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Dunbar Dry Bars

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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.

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Creator: Dunbar
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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Dry Bars

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Walnut, Pine

Dunbar Edward Wormley Bar Serving Cart Mid-Century Modern
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Mid-Century Modern bar, tea or buffet serving cart by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Marked with metal Dunabr tag in drawer. Finished on the back, this cart can be placed anywhere in the...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Dry Bars

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Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pedestal Table/ Bar with Key
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Custom Dunbar table designed by Edward Wormley. Featuring a faceted front with locking door. Inside reveals an adjustable height shelf, and the door has a storage cubby, ideal for a ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Dry Bars

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Burl

Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart Edward Wormley for Dunbar C1953
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Dry Bars

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Brass

Server Bar by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
A multifunctional walnut bar cart on casters by Edward Wormley for Dunbar– Model 5433. The cabinet has two cedar shelves which can be adjusted up or down. One drawer above the cabine...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dunbar Dry Bars

Tambour Drum Cabinet by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A remarkable end table discreet bar with butterfly hinged top drawers and a tambour cabinet with adjustable shelf.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Dry Bars

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Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Walnut Bar Cart
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Mid-Century Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Occasional Table
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Dunbar Janus Side Table by Edward Wormley
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Stunning tripod side table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar from the Famous 'Janus' Collection. Stunning exotic wood top and solid brass feet. Original condition. Retains brass rectangul...
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Edward Wormley Bar Cart for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
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An ebonized bar cart by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA, c.1960s. The cart features a white laminate flip top surface with a double sided caned door f...
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Edward Wormley for Dunbar Occasional Table with Natzler Tile, 1950s
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Mid-Century Modern Salterini Maurizio Tempestini Bar or Serving Cart
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Edward Wormley for Dunbar Large Square Coffee Table
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Edward Wormley Rosewood Occasional Table for Dunbar with Murano Glass Tile Top
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Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bar Cart, 1950s
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Edward Wormley for Dunbar Chinoiserie Ebonized Bar Cabinets, Pair
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Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection Ebonized Bar Cabinet, Refinished
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Liquor Cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA, 1950s
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Dunbar Bar Cart
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Dunbar dry bars for sale on 1stDibs.

Dunbar dry bars 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 Dunbar dry bars, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original dry bars by Dunbar were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider dry bars by Edward Wormley, Henredon, and Mastercraft. Prices for Dunbar dry bars can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $4,200 and can go as high as $14,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,200.
Questions About Dunbar Dry Bars
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Dunbar 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.

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