1960s Chest of Drawers by Edward Wormley for Dunbarchest Of

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An elegantly austere and finely crafted chest of drawers in bleached walnut having a two-over-three configuration, channelled recessed pulls, and … Read more An elegantly austere and finely crafted chest of drawers in bleached walnut having a two-over-three configuration, channelled recessed pulls, and dowel-form legs made of beautiful solid Brass.
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.
As the longtime director of design for the Dunbar furniture company, Edward Wormley was, along with such peers as George Nelson at Herman Miller Inc., and Florence Knoll of Knoll Inc., one of the leading forces in bringing modern design into American homes in the mid-20th century. Not an axiomatic modernist, Wormley deeply appreciated traditional design, and consequently his vintage seating, storage cabinets, bar carts and other work has an understated warmth and a timeless quality that sets it apart from other furnishings of the era. See less