Designer
Edward Wormley
Edward Wormley (1907-1995), born in rural Illinois, is known for furniture of high quality and elegance.
The maker
Biography
Design drew him early: he enrolled at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 1926 but had to leave for financial reasons and went to work for an interior design company. After that first job he joined the Indiana-based Dunbar Furniture Company, where he served as director of design for nearly forty years.
Models & collaborations
Models and collaborations
His designs are marked by functional engineering, decorative laminated plywood and unconventional upholstery.
Available works