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Lydia dePolo and Jack Dunbar for Dunbar Mid Century Lounge Chairs – Pair
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Lydia dePolo and Jack Dunbar for Dunbar Mid Century Lounge Chairs – Pair Each chair measures: 27.5
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of 1950s high back lounge chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar features iconic Mid-Century
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Chair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Tall back lounge chair designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar furniture. Beautiful crisp lines frame
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Dunbar Lounge Chairs - Set of 2
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of vintage Dunbar Lounge Chairs. Featuring wooden frames, bent arm
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Dunbar Lounge Chairs - Set of 2
Vintage Dunbar Lounge Chairs - Set of 2
H 34.5 in W 22.5 in D 19 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection Lounge Chair
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Southampton, NJ
Janus Collection lounge chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Ebonized sculpted walnut arms and legs
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Janus Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
The Edward Wormley 5701 chair for Dunbar's Janus Collection is a true masterpiece of mid-century
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Chesterfield Lounge Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A generously proportioned and highly comfortable rare Chesterfield club chair with button tufted
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Edward Wormley Yellow Lounge Chair for Dunbar, Reupholstery Needed
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Berlin, DE
Edward Wormley Lounge Chair for Dunbar that also can be used as is but we recomend a new dress for
Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Edward Wormley Yellow Lounge Chair for Dunbar, Reupholstery Needed
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Berlin, DE
Edward Wormley Lounge Chair for Dunbar that also can be used as is but we recomend a new dress for
Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Roger Sprunger for Dunbar "Channel" Cube Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Dunbar Furniture, Roger Sprunger
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern "Channel" cube lounge chairs By Roger Sprunger for Dunbar
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar “Big Texan” Oversized Lounge Chair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A very large scale chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Chairs features large scale design, with
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Chairs in French Upholstery
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
We love these gorgeous chairs by Edward Wormely for Dunbar. A hard to find pair ! They are super
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Edward Wormley Faceted Lounge Chair with Ottoman for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley Faceted Lounge Chair with Ottoman for Dunbar. A nice compact design with the
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Y" Modernist Lounge Chairs
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Pair Dunbar Lounge Chairs designed by Edward Wormley,,Retains early 'D' metal badge label
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Wood

1960s Leather Lounge Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Dunbar leather lounge chair its frame having slightly raised sides as well a slight 'wing' effect
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of MCM Model 5936 Lounge Chairs on Casters by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of model 5936 lounge chairs on casters designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. With the
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

1950s Tufted Lounge Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An armless button tufted lounge chair of generous proportion having exposed walnut base. Model
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Lacquered Mahogany Lounge Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An uncommon pivot-back lounge chair in lacquered mahogany with vintage velvet geometric upholstery
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Pair Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Chairs Rare Form
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Fraser, MI
Lounge Chairs. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. First shown in the 1939 catalog number 2660B
Category

Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pull-Up Lounge Chairs
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar pull-up lounge chairs. Model 971 Jansus line collection
Category

Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Lounge Chairs by Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Pasadena, TX
A pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Down cushions with a
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Lounge Chairs by Dunbar
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Dunbar
H 28 in W 33.5 in D 33 in
Roger Lee Sprunger for Dunbar Pair of Cantilever Lounge Chairs
By Dunbar Furniture, Roger Sprunger
Located in Chicago, IL
Roger Lee Sprunger for Dunbar pair of cantilever lounge chairs, model 480, oakwood base structures
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Edward J. Wormley Janus Lounge Chairs for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Wayne, NJ
A set of 2 Edward J. Wormley Janus lounge chairs for Dunbar. If you are in the New Jersey , New
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Leather-Embossed Ash Lounge Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dorchester, MA
This rarely seen lounge chair, designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, sets a green leather-embossed
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Ash

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar mid century lounge chair and ottoman The lounge chair measures: 27
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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 Wormely for Dunbar. A hard to find pair ! They are super
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Scarce Large Scale Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Edward Wormley designed for Dunbar Furniture. Large scale highback lounge chairs featuring a
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Slipper Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century slipper lounge chairs, Pair Each chair measures 23 wide x 32
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1950s Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Mid-Century Modern high-back chair and ottoman set designed by Edward Wormley featuring mahogany
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Brass Leg Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A wonderful pair of chairs with accompanying ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Features a
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Expertly Restored - Edward J. Wormley Tufted Lounge Chair for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern lounge chair designed by American furniture designer, Edward J. Wormley, for
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley 5499 Lounge Chairs for Dunbar, United States, c.1960
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Edward Wormley 5499 Lounge Chairs for Dunbar, United States, c.1960. This pair has been expertly
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Handsome Pair of Vintage Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Handsome pair of Designer Lounge chairs in the manner of Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fine Chicago
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Edward J. Wormley Lounge Chair and Ottoman circa 1950s for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Edward J. Wormley lounge chair and ottoman for Dunbar circa 1950s on solid brass castors. The
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair of Lounges Chairs in Knoll Boucle
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar pair of lounges chairs in Knoll Boucle, Newly reupholstered with solid
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Expertly Restored - Edward J. Wormley Tufted Lounge Chair for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern lounge chair designed by American furniture designer, Edward J. Wormley, for
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Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Tall Man" Lounge Chair With Brass Legs
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An oversized modernist take on an iconic wingback chair by iconic designer Edward Wormley for
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Stunning Modernist Lounge Chair & Ott Oman by Roger Springer for Dunbar
By Roger Sprunger, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Modernist Lounge Chair & Ottoman designed by Roger Springer for Dunbar,, Classic style and
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1960s Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
With a nod to the immense popularity of Charles Eames's swivel lounge chair and ottoman, Wormley
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

1950's Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of 1950s armchairs and ottomans designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar have painted walnut legs
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Dunbar Lounge Chair designed by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Fraser, MI
Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category

Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

1950's Edward Wormley Dunbar Lounge Chair
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Southampton, NJ
1950s armchair designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar fully restored with new tribal influenced and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Walnut

1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar pair of leather lounge chairs no. 603 Mrs. Chair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A pair of leather lounge chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar vintage from the 1950s. These
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar 4872a Lounge Chair With Solid Aluminum Legs
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A 1950s model 4872A lounge chair designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. This chair comes
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Edward Wormley for Dunbar 1965 Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Gray Tweed
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful and super comfortable lounge chair by Dunbar. Chair has what seems to be fairly new
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Slipper Chairs
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Early Edward Wormley for Dunbar slipper chairs. Lacquered mahogany legs with newly reupholstered
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Chairs
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Pair of rare Edward Wormley Model "7211" lounge chairs, recently reupholstered in beige and gold
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair of Iconic Lounge Chairs in Laminated Ash 1954
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Pair of masterfully crafted lounge chairs model 5480 in laminated ash with caned back and brass
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Black "Channel" Chairs Designed by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Fabulous pair of over sized "Channel" cube chairs designed by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar furniture
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Lounge Chair with Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar mid century lounge chair with Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric This chair
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Lounge Chairs in Mahogany and Velvet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of diminutive lounge chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, (circa 1947, USA). Pair includes
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tilt-Back Sheridan Lounge Chair in Walnut Cane & Brass
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant lounge chair was designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in the late 1960s and was only
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Holly Hunt Great Plains
By Dunbar Furniture, Roger Sprunger
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful chair newly upholstered in Holly Hunt Great Plains Cardigan which is a boucle' with
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Curvaceous Tufted Lounge Chairs attributed to Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Curvaceous Mid Century Tufted Lounge Chairs, attributed to Edward Wormley for Dunbar
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Dunbar Wingback Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare pair of Dunbar Wingback Model 6016 lounge chairs in sculpted mahogany and woven cane
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Cane, Wood

Edward Wormley Teardrop Chairs for Dunbar, Model 5106
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in San Francisco, CA
Edward Wormley design "Teardrop" lounge chairs, Model 5106 for Dunbar Furniture. Uniques shape
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

1970's Dennis Christiansen for Dunbar Gold Tone Leather Sofa Corner Wedge Chair
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
RARE Dennis Christiansen for Dunbar gold tone sculptural leather corner or wedge shape sofa chair
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Dunbar Lounge Chair with Custom Legs Designed by Jane Graham
By Dunbar Jane Graham
Located in Chicago, IL
Dunbar lounge chair with custom designed legs by Jane J. Graham. Before starting her own design
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

MCM Oversized Flare-Arm Leather Lounges by Dennis Christianson for Dunbar
By Dennis Christiansen, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Oversized Flare-Arm "Merlot" Leather Lounges By Dennis Christianson for Dunbar
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

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Dunbar For Modern Lounge Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the dunbar for modern lounge chair you’re looking for. A dunbar for modern lounge chair — often made from wood, fabric and upholstery — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a dunbar for modern lounge chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A dunbar for modern lounge chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. A well-made dunbar for modern lounge chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Edward Wormley, Dunbar and Roger Sprunger are consistently popular.

How Much is a Dunbar For Modern Lounge Chair?

The average selling price for a dunbar for modern lounge chair at 1stDibs is $5,480, while they’re typically $795 on the low end and $27,500 for the highest priced.

A Close Look at mid-century-modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

Finding the Right lounge-chairs for You

While this specific seating is known to all for its comfort and familiar form, the history of how your favorite antique or vintage lounge chair came to be is slightly more ambiguous.

Although there are rare armchairs dating back as far as the 17th century, some believe that the origins of the first official “lounge chair” are tied to Hungarian modernist designer-architect Marcel Breuer. Sure, Breuer wasn’t exactly reinventing the wheel when he introduced the Wassily lounge chair in 1925, but his seat was indeed revolutionary for its integration of bent tubular steel.

Officially, a lounge chair is simply defined as a “comfortable armchair,” which allows for the shape and material of the furnishings to be extremely diverse. Whether or not chaise longues make the cut for this category is a matter of frequent debate.

The Eames lounge chair, on the other hand, has come to define somewhat of a universal perception of what a lounge chair can be. Introduced in 1956, the Eames lounger (and its partner in cozy, the ottoman) quickly became staples in television shows, prestigious office buildings and sumptuous living rooms. Venerable American mid-century modern designers Charles and Ray Eames intended for it to be the peak of luxury, which they knew meant taking furniture to the next level of style and comfort. Their chair inspired many modern interpretations of the lounge — as well as numerous copies.

On 1stDibs, find a broad range of unique lounge chairs that includes everything from antique Victorian-era seating to vintage mid-century modern lounge chairs by craftspersons such as Hans Wegner to contemporary choices from today’s innovative designers.