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American of Martinsville Furniture

American of Martinsville is today revered as one of the finest manufacturers of mid-century modern furniture in the United States, but its beginnings were unexpectedly humble.

Well ahead of the Civil War, tobacco was a cash crop in places such as Virginia, and the plant was grown with frequency on farms in Martinsville and elsewhere. In the early 1900s, the business around tobacco was changing and the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company was expanding nationally, buying any Virginia factories in reach. Former tobacco producers Ancil Witten and Charles Keesee turned away from the business in 1906 and, with merely $30,000 in capital (and the support of local business leaders), began to manufacture bedroom furniture under the name American Furniture Company.

In the 1920s, American Furniture Company expanded its offerings from bedroom furnishings. Alongside tallboy dressers and nightstands, Witten and Keesee’s outfit began to offer a range of dining-room sets to the discerning customer. By the 1950s, the name had been changed to American of Martinsville and the brand had gained a reputation for exquisite craftsmanship as well as its variety of furniture styles (Hollywood Regency, chinoiserie). Mass-marketed furniture meant big business in the postwar years and throughout the 20th century in Virginia, and factories owned by companies like Bassett Furniture and American of Martinsville remained busy as suburbanites bought furniture to fill the homes they were moving into.

It isn’t difficult to spot American of Martinsville’s sturdy, solid designs — the lacquered walnut nightstands, mahogany coffee tables and more have long earned the admiration of mid-century modernism enthusiasts. The company’s high profile also owes to prominent attributes that distinguish its well-made vintage furniture, such as the use of wooden slats — inspired by Scandinavian modernism — on hutches and cabinet doors, the famous brass x’s inlaid on the tops of tables and dressers and the stately stacked type of the American of Martinsville logo, which usually appears in drawer interiors. The stamp prominently features an eagle perched atop the lettering, its broad wings spread across the “American” portion.

Besides quality manufacturing, American of Martinsville is additionally recognized for having incorporated the trends of the day. Inspired by designers like George Nakashima and Paul Laszlo, the brand was also known for innovations with wood. Merton Gershun was one of the company’s most prolific designers, and he was responsible for some of its most successful modern furniture lines using the richer, darker woods that would become emblematic of mid-century furniture. Gershun’s most popular line was reportedly Dania, with its sleek walnut credenzas fitted with stylish brass accents and large drawers. Today, American of Martinsville specializes in furniture for the healthcare and hospitality industries.

Shop a wide selection of vintage American of Martinsville mid-century modern sideboards, side tables and more on 1stDibs.

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Item Ships From: California
Creator: American of Martinsville
1960s Mid Century Dresser by Merton L. Gershun for American of Martinsville
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century walnut dresser designed by Merton L. Gershun and manufactured by American of Martinville. This dresser features a walnut frame with three spacious dovetail drawers on the...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American of Martinsville Furniture

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Brass

Black & Gold Greek Key Wall Mirror
By American of Martinsville
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Great mid-century black painted wall mirror with gold Greek key detailing. The unique construction is done in a molded (hollow) fiberglass composite.
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1960s American Vintage American of Martinsville Furniture

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Mirror, Fiberglass

Vintage American of Martinsville Walnut Nightstands with Leather & Brass Accents
By American of Martinsville
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step back into the stylish era of the 1960s with this exceptional pair of American of Martinsville nightstands, masterfully hand-crafted from walnut wood and brought back to life wit...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American of Martinsville Furniture

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Brass

Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Night Stands
By 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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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American of Martinsville Furniture

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Walnut

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser 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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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American of Martinsville Furniture

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Brass

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut 9-Drawer Dresser
By 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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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American of Martinsville Furniture

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Walnut

Newly Refinished - Century Modern Credenza 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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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American of Martinsville Furniture

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Ebony, Walnut, Lacquer

American of Martinsville Walnut Dresser or Credenza, ca. 1960
By American of Martinsville
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
American of Martinsville Walnut Dresser or Credenza, ca. 1960. Beautiful american walnut in excellent original condition with ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American of Martinsville Furniture

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Walnut

Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
By 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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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American of Martinsville Furniture

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Walnut

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser
By 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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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American of Martinsville Furniture

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Walnut

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern 3-Drawer Dresser 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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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American of Martinsville Furniture

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Brass

Large Midcentury American of Martinsville Dresser
By American of Martinsville
Located in Pasadena, CA
An elegant blonde walnut dresser by American of Martinsville catches the eye with its twin blocks of drawers resting on a slightly darker base. T...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville Furniture

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Brass

Albert Parvin Diamond Door Night Stands for American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American of Martinsville Furniture

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Walnut

Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Night Stands
By 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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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American of Martinsville Furniture

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Walnut

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sculpted Walnut & Brass Floor Lamp
By American of Martinsville
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Expertly Refinished, Newly Rewired, Patinated Brass With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativi...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American of Martinsville Furniture

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Brass

Mid-Century Walnut Credenza by Merton L. Gershun for American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing mid-century modern walnut credenza by Merton L. Gershun for American of Martinsville and manufactured in the United States, circa 1960s. This piece showcases the perfect blen...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American of Martinsville Furniture

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Nightstands by American of Martinsville: Elegance Restored
By American of Martinsville
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the world of mid-century modern design with our beautifully restored pair of nightstands by American of Martinsville. Crafted from high-quality mahogany, these bedside tables have been meticulously brought back to life, showcasing an elegant ebonized color, complemented by a sleek lacquer finish. Each nightstand features two spacious drawers, accented with original chrome pull handle knobs...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American of Martinsville Furniture

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Chrome

Mid Century Walnut Louvered Dresser by American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century walnut dresser designed and manufactured by American of Martinsville in the United States circa 1960s. This beautiful dresser features a walnut finish with nine pull-out ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American of Martinsville Furniture

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Walnut

Pair of American of Martinsville Nightstands
By American of Martinsville
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of oak American of Martinsville night stands, c.1950s, USA. This minimal design features black laminate surface, two drawers with curved brass drawer pulls and an open shelf bet...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville Furniture

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Brass

Mid Century Modern Low Commode Chest of Drawers by American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage low chest of drawers manufactured by American of Martinsville, circa 1960's. This unique piece is lacquered in an ebony black fin...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American of Martinsville Furniture

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Wood

American of Martinsville Vintage Burl Wood, Cherry and Walnut 3-Drawer Cabinet
By American of Martinsville
Located in Lomita, CA
The detail, the shape, the walnut touches and the Georgian design make this American of Martinsville vintage cabinet a must-have for collectors. This cabinet stands out thanks to its...
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Mid-20th Century American Georgian American of Martinsville Furniture

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Walnut, Burl

Expertly Restored - American of Martinsville 9-Drawers Walnut Dresser
By American of Martinsville
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American of Martinsville 9-drawers walnut dresser. ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern fur...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American of Martinsville Furniture

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Wood, Walnut

American of Martinsville Pair of Nightstands / Cabinets Hollywood Regency
By American of Martinsville
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful elegant Mid-Century Modern pair of nightstands by American of Martinsville, circa 1960s freshly refinished in a walnut finish with...
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency American of Martinsville Furniture

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Brass

1960’s Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century China Cabinet
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Merton Gershun for the “Dania” line featuring display on the upper left with glass sliding doors and open shelving on the top right. The bottom portion features a wide cabinet and column of four sculpted louvered slatted facade drawers. The first drawer in the column is felt lined and divided for storing silverware.  Solid walnut Danish style legs lend support with detailed brass caps add subtle, sophistication.  This piece doubles as a shelving / china hutch and server...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American of Martinsville Furniture

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Brass

1950's Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville Highboy Dresser
By American of Martinsville
Located in Burbank, CA
Original 1950's Mid-Century Modern dresser for sale. Manufactured by American of Martinsville, and very solidly constructed. It has five drawers, and has been professionally refinish...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American of Martinsville Furniture

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Wood

Vintage Nightstands by American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of beautiful nightstands designed and manufactured by American of Martinsville in the United States, circa 1950s. Each nightstand features three dovetailed drawers with original...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American of Martinsville Furniture

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Brass

1960s American of Martinsville 9 Drawer Walnut Dresser with Matching Mirror
By American of Martinsville
Located in Monrovia, CA
American of Martinsville walnut dresser with matching walnut framed mirror 9 drawer dresser Mid Century 1960s Mid Century Modern AMERICAN OF MARTINSVILLE Walnut 9 Drawer Dresser S...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville Furniture

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Mirror, Walnut

Expertly Restored - American of Martinsville Night Stands with Magazine Shelves
By American of Martinsville
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American of Martinsville night stands with magazine shelves. ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American of Martinsville Furniture

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Wood, Walnut

American Mid-Century Restored Walnut Block Front Two Drawers Night Stands
By American of Martinsville
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of mid-century American modern walnut block front nightstands end tables, freshly refinished beautiful lines, and good looking.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville Furniture

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Walnut

Expertly Restored - American of Martinsville Night Stands with Brass Accents
By American of Martinsville
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American of Martinsville night stands with brass accents. ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history bac...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American of Martinsville Furniture

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Brass

Vintage Lacquered Highboy by American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This stunning vintage highboy was designed and manufactured by American of Martinsville in the United States, circa 1950s. This elegant highboy feature...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American of Martinsville Furniture

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Brass

Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Night Stands by American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern walnut night stands with brass accents by American of Martinsville. ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American of Martinsville Furniture

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Brass

American of Martinsville Two-Tier Bedside Table Pair
By George Nelson, American of Martinsville
Located in Van Nuys, CA
American of Martinsville two-tier bedside tables in the style of Geroge Nelson with top pull-out drawer and X-shaped metal inlays, circa 1950. Signed...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American of Martinsville Furniture

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Steel

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. ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing h...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American of Martinsville Furniture

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Brass

Mid Century Mahogany and Brass Coffee Table by American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage low storage coffee table in mahogany manufactured by American of Martinsville, circa 1960's. Features a natural warm wood grain pattern accented wi...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American of Martinsville Furniture

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Brass

American of Martinsville Mid-Century Modern Dresser or Bureau
By American of Martinsville
Located in Studio City, CA
A clean, beautifully designed Mid-Century Modern dresser with five pull-out drawers. In very nice, original vintage condition. Quite unique and rare. Would stand out in any room. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville Furniture

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Walnut

Midcentury Walnut Dresser by Merton L. Gershun for American of Martinsville
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous mid century walnut and lacquered dresser designed by Michael L. Gershun for American of Martinsville in the United States, circa 1960s. This credenza has been constructed from the highest quality walnut wood. Features a white lacquered box...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American of Martinsville Furniture

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Brass

Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Nightstands by American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern nightstands by American of Martinsville. ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history b...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American of Martinsville Furniture

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Laminate, Walnut

Large Bleached Mahogany Dresser by American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large bleached mahogany dresser by American of Martinsville. Stamped.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American of Martinsville Furniture

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Brass

Vintage Lacquered Nightstands by American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of beautiful lacquered nightstands designed and manufactured by American of Martinsville in the United States, circa 1950s. These lovely nightstands are professionally restored ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American of Martinsville Furniture

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Brass

Large Bleached Mahogany Dresser by American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large bleached mahogany dresser by American of Martinsville. Stamped.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American of Martinsville Furniture

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Brass

American of Martinsville Nine Drawer Dresser, United States, c.1960
By American of Martinsville
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
American of Martinsville Nine Drawer Dresser, United States, c.1960. This piece has been professionally restored.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville Furniture

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Oak

Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Night Stands
By American of Martinsville
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Expertly Refinished 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 ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American of Martinsville Furniture

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Walnut

Expertly Restored -Merton L. Gershun Walnut Chest of Drawers with Brass Accents
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Merton L. Gershun walnut chest of drawers with brass accents for American of Martinsville. ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furni...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American of Martinsville Furniture

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Brass

American Of Martinsville furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

American of Martinsville furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of American of Martinsville furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by American of Martinsville were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by John Widdicomb, Planner Group, and John Stuart. Prices for American of Martinsville furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $322 and can go as high as $39,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,348.
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