Pair of Merton Gershun Dressers

These timeless, 3 drawer dressers were designed by Merton Gershun (1909-1989) in 1969 for American of Martinsville's "Urban Suburban" line. Its clean, straight lines, symmetry and the combination of light maple, and dark walnut woods, make it one of the stand outs of Gershun's career. The dark walnut and metal handles sit on drawers which are recessed inside the cabinet's top and sides. The dark walnut accent is continued on the legs and stretchers. The top drawer features 3 sections, the second drawer 2 sections and the bottom drawer is open. They are in very good vintage condition and an excellent example of a great period in American furniture making where quality and longevity were priorities. These are now 51 years old and with the right home will last that again. It should be noted that I discovered a repair to the veneer on the front at the bottom above the leg. It measures about 5mm x 20mm. As I have had these for 16 years I was surprised, and have lowered the price accordingly. They were lightly restored in 2016. On leading vintage furniture websites, one of these alone would be priced at over $2600. It is rare to find a pair like this. PLEASE NOTE: the colour of the dressers is more accurately seen in the "front on" and "top of dresser" pictures (1, 7,8,9 and 10). The photos of the drawers and their interiors show some flaring, and or a bleached color. Height: 755mm Width: 916mm Depth: 485mm 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 history began in 1906. By the 1950s the brand had gained a reputation for exquisite craftsmanship as well as its variety of furniture styles (Hollywood Regency, chinoiserie) which have long earned the admiration of mid-century modernism enthusiasts. Merton Gershun was one of the company’s most prolific designers, and he was responsible for some of its most successful modern furniture lines.

Condition Details:
In very good condition showing only a few signs of wear such as small marks or scuffs.