

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.