Mid 20th Century Set of 6 Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cane Back Freshly Upholstered Dining Chairs

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Set of 6 freshly upholstered dining chairs model 5296 and 5297 designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Company. Stunning … Read more Set of 6 freshly upholstered dining chairs model 5296 and 5297 designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Company. Stunning curved back design with sculpted back legs that are simply stunning. Elegance of Wormley's sleek design with solid wood frames and elegant caned back. Seats have been freshly reupholstered and this set is ready too place. Cane is in very good condition.

walnut, upholstery, cane armchair: 33½ h × 22¾ w × 21½ d in (85 × 58 × 55 cm) side chair: 33½ h × 19⅝ w × 21½ d in (85 × 50 × 55 cm)

About Wormley: Born in rural Illinois in 1907, Edward Wormley’s interest in design originated early in life and led him to later study at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Due to financial reasons, Wormley dropped out after 2 years and began his first job in an interior design studio before joining the Indiana-based Dunbar Furniture Company where he served as director of design for nearly 40 years. Following World War II, Wormley became an independent consultant branching out to design textiles, globe stands, and showrooms. He designed award winning collections for Drexel Furniture Company and was included in the Good Design shows of the Museum of Modern Art, New York. Characteristic of his design elements were functional engineering, decorative laminated plywood, and unconventional upholstery. Wormley characteristically honored aesthetic qualities, following influences of Scandinavian modernism, while maintaining utilitarian qualities and “designing for the needs” of others. His work is timeless and of the highest quality. Wormley died in 1995, but his legacy is celebrated in collections including the Museum of Fine Arts Boston and the Museum of Decorative Arts in Montreal. See less