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Seating For Sale
Creator: Edward Wormley
Creator: Edward William Godwin
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Swivel Chairs in Blue, Pair
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring a distinctive look with this pair of Dunbar Furniture Revolving Television Chairs model no. 4626 designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1940's. The look is clean and soph...
Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover one of Edward Wormley's most famous and elegant chairs. A timeless masterpiece, The Captain Chair. We have fully restored this iconic piece to its original splendor, highlighting the beautiful polished brass, cane back, and curved wood frame. The seat has been meticulously reupholstered in Holland & Sherry performance fabric, ensuring both durability and sophistication. Elevate your space with a piece that embodies the essence of mid-century modern luxury. Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Lounge Chair
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Lounge Chair This lounge chair measures: 29.25 wide x 34.5 deep x 28.25 high, with a seat height of 16.5 and arm height/chair clearance 23 inch...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Dunbar Club Chairs with Original Jack Lenor Larsen Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage large-scale pair of Dunbar club chairs with the original Jack Lenor Larsen fabric, 1970s. Tuxedo style design with loose cushions and bronze platform base. Both chairs are in...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Cane Back Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully restored pair of sculptural cane back chairs with mohair upholstery by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Edward Wormley 'New York' Sofa in Orange Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture / DUX of Sweden, sofa model 5316, fabric, beech, metal, United States, design 1952 This three-seat sofa was designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

No. 4735 Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Set of Four
Located in Roanoke, VA
Rare set of four No. 4735 Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Chairs were acquired from estate with full Edward Wormley for Dunbar dining set. Rarely seen!
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Textile

Edward Wormley 'Long John' Bench for Dunbar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 1946 design by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, the bench, lovingly termed the “Long John" has a low profile with walnut segmented, tongue-and-groove construction atop four hairpin legs ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Ash, Walnut

Dunbar Furniture Mid-Century Upholstered Three-Seat Sofa
Located in Ferndale, MI
Mid-Century three seat sofa in a sandy beige and white woven upholstery. Three down-filled back cushions and three foam seat cushions make this a comfortable and good looking sofa. A...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
A small sofa / settee designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Iconic form with tapered brass legs. Fully restored and upholstered in Designtex / Lambert / Smoke.
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Bouclé

Dunbar Sofa by Edward Wormley on Brass Legs
Located in Chicago, IL
Fully restored in beautiful fog grey mohair over polished brass legs. Sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950s.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley A-Frame Armchair for Dunbar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dark walnut "A-Frame" armchair with tapered legs and brass capped feet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA, c.1960s. The seat cushion has been reupholstered with a sage green mohair - ...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Pair of Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of slipper chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Chairs are reupholstered in a Maharam Mohair.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Angled Sofa Model 6329a by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Heavy Boucle
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
An angular sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, model 6329a. Recently upholstered in heavy white boucle with a contrasting bright white cotton piping. Great angles and subtle ...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Cotton

Oasis Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Very Rare. Priced for Reupholstery.
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 ...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Barrel Chair, 1940s
Located in Coronado, CA
This large, chunky barrel chair was designed by Edward Wormley and manufactured by Dunbar in the late 1940s. The plump rounded body sits on a round walnut plinth base which also feat...
Category

1940s American Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Expertly Restored - Edward J. Wormley "Janus" Boucle Slipper Chairs for Dunbar
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...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Swivel Lounge Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Edward Wormley design swivel lounge chairs for Dunbar, model #5609 Refinished and reupholstered in a cotton velvet fabric.
Category

1960s American Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery

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 Black Leather Janus Lounge Chair, Model 5701, Dunbar, 1957
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Edward Wormley black leather Janus lounge ch air, Model 5701, Dunbar, 1957 ash, leather; 33.75 H × 30.5 W × 34 D in; Stitched manufacturer's mark to decking ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Ash

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dining Chairs with Brass Handles
Located in St. Louis, MO
Listed are a pair of elegant Edward Wormley for Dunbar dining chairs with arms and brass handles. These are in need of restoration, perfect if your looking to add to your set. Also c...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley Yellow Lounge Chair for Dunbar, Reupholstery Needed
Located in Berlin, DE
Edward Wormley Lounge Chair for Dunbar that also can be used as is but we recomend a new dress for this very comfy chair. Please ask for quotes. *This piece is curated by Original B...
Category

1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa, Blush Velvet and mahogany
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A rare variation of the bracket back sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture company of Berne Indiana circa 1950s. This A-frame bracket is similar to the designs of Jens Risom, t...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Edward Wormley, Slipper Chairs, Beech, Mohair, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beech and green mohair slipper lounge chairs designed by Edward Wormley and produced by Drexel, USA, 1950s. Seat height: 20.5” .
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Daybed in Mahogany, Brass, and Blue-Grey Fabric
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...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Set of Eight Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dining Armchairs
Located in St. Louis, MO
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model number 842, set of eight armchairs in mahogany with red velvet seats. All original, minor touch up prior to shipping. These chairs were used around a ...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Lounge Chair with Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar mid century lounge chair with Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric This chair measures: 24 wide x 30.5 deep x 30.75 high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height/cha...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Wing Chair by Edward Wormley with Ottoman
Located in San Francisco, CA
A "Janus" wing chair by Edward Wormley A wing chair by Edward Wormley restored in a luxurious Rogers & Goffigan Belgian linen fabric. The mahogany base has been bleached to a pale fi...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Slipper Chairs
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of Classic Edward Wormley for Dunbar slipper chairs. Frames redone in high gloss black lacquer finish. New upholstery. ...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Mid Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany Bench C. 1950
Located in Bernville, PA
Original vintage Edward Wormley for Dunbar solid mahogany six-leg bench with brass accents. Newer cloth fabric and clean original finish. Reupholstering is recommended but not ...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Pair of Wormley for Dunbar Dining Chairs with Brass Handles
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful pair of dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar ( model 4710A ). These chairs have been newly restored, refinished and reupholstered, and are in excellent ready...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Swiveling Stool / Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Edward Wormley for Dunbar swiveling stool / chair in beautiful original condition. The leather and cane have a wonderful patina and the original finish has been lightly refurbished.
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk Chair (1960's)
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk Chair (1960's) Base: Solid walnut with Shepard double-wheel casters Features: Tilt, swivel, and lock mechanism Design Details: Button-tufted leather...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Early Set of 5 Edward Wormley Riemerschmid Chairs, Dunbar Furniture, 1947
Located in Culver City, CA
Set your sights on these absolutely stunning, gloriously reupholstered, and ridiculously stylish chairs designed by none other than Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture, of Berne, Ind...
Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Three Seat Sofa Designed by Michael Taylor for Baker
Located in Dallas, TX
Early and scarcely seen three-seat sofa with fixed back cushions and flared tapering arms designed by Michael Taylor for Baker. A very comfortable sofa with incredibly clean lines. R...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Dunbar Model 7350 Sofas by Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Dunbar Model 7350 sofas by Edward Wormley. Vintage 1970’s sofas with more recent grey & pink silk upholstery.
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Silk

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa in Light Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, sofa, model 5150, fabric, metal, United States, 1950s.  The sofa exudes a simple and elegant style, reminiscent of the classic design elements typically a...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair of Rare Model #4907 Sofas by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Circa 1950's
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 ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection Lounge Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Janus Collection lounge chairs By Edward Wormley for Dunbar USA, 20th Century Ebonized sculpted walnut arms and legs with an exposed frame, and red up...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Edward Wormley Dunbar Mid Century Modern Walnut High Back Lounge Chair & Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut Frame High Back Lounge Chair and Ottoman. Item features an angled stretcher base, solid wood frame, beautiful wood grain, original label, clean moder...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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

Restored Edward Wormley Tuxedo Sofa for Dunbar in yellow beige fabric, USA 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Edward wormley tuxedo sofa for Dunbar, USA 1960s. Three-seat sofa with respectively three seat and back cushions. All freshly reupholstered ...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery

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

Slipper Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in New York, NY
Slipper chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. USA, circa 1950. Signed with brass tag. Features tufted back with piping. Original f...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of 6 Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cane Back Freshly Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
Set of 6 freshly upholstered dining chairs model 5296 and 5297 designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Company. Stunning curved back design with sculpted back legs that are s...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection Chair and Footstool, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
Historic set of lounge chair and ottoman designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950-1959. Completely restored, reupholstered in embossed velvet by Holly Hunt. Walnut refinishe...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa in Mohair
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully updated and restored. The iconic bracket back sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. This has been reupholstered in a stunning high-quality mohair from "The Sign". This sofa ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Mohair, Mahogany

An Anglo-Japanese Lounge Chair with EW Godwin Design Embossed Leather Sunflowers
Located in London, GB
EW Godwin Design. Attr. An Anglo-Japanese armchair with slightly curved pagoda shaped arms and fine lattice detailing to the lower sides with uniting stretch...
Category

Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Antique Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Edward Wormley Sofa Model 4906, Dunbar, USA, 1950s
Located in LEWES, GB
An original Edward Wormley Model 4906 sofa, made by Dunbar in the USA, 1950s. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5522 Cane Swivel Chair
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 ...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dux Mid Century New York Sofa
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dux Mid Century New York Sofa This sofa measures: 91 wide x 32 deep x 29 inches high, with a seat height of 16 and arm heigh...
Category

1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Well Designed Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Very stylish Edward Wormley Dunbar sofa with fabulous solid walnut details . This sofa has bold interesting legs that are rounded at the feet. Reu...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set of 4 Edward Wormley Janus Lounge Chairs
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...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair Janus Lounge Chairs, 1957
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair Janus Series Lounge Chairs, 1957. Original upholstery. Front legs have a beautiful carved pattern. Measure 30.5" wide 25" deep 26" tall, seat height 14...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Edward Wormley Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An oversized, comfortable lounge chair and ottoman. Manufactured by Dunbar.
Category

1950s American Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Edward Wormley La Gondola Sofa for Dunbar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c.1950s, USA, La Gondola sofa. The extra long sofa features a mahogany frame that supports the backrest and seat offering a floating effect to the seat bac...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

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

Eight High Back Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of eight high back Model 6328 dining chairs with twisted mahogany front legs. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Refinished and reupholstered in a linen fabric.
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Mahogany

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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