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Seating For Sale
Creator: Edward Wormley
Creator: Poltrona Frau
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

Set of 6 Edward Wormley for Dunbar Patterned Pastel Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 6 American mid-century dining chairs (2 arms and 4 sides) with square backs featuring a brass central handle, patterned gray and pastel colored seat and back cushions, resting...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

Early Pair of Leather Swivel Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
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 heights of sophistication...
Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Desk Chair #5482 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Lynn, MA
Rare luxurious desk chair model #5482 designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Ebonized mahogany frame with padded arm rests and down filled support cushion. Subtle brass accents. Dunb...
Category

20th Century American Other Seating

Materials

Brass

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pull-Up Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar pull-up lounge chairs. Model 971 Jansus line collection. Wormley's Boutique line. Original chocolate brown leather with...
Category

1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather

Edward Wormley Tear Drop Lounge Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful matched pair of tear drop lounges model #5106. Professionally re-upholstered.
Category

1950s American Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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

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

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

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

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 J Wormley for Dunbar 'In Clover' Tufted Red Leather Rolling Office Chair
Located in Queens, NY
American mid-century 'In Clover' office / executive chair with a red leather button tufted seat with a high back and scroll arms resting on a rolling / swiveling walnut base with bra...
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

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 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

Mid-Century Modern Two-Seater Loveseat Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning signed Dunbar 2 seater loveseat sofa. This piece is upholstered in it's original celery green woven wool in very nice to excellent condition. The loose seat cushions are qui...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Edward Wormley Leather Armchairs for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
These gorgeous Wormley revolving/swivel lounge chairs model no. 5609, are truly exceptional. Distinctive Design by a Mid-Century Modern Master, showcasing Wormley's signature blend o...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

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

Italian Modern Armchairs Movie Chair by Mario Marenco for Poltrona Frau, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern armchairs movie chair by Mario Marenco for Poltrona Frau, 1980s Set of 6 armchairs mod. Movie Chair with rectangular seat, armrests and bac...
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

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

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Wooden Caned Back and Upholstered Seat Side Chair
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century side chair with a dark stained wooden frame, beige textured fabric upholstered seat, and caned back, resting on four tapered square legs...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Upholstery

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

Poltrona Frau Customized 4er Sofa Mod. Chester Italy Chesterfield
Located in Aachen, NW
Amazing customized 4-seater sofa mod. Chester produced by POLTRONA FRAU in Italy. This sofa was customized made for a bavarian client. The sofa is in an excellent condition, like n...
Category

2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Leather

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut, Cane, and Tan Leather 'Janus' Lounge Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
American mid-century 'Janus' lounge / armchair with a wooden frame with dark walnut veneer, a rounded caned back, and a tan leather button tufted seat cushion and round back cushion,...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

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 J Wormley for Dunbar Beige Upholstered Fluted Leg Lounge Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century lounge armchair with plush upholstery in a textured taupe and beige with a small skirt concealing four fluted legs. (EDWARD J WORMLEY ...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Fabric

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

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

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

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Caned Back Linen Seat Wooden Dining Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Mid-Century dining armchairs with wooden frames, woven striped beige, gray, and orange linen upholstered seats, and caned backs. (EDWARD WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR FURNITURE...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Linen, Upholstery

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar American Mid-Century Lounge Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century Lounge / Armchairs with brown upholstery having a seat cushion and button tufted back and resting on an ebonized base with square legs (EDWARD WORMLEY FO...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar High Back Taupe Lounge Armchair and Ottoman
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century high back lounge armchair and matching ottoman Set, with textured brown / taupe fabric upholstery with button tufting on the back cushion, matching antimacassars...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tilt-Back Sheridan Lounge Chair in Walnut Cane & Brass
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant lounge chair was designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in the late 1960s and was only produced for a very short time. The frame is crafted from solid American claro waln...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

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

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection Pair of Armchairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection pair of armchairs. Very rare pair of chairs all redone, newly refinished and reupholstered in a velvet. Beautiful elegant chair with except...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Walnut

Set of Eight Caned Back Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of eight dining chairs with refinished Ash frames, new cane and reupholstered seats in Holland & Sherry / Brunswick / Buff fabric. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane

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

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

Pair of Edward Wormley Green Leather Ottomans for Dunbar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of ottomans by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA, c.1960s. The tufted seat cushions are upholstered in a dark olive green leather, a beautiful compliment to the rich mahogany frame...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

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

Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Side Armchairs
Located in Kansas City, MO
Beautiful pair of Edward Wormley armchairs. Great side chairs for any room or as dining chairs.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Edward Wormley Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Red Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar by Mobilier Universel, set of eight armchairs, model '5762', lacquered black wood, red brown leather, Belgium, design 1957 These armchairs are designed by ...
Category

1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Set of Four 'Dinette’ Armchairs in Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, set of four armchairs model ‘Dinette’, leather, chrome, Italy, 1972 This set of dining chairs showcases an exceptional design, defined by distinctiv...
Category

1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Dunbar Janus Lounge Chair by Edward Wormley
Located in San Francisco, CA
The Edward Wormley "Janus" armchair is a mid-century modern classic, designed by the renowned American furniture designer Edward Wormley in 1957 for Dunbar Furniture. The chair was p...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Walnut

Edward Wormley Toadstool for Dunbar
Located in Amarillo, TX
Edward Wormley Toadstool ottoman Dunbar. Stained oak, enameled steel, wool. USA 38 D x 15 H inches. Edward Wormley for Dunbar toadstool ottoman upholstered in wool.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wool, Wood

Edward Wormley Ottoman for Dunbar
Located in San Francisco, CA
Edward Wormley design x-base ottoman for Dunbar Furniture. Timeless and classic design by Wormley offering additional seating for any arrangement. Newly refinished and upholstered in...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, 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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