Skip to main content

Merton Brown

to
24
404
15
411
310
168
86
82
52
7
4
4
4
2
2
1
1
1
1
327
251
80
4
3
Sort By
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Style Mid Century Walnut Coffee Tabl
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Merton Gershun For American of Martinsville style mid century walnut coffee table bench This
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century 6 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville mid century 6 drawer lowboy dresser Dresser measures
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville MCM Walnut and Brass Nightstands - 2
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Walnut and Brass Nightstands - Pair Each
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Room Cabinet Credenza by Merton Gershun
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Petite two-drawer Credenza with a two-door top and open shelf top. Flatware drawer under the shelving. Lots of storage in a small space with room for display. Nickel hardware on all ...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Nickel

Merton Gershun for Dillingham Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of 8
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Merton Gershun
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Merton Gershun for Dillingham mid century walnut dining chairs - set of 8 Each chair measures
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid-Century Modern Walnut End Tables
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a very nice pair of Mid-Century Modern end table or nightstands by Merton Gershun for
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Walnut Credenza by Merton L. Gershun for American of Martinsville
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing mid-century modern walnut credenza by Merton L. Gershun for American of Martinsville and
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Merton Gershun for Dillingham Walnut Credenza and Hutch, 60 s
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Merton Gershun
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an incredible, walnut credenza and removable hutch, by Merton Gershun for
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Dania Dresser by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville C 1950s
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in New York, NY
Classic midcentury dresser designed by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville, as part of the
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Walnut Cane Dresser by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Pasadena, CA
Dresser made of walnut carved to look like bamboo and cane rattan on the drawers and sides. This dresser features 3 drawers on each side, 1 on the middle top. The 2 doors in the midd...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Walnut Wedge Shape End Table Attributed to Merton Gershun for American of Martin
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Topeka, KS
attributed to Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville. It is in wonderful vintage condition. The top has
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

1970 MCM Dillingham Espirit Line Walnut Dining Chairs by Merton Gershun Set of 6
By Merton Gershun, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Topeka, KS
& green plaid fabric by Merton Gershun set of 6. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Set of 4 Cocktail Slipper Chairs in Mohair with Brass Handles by Merton Gershun
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun, Harvey Probber
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A set of four cocktail slipper chairs designed by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Mahogany

Merton Gershun designed "Dania" Desk
By American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville drop down secretary dresser with louvered front drawers. Please confirm item location (NJ or NY).
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Pasadena, TX
A Mid-Century Danish modern bachelors chest, circa 1960s, features a solid walnut chest with louvered drawer fronts and modern stylized base with gold-tone metal accent. The chest co...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Merton Gershun Mid-Century Modern Low Table
Located in Astoria, NY
The dimensions for the American of Martinsville Mid-Century Modern Low Table or TV stand in walnut are approximately: Height: 13 inches Width: 54 inches Depth: 18.75 inches
Category

20th Century American Lowboys

Materials

Wood

American of Martinsville Walnut Bench by Merton Gershun
By American of Martinsville
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage walnut and brass bench designed by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville. Features
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Walnut Credenza
By American of Martinsville
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a very nice Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville walnut credenza. The piece has a
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Queen Sized Headboard by American of Martinsville
By Merton Gershun
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Furniture company designed by Merton Gershun .
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Rare American of Martinsville Headboard and Night Stands Mid-century Modern
By Merton Gershun
Located in Pemberton, NJ
legs. I have several other pieces from this same collection designed by Merton Gershun for American of
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut, Formica

Merton College Oxford, William Nicholson lithograph 1905 Stafford Gallery
By William Nicholson
Located in London, GB
. William Nicholson Fellows' Quad, Merton College, Oxford Signed, published by Stafford Gallery, with their
Category

Early 1900s Realist Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Elaine Kazimierczuk, Merton Beds 4, Original Abstract Landscape Composition
By Elaine Kazimierczuk
Located in Deddington, GB
Elaine Kazimierczuk Large Merton Beds 4 Original Abstract Landscape Painting Oil Paint on Canvas
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Lovely American of Martinsville Library Wall Unit Mid century Modern
By Merton Gershun
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely American of Martinsville library wall unit. This spectacular unit is composed or three separate modular pieces. The low coffee table/bench has three drawers and a handsome ...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Dresser / Chest from the Beverley Hills Ensemble by T. Walczer
By Merton Gershun
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A nice sized midcentury dresser with plenty of storage having four larger drawers to each side with a bank of four smaller drawers running down the center. The top of the piece has a...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Expertly Restored - Merton L. Gershun Low Tambour-Door Credenza for Dillingham
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer Merton L. Gershun Manufacturer Dillingham This low-profile tambour-door credenza
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Midcentury Walnut Credenza / Sideboard by American of Martinsville
By Merton Gershun
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A dark walnut credenza / sideboard with double doors and three shelves, two cubby storage areas, and the other side having three large drawers with louvered fronts. Brass handles and...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Merton Gershun American of Martinsville Walnut Louvered Credenza Cabinet Dresser
By American of Martinsville
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Merton Gershun American of Martinsville walnut louvered drawer credenza cabinet dresser. Item
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Merton L. Gershun for Dillingham "Esprit" Walnut Nightstands, a Pair
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a pair of mid-century nightstands by Merton Gershun for Dillingham as
Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Grey Cerused and Travertine Marble Top Nightstands, Merton Gershun
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Grey Cerused and Travertine Marble Top Nightstands, Merton Gershun
Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Marble

Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Walnut Dresser or Credenza
By American of Martinsville
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a very nice newly refinished American of Martinsville walnut credenza or dresser. The piece has nice woven front cabinet doors that open up to three drawers for storage and ...
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Merton Gershun for Dillingham Mid-Century Modern Esprit Walnut Lowboy Dresser
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Merton Gershun for Dillingham Mid-Century Modern Esprit Walnut Lowboy Dresser This stunning
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Pr. Mid Century American Martinsville Dania Bachelors Chests by Merton Gershun
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of architectural mid century bachelors chests designed by Merton Gershun, for American
Category

Mid-20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Two-Tone Dresser by Merton Gurshun for American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Pasadena, CA
This 6-drawer dresser is made of mahogany. The drawers have a very interesting finish which gives a lot of character to the piece. Utilizing cutting-edge technology and hands-on craf...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage American of Martinsville Highboy Dresser
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Pasadena, TX
-handled drawers upper. Originated from Dania Collection by Merton Gershun for American Martinsville
Category

Vintage 1960s American Dressers

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Nightstands
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Denton, TX
Early pair of American of Martinsville nightstands. Designed by Merton L. Gershun with ebonized top
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville Louvered Highboy Dresser
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful louvered front dresser was designed by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

American of Martinsville Accord Walnut Nightstands or End Table with X’s
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Buffalo, NY
Handsome nightstands or end tables from American of Martinsville and Merton Gershun’s Accord line
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

American of Martinsville Dania Walnut Louvered Lamp Table Nightstands
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Chattanooga, TN
celebrated lines of the Mid-Century Modern era. Designed by Merton Gershun, this set of Dania nightstands
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century American of Martinsville Desk
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in San Jose, CA
collection designed by Merton Gershun. Features two drawers with brass handles and a unique boomerang shaped
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

American Martinsville Nine-Drawer Walnut Dresser, circa 1955
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Camden, ME
A classic louvered faced nine-drawer chest of drawers by Merton Gershun for his American of
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Record Storage Credenza by Dillingham
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Merton Gershun
Located in Berkeley, CA
This American Mid-Century Modern walnut record storage cabinet was designed by Merton Gershun for
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Set of Six Mid Century Dania Dining Chairs American of Martinsville c 1950/60s
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural set of Mid Century Modern dining chairs designed by Merton Gershun for American
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Secretary Dania Collection American of Martinsville Gershun
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
handles. This box and bench were designed by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville, circa the 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Large Mid-Century Modern Walnut Triple 9-Drawer Dresser Dillingham
By Merton Gershun, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Desiged and made in the USA, this piece was probably designed by Merton Gershun, who had a long and
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Credenza Gershun American of Martinsville’s Urban Suburban
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Century Modern nine-drawer dresser or credenza designed by Merton Gershun for his
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

Large Mid-Century Modern Walnut Tall 7-Drawer Door Dresser Dillingham
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Merton Gershun
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Desiged and made in the USA, this piece was probably designed by Merton Gershun, who had a long and
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Mid Century Dresser Credenza American of Martinsville
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Baltimore, MD
This exceedingly well-crafted American of Martinsville dresser was designed by Merton Gershun for
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

Pair of Dillingham Nightstands or End Tables in Bookmatched Walnut
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Merton Gershun
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair of nightstands or end tables were made by Dillingham, known for their excellent craftsmanship and quality. Our pair features a classically mid-century walnut construction w...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Night Stands by Dillingham
By Merton Gershun, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
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 desig...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

Handsome Pair of American of Martinsville Walnut Brass Louvered Bachelors Chests
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome pair of American of Martinsville louvered walnut bachelor’s chests. We love the stylish louvered drawer fronts and handsome brass banding along the base. Cabinets are in nic...
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Chinoiserie Highboy Dresser by American of Martinsville
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency chinoiserie highboy dresser by American of Martinsville. The dresser features beautiful bleached walnut wood grain and original brass ...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

American of Martinsville, Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser, Accord Collection
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Buffalo, NY
This stylized dresser features contrasting walnut veneer, two doors with four rattan panels, and this lines signature inset nickel “x” on each corner of the top. Rich walnut grain gr...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage American Walnut + Leather Nightstands by Dillingham
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Merton Gershun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Add a classy dash of style into any space with these luxurious American walnut & ebony leather vintage end tables built by Dillingham of Sheboygan. Built to last the tests of time by...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Leather, Wood, Hardwood, Walnut

Walnut Chest by Merton L. Gershun for American of Martinsville
By Merton Gershun
Located in Cambridge, MA
A handsome walnut chest from the "Dania Collection" designed by Merton L. Gershun for American of
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Merton Gershun Martinsville Walnut End Tables
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
lacquer drawers. Designed by Merton Gershun in the 1960s for American of Martinsville.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Merton Gershon For Dillingham Bookcase
By Merton Gershun, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
by Merton Gershon for Dillingham. Multiple levels of display allow for object, art and literture
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Dresser by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Dorchester, MA
Merton Gershun designed this highboy dresser for American of Martinsville's Dania line. The honey
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

  • 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Merton Brown", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

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.