Revered for its handcrafted and highly collectible mid-century modern sofas, coffee tables and other furnishings, Dunbar Furniture was founded in 1910 in Berne, Indiana, but it didn’t gain widespread recognition until the ’30s, following the introduction of its president to a designer who would leave an indelible mark on the company’s legacy: Edward Wormley.
After a stint at the Art Institute of Chicago, the Oswego, Illinois-born Wormley worked as an interior designer for Marshall Field’s before joining Dunbar in 1931. Initially focused on developing the company’s cheapest furniture line, which could be bought with soap coupons, he was soon leading Dunbar Furniture into a new era of residential furniture for modern American homes. He would serve as the company’s design director for over three decades, designing about 150 pieces each year.
During that time, he oversaw the production of designs in a wide range of materials, with influences ranging from Scandinavian modernism to Art Deco. There were modern upholstery pieces, like swiveling lounge chairs and low-slung sofas, and experiments with textural wood on bar carts and cabinets as well as minimal, sculptural tables and functional office furniture. A passionate collector of Tiffany Studios lamps, Wormley used their glass tiles in Dunbar tables in 1956. He also worked on the reproduction of pieces by designers such as Jean-Michel Frank and Richard Riemerschmid.
One standout Dunbar Furniture collection was Janus, introduced in the 1960s, with Austrian-born ceramicists Otto and Gertrud Natzler. These pieces see the Natzlers’ uniquely artful ceramic tiles set into several styles of wooden tables. They remain some of the most sought-after mid-century modern Dunbar pieces on the vintage market today. During the peak of his design career and, indeed, the height of Dunbar Furniture’s history, Wormley amassed a whopping 30 Good Design awards between 1950 and 1955 through the “Good Design” exhibition, hosted by the Chicago Merchandise Mart and the Museum of Modern Art. Dunbar today produces a limited selection of archival Wormley designs, but many sales of original Dunbar pieces are through the resale market.
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Set of 6 Edward J. Wormley Cane Dining Chairs for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Ebonized Wood, Cane Backrest, Original Upholstery This elegant set of six dining chairs, designed by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar,...
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Edward Wormley Model 4907 sofa for Dunbar Mid Century
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, the Model 4907 sofa exemplifies the designer’s masterful balance of modern restraint and traditional comfort. Introduced in the mid-20th centur...
Upholstery
Edward Wormley for Dunbar “Tête-à-Tête” Sofa, Model 5009, circa 1955 Mid Century
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An elegant and sculptural Tête-à-Tête sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1955. This iconic mid-century design exemplifies Wormley’s mastery of proportion and his abili...
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Oak and Cane Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in New Windsor, NY
A set of four distinct oak and cane back dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Berne, Indiana. Each chair still retains the gold metal tag on the underside of each sea...
Upholstery, Oak, Cane
Expertly Restored - Edward J. Wormley Night Stands with Bookshelves for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Rosewood Executive Desk
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern executive desk By Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Gorgeous walnut, with carved rosewood recessed drawer pulls. Measures: 66...
Rosewood, Walnut
$3,400Sale Price|20% Off
Mid century Modern Rosewood and chrome credenza by Roger Sprunger Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Roger Sprunger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome Mid Century credenza designed in the 1970s by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar #1060. Composed of exquisite rosewood veneer and chrome inset pulls and square tube legs. Plenty of s...
Steel, Chrome
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Set of Three Louver Drawer Dressers
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Set of Three Louvered Dressers in Mahogany Set of three dressers in warm mahogany, each featuring six louvered drawers with...
Mahogany
Midcentury "Quinn" Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Model 1170, Walnut + Wool
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley, Gunlocke, Jens Risom
Located in Decatur, GA
"Quinn" chair, Model no. 1170 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar circa 1965. Sculpted walnut arms transition seamlessly to the upholstered back creating a wonderful silhouette. Frame is so...
Wool, Upholstery, Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa M#261 with Original Jack Lenor Larsen Upholstery
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in St. Louis, MO
Classic mid-century modern sofa designed by Edward Wormley from his 1958 Dunbar - Conversation Pieces Collection, this sofa model #261 still has its original Jack Lenor Larsen colorf...
Brass
Gorgeous Set of 10 Vintage Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
The rarest of the rare, an exceptional, meticulously restored set of ten (10) cane back Klismos dining chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture, circa 1948. The set consists of ...
Cane, Walnut
Rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5522 Cane Swivel Vanity Chair 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Troy, MI
Rare model 5522 desk chair or vanity stool from the First Lady Series Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar circa 1950s Laminated wood and cane molded backrest with round seat on a ...
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Rosewood Credenza
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern three-piece executive credenza, which includes one eight-drawer cabinet and two three-drawer cabinets with large file drawers. By Edward Wormley fo...
Rosewood, Walnut
Expertly Restored - Edward J. Wormley Mahogany 5-Drawers Dresser for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer Edward J Wormley ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this jour...
Wood, Mahogany, Walnut
Pair Restored Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut & Leather 8-Drawer Cabinets
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair of dressers was designed by decorated design icon Edward Wormly for equally revered manufacturer Dunbar Furniture. Known for hundreds of successful designs and exceptional ...
Leather, Walnut
Walnut & Chrome Coffee Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA 1950's
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exquisite coffee table designed by the renowned Edward Wormley for Dunbar dates back to the 1950s. This stunning piece showcases a harmonious blend of walnut and mahogany, reflect...
Chrome
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Sideboard Credenza
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture USA, 1950s Gorgeous mahogany, with sliding doors. Measures: 81.5"W x ...
Mahogany
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...
Brass
$1,807Sale Price|35% Off
Mid Century Modern Bar Cart By Edward Wormley For Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture, Drexel
Located in Houston, TX
Mid Century Modern Bar Cart By Edward Wormley For Dunbar,. Offered is a handsome mid century blond wood bar cart or serving cart from the Precedent series designed by Edward Wormley ...
Wood
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 ...
Upholstery
Edward J. Wormley Model 5272A Dresser with Brass Taper Legs for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful dresser designed by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar in the United States circa 1950’s. Featuring twelve spacious drawers that gradually increase in depth. This walnut-stained mahogany wood dresser features laminated bentwood pulls along the sides of the drawers that match the raised lip...
Brass
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...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cain Front Mahogany Sideboard on a Plinth Base
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cain front mahogany sideboard on a Plinth Base, Features: Two drawers and one double drawer with removable dividers, Four sliding doors with 3 storage compa...
Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Table, Refinished
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern walnut extension dining table By Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture USA, 1950s Measures: 66.5"W x 44.25"D x 29.75"H. Extends up to 114.5"W with ...
Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Swivel Chair, C. 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
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...
Velvet, Mahogany
Walnut Desk with Leather Inset by Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in San Francisco, CA
A walnut desk with new inset leather top 8 drawers with brass pulls. Stamped Dunbar on underside of top center drawer. Very good condition.
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Walnut Sideboard Credenza
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Walnut Sideboard Credenza This credenza measures: 66.25 wide x 18.25 deep x 33 inches high Restored - Mint Condition! Ready to Ship. We take ...
Walnut
Gorgeous Restored Set of 8 Cane Dining Chairs by Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1948
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
The rarest of the rare: an exceptional, meticulously restored set of eight (8) cane back Klismos dining chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture, circa 1948. A set of this magnitude is the collector's equivalent to capturing a Purple Unicorn. Expertly crafted solid walnut construction with stellar lines and detail. Finished in a dark walnut stain - aged to absolute perfection. Delicate cane panel inset back. Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and coveted chair...
Cane, Walnut
Edward Wormley, Cabinet, Mahogany, USA, 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in High Point, NC
A bleached mahogany cabinet designed by Edward Wormley and produced by Dunbar, Berne, Indiana, USA, c. 1950s.
Mahogany
1950's MCM Edward Wormley for Dunbar Large Executive Desk - Walnut & Rosewood
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Make a statement with this large Mid-Century Modern original finish executive desk designed by Edward Wormley in the 1950s for Dunbar Furniture Co. The desk is extremely well built, ...
Brass
Edward Wormley, Cabinet, Walnut, USA, 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable walnut wardrobe or cabinet designed by Edward Wormley and produced by Dunbar, Berne, Indiana, USA, c. 1950s. Interior has glass shelving and backside has round air grids ...
Walnut
Mid Century Swivel Lounge Chair designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Iconic swivel lounge chair designed by Edward Wormley for the Dunbar Furniture Company, model 5609 c. 1950/60's. The chair features a dark wood four leg base, with an upholstered se...
Upholstery, Wood
Remarkable Set of 12 Vintage Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
The rarest of the rare: an exceptional, meticulously restored set of twelve (12) cane back Klismos dining chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture, circa 1948. A set of this mag...
Cane, Walnut
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...
Upholstery, Walnut
12 Foot Dunbar Sofa Designed by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
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 ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bookcases With Floating Drawers- a Pair
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An Edward Wormley designed bookcase for Dunbar. Both shelves have a floating drawer that hangs from below. Beautiful walnut case with a base wrapped in the original leather which sho...
Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany and Brass Barstools - Set of 3
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany and Brass Barstools - Set of 3 Each bar stool measures: 20.75 wide x 20 deep x 37.5 high, with a seat height of 28 and arm height/chai...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Rare and Elegant Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Armchair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
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...
Mahogany
Edward Wormley Model #5928 “A” Table for Dunbar, Walnut, Brass, and Terrazzo Top
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, the iconic Model #5928 “A” table exemplifies Wormley’s refined approach to mid-century modern design. This elegant side table features a circul...
Terrazzo, Walnut
Dunbar Furniture Mid Century Mahogany Games Table
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well made square table in the Chinese manner with carved incurved inset edge, banded top and raised on square legs. Bears the Dunbar Furniture label on verso. Dimensions: 32 ...
Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut and Ebonized 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 Gorgeous bookmatched walnut top, with ebonized walnut legs and stretcher...
Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut and Rosewood Cabinet With Chinese Blocks
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture USA, 1950s Gorgeous walnut, with rosewood drawers, and antique Chinese print...
Rosewood, Walnut
Edward Wormley, Cabinet, Mahogany, Brass, USA, 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in High Point, NC
A mahogany and brass cabinet designed by Edward Wormley and produced by Dunbar, Berne, Indiana, USA, c. 1950s.
Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Sofa in Raf Simons Velvet with Leather Trim
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
An outstanding Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Model 6329 Angle sofa newly upholstered in a Raf Simons teal velvet with leather trim. Conceived in 1957, The Janus sofa was introdu...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut and Rosewood Dresser Chest of Drawers 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Troy, MI
A rare chest of drawers designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar circa 1950s Contrasting mahogany case in dark espresso finish and walnut drawer fronts Finished with rosewood and brass...
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Glass Front Bookcase
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern glass front bookcase or display cabinet By Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture USA, 1950s Bleached mahogany, with glass front doors and orig...
Brass
Pair of Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of slipper chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Chairs are reupholstered in a Maharam Mohair.
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Bleached Mahogany Credenza
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Bleached Mahogany Credenza This credenza measures: 61.5 wide x 18 deep x 32.25 inches high Great Vintage Condition - Very Minor Scratches on t...
Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Walnut Side End Table
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Table is good structurally. There are some wear on the finish consistent with the age. 5mm or so section of caning is missing. There are couple of small dents on the top. Condition i...
Walnut, Wood
A Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 655 Sofas in Grey Mohair Velvet
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A sophisticated pair of Model #655 sofas designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950s. These iconic mid-century pieces showcase Wormley’s refined modernist sensibility, blendin...
Brass
Edward Wormley For Dunbar Sheaf of Wheat Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Edward Wormley design side Table for Dunbar Furniture, Berne Indiana. Named the "Sheaf of Wheat" table line which was a best seller for Dunbar in the mid to late 1950's. A Travertine...
Travertine, Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Black Lacquered Sideboard or Bar Cabinet, Refinished
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Edward Wormley for Dunbar USA, 1950s Mahogany in black lacquered finish. Cabinet locks and key is in...
Mahogany, Lacquer
Edward Wormley Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Red Brown Leather
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar by Mobilier Universel, set of eight armchairs, model '5762', lacquered black wood, red brown leather, Belgium, design 1957 These armchairs are designed by ...
Wood
Edward Wormley Rosewood Occasional Table for Dunbar with Murano Glass Tile Top
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar solid Brazilian Rosewood occasional table with green Murano Glass mosaic tile top and brass banding. Retains green rectangular Dunbar metal label. A ve...
Cut Glass, Rosewood
Pair of Rare Model #4907 Sofas by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Circa 1950's
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
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 ...
Brass
Dunbar 6 Drawers Dark Walnut Mid Century Modern High Chest Dresser MINT!
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Dunbar 6 Drawers Dark Walnut Mid Century Modern High Chest Dresser MINT!
Walnut
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Modern Tweed & Mahogany Bracket Back Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
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...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Edward Wormley Magazine Tree Birch and Sap Grain Walnut model #4765 for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Lynn, MA
A rare and striking design by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. The birch and sap grain walnut magazine tree model 4765 features five shelves cantilevered from a central support. Metal tag ...
Birch, Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Daybed in Mahogany, Brass, and Blue-Grey Fabric
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, daybed, mahogany, reupholstered fabric, brass-plated aluminum, United States, 1950s. This rare design by Edward Wormley exemplifies his commitment to crea...
Aluminum, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar King Size Headboard in Cane
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A lovely modern design king size headboard by Edward Miller for Dunbar. It features a solid dark brown stained mahogany frame with beautiful caning. All original and in great shape.
Cane, Mahogany