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Seating For Sale
Creator: Edward Wormley
Creator: Poltrona Frau
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
Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau Lounge Chair 'Dezza' in Light Blue Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau, lounge chair model ´Dezza´ nr. 48, leather, lacquered beech, metal, Italy, 1965.
Stylish lounge chair designed by Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau. This cha...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
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
6 “Amelie” Dining Chairs by Claudio Bellini for Poltrona Frau
Located in Pasadena, TX
6 “Amelie” Claudio Bellini chairs for Poltrona Frau.
These chairs encompass simple forms and precious materials In a natural yet sophisticated style.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Seating
Materials
Leather
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
Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Mid-Century Modern high-back chair and ottoman set designed by Edward Wormley featuring mahogany bases and original orange upholstery. Made by Dunbar in the USA, circa 1950s.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, 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
Set of Six Dining Chairs Designed by Edward Wormley for Drexel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Six "Precedent" Dining Chairs, designed by Edward Wormley for Drexel, circa 1950's. These chairs are currently being refinished and reupholstered. The price noted below INCLUD...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery
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
Italian Poltrona Frau Fine Leather "Socrate" Club Chairs, 2006 Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Poltrona Frau Fine Leather "Socrate" Club Chairs, 2006 Pair
Offered for sale is an elegant pair of Poltrona Frau fine supple leather "Socrate" club chairs manufactured in 20...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
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
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
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 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
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
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 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
Pair of Leather Lounge Chairs by Luca Scacchetti for Poltrona Frau
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century modern pair of leather armchairs was designed by Luca Scacchetti and manufactured by Poltrona Frau in Italy circa the 1990s. These beautiful lounge chairs feature red lea...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Classic Modern Mahogany, Brass and Cane Bench or Stool
Located in St. Louis, MO
This elegant stool, bench or ottoman was designed by Edward Wormley for the Dunbar Furniture Company in 1950, model number 5006A. This stool, based on the Ancient Roman Curule seat ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Lounge Wingback Lounge Chairs - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Lounge Wingback Lounge Chairs - Pair
Each lounge chair measures: 30.5 wide x 28 deep x 36.5 high, with a seat height of 17 inches
All pieces o...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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 "Listen to Me" Chaise by Dunbar
Located in Highland, IN
A sublime design by the brilliant Ed Wormley expertly crafted by Dunbar Furniture, the model 4873 sofa/ chaise was nicknamed the "Listen to Me". A frame of maple with walnut inset in...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley Captains Chair for Dunbar, Model 5480
Located in San Francisco, CA
Edward Wormley Captain's Chair for Dunbar Furniture, Model 5480. Elegant looking armchair perfect for a desk or bedroom corner. Made from oak with brass feet and a cane backrest, jus...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Cane, Oak
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
#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
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
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
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 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
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 "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
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
Armchair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sculptural and finely detailed armchair in walnut having a floating seat and back cushions that retain their original textured wool upholstery.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
Mid Century Tan Leather loveseat sofa solid brass legs by Edward Wormley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful light tan beige leather 72" 2 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
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
Mahogany Armchair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dorchester, MA
This stylish mid-century modern armchair, designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, has strong, clean lines and a comfortable seat. It has been expertly reupholstered in Knoll's Sequin ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Textile, Upholstery, Mahogany
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
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
2013 Poltrona Frau Quadra Bench by Studio Cerri & Associati in Grey Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Poltrona Frau ‘Quadra’ bench, designed by Studio Cerri & Associati for Poltrona Frau in 2001. These examples date to 2013. The listed price includes one bench, and we h...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
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
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
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
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
Remarkable Set of 12 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
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
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 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
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
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 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
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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