Edward Wormley Seating
American, 1907-1995
As the longtime director of design for the Dunbar furniture company, Edward Wormley was, along with such peers as George Nelson at Herman Miller Inc., and Florence Knoll of Knoll Inc., one of the leading forces in bringing modern design into American homes in the mid-20th century. Not an axiomatic modernist, Wormley deeply appreciated traditional design, and consequently his vintage seating, storage cabinets, bar carts and other work has an understated warmth and a timeless quality that sets it apart from other furnishings of the era.
Wormley was born in rural Illinois and as a teenager took correspondence courses from the New York School of Interior Design. He later attended the Art Institute of Chicago but ran out of money for tuition before he could graduate. Marshall Field hired Wormley in 1930 to design a line of reproduction 18th-century English furniture; the following year he was hired by the Indiana-based Dunbar, where he quickly distinguished himself. It was a good match.
Dunbar was an unusual firm: it did not use automated production systems; its pieces were mostly hand-constructed. For his part, Wormley did not use metal as a major component of furniture; he liked craft elements such as caned seatbacks, tambour drawers, or the woven-wood cabinet fronts seen on his Model 5666 sideboard of 1956. He designed two lines for Dunbar each year — one traditional, one modern — until 1944, by which time the contemporary pieces had become the clear best sellers.
Many of Wormley’s signature pieces — chairs, sofas, tables and more — are modern interpretations of traditional forms. His 1946 Riemerschmid Chair — an example is in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art — recapitulates a late 19th-century German design. The long, slender finials of his Model 5580 dining chairs are based on those of Louis XVI chairs; his Listen-to-Me Chaise (1948) has a gentle Rococo curve; the “Precedent” line that Wormley designed for Drexel Furniture in 1947 is a simplified, pared-down take on muscular Georgian furniture. But he could invent new forms, as his Magazine table of 1953, with its bent wood pockets, and his tiered Magazine Tree (1947), both show. And Wormley kept his eye on design currents, creating a series of tables with tops that incorporate tiles and roundels by the great modern ceramicists Otto and Gertrud Natzler.
As the vintage items on 1stDibs demonstrate, Edward Wormley conceived of a subdued sort of modernism, designing furniture that fits into any decorating scheme and does not shout for attention.
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Creator: Edward Wormley
Pair Janus Wing Chairs and Ottomans by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare set of "Janus" wing chairs and ottomans designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. One of his most iconic designs! In the Janus Collection Wormley modernized the lines of eighteen...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
1950s Edward Wormley Dunbar Green Wool Sofa model 5138 Mahogany Base (2 avail)
By Edward Wormley
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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating
Materials
Wool, Mahogany
Eight Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Expertly Restored.
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating
Materials
Mohair, Mahogany
Edward Wormley Brass Bench for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sophisticated brass square frame bench designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Very good original condition, Model #5428.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
Ottoman Measurements:
29.25 length
25.25 depth
17.25 height
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Seating
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
Pair of 1950
s Edward Wormley for Drexel "Precedent Collection" Slipper Chairs
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of 1950s Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley slipper chairs for Drexel , part of his Precedent Collection. The silver elm frames have been ebonized at some point, and reupholstere...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Elm
Dunbar Wing Back Janus Chair and Ottoman by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully restored wing back Janus lounge chair and ottoman designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Refinished walnut bases and reupholstered in Holly Hunt / Royal Alpaca / Graph...
Category
1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Seating
Materials
Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa, 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Hamburg, PA
A classic Bracket Back Sofa #5497 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Edward Wormley always saw furniture as expressions of personality and as a paired-down concept for detail of architect...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Dunbar Single Arm Sofa Designed by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a wonderful example of a period sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. Circa 1960s, it is a single left arm sofa and sits on two wood runne...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Four Alexandria Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Elegant Modern at Its Best
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of 4 Alexandria Chairs designed by Edward Wormley. One of Wormley's most coveted designs. These can be used as dining / kitchen chairs, game table chairs or side chairs in any ro...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Edward Wormley Model 5701 Lounge Chair
Ottoman
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Highland, IN
This spectacular design by Ed Wormley from his Janus collection for Dunbar, the model 5701 lounge chair and ottoman is a generous chair with a relaxing, deep seat and sumptuous cushi...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
$10,000 / set
Rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 251 Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully newly upholstered in Donghia velvet, color "Whiskey". Great for you living room, family room or office. A comfortable, relaxing swivel chair with great styling.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Long John
Bench, C. 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Seating
Materials
Twill, Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain Chairs
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
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 Edward Wormley Seating
Materials
Brass
$14,000 / set
Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
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 Edward Wormley Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair Janus Lounge Chairs, 1957
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair Janus Series Lounge Chairs, 1957. Original upholstery. Front legs have a beautiful carved pattern.
Measure 30.5" wide 25" deep 26" tall, seat heig...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Edward Wormley Model 4907 Sofa by Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Highland, IN
n our opinion, this Ed Wormely design for Dunbar is one of the most spectacular sofas ever made. Modern, classic, and timeless... this form transcends styles, genres and eras. Nine f...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Sofas in Raf Simons Velvet w/ Leather
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
An outstanding pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Model 6329 Angle sofas newly upholstered in a Raf Simons teal velvet with leather trim.
Conceived in 1957, The Janus sofa wa...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa in Holly Hunt Mohair
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A classic clean lined sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. We have updated with Great Plains Mohair by Holly Hunt.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Vanity Swivel Chair By Edward Wormley For Drexel
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This swivel vanity chair was designed by American designer Edward Wormley for Drexel's notable Precedent line, one of the few collections Edward Wormley produced outside of his work ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Seating
Materials
Mohair, Mahogany
Set of Four Edward Wormley Dining Chairs for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
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 Edward Wormley Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut, Velvet
$14,000 / set
Dunbar Slipper Chair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
slipper chair by Edward Wormley for Dubar. Button tufted tight seat and back in ivory boucle. Wood base refinished in dark walnut
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Seating
Materials
Wood
$2,240 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Benches by Edward Wormely for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of benches model 5002 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Stools are constructed of walnut and have been professionally restored in a medium walnut finish, both have been newly uphols...
Category
Mid-20th Century Edward Wormley Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$7,400 / set
Wing Chair by Edward Wormley with Ottoman
By Edward Wormley
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 Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating
Materials
Linen, Mahogany
$30,000 / set
Edward Wormley for Dunbar - Mid Century Angled Sofa - Model 5305
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Decatur, GA
Large angled sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950s. Model 5305. White oak legs with brass sabots.
New foam and taupe linen blend upholstery. Excellent condition.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating
Materials
Linen, Oak
Edward Wormley Dining Chairs for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in San Francisco, CA
Edward Wormley design for Dunbar set of six mahogany and cane dining chairs, comprising five side and one armchair. Perfectly refinished...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
$8,800 / set
Edward Wormley 1950s Mid-Century Designed Dunbar for Modern 3 Seat Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
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 Edward Wormley Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany and Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany and Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Each chair measures: 23.75 wide x 22 deep x 30.5 inches high, with a seat height of 19 and arm height/chair clea...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
Edward Wormley Sectional Sofa for Dunbar, 1960s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Hamburg, PA
A classic Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1960's USA. This two-piece sectional sofa has the stately mahogany bracket back design that sets this Edward Wormley sofa apart. This sofa has vi...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Executive Chair 1965
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Executive Chair 1965
This stunning executive chair designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar features a solid oiled walnut...
Category
1960s American Vintage Edward Wormley Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Sofa By Edward Wormley For Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This mid-century modern sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture has been updated with a new single streamlined seat cushion. The Dunbar frame, circa 1950s, features a long low, f...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Seating
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Edward Wormley Lounge Chair in Moss Green Wool Upholstery
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar lounge chair with unique setback front legs, and clad in moss green wool upholstery. Extremely comfortable with deep seat cushion and slight angle of the th...
Category
1950s American Vintage Edward Wormley Seating
Materials
Wood, Wool
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Early Wingback Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c. 1940s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
An extremely rare pair of early wingback chairs model no. 1038 designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1940s. This set delivers an architectural silhouette - a tall back boasts ...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Edward Wormley Dining Armchair for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walnut dining armchair with splayed back legs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA, c.1960s. The seat cushion has been newly reupholstered in a Pierre Frey textured fabric - a perfect t...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Chaise Longue Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Brass Handled Dining Chairs - Pair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Brass Handled Dining Chairs - Pair
Each chair measures: 21.75 wide x 22 deep x 31.5 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 18 inche...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair of Janus Collection Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar – Model 5705
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Janus Collection Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar – Model 5705
An exceptional pair of all-original lounge chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, part of his ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Janus Collection lounge chairs
By Edward Wormley for Dunbar
USA, 20th Century
Ebonized sculpted walnut arms and legs with an exposed frame, and red up...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Dunbar Tete-a-Tete Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Tete-a-Tete sofa / daybed with walnut base and brass feet. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Reupholstered in Holly Hunt / Herringbone Tweed / Navy & Taupe fabric.
Category
1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Mahogany and Cane Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of mahogany lounge chairs with cane panels. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category
1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1953
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A set of dining chairs with exposed walnut frames supporting floating laminated seats and sculptural back rests, both covered in vintage upholstery. Designed in 1953 as a component o...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar model 4623 Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare model 4623 sofa with bleached mahogany base designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully restored and reupholstered in mohair.
Category
1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Seating
Materials
Mohair
Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Oasis
Sofa in Camel Wool
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
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 Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
No. 4735 Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
No. 4735 Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Bleached mahogany, fabric. A great model that rarely comes up on the se...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
$4,600 / item
"Long John" Coffee Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Westport, CT
Introducing the epitome of mid-century elegance: the "Long John" Coffee Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, meticulously restored to its original glory by Stamford Modern. Crafted wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Seating
Materials
Walnut
Roger Lee Sprunger for Dunbar Elegant Leather Office Chairs 10 Available
By Roger Sprunger, Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Hudson, NY
10 available-
Priced per chair
Absolutely stunning butter soft leather Roger Sprunger for Dunbar office chairs on smooth gliding casters.
All original chairs are in very good condit...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of Six rare Panel Back #6337 Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A comfortable set of six dining chairs having gently curved solid wood panel backs and upholstered seats resting on ebonized walnut frames.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Edward Wormley For Drexel Precedent Bench With Upholstered Seat ca
1950
s
By Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic and timeless Edward Wormley upholstered bench for Drexel Precedent line, model 200-2, ca' 1950's. Newly restored in natural, clear finish showing the wood grain and new uph...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Elm
Pair of Edward Wormley Dunbar Love Seats Sofas Jack Lenor Larsen
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Excellent pair of Edward Wormley designed for Dunbar love seat sofas. They retain their original Jack Lenor Larsen velvet fabric in close to excellent...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
La Gondola Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Expertly Restored, Gray Mohair
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Kansas City, MO
Edward Wormley's famous La Gondola sofa. One of the best sofa designs of the entire modern design movement. Expertly refinished and reupholstered in a light to medium grey mohair. Pl...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Edward Wormley
Long John
Bench for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 1946 design by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, the bench, lovingly termed the “Long John" has a low profile with walnut segmented, tongue-and-groove construction atop four hairpin legs ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating
Materials
Ash, Walnut
A Pair Of Wormley Dunbar Chairs From The Janus Collection Ca
1960
s
By Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of classic armchairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. From the Janus collection model #484. Walnut legs, exposed on the back.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Long Bermuda Bench By Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Classic and elegant "Bermuda" bench by Edward Wormley for Dunbar ca' 1950's. This is the hard to find long version. Reupholstered in patinated leather with brass nail heads.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Dunbar Set of 10 Dining Chairs with White Painted Mahogany Frames
Cocoa Bouclé
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Elegance and sophistication emanate from this sexy set of 10 mid century modern dining chairs hailing from the 1940s by top furniture maker Dunbar and designer Edward Wormley. Luxuri...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar no. 4756 wing shaped sofa in Mohair and Brass
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
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 Edward Wormley Seating
Materials
Brass
Dunbar Wingback Chairs Designed by Edward Wormley in a Custom Cartier Textile
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of early and important wing back chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Professionally restored with new foam, new springs, down-filled seat cushions and upholstered in a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Edward Wormley Dunbar Mid Century Modern Walnut High Back Lounge Chair
Ottoman
By Edward Wormley
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 Edward Wormley Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Edward Wormley Dunbar Channel Back Settee ca
1940
s
By Edward Wormley
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 Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edward Wormley Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany, Rosewood
Four Dunbar Alexandria Chairs by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare set of four Dunbar Alexandria occasional chairs, model 6004, designed by Edward Wormley. Beautifully restored and upholstered in leather.
Category
1950s Vintage Edward Wormley Seating
Materials
Walnut
$38,000 / set
Set of Six Edward Wormley Mid Century Dunbar Dining Chairs Circa 1940-50’s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Bernville, PA
Set of six Mid Century Dunbar dining chairs from the late 1940’s early 1950’s by Edward Wormley. The set is in excellent original condition. Beautiful reddish pink velour upholstery...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Seating
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Edward Wormley seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Edward Wormley seating 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 Edward Wormley seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Edward Wormley 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 seating by Dunbar, Milo Baughman, and Adrian Pearsall. Prices for Edward Wormley seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $760 and can go as high as $119,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $8,500.
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- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Edward Wormley used a variety of materials over the course of his career. Among them were laminated wood, brass, marble and silk. Not an axiomatic modernist, Wormley deeply appreciated traditional design, and consequently, his vintage seating, storage cabinets, bar carts and other work have an understated warmth and a timeless quality that sets them apart from other furnishings of the era. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Edward Wormley furniture.
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Edward Wormley Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Edward Wormley Cabinets
Edward Wormley Dining Room Tables