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Younger Credenza

Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenza Sideboard by Younger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenza Sideboard by Younger is the perfect addition
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Younger "Fonseca" Credenza In Teak + Afromosia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: England Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: A. Younger Ltd Era: 1960s Materials: Teak
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Mid Century English Modern Teak Credenza by Younger
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century English Modern Teak Credenza by Younger Above average vintage condition and
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Younger "Fonseca" Credenza In Teak + Afromosia #2
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: England Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: A Younger Ltd Era: 1960s Materials: Afromosia, Teak
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Mid Century Modern Vintage Afromosia Sideboard Credenza by Younger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid Century Modern Vintage Afromosia Sideboard Credenza by Younger is a beautiful and rare find for
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Danish Style Credenza Hutch Sideboard by Younger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Danish Style Credenza Hutch Sideboard by Younger is a stunning
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Mid Century Modern Teak Danish Modern Younger Sideboard Finished Back
By Younger Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern teakwood credenza. Made by Younger Furniture Co, Ltd. Two cabinets: 1 with
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Large Teak Credenza by A. Younger Ltd
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: England Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: A Younger Ltd Era: 1960s Materials: Afromosia
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Teak

British Younger Teak and Hessian Sideboard Credenza Mid Century 1960s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful British long teak sideboard by Younger, this would make a stylish addition to any
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Teak

Art Deco Portois and Fix Viennese Credenza
By Portois & Fix
Located in Dallas, TX
Art Deco Portois and Fix Viennese Credenza . Part of a complete Dining Room Set comprising of 3
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Credenzas

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Brass

Vintage British Mid-Century Teak "Sequence" Compact Credenza by A. Younger Ltd
Located in San Marcos, CA
. Younger Ltd. Introduced on the British market in 1968. This spectacular credenza, recently imported from
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Vintage 1960s English Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

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Teak

De Coene Brutalist Cabinet in Black Stained Oak, Belgium, 1970s
By De Coene Frères
Located in Antwerp, BE
De Coene; cabinet; Credenza; sideboard; black stained oak; Belgium; Belgian design; 1970s; Art Deco
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Oak

17th C Neapolitan School Painting Oil Canvas Old Master Mola Giovanni Battista
By Molla
Located in West Hollywood, CA
, living dining room. To decorate the wall on top of a console or credenza. On top of a fireplace mantel
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Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Paintings

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Plaster, Wood, Giltwood, Canvas

Art Deco Portois and Fix Viennese Tall Case Clock
By Portois & Fix
Located in Dallas, TX
3 pieces – this Clock, Buffet/Sideboard and Credenza. All in our Inventory but being sold separately
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

Art Deco Portois and Fix Viennese Buffet Sideboard
By Portois & Fix
Located in Dallas, TX
of 3 pieces – this Buffet/Sideboard, Tall Case Clock ands Credenza. All in our Inventory but being
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Sideboards

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Brass

Italy Art Deco Dining Room Set, table, chairs & sideboards, by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
) MIRRORED CREDENZA Dimensions Height: 66.00 in. (180 cm) 100+80 Width : 72.00 in. (180 cm) Depth : 20.00 in
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Sets

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Velvet, Mirror, Walnut, Burl

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Danish Mid Century Credenza Hutch Jens Quihstgaard Peter Lovig
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Modern Peter Protzman for Herman Miller Zebra Wood and Chrome Tubular Wall Unit
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Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Credenza
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Introducing this sleek Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Credenza, a timeless piece embodying the minimalist aesthetics of the era. At 60.25 inches in width, 19 inches in depth, and 32 ...
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Mid Century English Modern Teak Sideboard by McIntosh
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century English Modern Teak Sideboard by McIntosh Average vintage condition and structurally sound. Has some expected finish wear, scratching, and discoloration. Top has been re...
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Danish Modern Teak Tambour Door Credenza
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful Danish modern teak tambour door credenza designed in Denmark, circa 1960s. This piece features a well-crafted teak case with two tambour doors that smoothly glide open to r...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak Tambour Door Credenza
Danish Modern Teak Tambour Door Credenza
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Danish Modern Teak Tambour Credenza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W74 D19 H33.5 Fully refinished Danish Modern Teak Tambour Credenza. Item is structurally sound and sturdy.
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Danish Modern Teak Tambour Credenza
Danish Modern Teak Tambour Credenza
H 33.5 in W 74 in D 19 in
Danish Modern Teak Credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern teak credenza featuring sliding doors and four slim drawers in the center. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer)
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak Credenza
Danish Modern Teak Credenza
H 32 in W 79 in D 19.5 in
Johannes Andersen Teak Credenza with Sculpted Pulls
By Uldum Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish teak credenza designed by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik, 1955, Denmark. This finely crafted cabinet, made of teak with mitered corners, features tambour doors with s...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Danish Teak Sideboard Media Credenza
Located in Oakland, CA
Scandinavian cabinet crafted of beautifully grained teak with series of four drawers and center flip-down cabinet raised on solid teak tapered legs. Professionally restored in a natu...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Danish Teak Sideboard Media Credenza
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H 23.25 in W 78.25 in D 17.25 in
Pair Gloster Weathered Teak and Outdoor Wicker Garden Tables /Indoor Side Tables
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-467 pair Gloster teak and outdoor wicker garden /side tables.
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18th Century French Aubusson Pastoral Scene Tapestry Titled "Le Repas Champetre"
By David Teniers the Younger
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique tapestry was handwoven in the city of Aubusson, France, circa 1750. The iconic tapestry, "The Pastoral Meal" with foliage decor on both sides, features a joyous...
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Svend Madsen for Falster Mobelfabrik Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenza
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Large Svend Åge Madsen Danish teak credenza For Falster Møbelfabrik Denmark, ca. 1960s. A beautifully made teak sideboard or credenza designed by Svend Åge Madsen for Falster Mø...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Marble Bust of Faustina the Younger
Located in London, GB
A fine statuary marble bust of Faustina the younger, Rome, second half of the 18th century. Measures: 24in. (61cm) high; 15in. (38cm) wide; 10.5in. (27cm) deep.
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Antique 18th Century Busts

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Marble Bust of Faustina the Younger
Marble Bust of Faustina the Younger
H 24 in W 15 in D 10.5 in
1960s Danish Solid Teak Credenza by Peter Hvidt
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Victoria, BC
This exceptional Danish teak credenza, a masterpiece by Peter Hvidt for Søborg Møbelfabrik, epitomizes the timeless elegance of Danish modern design. Meticulously crafted from old-gr...
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Younger Minimalist Satinwood Teak Sideboard, 1960s
Located in everton lymington, GB
A younger 1960s Minimalist teak and satinwood sideboard, large central drawer and bottom cupboard
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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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Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Younger Credenza
Located in Chicago, IL
Younger Furniture Company. Two double cabinet doors with shelving. Four dovetailed drawers; top drawer
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak Sideboard Credenza by Younger
By Younger Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Danish modern style teak sideboard credenza by Younger. The credenza features
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak Sideboard Credenza by Younger
By Younger Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning Danish modern style teak sideboard credenza by Younger. The credenza features gorgeous
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Mid-Century Teak Credenza by Younger Danish Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful teak sideboard by British firm Younger designed by John Herbert in the 1960's. Superbly
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Mid Century Teak Credenza Sideboard by A.Younger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a beautiful and unusual teak sideboard from A.Younger dating from mid 1960s. The Jacobean
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Mid Century Modern Teak Credenza Buffet Sideboard by Younger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning sideboard by British furniture maker Younger, this was designed by John Herbert. Lots
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Original Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Credenza by A. Younger Ltd, 1960s
Located in Portland, OR
Original Mid-Century Modern (MCM) Danish Teak Credenza by A. Younger Ltd, 1960s. The credenza
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Striking Ebony Sideboard with Brass Handles by Younger
Located in Houston, TX
Ebony stained with brass handles. Sideboard / Credenza is finished in black lacquer with the grain
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Brass

Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenza Buffet Sideboard by Younger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Younger Mid-Century Teak Sideboard Highboard Credenza, Danish styled, British made. The compact
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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De Coene Brutalist Stained Oak Credenza
By De Coene Frères
Located in Antwerp, BE
Geometrical credenza, De Coene Belgium, ebonised oak, 1970s De Coene was founded in 1887 in
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De Coene Brutalist Stained Oak Credenza
H 30.71 in W 78.75 in D 19.69 in
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By De Coene Frères
Located in Antwerp, BE
Geometrical credenza, De Coene Belgium, ebonized oak, 1970s This is an extra large sideboard which
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Vintage British Mid-Century Modern Teak Compact "Dunvegan" Credenza by McIntosh
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in San Marcos, CA
and manufactured in Scotland by A.H. Younger in Scotland in the 1960's. This exquisite case piece
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Vintage 1960s Scottish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Vintage British Mid Century Modern Teak "Dunottar" Credenza by McIntosh Ltd.
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in San Marcos, CA
manufactured in Scotland by A.H. Younger in Scotland in the 1960's. This exquisite case piece, recently
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Teak

Vintage Boby 3 Trolley in Honey Yellow by Joe Colombo for Bieffeplast
By Joe Colombo, Bieffeplast
Located in San Diego, CA
. When his father became ill in 1958, Colombo abandoned painting altogether; he and his younger brother
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Plastic

Drexel Declaration 3-Drawer Bachelor Chest by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
fabulous as a small credenza in your entry, living room, or dining room. Kipp Stewart, a celebrated
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Brass

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By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
lower buffet or credenza exhibits solid double doors, the right has a touch latch and the left a magnet
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Porcelain, Glass, Milk Glass, Walnut

Large Teak Credenza by a. Younger Ltd #2
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: England Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: A Younger Ltd Era: 1960s Materials: Teak
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Teak

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Large Teak Credenza by a. Younger Ltd #2
H 29.5 in W 82.5 in D 19 in
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Located in Berkeley, CA
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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By De Coene Frères
Located in Waalwijk, NL
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Oak

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De Coene Large Credenza in Ebonized Oak
H 27.56 in W 88.59 in D 22.05 in
De Coene Large Credenza in Ebonized Oak
By De Coene Frères
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Coene, credenza in ebonized oak, Belgium, 1970s. This large graphical stained black
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Post-Modern Credenzas

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Oak

De Coene Large Credenza in Ebonized Oak
De Coene Large Credenza in Ebonized Oak
H 27.56 in W 88.59 in D 22.05 in
Large De Coene Black Brutalist Credenza in Oak
By De Coene Frères
Located in Waalwijk, NL
by De Coene Frères. This Brutalist credenza shows a beautiful graphical front. Each of the doors is
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Brutalist Credenzas

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Wood

Large De Coene Black Brutalist Credenza in Oak
Large De Coene Black Brutalist Credenza in Oak
H 37.6 in W 107.49 in D 20.67 in
Vintage British Mid-Century Modern Teak "Dunottar" Credenza by McIntosh Ltd.
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in San Marcos, CA
manufactured in Scotland by A.H. Younger in Scotland in the 1960's. This exquisite case piece, recently
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'Fonseca' Vintage Sideboard by John Herbert for A. Younger Ltd. 'circa 1950s'
Located in London, GB
. Younger Ltd. (circa 1950s). This model was produced in relatively low numbers therefore rarely comes to
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Teak

De Coene Sideboard in Art Deco Style
By De Coene Frères
Located in Waalwijk, NL
sideboard in oak and skai, signed by Belgian De Coene Frères. This credenza shows a beautiful deep red color
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Art Deco Credenzas

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Brass

De Coene Sideboard in Art Deco Style
De Coene Sideboard in Art Deco Style
H 39.77 in W 94.49 in D 19.69 in
De Coene Large Brown Brutalist Credenza
By Coene de Frères
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Credenza in high gloss oak, produced by De Coene, Belgium, 1970s. Graphical large sideboard in
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De Coene Large Brown Brutalist Credenza
De Coene Large Brown Brutalist Credenza
H 34.06 in W 87.01 in D 18.12 in
Rosewood & Walnut Madison Sideboard from De Coene
By De Coene Frères
Located in Antwerp, BE
feature metal handles that are both functional and aesthetic. The credenza features four doors and eight
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Rosewood, Walnut

De Coene White Brutalist Cabinet, circa 1970
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Coene, sideboard, white oak, European, 1970s. Small Brutalist credenza in oak with graphic
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Cabinets

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Wood, Oak

De Coene White Brutalist Cabinet, circa 1970
De Coene White Brutalist Cabinet, circa 1970
H 27.56 in W 44.3 in D 21.26 in
Drexel Declaration 6-Drawer Dresser & Mirror by Kipp Stewart &Stewart MacDougall
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Topeka, KS
storage. But it would look equally fabulous as a credenza in your entry, living room, or dining room. You
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Brass

Drexel Declaration China Hutch Cabinet by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Topeka, KS
portion with full-view sliding glass doors and a credenza style bottom fitted with double solid doors on
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Glass, Walnut

Vintage British Mid-Century Modern Teak "Sequence" Credenza by A. Younger Ltd
Located in San Marcos, CA
. Younger Ltd. introduced on the British market in 1968. This spectacular credenza, recently imported from
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Vintage British Mid-Century Modern Teak "Sequence" Credenza by A. Younger Ltd
Located in San Marcos, CA
. Younger Ltd. introduced on the British market in 1968. This spectacular credenza, recently imported from
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Teak

Midcentury teak sideboard credenza by younger
Located in London, GB
Midcentury sideboard credenza. Beautiful golden teakwood sideboard. Central, opposite opening
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Teak

Midcentury teak sideboard credenza by younger
Midcentury teak sideboard credenza by younger
H 29.14 in W 81.11 in D 18.51 in
Mid-Century John Herbert for Younger Blonde Teak Sideboard Credenza, 1970s
By Younger Furniture
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Stunning quality Mid-Century John Herbert for Younger Blonde teak sideboard credenza circa 1970s
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Mid 20th Century Design Teak Credenza
Located in London, GB
Very Smart Mid Twentieth Century Design Credenza. A Younger Teak Sideboard Credenza, with a bank
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Mid 20th Century Design Teak Credenza
H 28.75 in W 81.11 in D 17.72 in
Vintage British Mid-Century Modern Teak "Sequence" Credenza by A. Younger Ltd.
Located in San Marcos, CA
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Younger Credenza For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic younger credenza available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, every younger credenza was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the younger credenza you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A younger credenza made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Younger Furniture each produced at least one beautiful younger credenza that is worth considering.

How Much is a Younger Credenza?

Prices for a younger credenza start at $1,425 and top out at $4,797 with the average selling for $3,000.

Finding the Right credenzas for You

Antique and vintage credenzas can add an understated touch of grace to your home. These long and sophisticated cabinet-style pieces of furniture can serve a variety of purposes, and they look great too.

In Italy, the credenza was originally a small side table used in religious services. Appropriately, credere in Italian means “to believe.” Credenzas were a place to not only set the food ready for meals, they were also a place to test and taste prepared food for poison before a dish was served to a member of the ruling class. Later, credenza was used to describe a type of versatile narrow side table, typically used for serving food in the home. In form, a credenza has much in common with a sideboard — in fact, the terms credenza and sideboard are used almost interchangeably today.

Credenzas usually have short legs or no legs at all, and can feature drawers and cabinets. And all kinds of iterations of the credenza have seen the light of day over the years, from ornately carved walnut credenzas originating in 16th-century Tuscany to the wealth of Art Deco credenzas — with their polished surfaces and geometric patterns — to the array of innovative modernist interpretations that American furniture maker Milo Baughman created for Directional and Thayer Coggin.

The credenza’s blend of style and functionality led to its widespread use in the 20th century. Mid-century modern credenzas are particularly popular — take a look at Danish furniture designer Arne Vodder’s classic Model 29, for instance, with its reversible sliding doors and elegant drawer pulls. Hans Wegner, another Danish modernist, produced strikingly minimalist credenzas in the 1950s and ’60s, as did influential designer Florence Knoll. Designers continue to explore new and exciting ways to update this long-loved furnishing.

Owing to its versatility and familiar low-profile form, the credenza remains popular in contemporary homes. Unlike many larger case pieces, credenzas can be placed under windows and in irregularly shaped rooms, such as foyers and entryways. This renders it a useful storage solution. In living rooms, for example, a credenza can be a sleek media console topped with plants and the rare art monographs you’ve been planning to show off. In homes with open floor plans, a credenza can help define multiple living spaces, making it ideal for loft apartments.

Browse a variety of antique, new and vintage credenzas on 1stDibs to find the perfect fit for your home today.

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