Merton Gershun End Tables
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 Accord Walnut Nightstand or End Table with X’s
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome nightstand or end table from American of Martinsville and Merton Gershun’s Accord line of furniture with their signature X’s and asymmetric handles. It is in wonderful resto...
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American of Martinsville Dania Walnut Step End Tables by Merton Gershun - a Pair
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Charleston, SC
From the 1950s "Dania" collection by Merton Gershum, who was a prolific designer of furniture lines for American of Martinsville in Virginia. Clean lines, accessible value and richer stain colors made this line one of the best selling in the world at the time, This pair of nightstands has the classic louvered doors of the line with black formica table...
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Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Lacquered Nightstands, Refinished
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern black lacquered nightstands
By Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville
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Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century X Inlaid Walnut Side End
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville mid century X inlaid walnut side end table
End table measures: 20 wide x 27 deep x 19 inches high
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Mid-Century Modern Merton Gershun American of Martinsville Walnut End Table
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a walnut end table designed by Merton L. Gershun for American of Martinsville. Features one drawer with a brass pull and the iconic x-shaped brushed aluminium inlaid detai...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Merton Gershun End Tables
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Mid Century "Esprit" Nightstands by Merton Gershun for Dillingham, a Pair
By Merton Gershun, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of walnut nightstands by Merton Gershun for Dillingham, c.1960s, USA. The nightstands each feature a single door front with beveled sides. The hinged doors open to reveal a wide...
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Merton Gershun end tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Merton Gershun end tables 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 end tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original end tables 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 end tables by Mel Smilow, Johnson Furniture Company, and Renzo Rutili. Prices for Merton Gershun end tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $695 and can go as high as $3,595, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,595.