Dunbar Center 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
Edward Wormley Dunbar Center Table Tiered Square Mid Century 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A Mid-Century mahogany center table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture of Berne, Indiana. 1950s. Absolutely square, height, width and depth all match. The square top has...
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Wormley Game Table for Dunbar, Solid Walnut
Olive Burlwood
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Edward Wormley Game Table for Dunbar, Solid Walnut & Olive Burlwood
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Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Brass Glass Coffee Table Clean!
By Roger Sprunger, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern brass glass coffee table Clean!
Glass measuring 3/4 inches in thickness.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Center Tables
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley Dunbar Burl Olive Pedestal Accent Drum Table 6302F Mid Century
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Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar Burl Wood Pedestal Accent Drum Table 6302F. Item features a beautiful faceted columnar exterior, figured burl wood grain veneer, and the ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Center Tables
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Dunbar Zebra Wood Square Side Lamp Occasional Coffee Table Stand Mint!
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Dunbar Zebra wood square side lamp occasional coffee table stand mint!
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Early Dunbar Square Leather and Wood Coffee Table Faux Gold Tortoise Finish
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Early Dunbar square leather and wood coffee table faux gold tortoise finish.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Center Tables
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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.
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$6,400 / set
Tall Round Center Coffee Table Chrome and Glass
By Roger Sprunger, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern chrome and glass round coffee table by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar. This table is 22" higher which higher then usu...
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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.
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Dunbar center tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Dunbar center 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 center tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original center tables 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 center tables by Pace Collection, Henredon, and John Widdicomb. Prices for Dunbar center tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,600 and can go as high as $6,400, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,000.
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Questions About Dunbar Center 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.