merton-gershun-american-1909-1989-mid-century-walnut-sideboard
Lot 3099
Merton Gershun (American, 1909-1989), Mid-Century Walnut Sideboard
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
1960s, for American of Martinsville, rectangular case with brushed aluminum hardware, the left side with four flush drawers, the right side with two hinged grass panel doors, divided and fitted drawer interior, raised on short turned tapered feet, labeled.

31.5 x 62 x 18.5 in.

From the Collection of Rev. Talmage Bandy, Whispering Pines, North Carolina

Gershun, designed some of the earliest modern furniture lines available in the states and helped transition from traditional lighter woods to the richer dark woods that were popular throughout the mid-century. Notably his most recognized line, Dania by American of Martinsville, was once the best-selling furniture line in the world.

Surface stains and scratches; some finish inconsistency to drawer fronts from use; other general signs of use.