Merton Gershun Credenzas
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
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 Merton Gershun Credenzas
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Brass
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza by Merton Gershun
By Merton Gershun, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
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 Merton Gershun Credenzas
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Formica, 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 Merton Gershun Credenzas
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Ebony, Walnut, Lacquer
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Ebonized Credenza
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
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Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville mid century ebonized credenza
The credenza measures: 50 wide x 19 deep x 32 inches high
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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 manufactured in the United States, circa 1960s. This piece showcases the perfect blen...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Merton Gershun Credenzas
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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
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Simple + Classic Walnut Mid-Century Modern Credenza by American of Martinsville
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Simple + perfect Mid-Century Modern walnut Credenza / Media stand designed by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville. This classic credenza features a simple front panel design ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Merton Gershun Credenzas
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Wood, Walnut
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 th...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Merton Gershun Credenzas
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Brass
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 Merton Gershun Credenzas
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Brass
Mid-Century Modern Bubble Glass Cabinet Merton Gershun American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen modernist server with stunning Bubble glass top designed by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville. Featuring three generous storage to bottom, three drawers, one being silverware drawer and two door top display locking...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Merton Gershun Credenzas
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Brass
Merton Gershun Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Walnut Triple Dresser, Refinished
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie triple dresser or credenza
By Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville,
USA, 1960s
Book-matched walnut wit...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Merton Gershun Credenzas
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Brass
American of Martinsville Accord Walnut & Cane Dresser & Bachelor’s Chest w/ X’s
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome pair of chests from American of Martinsville and Merton Gershun’s Accord line of furniture with the signature X’s and asymmetric handles. One is the long walnut dresser with three drawers and cane doors and the second is the three-drawer bachelor’s chest. Two separate pieces but butted together make one long marvelous piece. We are pricing them as a set. Both are in wonderful restored condition. However, they are not without signs of age and use having an overall beautiful age patina which includes small nicks, scratches, and imperfections but nothing major. Please see photos, circa mid-20th century.
Oh my! If you could ever say X marks the spot for a piece of furniture…you can say it with this pair. Note the metal signature crosses in their tops and their fabulous asymmetric or staggered handles. These gorgeous chests are from the Accord collection produced in the mid-20th century by American of Martinsville and designed by Merton Gershun. One piece is the longer dresser which is comprised of a bank of three drawers next to three doors with cane inserts. One door opens to the left and the other two doors bi-fold open to the right revealing three interior drawers. This dresser alone is wonderful but paired with the matching bachelor’s chest, which has the same bank of three drawers as the dresser, and butted next to the doors, making it one extra long cabinet...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Merton Gershun Credenzas
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Aluminum
American of Martinsville Credenza from the Dania Collection
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Nice credenza designed by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville for the Dania collection. Nice walnut finish with great brass accent. Offers amp...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Merton Gershun Credenzas
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Walnut
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Merton Gershun credenzas for sale on 1stDibs.
Merton Gershun credenzas 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 credenzas, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original credenzas 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 credenzas by Kent-Coffey, John Stuart, and Founders Furniture Company. Prices for Merton Gershun credenzas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,462 and can go as high as $5,995, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,145.