$2,850
H 29.5 in W 60 in D 19 in
Merton Gershun Dillingham Esprit Walnut Six Drawer Lowboy Dresser Mild Century
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Forest Grove, PA
This stunning Dillingham Esprit dresser was designed by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville
Laminate, Walnut
Dillingham’s “Esprit” Walnut Dresser Credenza by Merton Gershun
By Merton Gershun
Located in Kensington, MD
+ Sleek American Modernist walnut dresser or credenza + Tons of storage in these 9 spacious drawers + Three large drawers on the far right are hidden behind a door, breaking up the f...
Walnut, Wood
$2,600 / set
H 20 in W 19.5 in D 15.5 in
Pair of Dillingham’s “Esprit” Walnut Nightstands End Tables / Cabinets
By Merton Gershun
Located in Kensington, MD
+ Fantastic pair of versatile small cabinets that can be used as nightstands, end tables or on their own wherever you need to stow some items out of sight + Table surface provides pl...
Walnut, Wood
$3,250
H 29.5 in W 72 in D 19 in
Merton Gershun for Dillingham Mid-Century Modern Esprit Walnut Dresser Cabinet
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Merton Gershun for Dillingham Mid-Century Modern Esprit Walnut Dresser This stunning Dillingham
Walnut
$2,495
H 29.5 in W 48.25 in D 23 in
Newly Refinished - Merton Gershun “Esprit” Walnut Writing Desk for Dillingham
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Merton Gershun
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant walnut writing desk was designed by Merton Gershun for Dillingham as part of the
Laminate, Walnut
$1,620 / set
H 22.75 in W 19.6 in D 15.5 in
Pair of mid century modern Esprit nightstands by Dillingham, circa 1960
By Merton Gershun, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in View Park, CA
A pair of walnut « Esprit » nightstands by Merton Gershun for Dillingham, circa 1960. These bedside
Walnut
$1,950
H 50 in W 40 in D 18 in
Merton Gershun for Dillingham Mid-Century Modern Esprit Walnut Gentleman’s Chest
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A clean-lined and versatile mid-century modern walnut gentlemen’s chest, perfect for use as a bedroom storage piece or a stylish bar cabinet. The upper section features a pair of pan...
Walnut
Unavailable
H 21.5 in W 20 in D 13.75 in
Pair of Vintage Dillingham Esprit Nightstands or Side Tables in Walnut
By Glenn of California, John Kapel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of vintage Dillingham Esprit nightstands. The front of these nightstands swing open to reveal
Formica, Walnut
Dillingham Esprit End Table by Merton Gershun
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Merton Gershun
Located in Fraser, MI
designed by Merton Gershun for Dillingham Esprit line. Walnut with black lacquer.
Walnut, Lacquer
Merton Gurshun Dillingham Esprit Mid Century Record Cabinet Bench
By Merton Gershun, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Merton Gurshun Dillingham Esprit Mid Century record cabinet bench Cabinet measures: 48 wide x
Wood
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H 46 in W 38 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Five-Drawer Walnut Tall Chest by Dillingham Esprit Collection
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Toledo, OH
Merton L. Gershun for the Dillingham Esprit collection.
Sold
H 21 in W 27.5 in D 27.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Dillingham Esprit End Table Designed by Merton Gershun
Located in West Hartford, CT
Coveted Dillingham Esprit side table with drawer designed by renowned designer Merton Gershun
Walnut
1960's Mid-Century Modern Dillingham Esprit 9 drawer lowboy
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Merton Gershun for Dillingham's Esprit line. Walnut body and drawers with figured grain running
Walnut
1960's Mid-Century Modern Dillingham Esprit 9 drawer lowboy
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Gershun for Dillingham's Esprit line. Walnut body and drawers with figured grain running continuously
Walnut
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H 50 in W 18 in D 1.5 in
Pair of Merton Gershun for Dillingham Esprit Mid Century Danish Modern Mirrors
By Merton Gershun
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Pair of Merton Gershun for Dillingham Esprit Mid Century Walnut Mirrors Very hard to find pair of
Walnut
Merton Gershun for Dillingham Esprit Mid Century Walnut King Headboard
By Merton Gershun, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Merton Gershun for Dillingham Esprit mid century walnut king headboard Headboard measures: 81 wide
Walnut
Merton L. Gershun for Dillingham "Esprit" Walnut Triple Dresser
By Merton Gershun, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
(one small surface nick and one corner scuff). Branded "Dillingham Esprit" to the top drawer. Measures
Walnut
Sold
H 37.5 in W 19 in L 37.5 in
Merton Gershun for Dillingham Esprit Midcentury Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Merton Gershun
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Merton Gershun for Dillingham Esprit midcentury walnut dining chairs, set of 6 These chairs are 19
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 68.13 in W 29.63 in D 19 in
Dillingham Esprit Walnut Highboy Dresser With Built-in Mirror & Jewelry Box
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Chattanooga, TN
ONLY ONE DRESSER available. Mid-Century Modern highboy dresser from Dillingham's esprit line. One
Walnut, Mirror
Merton L. Gershun for Dillingham "Esprit" Walnut Highboy Chest
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Merton Gershun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
USA 6-drawer highboy chest designed by Merton Gershun for Dillingham as part of the "Esprit
Walnut
Sold
H 72 in W 64 in L 72 in
Merton Gershun for Dillingham "Esprit" Walnut Two-Piece Cabinet Credenza Bar
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Merton Gershun
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent two-piece cabinet/credenza by Merton Gershun for Dillingham as part of the "Esprit
Glass, Wood, Walnut
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H 23 in W 19.5 in D 15.5 in
Pair of Merton L. Gershun for Dillingham "Esprit" Walnut Nightstands Mid Century
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Merton Gershun
Located in San Diego, CA
for Dillingham as part of the "Esprit" collection, circa the 1960s. This streamlined set is crafted in
Walnut
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H 23 in W 19.5 in D 15.5 in
Pair of Merton L. Gershun for Dillingham "Esprit" MCM Walnut Nightstands
By Merton Gershun
Located in Las Vegas, NV
We are very pleased to offer a pair of mid-century nightstands by Merton Gershun for Dillingham as
Walnut
Sold
H 22.5 in W 27 in L 22.5 in
Vintage 1970's Mid-Century Modern Dillingham Esprit Walnut Night Stand End Table
By Merton Gershun, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Lafayette, IN
Sleek & Chic, the minimalist lines of this Dillingham nightstand make it one of the stand-outs of
Walnut
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H 22.38 in W 22.13 in L 22.38 in
Merton Gershun for Dillingham Walnut Nightstands, Newly Restored
By Merton Gershun, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut nightstands By Merton Gershun for Dillingham
Walnut
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H 48.5 in W 40 in D 18 in
Merton Gershun for Dillingham Mid-Century Modern Esprit Walnut Gentleman’s Chest
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Merton Gershun for Dillingham Mid-Century Modern Esprit Walnut Gentleman’s Chest Dresser This
Walnut
Pair of Merton L. Gershun "Esprit" Nightstands for Dillingham
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Merton Gershun
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of walnut nightstands by Merton L. Gershun for Dillingham, c.1960s, USA. The nightstands each
Laminate, Walnut
Pair of Merton L. Gershun "Esprit" Nightstands for Dillingham
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Merton Gershun
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of walnut nightstands by Merton L. Gershun for Dillingham, c.1960s, USA. The nightstands each
Laminate, Walnut
Vintage Walnut "Esprit" Desk by Merton L. Gershun for Dillingham
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Merton Gershun
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous vintage walnut “Esprit” desk designed by Merton L. Gershun for Dillingham Mfg. Co. in the
Laminate, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern "Esprit" Desk by Merton Gershun for Dillingham
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Merton Gershun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern, walnut desk designed by Merton L. Gershun for Dillingham Mfg. Co. for the
Walnut
Dilingham Esprit Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of 8
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Dilingham esprit mid century walnut dining chairs - Set of 8 These chairs measure: 20.5 wide x
Upholstery, Walnut
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H 30 in W 72 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut 9-Drawer Lowboy Dresser Merton Gershun for Dillingham
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Las Vegas, NV
9-drawer chest with plinth base designed by Merton Gershun for Dillingham as part of the “Esprit
Walnut
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H 69 in W 38 in L 69 in
Mid-Century Modern Merton Gershun for Dillingham Gentlemen’s Wardrobe Chest
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Merton Gershun
Located in West Hartford, CT
Made in USA sleek mens wardrobe chest designed by Merton Gershun for Dillingham as part of the
Wood, Walnut
Dillingham Esprit Walnut Tall Chest with Attached Mirror
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Esperance, NY
Dillingham Esprit walnut tall chest with attached mirror Walnut tall chest with connected mirror
Walnut
Dillingham Esprit Walnut Commode Cabinet Nightstand, circa 1960s
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Mid-Century Modern nightstand from Dillingham's esprit line. One of the most sought after American
Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Dillingham Esprit End Tables
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Dillingham Esprit end tables Pair of Mid-Century Modern end tables
Walnut
Sold
H 45 in W 38 in D 19 in
Handsome Dillingham Esprit Walnut Highboy Dresser and Matching Nightstands
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sleek Mid-Century modern walnut highboy dresser and matching pair of night stands, Dillingham
Walnut
Martin Borenstein for Dillingham Esprit Walnut Cabinet with Caned Door
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Troy, MI
Walnut serving, buffet or sideboard cabinet from Dillingham's Esprit collection designed by Martin
Sold
H 30 in W 72 in D 18.5 in
Merton Gershun for Dillingham Esprit Mid Century Walnut 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Merton Gershun
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Merton Gershun for Dillingham Esprit mid century walnut 9 drawer lowboy dresser Dresser measures
Walnut
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H 74 in W 26 in D 16 in
Designed by Merton Gershun for Dillingham Esprit Mid Century Display Cabinet
By Merton Gershun
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This rare Dillingham Esprit vintage walnut display cabinet featuring clean lines with striking
Teak
Merton L. Gershun for Dillingham "Esprit" Walnut Nightstands, a Pair
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a pair of mid-century nightstands by Merton Gershun for Dillingham as
Hardwood
Sold
H 29.5 in W 72 in D 19 in
Merton Gershun for Dillingham Mid-Century Modern Esprit Walnut Lowboy Dresser
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Merton Gershun for Dillingham Mid-Century Modern Esprit Walnut Lowboy Dresser This stunning
Walnut
Dillingham Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser Credenza, circa 1970s
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Mid-Century Modern Dillingham esprit dresser with eight spacious drawers. The bottom portion of the
Walnut
Set of Four Merton L. Gershun Walnut Dining Chairs
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Merton Gershun
Located in South Charleston, WV
Merton L. Gerhsun Dillingham, Esprit Series, USA, 1968 Walnut. Fully restored, new upholstery
Fabric, Walnut
Newly Refinished - Expanding Merton Gershun “Esprit” Walnut Dining Table
By Merton Gershun, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
by the Dillingham Furniture Company in the 1970s, as marked underneath. Part of the sought-after
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Record Storage Credenza by Dillingham
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Merton Gershun
Located in Berkeley, CA
Dillingham as part of the ‘Esprit’ collection. This sleek piece is sought after by midcentury collectors and
Walnut
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H 29 in W 108 in D 38 in
Walnut Dining Table by Merton Gershun for Dillingham Esprit Collection, ca. 1970
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Merton Gershun
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Walnut Dining Table by Merton Gershun for Dillingham Esprit Collection, ca. 1970. Beautiful walnut
Walnut
Eight Dillingham Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Baltimore, MD
. Baughman designed the Esprit line for Dillingham, a top notch producer, and this company produced the
Walnut
American Walnut Single Pedestal Desk by Dillingham after Dunbar
Located in Pasadena, CA
A single pedestal walnut desk from the Esprit series by Dillingham with a writing surface banded
Walnut
Dillingham Esprit Walnut Tall Chest with Attached Mirror
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Martin Borenstein
Located in Chicago, IL
Walnut tall chest with connected mirror and built in "hidden" jewelry box by Dillingham. This
Walnut
$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
Danish Modern Mid Century Teak Dresser Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in New York, NY
Danish Modern Teak Mid Century Dresser by Dyrlund, Denmark. Sweet six drawer teak Danish Modern dresser. Recessed pulls run the entire length of each drawer. All drawers ride very...
Teak
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Dresser with Six Drawers, 1970
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century danish modern 6 drawer teak dresser. Simple basic Danish modern design teak dresser. Has carved upper handles with solid wood drawers. Clean inside and out all drawers sl...
Teak
$34,000
H 26.5 in W 92.75 in D 32 in
Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
By Lehigh Leopold, Warren Platner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece (with celebrity provenance) is a Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970...
Chrome
Dillingham Mid Century Walnut Lowboy Dresser
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is a vintage large lowboy dresser, featuring gorgeous wood grain and retaining its original tag. This piece combines classic charm with timeless appeal.
Walnut
1960's Midcentury Jens Risom Walnut Cabinet Credenza
By Jens Risom
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
An exceptional midcentury walnut file cabinet/credenza by iconic designer Jens Risom, circa 1960s, manufactured in the USA. This absolutely stunning piece features gorgeous walnut, s...
Chrome
Danish Denmark Mid Century Modern Long Teak Dresser
Located in Baltimore, MD
Attractive long low Danish modern sleek smooth face teak 6 long low dresser. This is a very simple yet modern 6 drawer design. Each drawer has beautiful medium tone stunning teak gra...
Teak
Vintage Walnut Dresser by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful vintage walnut dresser designed and manufactured by Lane Furniture Company in the United States, circa 1960s. This dresser has a minimalist but highly functional design. It...
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut 9 Drawer Dresser by Dixie
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
An elegant dresser. This is a beautiful example of Mid-Century craftsmanship by Dixie Furniture, features nine drawers for plenty of storage. An extremely well made and solid piece ...
Walnut
1970s Dillingham Walnut Lowboy Dresser
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this beautifully crafted vintage dresser made by Dillingham, featuring a striking walnut wood grain.
Walnut
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 72 in D 18 in
Midcentury Danish Modern 8 Drawer Light Teak Dresser Credenza
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury Danish Modern 8 drawer teak dresser or credenza by Arne Wahl Iversen. Beautiful light teak color with a nice grain. All drawers clean inside and out as well as slide smoot...
Teak
John Kapel Mid Century Modern Walnut Dresser Glenn of California
By John Kapel
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This distinguished by John Kapel for Glenn of California dresser features a streamlined design with exceptional craftsmanship and premium materials. Notable elements include elegantl...
Walnut
Danish Walnut 4 Drawer Chest Arne Wahl Iversen Unmarked 1970s
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Forest Grove, PA
An unmarked Danish Walnut 4 Drawer Chest designed by Arne Wahl Iversen. This well made chest is from the 1970s. It features graduated blind drawers as well as excellent wood selecti...
Walnut
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.