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.
Find a collection of authentic vintage Dunbar Furniture today on 1stDibs.
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany Credenza
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany Credenza This credenza measures: 61.5 wide x 18 deep x 32.25 inches high Fair Vintage Condition - Finish Is Rough. Chips and Scratche...
Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Janus Group Ottoman, circa 1955
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Janus Group Ottoman, circa 1955 – Reupholstered Tufted Pillow-Top with Splayed Mahogany Legs Description An iconic mid-century design by Edward Wormley for...
Upholstery, Walnut
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...
Brass
Edward Wormley Square Coffee or Cocktail Parsons Table for Dunbar Model #4475
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950s, midcentury modern American square-top coffee or cocktail table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture in Berne, Indiana, USA. Timeless Parsons style design in a...
Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Two Tone Dresser in Mahogany and Rosewood Circa 1960s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Peabody, MA
Three drawer dresser by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with two-tone contrasting Honduran mahogany drawer fronts, top and sides, and rosewood trimmed case, circa 1960s.
Mahogany, Rosewood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tet-a-Tete
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Iconic Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tet-a-Tete. Ready for fabric of your choice. Mahogany legs with brass caps, Dunbar decking.
Brass
Edward Wormley Rosewood Occasional Table for Dunbar with Murano Glass Tile Top
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar solid Brazilian Rosewood occasional table with green Murano Glass mosaic tile top and brass banding. Retains green rectangular Dunbar metal label. A ve...
Cut Glass, Rosewood
Vintage Dunbar Loveseat W/Original Upholstery
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
Make a bold statement with this vintage circa 1970s Dunbar loveseat, a perfect blend of iconic design and playful sophistication. Upholstered in its amazing original Dunbar fabric, t...
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Edward Wormley Lounge Chair for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
A rather scarce lounge chair form to come to market by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Brass Legs mounted to underside. Solid chair with good weight. Original upholstery. Best to plan t...
Brass
$12,000
Edward Wormley Dunbar Sofa
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley Dunbar sofa can be paired as a sectional with matching chaise longue 5525 we have offered in another listing.
Upholstery
La Gondola Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Expertly Restored, Gray Mohair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
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...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Lydia dePolo and Jack Dunbar for Dunbar Mid Century Lounge Chairs – Pair
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lydia dePolo and Jack Dunbar for Dunbar Mid Century Lounge Chairs – Pair Each chair measures: 27.5 wide x 28 deep x 31.5 high, with a sea...
Upholstery, Wood
Dunbar Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
A Dunbar lounge chair and ottoman model 484 designed by Roger Sprunger. Fully restored and reupholstered
Walnut
Edward Wormley, Cabinet, Walnut, USA, 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable walnut wardrobe or cabinet designed by Edward Wormley and produced by Dunbar, Berne, Indiana, USA, c. 1950s. Interior has glass shelving and backside has round air grids ...
Walnut
Floating Edward Wormley for Dunbar Executive Extending Desks, 1970s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Antwerp, BE
A rare and sleek Mid-Century Modern executive desks by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. The desks features stunning solid walnut grain and sleek midcentury design. The desk is fi...
Nutwood
$4,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
Edward Wormley Ebonized Mahogany Side Tables
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Denton, TX
Edward Wormley ebonized mahogany side table with storage.
Brass
Pair of Sculptural 1970s Dunbar Chairs in Ivory Bouclé
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Sultry pair of Dunbar sculptural chairs freshly transported from the 1970s now in ivory bouclé. Created by Lydia dePolo and Jack Dunbar, these are the perfect chairs for the buyer who loves high design sculptural furniture so much, even arm chairs have to meet the mark and feed the passion. The chairs' outlines just never seem to stop. Quick u-turns encourage the eye to wander and scan the curved form. Not unlike a catsuit, our shop reimagined the pair in soft ivory bouclé with a slight stretch to hug every curve as Dunbar and dePolo intended. The bouclé texture allows for airflow and adds a welcoming soft delight to the touch. Want to see more beautiful things? Scroll down below and click "View All From Seller" or favorite our shop to get your 1stDibs on our new inventory. Photographed alongside a Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Rosewood and Mirror Chrome Console c. 1970s, a Directional Pouf Ottoman in Ivory Bouclé, and Abyss by Artist Neeka Allsup...
Bouclé, Upholstery
Wormley for Dunbar Cantilevered End Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Cantilevered end table by Wormley for Dunbar. Original condition, and finish.We have separately listed the other end table, and matching coffee ta...
Edward J Wormley Walnut Chest by Dunbar, Mid-Century Modern, USA
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century walnut cabinet with two tambour doors, the left with 4 larger pull out drawers, the right with 8 drawers of alternating size, resting on 2 U-shaped open bentwood...
Bentwood
Elegant Game Low Dinning Table Designed by Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant low game table in walnut top with mahogany base and brass accents feet, circa 1950s in its original finish very clean for its age has a nice look.
Brass
Dunbar Walnut Coffee or End Table Model # 3374 by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
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...
Laminate, Walnut
Floating Cabinets by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, C. 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Westport, CT
Elevate your interior with these exquisite mid-century floating cabinets, masterfully designed by the iconic Edward Wormley for Dunbar in the 1950s and meticulously restored to their...
Rosewood, Walnut
1965 Roger Sprunger Eight Drawer Walnut Credenza from Yamasaki Building 75x28x28
By Roger Sprunger, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an eight-drawer credenza designed by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar. This particular example was produced in 1965 and came from the Northwestern National Life Building, designed b...
Chrome
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bleached Mahogany Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Bleached Mahogany Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves This table measures: 66.25 wide x 44.25 deep x 29 inches high, with a chair clearance of...
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...
Leather, Velvet, Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Coffee Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 60 wide x 19 deep x 15.25 inches high All pieces of fu...
Wood
$3,836Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart Edward Wormley for Dunbar C1953
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous bar cart/server with a drop down top which is 27 inches and 54 when raised, shelves for bottles, cupboard for glasses and other necessities. Model # 5433 created out of waln...
Brass
Dunbar Travertine Top Sheaf of Wheat End Tables or Nightstands Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Pair of "Sheaf of Wheat" Model Side Tables, designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American, circa 1960s. The wood bases are currently being refinished and can be completed i...
Travertine
$1,600Sale Price|20% Off
Trapezoid Top Wormley For Dunbar Coffee Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Original finish Dunbar trapezoid coffee table. We are also separately offering the end tables from this set if you are interested in a full original ...
Wood
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Desk Chair
By Dunbar Furniture, Roger Sprunger
Located in Chicago, IL
Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Desk Chair, reupholstered with Spinneybeck Leather. High quality structure and mechanisms, tilt swivels and is adjustable, Label on underside Metal "D" Dunb...
Chrome
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair Janus Lounge Chairs, 1957
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
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...
Upholstery, Wood
Dunbar Wingback Chairs Designed by Edward Wormley in a Cartier Textile
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
An exceptionally rare and historically significant pair of mid-century wingback lounge chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, dating from the 1950s. This museum-quality pair h...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Edward Wormley Party Server for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
The Edward Wormley bar cart is a timeless piece of furniture that embodies both style and function. It is a versatile piece that is perfect for entertaining guests or simply enjoying...
Walnut, Pine
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. ...
Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Party Sofa Model 5407 in Black Leather
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Toledo, OH
Iconic 1950's party sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. This is the Model 5407 Chesterfield style sofa in black leather. Original leather. The wide arms and long le...
Leather
Dunbar Sheaf of Wheat side/end Table w/travertine top by Edward Wormley, 1950
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Dunbar Sheaf of Wheat side/end table w/travertine top by Edward Wormley. Original measures 30" diameter 20.25" tall
Travertine
Fine Edward Wormley Chest of Drawers / Dresser for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Milo Baughman, Dunbar Furniture, Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley Chest of Drawers / Dresser for Dunbar. Leather wrapped designer handles. Dovetailed Drawers. Incredible detailed craftsmanship. Note the fine edged outer border and th...
Walnut
Set of 6 Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cane Back Freshly Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Hudson, NY
Set of 6 freshly upholstered dining chairs model 5296 and 5297 designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Company. Stunning curved back design with sculpted back legs that are s...
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Ebonized Sheaf of Wheat Table with Glass Top
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic Sheaf of Wheat Table Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. TAble has been freshly ebonized. Brass ring and hardware gently cleaned. Replacement glass top is 3/8” thick ...
Brass
Elegant MCM Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Magazine" End or Side Table in Mahogany
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
True masterpiece, this Edward Wormley for Dunbar model # 5476A "Magazine" End or Side Table in Mahogany with original rich dark finish and brass shoes. Wormley designed this magazine...
Brass
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Credenza
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Roger Sprunger for Dunbar credenza, bronze sides with two file drawers and 3 pencil drawers. (Dunbar label inside drawer).
Bronze
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Bleached Mahogany Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Bleached Mahogany Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each chair measures: 19 wide x 23 deep x 32 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 18.25...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Matching Dresser Set in Mahogany Wood
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar matching dresser set in mahogany wood, model 5272 triple dresser 12-drawer storage with matching smaller companion four dr...
Mahogany
Dunbar Walnut Cantilever Topped End Table by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A nice single walnut topped side end table with dark ebony toned legs and stretchers and black leather wrapped leg tips . The cantilevered top presents splendidly with the other desi...
Leather, Mahogany, Walnut
Set of Six Edward Wormley Cane Dining Chairs for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A refined set of six dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, featuring dark-finished wood frames with gently curved caned backs and elegantly tapered legs. The restraine...
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
$9,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Group, Pair of End Tables on Casters 1958
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar - Janus Group Pair of End Tables on Casters, 1950s Model: 5811 Materials: Solid walnut with offset box joints, oil-finished exterior, brass key, and Dunbar ...
Brass
$4,406Sale Price|30% Off
Edward Wormley Dunbar Style Sideboard Bar 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany Credenza
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany Credenza This credenza measures: 61.5 wide x 18 deep x 32 inches high Fair Vintage Condition - Finish has a lot of wear and scratches...
Mahogany
Early Rare Edward Wormley Mahogany Coffee Table, Dunbar Furniture, 1940's
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Culver City, CA
Nestled within the exquisite realm of early mid-century modern design, this diminutive Edward Wormley coffee table for Dunbar Furniture emerges as a timeless masterpiece. Crafted fro...
Mahogany
Sculptural Chrome and Glass Coffee Table by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Roger Sprunger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural chrome and glass coffee table designed by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Furniture.
Steel, Chrome
$24,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
Two Midcentury Ebonized Walnut Woven Front Credenzas, Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Two signed Edward Wormley for Dunbar ebonized walnut woven front credenzas with brass fittings. One is a darker walnut than the other so they are not exactly matching in coloration. ...
Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Chairs in Holly Hunt Boucle'
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
We love these gorgeous chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. A hard-to-find pair! They are super comfortable. We have reupholstered these in a Holly Hunt bouclé which is pale gray. Al...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair of Armless “Morris” Settees
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Rare pair of settees designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. Settees feature an armless profile complete with two mahogany "sled" like legs. These occasionally come up in so...
Bentwood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Midcentury Side End Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, 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...
Wood
Dunbar 6 Drawers Dark Walnut Mid Century Modern High Chest Dresser MINT!
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Dunbar 6 Drawers Dark Walnut Mid Century Modern High Chest Dresser MINT!
Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Chair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Delray 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 ...
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Exceptional Pair of Ash Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c 1967
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored, expertly upholstered and comp...
Stainless Steel
Dunbar Table with Otto and Gertrude Natzler Tiles by Edward Wormley, Signed
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Kansas City, MO
Exquisite side table in African Mahogany with embedded Otto and Gertrude Natzler ceramic tiles designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Look closely at ...
Ceramic, Mahogany
Dunbar Midcentury Mahogany Console Table
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Dunbar midcentury mahogany console table This console table measures: 60 wide x 17 deep x 28 high, with a chair clearance of 25.75 inches All ...
Mahogany
$16,687Sale Price|25% Off
Rare Mid Century Modern Walnut Dresser by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Behold an exceptional treasure of design history, a vintage mid-century modern walnut dresser crafted by the iconic Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950s. This exquisite piece is an...
Metal