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Pair of Merton Gershun Bachelor Mahogany Dressers
By Merton Gershun
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of 1950s Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville four-drawer bachelor chest
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Brass

Ebonized Mahogany Bachelors Chest by Merton Gershon
By Merton Gershun
Located in Danville, CA
Handsome and large-scale bachelors chest by Merton Gershon for American of Martinsville
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Merton Gershun American of Martinsville Urban Suburban Dresser
By Merton Gershun
Located in Pasadena, TX
Merton Gershun 1909-1989 36" Merton Gershun American of Martinsville Urban Suburban
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Maple

Merton Gershun American of Martinsville Urban Suburban Nightstand
By Merton Gershun
Located in Pasadena, TX
22" Merton Gershun American of Martinsville Urban Suburban nightstand Single nightstand or side
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Birch

Merton Gershun Ebonized Highboy American of Martinsville
By Merton Gershun
Located in Wilton, CT
Manufactured in the 1960s in Virginia by American of Martinsville, one of the most respected names in the industry, this outstanding four drawer piece has been expertly restored in o...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

American of Martinsville Mid-Century Modern Merton Gershun Louvered Credenza
By Merton Gershun
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very sophisticated dresser, chest of drawers or credenza by Mid-Century Modern designer Merton L
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Walnut

Walnut Coffee Table by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville
By Merton Gershun
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Lovely Walnut veneered coffee table, designed by Merton Gershun and manufactured by American of
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville Dresser by Merton Gershun
By Merton Gershun
Located in San Diego, CA
designed by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville. It features two black doors, which open to reveal
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Tall Walnut Dresser Chest by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville
By Merton Gershun
Located in Cincinnati, OH
the American of Martinsville Furniture company designed by Merton Gershun .
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Dresser Chest by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville
By Merton Gershun
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A medium dark walnut six drawer dresser chest with inset cut pulls to the top edge of each drawer giving the piece a clean look. Having plenty of storage to each drawer it's the perf...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Merton Gershon for American of Martinsville Dania Display Cabinet China Hutch
By Merton Gershun
Located in Las Vegas, NV
designed by Merton Gershon c. 1961. A warm walnut veneers tall hutch with credenza base, two doors and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Walnut End Tables by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville
By Merton Gershun
Located in New York, NY
Handsome pair of architecturally designed two tiered end tables by Merton Gershun for American of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Walnut Credenza by Merton Gershun
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Midcentury walnut credenza designed by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville. Features a
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Mahogany Virtine by Merton L. Gershun
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in South Charleston, WV
An exquisite china cabinet in true mahogany designed by Merton L. Gershun and produced by American
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Brass

Merton L. Gershun Walnut Dresser for Dillingham
By Merton Gershun, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Merton L. Gershun walnut dresser for Dillingham.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Merton Gershun Designed Mid-Century Modern Headboard
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Queen size headboard made by American Of Martinsville. Walnut grain with faux leather top and brass detailing. Long shelf for books, two side drawers and lower shelf for storage. Ma...
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Merton Gershun Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in South Bend, IN
By Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville USA, circa 1950s Mahogany, with original brass
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Cocktail Table by Merton Gershun
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Merton Gershun cocktail table with replaced hairpin iron legs. Walnut has been refinished and waxed
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Table Merton Gershun
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Port Jervis, NY
signature stainless stars in the tabletop along with crossbanding veneer by Merton Gershun. Walnut table is
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Stainless Steel

Merton Gershun Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Ebonized Sideboard Credenza
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency chinoiserie sideboard or credenza by Merton
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Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Dresser by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in New York, NY
Stylish dresser designed by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville. The dresser features two
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Merton Gershun Walnut Cane Dresser with Bi-Folding Doors
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Merton Gershun walnut & cane dresser with bi-folding doors for American of Martinsville.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Dresser
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in New York, NY
Slick and clean Mid Century dresser designed by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville. The
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Cane, Walnut

Merton L. Gershun Walnut Tambour-Door Credenza for Dillingham
By Merton Gershun, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Compact 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

Merton L. Gershun Low Profile Tambour-Door Credenza for Dillingham
By Merton Gershun, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Merton L. Gershun low profile tambour-door credenza for Dillingham.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Vintage Low Profile Tambour-Door Credenza by Merton L. Gershun
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Merton Gershun
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Low Profile Tambour-Door credenza by Merton L. Gershun.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

Modernist Architectural Walnut Desk designed by Merton Gershun for Dillingham
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Merton Gershun
Located in Buffalo, NY
Merton Gershun was an American furniture designer of the early 20th century, known for designing
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Merton Gershun Hollywood Regency Walnut Chest of Drawers, Newly Refinished
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in South Bend, IN
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville, USA, Circa 1960s Walnut, with Asian-inspired brass
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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 American of Martinsville Mid Century China Cabinet
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville mid century china cabinet China cabinet measures: 50
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Merton Gershun for Dillingham Mid Century Esprint Walnut Dining Table
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Merton Gershun
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Merton Gershun for Dillingham mid century esprint walnut dining table This table measures: 71.5
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern 3-Tier Side Table by Merton Gershun
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern side table designed by Merton Gershun and manufactured by American of
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Martinsville "Dania" Louvered Chest of Drawers designed by Merton Gershun
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Milford, NH
American of Martinsville, designed by Merton Gershun for their Dania series circa 1950’s, signed with brand
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Merton Gershun for Dillingham Mid Century Walnut Sideboard Buffet Credenza
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Merton Gershun
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Merton Gershun for Dillingham mid century walnut sideboard buffet credenza This sideboard is 56.5
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Merton Gershun for Dillingham Mid Century Walnut Sideboard Buffet Credenza
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Merton Gershun
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Merton Gershun for Dillingham mid century walnut sideboard buffet credenza This sideboard is 56.5
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Nightstands or End Tabls
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This handsome pair of nightstands or end tables was designed by Merton Gershun for American of
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vintage Three-Tiered Table by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous vintage three-tiered table designed by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser American of Martinsville by Merton Gershun
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous 6 drawer dresser by Merton Gershun. Louvered drawer fronts and brass fronted stretcher his
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid-Century Modern Nightstands, Pair
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern Asian inspired nightstands or end tables designed by Merton
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Merton Gershun American of Martinsville Accord Walnut Nightstands or End Table
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Handsome nightstands or end tables from American of Martinsville and Merton Gershun’s Accord line
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Aluminum

Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a nice Mid-Century Modern dresser or credenza by Merton Gershun for American of
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Merton Gershun American of Martinsville "Dania" Tall Chest
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a Mid-Century Modern tall chest, designed by Merton L. Gershun for American of
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Midcentury 6-Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville midcentury 6-drawer lowboy dresser Lowboy dresser
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Dania Dresser Bench Console Table Merton Gershun Martinsville
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a gorgeous, walnut dresser, designed by Merton Gershun for American of
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Merton Gershun American of Martinsville MCM Urban Suburban 6 Drawer Lowboy
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville mid century Urban Suburban 6 drawer lowboy dresser
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Merton L. Gershun for American of Martinsville Two Piece Dresser
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Denton, TX
Rare two piece set with louvered drawers on each side and additional drawers inside the center doors, Satin finish on the walnut really brings out the deep walnut tone. These two ca...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

MCM American of Martinsville Merton Gershun Urban Suburban Full-Size Headboard
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Century Modern (MCM) full-size bookcase headboard designed by Merton Gershun for his
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Three-Piece Merton Gershon Design for American of Martinsville Server Sideboard
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in New York, NY
Nice Merton Gershon designed cabinetry produced by American of Martinsville. This group includes a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

American of Martinsville Accord Walnut Cane King Headboard by Merton Gershun
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome king size bed headboard from American of Martinsville and Merton Gershun’s Accord line of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Vintage Walnut and Lacquered Chest of Drawers by Merton L. Gershun
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful vintage walnut and lacquered chest of drawers designed by Merton L. Gershun for American
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Merton Gershun American of Martinsville Walnut End Table
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern walnut end table designed by Merton L. Gershun for American
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Walnut Tables by Merton L. Gershun for American of Martinsville
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning vintage three-tiered walnut tables designed by Merton L. Gershun for American of
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Aluminum

Mahogany and Rattan Sideboard by Merton L. Gershun in Excellent Condition
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in South Charleston, WV
Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville USA, Circa 1950 Honduran Mahogany, Rattan. 60 wide x 20
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Merton L. Gershun Streamlined 6-Drawer Highboy Dresser in Walnut by Dillingham
By Merton Gershun, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Hudson, NY
A very handsome tall six-drawer gentleman's chest in walnut with matching grain designed by Merton
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

American of Martinsville Merton Gershun Criss Cross X Design Nightstands a Pair
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Forest Grove, PA
Merton Gershun and is distinguished by the bold relief "X" or "Criss Cross" pattern to the front of the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

Merton Gershun for Dillingham Esprit Mid Century Walnut 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Merton Gershun, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Merton Gershun for Dillingham Esprit mid century walnut 9 drawer lowboy dresser Dresser measures
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Nine Drawer Walnut Dresser with Mirror by Merton Gershun
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and very large, (7 ft) dresser with mirror by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

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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.