Dunbar Tables
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
Clean-Line End Table in Teak by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Clean-line end table in teak by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American, 1950s. (Dunbar metal tag on bottom).
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Teak
Set of 3 Edward Wormley for Dunbar Iron
Wood Nesting Tables
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 3 American Mid-Century nesting tables with finished wooden plank tops resting on iron frames. (EDWARD WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR FURNITURE COMPANY)(PRICED AS Set)
Wear to finish.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Tables
Materials
Iron
Edward Wormley Side Table with Metal Detail by Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Highland, IN
In classic Wormley fashion, this walnut side table has very refined, subtle details. In this case the cut-away corners have a channel running down the legs with an inset metal detail...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Metal
Occasional Wedge Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, C. 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Westport, CT
The rarely found Wedge end table designed by Edward Wormely for Dunbar, circa 1950-1959. Executed in walnut, features leather-wrapped feet. completely ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Edward Wormley Dubar off White Leather Top Dark Walnut Cocktail Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Westport, CT
Edward Wormley for Dunbar large round off-white leather too dark walnut base cocktail table, with gold metal tag to underside. Model 5219 Dunbar catalog.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Coffee Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar mid century coffee table
This table measures: 28 wide x 28 deep x 26 inches high
All pieces of furnitur...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Wood
Modern Sculptural Chrome and Glass Round Table by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Toledo, OH
Flat bar Modernist sculptural chrome and glass round table by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar. Glass is 0.5" thick. Chairs in last photo are shown for scale. Minor surface scratches. Chrom...
Category
1960s North American Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Chrome
$1,800 Sale Price
28% Off
Dunbar Walnut Coffee or End Table Model # 3374 by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Elegant Dunbar walnut coffee or end table with triangle legs and black polished laminate top, model # 3374 designed by Edward Wormley.
Original sticker with serial number under the...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Set of 2 Cantilever End Tables by Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
A set of two cantilever top end tables--one with shelf and the other without—for a less "matched" look. Made by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. USA, circa 1950.
Made of mahogany and pr...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Dunbar Nesting Console Tables
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic pair of nesting console tables by Dunbar. Both consoles can stand alone or be nestled into each other. Great modular set. Rare two ton...
Category
1950s American Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Formica, Walnut
$6,500 / set
Dunbar 1970s Ebonised Walnut Brass Stretcher Set of 3 Nesting Side End Tables
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture, Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Dunbar 1970s Ebonised Walnut Brass Stretcher Set of 3 Nesting Side End Tables MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Tables
Materials
Brass
Dunbar Walnut Marble Top Tables Sheaf of Wheat Base Mid-Century Modern Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid century modern walnut and marble sheaf of wheat table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Removeable new marble top. Two are available. Price reflects one table. Dimensions: 24" diamet...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Modern Dunbar Tables
Materials
Walnut
$1,650 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Mid-Century Modern "Long John" Coffee Table By Edward Wormley For Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long, low, mid-century modern, "Long John" coffee table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar features a beautifully grained, walnut paneled top with upturned edges and bentwood hairpin legs....
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Tables
Materials
Walnut
Edward Wormley Dunbar Berne Indiana Bentwood glass top side table mid century
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Sleek ell crafted bentwood base side table with glass top.
Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Tables
Materials
Bentwood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Two Tier Coffee Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Two Tier Coffee Table
This table measures: 48 wide x 27.75 deep x 22 inches high
Restor...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Tables
Materials
Wood
Edward Wormley Janus Occasional #5630 Walnut and Sap Walnut Table for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Lynn, MA
Edward Wormley Janus Occasional Table for Dunbar. Cataloged as #5630 table. Striking grain pattern and color. Bottom shelf supported underneath by subtle brass supports. Octagonal s...
Category
20th Century American Dunbar Tables
Materials
Brass
Uncommon Edward Wormley for Dunbar Flip Top Coffee Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Flip top coffee table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. In a dark espresso finish with brass capped feet. Table top starts at a 27” by 18” s...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Tables
Materials
Brass
Burl Elm Pentagonal Coffee Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pentagonal coffee table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1970.
Burl elm wood table top with walnut trim and a walnut base.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Dunbar Mid-Century Ebonised Walnut Checker Pattern Side End Table Stand Mint!
By Dunbar Furniture, Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Dunbar Mid Century Modern ebonised walnut checker pattern side end table stand mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Tables
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Large Square Lamp End Tables by Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of large Mid-Century Modern Dunbar lamp end tables or nightstands.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Tables
$6,400 / set
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Brass and Mahogany Nesting Table Set
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar mid century brass and mahogany nesting table set
The table measure: 28 wide x 20 deep x 22.25 inches high; the nesting tables measure 13 wide x 17.5 deep...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley "Janus" Occasional Tables with Natzler Tiles for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Extraordinary and rare, a pair of oversized Dunbar occasional tables in walnut and brass with 36 inlaid, glazed earthenware handmade circular jade tiles executed by Gertrud and Otto ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
$25,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany and Brass Side End Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany and Brass Side End Table
22 wide x 28 deep x 22.25 high
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FREE RESTORATION: When you purchase a piece ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar “Sheaf of Wheat” Marble Top Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sheaf of Wheat Marble Coffee Table Signed
Classic and timeless design by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, "Sheaf of Wheat" coffee table/side ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Tables
Materials
Marble
Edward Wormley End Table by Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Highland, IN
A beautifully detailed table with great proportions, this Ed Wormley end table by Dunbar features a walnut case and shelf supported by mahogany leg...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cocktail Table with Brass Stretcher, 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
We have fully restored this beautiful cocktail table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. It has a mahogany frame and a walnut top, a shelf underneath the top and a brass stretcher that sur...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Tables
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley Dunbar Mahogany, Brass and Walnut Nesting Tables
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Toledo, OH
Mahogany and walnut nesting tables by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Square brass supports. Very nice condition with light oxidation on brass. Main table measures 20" x 28" x 22" tall. T...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Modern Dunbar Tables
Materials
Walnut
$2,535 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut Occasional Table
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Toledo, OH
Two tier espresso finished walnut with brass square stock/stretcher occasional table. Very nice to excellent condition. Measures: 28" depth x 48" W x 22" H.
Category
20th Century North American Modern Dunbar Tables
Materials
Walnut
$2,437 Sale Price
35% Off
Dunbar Lacquered Square Side Table
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Hudson, NY
Simple lines and classic proportions make this square side table classic Dunbar. Made in the 1960s by the Indiana-based Dunbar Furniture company, the table is made of hardwood and fi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Early Elegant Custom Edward Wormley Console for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant Wormley console with 9 x 9 travertine marble tile insets to form one long marble rectangular form. Most likely a custom form. This console bares the early green Dunbar label.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Tables
Materials
Wood
Bronze and Rosewood Pedestal/Table by Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
A large-scale pedestal made of solid bronze with inset rosewood top. Manufactured by Dunbar.
Category
1960s Vintage Dunbar Tables
End Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Edward Wormley End Table By Dunbar In Walnut Case And Shelf Supported By Mahogany Legs With Round Carpet Caster Feet And Rosewood And Brass Drawer Pull.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Cube End Tables by Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Mid-Century Modern end or side tables by Dunbar Furniture in an espresso brown lacquered finish.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Oak
$2,650 / set
Versatile Set of Coffee Table and Two Side Tables by Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Versatile set of coffee table and two side tables by Dunbar (with original sticker).
The measurements below are for the coffee table.
Each sid...
Category
1950s American Vintage Dunbar Tables
Materials
Wood
Dunbar tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Dunbar tables 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 tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original tables by Dunbar were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider tables by Paul McCobb, Edward Wormley, and Knoll. Prices for Dunbar tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $995 and can go as high as $39,900, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,800.
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Questions About Dunbar Tables
- 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.
- 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.