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American of Martinsville Mid Century Walnut Credenza
By American of Martinsville
Located in Countryside, IL
American of Martinsville Mid Century Walnut Credenza This credenza measures: 52 wide x 18 deep x
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Credenza from Dania by American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Mid-Century Modern credenza from the Dania line by American of Martinsville features hardwood
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Brass

Mid Century Modern Long DRESSER / CREDENZA American of Martinsville, c. 1960's
By American of Martinsville
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Long Dresser / Credenza by American of Martinsville, a solid American
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Laminate

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

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
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Wood, Walnut

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

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Walnut

Mid Century Walnut Louvered Dresser by American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century walnut dresser designed and manufactured by American of Martinsville in the United
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Walnut

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
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Walnut

Walnut Credenza by American of Martinsville with a Louvered Front
By American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This massive vintage modern sideboard features three louvered drawers in the middle and two large storage compartments on the sides. The rich walnut finish, sculpted brass handles, a...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Brass

Mid-Century Danish Modern Walnut Diamond Front Credenza, Long Dresser
By American of Martinsville
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic Mid-Century dresser with gorgeous front diamond detailing, sculptural legs, finished in a
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Brass

1960s Mid Century Dresser by Merton L. Gershun for American of Martinsville
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century walnut dresser designed by Merton L. Gershun and manufactured by American of
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Brass

Credenza by American of Martinsville
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W52 D19 H30 Fully restored walnut and oak credenza with rosewood sculpted handles. Item is
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Metal

Compact Credenza by American of Martinsville
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W31 D14.75 H26.5 Space under shelf H15 Compact credenza in fully restored conditon. Item features
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Walnut

American Mid-Century Modern 6 Drawers Dresser Credenza w Butterfly Joints MINT!
By Drexel, American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
American Mid-Century Modern 6 drawers dresser credenza w Butterfly Joints MINT!.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Long Low Profile Credenza with Round Ring Drop Pulls
By Tommi Parzinger, American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern drop ring pulls cabinet credenza dresser with marquetry style top.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

American of Martinsville Accord Walnut & Cane Dresser & Bachelor’s Chest w/ X’s
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Topeka, KS
small nicks, scratches, and imperfections but nothing major. Please see photos, circa mid-20th century
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Aluminum

Handsome Pair of American of Martinsville Walnut Brass Louvered Bachelors Chests
By American of Martinsville
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome pair of American of Martinsville louvered walnut bachelor’s chests. We love the stylish
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Multi Exotic Wood Credenza Buffet Dresser
By American of Martinsville
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Wood Credenza Buffet Dresser 2 Drawer Approximate Measurements in Inches 31.75" high 45.5" wide
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Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Multi Exotic Wood Credenza Buffet Dresser
Multi Exotic Wood Credenza Buffet Dresser
H 31.75 in W 45.5 in D 19 in
Newly Refinished - Century Modern Credenza by Merton Gershun
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Ebony, Walnut, Lacquer

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
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Brass

Merton L. Gershun for American of Martinsville Two Piece Dresser
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
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...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Brass

Danish Mid Century Modern Walnut 3 Drawer 2 Sculptural Doors Dresser
By American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern Walnut 3 Drawer 2 Sculptural Doors Dresser MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser Credenza by American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Toledo, OH
Walnut mid-century modern dresser credenza by American of Martinsville. 6 drawers, 2 center doors
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Walnut

Vintage Mid-Century American of Martinsville walnut Credenza
By American of Martinsville
Located in Sheffield, MA
Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville 2 drawer, 3 door credenza in warm walnut wood cabinet
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Walnut

Mid Century 9 Drawers Double Door Compartment Walnut Burl Inlay Dresser MINT!
By Broyhill Brasilia, American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century 9 Drawers Double Door Compartment Walnut Burl Inlay Long Dresser Credenza MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Walnut

Low Profile Burl Wood Banded Credenza Display Bench or Table with Brass Shelf
By Tomlinson, American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Beautiful burl wood banded top low credenza console with brass finished shelf and four connecting
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Block Front American Walnut 6 Drawers Dresser Restored
By Lane Furniture, American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern block front 6 drawers walnut dresser in restored condition.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Sideboard by American of Martinsville
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W61.75 D19.5 H32 Rare Walnut sideboard in fully restored condition. Item is structurally sound, fully functional, and offers a nice dark deep walnut finish. Item has original manufa...
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Walnut

Sideboard by American of Martinsville
Sideboard by American of Martinsville
H 32 in W 61.75 in D 19.5 in
Light American Walnut Multi Drawer Sliding Cane Doors Dowel Leg Long Credenza
By Hooker Furniture, American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Light American walnut multi drawer sliding cane doors dowel leg long credenza dresser. Amazing
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Cane, Walnut

Walnut Sliding Glass Door Curio Display by Martinsville
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Walnut Sliding Glass Door Curio Display Cabinet by American of Martinsville featuring a display
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Mid-20th Century American Credenzas

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Wood

9 Drawers Two Decorative Doors Solid Brass Buckle Drop Pull Rolled Edges Dresser
By Mastercraft, American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
9 Drawers Two Decorative Doors Solid Brass Buckle Drop Pull Rolled Edges Dresser MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

American of Martinsville Walnut Dresser or Credenza, ca. 1960
By American of Martinsville
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
American of Martinsville Walnut Dresser or Credenza, ca. 1960. Beautiful american walnut in
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern China Cabinet Server by American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Mid-Century Modern china cabinet / server from the Dania line by American of Martinsville
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Brass

Renzo Rutili Style Monumental Dresser/Credenza by American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Dallas, TX
rare series by American of Martinsville. A modern interpretation on refined neoclassic design, this
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Brass

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

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Brass

Exceptional Modern Buffet/Credenza by American of Martinsville in Cream Lacquer
By American of Martinsville
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Beautiful Modern buffet/credenza by America of Martinsville, circa 1950. Functional case design
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

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Wood

Sculptural Walnut Mid-Century Modern Long Dresser Credenza
By Kent-Coffey, American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Super nice walnut wood pattern Mid-Century Modern long dresser credenza. Beautiful refinished
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Brass Drop Rings Pulls Low Profile Tapered Legs Long Credenza Mid Century MINT!
By Tomlinson, American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Light Walnut Brass Drop Rings Pulls Low Profile Tapered Legs Long Credenza Mid Century MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Walnut

Vintage American of Martinsville Chinoiserie Rolling Sideboard
By American of Martinsville
Located in Waxahachie, TX
American of Martinsville mid-century Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie sideboard, credenza or rolling
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Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Sideboards

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Wood

American of Martinsville Walnut Dresser with Mirror 1960s, 'Signed'
By American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bedroom storage galore! American of Martinsville walnut long dresser credenza with attached mirror
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Metal

Walnut mid century modern two-part hutch credenza display cabinet glass doors
By American of Martinsville, Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Walmart mid-century modern sculpted two part hutch display cabinet credenza china cabinet.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

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Walnut

American of Martinsville Hollywood Regency Campaign Burled Walnut Dresser, 1960s
By American of Martinsville
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style dresser or credenza By
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Brass

American Modern Walnut Sideboard or Record Cabinet by American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
unique brass finish legs. Ideal piece for dining room storage, television console, or office credenza
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Walnut

Drexel Walnut Mid Century Modern Long Credenza Sliding Doors 5 Drawer File MINT!
By Florence Knoll, George Nelson, Jens Risom, Drexel, American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Drexel Walnut Mid Century Modern Long Credenza Sliding Doors 5 Drawer File MINT! Finished back.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

American Walnut Block Front 6 Drawers Long Dresser Credenza Restored Mint
By American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern gorgeous American walnut six drawer block front dresser.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

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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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Merton Gershun Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Walnut Triple Dresser, Refinished
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie triple dresser or credenza By
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Brass

Decorative Light Walnut Faux Bamboo Pulls 8 Drawers Dresser
By Broyhill Brasilia, American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern light walnut decorative eight drawers dresser credenza.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

White Pickle Lacquer Finish Sculptural Dresser
By Kent-Coffey, American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern white wash lacquer finish sculptural long dresser credenza with brass hardware
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Walnut Martinsville Credenza
By American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Four-door cabinet with two internal white lacquer drawers.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Walnut Martinsville Credenza
Walnut Martinsville Credenza
H 30 in W 64 in D 18 in
American of Martinsville Credenza
By American of Martinsville
Located in Geneva, IL
Midcentury 1960s credenza with four drawers and two shelves by American of Martinsville Furniture
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

American of Martinsville Credenza
American of Martinsville Credenza
H 32 in W 74 in D 19 in
Stained Walnut Credenza by American of Martinsville, circa 1960s
By American of Martinsville
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A chic stained walnut 1960s credenza by American of Martinsville. The finish on the cabinet has
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Brass

1960's Decorative Credenza
By American of Martinsville
Located in Nashville, TN
Oriental and decorative credenza by American of Martinsville.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

1960's Decorative Credenza
1960's Decorative Credenza
H 32.25 in W 70 in D 20 in
American of Martinsville Six-Drawer Dresser or Credenza
By American of Martinsville
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Unique American of Martinsville six-drawer dresser or credenza. Given the nature of the front
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville Credenza
By American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful mid-century credenza is perfect for home or office storage, and features unique
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville Walnut Credenza
By American of Martinsville
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a Mid-Century Modern walnut credenza/dresser, made by American of Martinsville. It is
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Walnut

Marble Top Mid-Century Credenza by Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Redding, CT
Sleek lines and Classic design make up this elegant server. With its marble top and its brass inlay this is an exceptional piece. Use in a dining room, office, living room, bedroom...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

American of Martinsville Walnut Mid-Century Modern Credenza Cabinet Sideboard
By American of Martinsville
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage walnut credenza cabinet sideboard by American of Martinsville. Item features beautiful
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

American of Martinsville Mid Century Walnut Sideboard Credenza
By American of Martinsville
Located in Countryside, IL
American of Martinsville mid century walnut sideboard credenza This credenza measures: 64 wide x
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville Walnut Dresser Credenza and Mirror
By American of Martinsville
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville walnut long dresser credenza and mirror. Item
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

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Mid Century Credenza Martinsville For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century credenza martinsville you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each mid century credenza martinsville for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and metal. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century credenza martinsville, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each mid century credenza martinsville bearing mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made mid century credenza martinsville has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun and Hooker Furniture are consistently popular.

How Much is a Mid Century Credenza Martinsville?

A mid century credenza martinsville can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,600, while the lowest priced sells for $200 and the highest can go for as much as $14,250.

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.

Finding the Right credenzas for You

Antique and vintage credenzas can add an understated touch of grace to your home. These long and sophisticated cabinet-style pieces of furniture can serve a variety of purposes, and they look great too.

In Italy, the credenza was originally a small side table used in religious services. Appropriately, credere in Italian means “to believe.” Credenzas were a place to not only set the food ready for meals, they were also a place to test and taste prepared food for poison before a dish was served to a member of the ruling class. Later, credenza was used to describe a type of versatile narrow side table, typically used for serving food in the home. In form, a credenza has much in common with a sideboard — in fact, the terms credenza and sideboard are used almost interchangeably today.

Credenzas usually have short legs or no legs at all, and can feature drawers and cabinets. And all kinds of iterations of the credenza have seen the light of day over the years, from ornately carved walnut credenzas originating in 16th-century Tuscany to the wealth of Art Deco credenzas — with their polished surfaces and geometric patterns — to the array of innovative modernist interpretations that American furniture maker Milo Baughman created for Directional and Thayer Coggin.

The credenza’s blend of style and functionality led to its widespread use in the 20th century. Mid-century modern credenzas are particularly popular — take a look at Danish furniture designer Arne Vodder’s classic Model 29, for instance, with its reversible sliding doors and elegant drawer pulls. Hans Wegner, another Danish modernist, produced strikingly minimalist credenzas in the 1950s and ’60s, as did influential designer Florence Knoll. Designers continue to explore new and exciting ways to update this long-loved furnishing.

Owing to its versatility and familiar low-profile form, the credenza remains popular in contemporary homes. Unlike many larger case pieces, credenzas can be placed under windows and in irregularly shaped rooms, such as foyers and entryways. This renders it a useful storage solution. In living rooms, for example, a credenza can be a sleek media console topped with plants and the rare art monographs you’ve been planning to show off. In homes with open floor plans, a credenza can help define multiple living spaces, making it ideal for loft apartments.

Browse a variety of antique, new and vintage credenzas on 1stDibs to find the perfect fit for your home today.

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