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Seating For Sale
Creator: Edward Wormley
Creator: George Smith
Early 1940s Edward J. Wormley Elegant Armchairs for Dunbar in Dark Expresso x 2
Located in St. Louis, MO
Early 1940s Edward J. Wormley Elegant Neoclassical Style occasional arm chairs for Dunbar model No. 116B. As shown in "The Other Face of Modernism" book on Wormley , and in the 1940s...
Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Newly Upholstered Loveseat Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Charleston, SC
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 495 loveseat sofa. Beautifully upholstered. You can use with or without the back pillows as the back has 3 tufted buttons. Wood stretcher from fro...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

George Smith Norris Three Piece Suite Sofa & Armchairs in Mulberry Flying Ducks
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this fully refurbished, George Smith Norris three piece sofa and pair of armchairs upholstered in Mulberry Flying Ducks...
Category

20th Century English Country Seating

Materials

Linen, Beech

Pair of Lounge Chairs Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a lovely pair of lounge chairs from Dunbar's highly regarded Janus line designed by Edward Wormley. The chairs were refinished and reupholstered in the last 10 years or so, b...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Sectional Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c.1960s, USA, two-piece sectional sofa. The sofa features split arm rests and an exposed sculpted ebonized wood frame. This sofa has been fully reupholster...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Pair of 1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cane back Chairs model 5700a
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Pair of 1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cane back Chairs model 5700a. The continuous laminated ash legs wrap around the entire chair and form t...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Party Sofa Model 5407 in Dark Gray Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
Edward Wormley's iconic party sofa for Dunbar. Reupholstered in dark gray leather. A super comfortable sofa with loads of style. A design class...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

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

Pair Janus Wing Chairs and Ottomans by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare set of "Janus" wing chairs and ottomans designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. One of his most iconic designs! In the Janus Collection Wormley modernized the lines of eighteen...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Edward Wormley Dining Chairs for Dunbar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of six dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with brass stretchers, mahogany frames and upholstered seats. Stylish and substantial mid-century modern dining room ch...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

George Smith Signature Large 7 Seater Corner Sofa with Velour Floral Upholstery
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this rare George Smith Signature full scroll arm corner sofa that seats up to seven people Well.. where to begin, what a sofa! This piece is sim...
Category

20th Century English Art Deco Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar (Signed) Janus Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar (Signed) Janus Chairs These were reupholstered at one point. May desire to have these reupholstered. Beautiful natural wood grain. Some wear to...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of early lounge chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Bleached mahogany legs. Reupholstered in Holly Hunt / Teton / Winter White .
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Expertly Restored - Edward J. Wormley Tufted Lounge Chair for Dunbar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern lounge chair designed by American furniture designer, Edward J. Wormley, for Dunbar in the United States, circa 1950s. T...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Rosewood and Mahogany 5-Piece Dinette Dining Set, Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rosewood and mahogany 5-piece dinette dining set, Edward Wormley for Dunbar. The elegant vintage set with four mahogany armchairs and a square rosewood top set in a mahogany framew...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany, Rosewood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Chair and Ottoman on Casters 1965
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Chair and Ottoman on Casters 1965 Reupholstered Classic lounge chair and ottoman designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, featuring original brass Shep...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar Club Chair
Located in St. Louis, MO
Single Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar club chair with older re-upholstery on thick tapered legs. Unrestored, ready for new upholstery, legs show age, should be refinished. Email for up...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Vinyl Leopard Print Upholstered Three Seat Sofa
Located in Queens, 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

Vintage Walnut Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exceptional vintage walnut sofa designed by Edward Wornley and manufactured by Dunbar in the United States, circa 1960s. It features an ergonomic s...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair Slipper Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Original, Signed
Located in Kansas City, MO
Beautiful and elegant pair of armless slipper / lounge chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. These are in completely original condition: original yellow silk fabric and origi...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of Lounge Chairs on Brass Legs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
A classic pair of Dunbar high back lounge chair on brass legs designed by Edward Wormley. Fully restored and upholstered in a deep blue chenille fabric.
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley Dining Chairs for Dunbar
Located in San Francisco, CA
Edward Wormley design for Dunbar set of six mahogany and cane dining chairs, comprising five side and one armchair. Perfectly refinished...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Pair of Edward Wormley for Drexel Arm Chairs - Precedent Collection
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of Edward Wormley for Drexel dining arm chairs for his Precedent Collection circa 1950s, can be used as occasional chairs. Silver Elm refinished in a dark espresso with new tan...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Elm

Rare and Elegant Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Armchair
Located in St. Louis, MO
Edward Wormley for Dunbar lounge chair. Model number 6309, part of the Today and Tomorrow collection, circa 1963. Beautiful channelled mahogany frame with ultra-suede seat and back c...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Mahogany

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

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Chair in Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Dallas, TX
Introducing a dining height Janus armchair designed by Mid-Century Modern master Edward Wormley. The chair features a sculpted dark mahogany frame and Jack Lenor Larsen upholstery wi...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern Walnut "Quinn" Armchair By Edward Wormley For Dunbar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern "Quinn" chair (model no. 1170) in walnut, was designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar circa 1965. Wormley transitions from the carved wood to the upholstery seamless...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Walnut, Wool

Rocking Chaise Lounge by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An adjustable rocking chaise with caned seat and back with bent ash frame and a cushion upholstered in grey savak with natural leather welting.  
Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Cane, Ash

George Smith Chelsea Signature Full Scroll Arm Brown Leather Armchair & Ottoman
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, hand dyed saddle brown leather George Smith Chelsea, Signature full scroll arm armchair with matching run up large ottoma...
Category

20th Century English Victorian Seating

Materials

Leather

1 OF 2 LARGE 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 large sofas with feather filled ba...
Category

20th Century English Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech, Oak

Pair of Edward Wormley "Bucket Seat" Leather and Mahogany Club Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar camel leather and mahogany armchairs. Original channeled leather seats and backs with mahogany legs and stretchers. Rare design from Wormley and Dun...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection Lounge Chair
Located in Southampton, NJ
Janus Collection lounge chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Ebonized sculpted walnut arms and legs with an exposed frame, and red upholstery with a button tufted back and curved seat...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar "A" Frame Arm Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar "A" Frame Arm Chair, Horseshoe curved back with original leather-covered armrests, solid mahogany frame, brass exposed screws...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of lounge chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with sculptural mahogany bases. Fully restored and upholstered in Dedar / Gimel / Ardoise fabric.
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

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 Armchairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
An elegant pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar mahogany and cane armchairs with silk velvet upholstery.
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Mahogany

New Pair of George Smith Flying Ducks Armchairs & Ottoman Footstool
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of fully refurbished, George Smith Signature Scroll arm armchairs and matching footstool upholstered in Mulberry Flying Ducks velvet T...
Category

20th Century English Country Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Pair of Dunbar Wingback Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare pair of Dunbar Wingback Model 6016 lounge chairs in sculpted mahogany and woven cane designed by Edward Wormley. An updated take on the classic wingback design, delivering an ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Cane, Wood

Edward J. Wormley Lounge Chair and Ottoman circa 1950s for Dunbar
Located in St. Louis, MO
Edward J. Wormley lounge chair and ottoman for Dunbar circa 1950s on solid brass castors. The lounge chair has a trapezoid shape, wider in the front (27.5" W) and tapers to the back....
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Edward Wormley Executive Office Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley Executive Office Chair for Dunbar “In Clover” 932 Executive chair button tufted leather, solid walnut base, brass casters, tilts and sw...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Edward Wormley Ottoman for Dunbar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA, c.1960s. The tufted seat cushion is upholstered in a dark  green mohair, a beautiful compliment to the rich mahogany frame. The frame showc...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Mohair, Upholstery, Mahogany

American Mid-Century Ed Wormley Ebonized With White Upholstery Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century ebonized wood continuous roundback armchair with white upholstery (EDWARD WORMLEY for DUNBAR)
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Four Tear Drop Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of four tear drop slipper chairs on brass legs. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Reupholstered in Holly Hunt / Nova / Celestial.
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

GEORGE SMITH CHELSEA BUTTERFLY GREY OATMEAL CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAiR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning George Smith Chelsea greyish purple, oatmeal linen fabric upholstered Butterfly model armchair...
Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Set of 6 Edward Wormley for Dunbar 'Riemerschmid' Black and Green Dining Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 6 American Mid-Century 'Riemerschmid' dining armchairs with black painted wooden frames and bright green upholstered slip seats. (EDWARD J WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR FURNITURE COMPANY...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Brass Bench by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
A brass bench by Edward Wormley for Dunbar upholstered in Knoll, Arrezzo, Truffle velvet.
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Chair / Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
A bench / side chair designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Mahogany base with rosewood stretchers. Fully restored and upholstered in Holly Hunt fabric.
Category

1960s Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Pair Edward Wormley Lounge chairs model 4872A for Dunbar, 1948. Gray, Brass Legs
Located in Kansas City, MO
Beautiful pair of lounge chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1948. Expertly reupholstered in a light gray wool blend fabric. The original legs are made of solid brass. T...
Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar 'Thebes' Stools in Bouclé, Pair
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare pair of 'Thebes' stools Model no. 5002 designed by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar of Berne, Indiana. These iconic benches are the epitome of fine craftsmanship. These are in gre...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Edward Wormley For Dunbar "Morris" Lounge Chair
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar multi position recliner known as the "Morris" chair. Classic reinterpretation the lounge chair has three positions. Mahogany in dark, original finish...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Ten Dunbar Greene & Greene Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
An extremely rare set of ten dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Known as the Greene & Greene chair for it's crafted look with exposed tenon crest rail, rosewood bow...
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Swivel Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
An early swivel chair designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with oak base and plush mohair upholstery.
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Mohair, Oak

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Table or Bench with Magazine Display
Located in Dallas, TX
An exceptional Dunbar coffee table or bench (Model 5933a) with built-in brass rods for suspending magazines. Another option would be to recess a glass top over the rods to use as a s...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

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 OF GEORGE SMITH WILLIAM IV LIBRARY ARMCHAIRS UNIQUE UPHOLSTERY
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of George Smith William IV RRP £16,000 Library armchairs with stunning upholstery Pleas...
Category

20th Century English William IV Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Swivel Chair, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
A swivel lounge chair designed by the iconic Edward Wormely for Dunbar Furniture, circa 1950-1959. Completely restored, fitted with new high-grade hand cut foam with all insides full...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tufted 'Party' Club Chair in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, lounge chair model 'Party', leather, wood, United States, 1960s. Rare black leather 'Party Chair' by American designer Edward Wormley. This armchair has a...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

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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