Merton Gershun Tables
American, 1909-1989
In as early as the 1920s, American furniture designer Merton Gershun created popular bedroom suites and more for the likes of Shelbyville, Indiana’s Albert Distinctive Modern Furniture Company. Later, he partnered with Dillingham Manufacturing, which had offices in Wisconsin and Mississippi and collaborated with the likes of Arthur Umanoff and Pierre Cardin. The world’s growing population of mid-century modern furniture devotees, however, know Gershun as having been American of Martinsville’s most prolific designer. Vintage Merton Gershun dressers, side tables, bed frames and other pieces are widely collected today.
Founded in the early 1900s by former tobacco producers, American of Martinsville eventually became one of the best known furniture manufacturers in the United States. Besides quality manufacturing, American of Martinsville is additionally recognized for having incorporated the day's trends in its designs. Inspired by designers like George Nakashima and Paul Laszlo, the brand was also known for innovations with wood.
Working with walnut and ebonized mahogany — and integrating decorative flourishes such as brass drawer pulls into his dressers and cane door fronts on his cabinets — Gershun designed numerous furniture lines for the company, including Dilettante, Fortissimo and others. The designer’s Dania collection, with its sleek walnut credenzas fitted with stylish brass accents and large drawers, has enjoyed popularity all over the world.
Gershun was passionate about bringing stylish pieces to American families but was also focused on affordability. His Harlequin line for American of Martinsville — the print ads for which read “SCULPTURED” and “BUDGET-PRICED” in bolded all-caps text — included bedroom and dining room furnishings in solid walnut. For Dillingham, Gershun designed the similarly well-received Esprit and Samara lines as well as other collections.
Gershun was particularly interested in creating furniture for small spaces and for postwar homeowners on a modest budget. He was a big proponent of incorporating international influences into his designs — he drew inspiration from Asia and created chinoiserie-style dressers in bleached walnut supported by ebonized wood bases. To Gershun, modern design was more than clean lines and sharp angles: it was about utility as well as beauty.
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Creator: Merton Gershun
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 American of Martinsville
USA, 1950s
Black ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Merton Gershun Tables
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Mid-Century Modern Cocktail Table by Merton Gershun
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Merton Gershun cocktail table with replaced hairpin iron legs. Walnut has been refinished and waxed for protection. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Merton Gershun Tables
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Iron
1960s Vintage American of Martinsville Expandable Rolling Bar Cart
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Classic Mid-Century Modern walnut expandable rolling bar cart or server, Manufactured by American of Martinsville, designed by Merton L. Gershun. Expanding black laminate sliding top...
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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 measures: 20 wide x 27 deep x 19 inches high
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Merton Gershun Tables
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Chrome
Merton Gershun "Accord" Coffee Table by Merton Gershun
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Walnut coffee table by American of Martinsville for their 'Accord' series, designed by Merton Gershun. Simple modern design with tapered legs and inlaid pewter stars at each corner.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Merton Gershun Tables
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Bali-Hi Nightstand End Table By Merton Gershun For American Of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This charming Mid-Century Modern mahogany end table or nightstand is from a rare series, the Bali-Hi group designed by Merton L. Gershun for American of Martinsville. Gershun designe...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Merton Gershun Tables
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Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville MCM Walnut Square Coffee Table
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville mid century walnut square coffee table
The table measures: 31 wide x 31 deep x 16 inches high
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Merton Gershun Tables
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Walnut
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Merton Gershun tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Merton Gershun tables are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Merton Gershun tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original tables by Merton Gershun were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider tables by Conant Ball, Selig, and Mel Smilow. Prices for Merton Gershun tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $695 and can go as high as $3,595, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,518.