Edward Wormley Dining Room Tables
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 Walnut and Ebonized Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern extension dining table
By Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture
USA, 1950s
Gorgeous bookmatched walnut top, with ebonized walnut legs and stretcher...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Wood & Cork Large Extendable Dining Table by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century modern dining table was designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar circa 1960. This exceptional table has clean, minimalist lines and is expertly crafted from mah...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Mahogany, Cork
Edward Wormley for Dunbar MCM Rosewood and Ebonized Oak Expanding Dining Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Rosewood and Ebonized Oak Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves
This table measures: 66 wide x 44.25 deep x 29.5 inches high, with a chair clear...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak, Rosewood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut and Ebonized Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern extension dining table
By Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture
USA, 1950s
Gorgeous book-matched walnut top, with ebonized walnut banding and legs....
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Executive Desk or Dining Table by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Spectacular Mid Century Executive desk or dining table in Honduran mahogany by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar. Beautifully refinished. Minor repairs at two corners and appear exaggerate...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Tables
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Mahogany
Dining Table by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in San Francisco, CA
A model 5460 walnut dining table with tapered ends to the table top which sits upon dark plinth bases with brass shoes. The table comes with 3 12" leaves and is 120" when fully exten...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Edward Wormley Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Dunbar Fin Leg Dining Table W/ Leaves by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
A "fin leg" dining table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Features a rich brown Mahogany finish.
USA, circa 1950.
Table comes with three (3) 12 inch leaves ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Tables
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Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Extension Dining Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Extension Dining Table, model 5460, features three 12” leaves with veneer running opposite way as ends, fully extended 120" and 84" without leaves.
Walnut ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern extension dining table
By Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture
USA, 1950s
Book-matched walnut top, with ebonized walnut banding and legs.
...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Extension Dining Table Seats 6 To12
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar extension dining table seats 6 to12, This special piece custom for the Los Angeles Showroom (tag underside).
Etimoe African Rosewood top with cross grain e...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Mahogany, Rosewood
Tawi Wood Dining Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A ten foot dining table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with expressively grained Tawi wood top and mahogany base with brass cleats. The table has th...
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1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Elliptical Conference / Dining Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Denton, TX
Edward Wormley for dunbar walnut elliptical conference / dining table. Extra long oval table that can be used in a large dining room or conference room.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Dining Room Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Walnut Octagonal "Janus" Game Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing vintage walnut octagonal “Janus” game table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in the United States, circa 1950s. This table belongs to the “Janus” collection, a line that stands out for having furniture with innovative designs that are extremely functional. Features a polygonal structure that can be seen on the tabletop, which has an octagonal design with rounded edges and a smooth surface. The top features Brazilian rosewood inlays that appear in the starburst shape and contrast perfectly with the grains offered by the walnut wood. The table sits on solid walnut legs that connect to a structurally detailed base that appears to be in the shape of a star and stands out for the fine details used in its construction. The base has leather details with a beautiful patina in good condition and well preserved despite the years. In addition to this, there are also small brass legs that give the furniture even more elegance. Due to its shape and structure, this table can be used as a games table as well as a low-profile dining table...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Dunbar Wormley Dining Table in Rosewood Model 936 C 1950/1960's
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Stunning rosewood dining table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. The table features a rich and vibrant rosewood veneer top on an architectural pedestal base, with original metal disk...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Dining Room Tables
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Rosewood
Dunbar Dining Table by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully grained walnut dining table with leather wrapped feet. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Table measures 60" diameter and has a 20" leaf.
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1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Dining Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Rectangular Bleached Mahogany
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Kansas City, MO
Mahogany dining table with one leaf designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s. The table is in very good condition with only light signs of use under close examination. Beautiful ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Drexel Precedent Drop Leaf Dining Table by Edward Wormley
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Attractive white elm drop leaf dining table, designed by Edward Wormley as part of the classic Precedent series, manufactured by Drexel. The table features two large drop leaves, eac...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Dining Room Tables
Materials
Elm
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern extension dining table
By Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture
USA, 1950s
Book-matched walnut top, with ebonized walnut banding and legs.
...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Edward Wormley Teak Dining Table for Dunbar #936
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Hudson, NY
Oval teak mahogany base with chrome steel glades big D tag design in 1950’s for Dunbar #936
Edward Wormley designer.
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1950s American Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Dunbar Table Desk Model 1123 with Marble Top designed by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A very rare, unique dining table/desk model 1123 with an incredible exotic polished marble top designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950. Table is in very good condition with a wal...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Black Lacquered Extension Dining Table, Refinished
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern dining table with five extension leaves
By Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture
USA, 1950s
Mahogany, in black lacquered finish.
Measures:...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Lacquer
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Midcentury Dining Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar midcentury dining table
This table measures: 66 wide x 44 deep x 30 inches high, and each of the 2 leaves are 24 wide with a total width of the table 114...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Wormley Tawi Conference or Dining Table for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Pasadena, TX
Rare beautiful wood 12 feet to 14 feet 1/2 vintage Wormley extension dining/conference table for Dunbar
This came from the executive conference room of the former Bank of the Southw...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Dunbar Dining Table by Edward Wormley with Retractable Leaves Mahogany, 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Dunbar dining table in a beautiful espresso stain with a clear satin lacquer finish. Completely restored. The leaves pull out and lock into position with the simple pull of one hand....
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lazy Susan Dining Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Belmont, MA
Lazy Susan dining table with interchangeable laminate spinning top. Warming unit in the middle of the top still functional. Great for fondue parties....
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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection Walnut Dining Table, Newly Restored
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern extension dining table in book-matched walnut
By Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture
USA, 1950s
Measures: 52.5" W x 40.25" D x 29.25" H. Ex...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Travertine Dining Table / Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
An early bleached mahogany and travertine table / desk designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
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1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Tables
Materials
Travertine
Dunbar Dining/Conference Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Roger Sprunger for Dunbar dining table, could seat 6 to 8 people.
Rounded edged walnut top with good figured patterns, dark walnut pedestal base.
Dunbar Berne Indiana metal tag on ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Dunbar Extension Dining Table by Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Classic Asia Modern style dining table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. This example comes with one 24 in leaf, and the fold up center support leg. As expected from Dunbar, thi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut Elliptical Conference or Dining Table, 1960s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in South Bend, IN
An extremely rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern custom 14-foot walnut conference or dining table
Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture
USA, 1960s
Figured waln...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
Edward Wormley Extension Walnut Dining Table for Dunbar, circa 1953
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Camden, ME
An Edward Wormley walnut extension dining table designed for Dunbar in the early 1950s.
The dark walnut base sets on four leather cased feet contrasts with the walnut top which is a ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Oval Drop-Leaf Dining Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Danville, CA
Fabulous oval drop-leaf dining table that stores as a console table or bar. It has eight tapering legs raised on brass casters; four of the legs are hinged to support the tabletop wh...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Round Dining Table in Brazilian Rosewood by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Round dining table in Brazilian rosewood designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American, 1960s (Dunbar tag on bottom).
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Edward Wormley for Drexel Drop-Leaf Precedent Dining Table
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pasadena, TX
A Mid-Century Modern dining table designed by Edward Wormley for Drexel's Precedent collection. The drop leaf table measures 50" x 28" when folded and 70" x 50" when fully extended.
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1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Tables
Materials
Ash
Rare Edward Wormley Custom Mahogany and Natural Rosewood Oval Dining Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Outstanding custom-made large oval dining table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Dark stained mahogany border, incised apron and squared legs. Inlaid bookmatched rosewood venee...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood
Drop-Leaf Table by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A mahogany drop-leaf table with ebonized gate-leg base. Measures: Console table depth of 16.5" deep when closed.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Hexagonal Mahogany and Walnut Dining Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extremely rare hexagonal dining table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Walnut top with ebonized mahogany border. Comes with two offset grain 16" leaves. Total length 84". The set comes ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut, Mahogany
Dining / Center Table in Rosewood by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Clover Shaped
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare Brazilian rosewood dining / center / game / kitchen table on hexagonal legs with brass feet designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar circa 1950s. Unique organic clover-like shape. ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Classic Burlwood Dining Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
A classic parsons style dining table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Table has two 18" leaves. It is 66" wide without the leaves and extends to 102". Table has a highly figured burlwoo...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Dining Room Tables
Materials
Burl
Edward Wormley Dining Table for Dunbar Model 5965 Special Order Walnut Top 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Dunbar dining table model 5965 with a special order 1 ¾" V-groove banded walnut top. The legs are solid tapered mahogany with solid brass runners. Includes three 12" extensions. The ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
Adjustable Three-Height Coffee or Dining Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edward Wormley’s design for an adjustable coffee or dining table, the Dunbar Model 5239, has an arcing X-shaped base and a tongue-and-groove walnut tabletop with a slight lip at eith...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Edward Wormley Model 5900 Dining Table by Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Highland, IN
A beautiful example of Ed Wormley's refined aesthetic and Dunbar's quality construction, this dining table has a very pleasing mix of straight lines and elegant curves. The octagonal...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar 1940s Round or Oval Dining Table
By Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Elegant Edward Wormley for Dunbar 1940s mahogany 50" round dining table that opens up to 74" oval with 24" leaf. Legs are flush with 3" apron, retains...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Edward Wormley dining room tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Edward Wormley dining room tables 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 tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original dining room tables 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 tables by Dunbar, Florence Knoll, and Charles Hollis Jones. Prices for Edward Wormley dining room tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at £1,859 and can go as high as £31,970, while a piece like these, on average, fetch £6,208.
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