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Drexel Declaration by Kipp Stewart 11 Drawer Dresser Cradenza and Mirror
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Bay City, MI
This gorgeous Mid-Century Modern eleven drawer dresser was designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel’s Declaration Collection, circa 1960’s. Featuring a solid, beaut...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Credenzas
Materials
Wood
H 30.5 in W 74.25 in D 21 in
Functionalist Cabinet by Jindřich Halabala for UP Zavody, 1950´s, Czechoslovakia
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This cabinet can be used for bedding, clothes, documents, papers etc.
It was part of a complete bedroom suite by Jindrich Halabala. Inside is a compartment for underwear, or it can b...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Used Credenzas
Materials
Wood, Pine
H 53.94 in W 49.22 in D 24.02 in
Italy Mid-19th Century Yellow Wood Buffet with Yellow Glass Shelves
Located in Brescia, IT
Italy Mid-19th Century yellow lacquered wood and glass shelves buffet in farmhouse style
This cheerful yellow wood lacquered buffet is composed by two part: the mid-19th Century pi...
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Mid-19th Century Italian French Provincial Used Credenzas
Materials
Metal
Highboard by Henry Kjærnulf
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Striking highboard in oak with rich carved details. ByHenry Kjærnulf.
Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism.
Made by EG møbler ...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Credenzas
Materials
Oak
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 any mid-century furniture enthusiast. Designed by John Herbert for A.Younger Ltd, ...
Category
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Used Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Milo Baughman Style Large Wood and Black Sideboard
By Milo Baughman
Located in London, GB
A beautiful wooden sideboard or credenza in the style of American designer Milo Baughman (1923-2003). Great for storage, this sideboard consists of 6 large drawers in walnut wood gra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Used Credenzas
Materials
Wood
1960’s John Stuart Janus Collection Walnut 14-Drawers Dresser
By John Stuart, Mount Airy Furniture Company
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern long dresser designed by John Stuart for Mount Airy "Janus Collection,” ( it has the label in the back, shown in the picture above). Originally from the ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Restored Bamboo and Cane Basketweave Credenza
Located in North Fort Myers, US
Introducing a beautifully restored and refinished bamboo parquetry cane sideboard, featuring four doors and a high-mounting bamboo side—an exquisite anchor piece for any space. This ...
Category
1970s American Art Deco Used Credenzas
Materials
Bamboo, Cane
1950’s Walnut Credenza by Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular modern credenza or bar cabinet designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Collection, it has the label inside the drawer, showing in the picture. The dresser is orig...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Venetian sideboard 1950 VINTAGE
By Ico Parisi
Located in Mariano Del Friuli, GO
Elegant Venetian Sideboard made of Walnut Burl and Teak Feather with teal/ Tiffany colored Glass top.
Rosewood legs with Brass escutcheons and decorations on the sides are synonymous...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Credenzas
Materials
Nutwood, Teak
American of Martinsville Credenza From the Dania Collection
By American of Martinsville
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful credenza designed by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville for the Dania collection, ( it has the label in the drawer. This nice credenza is made of solid walnut with...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Rosewood Tambour Door Credenza, 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish modern rosewood cabinet designed and manufactured in Denmark circa 1960s. The cabinet showcases a breathtaking rosewood frame complemented by a tambour front. When opened, it ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Modern Model-18 Teak Credenza by Gunni Omann for Omann Jun
By Gunni Omann, Omann Jun Møbelfabrik
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Introducing a stunning credenza that is sure to elevate any living room or office space! Designed by Gunni Omann for the esteemed family-owned company Omann Jun in Denmark during the...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Credenzas
Materials
Teak
mid-20th Century Restored Split Bamboo Chrome Credenza Manner of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in North Fort Myers, US
Introducing a stunning credenza, elegantly veneered with diagonally applied split bamboo atop a chrome base, creating a floating design that is also finished on the back. Embracing a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Credenzas
Materials
Chrome
H 30 in W 61 in D 19 in
Mid 20th Century Vintage Boho Patch Burl Wood Credenza After Paul Evans
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a touch of bohemian elegance to your home with this Vintage Boho Patch Burl Wood Credenza. This American-style piece features a stunning patchwork burl wood design, offering both...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Credenzas
Materials
Metal
Danish Modern Teak Tambour Door Credenza by Hornslet Mobelfabrik
By Hornslet Møbelfabrik
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Danish modern teak tambour door credenza by Hornslet Mobelfabrik, Denmark, from the 1970s, is a piece of furniture that is sure to impress. The credenza features two tambour doo...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Credenzas
Materials
Oak, Teak
Mid Century Modern Gunni Omann Model 18 Credenza in Teak
By Gunni Omann
Located in San Diego, CA
A vintage teak credenza by Gunni Omann, 'Model 18' made in teak.
Omann Jun Møbelfabrik (founded in 1933 by Andreas Omann), produced some of the most iconic Danish designs of the 195...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Vintage Midcentury Ib Kofod-Larsen Brazilian Rosewood Credenza for Faarup
By Faarup Møbelfabrik, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage mid century rosewood credenza by designed Ib Kofod-Larsen manufactured by Faarup Mobelfabrik
Beautiful Brazilian Rosewood grain. Tambour doors, adjustable shelves and four gr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Credenzas
Materials
Palisander
H 31.5 in W 79.8 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Blonde Credenza 1950's
By Paul McCobb
Located in Fulton, CA
A 1950's Mid-Century Modern blonde credenza with cane door detail. Original condition with a beautiful glow to finish. Unique design in the manner of Paul McCobb. Solid wood material...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Credenzas
Materials
Maple, Wicker, Cane
Hand Crafted Brutalist Giuseppe Rivadossi Sideboard in Oak Italy, the 1970s
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Almelo, NL
Hand crafted Brutalist Giuseppe Rivadossi sideboard in oak Italy, the 1970s.
A fantastic oak sideboard by the Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi featured a high leve...
Category
1970s Italian Brutalist Used Credenzas
Materials
Oak
H 39.38 in W 63 in D 18.9 in
1950s Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern Wood Glass Brass Credenza Sideboard
By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Paolo Buffa, Guglielmo Ulrich, Vittorio Dassi, Melchiorre Bega
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian 1950s sideboard, credenza, buffet with very elegant shapes and classic wood worked according its natural light graining. This great piece has 6 frontal drawers and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Credenzas
Materials
Brass
H 30.71 in W 72.05 in D 20.87 in
French Art Deco Cabinet 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
"French Art Deco Elegance: 1940s Oak Credenza with Marble Top"
Introducing a captivating French oak credenza from the 1940s that embodies the essence of Art Deco Brutalism. This rem...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Used Credenzas
Materials
Marble
Mid-Century Modern Credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Radiant teak wood grain and an understated design make this vintage credenza an elegant addition to any interior. Sliding doors reveal spacious shelving for organization. Please conf...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Credenzas
Materials
Teak
French Solid Oak Credenza with Carved Details, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Very elegant credenza in solid oak, France, 1940s.
Art Deco Brutalist sideboard.
The credenza consists of two storage facilities covered with hand carved designed doors and in the...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Used Credenzas
Materials
Marble
Scandinavian modern 3 door blonde maple credenza by Skovby Denmark
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Scandinavian modern 3 door blonde maple credenza by Skovby. This credenza has very simple design and lines in blonde maple finish. Has 3 front cabinet doors with drawers and adjustab...
Category
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Credenzas
Materials
Maple
5FT Herman Miller Credenza
By Geoff Hollington, Herman Miller
Located in Pasadena, TX
5ft Herman Miller credenza by Geoff Hollington
Vintage 5 ft Geoff Hollington credenza for Herman Miller. Credenza features 8 small drawers on the sides, and 2 large flat file drawe...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Danish Sideboard by Ib Kofod Larsen for Faarup Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Faarup Møbelfabrik
Located in Ranst, VAN
Vintage sideboard in teak designed by Ib Kofod Larsen and produced by Faarup Møbelfabrik in Denmark in the 1960s. The sideboard has three doors, three inner drawers and plenty of sto...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Credenzas
Materials
Metal
Paul McCobb "Irwin Collection" Credenza with Travertine Stone Top & Brass Accent
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid Century modern credenza designed by Paul McCobb for the “Irwin Collection” at Calvin Group in the United States circa 1950’s. This stunning credenza sits on a beautiful polished ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Credenzas
Materials
Travertine, Brass
H 34.5 in W 71.5 in D 19 in
Art Deco Pear Wood Austrian Case Pieces Storage Cabinets Sideboard Credenza 1930
Located in Rome, IT
A beautiful patina characterizes the pear wood grain, enhanced by columns and feet lacquered in black shellac.
Art Deco Austrian sideboard, all veneered in pear wood, with special ...
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Used Credenzas
Materials
Pearwood
H 35.04 in W 46.07 in D 20.87 in
Dudouyt, Bleached Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s, attributed to Charles Dudouyt.
Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard in a bleached finish.
The credenza consists of three storage facilities and c...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Used Credenzas
Materials
Oak
George Nelson Styled Walnut Mid Century Credenza / File Cabinet
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A smaller sized walnut credenza / file cabinet with four deep pull out drawers and chromed pulls . Sitting on brushed stainless steel legs with foot pads , a great piece that is in a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Credenzas
Materials
Metal
Jens Risom Mid-Century Walnut Executive Credenza Circa 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in Peabody, MA
A credenza in walnut by Jens Risom, circa 1960s. Features filing cabinet drawers along the bottom and a compartment with a singular shelf on the left. Includes one key which works o...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Nils Jonsson for Troeds, Sweden Teak Credenza Circa 1960s
By Hugo Troeds, Nils Jonsson
Located in Peabody, MA
A Scandinavian teak credenza, model "Trio" by Nils Jonsson for Troeds, Sweden, circa 1960s.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Rare Danish mid century sideboard model RY-26 designed by Hans Wegner, 1950´s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare Hans Wegner RY-26 Sideboard, a mid-century Scandinavian gem. Measuring 200 cm wide, 49 cm deep, and 79 cm high, this 1950s piece from Ry Møbler, Denmark, showcases luxurious woo...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Credenzas
Materials
Wood
H 31.11 in W 78.75 in D 19.3 in
Vintage Walnut Milo Baughman Credenza Cabinet for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern sideboard cabinet credenza in walnut designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California circa 1960's. This case piece features the designer's signature black enamel...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Credenzas
Materials
Metal
H 27.88 in W 47.88 in D 17.88 in
Stunning 1970’s Poul Norreklit for Georg Petersens Rosewood Credenza
By Poul Nørreklit, Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A stunning rosewood credenza designed by Poul Norreklit for Georg Petersens of Denmark. In original finish. Four drawers with two drop down fronts and two swing open fronts. One ha...
Category
1970s Danish Used Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Post Modern Studio Credenza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a great post-modern studio piece by a Los Angeles based artist. It features plenty of storage.
Category
1970s Post-Modern Used Credenzas
Materials
Plastic
Florence Knoll Walnut Credenza
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s or 70s in great vintage condition. This piece comes with its’ original keys that lock the doors and it retains its’ original leather pulls. There are multiple drawers and re...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Credenzas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Peter Hvidt Tambour Cabinet
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wonderful Danish Modern server cabinet, designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Soborg. Lovely doors with beautiful matched wood, to reveal adjustable shelves at the inte...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Italian 18th Century Credenza
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very handsome grand scale Credenza from the Bologna region of Italy. Soundly constructed from richly stained poplar with a rectangular top above a conforming case housing four pan...
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18th Century Italian Used Credenzas
Materials
Poplar
Late 20th Century Vintage Coastal Pencil Reed Waterfall Credenza
Located in west palm beach, FL
Incredible vintage Coastal pencil reed waterfall credenza. Beautiful blonde color reed with seven drawers and center shelf storage. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Late 20th Century Philippine Used Credenzas
Materials
Reed
Gustav Bahus Mid Century Norwegian Teak Credenza
Located in Countryside, IL
Gustav Bahus Mid Century Norwegian Teak Credenza
This credenza measures: 79.75 wide x 17.75 deep x 32.5 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vint...
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1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Used Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Ferrara Baroque Sideboard Mid-18th Century
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
A Ferrara-made Baroque credenza supported by en cabriole feet, it has a moved front in which there are pairs of doors and drawers in the fascia: a large-sized central one and two sma...
Category
1750s Italian Baroque Used Credenzas
Materials
Walnut, Fir
Wall console by Charlotte Perriand, Les Arcs circa 1976
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Rare wall console with four drawers designed by Charlotte Perriand for the residence La Nova and Tournavelles Arc 1800.
Entirely in pine and green laminate on the top.
Provenance ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Credenzas
Materials
Pine
Regency Rosewood Credenza
Located in Essex, MA
Breakfront form gray marble top over a conforming frieze with classical revival anthemion and lyre gilt bronze mounts over a central grill door flanked by gilded acanthus mounted ope...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Used Credenzas
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Italian 1850s Walnut Credenza with Canted Sides, Three Drawers over Four Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut credenza from circa 1850 with canted sides and three drawers over four doors. This exquisite Italian walnut credenza from circa 1850 features gracefully canted side...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Used Credenzas
Materials
Brass
H 42.25 in W 65.25 in D 17.5 in
Rare Vintage Mid Century Modern Record Cabinet or Credenza by Kipp Stewart
Located in Seattle, WA
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern richly grained walnut double door cabinet designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel's Declaration Collection, circa 1960's. Expertly cra...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Used Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Italian, Umbria, Baroque Period Carved Walnut Credenza, mid 17th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a rectangular top with a rounded molded edge and a dentile molded bottom molding atop a conforming case with with four paneled doors, the doors hinged to fold open and fold ba...
Category
1650s Used Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
American Walnut Credenza
By Jack Cartwright, John Stuart
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Walnut Credenza that sits on a metal base. Has the look of Founders Furniture or John Stuart. Useful design with adjustable shelves on both sides. Finish gone through and cleaned up.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Credenzas
Materials
Metal
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Entry Chest by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful Scandinavian modern chest of drawers in teak wood designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by Feldballes Mobelfabrik in Denmark inn the 1960's. This lovely pi...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Mid-19th century Victorian sideboard in walnut and briar and bronze decorations
Located in Catania, IT
Mid-19th century Victorian sideboard in walnut and walnut root with maple inlays and bronze decorations
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Mid-19th-century Victorian walnut and burl walnut servant with m...
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Mid-19th Century Used Credenzas
Materials
Bronze
H 42.13 in W 59.45 in D 16.15 in
Victorian burl walnut inlaid credenza
Located in Salisbury, GB
Victorian inlaid walnut credenza
Here is your opportunity to purchase this wonderful Victorian inlaid walnut credenza that was made circa 1870 in one of the best London workshops of ...
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1870s English Victorian Used Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
20th Century Carved and Veneered Wood Antique Italian Sideboard, 1960s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian sideboard from the mid-20th century. Beautifully designed piece of furniture, curved on the front and sides, carved and veneered in walnut and fruit wood. Sideboard with two ...
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1960s Italian Used Credenzas
Materials
Wood
H 35.04 in W 53.94 in D 18.12 in
END OF THE 18th CENTURY TUSCAN NEOCLASSICAL SIDEBOARD
Located in Firenze, FI
Stunning neoclassical sideboard in solid cherry wood with geometric fillets in fruit wood, which give a touch of elegance. The truncated pyramid legs and the ebonized parts under the...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Used Credenzas
Materials
Cherry, Fruitwood
'Torbecchia' cabinet by Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova 1960s-70s
By Giovanni Michelucci, Poltronova
Located in Milano, IT
Sideboard cabinet with hinged doors and exposed drawers, designed by Michelucci in 1964; walnut veneer wood. Good conditions.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Credenzas
Materials
Nutwood
H 33.27 in W 78.75 in D 21.26 in
Brutalist Credenza Sideboard William Westenhaver Witco
By William Westenhaver / Witco
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic Brutalist Credenza Sideboard by William Westenhaver for Witco. Carved wooden panels with great depth and detail decorate the entire body of this sideboard. The front h...
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1960s American Brutalist Used Credenzas
Materials
Pine, Plywood
Antique Art Deco Swedish Elm Wood Cabinet with Inlay
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Detroit, MI
This lovely antique Swedish Art Deco wood cabinet or sideboard in the style of Carl Malmsten is circa 1940. This cabinet expertly crafted from solid wood and elm wood veneer features...
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1940s Swedish Art Deco Used Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut and Brass Credenza
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut and Brass Credenza
This credenza measures: 66 wide x 19 deep x 31 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vinta...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Lodovico Acerbis, Giotto Stoppino Sheraton Credenza in Gloss Black Lacquer
By Lodovico Acerbis and Giotto Stoppino, Acerbis
Located in Miami, FL
Lodovico Acerbis, Giotto Stoppino Sheraton Credenza in Gloss Black Lacquer
Offered for sale is a Lodovico Acerbis and Giotto Stoppino Sheraton glossy black Lacquer credenza with tw...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Used Credenzas
Materials
Wood
H 25.5 in W 110.25 in D 19.5 in
Yngve Ekström for Troeds Mid Century Teak Credenza
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Yngve Ekström for Troeds sculpted teak credenza circa mid 1950’s. Has 5 drawers with solid teak pulls and a sliding door with adjustable interior storage. Newly finished.
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Used Credenzas
Materials
Birch, Teak
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Used Credenzas For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of used credenzas available for sale. The range of distinct used credenzas — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. Used credenzas have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Used credenzas bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Used credenzas have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Paul McCobb, Florence Knoll and Milo Baughman are consistently popular.
How Much are Used Credenzas?
Used credenzas can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,597, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $1,800,000.
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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