Thursday, January 16, 2020

Merton Gershun for Dillingham, 'Esprit' Desk



 (Closest to true color)



It's always nice to have original documentation.  The 'Esprit' Collection by Dillingham is often attributed to Milo Baughman.  It was actually designed by Merton Gershun.  This desk from the collection is pretty near perfect.  It's just the right size, with a 'look of classic simplicity and refined good taste', and it's in near mint condition.  It not only has its original cloth label, the original care tag is still stapled to the inside of the top drawer.  The desk has two narrow drawers and a deep file drawer below.  There are ebony accents on the top and bottom of the file drawer which make it appear to float.  The desk is finished on the back so it can be used in the center of a room.
'A contemporary collection so elegantly at home in your chosen surroundings....fashioned for lasting service and pleasure....Esprit by Dillingham.'  Who could ask for anything more?  48" w., 23" d., 29" h.  American, c. 1960's  SOLD
Condition:  Excellent vintage condition with age appropriate wear.