Dunbar Slipper Chairs
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 Curved Back Side Chair for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A mahogany ebonized side chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA, c.1960s. The backrest has been newly caned with a newly upholstered seat cushion. Retains Dunbar brass label.
Edwar...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century White Tufted Janus Slipper Chairs
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of Janus boucle slipper chairs by Edward Wormely for Dunbar Furniture. A lovely pair of white slipper chairs with a classic mid cen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dunbar Slipper Chairs
Materials
Wood
Tufted Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, pair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1950s
Pair of slipper chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Beautiful details on this design with curving front frame and deep and dimensional hardwood frames. Both are signed wi...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Slipper Chairs
Materials
Silk, Mahogany
Edward Wormley, Slipper Chair, Aluminum, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in High Point, NC
An aluminium and white bouclé fabric slipper chair designed by Edward Wormley and produced by Dunbar, Berne, Indiana, USA, 1950s.
17" seat height
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Slipper Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair Slipper Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Original, Signed
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Kansas City, MO
Beautiful and elegant pair of armless slipper / lounge chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. These are in completely original condition: original yellow silk fabric and origi...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of Edward Wormley Slipper Chairs for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Culver City, CA
Available right now we have an absolutely stunning pair of slipper chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. These chairs have been freshly reupholstered in a wonderful nubby white boucle...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Slipper Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
Pair Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, New Charcoal Gray Upholstery
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of two armless Slipper chairs / lounge chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s. The medium grey. Upholstery has been recently updated and in fine condition with no is...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Ecru Beige Boucle Sophia Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of neutral lacquered mahogany model 5000 or sophia slipper chairs with tufted seat and back. Newly refinished and reupholstered in a light écru white, ivory or bone bouclé. Orig...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Slipper Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Fabric
Pair Dunbar Lounge Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley, 1960
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Dunbar Lounge Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley, 1960. Walnut legs restored and newly reupholstered in blue boucle.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Slipper Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Chic Dunbar Slipper Chairs in Newly Upholstered in Blue Leather 1950s 'Signed'
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Pair of clean-line slipper chairs newly upholstered in beautiful blue leather with mahogany base by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1950's (signed with Dunbar metal...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Slipper Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Slipper Chairs in Holly Hunt Great Plains Weave
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of iconic slipper chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. We have reupholstered these in a Holly HUnt Great Plains woven fabric of very high quality. Colors include mainly off-wh...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of Blue Edward Wormley for Dunbar Slipper Chairs
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
1950's Classic American mid-century Edward Wormley for Dunbar slipper chairs model #127. With its timeless yet fashion-forward appeal these chairs are one of the most recognized desi...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Slipper Chairs in French Fabric
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of iconic slipper chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. We have reupholstered these in a French woven fabric of very high quality. Colors include off-white, black , taupe and a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
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 York City Metro Area , please contact us with your delivery zipcode, as we may be able...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Dunbar Slipper Chair
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
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 Dunbar Slipper Chairs
1950s Armless Slipper Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An armless slipper chair from the Janus collection with button tufted upholstery and beautifully carved integral walnut base. Model 5775.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Slipper Chairs
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Early Edward Wormley for Dunbar slipper chairs. Lacquered mahogany legs with newly reupholstered button tufted seat and back. ...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Slipper Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Slipper Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Slipper chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. USA, circa 1950. Signed with brass tag. Features tufted back with piping. Original f...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of button-tufted slipper chairs on espresso colored frames with loose lumbar pillows designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Company. Please confirm item location (NY or...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of slipper chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Chairs are reupholstered in a Maharam Mohair.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Slipper Chairs
Pair of Petite Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Slipper Benches"
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Rarely seen pair of petite "Slipper benches" model #684 designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Newly upholstered frames on zebra wood legs.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Slipper Chairs
Materials
Textile, Zebra Wood
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Leather Slipper Side Chairs
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of slipper, side chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar feature mahogany frames with high backs, upholstered in butterscotch leather.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Slipper Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Edward Wormley Slipper Chairs for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Edward Wormley slipper chairs for Dunbar with dark mahogany bases and original black velvet upholstery. The upholstery has faded to an interesting shade of aubergine. Includes downfi...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Slipper Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Slipper chair designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Newly upholstered in a orange fabric closely matching the original with attention to detail!
Solid mahogany frame.
Retains the...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Dunbar Edward Wormley Slipper Chairs
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar “Gold Tag” slipper chairs, in a weaved off-white and light wheat colored Chenille fabric. Together with two pillows and tufted button design. Dark w...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Slipper Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Fabric, Foam
Low Lounge Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A low slipper chair with the original faux alligator texture yellow upholstery.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Vintage Dunbar Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs feature stylish slipper design by iconic designer Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Bronze finish metal legs make a unique statement wh...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
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Dunbar slipper chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Dunbar slipper chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Dunbar slipper chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original slipper chairs 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 slipper chairs by Edward Wormley, Milo Baughman, and Florence Knoll. Prices for Dunbar slipper chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,400 and can go as high as $14,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,850.
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Questions About Dunbar Slipper Chairs
- 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.