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Seating For Sale
Creator: Edward Wormley
Creator: Lisa Johansson-Pape
Set of Six Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dining Chairs in Linherr Hollingsworth
Located in Dallas, TX
Experience the epitome of mid-century elegance with this set of six dining chairs designed by Edward J Wormley for the esteemed Dunbar Furniture Company. Featuring the impeccable Mod...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

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

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 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

Dunbar Wormley 2 Piece Sectional Sofa
Located in Pasadena, TX
Dunbar Wormley 2 piece sectional sofa 1950s Rare sectional sofa designed by Edward Wormley, manufactured by Dunbar. The sofa consists of two parts ...
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Walnut

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

Set of 10 Spindle Back Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A classic set of ten (10) dining chairs, each features solid walnut wood construction, spindle back detail with brass stretchers. Set includes 8 side chairs and 2 armchairs, all reta...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Channel Back Lounge Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
An unusual and early design by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. This channel back lounge chair has mahogany trim and aluminum legs. Fully restored and reupholstered in Designtex / Lambert ...
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Ebonized Mid Century Modern Armchair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c1960s
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Step into a realm of timeless elegance and comfort with this Ebonized Mid-Century Modern Armchair, crafted by the iconic Edward Wormley for Dunbar in the 1950s. This exquisite piece ...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

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 ...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Ash, Walnut

PAIR OF 5762 ARMCHAIRS FOR DUNBAR Edward Wormley
Located in Forest, BE
Edward Wormley was an American designer of modern furniture. In 1926, he briefly studied at the Art Institute of Chicago, but had to leave after three terms due to financial issues. ...
Category

1950s American Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tufted Cantilevered Desk Chair in Spinneybeck Saddle L
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar tufted cantilevered desk chair in spinneybeck saddle leather, reupholstered. Also features solid walnut wood base and ...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Edward Wormley Pair of Sofas / Settees
Located in Highland, IN
These lovely, lightly scaled sofas or loveseats designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, are not only an uncommon form, having a matched pair available is also very rare. They are stru...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of mahogany based slipper chairs upholstered in a champagne silk velvet. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully restored.
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Mahogany

La Gondola Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Expertly Restored, Gray Mohair
Located in Kansas City, MO
Edward Wormley's famous La Gondola sofa. One of the best sofa designs of the entire modern design movement. Expertly refinished and reupholstered in a light to medium grey mohair. Pl...
Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Chic Dunbar Slipper Chairs in Newly Upholstered in Blue Leather 1950s 'Signed'
Located in New York, NY
Pair of clean-line slipper chairs newly upholstered in beautiful blue leather with mahogany base by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1950's (signed with Dunbar metal...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1961
Located in Sagaponack, NY
With a nod to the immense popularity of Charles Eames's swivel lounge chair and ottoman, Wormley capitalized on the popularity of his own stationary, winged lounge chair and ottoman ...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Dunbar Wingback Chairs Designed by Edward Wormley in a Custom Cartier Textile
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of early and important wing back chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Professionally restored with new foam, new springs, down-filled seat cushions and upholstered in a...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Mahogany

All Arms- Miraculous Set of 14 Arm Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative, completely installation ready. This large All Arm set of difficult ...
Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Red Upholstered Swivel Lounge Chair and Footstool
Located in Queens, 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

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cane Back and Brass Armchair
Located in Stamford, CT
Edward Wormley for Dunbar cane back and brass armchair. Circa 1950's.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Cane, Oak

Spindle-Back Dunbar Model Dining Chair by Edward Wormley
Located in Pasadena, CA
Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in the 1950s, this dining chair features a spindle-back design and a sculptural walnut frame. Made of fine dark wood, it is upholstered for comf...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

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

Pair of Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of slipper chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully restored.
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Four Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare set of four cane back dining chairs with mahogany frames. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Beautifully restored.
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Thebes Stools
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of Thebes Stools designed by Edward Wormley manufactured by Dunbar Mahogany legs with Boucle Upholstery The Estate we purchased from had...
Category

1950s American Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Mahogany Sofas by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare pair of mahogany framed sofas designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Edward Wormley Model 4907 Sofa by Dunbar
Located in Highland, IN
n our opinion, this Ed Wormely design for Dunbar is one of the most spectacular sofas ever made. Modern, classic, and timeless... this form transcends styles, genres and eras. Nine f...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Pair of Heart Stools by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare and early pair of heart stools designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dark Blue Upholstered Slipper / Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Mid-Century slipper / side chairs, upholstered in a dark blue fabric with button tufting on the seat backs, resting on four square walnut legs. (EDWARD WORMLEY FOR D...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Dunbar High Back "Mr." Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A “Mr.” chair from one of Edward Wormley designs for Dunbar. The pair is upholstered in a woven fabric. Chair has a high back, sloped sides and arms, and sits on four thick legs that...
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of rare Edward Wormley Model "7211" lounge chairs, recently reupholstered in beige and gold marble-patterned tufted chenille with walnut stained frame and legs (circa 1975, for ...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Walnut

Gorgeous Restored Set of 8 Cane Dining Chairs by Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1948
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative, completely installation ready. Expert custom upholstery service is available. The rarest of the rare, an exceptional, meticulously restored set of eight (8) cane back Klismos dining chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture, circa 1948. A set of this magnitude is the collector's equivalent to capturing a Purple Unicorn. Expertly crafted solid walnut construction with stellar lines and detail. Finished in a dark walnut stain - aged to absolute perfection. Delicate cane panel inset back. Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and coveted chair...
Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Edward Wormley Faceted Lounge Chair with Ottoman for Dunbar
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley Faceted Lounge Chair with Ottoman for Dunbar. A nice compact design with the desirable ottoman that sit on hexagon formed legs. Manner of Milo Baughman This chair ne...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Dunbar Dining Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of six dining chairs, designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American, circa 1950s. Elegant modern form with a subtle Asian influence to the design. The set consists of two armch...
Category

1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery, Wood

Four Thebes Stools by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of four Thebes stools designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Mahogany bases with lacquered ebony finish. Newer custom upholstery.
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Beige Large Sofa by Edward Wormley
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the ultimate in luxury and sophistication - the Beige Large Sofa by renowned designer Edward Wormley. Crafted with the highest quality materials, this stunning sofa featu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern 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 1950’s. This classic lounge chair is reupholstered i...
Category

1950s American Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Dunbar Edward Wormley Deep Blue Alpaca Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
SALE ONE WEEK ONLY Rare Mid-Century Rich Royal Blue Alpaca Three-seat Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar sits on square chrome legs. It has one tufted seat cushion and three loose ba...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

A-frame Armchair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An architectural and substantial armchair having an exposed walnut "A"-shaped frame supporting an upholstered seat and generous floating and curving back.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set of Three Barstools by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of three swiveling barstools designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Original lacquer finish. Reupholstered in vintage Dunbar fabric.
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Lacquer

Edward Wormley Thebes Stools
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Edward Wormley stools model #5002. Manufactured by Dunbar. Original olive green leather.
Category

1950s American Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Edward Wormley Swivel Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley Swivel Chair, laminated flat spindles, seat and crest rail with, X base with solid mahogany tapered legs. Newly upholstered button tufted seat with Spinneybeck leather...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Angled Ottoman
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An Edward Wormley fro Dunbar angled ottoman #5701 in original black leather. Ash frame.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Edward Wormley 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

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Chairs in Holly Hunt Boucle'
Located in Dallas, TX
We love these gorgeous chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. A hard-to-find pair! They are super comfortable. We have reupholstered these in a Holly Hunt bouclé which is pale gray. Al...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of Six Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dining Chairs in Boucle'
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of 6 dining chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, upholstered in a high-quality boucle' in spice and black, epitomizes the pinnacle of mid-century design. Dunbar was one of the ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Early Wingback Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c. 1940s
Located in Dallas, TX
An extremely rare pair of early wingback chairs model no. 1038 designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1940s. This set delivers an architectural silhouette - a tall back boasts ...
Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 5 Ed Wormley Ebonized With Striped Upholestory Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 5 American Mid-Century ebonized wood continuous roundback armchair with black and white stripped upholstery (EDWARD WORMLEY for DUNBAR) (PRICED AS SET) (MATCHING SET of 4 with...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Dunbar Adjustable Tank Chair by Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare adjustable tank chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Original bleached mahogany frame and cane in wonderful condition. Reupholstered in a custom felted wool fabric. Frank Llo...
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of button-tufted slipper chairs on espresso colored frames with loose lumbar pillows designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Company. Please confirm item location (NY or...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Four Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of four Edward Wormley for Dunbar high back dining chairs with mahogany bases. Fully restored and reupholstered.
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 4 Edward Wormley for Dunbar Caned Back Light Wooden Side Chairs
Located in Queens, 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

Early Pair of Grey Mohair Swivel Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Restored
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant from every angle! A very rare and early pair of swiveling club chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1940's. These clean-lined chairs elevate comfortable lounging to new...
Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Edward Wormley Pair of Armchairs in Green Velvet Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, pair of armchairs, beech, velvet, United States, 1960s These armchairs are designed by Edward Wormley for the furniture company Dunbar in the sixties. The...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Beech

1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar pair of leather lounge chairs no. 603 Mrs. Chair
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A pair of leather lounge chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar vintage from the 1950s. These chairs are model 603 and were called the Mrs. Chair in the original catalogue. Hig...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Blue Striped Upholstered Walnut Frame 'Janus'
Located in Queens, 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

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Edward Wormley Sofa, Edward Wormley Estate Weston Ct
Located in Westport, CT
Edward Wormley, three-seat sofa polished brass leg from Wormley Weston Ct estate. Chenille fabric, model 5512.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

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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