Letter from Merton Brown to Countess Pecci Blunt - 1955
Located in Roma, IT
L.A.S. addressed to Countess Pecci Blunt. Fregari, April 8, 1955. 1p. 21x29 cm. With an envelope with a difficult-to-read stamp. 1p. 21x29 cm. Perfect conditions. Cover letter. The...
Paper, Ink
Merton Gershun For Dillingham Set Of 6 Brown Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Merton Gershun
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A stylish set of six dining chairs designed by Merton Gershun for Dillingham, featuring a warm and
Fabric
Original Merton Simpson Multi-Media
By Merton Simpson
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Merton Simpson Multi-Media 27" x 24". Merton Daniel Simpson (September 20, 1928, March 9, 2013) was
Wood
Merton Gershun, Dresser, Walnut, USA, 1950s
By Merton Gershun
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut dresser designed by Merton Gershun and produced by Cavalier, USA, c. 1950s. Refinished
Walnut
Original Merton Simpson Oil on Board
By Merton Simpson
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Merton Simpson Oil on Board. He has used a bit different style and colors to create this
Wood
$720Sale Price|20% Off
American of Martinsville Merton Gershun Urban Suburban Bed
By Merton Gershun
Located in Pasadena, TX
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville twin bed, circa 1960s. Designed in the 1960s for the
Birch
Merton Gershun For Dillingham Set Of 6 Brown Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Merton Gershun
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A stylish set of six dining chairs designed by Merton Gershun for Dillingham, featuring a warm and
Fabric, Wood
Merton Gershun Designed Dresser
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic mid-century modern dresser by American of Martinsville, designed by Merton Gershun for his
Brass
Merton Gershun Mid Century American of Martinsville Dainia Walnut Tall dresser
By Merton Gershun
Located in Las Vegas, NV
designed by Merton Gershun. It features three lower drawers with louvered fronts, three square drawers
Brass
Merton Gershun Mid Century Modern American of Martinsville Dainia Walnut Highboy
By Merton Gershun
Located in Las Vegas, NV
designed by Merton Gershun. It features three lower drawers with louvered fronts, three square drawers
Walnut
Merton Gershun, Dresser, Oak, USA, 1950s
By Merton Gershun, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in High Point, NC
An oak dresser designed by Merton Gershun and produced by Dillingham Manufacturing Company, USA, c
Oak
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
Midcentury Cocktail Table by Merton Gershun
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in New York, NY
This square walnut cocktail table was designed by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville. It
Brass
Newly Refinished - Merton Gershun Walnut Highboy Dresser
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sculpted highboy dresser by Merton Gershun showcases the bold, architectural drawer fronts and warm walnut
Walnut
Merton Gershun Designed Dresser w/ Louvered Front
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning mid-century design by Merton Gershun for Martinsville. Long walnut dresser with louvered
Walnut
Pair of Merton Gershun for Cavalier Mid-Century Modern Walnut Brass Nightstands
By Cavalier, Merton Gershun
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Merton Gershun in the late 1960s for Cavalier, these nightstands or end tables feature
Brass
Merton Gershun Designed Dresser for American of Martinsville
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Merton Gershun designed dresser for his 'Dania' line with American of Martinsville. Beautiful
Brass
Merton Gershun Gentleman's Chest for American of Martinsville
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic highchest from the Dania series by Merton Gershun, for American of Martinsville. Features
Walnut
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
American of Martinsville Walnut Bench by Merton Gershun
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Esperance, NY
American of Martinsville walnut bench by Merton Gershun.
Walnut
1960s Mid Century Walnut Dresser by Merton L. Gershun
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-Century Walnut Dresser by Merton L. Gershun Designed by the renowned Merton L. Gershun for
Walnut
Newly Refinished - Expanding Merton Gershun “Esprit” Walnut Dining Table
By Merton Gershun, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extensions 18" This expanding walnut dining table was designed by Merton Gershun in the 1960s and produced
Walnut
Merton Gershun American of Martinsville Walnut / Brass Display, Cocktail Cabinet
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Buffalo, NY
Merton Gershun Display / Cocktail Cabinet Late 1950's early 1960s walnut display / cocktail cabinet
Brass
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Ebonized Credenza
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville mid century ebonized credenza The credenza measures
Chrome
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid-Century Lowboy Credenza
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Southampton, NJ
. Along the bottom is a brass band that ties the overall design together beautifully. Merton Gershun for
Brass
Vintage Walnut Dresser by Merton L. Gershun American of Martinsville
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A beautiful mid-century modern walnut dresser, expertly crafted by Merton L. Gershun for American
Brass
VTG Mid Century Modern Dresser by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Saddle River, NJ
design. Designed by the acclaimed Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville, this dresser perfectly
Wood
Merton Gershun - American of Martinsville Long & Short Louvered Walnut Cabinets
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This stylish and cool set of Mid Century Modern dressers were designed by Merton Gershun for
Brass, Enamel
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
American of Martinsville 9 Drawer Walnut Dresser Merton Gershun X-Design
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Forest Grove, PA
An American of Martinsville walnut nine drawer dresser. This line is attributed to Merton Gershun
Wood, Walnut
Merton L. Gershun Pyramid Tier Side Table for American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Wood, Walnut
$1,125Sale Price|40% Off
Walnut Brass Night Stand by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Dania
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Fraser, MI
Walnut and Brass. Designed by Merton Gershun for the American of Martinsville: Dania Line.
Brass
Classic Mid-Century Walnut Dresser by Merton Gershun / American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning walnut Modernist dresser designed by Merton Gershun ,,manufactured by American Of
Aluminum
Merton Gershun for Dillingham Mid-Century Modern Walnut King Size Headboard
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Merton Gershun
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern king size headboard By Merton Gershun for Dillingham USA, 1960s
Walnut
American of Martinsville Merton Gershun Bali-Hi Dresser, ca. 1950’s
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in New York, NY
Chic, sophisticated and stylish Bali Hi dresser, designed by Merton Gurshun for American of
Mahogany
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville MCM Urban Suburban Full Headboard
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Urban Suburban full headboard This
Wood
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville MCM Walnut Square Coffee Table
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville mid century walnut square coffee table The table
Walnut
$1,728Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Merton L. Gershun American of Martinsville Walnut Dresser
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Chicago, IL
designed by Merton Gershun. Made of genuine walnut with lacquered drawer fronts and brass details
Brass
Merton Gershun For Dillingham Walnut 2 Piece China Cabinet With Interior Lights
By Merton Gershun, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This walnut two piece china cabinet by Merton Gershun for Dillingham exemplifies the clean lines
Glass, Walnut
Mid Century American Martinsville Dania Dresser by Merton Gershun circa 1950/60s
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in New York, NY
Iconic mid century dresser, designed by Merton Gershun, for American of Martinsville, as part of
Brass
Mid-Century Walnut Credenza by Merton L. Gershun for American of Martinsville
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Introducing this stunning vintage long credenza, designed by Merton L. Gershun for American of
Brass
1950s Merton Gershun for Dillingham 36x72 Nakashima - Like Dining Table in Birch
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Merton Gershun
Located in Philadelphia, PA
appears to be Merton Gershun for Dillingham. As far as condition, the table was freshly sanded and
Birch
Low Nightstands by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville, USA 1960's
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing a pair of exquisite Low Nightstands by renowned designer Merton Gershun for American of
Brass
Bali-Hi Nightstand End Table By Merton Gershun For American Of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-Hi group designed by Merton L. Gershun for American of Martinsville. Gershun designed many different
Mahogany, Lacquer
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Style Mid Century Blonde Dining Tabl
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville style mid century blonde dining table The table
Wood
Merton Gershun Bali Hi Dresser by American of Martinsville, ca. 1950’s
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in New York, NY
element to the cabinet. From the sought after, and hard to find Bali Hi series designed by Merton Gershun
Mahogany
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Set of 6 Vintage Dining Chairs 1960s
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Denville, NJ
This vintage set of six mid-century modern dining chairs by Merton Gershun for American of
Walnut
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century X Inlay Walnut 5 Drawer
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century X Inlay Walnut 5 Drawer Dresser This
Chrome
Mid-century Walnut Dresser by Merton L. Gershun for American of Martinsville
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous vintage 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 t...
Brass
"Merton of the Movies", Lobby Card, USA 1948
Located in Cologne, DE
Merton of the Movies, USA 1948, Director: Robert Alton, Cast: Red Skelton, Charles D. Brown
Color
"Merton of the Movies" Lobby Card, USA 1948
Located in Cologne, DE
Merton of the Movies, USA 1948, Director: Robert Alton, Cast: Gloria Grahame, Red Skelton. The
Color
Merton Street, Oxford watercolour by Bernard Cecil Gotch
By Bernard Cecil Gotch
Located in London, GB
us a message if you cannot find the view you want. Bernard Cecil Gotch (1876 - 1964) Merton Street
Watercolor
$4,960Sale Price|20% Off
Portrait of Bethy at 4, Elizabeth Wallen, Portrait of a little Girl with a Doll
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Merton Grenhagen (American, 1878-1941) Signed: Merton Grenhagen (Lower, Left) " Portrait of Bethy
Canvas, Oil
Vintage American of Martinsville Desk
By Merton Gershun
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
collection designed by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville, circa the 1950s. Original condition with
Mahogany
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With rich teak woodgrain, eye-catching stone inlays, and an elegant Mid-Century design. Please confirm item location with seller (NY/NJ).
Stone
$1,480Sale Price|20% Off
American Martinsville High Boy Walnut Dresser Chest Mid-century Modern
By Merton Gershun
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome six drawer shingle front dresser designed by Merton Gershun. This particular line is
Brass
Merton Gershun "Dania" End Tables by American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique pair of louvered drawer end tables by Merton Gershun feature stylish walnut frames with
Laminate, Walnut
Antique William Morris 'Squirrel' Merton Abbey Jacquard-Woven Wool Tapestry
Located in Milan, IT
in Merton Abbey, located in the outskirts of London, where he manufactured both printed as well as
Wool
Modernist Walnut Dining Table, Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist walnut dining table, Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville. Stunning dining table
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.