Edward Wormley
American, 1907 - 1995
Edward J. Wormley (1907–1995) was a leading American furniture designer whose work helped shape mid-century modern interiors. Born near Chicago, he studied briefly at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago before beginning his career at the interior design studio of Marshall Field & Company. A transformative trip to Paris in 1930 brought him into contact with modernist architect Le Corbusier and Art Deco designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, experiences that greatly influenced his aesthetic.
In 1931, Wormley joined the Dunbar Furniture Corporation in Indiana, eventually becoming its Director of Design and collaborating for over three decades. There, he crafted furniture lines that blended refined materials, elegant surfaces, and clean yet comfortable forms. His designs often referenced historical motifs while translating them into a modern vernacular, making them accessible and stylish without sacrificing craftsmanship.
Wormley’s pieces gained widespread recognition: they were featured in the “Good Design” exhibitions, acquired by major museums, and became staples of high-end interior design. Today, his furniture remains highly sought after by collectors, admired for its timeless sophistication, material quality, and balanced vision between tradition and innovation.
In 1931, Wormley joined the Dunbar Furniture Corporation in Indiana, eventually becoming its Director of Design and collaborating for over three decades. There, he crafted furniture lines that blended refined materials, elegant surfaces, and clean yet comfortable forms. His designs often referenced historical motifs while translating them into a modern vernacular, making them accessible and stylish without sacrificing craftsmanship.
Wormley’s pieces gained widespread recognition: they were featured in the “Good Design” exhibitions, acquired by major museums, and became staples of high-end interior design. Today, his furniture remains highly sought after by collectors, admired for its timeless sophistication, material quality, and balanced vision between tradition and innovation.
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Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tet-a-Tete
H 27 in W 81 in D 28 in
$ 15,000
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Edward Wormley Bracket-Back Three-Seat Sofa for Dunbar
H 28 in W 85 in D 31 in
$ 12,495
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Stylish Petite Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut Sofa Miid-Century
H 27 in W 87 in D 30 in
$ 4,930
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Edward Wormley "New York" Sofa Version 5316 for DUX, Sweden 1950s
H 30.31 in W 90.16 in D 31.5 in
$ 14,725
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Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Sofa in Raf Simons Velvet with Leather Trim
H 31 in W 102 in D 48 in
$ 34,000
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Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Sofas in Raf Simons Velvet with Leather Trim
H 31 in W 102 in D 48 in
$ 68,000
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Large La Gondola Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
H 32 in W 110 in D 322 in
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Edward Wormley - La Gondola Sofa – Tufted Upholstery
H 32 in W 112 in D 31 in
$ 16,000
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Edward Wormley for Dunbar Green and Beige Striped Upholstered Three-Seat Sofa
H 29 in W 85 in D 32 in
$ 14,800
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Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Vinyl Leopard Print Upholstered Three Seat Sofa
H 30 in W 93 in D 35 in
$ 25,500
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Mid-Century Walnut & Platinum Velvet Tete-A-Tete by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
H 27 in W 80 in D 27 in
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Edward Wormley for Dunbar Brown Tufted Floating Three-Seat Sofa
H 27 in W 91 in D 31 in
$ 16,400
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Edward Wormley "New York" Sofa Version 5316 for DUX, Sweden 1950s
H 30.31 in W 90.16 in D 31.5 in
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Edward Wormley
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection Angle Sofa in Blue Mohair
H 29 in W 80 in D 45 in
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Edward Wormley for Dunbar Oasis Sofas in Ivory Boucle First Generation 1930s
H 37 in W 92 in D 32 in
Edward Wormley
Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa, Model 131
H 28 in W 60 in D 30 in
$ 7,800
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