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About Merit

Merit specializes in vintage furniture, planters, objects and art. Our Los Angeles showroom has over 7500 square feet of indoor and outdoor space. Our location in the Hamptons, New York has over 5000 square feet of indoor retail situated on 2 acres of land. We feature an eclectic sampling of pieces from all over the world.

Merit

Established in 20161stDibs seller since 2016

Featured Pieces

Set of Eight Hand-Carved Wooden Toy Guns, Folk Art, USA, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
BANG! A charming grouping of eight hand-carved wooden toy revolvers and pistols, each fashioned individually by hand from solid wood — no two alike. The set spans a warm range of ton...
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Vintage 1950s American Toys

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Wood

Luger Gun Table Lighter, 1970s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
BANG BANG! A striking novelty table lighter cast in the form of a Luger P08 pistol, with a textured, checkered grip. The lighter mechanism — a flip-top striker with adjustable fuel valve — is integrated into the top of the "receiver," while the elongated barrel serves as a decorative flourish, giving the piece real presence on a desk, bar cart, or display shelf. A small ring at the base of the grip allowed the lighter to be hung or displayed upright. Marked "Japan" on the lighter mechanism, consistent with the mid-century wave of novelty tobacciana produced for the Western market. The silhouette is a faithful, if playful, homage to the German Luger...
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Metal

Luger Gun Table Lighter, 1970s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Put your hands where I can see them! This novelty table lighter is cast in the form of a Luger-style pistol, with a checkered grip panel and articulated trigger guard. The flip-top l...
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Tobacco Accessories

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Metal

5 Piece Black Leather Togo Set by Ligne Roset, 1980s France
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Togo is one of the most recognized seating designs of the 20th century — created by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973 and still in production today. Its signature look comes...
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Vintage 1980s French Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Black Leather Corner Togo Seat by Ligne Roset, 1980s France
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An iconic Togo corner seat in black leather, designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset. Introduced in 1973, the Togo remains one of the most recognizable pieces in postwar French fu...
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Vintage 1980s French Sofas

Materials

Leather

Black Leather 2 Seater Togo Sofa by Ligne Roset, 1980s France
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Togo 2 seater designed by Michel Ducaory for Ligne Roset — one of the most instantly recognizable seating designs of the postwar era. Built without any internal wood or metal frame, ...
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Vintage 1980s French Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Black Leather 3 Seater Togo Sofa by Ligne Roset, 1980s France
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A masterwork of postmodern French design, this three-seat Togo sofa was designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973 and remains one of the most iconic silhouettes of 20th-cent...
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Vintage 1980s French Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Massive Industrial Two- Sided Backlit Clock and Thermometer, 1960s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking and rare two-faced industrial display unit, originally designed for exterior public or commercial use. One face presents a backlit clock with bold black numerals on an ill...
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Vintage 1960s American Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel

Trompe L'Oeil Carved Wood Scarf in the style of Alfonso Bini, 1980s Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing Trompe L'Oeil carved wood scarf in the style of Alfonso Bini. It captures the illusion of a fluid flowing scarf carved by hand out of wood. It bridges the gap between natural...
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Vintage 1980s French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Black Leather Fireside Togo and Ottoman by Ligne Roset, 1980s France
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic Ligne Roset Togo fireside chair and matching ottoman set. Originally designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973, the Togo collection rem...
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Vintage 1980s French Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Black Leather Fireside Togo Seat by Ligne Roset, 1980s France
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The ultimate icon of modern comfort: an authentic Ligne Roset Togo Fireside Lounge Chair. Designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973, the Togo remains one of the most recognizable and covete...
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Vintage 1980s French Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Black Leather Togo Ottoman by Ligne Roset, 1980s France
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The ultimate icon of modern comfort: an authentic Ligne Roset Togo ottoman. Designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973, the Togo remains one of the mo...
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Vintage 1980s French Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

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