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Fri, Feb 24, 2023 01:00AM EST
Lot 8

EDWARD WORMLEY Dunbar Pair of Model 5000 Slipper Chairs

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Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$5,000 $250
$10,000 $500
$20,000 $1,000
$50,000 $2,500
$75,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Two model 5000 slipper chairs, one lumbar pillow
Design and production circa 1950s
Mahogany, upholstery
31" x 23" x 32" (each)

Each chair bears a metal Dunbar plaque to the underside. Original nubby mustard silk upholstery.

Condition

The back upholstery of each chair has scattered vertical snags and small tears. The top corner of the back fabric is worn, revealing a bit of the cotton welting. The rest of the upholstery and base are in good to very good condition.