Edward Wormley Dunbar Mid Century Modern Mahogany Game Card Table & Chairs #4615

Description

A rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar Card or Game Table & Chairs, circa 1950s. Table features a square form made from mahogany with cork lined pull-out coasters and original brass ring pulls. Chairs have a flared crest, cane back and burnt orange leather seat cushions. Designed by Edward Wormley in 1946 (as model #4615) and produced by Dunbar Furniture. Finish number 48. Retains original paper label and brass tag along underside.

Provenance : Jerome Schottenstein Estate, Columbus Ohio. Jerome was was an American entrepreneur and philanthropist, co-founder of Schottenstein Stores Corp. The Schottenstein family were Lithuanian immigrants who began an extensive business empire in the late 19th Century. Schottenstein Stores owns stakes in DSW and American Signature Furniture; American Eagle Outfitters, retail liquidator SB360 Capital Partners, over 50 shopping centers, and 5 factories producing its shoes and furniture. It also holds an ownership interest in American Eagle Outfitters, Wehmeyer in Germany, Cold Stone Creamery and The Mazel Company.

Edward Wormley 1907–1995

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.

Condition

Good Vintage Condition with some edge wear/loss to front corners of seats. Table shows some distressing from use. One gouge along top as well as blemish along center.

Dimensions

Table - 36"" x 36"" x 29""h
Chairs - 19"" x 21"" x 32""h, seat 19