Wormley, Edward J., 1907-1995

Edward J Wormley (he preferred to omit the period), who worked for Dunbar Furniture from 1931 to 1968, is considered one of the major 20th century designers of American modernist furniture. His partner Edward Crouse was a professor of journalism and drama and the theater director at the University of Georgia, at Athens, 1930-1946. Crouse served as Theatrical Entertainment Director for the U.S. Army base in Greenland from 1943 to 1945. When the war ended, Wormley moved to New York City and opened a private firm, Edward Wormley and Associates, retaining Dunbar as his major client. In 1947, Crouse went to work for Wormley as a designer and draftsperson. This move allowed the couple to realize their longtime goal of living together. Two published works on Wormley include: THE DUNBAR BOOK OF CONTEMPORARY FURNITURE (Berne, IN: Dunbar Furniture Corporation, 1956), not included here, and EDWARD WORMLEY; THE OTHER FACE OF MODERNISM (New York: Lin-Weinberg Gallery, 1997), copy in the collection.

From the description of Edward J Wormley and Edward Crouse papers, 1831-1997, 1907-1997. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 64096727

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