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Seating For Sale
Creator: Edward Wormley
Creator: George Smith
Mid Century Swivel Lounge Chair designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in New York, NY
Iconic swivel lounge chair designed by Edward Wormley for the Dunbar Furniture Company, model 5609 c. 1950/60's. The chair features a dark wood four leg base, with an upholstered se...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of Six Mid Century Dining Chairs Drexel Precedent by Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Chic set of six dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley as part of the classic Precedent Line, for Drexel. The set includes two arm chairs, and four side chairs, they are in very go...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa in Holly Hunt Mohair
Located in Dallas, TX
A classic clean lined sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. We have updated with Great Plains Mohair by Holly Hunt.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of "Y" Armchairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
A set of "Y" armchairs, designed by the Iconic Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950-1959. Completely restored, fitted with new caning, walnut frame work fully restored, stained in d...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Remarkable Set of 12 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 twelve (12) Iconic modern cane dining chairs by the esteemed Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture, circa 1950. Sin...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

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

1950s 98" Edward Wormley for Dunbar 5526 armless sofa Mohair and Wool
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A 1950s iconic armless sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture model 5526. Reupholstered in a green mohair base with neutral diagonal striped wool loose cushions. A ver...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Mohair

Pair of Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Chino Hills, CA
For sale is an exquisite Pair of Slipper Chairs by the renowned designer Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950s. These iconic chairs have been meticulously refinished and are in over...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Suede, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Wing Back Chair and Ottoman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautifully redone and reupholstered wing back chair designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in the late 1950’s. I have included a couple of before photos of the construction. The le...
Category

1950s American Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

ORIGINAL ViNTAGE GEORGE SMITH KILIM UPHOLSTERED FOOTSTOOL FOR 2 PEOPLE TO SHARE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original George Smith Kilim upholstered two person footstool Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote, please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price. A good looking well made and decorative footstool, George Smith Kilim upholstered furniture...
Category

20th Century English Kilim Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar no. 4756 wing shaped sofa in Mohair and Brass
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A rare offering from Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. This wing shaped sofa, model 4756, was reupholstered in a moss colored mohair and sits on 10" solid brass stiletto legs. Ele...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Eight Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Expertly Restored.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of 8 dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. This stunning set has been expertly reupholstered and refinished. Dark African mahogany frames, mohair upholstery with...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Mohair, Mahogany

Set of Four Cane and Mahogany Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in 1946, these four dining chairs, model 4632, feature elegantly tapered frames in a light mahogany with solid seats and curved backrests inset ...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Extraordinary George Smith Black Leather Sectional Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Hand-made in England by iconic furniture maker George Smith, a three piece Sectional in pure black glazed Leather. The frame with gently sloped arms and stylish oversized flat-panel...
Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Stool or Ottoman with Parson Legs & Tufted Seat
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar Stool or ottoman. This elegant stool has dark mahogany parson legs with an inside radius and original off white tufted upholstery. Origin...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Edward Wormley Open Frame Sofa, Dunbar, USA, 1950s
Located in LEWES, GB
A very rare two-seat Edward Wormley open frame sofa, made by Dunbar, in the USA, 1950s. Newly reupholstered in high quality fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa in Dijon Colored 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. Color is listed as "Dijon"...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Mohair, Mahogany

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 for Dunbar Mid Century Cock Fighting Tufted Lounge Chair
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Cock Fighting Tufted Lounge Chair This lounge chair measures: 28 wide x 26 deep x 32.5 high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 18.5 inches ...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

MEDIUM SiZE GEORGE SMITH HOWARD & SON'S BROWN LEATHER SIGNATURE SCROLL ARM SOFA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale one of two fully restored, deep seated, George Smith Signature Scroll Arm sofas with feather filled base cus...
Category

20th Century English Victorian Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech, Oak

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 for Dunbar Brown Tufted Floating Three-Seat Sofa
Located in Queens, 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

Mahogany Armchair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dorchester, MA
Edward Wormley designed this handsome mahogany armchair for Dunbar, juxtaposing modern linearity with curvaceous classic form. It has been expertly reupholstered in Knoll's Rivington...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Edward Wormley Slipper Chairs for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
Edward Wormley slipper chairs for Dunbar with dark mahogany bases and original black velvet upholstery. The upholstery has faded to an interesting shade of aubergine. Includes downfi...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Ten Edward Wormley for Dunbar Horseshoe Model 935 Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A stunning and increasingly rare set of ten armchairs by the esteemed Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture, circa 1950's. Wormley served as the design director of DUNBAR for over 30 y...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood, Walnut

Brass Bench by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid Brass bench for Dunbar by Edward Wormley in new white boucle. Dunbar label affixed to bottom of the bench. This is an excellent piece for an entry way or large bedroom. We hav...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

New Fabric George Smith Norris Armchair in Mulberry Flying Ducks Upholstery
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this fully refurbished, George Smith Norris armchair upholstered in Mulberry Flying Ducks linen which is part ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Seating

Materials

Linen, Beech

1940's Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany Regency Style X Form Bench or Stool
Located in St. Louis, MO
Early design for Dunbar, mahogany bench or vanity stool model 1050. Curved or X form base with classical styling, with older upholstered seat. Mahogany frame will be restored prior t...
Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany and Steel Armchair, 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern club or lounge chair By Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture USA, circa 1950s Solid African mahogany frames, with brushed steel stre...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Beige Bouclé Sophia Slipper Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar - a Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of neutral lacquered mahogany model 5000 or Sophia slipper chairs with tufted seat and back. Newly refinished and reupholstered in a light écru off-white, ivory, sand or bone bo...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Mahogany, Fabric

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bleached Mahogany & Cane Swivel Vanity Stool c. 1950
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Beautiful and elegant as ever mid century vanity stool designed by Edward Wormely and produced by Dunbar in the 1950s. The caning is ori...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Mahogany, Mohair, Upholstery

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection Lounge Chair
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus collection lounge chair.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Edward Wormley Dunbar Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley Dunbar sofa can be paired as a sectional with matching chaise longue 5525 we have offered in another listing.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

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

GEORGE SMITH RESTORED HOWARD & SON'S BROWN LEATHER SiGNATURE SCROLL ARM SOFA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale one of two fully restored, deep seated, George Smith Signature Scroll Arm large sofas with feather filled ba...
Category

20th Century English Victorian Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech, Oak

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

Rare Pair of Antler Armchairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare pair of model 5580 Antler armchairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Matching set of four side chairs available separately.
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Mahogany

GEORGE SMITH CHELSEA BUTTERFLY BLACK VELVET CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAiR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning George Smith Chelsea black velvet upholstered Butterfly model armchair RRP £7,000 Please note...
Category

20th Century English Country Seating

Materials

Velvet

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5305 Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
A large model 5305 angled sofa on bleached mahogany frame with leather capped legs. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully restored and reupholstered in Holly Hunt / Esposito /...
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Tear Drop Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of tear drop slipper chairs on brass legs. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Reupholstered in Holly Hunt / Nova / Celestial. Two pairs available.
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Line Lounge Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Edward Wormley Janus series lounge chairs for Dunbar, Circa 1957. Sophisticated smaller slipper or lounge chairs with carved snakeskin pattern front legs. A rare design that is eye c...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Stunning Set of 14 Klismos Cane Side Chairs by Edward Wormley, circa 1948
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent set of dining chairs is unique on the World market. The set is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously profession...
Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Exceptional Pair of Ash Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c 1967
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored, expertly upholstered and comp...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Edward Wormley Curved Back Side Chair for Dunbar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A mahogany ebonized side chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA, c.1960s. The backrest has been newly caned with a newly upholstered seat cushion. Retains Dunbar brass label. Edwar...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany

"Thebes" X Base Stool / Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Original Fabric
Located in Kansas City, MO
Thebes stool / bench / footrest / footstool designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s. This example retains the original yellow and orange geometric design fabric. The finish on t...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

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

Mid Century Tan Leather Long 3 seat sofa solid brass legs by Edward Wormley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful light tan beige leather 84" 3 seater sofa. Very high quality leather upholstery with 2 seat cushions and tufted buttons on seat back and cushions. Beautiful design by Edwar...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Midcentury 101in Model 488 Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Pasadena, TX
Dunbar Edward Wormley Wormley has pioneered in a broad field of design, he was one of those unique designers who was sensitive to the interplay involved in selling modernism and st...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Down

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair of Armless “Morris” Settees
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Rare pair of settees designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. Settees feature an armless profile complete with two mahogany "sled" like legs. These occasionally come up in so...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bentwood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Club Chairs
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Stunning pair of oak framed chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, referred to as “Edward’s Chair”. New fabric and great original finish. Chairs...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Custom George Smith 2000s Black Tufted Leather Sofa
Located in New York, NY
An original custom made soft mottled black leather tufted with brass tacks and mahogany wood legs by famed bespoke British furniture maker, George Smith. Original label. Excellent co...
Category

Early 2000s English Post-Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Tall Man" Lounge Chair With Brass Legs
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An oversized modernist take on an iconic wingback chair by iconic designer Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Features a well proportioned frame with tall seat back over solid patinated bras...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley, Dining Chairs, Walnut, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of six walnut and white fabric dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley and produced by Dunbar, Berne, Indiana, USA, 1950s. Seat heigh...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

#4757 Angle Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Reupholstered in a luxe navy alpaca mohair. Chrome pin legs and classic mid century angles.
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Mohair

Pair of Dunbar Mahogany Armchairs by Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 6309 lounge chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar as part of the Today and Tomorrow collection, circa 1963. French inspired channeled mahogany frames. Upholstered in Manuel Canovas fabric...
Category

1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Slipper Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Slipper chair designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Newly upholstered in a orange fabric closely matching the original with attention to detail! Solid mahogany frame. Retains the...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

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

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Slipper Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar slipper lounge chairs. 1941 Design, Model 2424b solid Bleached mahogany legs reupholstered with great plains cotton fabric.
Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cotton, Wood, 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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