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Material: Teak
Swedish "Arild" Teak Credenza by Nils Jonsson for Troeds
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning Swedish “Arild” teak credenza by Nils Jonsson for Troeds in Sweden, circa 1960s. This credenza is truly impressive since it has a minimalist design but is highly functional....
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Large Danish Range Credenza By Ib Kofod Larsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Ib Kofod Larsen Manufacturer: G Plan Era: 1961 Materials: Teak, Afromosia Measurements: 92.5″ wide x 19.5″ deep x 30″ tall Condition: In excellent original...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenzas

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Teak

1950s Model A232 Teak Cabinet by Børge Mogensen for C.M. Madsen / FDB Mobler
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Model A232 Cabinet, designed by Børge Mogensen and produced by C.M. Madsen for FDB Mobler. The piece was designed in the late 1950s in Denmark. It has two front doors and t...
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1950s Danish Modern Vintage Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Mid Century Teak Storage Cabinet or Small Credenza by HG Furniture, Denmark
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Authentic midcentury teak cabinet or small credenza by HG Furniture, Denmark. Two sliding doors with adjustable shelves. Beautiful condition with very minor surface scratches, minor ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Large G Plan Scandinavian Range Teak Credenza
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: England Designer: Victor B. Wilkins Manufacturer: G Plan Era: 1964 Materials: Teak, Afromosia Measurements: 81″ wide x 18″ deep x 31″ tall Condition: In excellent original c...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Midcentury Danish Modern 8 Drawer Light Teak Dresser Credenza
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury Danish Modern 8 drawer teak dresser or credenza by Arne Wahl Iversen. Beautiful light teak color with a nice grain. All drawers clean inside and out as well as slide smoot...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Credenza in Danish Modern Teak
Located in Kensington, MD
This compact Danish Modern credenza / sideboard with adjustable shelves and one felt-lined drawer is the perfect candidate to house your media co...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak Credenza
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish modern teak credenza designed in Denmark, circa 1960s. This beautiful refinished piece offers four sliding doors that effortlessly conceal yo...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak Credenza with Tambour Doors by Drylund
Located in Sacramento, CA
Danish Modern teak credenza by Dyrlund. The credenza has sliding tambour doors and turned teak pulls, and has three adjustable shelves and five drawers, with a felt-lined top drawer....
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Extra LONG + Handsome Mid Century Modern styled Teak CREDENZA / Sideboard
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Extra long Mid Century Modern styled handcrafted Credenza / Media Stand. This beauty features exquisite knife-edge hand pulls and sculpted drawer fronts with slightly splayed legs. S...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenzas

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Teak

William Watting for Fristho Sideboard in Wood and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
William Watting for Fristho, sideboard, teak, brass, lacquered wood, The Netherlands, 1950s. Elegant lacquered wooden sideboard with teak top and brass detailing. Very slim tapered...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenzas

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Brass

Credenza Inglese Anni 60, in teak, marrone
Located in Milano, IT
Credenza con cassetti a vista, ante battenti e scorrevoli, ribalta per vano bar. Legno impiallacciato teak. ...
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1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Large Franco Albini for Poggi 'MB15' Sideboard in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Franco Albini for Poggi, sideboard model MB 15, teak, Italy, design 1957 Well-designed sizable sideboard by Franco Albini for Poggi in the 1950s in Italy. This design features a sim...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Danish Modern Hans Wegner Saber Leg Sideboard
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A superlative example of the Hans Wegner designed CH 304 saber leg sideboard. A piece that showcases the fine furniture making by Carl Hansen & Son. This design with the saber legs i...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Teak Credenzas

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Beech, Oak, Teak

CLASSIC Long Mid Century MODERN styled Danish CREDENZA / Media Stand / Sideboard
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Impeccable Mid Century Modern styled Handmade Credenza featuring clean lines and gorgeous design detailing. This credenza is highlighted by long tapered legs and intricately sculpte...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Teak Credenza with Two-Tone Lacquered-Doors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenzas

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Wood, Teak, Lacquer

Mid-Century Modern Teak Sideboard by G-Plan, English, circa 1965
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Mid-Century Modern Teak Sideboard by G-Plan, English, circa 1965, the grain-matched case with three central drawers, one fitted for cutlery, with cabinet doors to either side, all wi...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak Credenza Bar Cabinet
Located in Miami, FL
All original gorgeous Mid-Century Modern teak and maple cabinet from the 1960s. The vintage Danish sideboard features a pair of sliding doors, each with a sculpted teak handle, openi...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenzas

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Maple, Teak

Minimalist Midcentury Teak Sideboard, 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Midcentury teak sideboard from the 1960s. It is a shining example of the form and function synonymous with furniture of this era. Well-built, great design and lightness. Three drawer...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Hans J. Wegner "President" Teak Tambour-Door Credenza
Located in Dallas, TX
A teak "President" credenza with tambour doors designed by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Mobler.
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1960s Vintage Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Nice Midcentury Danish Modern 6 Drawer Rounded Teak Dresser Credenza
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
midcentury Danish Modern 6 drawer rounded teak dresser or credenza by Kibaek Mobler. Beautiful rounded teak with a nice grain. All drawers clean inside and out as well as slide smoot...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Danish Design Credenza / Sideboard by Bernhard Pedersen in Teak 1950 Brown Beige
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous Danish design credenza/sideboard in teak designed and produced by Bernhard Pedersen. Bernhard Pedersen is known for very high quality Danish furniture and this piece perfect...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Handmade Mid-Century Modern styled Teak Credenza / Sideboard
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Jaw-dropping Mid-Century Modern styled credenza / Media Stand featuring stunning "gazelle" legs and base. Handmade from reclaimed teak, this credenza boasts the most incredible wood ...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenzas

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Teak, Plywood, Wood

Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Credenza or Buffet Made in Sweden
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid Century Modern credenza or buffet, made in Sweden! A unique and well made piece featuring a drop down leaf to extend your top surface space, open tiered shelving for stor...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Apartment Sized Mid-Century Modern Styled Floating Teak Credenza / Sideboard
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Perfect Apartment sized Mid-Century Modern "Floating" Asymmetrical handmade credenza / media stand. The base of the credenza is simply incredible and give the credenza a floating app...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenzas

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Wood, Teak, Plywood

Arne Vodder for Sibast Mid Century Model 37 Danish Teak Tambour Door Credenza
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Vodder for Sibast Mid Century Model 37 Danish Teak Tambour Door Credenza This credenza measures: 74.75 wide x 18.5 deep x 31.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had i...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Due Credenze Anni 60 Produzione Fratelli Proserpio
Located in Milano, IT
Coppia di arredi prodotti negli anni '60 dall'azienda Fratelli Proserpio realizzati in legno di teak; un mobile presenta ante scorrevoli mentre l'altro ante a ribalta. Particolari l...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenzas

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Teak

1960s Cees Braakman Made to Measure Teak Cabinet for Pastoe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a modular cabinet / credenza from the Made to Measure series designed by Cees Braakman and produced by Pastoe in The Netherlands circa early 1960s. It consists of four parts;...
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1960s Dutch Modern Vintage Teak Credenzas

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Steel

Danish Modern Teak Tambour-Door Credenza Signed Peter Løvig Nielsen, 1965
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Elegant credenza designed and manufactured by Peter Løvig Nielsen in Denmark, dated 1965. Featuring a teak wood construction with seamless tambour doors adorned with subtle aluminum-...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenzas

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Metal

APARTMENT sized Mid Century MODERN styled Teak CREDENZA media stand
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern styled Handmade Credenza / Media Stand in a perfectly tailored apartment size. This beauty features exquisite sculptural hand pulls and bowtie leg design and is a ...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenzas

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Teak

APARTMENT sized Mid Century MODERN styled Teak CREDENZA media stand
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Perfect smaller sized Handmade Mid Century Modern styled credenza / media stand with superb leg design. Thoughtful layout for a media stand - shelving for components along one side a...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Large Tambour Credenza / Room Divider in Teak by Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Peter Løvig Nielsen Manufacturer: Løvig Møbler Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 78.75″ wide x 19.5″ deep x 31.5″ tall Condition: In excellent origi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Svend Madsen Style Mid Century Danish Teak Tambour Door Credenza
Located in Countryside, IL
Svend Madsen Style Mid Century Danish Teak Tambour Door Credenza This credenza measures: 79.75 wide x 19 deep x 32 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call re...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Apartment sized Mid Century MODERN styled Teak CREDENZA media stand
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Perfect smaller sized Mid Century styled credenza / media stand with superb splayed leg design. Thoughtful layout for a media stand - ...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Mid-Century Teak Buffet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Danish made buffet or small credenza with drawers and cabinet storage. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Mid-Century Cees Braakman 'DU04' Japanese Series Credenza for Pastoe in Teak
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Teak Credenza with black enameled Model DU04 of the Japanese Series designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1958. This model has a delicate black enameled metal base, two cabinets and ...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenzas

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Metal

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Sliding Door Credenza on Pencil Legs
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Credenza Offered is a teak credenza. This piece makes a statement and will make a nice feature piece in any room. The credenza is made of teak and is ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Vintage Retro Teak large Sideboard Credenza by Tom Robertson for McIntosh, 1960s
Located in Markington, GB
Vintage 1960s McIntosh sideboard by Tom Robertson. It has three drawers, cupboard space, and a drinks section with a useful pullout shelf. Credenza is in very good original condition.
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20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Small Sliding Door Teak Credenza
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: England Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 54" wide x 17.5" deep x 30.5" tall Condition: In excellent original condition with ...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Large Danish Modern Credenza in Rosewood by Clausen + Søn
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Clausen & Søn Era: 1960s Materials: Rosewood Measurements: 82″ wide x 17.5″ deep x 29″ tall Condition: In excellent original conditio...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak 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 Measurements: 84″ wide x 18″ deep x 32″ tall Condition: In excellent original condition...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Floral Credenza in Brass Clad Handmade in India by Stephanie Odegard
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the floral motifs used in the paintings of palaces of Rajasthan. One of the best selling pieces of Stephanie Odegard collection. This elegant piece is hand made from solid teak which is joined to form the clean and elegant outline. Our master craftsmen carve the floral forms which is meticulously encased in a tight-fitting metal skin. The available options for metal cladding are brass, white bronze, antiqued bronze, silver and copper. Both silver and copper will tarnish over time. Regular non-abrasive household metal polishes can be used to restore the original finish. Mid-Century Modern Floral Credenza...
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2010s American Other Teak Credenzas

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Brass

Midcentury Modern Teak G Plan Credenza by Victor Bramwell Wilkins, Fresco Range
Located in Atlanta, GA
Outstanding teak credenza by G Plan with original gray fabric with silverware dividers in the top drawer. Adjustable shelves. Very good condition. Drawers all open and close well. So...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Danish Modern Sliding Door Teak Credenza With Keeler Edge
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 79" wide x 17.5" deep x 34" tall Condition: In excellent original condition with ty...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Coffre Credenza in White Bronze Over Wood Handcrafted in India By Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the Classic coffered, hand-tooled metal-clad furniture of the opulent Mughal period. This elegant furniture is handmade from MDF that are joined into a repeating pattern ...
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2010s Asian Other Teak Credenzas

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Metal

Svend Age Hansen Teak & Oak Credenza with Drawers for Naestved Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Svend Age Hansen Manufacturer: Naestved Møbelfabrik Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey wi...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenzas

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Oak, Teak

Peter Hvidt Tambour Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern server cabinet, designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Soborg. Tambour doors slide smoothly to reveal adjustable shelve...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Square Pull Teak Credenza by h.w. Klein #1
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: H.W. Klein Manufacturer: Bramin Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 88.5″ wide x 18″ deep x 31″ tall Condition: In excellent original condition with t...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Niels Vodder NV54 Credenza Teak Credenza Danish Mid century Modern
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A stunning sideboard from cabinetmaker Niels Vodder imported from Denmark by Illums Bolighus. This is a highly south after cabinet and rarely comes to market. This example from a sin...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Extra LONG + Handsome Mid Century Modern styled Teak CREDENZA / Sideboard
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Extra long Mid Century Modern styled handcrafted Credenza / Media Stand. This beauty features exquisite knife-edge hand pulls and sculpted drawer fronts with slightly splayed legs. S...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenzas

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Teak

DANISH Mid Century MODERN Teak Credenza / SIDEBOARD, c. 1960's
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Stunning Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Highboard Credenza / Sideboard, c. 1960's. This incredible piece is gorgeous in its simple yet extremely functional design. This beauty offers...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Danish Modern Two Door Sliding Credenza With Floating Oak Base
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak, Oak Measurements: 75" wide x 17.5" deep x 32" tall Condition: In excellent original condition wi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenzas

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Oak, Teak

Stow Davis Two Bay Credenza
Located in Highland, IN
This handsome credenza by Stow Davis is extremely well built and chock full of pleasing details including flat stock legs that go through the teak case and the slender chrome pulls. ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenzas

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Steel

H.P. Hansen Teak Credenza with Hutch
Located in Toledo, OH
H.P. Hansen Teak Credenza with Hutch, circa 1960s. Scandinavian Style. Danish modern credenza and china display hutch will give you all the storage...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Credenzas

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Glass, Teak

Vintage British Mid-Century Modern Teak "Dunvegan" Credenza by McIntosh
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful British Mid-Century Modern credenza model "Dunvegan" designed by Tom Robertson for A.H. McIntosh in Scotland in the 1960's. Thi...
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1960s Scottish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenzas

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Teak

APARTMENT sized Mid Century MODERN styled Teak CREDENZA media stand
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Perfect smaller sized Handmade Mid Century Modern styled credenza / media stand with superb leg design. Thoughtful layout for a media stand - shelving for components along one side a...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Large Teak + Oak Credenza by Fredrik Kayser
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Norway Designer: Fredrik Kayser Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 76.75″ wide x 19″ deep x 34.75″ tall Condition: In excellent original condition.
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenzas

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Teak

7FT Domino Credenza by Izay Weinburg for Geiger
Located in Pasadena, TX
Domino Credenza by Izay Weinburg for Geiger 2000s Brazilian architect Isay Weinfeld set about creating a smartly edited array of modules that efficiently answer all of today’s needs...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Find Vintage Mid-Century Teak Credenzas and Other Storage Furniture on 1stDibs

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. Vintage mid-century teak credenzas and other 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.

Shop Antique, New and Vintage Teak Furniture Today

Antique, new and vintage teak furniture has enduring classic appeal.

While teak sideboards, lounge chairs and coffee tables are luxurious additions to any living room or other interior space, teak outdoor furniture dazzles on patios and by the pool — teak is durable and strong, and can withstand extreme weather conditions. Whether you're indoors or outside, furnishings made of this tropical hardwood tree species have long been popular with design enthusiasts of all kinds.

Appreciated for its dense grain and rich luster, old-growth teak was a sought-after material among mid-century modern designers, who also pushed it to the brink of extinction.

“Teak is incredibly slow-growing, so much of what is still harvested is young, and from a sustainability standpoint, this is far from ideal,” says Brian Volk-Zimmerman of Volk Furniture in Brooklyn. When he does use it, he only goes for reclaimed teak, as many species of the tree have been over-forested.

It wasn’t always this way. In the previous century, according to Jenny Cashin — owner of the shop Mid-Century Modern Home, in British Columbia — Danish designers, and Scandinavian modernists in general, harvested teak as much as they liked. This enhanced their pieces’ handcrafted look and came to define the timeless simple shapes of mid-century modern design. “We still see current teak deck furniture that’s very porous and light,” says Cashin, who specializes in Danish modern and mid-century modern furniture made between 1940 and 1970. However, she notes, “it’s not the same caliber.”

Old-growth teak, aged 150 to 500 years old, is far denser, with a pronounced telltale grain, Cashin says. Though she can’t speak to why it found favor with Danish designers like Jens Risom, an incredibly accomplished, still-obscure furniture designer who created sideboards, dining tables and more in teak. Cashin believes their choice came down to aesthetics. Ben Erickson, a furniture maker in Brooklyn whose leather lounge chair is made of teak, believes it may have been the material’s workability.

“Even though it’s not the best on blades because it has a high mineral content, it is really beautiful to turn and shape by hand,” he says. “You can get an amazing luster by hand sanding and oiling it.”

Find a range of antique, new and vintage teak furniture on 1stDibs.

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