Mid-Century Modern Furniture
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Creator: Edward Wormley
Creator: Giovanni Pasotto
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Sofa
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Sofa
This sofa measures: 85 wide x 31 deep x 27 inches high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height of 27 inches
All pieces of furniture can ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Club Chair and Ottoman
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Wonderful smaller scale chair designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. Nice comfortable chair sitting on stubby mahogany legs with casters. Chair is quite comfortable.
Liste...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
A Pair of Dunbar Three Tier Occasional Tables
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar three tier occasional tables # 4423. Refinished in dark brown walnut.
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Chair
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Tall back lounge chair designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar furniture. Beautiful crisp lines frame the chair with grace and style. Edward Wormley’s designs are still often mimicked ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Illuminated Glass World Globe on Mahogany Stand by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mahogany sculptural globe stand supported by brass sabots originally designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in 1953. The globe itself is a 16" Rand McNally Terrestrial globe...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar 90" Walnut Pedestal Dining Table
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A 1960’s 90” Pedestal dining table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture company. Beautiful book-matched walnut grain veneer. Solid walnut pedestals. A great minimalist din...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Edward Wormley Side Tables for Dunbar
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of Edward Wormley Side Tables for Dunbar
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of slipper chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Chairs are reupholstered in a Maharam Mohair.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Tall Walnut and Olive Burl Cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dorchester, MA
Edward Wormley designed this elegant display cabinet, model #6027, for Dunbar. The olive burl doors of the lower case enclose shelving and a se...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Wing Chair by Edward Wormley with Ottoman
Located in San Francisco, CA
A "Janus" wing chair by Edward Wormley
A wing chair by Edward Wormley restored in a luxurious Rogers & Goffigan Belgian linen fabric. The mahogany base has been bleached to a pale fi...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Linen, Mahogany
Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Edward Wormley
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A good Mid-Century Modern sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, with flared back and arms and loose back cushions. Square dark walnut legs with round brass foot. The piece was reupholst...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Edward Wormley American Mid-Century Square Wooden End / Side Tables
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Mid-Century square mahogany end / side tables with an open shelf below the tabletop. (EDWARD WORMLEY)(PRICED AS Pair)
Minor wear to finish.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Edward Wormley Free-Standing Queen Size Bed with Drawers
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, queen size bed with drawers, oak, leather, brass, United States, 1960s
Rare queen-size bed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar de...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rare 1940s Elegant Edward Wormley for Dunbar Partners Desk Leather Top & Drawers
Located in St. Louis, MO
Simply put, perhaps the most elegant desk designed by Edward J. Wormley. This very rare and early partner's desk, designed for Dunbar, c. 1940, model number 4600. Leather wrapped desk...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rosewood and Mahogany Roll-Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed in 1957 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, this handsome mahogany desk features a generous writing surface bookended by two rosewood roll-top doors. Three shallow drawers are tucked below, the center one with small divisions at front. A hinged panel...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Executive Swivel Office Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Discover the pinnacle of mid-century design with this exquisite Executive Swivel Office Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, a testament to the era's innovation and Wormley's enduring...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Credenza
Located in Denton, TX
Classic Edward Wormley for Dunbar mahogany credenza with solid brass hardware. Nine drawers with center cabinet.
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sculptural Janus Table with Natzler Tiles Model
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare sculptured walnut Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Table with blue-green Natzler tiles.
C. 1957.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Black Lacquered Sideboard or Bar Cabinet, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Edward Wormley for Dunbar
USA, 1950s
Mahogany in black lacquered finish. Cabinet locks and key is in...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Lacquer
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut Magazine Tree Table
Located in Utrecht, NL
Magazine tree, model 4765 by American designer Edward Wormley executed in birch and sap grain walnut, designed in 1947 for Dunbar Furniture USA.
A very special, functional and aesth...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Birch, Walnut
Handsome Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa Model 4906 Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome even arm sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with brass legs. Model 4906. This piece retains its original fun fur teddy bear fabric in usable condition. The foam in cushions ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of Six Mid Century Dining Chairs Drexel Precedent by Wormley
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Chic set of six dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley as part of the classic Precedent Line, for Drexel. The set includes two arm chairs, and four side chairs, they are in very go...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
No. 4735 Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Set of Four
Located in Roanoke, VA
Rare set of four No. 4735 Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Chairs were acquired from estate with full Edward Wormley for Dunbar dining set. Rarely seen!
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Textile
Edward Wormley for Dunbar 'Oasis' Sofa in Camel Wool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 'Oasis' sofa, model '5200', reupholstered in camel wool, mahogany, United States, design 1952
The 'Oasis' sofa is designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Wormley for Dunbar Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Nice rectangular coffee table, mahogany with cork insert top. This table was designed by Edward Wormley, for the Dunbar Furniture Company. It is an early example of his work for Dunb...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Cork
Expertly Restored - Edward J. Wormley Night Stands with Bookshelves 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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Expertly Restored - Edward J. Wormley "Janus" Boucle 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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Drexel Precedent Drop Leaf Dining Table by Edward Wormley
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Attractive white elm drop leaf dining table, designed by Edward Wormley as part of the classic Precedent series, manufactured by Drexel. The table features two large drop leaves, eac...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Elm
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Swivel Chairs in Blue, Pair
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring a distinctive look with this pair of Dunbar Furniture Revolving Television Chairs model no. 4626 designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1940's. The look is clean and soph...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bookcases With Floating Drawers- a Pair
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An Edward Wormley designed bookcase for Dunbar. Both shelves have a floating drawer that hangs from below. Beautiful walnut case with a base wrapped in the original leather which sho...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Unusual Edward Wormley For Dunbar Bentwood Arm Lounge Chair Ca '1950's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare and hard to find Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture lounge chair. Distinct bentwood arms and a floating seat with decorative steel bars on the back. Reupholstered, new spring...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5466 Mid Century Tambour Door Credenza
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5466 Mid Century Tambour Door Credenza
This credenza measures: 73.25 wide x 23.25 deep x 36 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what w...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley, Slipper Chairs, Beech, Mohair, USA, 1950s
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beech and green mohair slipper lounge chairs designed by Edward Wormley and produced by Drexel, USA, 1950s.
Seat height: 20.5” .
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Mohair, Beech
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar mid century lounge chair and ottoman
The lounge chair measures: 27 wide x 30 deep x 39 high, with a seat height of 17 inches and arm height of 23 inches
...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Edward Wormley, Dressers, Elm, USA, 1950s
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of "Precedent Line" elm dressers or chests of drawers, designed by Edward Wormley and produced by Drexel, USA c. 1950s.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Elm
Restored Edward Wormley Dunbar Walnut & Leather 8-Drawer Dresser or Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This dresser was designed by decorated design icon Edward Wormly for equally revered manufacturer Dunbar Furniture. Known for hundreds of successful designs and exceptional quality, ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Edward Wormley 'New York' Sofa in Orange Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture / DUX of Sweden, sofa model 5316, fabric, beech, metal, United States, design 1952
This three-seat sofa was designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Three Seat Sofa Designed by Michael Taylor for Baker
Located in Dallas, TX
Early and scarcely seen three-seat sofa with fixed back cushions and flared tapering arms designed by Michael Taylor for Baker. A very comfortable sofa with incredibly clean lines. R...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Angled Sofa Model 6329a by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Heavy Boucle
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
An angular sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, model 6329a. Recently upholstered in heavy white boucle with a contrasting bright white cotton piping. Great angles and subtle ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Cotton
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk Chair (1960's)
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk Chair (1960's)
Base: Solid walnut with Shepard double-wheel casters
Features: Tilt, swivel, and lock mechanism
Design Details: Button-tufted leather...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover one of Edward Wormley's most famous and elegant chairs. A timeless masterpiece, The Captain Chair. We have fully restored this iconic piece to its original splendor, highlighting the beautiful polished brass, cane back, and curved wood frame. The seat has been meticulously reupholstered in Holland & Sherry performance fabric, ensuring both durability and sophistication. Elevate your space with a piece that embodies the essence of mid-century modern luxury. Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Important Edward Wormley For Dunbar Drop-Leaf Desk in Tawi Walnut & Steel 1950s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Before this desk was built in the early 1950s, top-class American furniture design was typically unrecognizable compared to the mid century design that exploded in the late 1950s. Across the pond in Europe, the mid century revolution had already happened, yielding huge success in the form of designers and architects like Ettore Sottsass and many more. This inspired Dunbar to produce this desk: one of the most conservatively designed Dunbar models ever at the time. Then, it probably looked incredibly sleek and handsome. Now, it stands as a piece of history not only for Dunbar, but for American design as a whole.
In classic Dunbar fashion, the construction of the desk is absolutely in the top of its class. Known for overbuilt pieces, this desk takes it to another level. A frame of black enameled square tubular steel supports a mahogany cabinet with four drawers of the same material, attached with beautiful solid brass hardware. The top is of a rare form of walnut called tawi, which has an interesting grain structure that's visibly more smooth than figured walnut, and is secured to the base with no less than 12 high-quality brass screws. The hinges for the drop side are also uncessesarily intricate, and feature exceptional stability and smoothness. When the drop side is extended, it feels like a perfect natural extension of the main work surface. To top it all off, the drop side has sliding support panel on the underside made of solid rosewood, one of the most expensive and premium woods. Signed in the interior of the second drawer with a metal label. An extraordinary construction for an extraordinary piece of history.
In good condition. Top has been refinished and is ready for another generation of use. Structurally excellent. Drawers slide smoothly with almost no dip when extended. Drop side is sturdy and hinges feel great.
If desired, we can restore this desk even more. We can repaint the frame black, we can refinish the cabinet, polish brass, etc. As it stands, it has a nice original patina that adds to the character of the desk. Let us know what you'd likle to see! We have decades of experience restoring vintage furniture...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Oasis Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Very Rare. Priced for Reupholstery.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare, Iconic "Oasis Sofa" designed by Edward Wormley and manufactured by Dunbar, 1950s. Super stylish curved design that's both functional and comfortable. This ultra rare example ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Midcentury Side End Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar midcentury Side End Table
This side table measures: 21 wide x 21 deep x 22.5 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored v...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Edward Wormley A-Frame Armchair for Dunbar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dark walnut "A-Frame" armchair with tapered legs and brass capped feet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA, c.1960s. The seat cushion has been reupholstered with a sage green mohair - ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Glass Front Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern glass front bookcase or display cabinet
By Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture
USA, 1950s
Bleached mahogany, with glass front doors and orig...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley Dunbar Channel Back Settee ca' 1940's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare and unusual settee By Edward Wormley for Dunbar ca' 1940's. Distinguishing feature is the channel back, mahogany legs, heavy construction-with hand tied springs, built to last.
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany, Rosewood
Early Set of 5 Edward Wormley Riemerschmid Chairs, Dunbar Furniture, 1947
Located in Culver City, CA
Set your sights on these absolutely stunning, gloriously reupholstered, and ridiculously stylish chairs designed by none other than Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture, of Berne, Ind...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar 'Long John' Bench, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
Elegant and versatile, this Long John Bench by Edward Wormley for Dunbar has been fully restored by Stamford Modern. Crafted from solid walnut, its sleek profile highlights timeless ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Twill, Walnut
Edward Wormley Dunbar Mid Century Modern Walnut High Back Lounge Chair & Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut Frame High Back Lounge Chair and Ottoman. Item features an angled stretcher base, solid wood frame, beautiful wood grain, original label, clean moder...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Mid Century Elm Magazine Library Table
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent mid century elm magazine library table
The table measures: 25 wide x 16 deep x 26.25 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Elm
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Elliptical Conference / Dining Table
Located in Denton, TX
Edward Wormley for dunbar walnut elliptical conference / dining table. Extra long oval table that can be used in a large dining room or conference room.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Edward Wormley for Drexel Walnut Office File Cabinets
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of handsome, walnut, office, filing cabinets by Edward Wormley for Drexel roll on casters with front and top loading, drawer and hanging file storage. One cabinet is shallower a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Rare Model #4907 Sofas by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Circa 1950's
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your living space with this exceptional pair of sofas attributed to iconic mid-century designer Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. Crafted in the 1950s, these sofas embody ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Daybed in Mahogany, Brass, and Blue-Grey Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, daybed, mahogany, reupholstered fabric, brass-plated aluminum, United States, 1950s.
This rare design by Edward Wormley exemplifies his commitment to crea...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Eleven Drawer Dresser, Circa 1950s
Located in Peabody, MA
Eleven drawer dresser, consisting of a row of three shallow drawers, over eight graduated drawers, designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, ca. 1950s.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Leather
Mid-century Modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, seating, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Cassina, Fabio Ltd, Knoll, and Edward Wormley. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.