{"product_id":"edward-wormley-for-dunbar-alexandria-mahogany-armchair","title":"Edward Wormley for Dunbar Alexandria Walnut Armchair","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAn exceptionally elegant \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlexandria armchair designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, crafted in beautifully figured walnut with a black leather seat cushion. The chair is a particularly refined example of Wormley’s ability to combine the sophistication of traditional furniture with the fluid, simplified vocabulary of American modernism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhat immediately distinguishes the Alexandria chair is its extraordinary \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esculptural walnut frame\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Viewed from the side, the arm rises from the front leg in one long, uninterrupted curve, gently dipping and sweeping upward toward the back. The rear legs echo this movement with their subtle outward flare, giving the chair a graceful, almost calligraphic profile. There are virtually no heavy or static elements—the entire structure feels light, fluid, and remarkably well balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe arms continue upward to support a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003egently curved walnut backrest\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, which appears almost suspended between the slender uprights. The open space beneath the back emphasizes the architecture of the frame and allows the chair to remain visually light from every angle. It is particularly beautiful from the rear, where the exposed construction and rich walnut grain become part of the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eblack leather cushion with button tufting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e provides a rich contrast against the warmth of the walnut. Its generous, rounded form softens the precise wooden framework and gives the otherwise delicate chair a sense of comfort and luxury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Alexandria chair demonstrates why \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdward Wormley’s work for Dunbar\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e occupies such an important position in postwar American design. Wormley was a modernist, but he was never restricted by the severe geometry associated with some of his contemporaries. His furniture frequently incorporated references to historical forms, exceptional cabinetmaking, luxurious materials, and graceful curves, creating pieces that were modern without sacrificing warmth or refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis chair embodies that philosophy beautifully. Its slender proportions and sweeping arms have an almost classical elegance, while the open construction, floating backrest, and reduction of the frame to a series of flowing lines make it unmistakably modern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eProduced by \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDunbar Furniture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, whose exacting craftsmanship helped bring many of Wormley’s most celebrated designs to life, the Alexandria armchair is as much an exercise in woodworking and proportion as it is a functional piece of furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA sophisticated and highly collectible example of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003evintage Edward Wormley furniture for Dunbar\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, equally compelling as an occasional chair, desk chair, or sculptural accent within a thoughtfully curated interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/b\u003e Edward Wormley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Dunbar Furniture\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eModel:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Alexandria Armchair\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e United States\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Mid-Century Modern\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Walnut, leather\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eUpholstery:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Black leather button-tufted cushion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 33 in x Width: 22.75 in x Depth: 24 in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeat Height: 19.5 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hobbs Modern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45853169516597,"sku":"HM-260801-677","price":8995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/5534\/3925\/files\/Sep29-2477.jpg?v=1790725005","url":"https:\/\/hobbsmodern.com\/products\/edward-wormley-for-dunbar-alexandria-mahogany-armchair","provider":"Hobbs Modern","version":"1.0","type":"link"}