Merton Gershun Beds and Bed Frames
American, 1909-1989
In as early as the 1920s, American furniture designer Merton Gershun created popular bedroom suites and more for the likes of Shelbyville, Indiana’s Albert Distinctive Modern Furniture Company. Later, he partnered with Dillingham Manufacturing, which had offices in Wisconsin and Mississippi and collaborated with the likes of Arthur Umanoff and Pierre Cardin. The world’s growing population of mid-century modern furniture devotees, however, know Gershun as having been American of Martinsville’s most prolific designer. Vintage Merton Gershun dressers, side tables, bed frames and other pieces are widely collected today.
Founded in the early 1900s by former tobacco producers, American of Martinsville eventually became one of the best known furniture manufacturers in the United States. Besides quality manufacturing, American of Martinsville is additionally recognized for having incorporated the day's trends in its designs. Inspired by designers like George Nakashima and Paul Laszlo, the brand was also known for innovations with wood.
Working with walnut and ebonized mahogany — and integrating decorative flourishes such as brass drawer pulls into his dressers and cane door fronts on his cabinets — Gershun designed numerous furniture lines for the company, including Dilettante, Fortissimo and others. The designer’s Dania collection, with its sleek walnut credenzas fitted with stylish brass accents and large drawers, has enjoyed popularity all over the world.
Gershun was passionate about bringing stylish pieces to American families but was also focused on affordability. His Harlequin line for American of Martinsville — the print ads for which read “SCULPTURED” and “BUDGET-PRICED” in bolded all-caps text — included bedroom and dining room furnishings in solid walnut. For Dillingham, Gershun designed the similarly well-received Esprit and Samara lines as well as other collections.
Gershun was particularly interested in creating furniture for small spaces and for postwar homeowners on a modest budget. He was a big proponent of incorporating international influences into his designs — he drew inspiration from Asia and created chinoiserie-style dressers in bleached walnut supported by ebonized wood bases. To Gershun, modern design was more than clean lines and sharp angles: it was about utility as well as beauty.
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Creator: Merton Gershun
American of Martinsville Dania Queen Size Bar Bed Headboard with Nightstands
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Mid-Century Modern queen size bed headboard with built-in nightstands. The 4004-14 “Bar Bed” is a part of American of Martinsville’s Dania Collection. Designed by Merton Gershun, this walnut bed...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Merton Gershun Beds and Bed Frames
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Laminate, Walnut
American of Martinsville Merton Gershun Urban Suburban Bed
By Merton Gershun
Located in Pasadena, TX
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville twin bed, circa 1960s.
Designed in the 1960s for the Urban Suburban line. Headboard and footboard in mapl...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Merton Gershun Beds and Bed Frames
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Birch
Walnut Queen Sized Headboard by American of Martinsville
By Merton Gershun
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A beautifully grained walnut queen sized headboard with nice wood inter trim detail to the headboard , attaches to your excising mattress frame . Manufa...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Merton Gershun Beds and Bed Frames
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Walnut
Merton Gershun for Dillingham Mid-Century Modern Walnut King Size Headboard
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Merton Gershun
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern king size headboard
By Merton Gershun for Dillingham
USA, 1960s
Book-matched walnut, with inset black vinyl panels.
Measures: 77.25" W x 1.5...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Merton Gershun Beds and Bed Frames
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Walnut
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville MCM Urban Suburban Full Headboard
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Urban Suburban full headboard
This headboard measures: 58 wide x 2 deep x 31 inches high
A...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Merton Gershun Beds and Bed Frames
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Wood
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Full Size Headboard
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville mid century full size headboard
This headboard measures 55 wide x 2 deep x 31.5 inches hig...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Merton Gershun Beds and Bed Frames
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Wood
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American of Martinsville Accord Walnut Nightstand or End Table with X’s
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American of Martinsville Nightstand
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Rare Walnut Queen Headboard by American of Martinsville from Accord Collection
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H 36.25 in W 96.5 in D 16 in
Mid-Century Modern King Size Walnut Headboard
Located in Charleston, SC
Here we have a richly grained walnut king size headboard with 4 inverted slats. A fabulous modern shape and very much in the style of Kent Coffey.
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Mid-Century Modern Century Walnut & Cane King Headboard
By Century Furniture
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Century King Headboard. Featuring a straight line design, made up of solid wood with cane over top, and a beautiful walnut finish. This is an...
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Henredon Fine Furniture Carved Walnut Queen Size / Full Size Headboard
By Henredon
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautifully carved walnut queen size or full size headboard in great condition.
Measures 60" in width, 42.5" in height. Hole drilled for both full size and queen size frames.
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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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Magnificent Nakashima Style Walnut King-Size Headboard Mid-Century Modern
By George Nakashima
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Super gorgeous Nakashima style walnut king-size headboard. This amazing piece is in fabulous vintage condition. It measures 39.5" T x 107.5" L x 3" D . The legs have an extra wide pa...
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Dixie Furniture Mid-Century Modern Walnut Queen Size Headboard
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
Dixie Furniture Mid-Century Modern walnut queen size headboard.
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Measures 42"W x 40"H.
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AMERICAN OF MARTINSVILLE Mid 20th Century Modern Walnut Queen Size Headboard
By American of Martinsville
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Mid 20th Century Modern queen size panel headboard by American of Martinsville. Walnut with a lighter color finish, two carved square panels, and a square carved top rail. Made in ...
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American of Martinsville Fruitwood Bedside Table Nightstands
By American of Martinsville
Located in Germantown, MD
American of Martinsville Mid-Century Italian style bedside tables. Measures 24" in width X 18" in depth X 24" in height.
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Albert Parvin Diamond Door Night Stands for American of Martinsville
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American of Martinsville Mid Century Modern Queen Headboard
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
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Merton Gershun American of Martinsville MCM Walnut Cane Full Storage Headboard
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Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville mid century walnut and cane full storage headboard
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Merton Gershun American of Martinsville MCM Rattan X Inlay Queen Headboard
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Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Walnut Full Headboard
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Merton Gershun Bleached Mahogany and Cane Full Size Bed, 1960s
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern full size bed frame
By Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville,
USA, 1960s
Bleached mahogany, with sliding cane doors on the bookcase headboard...
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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 furniture. It is in fabulous vintage condition with its original finish. The caning...
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H 35 in W 79 in D 2.75 in
MCM American of Martinsville Merton Gershun Urban Suburban Full-Size Headboard
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Topeka, KS
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Mid-Century Modern Merton Gershun American of Martinsville Full Size Headboard
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Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a full size walnut headboard. It was designed by Merton L. Gershun for American of Martinsville's "Dania" line.
Dimensions: 56.5" W x 3" D x 32" H.
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H 32 in W 56.5 in D 3 in
Merton Gershun Designed Mid-Century Modern Headboard
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Rare American of Martinsville Headboard and Night Stands Mid-century Modern
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Located in Pemberton, NJ
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H 34 in W 96 in D 15.5 in
Merton Gershun beds and bed frames for sale on 1stDibs.
Merton Gershun beds and bed frames 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 Merton Gershun beds and bed frames, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original beds and bed frames by Merton Gershun were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider beds and bed frames by John Widdicomb, Paul Evans, and Milo Baughman. Prices for Merton Gershun beds and bed frames can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $695 and can go as high as $1,345, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $995.
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