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Whimsical Credenza

Cimo Moveis, Sideboard / Credenza- Brazilian Mid-Century Modern - 60'
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Houston, TX
exemplifies the whimsical furniture creations by Móveis Cimo during the 50s. Originally conceived as part of a
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Metal

Mid Century Modern Teak Credenza/Buffet by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Faarup, c1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Faarup Møbelfabrik
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Immerse yourself in the epitome of mid-century sophistication with this exquisite Teak credenza, a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Umberto Mascagni for Harrods London Midcentury Italian Bar Cabinet, 1950s
By Umberto Mascagni
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Rare and highly collectible bar credenza designed in Italy by Umberto Mascagni from Bologna. Early
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Aluminum

Floating Mexican Console With Stone Inset and Pepe Mendoza Drawer Pulls
By Frank Kyle
Located in Round Rock, TX
Stunning and whimsical floating Mexican console, c. 1960s. This five drawer floating cabinet
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Stone, Brass

Twin Sideboard by Gisbert Pöppler
Located in Geneve, CH
files, binders and records the whimsical design helps conceal the official contents. Deep shallow
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2010s German Post-Modern Credenzas

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Ash, Olive

Twin Sideboard by Gisbert Pöppler
Twin Sideboard by Gisbert Pöppler
H 31.89 in W 19.1 in D 68.12 in
Italian Tuscan Art Deco Carved Oak Sideboard or Credenza, circa 1940
Located in New York, NY
A charming and beautiful Tuscan hand-carved oak credenza or side board, circa 1940. The piece
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sideboards

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Oak

Paul McCobb Style Lane Tuxedo Dresser Cabinet Credenza Walnut & Rosewood MCM Era
By Paul McCobb, Lane Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
dresser, cabinet or credenza, is from the "Tuxedo" design-line and has little tuxedos or bowties in
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Metal

Vintage Hand Painted Ceramic Crane Bamboo Motif - Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
crane in elegant blue hues. Whimsical addition to any credenza or guest room. Acquired from a Palm Beach
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Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps

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Ceramic

19th Century Tuscan Italian Renaissance Polychrome Painted Buffet Cupboard
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning large antique Tuscan two-door cabinet (buffet - credenza) with Renaissance style
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Cupboards

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Wood, Paint

Theodore Alexander Humorous Chest of Nine Drawers with Bronze Monkey Head Pulls
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Stamford, CT
Alexander, after the original 19th century Italian. This is a real conversation piece, amusing, whimsical
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20th Century American Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Art Deco Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Introducing a captivating Art Deco credenza crafted in France during the 1940s. This impressive
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

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Oak

Art Deco Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Art Deco Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
H 40.16 in W 74.81 in D 19.69 in
Art Deco Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Introducing a captivating Art Deco credenza crafted in France during the 1940s. This impressive
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

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Oak

Art Deco Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Art Deco Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
H 39.77 in W 70.08 in D 20.08 in
Pair of 1880s Brass Legionary Helmets Mounted as Table Lamps on Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
helmets mounted as lamps will be a whimsical addition to any commode, buffet or credenza.
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Antique Late 19th Century Table Lamps

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Brass

Pair of Italian Midcentury Pyramidal Shaped Fragment Table Lamps with Lucite
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian lamps will bring a whimsical touch to any home decor, whether anchoring a credenza, commode or
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Lucite, Wood

Ceramic Swan Animalia Bird Table Lamps in Pearl White, a Pair 1980s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Pair of two whimsical ceramic swan sculptural table lamps. Each ceramic lamp is identical and
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Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

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Metal

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JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Lätt 1.0 Contemporary Marble Console by RDLC
By Difane, Raul de la Cerda
Located in Mexico City, MX
The concept is based on the essence of the material itself, with a clean and brutalist style: straight lines, geometric shapes, fewer ornaments, less noise and more naturalness. The ...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Marble

Articulated Sconce Mid-Century Modern Stilnovo Style Solid Brass Black and White
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite sconce is a nod to the timeless pieces crafted by mid-century modern Italian studios Arteluce and Stilnovo in the 1950s, but with a unique and distinctive design that ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...

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Brass, Metal, Aluminum

Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Twin Shades
By Arteluce, Silvio Piattelli, Stilnovo
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This 3-armed chandelier with twin shades is a versatile and elegant fixture perfect above a kitchen island, over a counter, dining table, or in a living room. The chandelier's three ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

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Aluminum, Metal, Brass

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Textile

1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in New York, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Walnut

Art Deco Style Black Marble Quartz Top and Oval Brass Bar Cabinet or Counter
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Oval black bevelled quartz marble stone tray, curved and rounded lines bar or counter table sparkling and sophisticated with black lacquered wooden and brass finishes, opening shelve...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts

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Marble

Fantastic Midcentury Mexican Modernist Console by Eugenio Escudero
By Eugenio Escudero
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Fantastic midcentury Mexican modernist console by Eugenio Escudero, circa 1950. Made in Mexico constructed with solid cedar wood and brass accents, this is one of the m...
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Cedar

Mid Century Danish Modern Wood King Size Bed with Night Stands
By Bl Denmark
Located in Pasadena, TX
King Size Danish Bed with nightstands Made in the early 1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish teak platform bed all teak construction two nightstands attached nightstands with two ...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bedroom Sets

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Wood

French Tulip-Shaped, Single-Light, Hammered & Gilt Metal Chandelier, Mid 20th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French tulip shaped single-light gilded and hammered metal chandelier. This French mid-20th century chandelier features a modern designed central tulip ornament on cone base, surro...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Pair of Angelo Mangiarotti Armchairs, La Sorgente Dei Mobili, Italy, 1970s
By Angelo Mangiarotti, La Sorgente Dei Mobili
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare pair of armchairs was designed by Angelo Mangiarotti and produced by the Italian manufacturer La Sorgente dei Mobili in the early 1970s. The design is marked by the ge...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wool, Linen, Upholstery, Wood

"Ca'Favretto" Murano Glass Mirror in Venetian Style, by Fratelli Tosi Murano
By Fratelli Tosi
Located in Murano Venezia, IT
Murano glass mirror in Venetian Style, mirror made to a design by Fratelli Tosi, entirely handmade according to the techniques of our ancestors. Mirror composed of a crystal frame o...
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2010s Italian Other Wall Mirrors

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Art Glass, Murano Glass, Mirror

LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights a...

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Nickel, Brass

LU Louis Sconce AS
LU Louis Sconce AS
H 10 in W 7 in D 7.875 in
Large Chandelier Angelo Lelli Style, 6 Opaline Glass Flush Mount
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Lyon, FR
Amazing modern chandelier in brass and opaline glass. Made by our craftsman partner, this light can be used as a flush mount or chandelier. Very sculptural and decorative lamp. (cust...
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Contemporary Chaise Longue by Hessentia Upholstered with Off-White Bouclè Fabric
By HESSENTIA, Cornelio Cappellini
Located in Carate, Brianza (MB)
Inspired by the legendary 1970s, Denver has a shape whose design is clearly visible from the side. The chaise longue is composed of two elements: the main body with a full shape that...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Metal

Henning Kjærnulf Sideboard in Carved Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Norwalk, CT
The Henning Kjærnulf sideboard in oak is a testament to timeless Scandinavian design, marrying functionality with a distinctive aesthetic. Crafted by the renowned Danish designer Hen...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Oak

 Henning Kjærnulf Sideboard in Carved Oak
 Henning Kjærnulf Sideboard in Carved Oak
H 37.25 in W 85.25 in D 18.75 in

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Late 18th Century Two-Door Carved and Painted Portuguese Credenza
Located in Santa Fe, NM
This whimsical carved and painted two-door credenza with faux marble top hails from the town of
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Antique Late 18th Century Portuguese Empire Credenzas

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Pine

18th Century Neoclassical Louis XVI Venetian Polychrome Two-Door Credenza
Located in San Francisco, CA
credenza, with a denticulated frieze above two doors (opening to two shelves), each door crested with a
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Antique 18th Century Italian Credenzas

Gold Leaf and Black Lacquer Custom Credenza by Arturo Pani, Mexico, 1950
By Arturo Pani
Located in San Diego, CA
Exquisite custom gold leaf and black lacquer credenza or buffet, by Arturo Pani, Mexico, 1950
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Vintage 1950s Credenzas

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Gold Leaf, Bronze

Mackenzie-Childs Whimsical Credenza or Buffet
By Mackenzie Childs
Located in Hamburg, PA
A 1980's Mackenzie-Childs whimsical credenza or buffet. Faux decorated finish with floral, scenic
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Late 20th Century American Buffets

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Wood, Glass, Ceramic

Umberto Mascagni Credenza/Sideboard
By Umberto Mascagni
Located in Firenze, IT
, Very capacious, Perfect Vintage Condition! Glass top to protect vynil. This whimsical sideboard or bar
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Vintage 1950s Italian Credenzas

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Wood, Glass

Umberto Mascagni Credenza/Sideboard
Umberto Mascagni Credenza/Sideboard
H 37.01 in W 61.03 in D 19.69 in
Umberto Mascagni for Harrods London Midcentury Italian Bar Cabinet, 1950s
By Umberto Mascagni
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Rare and highly collectible bar credenza designed in Italy by Umberto Mascagni from Bologna. Early
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Aluminum

Sideboard by Harvey Probber
Located in Dorchester, MA
This cabinet features whimsical flower-patterned enameled doors which slide open to reveal 2 pull
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20th Century American Credenzas

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Mahogany

Sideboard by Harvey Probber
Sideboard by Harvey Probber
H 30 in W 77.25 in D 18 in
Ornate Redwood Hutch with Burl Accents
Located in San Francisco, CA
, varying from a darker redwood color to areas of lighter blonde. A whimsical look with curved, cut lines
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Vintage 1930s American Rustic Credenzas

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Wood

Mid-Century Modernist Sideboard with Mirrored Doors by Julius Rindle, circa 1950
By Julius Rindle
Located in New York, NY
embodies the whimsical and idiosyncratic elegance of the Mid- Century Modernist sensibility at its best
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Mirror, Art Glass

One-of-a-Kind Artisan Crafted Credenza Cabinet, Whimsical & Geometric Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
This artisan created, one-of-a-kind credenza cabinet from New England, offers an abundance of
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Late 20th Century American Cabinets

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Wood

Whimsical 60s Jack Hanson Sculpture of Napoleon
Located in Miami, FL
gold patinated brutal form metal sculpture of a whimsical & macabre take on Napoleon Bonaparte in his
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20th Century American Sculptures

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Wood

Asian Chinoiserie "Dynasty" Dresser by Drexel Heritage
By Drexel
Located in Redding, CT
pizzazz. Warm wood tones with a gilded overlay of Asian motifs. Whimsical and unique. This dresser boasts
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dressers

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Wood

Pair of French Midcentury Brass Hydrangeas Table Lamps Mounted on Custom Lucite
Located in Atlanta, GA
French brass hydrangeas table lamps will bring a whimsical touch to any home decor, whether placed atop a
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Antique Spanish Colonial Console w/Drawers, Adorn in Primitive-Style Carvings
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish Colonial carved wood credenza with drawers and primitive-style carvings, from the early
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Early 20th Century Spanish Console Tables

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Wood

Painted Chinese Three Door Coffer, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
whimsical folk paintings. Originally brushed atop a bright yellow background, the paintings have been
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Buffets

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Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Paul Evans Burl and Chrome Cityscape Game Table & Accent Table, 1970's
By Paul Evans
Located in Culver City, CA
a statement, a conversation starter, a journey into the whimsical world of Evans' design genius
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

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Chrome

Whimsical Credenza by Mackenzie Childs, 1980s
By Mackenzie Childs
Located in Hamburg, PA
A 1980's Mackenzie Childs whimsical or Bohemian credenza or buffet. Faux decorated finish with
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Ceramic, Wood

Antique Country French Brittany Marble-Top Buffet, Credenza
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Brittany marble top buffet ~ credenza exudes all the charm inherent in
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Early 20th Century French Rustic Buffets

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Marble

Set of Vintage Brutalist Decorative Iron Ants
Located in Houston, TX
Set of vintage Brutalist decorative iron ants. This whimsical group of three iron ants make great
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20th Century Brutalist Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Set of Vintage Brutalist Decorative Iron Ants
Set of Vintage Brutalist Decorative Iron Ants
H 6.13 in W 15.75 in D 8.25 in
English Late 19th Century Large Wooden Horse with Saddle on Twisted Metal Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
saddle, circa 1900, sits atop a heavy duty twisted metal stand. This horse seems to be in a whimsical
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20th Century English Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Chinoiserie Hexagonal Red Glazed Decorative Trinket Dish with Foo Dogs
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A lovely trinket dish or vide-poche decorated in a whimsical chinoiserie design. With four sides
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Ceramic, Paint

Midcentury Umberto Mascagni Bar Cabinet for Harrods London, 1950s
By Harrods, Umberto Mascagni
Located in Voorburg, NL
Rare and highly collectible bar credenza designed in Italy by Umberto Mascagni from Bologna. Early
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Aluminum

MCM Mid Century Modern Stereo Console George Nelson for Herman Miller, Working
By George Nelson
Located in Madison, WI
a well thought out system that meets your whims, even if whimsical. So now you have options
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Music Stands

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Hardwood

1960's Floating Decorated Credenza
Located in Miami, FL
adornments are brass. This is an original condition whimsical credenza in excellent shape. Floating base is
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Laminate

1960's Floating Decorated Credenza
1960's Floating Decorated Credenza
H 31 in W 71 in D 17 in
Pair of Small Mid-Century Modern Sliding Door Credenzas
Located in Miami, FL
These two beautiful credenzas have been expertly refinished and updated. All the natural teak
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Italian Baroque Painted Buffet circa 1880
Located in San Francisco, CA
A wonderful tromp l'oeil Italian buffet, credenza or cabinet. Originally a much deeper piece when
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Antique 1880s Italian Baroque Credenzas

A Dynamic Chest of Drawers Designed and Manufactured by Harvey Probber Circa 1950's
By Harvey Probber
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Probber label is extant. This classic mahogany cabinet is whimsically lifted high off the floor on
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Spectacular Large Pair of Brass Torchere Lamps
Located in Miami, FL
Spectacular over the top pair of large brass lamps, with elegant torchere tops, whimsical influence
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Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

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Brass

Lane "Tuxedo" Mid-Century Modern 1960's Walnut Dresser Credenza
By Lane Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
tuxedo shaped. An amazing mix of Lane's famous craftsmanship and Classic, yet whimsical Mid-Century
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Walnut

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Whimsical Credenza For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic whimsical credenza available at 1stDibs. A whimsical credenza — often made from wood, metal and oak — can elevate any home. There are 13 variations of the antique or vintage whimsical credenza you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the whimsical credenza you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each whimsical credenza bearing mid-century modern, Art Deco or folk art hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made whimsical credenza over the years, but those crafted by Lane Furniture, Móveis Cimo and Theodore Alexander are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Whimsical Credenza?

The average selling price for a whimsical credenza at 1stDibs is $5,740, while they’re typically $2,500 on the low end and $25,631 for the highest priced.

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