Dunbar Conference Tables
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
Spectacular Olivewood Butterfly Patterned Dining Table by Sprunger for Dunbar
By Roger Sprunger, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent dining table is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready.
An indelible heavy-duty Parsons style extension dining or conference table by the esteemed Roger Sprunger for Dunbar, circa 1975. Exquisite bookmatched Butterfly patterned olivewood veneer over solid hardwood construction. Beefy legs in polished steel add contrasting drama. Tremendous design, craftsmanship and detail. This particular example is representative of the finest of the '70's Dunbar dining table production. The olivewood displays fabulous movement, color and warmth. Aged to absolute perfection. A stunning graphic piece of organic...
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Dunbar Wormley Dining Table in Rosewood Model 936 C 1950/1960's
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Stunning rosewood dining table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. The table features a rich and vibrant rosewood veneer top on an architectural pedestal base, with original metal disk...
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Edward Wormley for Dunbar Elliptical Conference / Dining Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
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Edward Wormley for dunbar walnut elliptical conference / dining table. Extra long oval table that can be used in a large dining room or conference room.
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Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Dining Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture
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Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Co. Mid-20th century mahogany dining or conference table. Feature...
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Roger Lee Sprunger for Dunbar – Double Pedestal Dining or Conference Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Roger Sprunger
Located in Chicago, IL
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Wormley Tawi Dining Table for Dunbar. Can be configured into 4 different sizes.
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Rare beautiful wood 12 feet to 14 feet 1/2 vintage Wormley extension dining/conference table for Dunbar
This came from the executive conference room of the former Bank of the Southw...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Conference Tables
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Dunbar conference tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Dunbar conference tables 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 conference tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original conference tables 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 conference tables by Edward Wormley, Florence Knoll, and George Nelson. Prices for Dunbar conference tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,320 and can go as high as $36,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,200.
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Questions About Dunbar Conference Tables
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To identify Dunbar furniture, search your piece for maker's markings. Some pieces feature a D-shaped metal tag, while others bear a metal plaque with the brand name etched on its surface, with or without the company's location: Berne, Indiana. Dunbar also branded its name onto the wood frames of certain furnishings. Upholstered pieces will most likely have the brand name on a label sewn onto a cushion. If you have difficulty locating a maker's mark, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer will assist you. Shop a variety of Dunbar furniture on 1stDibs.