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Merton Gershun Dressers

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
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser by Merton Gershun
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Brass

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern 3-Drawer Dresser by Merton Gershun
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Brass

Merton Gershun Gentleman's Chest for American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic highchest from the Dania series by Merton Gershun, for American of Martinsville. Features include rich walnut grain, louvered drawers, signature brass accents, and articulated...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Merton Gershun Dressers

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Walnut

Merton Gershun Designed Dresser for American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Merton Gershun designed dresser for his 'Dania' line with American of Martinsville. Beautiful walnut wood grain throughout with inlaid flourishes around the sculpted handles. Louvere...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Merton Gershun Dressers

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Brass

Merton Gershun Designed Dresser
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic mid-century modern dresser by American of Martinsville, designed by Merton Gershun for his 'Dania' series. Features his louvered front drawers and accenting brass hardware. R...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Merton Gershun Dressers

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Brass

Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville MCM Walnut 6 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Walnut 6 Drawer Lowboy Dresser This lowboy measures: 54 wide x 19 deep x 30.25 inches high All pieces of furniture can be ha...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Merton Gershun Dressers

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Metal

Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Walnut and Brass Lowboy Dresser
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Walnut and Brass Lowboy Dresser This lowboy measures: 60 wide x 19 deep x 30.25 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what w...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Merton Gershun Dressers

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Brass

Merton Gershun American of Martinsville Dania Collection MCM Lowboy c. 1960s
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Denville, NJ
"Please request a shipping quote from us directly by sending your zip code. We can ship most items between $300-$600. We photograph and list inventory in the condition it arrives a...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Merton Gershun Dressers

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Brass

Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville MCM Walnut Brass 5 Drawer Highboy
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Walnut and Brass 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser This highboy measures: 34 wide x 18.5 deep x 44.75 inches high All pieces of furni...
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Brass

Merton Gershun Mid Century Modern American of Martinsville Dainia Walnut Highboy
By Merton Gershun
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This professionally restored tall dresser, from American of Martinsville's "Dania" line, was designed by Merton Gershun. It features three lower drawers with louvered fronts, three s...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Merton Gershun Dressers

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Walnut

Merton Gershun Designed Dresser w/ Louvered Front
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning mid-century design by Merton Gershun for Martinsville. Long walnut dresser with louvered front drawers, brass trim, and hidden drawers in the middle. Please confirm location...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Merton Gershun Dressers

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Walnut

Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Lowboy Dresser
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Lowboy Dresser This lowboy measures: 62 wide x 18.5 deep x 31 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Merton Gershun Dressers

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Metal

Mid century American of Martinsville Dania Tall Dresser
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Baltimore, MD
This exceedingly well-crafted American of Martinsville louvered slat front drawer highboy tall dresser was designed by Merton Gershun for his Dani...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Merton Gershun Dressers

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Brass

Vintage "Dania" Dresser by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Merton Gershun Dressers

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Brass

Merton Gershun American Martinsville MCM Walnut and Cane Front Highboy Dresser
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Walnut and Cane Front Highboy dresser This dresser measures: 36 wide x 18.5 deep x 44.5 inches high All pieces of furnit...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Merton Gershun Dressers

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Cane, Walnut

Merton L. Gershun for American of Martinsville Two Piece Dresser
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Denton, TX
Rare two piece set with louvered drawers on each side and additional drawers inside the center doors, Satin finish on the walnut really brings out th...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Merton Gershun Dressers

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Brass

American of Martinsville Merton Gershun Bali-Hi Dresser, ca. 1950’s
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in New York, NY
Chic, sophisticated and stylish Bali Hi dresser, designed by Merton Gurshun for American of Martinsville. The dresser has six deep drawers each having faux bam...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Merton Gershun Dressers

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Mahogany

Classic Mid Century Walnut Dresser by Merton Gershun / American of Martinsville
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning walnut modernist dresser designed by Merton Gershun, manufactured by American Of Martinsville. Classic aluminum x's and asymetrical pulls, minor stain to (see photo). Hand d...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Merton Gershun Dressers

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Aluminum

Merton Gershun American of Martinsville MCM Urban Suburban 5-Drawer Highboy
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Urban Suburban 5-Drawer Highboy Dresser This dresser measures: 38 wide x 19 deep x 42 inches ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Merton Gershun Dressers

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Chrome

Merton Gershun Bali Hi Dresser by American of Martinsville, ca. 1950’s
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in New York, NY
Chic and stylish 5 drawer dresser in bleached mahogany with decorative faux bamboo front. The chest features an architecturally inspired case, which surrounds the drawer fronts, creating a dimensional design element to the cabinet. From the sought after, and hard to find Bali Hi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Merton Gershun Dressers

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Mahogany

Classic Mid-Century Walnut Dresser by Merton Gershun / American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning walnut Modernist dresser designed by Merton Gershun ,,manufactured by American Of Martinsville. Classic aluminum x's and asymetrical pulls. Beautiful original condition. Han...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Merton Gershun Dressers

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Aluminum

Mid Century American of Martinsville Highboy Dresser
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Baltimore, MD
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Merton Gershun Dressers

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Walnut, Faux Leather

American of Martinsville Accord Walnut & Cane Dresser & Bachelor’s Chest w/ X’s
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome pair of chests from American of Martinsville and Merton Gershun’s Accord line of furniture with the signature X’s and asymmetric handles. One is the long walnut dresser with three drawers and cane doors and the second is the three-drawer bachelor’s chest. Two separate pieces but butted together make one long marvelous piece. We are pricing them as a set. Both are in wonderful restored condition. However, they are not without signs of age and use having an overall beautiful age patina which includes small nicks, scratches, and imperfections but nothing major. Please see photos, circa mid-20th century. Oh my! If you could ever say X marks the spot for a piece of furniture…you can say it with this pair. Note the metal signature crosses in their tops and their fabulous asymmetric or staggered handles. These gorgeous chests are from the Accord collection produced in the mid-20th century by American of Martinsville and designed by Merton Gershun. One piece is the longer dresser which is comprised of a bank of three drawers next to three doors with cane inserts. One door opens to the left and the other two doors bi-fold open to the right revealing three interior drawers. This dresser alone is wonderful but paired with the matching bachelor’s chest, which has the same bank of three drawers as the dresser, and butted next to the doors, making it one extra long cabinet...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Merton Gershun Dressers

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Aluminum

Merton Gershun Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Walnut Triple Dresser, Refinished
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie triple dresser or credenza By Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville, USA, 1960s Book-matched walnut wit...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Merton Gershun Dressers

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Brass

American Martinsville High Boy Walnut Dresser Chest Mid-century Modern
By Merton Gershun
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome six drawer shingle front dresser designed by Merton Gershun. This particular line is exceedingly well crafted and heavy, a hidden treasure in American Mid-Century Modern in ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Merton Gershun Dressers

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Merton Gershun dressers for sale on 1stDibs.

Merton Gershun dressers 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 dressers, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original dressers 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 dressers by Thomasville, Founders Furniture Company, and United Furniture Corporation. Prices for Merton Gershun dressers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,500 and can go as high as $5,995, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,795.

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