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Seating For Sale
Creator: Edward Wormley
Creator: George Smith
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

A Pair Of Wormley Dunbar Chairs From The Janus Collection Ca' 1960's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of classic armchairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. From the Janus collection model #484. Walnut legs, exposed on the back.
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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

Handsome Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa Model 4906 Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome even arm sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with brass legs. Model 4906. This piece retains its original fun fur teddy bear fabric in usable condition. The foam in cushions ...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley Bracket Back Sofa, Dunbar
Located in Raleigh, NC
Classic bracket back sofa by Edward Wormley produced by Dunbar. Newly upholstered in mohair velvet with new foam.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

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

Set of 8 Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 8 Dining Chairs in dark Mahogany designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Two armchairs and six side chairs make up this stunning set. Two chairs are signed with the Dunbar Bras...
Category

1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

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

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Bracket Back Sofa
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Bracket Back Sofa This sofa measures: 84.5 wide x 31 deep x 28 inches high, with a seat height of 15.25 and arm height of 23 inches All pieces...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

No. 4735 Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in New York, NY
No. 4735 Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Bleached mahogany, fabric. A great model that rarely comes up on the se...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair of Slipper Chairs 1950's
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Slipper Chairs (Pair), Model 5000A, 1950s Details: Solid mahogany bases, tapered backs, button-tufted, reupholstered in Great Plains boucle. Includes knife-...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Mahogany

Pair of Edward Wormley Slipper Chairs for Dunbar
Located in Culver City, CA
Available right now we have an absolutely stunning pair of slipper chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. These chairs have been freshly reupholstered in a wonderful nubby white boucle...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bouclé

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Swivel Lounge Chair 1965
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Swivel Lounge Chair (1965) Reupholstered in Pierre Frey "Bridget," a high-performance linen, wool, viscose, and polyamide blend. Solid lacquered mahogany ba...
Category

1960s American Vintage Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Mahogany

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

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

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...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Chairs and Ottoman Ottoman Measurements: 29.25 length 25.25 depth 17.25 height
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Eight Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of 8 expertly refinished and reupholstered Dining Chairs in dark Mahogany with Knoll Cato Fabric. Two armchairs and six side chairs make up this stunning set. Two chairs are si...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Stylish and elegant slipper chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar ca' 1950's. Upholstered in Fret custom Italian silk velvet, luxurious to the touch, (samples available). Chocolate bra...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Mahogany

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

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

Edward Wormley Dunbar Channel Back Settee ca' 1940's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare and unusual settee By Edward Wormley for Dunbar ca' 1940's. Distinguishing feature is the channel back, mahogany legs, heavy construction-with hand tied springs, built to last.
Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany, Rosewood

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 for Dunbar Janus Collection Angle Sofa in Blue Mohair
Located in Dallas, TX
Such a classic sofa and so beautiful. We gave this beauty an update with gorgeous blue mohair and added piping to better define the edges, making it a pristine addition to any sophis...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, 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

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Brass Leg Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A wonderful pair of chairs with accompanying ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Features a generous and comfortable seat, button back, and solid brass tapered legs. Rare to find s...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Rare Dunbar Sofa Model 5316 by Edward Wormley. Original Orange Upholstery
Located in Kansas City, MO
Very rare and desirable sofa Model 5316 designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s. This completely original example is in very good condition. No tears, holes or stains to the o...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Walnut Sofa
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Walnut Sofa This sofa measures: 97 wide x 33 deep x 28 inches high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height of 28 inches All pieces of furnitu...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Remarkable Set of 14 Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley, circa 1948
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent unique set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored, newly upholstered...
Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Walnut

GEORGE SMITH CHELSEA TWO SEAT SOFA IN ORIGINAL UPHOLSTERY PART SUiTE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely George Smith Signature Scroll arm sofa which is one of a pair in floral upholstery with feather ...
Category

20th Century English Country Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Remarkable Set of 8 Iconic Cane Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c 1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
The rarest of the rare: an exceptional, meticulously restored set of eight (8) Iconic modern cane dining chairs by the esteemed Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture, circa 1950. Singl...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar mid century lounge chair and ottoman The lounge chair measures: 27 wide x 30 deep x 39 high, with a seat height of 17 inches and arm height of 23 inches ...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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

PAiR OF GEORGE SMITH CHELSEA SIGNATURE SCROLL ARM SOFAS HOWARD & SON'S MODEL
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of George Smith Signature Scroll arm sofas with overstuffed feather filled cushions which a...
Category

20th Century English Victorian Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Dunbar Tete-a-Tete Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
Tete-a-Tete sofa / daybed with walnut base and brass feet. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Reupholstered in Holly Hunt / Herringbone Tweed / Navy & Taupe fabric.
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Rolling Ottomans by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of large rolling ottomans with oak bases and mohair upholstery. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category

1970s Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak

Ed Wormley for Dunbar Sofa
Located in Southampton, NJ
Sofa designed by Ed Wormley for Dunbar model 4906 reupholstered in Maharam Kvadrat grey wool textured hopsack. Backrests are down & seat is high quality foam with hand tied frame spr...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of six Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie dining chairs By Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture USA, 1950s Sculpted solid walnut frames, with orang...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

OWNED BY MADONNA LUXURY GEORGE SMiTH BOLSTER MOHAIR VELVET CHESTERFIELD SOFA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite, Mohair Velvet George Smith Chelsea Bolster sofa whic...
Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Seating

Materials

Velvet

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

New George Smith Howard Signature Scroll Arm Sofa Mulberry Flying Ducks Velvet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this brand new, George Smith Signature Scroll Arm large sofa with feather filled back and base cushions upholstered with the exceptionally luxury Mulberry Flying Ducks...
Category

20th Century English Country Seating

Materials

Velvet, Beech, Oak

Unusual Edward Wormley For Dunbar Bentwood Arm Lounge Chair Ca '1950's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare and hard to find Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture lounge chair. Distinct bentwood arms and a floating seat with decorative steel bars on the back. Reupholstered, new spring...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Howard George Smith Signature Scroll Arm Style Brown Leather Armchairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime large pair of fully restored Howard George Smith style Signature Scroll Arm cigar brown leather armchairs with oversized feather fille...
Category

20th Century English Victorian Seating

Materials

Leather

Vintage George Smith Kilim Upholstered Three Seat Couch or Sofa Feather Cushions
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original George Smith three seat sofa with the period Kilim upholstery and feather filled cushions A stunning sofa which is one of G...
Category

2010s English Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

FINE GEORGE SMITH HOWARD SiGNATURE SCROLL ARM SOFA MULBERRY FLYING DUCKS VELVET
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this brand new, George Smith Signature Scroll Arm large sofa with feather filled back and base cushions upho...
Category

20th Century English Country Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Beech, Oak

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

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair of Arm Chairs or Lounge Chairs, 1950s
Located in Hamburg, PA
A classic pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar armchairs. Edward Wormley always saw furniture as expressions of personality and as a paired-down concept for detail of architecture and g...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Ebonized Dining Set in Olive Velvet by Edward Wormley, Dunbar, 1950's
Located in Culver City, CA
This set is absolutely divine! Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in the 1950's this set was manufactured to be of the absolute highest quality, and to last forever... which it ki...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Pair of Vintage Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Janus" Armchairs
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the Janus armchairs designed by Mid-Century Modern master Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Company. These armchairs features a sculpted dark mahogany frame and metalli...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Edward Wormley Mahogany and Grey Wool Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar barrel back arm chairs in mahogany and blue/gray wool upholstery. Great understated design that reveals unique qualities, would...
Category

1950s American Vintage Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Four Edward Wormley for Dunbar Horned Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic and rare set of four horned antler chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Known as 5580 model dining chairs crafted from mahogany with a caned seat. Arguably these are ...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Green and Beige Striped Upholstered Three-Seat Sofa
Located in Queens, 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 Wormley Long John Bench by Dunbar, 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley Long John Bench by Dunbar, 1960. Bench has been completely restored. Measures 59.75" long, 18.75" deep 12" tall
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

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 Horseshoe Dining Chairs (Model 935)
Located in Dallas, TX
This is such a beautiful dining chair with exquisite craftsmanship and detail. The iconic Dunbar Horseshoe chair by Edward Wormley will grace an...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany, Rosewood

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

Stunning Restored George Smith Norris Three Seat Sofa in Mulberry Flying Ducks
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this fully refurbished, George Smith Norris three seat sofa upholstered in Mulberry Flying Ducks linen which ...
Category

20th Century English Country Seating

Materials

Linen, Beech

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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