{"product_id":"merton-gershun-esprit-walnut-writing-desk-for-dillingham-c-1960-s","title":"Merton Gershun “Esprit” Walnut Writing Desk for Dillingham, c.1960’s","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan\u003eMerton Gershun\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e Dillingham\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e United States\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Walnut, Black Laminate Accents\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003ePeriod Style:\u003c\/b\u003e Mid-Century Modern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003eDate of Manufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e c.1960’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Expertly Refinished\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003eNumber of Items:\u003c\/b\u003e 1\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eID Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10309\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e29.50”H x 48.25”W x 23”D\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003eDescription: \u003c\/b\u003eThis elegant walnut writing desk was designed by Merton Gershun for Dillingham as part of the celebrated \u003cem\u003eEsprit\u003c\/em\u003e collection in the 1960s. Crafted in richly grained walnut with subtle black laminate accents, the desk embodies the clean architectural lines and balanced proportions that define classic Mid-Century Modern design. Its distinctive asymmetrical layout features a floating writing surface supported by tapered legs on one side and a compact drawer cabinet on the other, creating both visual lightness and practical storage. Two shallow drawers provide convenient access for stationery and smaller items, while the lower file drawer offers generous space for documents and office essentials. Expertly refinished, the desk presents beautifully with warm tones and crisp detailing, making it equally suited for a refined workspace or as a sculptural statement in a living environment. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Historical Fact \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eEsprit\u003c\/em\u003e line designed by Merton Gershun for Dillingham reflected a transitional moment in American design during the 1960s, when furniture makers began blending Scandinavian influence with distinctly American proportions and materials. Gershun’s work for Dillingham emphasized sculptural simplicity and functionality, which helped the company compete with other prominent mid-century manufacturers such as Drexel and Lane. Today, pieces from the \u003cem\u003eEsprit\u003c\/em\u003e collection are especially sought after by collectors for their understated elegance and refined walnut craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Roboto; color: black; background: white;\"\u003eExpertly Refinished\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Roboto; color: black; background: white;\"\u003e: 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 incorporated with many interior decors. 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