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Seating For Sale
Creator: Edward Wormley
Creator: Roland Rainer
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

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5002 Mid Century Thebes Mahogany Stools - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5002 Mid Century Thebes Mahogany Stools - Pair Each stool measures: 23 wide x 23 deep x 17 high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call r...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Toadstool Ottoman
Located in Dallas, TX
Elevate your living space with a rare ottoman designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, commonly referred to as the "Toadstool." This exquisite piece is supported by bent wood legs unif...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

Roland Rainer Pair of Dining Chairs in Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roland Rainer, pair of dining chairs, stained beech, lacquered beech, Austria, 1950s. These dining chairs have a minimalistic design, distinguished by an open construction style wit...
Category

1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech

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

Large Edward Wormley Donut Ottoman for Dunbar
Located in Miami, FL
Original Edward Wormley Ottoman for Dunbar. Foam and fabric are new, springs are original. Expertly reupholstered. Original casters. Center cushion is removable.
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

"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 "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 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

Ebonized Mid-Century Modern Executive / Campaign Desk by Edward Wormley
Located in Deland, FL
Commanding and practical this impressive campaign-style desk by Dunbar has recently undergone a complete restoration. Designed by the inimitable Edward Wormely at the zenith of Dunba...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Walnut

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

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

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

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

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

#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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

Set of Six Edward Wormley for Dunbar Curved-Back Dining Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of Six Edward Wormley for Dunbar Curved-Back Dining Chairs, Model 4580 without arms and Model 4581 arm chairs, Features solid mahogany frames with cane backs and original leather...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Cane, Mahogany

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

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 Dunbar Sofa / Daybed
Located in Dallas, TX
A one arm sofa / daybed with brass legs. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully restored.
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

1950s Edward Wormley Dunbar Green Wool Sofa model 5138 Mahogany Base (2 avail)
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A 1950s tuxedo even arm sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, model 5138. The sofa floats on a solid mahogany base and is upholstered with new foam and a high end green wool fabric from...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

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

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

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, 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

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

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

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 "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

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

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Chaise Longue Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

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

Remarkable Set of 14 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

Expertly Restored - Edward J. Wormley Cognac Leather Slipper Chairs for Dunbar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut

Edward Wormley 1950s Mid-Century Designed Dunbar for Modern 3 Seat Sofa
Located in St. Louis, MO
Edward Wormley three seat on tapered walnut legs is from his Dunbar for Modern collection, one of his early fully modern furniture collections. This sofa, was reupholstered by the original owners, in the late 90s to fit their new southwest decor...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

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

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 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

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Green and Beige Striped Upholstered Three-Seat Sofa
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century 3-seat sofa with beige, light green, and brown striped upholstery with three back and three seat cushions. (EDWARD WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR FURNITURE COMPANY).  
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

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

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

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

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

Two Pairs of Solid Mahogany Stools by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
We are offering two pairs of Dunbar stools with vinyl tops and mahogany bases. They would work well as footstools for your sofa or favorite chair. There is a rectangular Dunbar label...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

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

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

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

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

Set of Six Cane Back Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1940s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant and unusual set of six dining chairs with a cane wrapped barrel back and an upholstered seat atop four slender legs.
Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of Four Edward Wormley Dining Chairs for Dunbar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four dark walnut dining armchairs with tapered legs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA, c.1960s. The seat cushions have been reupholstered with blue and green velvet with a lin...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut, Velvet

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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