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Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

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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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Creator: American of Martinsville
American of Martinsville Dania Queen Size Bar Bed Headboard with Nightstands
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Mid-Century Modern queen size bed headboard with built-in nightstands. The 4004-14 “Bar Bed” is a part of American of Martinsville’s Dania Collection. Designed by Merton Gershun, this walnut bed...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Laminate, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Night Stand by American of Martinsville
Located in Toledo, OH
Walnut mid-century modern American of Martinsville 2-drawer night stand with diamond pattern inlaid drawer fronts and sculpted legs. Great condition. Part of a 4-piece set. 20 1/2" t...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Walnut

A Pair Of Night Stands Or Small Chests By American Of Martinsville 1950's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A fine pair of night stands or small chests of drawers by American of Martinsville. Ca' 1960's, with three drawers each. Reconditioned and redone in blue gray lacquer, handles polish...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Mahogany

Rare Walnut Queen Headboard by American of Martinsville from Accord Collection
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A dark walnut queen sized headboard with built in nightstands having one drawer to each and double sliding caned doors to the center with a storage area . Designed by Merton Gershun ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Walnut

Pair of Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Nightstands
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Pair of Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Walnut Nightstands Beautiful pair of walnut nightstand, designed by Merton L. Gershun for American of Martinsville's...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Mid 20th Century Vintage Boho American of Martinsville Nightstands - a Pr
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add boho charm to your bedroom with our Vintage Boho American of Martinsville Camo Olive Wood Nightstands. American-crafted as a pair by American of Martinsville, these nightstands f...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Headboard by American of Martinsville
Located in Toledo, OH
Walnut mid-century modern American of Martinsville headboard with angular pattern panels. Great condition. Part of a 4-piece set. 61" wide x 36" high. Frame included.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Walnut

Mid-Century Walnut Side Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of two drawer nightstands by American of Martinsville. Warm walnut grain with accepting oak trim. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Walnut

Queen Headboard by American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This queen size headboard by Martinsville features a cutout design in warm walnut wood grain. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Walnut

Mid Century American of Martinsville Lacquered Night Stands
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful streamline nightstands. 2 drawers and cubby for ample storage. Great forward moving lines. Brass drawer pulls. Newly lacquered finish with popping white. Curbside to NYC/Ph...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Stylish Pair of American of Martinsville Walnut Nightstands Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Great looking pair of American of Martinsville walnut nightstands. These stylish nightstands have a great flip down door opening to reveal a nice open space with on small drawer. The...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Night Stands
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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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Walnut

American of Martinsville Painted Decorated Queen Size 68" Tall Headboard Bed MNT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
American of Martinsville Painted Decorated Queen Size 68" Tall Headboard Bed MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Fruitwood

Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville Walnut Nightstands - Set of 2
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Mid-Century Modern American Of Martinsville Walnut Nightstands. Featuring a straight line design, two drawers for storage, modern legs, Albert Pravin st...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood, Walnut

American of Martinsville Vintage Mid Century Modern Pair of Nightstands c. 1960s
Located in Denville, NJ
We photograph and list inventory in the condition it arrives at our warehouse to streamline operations and focus on restoration for current orders. This also enables us to maintain a...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Walnut

American of Martinsville Accord Walnut Nightstand or End Table with X’s
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome nightstand or end table from American of Martinsville and Merton Gershun’s Accord line of furniture with their signature X’s and asymmetric handles. It is in wonderful resto...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Aluminum

Pair of Mid Century Modern Nightstands by American of Martinsville
Located in Freehold, NJ
This pair of mid century modern nightstands by American of Martinsville feature hardwood construction, gray painted finish, dovetailed drawer with brass accented hardware, slat open shelving below, white lacquer top, and tall tapered legs. 

Complimentary highboy dresser coming soon. Dimensions: 20w 16.5d 19.5h Condition: Original gray paint is in fair condition. There is some discoloration to the white lacquer tops. These pieces are sturdy and solid nightstands...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Vintage American of Martinsville Walnut Nightstands with Leather & Brass Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step back into the stylish era of the 1960s with this exceptional pair of American of Martinsville nightstands, masterfully hand-crafted from walnut wood and brought back to life wit...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Pair of Burl Asian Campaign Fusion 2 Drawer Night Stands End Table Brass Pulls
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Burl Asian Campaign Fusion 2 Drawer Night Stands End Table Brass Pulls MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Albert Parvin Diamond Door Night Stands for American of Martinsville
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Walnut

American of Martinsville Bedside Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid-century modern end tables by American of Martinsville. All walnut grain with two drawers. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Nightstands by American of Martinsville: Elegance Restored
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the world of mid-century modern design with our beautifully restored pair of nightstands by American of Martinsville. Crafted from high-quality mahogany, these bedside tables have been meticulously brought back to life, showcasing an elegant ebonized color, complemented by a sleek lacquer finish. Each nightstand features two spacious drawers, accented with original chrome pull handle knobs...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Chrome

Vintage MCM Nightstands by American Of Martinsville
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of Vintage Mid Century Modern...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Chrome

American of Martinsville Fruitwood Bedside Table Nightstands
Located in Germantown, MD
American of Martinsville Mid-Century Italian style bedside tables. Measures 24" in width X 18" in depth X 24" in height.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Fruitwood

AMERICAN OF MARTINSVILLE Mid 20th Century Modern Walnut Queen Size Headboard
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Mid 20th Century Modern queen size panel headboard by American of Martinsville. Walnut with a lighter color finish, two carved square panels, and a square carved top rail. Made in ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Walnut

Pair of American of Martinsville Nightstands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of oak American of Martinsville night stands, c.1950s, USA. This minimal design features black laminate surface, two drawers with curved brass drawer pulls and an open shelf bet...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Vintage MCM Headboard Queen by American of Martinsville
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering one of our recent Palm Beach Estate fine furniture acquisitions of a vintage MCM headboard...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Mirror, Wood

American of Martinsville Full or Queen Walnut & Woven Rush Headboard
Located in West Chester, PA
A 1950s headboard by American of Martinsville featuring a rush wrapped sculptural curved walnut top rail over open windowpane inner framework. The bol...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Rush, Wood

American of Martinsville Sculpted Walnut Nightstand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fantastic single mid-century nightstand from the renowned furniture builders at American of Martinsville. Featuring a chunky, almost primitive design, the broad structure highlights a mesmerizing walnut grain. Two ample drawers provide plenty of bedside storage and a flat top is perfect for reading lamps...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood, Hardwood, Walnut

Large American of Martinsville Midcentury Chinoiserie Nightstand
Located in Chicago, IL
Large lovely mid-century nightstand by American of Martinsville. It has a chinoiserie feel. Black lacquer base with brass detail at feet. Case is lacquered in a soft shade of slightl...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Expertly Restored - American of Martinsville Night Stands with Brass Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American of Martinsville night stands with brass accents. ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history bac...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Vintage Lacquered Nightstands by American of Martinsville
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of beautiful lacquered nightstands designed and manufactured by American of Martinsville in the United States, circa 1950s. These lovely nightstands are professionally restored ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Albert Parvin American of Martinsville MCM Walnut and Brass Nightstands, Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Albert Parvin for American of Martinsville Mid Century Walnut and Brass Nightstands - Pair Each nightstand measures: 24 wide x 16 deep x 23.25 inches high All pieces of furnitu...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

American of Martinsville Bedroom Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Six piece full bedroom set by American of Martinsville. All in walnut grain with bright brass trim. Finish your bedroom in one purchase! headboard: 60.25"w, 36.25"h nightstands: ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Walnut

American of Martinsville Midcentury Walnut Full Headboard
Located in Countryside, IL
American of Martinsville midcentury Walnut Full Headboard This headboard measures: 57 wide x 3 deep x 32.25 inches high All ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Walnut

Midcentury Two-Drawer Nightstand
Located in New York, NY
American of Martinsville midcentury ebonized curved front nightstand, side or end table with two drawers and open cubby resting on a floating base. This nightstand is sturdy, eye-cat...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Mahogany

American of Martinsville Midcentury Walnut Nightstand
Located in Countryside, IL
American of Martinsville midcentury Walnut Nightstand This nightstand measures: 30 wide x 16.25 deep x 19 inches high All pi...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Walnut

American of Martinsville Nightstand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful walnut nightstand by American of Martinsville features the sturdy construction and fantastic wood grain the midcentury manufactu...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Walnut

Vintage Nightstands by American of Martinsville
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of beautiful nightstands designed and manufactured by American of Martinsville in the United States, circa 1950s. Each nightstand features three dovetailed drawers with original...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Nightstand from Dania Series by American of Martinsville
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Mid-Century Modern nightstand from the Dania series by American of Martinsville features hardwood construction, walnut veneer with original finish, drop front with white lacquer...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville MCM Walnut Nightstands, Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville mid-century walnut nightstands - pair. Each nightstand measures: 22 wide x 17 deep x 25.25 inches high. All pieces of furniture can ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Elegant Night Stands by American of Martinsville with Bowed Fronts
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Classic and elegant mid century night stands by American of Martinsville. Reminiscient of Gio Ponti style, they have tapered legs with sabots, travertine tops-made in Italy, bowed dr...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Travertine

American Mid-Century Restored Walnut Block Front Two Drawers Night Stands
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of mid-century American modern walnut block front nightstands end tables, freshly refinished beautiful lines, and good looking.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Walnut

Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville MCM Urban Suburban Nightstand
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville mid century urban suburban nightstand This nightstand measures: 22 wide x 17 deep x 22 inches high All...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

American of Martinsville Mid-Century Nightstand
Located in Countryside, IL
American of Martinsville mid-century nightstand. This nightstand measures: 23 wide x 16.25 deep x 22.25 inches high. All pieces of furnit...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood

Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Full Size Headboard
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville mid century full size headboard This headboard measures 55 wide x 2 deep x 31.5 inches hig...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood

American of Martinsville Asian Inspired Large Square Side Table or Nightstand
Located in Doylestown, PA
Fabulous vintage Asian inspired square walnut side table or nightstand by American of Martinsville. This handsome table features a modern, clean silhouette with a lacquered, ebonize...
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1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville MCM Urban Suburban Full Headboard
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Urban Suburban full headboard This headboard measures: 58 wide x 2 deep x 31 inches high A...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Nightstands by American of Martinsville, a Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands manufactured by American of Martinsville. Well-built frame with walnut veneer exterior. A nice addition to any modern interior. Please ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Walnut

Albert Parvin for American of Martinsville Mid Century Nightstand
Located in Countryside, IL
Albert Parvin for American of Martinsville mid century nightstand This nightstand measures: 21 wide x 16 deep x 22.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we c...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Lacquered Nightstands, Refinished
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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Mahogany, Lacquer

Rosewood Ebony Nightstand / End Table by American of Martinsville
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A rosewood and ebony toned two drawer nightstand / end table with chrome pulls having aluminum trim to the lower stretcher and leg area. A very tight and crisp looking design retaini...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood

Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Nightstands by American of Martinsville
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern nightstands by American of Martinsville. ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history b...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Laminate, Walnut

Pair of Merton Gershun American of Martinsville Nightstands
Located in Pasadena, TX
A pair of vintage nightstands by Merton Gershun manufactured by American of Martinsville. One drawer on each with brushed aluminum pulls and the top features an X-shaped ornamental i...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Walnut

Pair of American of Martinsville Lacquered Nightstands, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome pair of American of Martinsville black lacquered nightstands with round white ceramic pulls. We love the interesting shape of t...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood

Elegant Restored Pair of Small Chests in the Style of Renzo Rutili
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent pair of small chests is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installati...
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1960s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Single Midcentury Nightstand by American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage-modern nightstand, features two drawers and rich walnut grain throughout. Please confirm item location NY or NJ with dealer.
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood

Exceptional Pair of Modern Commodes by American of Martinsville, circa 1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent pair of commodes is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. A fabulous meticulously restored pair of cream lacquer chests...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Mahogany

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