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Midcentury Lacquered and Walnut Dresser by Merton Gershun
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful modern dresser designed by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville in the United
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville Merton Gershun Dresser
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a dresser designed by Merton L. Gershun for American of Martinsville's "Dania" line. It
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Merton Gershun Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie White Lacquered Dresser, Refinished
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in South Bend, IN
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville USA, circa 1950s White lacquered mahogany, with
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Merton Gershun Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Walnut Dresser, Newly Refinished
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie dresser or credenza By Merton
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Lacquered Nightstands, Refinished
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern black lacquered nightstands By Merton Gershun for
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Mahogany, Lacquer

Merton L. Gershun for Dillingham Walnut Tambour Door Credenza
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Merton Gershun
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American made walnut credenza designed by Merton L. Gershun for Dillingham features two tambour
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut, Wood

Pair of Merton L. Gershun "Esprit" Nightstands for Dillingham
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Merton Gershun
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of walnut nightstands by Merton L. Gershun for Dillingham, c.1960s, USA. The nightstands each
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Ebonized Nightstands, Pair
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern ebonized nightstands designed by Merton Gershun for
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Aluminum

Merton Gurshun Dillingham Esprit Mid Century Record Cabinet Bench
By Merton Gershun, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Merton Gurshun Dillingham Esprit Mid Century record cabinet bench Cabinet measures: 48 wide x
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Merton Gershun for Dillingham Mid Century Walnut Lowboy Dresser
By Merton Gershun, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Merton Gershun for Dillingham mid century walnut lowboy dresser Dresser measures: 74 long x 19
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Merton Gershun Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Walnut Triple Dresser, Refinished
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in South Bend, IN
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville, USA, 1960s Book-matched walnut with burled walnut door
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Merton Gershun for Dillingham Midcentury Walnut Sideboard Credenzas, Pair
By Merton Gershun, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut sideboards or bar cabinets designed by Merton Gershun
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Merton L. Gershun Tambour-Door Walnut Credenza for Dillingham
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Merton Gershun
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Compact Mid-Century Modern tambour-door credenza designed by Merton L. Gershun for Dillingham in
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Chinoiserie Highboy Dressers by Merton Gershun
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in South Bend, IN
designed by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville. The dressers feature beautiful bleached walnut
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Merton L. Gershun for Dillingham "Esprit" Walnut Highboy Chest
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Merton Gershun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
USA 6-drawer highboy chest designed by Merton Gershun for Dillingham as part of the "Esprit
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Restored Merton Gershun for American, Martinsville Mid Century Dresser
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Restored Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century X inlay walnut 9 drawer dresser
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Merton L. Gershun Free-Standing Walnut Bookshelf for Dillingham
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Merton Gershun
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning standing bookshelf designed by Merton L. Gershun for Dillingham in the United States circa
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

Merton L. Gershun for Dillingham "Esprit" Walnut Triple Dresser
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Merton Gershun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
USA 9-drawer chest with plinth base designed by Merton Gershun for Dillingham as part of the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Merton L. Gershun Free-Standing Taper Bookshelf for Dillingham
By Merton Gershun, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Merton L. Gershun free-standing taper bookshelf for Dillingham
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

American of Martinsville 6 Drawer Dania Dresser by Merton Gershun
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
and brass stretcher detail by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville. Designer: Merton Gershun
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern 3-Tier Side Table by Merton Gershun
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern 3-tier side table by Merton Gershun.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Walnut Nightstands, Newly Restored
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut nightstands By Merton Gershun for American
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser Credenza Merton Gershun Dillingham, 1960s
By Merton Gershun, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
, designed by Merton Gershun for Dillingham, circa 1960s. In excellent condition. The dimensions are 66" W x
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

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Walnut

Mid Century Modern Merton Gershun for Dillingham Walnut Sideboard Credenza
By Merton Gershun, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Merton Gershun for Dillingham Walnut Sideboard Credenza Buffet Hutch Mid
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Merton Gershun Dillingham Credenza Sideboard Walnut, 1970s
By Merton Gershun, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a lovely, walnut, credenza sideboard, with three drawers, by Merton
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Walnut Credenza, Newly Refinished
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern walnut sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Merton Gershun
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Merton L. Gershun Pyramid Bookshelf with Tambour-Doors for Dillingham
By Merton Gershun, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Merton L. Gershun Pyramid bookshelf with tambour-doors for Dillingham.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Modernist American of Martinsville Walnut Dresser by Merton Gershun
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressive Mid-Century Modern American nine-drawer walnut dresser. Sleek design with sculpted base, brass wraparound trim and tapered legs. Stylish louvered drawers, Classic design. ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Brass

Merton Gershun for Dillingham Mid-Century Modern Nine-Drawer Dresser
By Merton Gershun, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a very nice walnut Mid-Century Modern nine drawer dresser by Merton Gershun for Dillingham
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Credenza by Merton Gershun
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Louvered Front Sideboard Credenza
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering an excellent original condition Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville dresser or
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Ebonized Long Coffee Table
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a nice newly ebonized American of Martinsville coffee table by Merton Gershun. The table
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Merton Gershun for Dillingham Gentlemen’s Wardrobe Chest
By Merton Gershun, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in West Hartford, CT
Made in USA sleek mens wardrobe chest designed by Merton Gershun for Dillingham as part of the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Desk by Merton Gershun
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Merton Gershun Bleached Mahogany and Cane Full Size Bed, 1960s
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern full size bed frame By Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Cane, Mahogany

Merton Gershun Louvered Front Ebonized Chests or Large Nightstands, Pair
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in South Bend, IN
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville USA, 1960s Ebonized walnut, with brass trim
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Merton Gershun for Dillingham Esprit Mid Century Walnut King Headboard
By Merton Gershun, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Merton Gershun for Dillingham Esprit mid century walnut king headboard Headboard measures: 81 wide
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville MCM Louvered Dresser Credenza
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid century louvered dresser credenza This piece
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Louvered Front Sideboard Credenza
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in South Bend, IN
A nice Mid-Century Modern louvered front sideboard credenza by Merton Gershun for American of
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Merton Gershun American of Martinsville Midcentury 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Merton Gershun American of Martinsville midcentury 9 drawer lowboy dresser Dresser measures: 85
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Merton Gershun for Dillingham Mid Century Walnut Buffet China Cabinet
By Merton Gershun, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Merton Gershun for Dillingham mid century walnut buffet China cabinet China cabinet measures: 57
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Walnut

Merton Gershun for Dillingham Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sideboard Credenza
By Merton Gershun, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern walnut sideboard or credenza designed by Merton Gershun for
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville Merton Gershun Dania Nightstand
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a walnut nightstand, designed by Merton L. Gershun for American of Martinsville's "Dania
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bookcase by Merton Gershun
By Merton Gershun, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
seamlessly be incorporated with many interior decors. Enjoy! :) Designed by Merton Gershun for Dillingham in
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Merton Gershun for Dillingham Mid Century Bookmatched Walnut China Cabinet
By Merton Gershun, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Merton Gershun for Dillingham mid century bookmatched walnut china cabinet. Cabinet measures: 56.5
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Glass

Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Hollywood Regency Triple Dresser
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in South Bend, IN
or credenza by Merton Gershun. The dresser has three large drawers on each side with two cabinet
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Merton Gershun Mid-Century Modern Nine-Drawer Dresser or Credenza
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern nine-drawer dresser or credenza designed by Merton Gershun for
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Vintage Merton L. Gershun Tambour-Door Walnut Credenza for Dillingham
By Merton Gershun, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spacious tambour-door credenza designed by Merton L. Gershun for Dillingham in the United States
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

Merton Gershun/American Martinsville MCM Walnut/Cane Sideboard Buffet Credenza
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville midcentury walnut and cane sideboard buffet credenza
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Walnut Mirror
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville mid century walnut mirror. Mirror measures: 32.5 wide
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Merton Gershun Dillingham MCM Bookmatched Cabinet End Table Nightstands Pair
By Merton Gershun, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Merton Gershun for Dillinghammid century bookmatched cabinet end table nightstand - a pair
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Walnut "Esprit" Desk by Merton L. Gershun for Dillingham
By Merton Gershun, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous vintage walnut “Esprit” desk designed by Merton L. Gershun for Dillingham Mfg. Co. in the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

Merton Gershun Walnut Dresser with Brass Accents for American of Martinsville
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Merton Gershun Walnut Dresser with Brass Accents for American of Martinsville.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Merton L. Gershun Walnut Writing Desk for American of Martinsville
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Merton L. Gershun walnut writing desk for American of Martinsville
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Merton Gershun American of Martinsville Full Size Headboard
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a full size walnut headboard. It was designed by Merton L. Gershun for American of
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a nice Mid-Century Modern coffee table by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville. The
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Merton Gershun for Dillingham Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sideboard or Bar Cabinet
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Merton Gershun
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek Mid-Century Modern sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Merton Gershun for Dillingham
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

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Merton Brown For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic merton brown available at 1stDibs. Each merton brown for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and metal. Find 192 options for an antique or vintage merton brown now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a merton brown — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A merton brown made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — is very popular. Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville and Dillingham Manufacturing Company each produced at least one beautiful merton brown that is worth considering.

How Much is a Merton Brown?

Prices for a merton brown start at $370 and top out at $26,000 with the average selling for $1,800.

A Close Look at Mid-century-modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.