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Edward Wormley Sofas

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 Mid Century Modern Tweed & Mahogany Bracket Back Sofa
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Atomic Era Bracket Back Sofa, circa 1950s. Features streamlined track arms, original tweed plaid button tufted upholstery and two large seat cushions. The...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Sofas

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Edward Wormley Sofa with Brass legs for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in San Diego, CA
Sophisticated 3 seater sofa designed by Edward Wormley with Brass legs for Dunbar. We have newly upholstered it in Maharam Hearth / Amphitheater boucle made in Belgium. Beautiful str...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Sofas

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Brass

Oasis Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Very Rare. Priced for Reupholstery.
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare, Iconic "Oasis Sofa" designed by Edward Wormley and manufactured by Dunbar, 1950s. Super stylish curved design that's both functional and comfortable. This ultra rare example ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Sofas

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Upholstery

Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dorchester, MA
This elegant sofa is a classic 1950s design by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. It features a tufted back and a long bench seat resting on tapered walnut fee...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Sofas

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Upholstery, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Even Arm Sofa Model 4907A/ Brass Legs
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Edward Wormley for Dunbar 108" long, 4 back Cushions Sofa with the desirable Brass Legs! Often described as the most beautiful sofa of it's time! Design is still classic and timele...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Sofas

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Brass

Edward Wormley La Gondola Sofa for Dunbar
By Rogers & Goffigon, Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c.1950s, USA, La Gondola sofa. The extra long sofa features a mahogany frame that supports the backrest and seat offering a floating effect to the seat bac...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Sofas

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Upholstery, Mahogany

A Classic Edward Wormley Dunbar Sofa With Rosewood Legs Model 4907
By Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic Edward Wormley for Dunbar sofa, model 4907, with six rosewood legs. Nine feet long.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Sofas

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Upholstery, Rosewood

Edward Wormley Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa in Great Plains Wool Velvet
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa in Great Plains, Wool Velvet "Dreamer Marigold" Sofa was stripped down to frame with new foam and reupholstered. Dimensions: 94" length 34" deep 29"...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Sofas

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Mohair

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa, 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Hamburg, PA
A classic Bracket Back Sofa #5497 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Edward Wormley always saw furniture as expressions of personality and as a paired-down concept for detail of architect...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Sofas

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Upholstery, Walnut

Elegant 1940s Edward Wormley, Dunbar for Modern, Curved Sofa on Mahogany Legs
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Elegant mid 1940s Edward Wormley for Dunbar curved sofa on six thick mahogany legs, with older re-upholstery in a Chinoiserie fabric. Upholstery is ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Sofas

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Ed Wormley for Dunbar Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in Southampton, NJ
Sofa designed by Ed Wormley for Dunbar model 4906 reupholstered in Maharam Kvadrat grey wool textured hopsack. Backrests are down & seat is high quality foam with hand tied frame spr...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Sofas

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Wool, Wood

Restored Edward Wormley Tuxedo Sofa for Dunbar in yellow beige fabric, USA 1960s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Berlin, DE
Edward wormley tuxedo sofa for Dunbar, USA 1960s. Three-seat sofa with respectively three seat and back cushions. All freshly reupholstered ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Sofas

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Upholstery

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Even Arm Sofa Model 4907B 84" Long
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Even-Arm Sofa Model 49007B. Classic mid-century Sofa by a Quality Manufacturer! Bought from Original Owners, with it's companion larger counterpart! Larg...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Sofas

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Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Party Sofa Model 5407 in Black Leather
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Toledo, OH
Iconic 1950's party sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. This is the Model 5407 Chesterfield style sofa in black leather. The wide arms and long length allow for ext...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Sofas

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Leather

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Bracket Back Sofa
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Bracket Back Sofa This sofa measures: 91 wide x 32 deep x 28 inches high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height of 23 inches All pieces of f...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Sofas

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Metal

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Early Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa. Early 1940's , early design with great scale, spring seating system, reupholstered and rebuilt reu...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Sofas

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Upholstery

Pair of Rare Model #4907 Sofas by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Circa 1950's
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your living space with this exceptional pair of sofas attributed to iconic mid-century designer Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. Crafted in the 1950s, these sofas embody ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Sofas

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Brass

Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A good Mid-Century Modern sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, with flared back and arms and loose back cushions. Square dark walnut legs with round brass foot. The piece was reupholst...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Sofas

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Upholstery, Walnut

Edward Wormley Sofa Model 4906, Dunbar, USA, 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in LEWES, GB
An original Edward Wormley Model 4906 sofa, made by Dunbar in the USA, 1950s. Fast shipping worldwide.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Sofas

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Brass

Mid-Century Floating Back Sofa by Ed Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hailing from one of the most iconic partnerships in Mid-20th Century American Modern furniture, this exceptional sofa designed by Edward J. Wormley (1907-1995) and produced by Berne,...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Sofas

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar 'Oasis' Sofa in Camel Wool
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 'Oasis' sofa, model '5200', reupholstered in camel wool, mahogany, United States, design 1952 The 'Oasis' sofa is designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Sofas

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Fabric, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Sofa
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Sofa This sofa measures: 85 wide x 31 deep x 27 inches high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height of 27 inches All pieces of furniture can ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Sofas

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Metal

Edward Wormley Elegant Sofa Day Bed with Walnut Legs, 1953
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Elegant sofa daybed model no. 5334 with separated back and arm with walnut legs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American, 1953.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Sofas

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Fabric, Foam, Walnut

Mid Century Tan Leather Long 3 seat sofa solid brass legs by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful light tan beige leather 84" 3 seater sofa. Very high quality leather upholstery with 2 seat cushions and tufted buttons on seat back and cushions. Beautiful design by Edwar...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Sofas

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Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Sofa
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Sofa This sofa measures: 95 wide x 34 deep x 28 inches high, with a seat height of 17 inches All pieces of furniture can be had in what we cal...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Sofas

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Upholstery, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa in Light Blue Upholstery
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, sofa, model 5150, fabric, metal, United States, 1950s.  The sofa exudes a simple and elegant style, reminiscent of the classic design elements typically a...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Sofas

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Metal

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa in Holly Hunt Mohair
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A classic clean lined sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. We have updated with Great Plains Mohair by Holly Hunt.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Sofas

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Bracket Back Sofa
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Bracket Back Sofa This sofa measures: 84.5 wide x 31 deep x 28 inches high, with a seat height of 15.25 and arm height of 23 inches All pieces...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Sofas

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Metal

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection Angle Sofa in Blue Mohair
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Such a classic sofa and so beautiful. We gave this beauty an update with gorgeous blue mohair and added piping to better define the edges, making it a pristine addition to any sophis...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Sofas

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Vinyl Leopard Print Upholstered Three Seat Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century three seat sofa, upholstered in a brown and black leopard print vinyl with two removable seat cushions, resting on three sets of square walnut legs. (EDWARD J WO...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Sofas

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Walnut, Upholstery, Wood

Edward Wormley 1950s Mid-Century Designed Dunbar for Modern 3 Seat Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Edward Wormley three seat on tapered walnut legs is from his Dunbar for Modern collection, one of his early fully modern furniture collections. This sofa, was reupholstered by the original owners, in the late 90s to fit their new southwest decor...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Sofas

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Walnut, Upholstery

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Even Arm Sofa or Settees
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Two-piece Dunbar sofa model number 4908 designed by Edward Wormley. This low profile sofa has down-filled cushions and hand-tied springs and is one of the most comfortable modern pie...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Sofas

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Brass

Edward Wormley Bracket Back Sofa, Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Raleigh, NC
Classic bracket back sofa by Edward Wormley produced by Dunbar. Newly upholstered in mohair velvet with new foam.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Sofas

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Upholstery, Hardwood

12 Foot Dunbar Sofa Designed by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Kansas City, MO
Twelve feet long! Custom made Dunbar sofa designed by Edward Wormley. This was reupholstered 10 years ago and has seen very little use since. We have refinished the base since these ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Sofas

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Handsome Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa Model 4906 Mid-Century Modern
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome even arm sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with brass legs. Model 4906. This piece retains its original fun fur teddy bear fabric in usable condition. The foam in cushions ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Sofas

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Brass

La Gondola Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Expertly Restored, Gray Mohair
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Kansas City, MO
Edward Wormley's famous La Gondola sofa. One of the best sofa designs of the entire modern design movement. Expertly refinished and reupholstered in a light to medium grey mohair. Pl...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Sofas

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Mid Century Tan Leather loveseat sofa solid brass legs by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful light tan beige leather 72" 2 seater sofa. Very high quality leather upholstery with 2 seat cushions and tufted buttons on seat back and cushions. Beautiful design by Edwar...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Sofas

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Brass

Dunbar Wormley 2 Piece Sectional Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Pasadena, TX
Dunbar Wormley 2 piece sectional sofa 1950s Rare sectional sofa designed by Edward Wormley, manufactured by Dunbar. The sofa consists of two parts ...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Sofas

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Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa in Mohair
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully updated and restored. The iconic bracket back sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. This has been reupholstered in a stunning high-quality mohair from "The Sign". This sofa ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Sofas

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Mohair, Mahogany

Edward Wormley 'New York' Sofa in Orange Upholstery
By Edward Wormley, Dux of Sweden
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture / DUX of Sweden, sofa model 5316, fabric, beech, metal, United States, design 1952 This three-seat sofa was designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Sofas

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Metal

Edward Wormley Model 4907 Sofa by Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Highland, IN
n our opinion, this Ed Wormely design for Dunbar is one of the most spectacular sofas ever made. Modern, classic, and timeless... this form transcends styles, genres and eras. Nine f...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Sofas

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Brass

Edward Wormley 'New York' Sofa
By Edward Wormley, Dux of Sweden
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture / DUX of Sweden, sofa model 5316, faux leather, metal, wood, United States, design 1952 This three-seat sofa was designed by Edward Wormley for D...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Sofas

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Metal

Edward Wormley for Dux Mid Century New York Sofa
By Dux of Sweden, Edward Wormley
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dux Mid Century New York Sofa This sofa measures: 91 wide x 32 deep x 29 inches high, with a seat height of 16 and arm heigh...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Sofas

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Upholstery, Wood

Edward Wormley 'Big Texan' Oversized Brown Fabric Upholstered Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century 'Big Texan' oversized sofa with brown textured fabric upholstery and removable seat and back cushions. (EDWARD WORMLEY)
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Sofas

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Fabric, Upholstery

Dunbar Furniture Mid-Century Upholstered Three-Seat Sofa
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Ferndale, MI
Mid-Century three seat sofa in a sandy beige and white woven upholstery. Three down-filled back cushions and three foam seat cushions make this a comfortable and good looking sofa. A...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Sofas

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Metal

Mid Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Model 4906 Large Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in West Hartford, CT
Iconic large Edward Wormley for Dunbar with brass legs model 4906 sofa that measures 100 inches wide and still retains its original light green textured fabric in good condition. It ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Sofas

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Fabric, Textile, Wood

Three Seat Sofa Designed by Michael Taylor for Baker
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Early and scarcely seen three-seat sofa with fixed back cushions and flared tapering arms designed by Michael Taylor for Baker. A very comfortable sofa with incredibly clean lines. R...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Sofas

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Upholstery

Well Designed Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa, Mid-Century Modern
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Very stylish Edward Wormley Dunbar sofa with fabulous solid walnut details . This sofa has bold interesting legs that are rounded at the feet. Reu...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Sofas

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Upholstery, Walnut

Edward Wormley Dunbar Gondola Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in Toledo, OH
Dunbar Gondola sofa, designed by Edward Wormley, manufactured by Dunbar, very good to excellent condition. This sofa has a very solid walnut frame. The ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Sofas

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Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa / Daybed
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A walnut framed daybed / sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully restored and reupholstered in Holly Hunt fabric with new down back cushions.
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1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Sofas

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Walnut

Sectional Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c.1960s, USA, two-piece sectional sofa. The sofa features split arm rests and an exposed sculpted ebonized wood frame. This sofa has been fully reupholster...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Sofas

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Velvet, Walnut

1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa, Blush Velvet and mahogany
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A rare variation of the bracket back sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture company of Berne Indiana circa 1950s. This A-frame bracket is similar to the designs of Jens Risom, t...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Sofas

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Velvet, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Chaise Longue Sofa
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Sofas

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Upholstery

Edward Wormley Dunbar Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley Dunbar sofa can be paired as a sectional with matching chaise longue 5525 we have offered in another listing.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Sofas

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Upholstery

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5305 Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A large model 5305 angled sofa on bleached mahogany frame with leather capped legs. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully restored and reupholstered in Holly Hunt / Esposito /...
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1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Sofas

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Fabric

Dunbar Sofa by Edward Wormley on Brass Legs
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Fully restored in beautiful fog grey mohair over polished brass legs. Sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950s.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Sofas

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Brass

Fabulous 2-Piece Edward Wormley Dunbar Long Low Mid-Century Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous 2 piece long low Edward Wormley for Dunbar sofa. This is perfect for you designers who need to reupholster. The bones are magnificent but the fabric needs updating. Long ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Sofas

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Wood, Upholstery

Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A small sofa / settee designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Iconic form with tapered brass legs. Fully restored and upholstered in Designtex / Lambert / Smoke.
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1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Sofas

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Bouclé

Edward Wormley sofas for sale on 1stDibs.

Edward Wormley sofas are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Edward Wormley sofas, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sofas 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 sofas by Dunbar, Knoll, and Adrian Pearsall. Prices for Edward Wormley sofas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,000 and can go as high as $48,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $12,000.
Questions About Edward Wormley Sofas
  • 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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