$1,960
H 44 in W 38 in D 18.5 in
Classic Modernist Chest of Drawers or Dresser, American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Buffalo, NY
A Classic tall chest by Merton Gershun for his Dania collection manufactured by American of
Walnut
Mid century American of Martinsville Dania Tall Dresser
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Baltimore, MD
dresser was designed by Merton Gershun for his Dania collection. Features the mid-century style and
Brass
$2,695
H 34.5 in W 96 in D 15.25 in
American of Martinsville Dania Queen Size Bar Bed Headboard with Nightstands
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Chattanooga, TN
part of American of Martinsville’s Dania Collection. Designed by Merton Gershun, this walnut bed
Laminate, Walnut, Lacquer
Mehraban Dania, ZigZigZag Collection
By Mehraban Rugs, Madam Chair
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number 27865 Size 8' 3" X 10' 3" Design Skane Collection ZigZigZag Material Wool Texture
Wool
Unavailable
H 34.75 in W 36 in D 15 in
Mid Century American of Martinsville Dania Collection Backlit Bar Cabinet Cart
By American of Martinsville
Located in Detroit, MI
• Vintage Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville Dania Collection backlit bar cart circa 1960
Wood, Mirror, Laminate
Stunning Widdicomb Style Low Low Console Cabinet
By John Widdicomb, American of Martinsville
Located in Bronx, NY
Very low console cabinet in the style of John Widdicomb. 1955 Dania Collection by American of
Dania Collection Coffee Table Bench By Martinsville
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern coffee table or bench from American of Martinsville's Dania Collection
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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
Walnut
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H 29 in W 47 in D 23 in
American of Martinsville Desk by Merton Gershun Desk from the "Dania" Collection
By American of Martinsville
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid century modern designed by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville for their “Dania
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H 33 in W 65.125 in D 18.5 in
Merton Gershun American of Martinsville Dania Collection MCM Lowboy c. 1960s
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Denville, NJ
recent restorations -- please message us!" Presenting the iconic "Dania" collection walnut triple
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H 25.5 in W 22 in D 17 in
Mid-Century Modern American Martinsville Dania Gershun Side End Table Nightstand
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
for American of Martinsville, the Dania collection, circa the 1970s. In excellent condition. The
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H 33 in W 65 in D 18.5 in
Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville Dania Gershun Walnut Dresser Mirror
By Merton Gershun
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
American of Martinsville, the Dania collection, circa the 1970s. The dresser has nine louvered drawers
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H 32 in W 21 in D 18 in
Midcentury American of Martinsville Dania Walnut Desk Chair by Merton Gershun
By Merton Gershun
Located in Las Vegas, NV
is apart of American of Martinsville's "Dania" collection. This piece is crafted of solid walnut
Walnut
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H 25 in W 24 in D 28 in
American of Martinsville Dania Walnut Step End Tables by Merton Gershun - a Pair
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Charleston, SC
From the 1950s "Dania" collection by Merton Gershum, who was a prolific designer of furniture lines
Formica, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Dania Walnut Bachelor Chests - Set of 2
By American of Martinsville
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This striking pair of Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville Dania Collection bachelor chests
Brass
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H 30 in W 60 in L 30 in
Classic Modernist Walnut and Brass Server or Credenza, American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Buffalo, NY
Gershun for his Dania collection. Credenza features walnut finish with louvered front drawers as well as
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H 29.5 in W 29.5 in D 47 in
Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville Dania Desk & Chair by Merton Gershun
By Merton Gershun
Located in Las Vegas, NV
. 1950s. This desk is apart of American of Martinsville's "Dania" collection. This piece is crafted of
Walnut
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H 33 in W 65 in D 18.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Dania American of Martinsville Merton Gershun Bedroom Set
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
American of Martinsville, the Dania collection, circa the 1970s. The set includes a secretary, one
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H 34.5 in W 96 in D 15.25 in
American of Martinsville Dania Queen Size Bar Bed Headboard with Nightstands
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Chattanooga, TN
part of American of Martinsville’s Dania Collection. Designed by Merton Gershun, this walnut bed
Laminate, Walnut
Merton Gershun Mid-Century Modern Walnut Nightstands
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in South Bend, IN
Pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands designed by Merton Gershun for the "Dania Collection" by
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Midcentury Lacquered and Walnut Dresser by Merton Gershun
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Los Angeles, CA
States, circa 1950s. This elegant dresser was designed to be part of Gershun’s ‘Dania’ collection for
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American of Martinsville Walnut Mid Century Modern Long Dresser
By Merton Gershun
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Presenting the iconic "Dania" collection walnut triple dresser designed by Merton Gershun for
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American of Martinsville Credenza From the Dania Collection
By American of Martinsville
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful credenza designed by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville for the Dania collection
Brass
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H 34.5 in W 36 in D 15 in
Mid-Century Modern Secretary Dania Collection American of Martinsville Gershun
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Gershun’s Dania collection by American of Martinsville is one of the most versatile Mid-Century Modern
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H 30.5 in W 70 in D 18.5 in
Midcentury American of Martinsville Dania Collection Louvered Walnut Credenza
By American of Martinsville
Located in Baltimore, MD
Merton Gershun for the “Dania” line. With its clean, Minimalist design, this credenza will blend
Walnut
Merton Gershun Dania Range Highboy Dresser In Walnut
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Berkeley, CA
1960s for the Dania collection. Crafted in walnut with beautifully patinated brass hardware. Origin
Brass
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H 58 in W 50 in D 18 in
Merton Gershon for American of Martinsville Dania Display Cabinet China Hutch
By Merton Gershun
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This is a very rare piece from American of Martinsville's Danish-inspired 'Dania' Collection
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H 29.5 in W 47 in D 29.5 in
Merton Gershun Mid-Century Modern Desk for American of Martinsville Dania
By Merton Gershun
Located in Las Vegas, NV
of American of Martinsville's "Dania" collection. This piece is crafted of solid walnut and is
Walnut
Mid-Century American of Martinsville Desk
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern Desk by American of Martinsville in walnut. This piece is from the Dania
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H 24.5 in W 24 in D 28 in
Mid Century Walnut End Tables by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville
By Merton Gershun
Located in New York, NY
Martinsville part of the “Dania” collection . The tables feature louvered deep dovetailed drawers, walnut
Walnut
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
American of Martinsville Mid Century Modern Queen Headboard
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Baltimore, MD
nightstands, designed by Merton Gershun for his Dania collection. Features glossy, black, laminate, long, top
Walnut
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H 30 in W 36 in D 19 in
American of Martinsville Dania Collection Cabinet with Custom Hairpin Legs
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Marietta, GA
Martinsville's "Dania" series was introduced in the late 1950s as a counter attack to the Danish invasion of
Wood
Small Dania Dresser by Merton Gershun for Martinsville
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Dorchester, MA
This dresser was designed by Merton Gershun for Martinsville's Dania Collection. It is composed of
Walnut
Tall Dania Dresser by Merton Gershun for Martinsville
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Dorchester, MA
This dresser was designed by Merton Gershun for Martinsville's Dania Collection. It is constructed
Walnut
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H 30 in W 36 in D 18.5 in
“Dania” Walnut Dresser by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville **ON SALE
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in San Francisco, CA
A three-drawer walnut dresser from designer Merton Gershun’s “Dania Collection” for American of
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Walnut 'Dania' Small Cabinet by American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Hawthorne, CA
1960s American of Martinsville cabinet with brass hardware from the 'Dania' collection. Completely
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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
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Merton Gershun, Dania Collection Walnut Bench
By Merton Gershun
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Merton Gershun bench, part of the Dania collection for American of Martinsville. Drawers across
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Walnut Sideboard by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Dorchester, MA
Merton Gershun designed this handsome walnut sideboard for Martinsville’s Dania collection. On the
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H 69.25 in W 60 in D 18.5 in
Walnut Sideboard with Hutch by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Dorchester, MA
Merton Gershun designed this handsome walnut sideboard and hutch for Martinsville’s Dania
Brass
$1,882 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
$5,000 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Hans Weiss Custom Headboard for King Bed
By Hans Weiss
Located in Hanover, MA
BG GALLERIES WINTER SALE ends March 31 Custom L shaped headboard cabinet wall with floating nightstands and bookshelves designed by Hans Weiss in 1960 for the master bedroom of an U...
Brass
$1,480Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 25 in W 22 in D 17 in
Stylish Pair of American of Martinsville Walnut Nightstands Mid-Century Modern
By American of Martinsville
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Great looking pair of American of Martinsville walnut nightstands. These stylish nightstands have a great flip down door opening to reveal a nice open space with on small drawer. The...
Brass
$12,600
H 71.2 in W 54.4 in D 16 in
Italian Mid-Century Vanity Console by Cesare Lacca with Mirror in Burl Walnut
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Code: FH27 Majestic vanity dressing table console with mirror, 1950s by Cesare Lacca per La Permanente Mobili Cantù , in burl walnut folder. Large shaped mirror. Console with two si...
Mirror, Walnut, Burl
$2,800
H 42 in W 37.5 in D 20.5 in
Merton Gershun Bali Hi Dresser by American of Martinsville, ca. 1950’s
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in New York, NY
Chic and stylish 5 drawer dresser in bleached mahogany with decorative faux bamboo front. The chest features an architecturally inspired case, which surrounds the drawer fronts, crea...
Mahogany
Danish Mid-Century Bar Cabinet in Rosewood by Kurt Østervig
Located in Karlstad, SE
Enhance your home with the classic charm of Scandinavian mid-century design with this breathtaking bar by Kurt Østervig for KP Møbler, Denmark. The rosewood exterior boasts beautiful...
Brass
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$908Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 18.12 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
Gervasoni Inout Side Table in White Ceramic with Black Dots by Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inout 44 is a coffee table-pouf made of ceramic in black, anthracite grey or white decorated with black polka dots or black stripes, it is characterised by a champagne cork shape, es...
Ceramic
$6,236 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$1,723 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
$2,500
H 38 in W 35.5 in D 18.5 in
Mid-Century Danish Modern Roll Top Desk, Dresser or Cabinet in Teak
By Finn Juhl, Arne Vodder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine looking roll top Scandinavian desk made in the 1970s. It features beautiful teak wood and plenty of storage space. In the style of: Finn Juhl or Arne Vodder.
Teak
Mid-Century Rosewood Frame and Headboard by Luigi Bartolini
By Luigi Bartolini
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Luigi Bartolini, an influential Italian furniture designer, created a timeless masterpiece in the 1960s with a stunning rosewood bed frame and headboard. The bed features a distincti...
Cocobolo
$1,650
H 26.5 in W 77.5 in D 97 in
Mid-Century European Teak Full-ish Bed Frame with Built-in Nightstands
By Cees Braakman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century European full-ish Teak bed with built in nightstands and enameled metal frame. The bed features an inset quilted black skai headboard. In original condition with some wea...
Metal
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.