$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
$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
$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
$2,495
H 30 in W 63 in D 45 in
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
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 Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Merton Gershun
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
Sold
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 Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Merton Gershun
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 Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Merton Gershun
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 Merton Gershun, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
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 Merton Gershun, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent two-piece cabinet/credenza by Merton Gershun for Dillingham as part of the "Esprit
Glass, Wood, Walnut
Sold
H 23 in W 19.5 in D 15.5 in
Pair of Merton L. Gershun for Dillingham "Esprit" Walnut Nightstands Mid Century
By Merton Gershun, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in San Diego, CA
for Dillingham as part of the "Esprit" collection, circa the 1960s. This streamlined set is crafted in
Walnut
Sold
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
Sold
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
Sold
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
Sold
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
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
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 Merton Gershun, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Merton Gershun for Dillingham Esprit mid century walnut 9 drawer lowboy dresser Dresser measures
Walnut
Sold
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 Merton Gershun, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in South Charleston, WV
Merton L. Gerhsun Dillingham, Esprit Series, USA, 1968 Walnut. Fully restored, new upholstery
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Record Storage Credenza by Dillingham
By Merton Gershun, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Berkeley, CA
Dillingham as part of the ‘Esprit’ collection. This sleek piece is sought after by midcentury collectors and
Walnut
Sold
H 29 in W 108 in D 38 in
Walnut Dining Table by Merton Gershun for Dillingham Esprit Collection, ca. 1970
By Merton Gershun, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
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 Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Milo Baughman
Located in Baltimore, MD
. Baughman designed the Esprit line for Dillingham, a top notch producer, and this company produced the
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
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
$2,217Sale Price|23% Off
H 28.35 in Dm 47.25 in
Dining Table Made In Rosewood Designed by Johannes Andersen From 1960s
By Johannes Andersen, Uldum Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
The rosewood dining table, designed by Johannes Andersen and manufactured at Uldum Møbelfabrik in the 1960s, is a remarkable example of mid-century Danish furniture design. Renowned ...
Rosewood
Sold|$5,200
H 28.5 in Dm 47.25 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Model 311 Extendable Dining Table, 1950s
By Soborg Mobler, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautifully refinished Model 311 teak extendable dining table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbler, designed in 1956, comes with a single leaf and is sta...
Teak
$7,126 / item
H 21.66 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Pair Various Positions Nightstand in Walnut and Oak by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by his fascination with the aesthetic allure of interiors depicted in films and literature, Yaniv Chen endeavors to capture the essence of captivating spaces. Reflecting upo...
Oak, Walnut
$3,013
H 30.71 in W 78.35 in D 32.29 in
Antique Fruitwood & Oak Early 20th Century French Rustic Farmhouse Dining Table
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This elegant table was made in Southern France in the early 20th century. It has a tabletop from fruitwood with beautiful grain patterns. It has a very warm color and the table shows...
Fruitwood
$3,800
H 29 in W 39.13 in D 39 in
Vintage Walnut and Rosewood Directional Dining Table by Kipp Stewart for Calvin
By Calvin Furniture, Kipp Stewart
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century Modern Directional dining table designed by Kipp Stewart for Calvin Furniture in walnut, circa 1960's. Features rosewood inlay and a unique shaped top that expands with f...
Rosewood, Walnut
$900 / item
H 38.59 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Minimal Style, Solid Wood Stool, Textiles or Leather Seatings, Caning Backboard
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Wing chair solid wood collection, flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort and softness are the keywords for this collection. The concept is inspired by the B-52 plane design, thi...
Textile, Cane, Wood, Hardwood
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 29 in W 60 in D 36 in
Mid century modern walnut extension dining table by George Nelson Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century modern original walnut extension dining table designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller with 2 leaves. This dining table has a walnut top with 2x walnut leaves that sto...
Steel
French White Veined Carrara Marble Mantel
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant French Marble Mantel is a stunning antique, originating from France circa 1880. Its timeless beauty is crafted with premium white veined Carrara marble, perfect for addi...
Marble
Reclaimed Wood Oak Dining Table 84"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the modern Oak Dining Table, designed with clean lines and a stunning wire brush finish for a contemporary touch. Crafted with solid oak legs for durability and stability...
Oak
Lane Mid Century Walnut Tuxedo Bow Tie Sideboard Credenza
By Lane Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lane Mid century walnut tuxedo bow tie sideboard credenza This credenza measures: 66.25 wide x 18.25 deep x 30.25 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call...
Brass
$4,895 / item
H 24.5 in W 72 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Tambour-Door Credenza by Danish Modern LA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our first-ever modern credenza designed and crafted by Danish Modern L.A.'s artisans' house in Los Angeles, CA. Our skillfully crafted credenza showcases a solid American...
Walnut
Midcentury Modern Crafted Black Walnut Dresser
By Gilbert Rohde, Jens Risom, George Nelson
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A superb handcrafted American Modern cabinet in rich black walnut, dating to the 1960s. This solid, well-built piece features four exposed drawers and one open cabinet with an intern...
Walnut
Handmade Carved Oak Sideboard With Emperor Marble Top, Italy
Located in Madrid, ES
Hand-carved oak sideboard with three hinged doors and central interior shelf. Top and plinth made of 3 cm thick emperor marble. Every item LA Studio offers is checked by our team of...
Marble
Mid-century Danish Rosewood Dresser or Nightstand
Located in Oakland, CA
Four drawer dresser crafted in Brazilian rosewood with book-matched grain and raised on tapered legs. Finely restored and in excellent condition. Measurements Width 32.50’’ x Depth 1...
Rosewood
$2,880Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 75 in D 18 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood 9 Drawer Low Dresser by Brouer
By Brouer Mobel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very clean mid-century Danish modern rosewood 9 drawer credenza or dresser. All drawers slide smooth on metal glides with stops. Beautiful Rosewood grain. Rounded corners on a rosewo...
Birch, Rosewood
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.