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Seating For Sale
Creator: Edward Wormley
Creator: Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Vintage Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany X-Stretcher Thebes Bench
Located in Doraville, GA
A vintage "Thebes" bench designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in Berne, Indiana. The solid mahogany legs, with an x - stretcher, rests on button feet. The original fabric is most li...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Chairs in French Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
We love these gorgeous chairs by Edward Wormely for Dunbar. A hard to find pair ! They are super comfortable. We have done these in a high-end French fabric. The chairs pair beautifully with the Dunbar mohair sofa...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of 4 Edward Wormley for Dunbar Patterned Mauve Upholstered Dining Side Chair
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 American mid-century dining / side chairs with square backs featuring a brass central handle, geometrically patterned mauve seat and back cushions, resting on four square ta...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bench, 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bench, 1960. Restored and reupholstered in gray mohair.
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Pair Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5480 Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An iconic Edward Wormley design, the ‘A-Frame' chair is a wonderful example of Wormley’s expertise in mixing materials into sophisticated, architectural forms. Employing dark stain...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 495 Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
This sofa has beautiful lines and a gently curved back. A true classic. The fabric is original and in very good condition. It is a rich and high-quality texture that looks like embro...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Y" Modernist Lounge Chairs
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Pair Dunbar Lounge Chairs designed by Edward Wormley,,Retains early 'D' metal badge label,, minor damage to caning ( see photo),, E...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Cane, Wood

Vintage 1940s Edward Wormley for Drexel "Precedent" Lounge Chairs - A Set of 2
Located in Monrovia, CA
Vintage 1940s Edward Wormley for Drexel "Precedent" Lounge Chairs - 2 Pieces Vintage Original Finish On The Wood Frames As Well As Original Vintage Upholstery On The Cushions. All Original Nylon Cording That Zig-Zags Between The Framing. These Vintage Lounge Chairs Does Have Normal Wear To The Wood Frames Throughout The Years Of Use. There Are Some Scuffs Here and There, Some Chipping To The Finish Here And There, and As For The Cushions It Too Is The Original Vintage Upholstery and Still Has A Lot Of Comfort To Them. There Are No Rips, Tears or Holes In The Original Upholstery. The Upholstery Is A Vintage Goldenrod Color Over All. The Webbing Is In Excellent Condition. These Chairs Are Very Comfortable, And Stable. Dimensions Are: Thirty-One and a Half Inches Deep by Twenty-Four Inches Wide by Twenty-Eight and a Half...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 6 Edward Wormley for Dunbar Patterned Pastel Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 American mid-century dining chairs (2 arms and 4 sides) with square backs featuring a brass central handle, patterned gray and pastel colored seat and back cushions, resting...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set of 4 Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Caned Back Wooden Dining Armchair
Located in New York, NY
SET of 4 American Mid-Century dining armchairs with dark stained wooden frames, solid wooden seats, and caned backs. (EDWARD WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR FURNITURE COMPANY)(PRICED AS SET)
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

One Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa by Edward Wromley
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mid-Century Modern Tuxedo sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Down cushions with a textured beige fabric and casters. As shown in the last image, we also have a matching pair...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Brown Tufted Floating Three-Seat Sofa
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century 3-seat sofa with brown button tufted fabric upholstery, and two removable seat cushions resting on a floating wooden base. (EDWARD WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR FURNITURE C...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Green and Beige Striped Upholstered Three-Seat Sofa
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century 3-seat sofa with beige, light green, and brown striped upholstery with three back and three seat cushions. (EDWARD WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR FURNITURE COMPANY).  
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

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

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pink Purple Plaid Upholstered Slipper / Side Chair
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century slipper / side chair with purple, pink, and blue plaid fabric upholstery with button tufting and a matching rectangular throw pillow, resting on four square ebon...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Ebony

Ebonized Mid-Century Modern Executive / Campaign Desk by Edward Wormley
Located in Deland, FL
Commanding and practical this impressive campaign-style desk by Dunbar has recently undergone a complete restoration. Designed by the inimitable Edward Wormely at the zenith of Dunba...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Caned Back Linen Seat Wooden Dining Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century dining armchairs with wooden frames, woven striped beige, gray, and orange linen upholstered seats, and caned backs. (EDWARD WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR FURNITURE...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Linen, Upholstery

Edward Wormley for Dunbar 'Big Texan' Brown Leaf Pattern Upholstered Lounge
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century 'Big Texan' form oversized lounge / armchair with brown leaf patterned fabric upholstery with removable back and seat cushions. (EDWARD WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR FURNIT...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Edward Wormley 'Big Texan' Oversized Beige and Green Patterned Upholstered Sofa
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century 'Big Texan' oversized sofa with brown, beige, and green striped textured fabric upholstery and removable seat and back cushions. (ED...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Fabric

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

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pulled Feather Patterned Upholstery Wooden
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century dining armchairs with dark stained wooden frames, purple, gold and brown pulled feather patterned upholstered seats, and caned...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Dunbar Single Arm Sofa Designed by Edward Wormley
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a wonderful example of a period sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. Circa 1960s, it is a single left arm sofa and sits on two wood runne...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar 'in Clover' Tufted Black Leather Office Chair
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century "In Clover" office / executive chair with a black leather button tufted seat with a high back and scroll arms resting on a rolling / swiveling walnut base with b...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of 8
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar mid century Mahogany dining chairs - set of 8 Each armless chair measures: 20 wide x 20 deep x 33 high, with a seat height of 17 inches Each captains ch...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Edward Wormley Stool, Ottoman, Dunbar, Mahogany, Grey Fabric
Located in Miami, FL
Edward Wormley stool for Dunbar. Mahogany wood and grey fabric.
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Pair of Edward Wormley Dunbar Love Seats Sofas Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Excellent pair of Edward Wormley designed for Dunbar love seat sofas. They retain their original Jack Lenor Larsen velvet fabric in close to excellent...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Wooden Caned Back and Upholstered Seat Side Chair
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century side chair with a dark stained wooden frame, beige textured fabric upholstered seat, and caned back, resting on four tapered square legs...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Set of 4 Edward Wormley for Dunbar Caned Back Light Wooden Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
SET of 4 American Mid-Century side chairs with light wooden frames, solid wooden seats, and caned backs. (EDWARD WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR FURNITURE COMPANY...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar High Back Taupe Lounge Armchair and Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century high back lounge armchair and matching ottoman set, with textured brown / taupe fabric upholstery with button tufting on the back cushion, matching antimacassars...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Brass, Metal

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar 'In Clover' Tufted Red Leather Rolling Office Chair
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century 'In Clover' office / executive chair with a red leather button tufted seat with a high back and scroll arms resting on a rolling / swiveling walnut base with bra...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Brass

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar 'in Clover' Tufted Gray Leather Office Chair
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century "In Clover" office / executive chair with a gray leather button tufted seat with a high back and scroll arms resting on a rolling / swiveling walnut base with br...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Brass

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Rose Pink Fabric Upholstered Three Seat Sofa
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century three-seat sofa, upholstered in a light pink rose patterned fabric with two removable seat cushions and four removable back cushions. (EDWARD J WORMLEY FOR DUNBA...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Crushed Gold Velour and Walnut Lounge Armchair
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century lounge armchair with square arms and a slightly tapered short back, with crushed gold velour upholstery with button tufted detail on the back cushion, resting on...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Dunbar Open Frame Lounge or Armchair, circa 1960
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Dunbar open frame lounge or armchair, circa 1960. Newly restored with new upholstery and ebonized mahogany frame. Bears makers label on underside. Measures: H 29.5 in. x W 25.5 in...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Chair
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Tall back lounge chair designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar furniture. Beautiful crisp lines frame the chair with grace and style. Edward Wormley’s designs are still often mimicked ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Wood

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Blue Diamond Patterned Lounge Armchair and Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century rolling boudoir / lounge armchair and matching ottoman, upholstered in a light blue and white diamond patterned fabric with button tufted back detail, both resti...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Brass

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Beige Upholstered Fluted Leg Lounge Armchair
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century lounge armchair with plush upholstery in a textured taupe and beige with a small skirt concealing four fluted legs. (EDWARD J WORMLEY ...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Fabric

A wonderful 1950s sofa by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet
Located in London, GB
A wonderful 1950s sofa by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet with primitive style hand turned beech wood frames and orignal handwoven abaca rope seats and backs,...
Category

1950s French Vintage Seating

Materials

Rope, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Blue Striped Upholstered Walnut Frame 'Janus'
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century 'Janus' lounge / armchair with a walnut frame and blue, beige, and brown geometric stripe patterned fabric upholstery with a button tufted back, resting on four ...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Fabric, Upholstery

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut, Cane, and Tan Leather 'Janus' Lounge Armchair
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century 'Janus' lounge / armchair with a wooden frame with dark walnut veneer, a rounded caned back, and a tan leather button tufted seat cushion and round back cushion,...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Co. White Upholstered Settee
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century two-seat settee with button tufted back cushions and two removable seat cushions in white upholstery with matching piping, resting on four tapered walnut legs. (EDWARD WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR FURNITURE...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Dunbar Model No. 294W Desk Chair / Dining Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Deland, FL
The Model No. 294W chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar is the intersection of sophistication and quality. The frame is crafted from mahogany and the seat is found in period upholstery.
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Red Upholstered Swivel Lounge Chair and Footstool
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century tapered high back lounge armchair and matching wedge-form footstool, upholstered in a bright red textured fabric with button tufting on the headrest and back cus...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Brass

Tufted Sofa in Blue Mohair Attributed to Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
A Mid Century sofa attributed to Edward Wormley for Dunbar in the 1950s. This piece was reupholstered by previous owners in a beautiful blue mohair and features tufting details on th...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet, Chair, France, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Adrien Audoux & Frida minet, chair, France, circa 1950.
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Leather Swivel Lounge Chairs Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
Add some playful elegance to your space with these swiveling Dunbar chairs designed by Edward Wormley, circa 1960's. His signature style, defined by clean lines and architectural sim...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut, Cane, and Tan Leather 'Janus' Lounge Armchair
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century 'Janus' lounge / armchair with a wooden frame with dark walnut veneer, a rounded caned back, and a tan leather button tufted seat cushion and round back cushion,...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Walnut, Wood

Edward Wormley Pair of Dining Chairs in Red Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar by Mobilier Universel, armchairs model '5762', lacquered black wood, red leather, Belgium, design 1957 This pair of grand armchairs by Edward Wormley desig...
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Ten Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare set of ten armchairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully restored with refinished walnut bases and upholstered in Designtex / Lambert fabric.
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bermuda Bench as Found Condition
Located in Ferndale, MI
Edward Wormley design for Dunbar furniture of Berne Indiana. Elegant design rectangular bench on tall taper legs with high sides. I am offering the bench in solid and stable as found...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Dunbar Leather and Brass Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley, 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Dunbar Leather and Brass Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley, 1960. Original leather.
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Pair Dunbar Lounge Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley, 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Dunbar Lounge Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley, 1960. Walnut legs restored and newly reupholstered in blue boucle.
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Janus Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Chicago, IL
The Edward Wormley 5701 chair for Dunbar's Janus Collection is a true masterpiece of mid-century modern design. This stunning chair is upholstered in a Holly Hunt's Great Plains heav...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormely for Dunbar Janus Chair in Mohair
Located in Dallas, TX
A dining height Janus armchair designed by Mid-Century Modern master Edward Wormley. The chair features a sculpted dark mahogany frame and mohair upholstery with button-tufted backs....
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Mohair, Mahogany

Four Dunbar Janus Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully restored set of four matching Janus lounge chairs with walnut frames and green velvet upholstery. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Edward Wormley Dunbar MCM Lounge Chair and Ottoman with Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Lounge chair and ottoman with Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric The chair measures: 32 wide x 48 deep x 42.5 high, with a seat height of 17 inches Th...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Rolling Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
A round ottoman on casters with removable center cushion designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Beautifully restored and upholstered in silk velvet.
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

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

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Unique Chairs, Sofas and Other Seating for Sale on 1stDibs

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

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