Edward Wormley End 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, Rosewood and Aluminium Inlaid End Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley figured walnut Parsons style side table with unusual aluminium inlaid legs. Incised corners start at the top and move all the way down the legs with aluminium inlay. R...
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1960s American Vintage Edward Wormley End Tables
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Aluminum
Mid-Century Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Occasional Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Forney, TX
A beautiful mid-century custom ordered occasional table, model 426A, designed by Edward Wormley (American, 1907-1995) for Dunbar Furniture; Berne, Indiana.
The two-tier Modernist...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley End Tables
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Brass
End Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Dunbar's low walnut "Janus" end table of Asian inspiration, with raised edges to the legs and diagonal "cloud-lift" stretchers.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley End Tables
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Walnut
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Square Wooden Two-Tier End / Side Tables
By Edward Wormley
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Mid-Century square wooden end / side tables with a lower square stretcher shelf connecting four square legs. (EDWARD WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR F...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley End Tables
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Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Ebonized Sheaf of Wheat Table with Glass Top
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic Sheaf of Wheat Table Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. TAble has been freshly ebonized. Brass ring and hardware gently cleaned. Replacement glass top is 3/8” thick
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley End Tables
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Brass
Vintage Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Occasional Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Forney, TX
A beautiful and fine American Mid-Century custom ordered side table, model 426A, designed by Edward Wormley (American, 1907-1995) for Dunbar Furniture; Berne, Indiana. Circa 1950-196...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley End Tables
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Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dark Finished Wooden Two Tier End / Side Table
By Edward Wormley
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century two-tier dark finished wooden end / side table with a square top with a shallow gallery above a lower shelf containing a single drawer supported by two reverse t...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley End Tables
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Wood
Pair of Parson End Tables by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with hand painted tiles
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Parson End Tables by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with hand-painted tiles by Artist Maire Linna Wood frame with six hand-painted inset tiles depicting gnarled trees.
This is the...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley End Tables
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Ceramic, Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bleached and Glazed Walnut Parsons End Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegantly simple bleached and glazed walnut square Parsons end table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
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1950s American Vintage Edward Wormley End Tables
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Walnut
$2,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Edward Wormley for Drexel 'Precedent' Wood and Cork End / Side Table
By Edward Wormley
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American mid-century rectangular three-tier end / side tables with blonde wood frames with rounded edges and an inset cork top with two wooden shelves below. (EDWARD WORMLEY ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley End Tables
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Wood, Cork
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Square Wooden Double Shelf End / Side Table
By Edward Wormley
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Mid-Century square lacquered wooden end / side tables with an open shelf below the square top, resting on a solid stepped base that creates as a taller lower shelf. ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley End Tables
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Wood
Dunbar Walnut Coffee or End Table Model # 3374 by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Elegant Dunbar walnut coffee or end table with triangle legs and black polished laminate top, model # 3374 designed by Edward Wormley.
Original sticker with serial number under the...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley End Tables
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Laminate, Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Walnut, Leather and Mahogany Wedge End Tables by Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar walnut wedge/trapezium-form end tables with mahogany stretchers/bases and leather-wrapped feet (model #5216, ca. 1955, Indiana, USA).
Uncommon examp...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley End Tables
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Leather, Mahogany, Walnut
Dunbar Nesting Tables in Sap Walnut
By Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic set of three nesting tables by Edward Wormley for Dunbar ca' 1950's with original green label. Sap walnut with nice patina.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley End Tables
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Walnut
$1,250 / set
Edward Wormley Side Table with Metal Detail by Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Highland, IN
In classic Wormley fashion, this walnut side table has very refined, subtle details. In this case the cut-away corners have a channel running down the legs with an inset metal detail...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley End Tables
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Metal
Clean-Line End Table in Teak by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Clean-line end table in teak by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American, 1950s. (Dunbar metal tag on bottom).
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley End Tables
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Teak
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Medium Brown Wooden Three Tier End / Side Table
By Edward Wormley
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century three-tier medium brown finished wooden end table with a rectangular top and two shelves below, with rectangular supports on either side, resting on a pedestal b...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley End Tables
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Wood
Pair of Tall Travertine End Tables by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of tall wedge shaped travertine top tables with mahogany bases and leather wrapped feet. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
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1950s Vintage Edward Wormley End Tables
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Travertine
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Side Table
By Edward Wormley
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar midcentury side table
This table measures: 31.25 wide x 31.25 deep x 23 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintag...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley End Tables
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Wood
Edward Wormley Bleached Mahogany Corner Table for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Minimalist design bleached mahogany corner table number 4977. Nicely grained woods with open design and expert craftsma...
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1950s American Vintage Edward Wormley End Tables
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Mahogany
$4,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Circular Wooden Stretcher Shelf End / Side Table
By Edward Wormley
Located in Queens, NY
American mid-century circular wooden end / side table with a circular top with shallow lip above an identical stretcher shelf supported on the exterior b...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley End Tables
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Wood
Set of 3 Edward Wormley for Dunbar Iron & Wood Nesting Tables
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 3 American Mid-Century nesting tables with finished wooden plank tops resting on iron frames. (EDWARD WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR FURNITURE COMPANY)(PRICED AS Set)
Wear to finish.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley End Tables
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Iron
Set of 2 Cantilever End Tables by Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
A set of two cantilever top end tables--one with shelf and the other without—for a less "matched" look. Made by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. USA, circa 1950.
Made of mahogany and pr...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley End Tables
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Wood, Mahogany
Occasional Wedge Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, C. 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Westport, CT
The rarely found Wedge end table designed by Edward Wormely for Dunbar, circa 1950-1959. Executed in walnut, features leather-wrapped feet. completely ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley End Tables
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Leather, Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Travertine and Dark Wood Wedge End / Side Table
By Edward Wormley
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century end / side table with a wedge-shaped beige travertine top resting on a dark wooden base with connecting stretchers and four dowel legs ending in black leather wr...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley End Tables
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Travertine
Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Circular Blond Maple Two-Tier End / Side T
By Edward Wormley
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century wooden pedestal desk with four drawers with wooden drawer pulls, a shelf on the right-hand side below the tabletop, and a cabinet to the left with an extendable ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley End Tables
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Wood, Maple
Edward Wormley for Dunbar American Mid-Century Dark Walnut Janus Cabinet
By Edward Wormley
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century cabinet with a dark stained walnut cabinet with two hinged doors, a dovetail connected top, and key hole, resting on four ball casters. (EDWARD WORMLEY FOR DUNBA...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley End Tables
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Metal, Brass
Pair of Edward Wormley Lacquered Dark Wood Two Shelf End / Side Tables
By Edward Wormley
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Mid-Century end / side tables with lacquered dark wooden frames with a square top and lower shelf supported by four square legs. (EDWARD...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley End Tables
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Wood, Lacquer
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Wood Framed Inset Top End / Side Table
By Edward Wormley
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century end / side table with a slightly rounded rectangular top with a lighter stained wooden inSet top supported by a darker wooden frame with a shaped apron with four...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley End Tables
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Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Midcentury Travertine Wedge Tables, Pair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar midcentury travertine wedge tables - pair.
Each table measures: 17.25 wide x 27.25 deep x 21.25 inches high.
All pieces of furniture can be had in wha...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley End Tables
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Travertine
Edward Wormley Round Travertine Side Table for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round side table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c.1950s, USA. This table features a round travertine slab top, which rests atop dark contrasting mahogany sheaf of wheat base. Retains ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley End Tables
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Travertine
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany and Brass Side End Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany and Brass Side End Table
22 wide x 28 deep x 22.25 high
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley End Tables
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Brass
End Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Edward Wormley End Table By Dunbar In Walnut Case And Shelf Supported By Mahogany Legs With Round Carpet Caster Feet And Rosewood And Brass Drawer Pull.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley End Tables
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Brass
Parsons End Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A bleached walnut 'Parsons' end table.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley End Tables
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Walnut
Edward Wormley End Table by Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Highland, IN
A beautifully detailed table with great proportions, this Ed Wormley end table by Dunbar features a walnut case and shelf supported by mahogany leg...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley End Tables
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Brass
Pair of His and Hers Step side Tables by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice pair of end tables, his and hers, it has the original top, and the original patina is nicer in person.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley End Tables
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Wood
Parsons End Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare low Dunbar "Parson's" end table with the original yellow-orange lacquered frame and a black epoxy top with a constellation of random walnut doy inlays.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley End Tables
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Walnut
Janus' End Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A walnut 'Janus' end table of Asian inspiration, with raised edges to the legs and diagonal cloud-lift stretchers.
Accented with green inlaid ceramic tiles.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley End Tables
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Walnut
Tiered End Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A two-tiered round end table on three legs with single drawer. Shelf height is 16.5".
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley End Tables
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Walnut
Tambour Drum Table With Storage by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1944
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A remarkable end table discreet bar with butterfly hinged top drawers and a tambour cabinet with adjustable shelf.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley End Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Edward Wormley end tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Edward Wormley end 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 end tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original end 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 end tables by Dunbar, Paul McCobb, and Widdicomb Furniture Co.. Prices for Edward Wormley end tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $750 and can go as high as $32,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,298.
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