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Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Walnut Credenza, Newly Refinished
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern walnut sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Merton Gershun
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Lacquered Nightstands, Refinished
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern black lacquered nightstands By Merton Gershun for
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Mahogany, Lacquer

Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid-Century Walnut Lowboy Dresser
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern low boy dresser by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville in walnut with
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Lowboy Dresser
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Lowboy Dresser This lowboy measures: 62
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Ebonized Credenza
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville mid century ebonized credenza The credenza measures
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Chrome

Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville MCM Walnut Nightstands, Pair
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville mid-century walnut nightstands - pair. Each
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville MCM Urban Suburban Nightstand
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville mid century urban suburban nightstand This
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville MCM Urban Suburban Full Headboard
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Urban Suburban full headboard This
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville MCM Walnut Square Coffee Table
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville mid century walnut square coffee table The table
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Walnut Lowboy Dresser
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville mid century walnut lowboy dresser This credenza
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Walnut Full Headboard
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville mid century walnut full headboard This headboard
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Full Size Headboard
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville mid century full size headboard This headboard
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville MCM Walnut Brass Buffet Hutch
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville mid century walnut and brass buffet with hutch The
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Brass

Walnut Sideboard with Cane Doors by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Dorchester, MA
From the Accord collection by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville, this mid-century modern
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Aluminum

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
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville MCM Walnut and Cane Bookcase Hutch
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Walnut and Cane Bookcase Hutch This
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Chrome

Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Walnut and Brass Lowboy
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Walnut and Brass Lowboy Dresser This
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Style Mid Century Walnut Coffee Tabl
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun For American of Martinsville style mid century walnut coffee table bench This
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Style Mid Century Blonde Dining Tabl
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville style mid century blonde dining table The table
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Dania Dresser by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville C 1950s
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in New York, NY
Classic midcentury dresser designed by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville, as part of the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Walnut and Brass Dresser
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century walnut and brass 9 drawer dresser Dresser
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century X Inlaid Coffee Table or
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century X inlaid coffee table or bench This
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Wood

Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century X Inlaid Walnut Side End
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville mid century X inlaid walnut side end table End table
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Chrome

Vintage "Dania" Dresser by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
dresser designed by the legendary Merton Gershun for the famed American of Martinsville furniture company
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair Mid-Century Modern Nightstands Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville
By Merton Gershun
Located in Las Vegas, NV
These stylish pair American of Martinville mid-century bedside table’s designed by Merton Gershun
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

1960’s Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century China Cabinet
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Merton Gershun for the “Dania” line featuring display on the upper left with glass
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Birch

Merton Gershun Mid Century X Inlaid Coffee Table for American of Martinsville
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Culver City, CA
A beautiful Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century X inlaid coffee table. Chic
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

Merton Gershun Bali Hi Dresser by American of Martinsville, ca. 1950’s
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in New York, NY
element to the cabinet. From the sought after, and hard to find Bali Hi series designed by Merton Gershun
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Bubble Glass Cabinet Merton Gershun American of Martinsville
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen modernist server with stunning Bubble glass top designed by Merton Gershun for American
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

American of Martinsville Credenza from the Dania Collection
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Nice credenza designed by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville for the Dania collection
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

1950s American of Martinsville Midcentury High Chest Dresser with Brass Inlay
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A substantial and impressive Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville high boy dresser. The
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Merton Gershun for American Martinsville MCM Walnut & Brass X-Inlaid Nightstand
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville mid century walnut & brass x-inlaid nightstand
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Merton Gershun Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Walnut Dresser, Newly Refinished
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in South Bend, IN
Gershun for American of Martinsville USA, 1960s Walnut, with black lacquered legs, original Asian
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Merton Gershun American of Martinsville MCM Urban Suburban 5-Drawer Highboy
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Urban Suburban 5-Drawer Highboy Dresser
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Chrome

Merton Gershun American Martinsville MCM Walnut and Cane Front Highboy Dresser
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Walnut and Cane Front Highboy dresser
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Merton Gershun Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Walnut Triple Dresser, 1960s
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in South Bend, IN
Gershun for American of Martinsville USA, 1960s Bleached walnut and burl woods, with ebonized base
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Merton Gershun Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Walnut Triple Dresser, Refinished
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in South Bend, IN
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville, USA, 1960s Book-matched walnut with burled walnut door
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Merton Gershun American of Martinsville “Dania” Cabinet in Walnut and Brass
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Miami, FL
Merton Gershun “Dania” Line Walnut & Brass Cabinet by American of Martinsville Offered for sale
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Mid Century Dania Dining Table by Gershun for American of Martinsville W/ 3 Lvs
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modern dining table designed by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville, as
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville 5 Drawer Tall Dresser Blonde Maple
By American of Martinsville
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville 5 drawer high tall dresser. A Merton Gershun for
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Simple + Classic Walnut Mid-Century Modern Credenza by American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Simple + perfect Mid-Century Modern walnut Credenza / Media stand designed by Merton Gershun for
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville 6 Drawer Low Dresser Blonde Maple
By American of Martinsville
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville 6 drawer low dresser or credenza. A Merton Gershun for
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bar Cart by Merton Gershun
By Merton Gershun
Located in Wilmington, DE
. Designed by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville. Great for storage, serving drinks or food. It is
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Teak

Mid Century American of Martinsville Highboy Dresser
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Baltimore, MD
This exceedingly well-crafted American of Martinsville highboy dresser was designed by Merton
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut, Faux Leather

Set of Six Mid Century Dania Dining Chairs American of Martinsville c 1950/60s
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in New York, NY
table, other Merton Gershun. American of Martinsville pieces, and large collection of Mid Century
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

MCM American of Martinsville Merton Gershun Urban Suburban Full-Size Headboard
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Topeka, KS
photos. Circa 1960s. This is an incredible headboard from designer Merton Gershun for American of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

American of Martinsville "Accord" Desk by Merton Gershun
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring home the clean lines, beautiful grains, and exquisite details that helped make Merton Gershun
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Mid Century Merton Gershun American of Martinsville Accord Dresser Chest MCM
By Merton Gershun
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid-Century Modern Accord Bachelor chest of drawers designed by Merton Gershun, American (1909-1989
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum

Merton L. Gershun Walnut Writing Desk for American of Martinsville
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Merton L. Gershun walnut writing desk for American of Martinsville
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Merton L. Gershun for American of Martinsville Two Piece Dresser
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Denton, TX
Rare two piece set with louvered drawers on each side and additional drawers inside the center doors, Satin finish on the walnut really brings out the deep walnut tone. These two ca...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

American of Martinsville "Dania" Secretary Desk by Merton Gershun
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Merton Gershun for Virginia's American of Martinsville. Featuring the rich walnut grain, louvered drawers
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Metal, Brass

Midcentury Walnut Dresser by Merton L. Gershun for American of Martinsville
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous mid century walnut and lacquered dresser designed by Michael L. Gershun for American of
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Walnut Credenza by Merton L. Gershun for American of Martinsville
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing mid-century modern walnut credenza by Merton L. Gershun for American of Martinsville and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Merton Gershun American of Martinsville Walnut End Table
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a walnut end table designed by Merton L. Gershun for American of Martinsville. Features
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

American of Martinsville Merton Gershun Bali-Hi Dresser, ca. 1950’s
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in New York, NY
Chic, sophisticated and stylish Bali Hi dresser, designed by Merton Gurshun for American of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

Merton L. Gershun Walnut Chest of Drawers with Brass Accents
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Merton L. Gershun walnut chest of drawers with brass accents for American of Martinsville
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

American of Martinsville Dania Walnut Step End Tables by Merton Gershun - a Pair
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Charleston, SC
for American of Martinsville in Virginia. Clean lines, accessible value and richer stain colors made
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Formica, Walnut

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
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

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Merton Gershun For American Of Martinsville For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the merton gershun for American of martinsville you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, walnut and metal, every merton gershun for American of martinsville was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect merton gershun for American of martinsville — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each merton gershun for American of martinsville bearing Mid-Century Modern or Louis XVI hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one merton gershun for American of martinsville that is appealing in its simplicity, but Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville and Bassett Furniture produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Merton Gershun For American Of Martinsville?

The average selling price for a merton gershun for American of martinsville at 1stDibs is $1,650, while they’re typically $795 on the low end and $7,800 for the highest priced.

American of Martinsville for sale on 1stDibs

American of Martinsville is today revered as one of the finest manufacturers of mid-century modern furniture in the United States, but its beginnings were unexpectedly humble.

Well ahead of the Civil War, tobacco was a cash crop in places such as Virginia, and the plant was grown with frequency on farms in Martinsville and elsewhere. In the early 1900s, the business around tobacco was changing and the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company was expanding nationally, buying any Virginia factories in reach. Former tobacco producers Ancil Witten and Charles Keesee turned away from the business in 1906 and, with merely $30,000 in capital (and the support of local business leaders), began to manufacture bedroom furniture under the name American Furniture Company.

In the 1920s, American Furniture Company expanded its offerings from bedroom furnishings. Alongside tallboy dressers and nightstands, Witten and Keesee’s outfit began to offer a range of dining-room sets to the discerning customer. By the 1950s, the name had been changed to American of Martinsville and the brand had gained a reputation for exquisite craftsmanship as well as its variety of furniture styles (Hollywood Regency, chinoiserie). Mass-marketed furniture meant big business in the postwar years and throughout the 20th century in Virginia, and factories owned by companies like Bassett Furniture and American of Martinsville remained busy as suburbanites bought furniture to fill the homes they were moving into.

It isn’t difficult to spot American of Martinsville’s sturdy, solid designs — the lacquered walnut nightstands, mahogany coffee tables and more have long earned the admiration of mid-century modernism enthusiasts. The company’s high profile also owes to prominent attributes that distinguish its well-made vintage furniture, such as the use of wooden slats — inspired by Scandinavian modernism — on hutches and cabinet doors, the famous brass x’s inlaid on the tops of tables and dressers and the stately stacked type of the American of Martinsville logo, which usually appears in drawer interiors. The stamp prominently features an eagle perched atop the lettering, its broad wings spread across the “American” portion.

Besides quality manufacturing, American of Martinsville is additionally recognized for having incorporated the trends of the day. Inspired by designers like George Nakashima and Paul Laszlo, the brand was also known for innovations with wood. Merton Gershun was one of the company’s most prolific designers, and he was responsible for some of its most successful modern furniture lines using the richer, darker woods that would become emblematic of mid-century furniture. Gershun’s most popular line was reportedly Dania, with its sleek walnut credenzas fitted with stylish brass accents and large drawers. Today, American of Martinsville specializes in furniture for the healthcare and hospitality industries.

Shop a wide selection of vintage American of Martinsville mid-century modern sideboards, side tables and more on 1stDibs.

A Close Look at Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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 legendary 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.

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.

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