Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
American
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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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 ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Sideboard Credenza
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
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 ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany
Edward Wormley Dunbar Walnut Showcase Curio Display Cabinet Bookcase
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
This impressive showcase / room divider was a Custom order designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Features a rectangular walnut case raised over large silver tapered metal legs The c...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Glass, Walnut
Edward Wormley, Pair of Rare Dressers, Walnut, Steel, Dunbar, America, 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of rare modernist cabinets or dressers. In stained walnut, legs in steel. Designed by Edward Wormley. Produced by Dunbar, Berne, Indiana, 1950s.
Other designers of the per...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Steel
1950s Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Lafayette, IN
Grand style and grand scale combine in this wonderful executive desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Desk features walnut construction, brass and mahogany pulls, and the renowned Dunba...
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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Rare Mister Dresser by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in San Diego, CA
A superb example of a Mid-century modern design, the mahogany tamboured Mister cabinet has an undulating face, expressive hairpin legs, and a useful sixteen drawer configuration. New...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany
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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
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.
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1950s American Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany
Rare Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Dunbar Walnut Corner Bookcase Console 38"
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture corner bookcase record console. Made of walnut featuring modular cubist "L" shape form with five tapered metal legs.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal
1960s Sculptural Pair Étagère Roger Sprunger for Dunbar
By Roger Sprunger, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
1960s Mid Century Sculptural Étagères Set of 2 by Roger Sprunger
for Dunbar Indiana
79.25, 79x 20.25 x 20.25
One Étagère is .5 inch...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bookcases With Floating Drawers- a Pair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5466 Mid Century Tambour Door Credenza
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5466 Mid Century Tambour Door Credenza
This credenza measures: 73.25 wide x 23.25 deep x 36 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what w...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cabinet / Credenza in Mahogany and Walnut
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Culver City, CA
This is a credenza that exudes power, presence, and a little bit of that old-money mystique. Designed by the legendary Edward Wormley for Dunbar, this mahogany and walnut masterpiece...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany, Walnut
Walnut & Japanese Fir Sideboard by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dorchester, MA
Edward Wormley designed this handsome sideboard, model 671A, for Dunbar in 1953. The case features Japanese fir panels that contrast with the walnut frame. Two top drawers, one of wh...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Fir, Leather, Maple, Walnut
Edward Wormley For Dunbar Petite Bi-fold Door Server.
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Classic petite server/sideboard designed by Edward Wormley and Marketed by Dunbar. Wormley’s time with Dunbar was prolific and ground breaking. When the rest of the design world was ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Glass Front Bookcase
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley Dunbar Bar Cabinet
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Lynn, MA
Remarkably rare bar cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Solid walnut legs and trims. Black lacquered composite top, sides and doors. The magnetic spring closure doors feature cruci...
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20th Century North American Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Composition
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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany
Restored Edward Wormley Dunbar Walnut & Leather 8-Drawer Dresser or Cabinet
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This dresser was designed by decorated design icon Edward Wormly for equally revered manufacturer Dunbar Furniture. Known for hundreds of successful designs and exceptional quality, ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Leather, Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Étagère Shelf
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Étagère Shelf
This etagere measures: 20 wide x 20 deep x 79 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Glass, Wood
Vintage 7ft 1970s Mid-Century Modern Rosewood & Oak Executive Desk by Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Lafayette, IN
This beautifully-made executive desk features a design reminiscent of Roger Sprunger and the unparalleled build-quality for which Dunbar is renowned. The clean, Minimalist lines are...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Rosewood
Expertly Restored Roger Sprunger Dunbar Model #7111 Maple Burl Cabinet Sideboard
By Dunbar Furniture, Roger Sprunger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made in the early 1970s by prestigious American furniture maker Dunbar, this piece was designed by Roger Sprunger, who spent the better part of three decades at Dunbar. Many of Dunba...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Lacquer
Tall Walnut and Olive Burl Cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dorchester, MA
Edward Wormley designed this elegant display cabinet, model #6027, for Dunbar. The olive burl doors of the lower case enclose shelving and a se...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Edward Wormley Dunbar Chest of Drawers in Walnut with Rosewood & Brass Pulls
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Troy, MI
A rare chest of drawers designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar circa 1950s
Fully restored with contrasting mahogany case in dark espresso finish and walnut drawer fronts
Perfectly co...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Rare Vintage Edward Wormley for Dunbar Double Sided Room Divider Credenza with S
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Custom designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar this cleverly designed walnut credenza, sideboard, room divider has 3 sliding doors on both sides r...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Bleached Mahogany Credenza
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Bleached Mahogany Credenza
This credenza measures: 72 wide x 20.5 deep x 35 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call res...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Eleven Drawer Dresser, Circa 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Peabody, MA
Eleven drawer dresser, consisting of a row of three shallow drawers, over eight graduated drawers, designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, ca. 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Leather
Floating Cabinets by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, C. 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Westport, CT
Elevate your interior with these exquisite mid-century floating cabinets, masterfully designed by the iconic Edward Wormley for Dunbar in the 1950s and meticulously restored to their...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Rosewood, Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Low Filer Drawer Cabinet #825 in Walnut
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Fraser, MI
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Edward Wormley for Dunbar file drawer chest in Walnut.
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1960s Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Walnut and Mahogany Sideboard, Model 4579, by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in 1945, this exquisite sideboard, model 4579, appeared in the 1997 exhibition "The Other Face of Modernism." With its bold brass hinges and pul...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Two Tone Dresser in Mahogany and Rosewood Circa 1960s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Peabody, MA
Three drawer dresser by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with two-tone contrasting Honduran mahogany drawer fronts, top and sides, and rosewood trimmed case, circa 1960s.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany and Cane Credenza
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany and Cane Credenza
This credenza measures: 81.5 wide x 18 deep x 32 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call res...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Cane, Mahogany
Vintage Mahogany Highboy Chest of Drawers / Dresser by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century highboy dresser/chest of drawers, model #5273A, designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar (ca. 1950s, USA).
Composed of a rich walnut-stained mahogany chest (Dunbar factory f...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Ebonized Mahogany Dresser Chest, Newly Refinished
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern ebonized mahogany five-drawer chest of drawers
By Edward Wormley for Dunbar
USA, 1950s
Measures: 34.13"W x 20"D x 31"H.
Newly refinished...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bi-fold Cabinet #815 in Walnut
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Fraser, MI
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Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bi-fold Cabinet #815 in Walnut.
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1960s Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Edward Wormley, Dunbar, Mid-Century Modern, Rosewood, Chinese Cabinet, 1960s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Manhasset, NY
Edward Wormley, Dunbar, Mid-Century Modern, Rosewood, Chinese Cabinet, 1960s
A tall cabinet designed by Edward Wormley (American, 1907-1995) for Dunbar showcasing antique Chinese pr...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut and Chinese Print Block Floating Credenza
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A wall mounted floating credenza consisting of a walnut case, 4 doors accentuated with Chinese printers block and an accent of continuous rosewood face...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
Edward Wormley, Chest of Drawers, Mahogany, USA, 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in High Point, NC
A mahogany chest of drawers or dresser, designed by Edward Wormley and produced by Dunbar, Indiana, USA, c. 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Mid Century Walnut Sliding Door Credenza by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c1960s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Seize the opportunity to own a slice of design history with this exquisite vintage mid-century modern credenza, masterfully designed by the legendary Edward Wormley for Dunbar, hailing from the creative zenith of the 1960s. This credenza is a testament to Wormley's philosophy that functional furniture should not forsake beauty. Having received a meticulous restoration, the rich walnut wood displays a lustrous finish, with even the backing revitalized to showcase its full glory from every angle.
This svelte case piece stretches 72 inches in width, stands 28 inches high, and reaches 15 inches in depth—a refined and slim profile that distinguishes it from its more robust counterparts. It features a trio of leather off-white doors that slide with satisfying precision to reveal a trio of adjustable shelves, offering versatile storage solutions for the discerning collector or design enthusiast.
Edward Wormley's association with Dunbar Furniture brought about an era of accessible, yet sophisticated designs that were inherently modern yet timeless. Wormley's work is characterized by its sublime craftsmanship and elegance, a homage to the harmony between function and form—a narrative that this credenza exemplifies.
Envision this piece as the centerpiece in a minimalist setting, its clean lines and warm walnut tones contrasting with the cool austerity of modern design. Equally, it would serve as a sophisticated anchor in an eclectic interior, bridging the gap between various eras and styles. From a chic Bauhaus-inspired space to a cozy Scandinavian nook...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bi-Fold Cabinet
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bi-Fold Oak Cabinet. Great scale and size at only 36" wide and 30.25" tall. Perfect for tight spaces or in an entrance area. Oak veneer with chrome swag ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Chrome
Edward Wormley Dunbar Banded Mahogany Stepped Bookcase 1960s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A well made and designed bookcase by Edward Wormley for Dunbar and sold by Pioneer Furniture Company, "Detroit's Finest Furniture Store".
The bookcase features a subtle stepped silh...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany
Mid-Century Mahogany Twelve-Drawer Chest / Dresser by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century dresser/chest of drawers, model #5272A, designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar (ca. 1950s, USA).
Composed of a rich walnut-stained mahogany chest (Dunbar factory finish 'M...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Edward Wormley Cerused Oak Cabinet for Dunbar, 1950s USA
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous oak cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Made in the 1950s and still a beautiful and practical piece today. Newly refinished in a cerused Oak, making the wood maintain its ...
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1950s American Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Leather, Oak
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Credenza
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Denton, TX
Classic Edward Wormley for Dunbar mahogany credenza with solid brass hardware. Nine drawers with center cabinet.
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Display Shelf/ Room Divider Super-Structure Model 5223
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Versatile Room Divider/ Display Shelf, Super-Structure Model number 5223 Designed to be used on top of a cabinet, or on the floor. This simple elegant Pie...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Glass, Mahogany
Edward Wormley Cerused Oak Cabinet for Dunbar, 1950s USA
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Absolutely stunning cerused Oak cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Made in the 1950s USA. The bottom of cabinet is a plinth base wrapped in black leather.
Two wavy sliding plank...
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1950s American Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Leather, Oak
Wardrobe Cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A masterful three-sectioned wardrobe in bleached mahogany. Having a central seven-bank of drawers and flanking closets-one with adjustable glass shelves, the other with shelving and ...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Modular Six-Piece Credenza by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Very rare and unusual piece by Edward Wormley. This modular credenza in walnut can be put together in a host of different configurations. Detailed with l...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Dunbar Edward Wormley Bar Serving Cart Mid-Century Modern
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Mid-Century Modern bar, tea or buffet serving cart by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Marked with metal Dunabr tag in drawer. Finished on the back, this cart can be placed anywhere in the...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cabinet
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Denton, TX
Two Edward Wormley cabinets with corrugated wood sliding doors and center drawer section in a grey brown finish
Each cabinet is 20" deep by 49" wide by 31.25 high.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany
Important Edward Wormley For Dunbar Drop-Leaf Desk in Tawi Walnut & Steel 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Before this desk was built in the early 1950s, top-class American furniture design was typically unrecognizable compared to the mid century design that exploded in the late 1950s. Across the pond in Europe, the mid century revolution had already happened, yielding huge success in the form of designers and architects like Ettore Sottsass and many more. This inspired Dunbar to produce this desk: one of the most conservatively designed Dunbar models ever at the time. Then, it probably looked incredibly sleek and handsome. Now, it stands as a piece of history not only for Dunbar, but for American design as a whole.
In classic Dunbar fashion, the construction of the desk is absolutely in the top of its class. Known for overbuilt pieces, this desk takes it to another level. A frame of black enameled square tubular steel supports a mahogany cabinet with four drawers of the same material, attached with beautiful solid brass hardware. The top is of a rare form of walnut called tawi, which has an interesting grain structure that's visibly more smooth than figured walnut, and is secured to the base with no less than 12 high-quality brass screws. The hinges for the drop side are also uncessesarily intricate, and feature exceptional stability and smoothness. When the drop side is extended, it feels like a perfect natural extension of the main work surface. To top it all off, the drop side has sliding support panel on the underside made of solid rosewood, one of the most expensive and premium woods. Signed in the interior of the second drawer with a metal label. An extraordinary construction for an extraordinary piece of history.
In good condition. Top has been refinished and is ready for another generation of use. Structurally excellent. Drawers slide smoothly with almost no dip when extended. Drop side is sturdy and hinges feel great.
If desired, we can restore this desk even more. We can repaint the frame black, we can refinish the cabinet, polish brass, etc. As it stands, it has a nice original patina that adds to the character of the desk. Let us know what you'd likle to see! We have decades of experience restoring vintage furniture...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass, Steel
Edward Wormley Pedestal Bar Cabinet in Olive Burl Model 6302d
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Southampton, NJ
Faceted Pedestal Cabinet/ Dry Bar model 6302D by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, introduced in 1963, in natural olive burl with hinged door and dark mahogany interior cabinet. Includes t...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Pair of Dunbar Floating Bedside Chests or Commodes
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Scarce pair of walnut bachelors chests / nightstands / commodes / dressers designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa late 1960s. Beautifully constructed pair of chests with impres...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Small Louvered Chest of Drawers
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Small chest of drawers, consisting of louvered walnut fronts and mahogany case. Five drawers total with the top being velvet lined to store various pieces if jewelry. Second drawer c...
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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Rare 1940s Elegant Edward Wormley for Dunbar Partners Desk Leather Top & Drawers
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Simply put, perhaps the most elegant desk designed by Edward J. Wormley. This very rare and early partner's desk, designed for Dunbar, c. 1940, model number 4600. Leather wrapped desk...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley Sideboard Model 671 A for Dunbar Custom Order 1953
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Camden, ME
An Edward Wormley walnut and Japanese fir sideboard , model 671A for Dunbar, circa 1953.
A rare exquisite Japanese inspired walnut cabinet with two drawers with cast bronze pulls and...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar Cabinet with Asian Hardware
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar cabinet with brass Asian hardware. All original dark had rubbed finish on ribbon mahogany, top will be polished and touched up prior t...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Dunbar case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.
Dunbar case pieces and storage cabinets 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 Dunbar case pieces and storage cabinets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original case pieces and storage cabinets by Dunbar 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 case pieces and storage cabinets by Widdicomb Furniture Co., Edward Wormley, and Herman Miller. Prices for Dunbar case pieces and storage cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,499 and can go as high as $30,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,800.
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Questions About Dunbar Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
- Where is Dunbar Furniture made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Dunbar furniture is made in High Point, North Carolina. The original location of the company was Berne, Indiana. Its relocation occurred after Currey & Co. bought Dunbar from founder James Wormley in 1970. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Dunbar furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To identify Dunbar furniture, search your piece for maker's markings. Some pieces feature a D-shaped metal tag, while others bear a metal plaque with the brand name etched on its surface, with or without the company's location: Berne, Indiana. Dunbar also branded its name onto the wood frames of certain furnishings. Upholstered pieces will most likely have the brand name on a label sewn onto a cushion. If you have difficulty locating a maker's mark, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer will assist you. Shop a variety of Dunbar furniture on 1stDibs.