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.
Established in 20161stDibs seller since 2016
Featured Pieces
Champagne Cooler by Think Big, New York 1993
By Think Big
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lets pop the cork! This champagne cork by Think Big doubles as both a cooler and a stool, and is sure to grab the attention of your partygoers. '1993 Think Big, NYC' stamped on the b...
Category
1990s American Wine Coolers
Materials
Plastic, Rubber
Jacques Adnet Black Leather and Brass Waste Basket, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The nicest most unnecessary waste basket for sale on the planet.
An authentic Jacques Adnet waste basket completely wrapped in black leather, with brass hardware and signature Adnet...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Decorative Baskets
Materials
Brass
Hermes Equestrian Wine Bottle Topper, 1960s France
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful vintage Hermès equestrian bottle topper. Large horse head atop a rounded pedestal. Hermès Paris stamped on outer rim. Stunning accent piece to elevate any bar, bar cart or...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Barware
Materials
Metal
Jacques Adnet Black Leather Side Table, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning leather telephone/side table by Jacques Adnet. Iron frame completely wrapped in black leather with tabletop and lower shelf. Signature Adnet contrast stitching. Brass ball f...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Side Tables
Materials
Brass, Iron
Fireman's Life Net, the Atlas Life Saving Machine, 1936 USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Although it may resemble a trampoline, this is an extremely rare fire safety net designed to catch those leaping from burning buildings. Patented in 1887 by Thomas F. Browder and man...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Saddle Leather Desk Chair by Otto Zapf for Knoll, 1980s USA
By Knoll, Otto Zapf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Who says the perfect desk chair doest exist...?
Otto Zapf design for Knoll International. Early 4 star base. Perfect desk/office chair. Cloud like cushions in the back arms and seat...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Gucci Desk Calendar
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome red leather Gucci desk calendar and writing pad. Original paper inside. Brass and chrome Gucci badge on front and Gucci logo stamped underneath. Excellent vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Desk Sets
Materials
Brass, Chrome
City of Los Angeles Maintenance Sign, 1980s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage wooden street sign from Los Angeles. Likely used in a construction site or when roads were being worked on. Hand painted "City of Los Angeles, Street Maintenance" White sign ...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Jean Negulesco Original Line Drawing Waste Basket, 1950s USA
By Jean Negulesco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Super unique waste basket with inset continuous line drawings by famed Director and Artist Jean Negulesco. Red, green and black Flamenco dancers depicting men and women Signed in red...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Leather, Cork
Leather Waste Basket, 1960s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous leather waste basket made in France, circa 1960s. Entirely made of leather and hand stitched. Brass ring detail on both sides of basket. Great coloring and patina.
Lo...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Leather, Cork
Cork and Leather Waste Basket/ Umbrella Holder, 1970s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome leather trimmed basket with cork center. Perfect as a waste basket or umbrella holder. Great condition.
Located at our Los Angeles showroom.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Leather, Cork
Dupre LaFon Style Ashtray, 1950s France
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant ashtray in the style of Dupre-Lafon. Deep burgundy leather base with Hermes/Adnet style stitching. Inset glass dish. Dish has two total compartments with a cork snuffer to pu...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Ashtrays
Materials
Leather, Glass
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