Dunbar Bedroom Furniture
American
Revered for its handcrafted and highly collectible mid-century modern sofas, coffee tables and other furnishings, Dunbar Furniture was founded in 1910 in Berne, Indiana, but it didn’t gain widespread recognition until the ’30s, following the introduction of its president to a designer who would leave an indelible mark on the company’s legacy: Edward Wormley.
After a stint at the Art Institute of Chicago, the Oswego, Illinois-born Wormley worked as an interior designer for Marshall Field’s before joining Dunbar in 1931. Initially focused on developing the company’s cheapest furniture line, which could be bought with soap coupons, he was soon leading Dunbar Furniture into a new era of residential furniture for modern American homes. He would serve as the company’s design director for over three decades, designing about 150 pieces each year.
During that time, he oversaw the production of designs in a wide range of materials, with influences ranging from Scandinavian modernism to Art Deco. There were modern upholstery pieces, like swiveling lounge chairs and low-slung sofas, and experiments with textural wood on bar carts and cabinets as well as minimal, sculptural tables and functional office furniture. A passionate collector of Tiffany Studios lamps, Wormley used their glass tiles in Dunbar tables in 1956. He also worked on the reproduction of pieces by designers such as Jean-Michel Frank and Richard Riemerschmid.
One standout Dunbar Furniture collection was Janus, introduced in the 1960s, with Austrian-born ceramicists Otto and Gertrud Natzler. These pieces see the Natzlers’ uniquely artful ceramic tiles set into several styles of wooden tables. They remain some of the most sought-after mid-century modern Dunbar pieces on the vintage market today. During the peak of his design career and, indeed, the height of Dunbar Furniture’s history, Wormley amassed a whopping 30 Good Design awards between 1950 and 1955 through the “Good Design” exhibition, hosted by the Chicago Merchandise Mart and the Museum of Modern Art. Dunbar today produces a limited selection of archival Wormley designs, but many sales of original Dunbar pieces are through the resale market.
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Creator: Dunbar
Expertly Restored - Edward J. Wormley Night Stands with Bookshelves for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
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 Dunbar Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany King Headboard w/Arm Rests, 1950
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany Headboard w/Arm Rests, 1950’s. Upholstered back and arm rests. Dunbar tag.
Measures 42.5” tall 81” wide 4” deep
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar King Size Headboard in Cane
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A lovely modern design king size headboard by Edward Miller for Dunbar. It features a solid dark brown stained mahogany frame with beautiful caning. All original and in great shape.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Edward Wormley Nightstands for Dunbar in Walnut with Mahogany Frame Ebony Pulls
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
These extraordinarily beautiful and generously proportioned nightstands were designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar and manufactured in the 1960s.
Bookmatched American walnut woodgra...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Brass
Dunbar Mid-Century French Regency Louis XVI Carved Mahogany Twin Size Headboards
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century French Regency Louis XVI style carved mahogany twin size headboards
By Edward Wormley for Dunbar
USA, Circa 1940s
Each measures: 41.75"W x 1.75"D x ...
Category
1940s American Louis XVI Vintage Dunbar Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Edward Wormley Free-Standing Queen Size Bed with Drawers
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
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 Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Brass
Dunbar Mid Century 2-Drawer Chest Nightstand
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Dunbar Mid Century 2-Drawer Chest Nightstand
This nightstand measures: 33 wide x 18 deep x 23.5 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage cond...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Metal
Dunbar Square Two Tier End Side Table Mid-Century Modern American Walnut
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern American walnut one drawer side table nighstand by Dunbar.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Rare Edward Wormley Dunbar for Modern Elegant Nightstands or End Tables
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rare and very elegant pair of nightstands or end tables designed by Edward Wormley in dark stained mahogany with travertine tops, single drawer has open circular brass pull, from his...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Pair of Teak and Mahogany Mid Century Nightstands by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This striking pair of mid-century Minimalist teak and mahogany wood nightstands features a single drawer and cubby hole, with a sleek profile designed by Edward Wormley for the Dunba...
Category
1950s Vintage Dunbar Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Teak
$2,190 Sale Price / set
31% Off
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Nightstand
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century nightstand
This nightstand measures: 23 wide x 18 deep x 23.75 inches high
All pieces of furniture can b...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century 2 Piece Cane King Headboard
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century 2 Piece Cane King Headboard
This headboard measures: 52.5 wide x 3 deep x 36.5 inches high
?All pieces of f...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Cane, Wood
Edward Wormley Pair of Twin Headboards for Dunbar 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Pair of twin headboards in mahogany with inset cane by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1950's (original Dunbar paper label on back). The fr...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Dunbar Square Lamp or Side Table
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice Mid-Century Modern square Dunbar side or end table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Bedroom Furniture
Ed Wormley Dunbar NEW Solid Linen Upholstery Ebonized Mahogany King Headboard
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Ed Wormley Dunbar NEW Solid Linen Upholstery Ebonized Mahogany King Headboard MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Ebonized King Size Headboard, Newly Refinished
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern king size headboard
By Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture
USA, 1950s
Newly ebonized mahogany, with unique louvered Front Design.
...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar American Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Headboard
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce Mid-Century Modern mahogany headboard with rattan caning designed by Edward Wormley (American, 1907-1995) for Dunbar. Stamped plaque to eac...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Nightstand, 1960
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Nightstand, 1960’s. Original great condition with 4 leuvered drawers, velvet lined jewelry divider in top drawer and base is wrapped in leather.
Measures 2...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Leather, Velvet, Wood
Dunbar Mid-Century French Regency Louis XVI Carved Mahogany Twin Size Headboards
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century French Regency Louis XVI style carved mahogany twin size headboards
By Edward Wormley for Dunbar
USA, Circa 1940s
Each measures: 41.75"W x 1.75"D x ...
Category
1940s American Louis XVI Vintage Dunbar Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cane Headboard Full Size
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for efficient shipping to your zip.
Cane Headboad designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Full Size.
Category
1970s Vintage Dunbar Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Co. King-Size Mahogany Louver Headboard
By Breaad, Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century American king-size headboard with unique horizontal louvered panels of light mahogany extending the width of the bed. (EDWARD WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR FURNITURE COMPANY)
Wear ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Early Edward Wormley Step End Tables / Nightstands for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Early Edward Wormley step end tables for Dunbar.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Wood
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Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut and Brass Nightstands or End Tables, Pair
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Pair NIghtstands /End Tables by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. SolidTeak, English Oak
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H 25.25 in W 16 in D 13 in
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Dunbar bedroom furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Dunbar bedroom furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Dunbar bedroom furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original bedroom furniture by Dunbar were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider bedroom furniture by George Nelson, Thomasville, and John Stuart. Prices for Dunbar bedroom furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,400 and can go as high as $22,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,545.
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Questions About Dunbar Bedroom Furniture
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To identify Dunbar furniture, search your piece for maker's markings. Some pieces feature a D-shaped metal tag, while others bear a metal plaque with the brand name etched on its surface, with or without the company's location: Berne, Indiana. Dunbar also branded its name onto the wood frames of certain furnishings. Upholstered pieces will most likely have the brand name on a label sewn onto a cushion. If you have difficulty locating a maker's mark, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer will assist you. Shop a variety of Dunbar furniture on 1stDibs.
- Where is Dunbar Furniture made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Dunbar furniture is made in High Point, North Carolina. The original location of the company was Berne, Indiana. Its relocation occurred after Currey Co. bought Dunbar from founder James Wormley in 1970. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Dunbar furniture.