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Stunning vintage mid-century modern or Art Deco with an Asian flair maple colored exotic wood desk by American of Martinsville. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. We have repaired the trim around the top edge and have given all the black edges a new coat of paint. But it still has a beautiful all-over patina adding to its vintage charm. There is a darkened area in the center of the back of the drawer cabinet which looks to be a stain, however, it is the color of the natural wood grain. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Early to Mid-20th Century.
There are desks… and then, SOMETIMES, there are DASHING vintage desks like this one by American of Martinsville!!!!! This is an absolutely stunning desk comprised of a gorgeous maple colored exotic wood featuring a windowpane or shoji screen front with three drawers on the left side, a pull open door with red painted space & a shelf on the right, an asymmetrical top with black painted edges, a black cylindrical bar or stretcher in the knee hole, and four fabulous black painted splayed legs. It is INCREDIBLE!! Try as we may, we have been unable to find this line or collection made by American of Martinsville which lead us to believe that it could have been a custom-made piece. It has a marvelous all-over patina which we love and think just increases its classic vintage charm. Including a darkened area on the back of the drawer cabinet which we thought at first may have been stained, but it is in fact the color of the natural wood grain. Kind of a sultry, unique appearance. It is definitely going to make a bold statement in your home office, study, or den whether your design aesthetic leans to mid-century modern, Art Deco, or has an Asian flair. And because it is finished beautifully on all sides, it will float with an attractive presence in any room you choose.
American of Martinsville was established in 1906 in Martinsville, Virginia by tobacco manufacturers, Ancil Witten, and Charles Keesee. Early on they produced only bedroom furniture. In the 1920s they expanded their production to include dining room furniture and by the end of the 1950s were vast in their offerings in purpose and style. With the expansion of travel and roadside motels, they began offering a mass-produced line for the many motels popping up across the country and continued this through the end of the 20th century. In 2000 they were acquired by La-Z-Boy Incorporated and today specialize in furniture for the hotel and healthcare industries.
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Desk Size
• Height – 29.25 Inches
• Width – 45.5 Inches
• Depth – 23 Inches
• Knee Clearance Depth - 17.5 Inches
• Knee Clearance Height - 25 Inches
• Clearance to Floor – 6.5 Inches
• Weight – 120.2 Pounds
Crated Size:
• Height – 35 Inches
• Width – 51 Inches
• Depth – 29 Inches
• Weight – 325 Pounds
- Creator:American of Martinsville (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 29.25 in (74.3 cm)Width: 45.5 in (115.57 cm)Depth: 23 in (58.42 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa Early to Mid 20th Century
- Condition:Refinished. Repaired: Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. We have repaired the trim around the top edge and have given all the black edges a new coat of paint. Please see photos and zoom in for details. Wear consistent with age and use. It has a beautiful all-over patina adding to its vintage charm. There is a darkened area in the center of the back of the drawer cabinet which looks to be a stain, however, it is the color of the natural wood grain. Please see photos & zoom in.
- Seller Location:Topeka, KS
- Reference Number:
American of Martinsville
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.
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