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American of Martinsville "Dania II" Set of 5 Walnut & Rosewood Dining Chairs
American of Martinsville "Dania II" Set of 5 Walnut & Rosewood Dining Chairs
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Dimensions:Side chair: 20” L x 21 1/2” D x 31 1/2” H
Armchair: 22 1/8” L x 21 1/2” D x 31 1/2” H
Seat height: 17 3/4” H
Origin: Martinsville, Virginia, United States
Designer: Merton Gershun
Manufacturer: American of Martinsville
Year: 1963-1966
Materials: Walnut, Rosewood, Fabric
Product ID: A1386
Details: Merton Gershun designed several famous lines for American of Martinsville and was well-known in the design world. This piece is from the second iteration of “Dania” and features rosewood inlays on the chair backs. We located and scanned the complete catalog, it is out our website.
The chairs are reminiscent of Drexel Furniture's "Sun Coast" and "Declaration" collections, both by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall, with inlaid rosewood diamonds on the seat backs. The frames have been professionally restored, however the vintage upholstery is still in place. It can be replaced for an additional fee. Contact us for details.
From the original advertisement:
“Influenced by the simplicity of Danish modern furniture, so popular in recent years – DANIA II by American of Martinsville brings us a fresh, new, modern look. American contemporary all the way! You’ll notice it has flair without frills. Simplicity with just a touch of sophistication. All things considered, DANIA II is a natural for modern living – practical, tasteful furniture for your living room, dining or bedrooms. DANIA II is walnut, with a matte lacquer finish. That is to say – it has a dull glow that lets the grain of the wood show to best advantage. Yet it is tough, practical, easy to care for."
Shipping Information - Please contact us for a quote on shipping. We have input the "average" price for a larger item, but usually, smaller items such as headboards or nightstands will cost considerably less to ship. Our apologies for the difficulty; it is the nature of dealing in vintage furniture and pieces of all shapes & sizes.
Note Regarding Condition: The furniture pieces we sell are all professionally restored, but they are primarily from the 1950s & 1960s; many will show signs of wear due to prior normal use. If there is any significant or noticeable damage, it will be noted in the product description above.
