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12 Drawer Credenza

Custom English Walnut 12-Drawer Server / Credenza
Custom English Walnut 12-Drawer Server / Credenza

Custom English Walnut 12-Drawer Server / Credenza

Located in Woodbury, CT

Made for us by our English cabinetmaker with an eye toward serving double duty as an office credenza, or a dining room server, this walnut burl server appears to have 16 drawers. How...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Credenzas

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Walnut, Burl

Stunning Swedish Mid-Century Modern 12 Drawer Dresser Credenza White Metal Legs
Stunning Swedish Mid-Century Modern 12 Drawer Dresser Credenza White Metal Legs

Stunning Swedish Mid-Century Modern 12 Drawer Dresser Credenza White Metal Legs

By George Nelson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stunning Swedish Mid-Century Modern 12 drawer dresser credenza white laminate top and metal legs/pulls.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Steel

Hollywood Regency Sideboard, Black Glass & Brass, Italian Design
Hollywood Regency Sideboard, Black Glass & Brass, Italian Design

Hollywood Regency Sideboard, Black Glass & Brass, Italian Design

Located in Antwerp, BE

Brass; Smoked Perspex; Black Glass; Drawers; Credenza; Italian Design; Italy; Hollywood Regency; Black & Gold; Sideboard; This credenza, a 12-drawer high-end storage piece, is cust...

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Early 2000s Italian Hollywood Regency Credenzas

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Brass, Copper

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Scandiline Danish Mid Century Modern Office Teak 12 drawer Credenza
Scandiline Danish Mid Century Modern Office Teak 12 drawer Credenza

Scandiline Danish Mid Century Modern Office Teak 12 drawer Credenza

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Handsome 1960’s to 70’s Danish Modern Teak twelve drawer Office credenza. Lots of space for files and other storage unique design Probably never see another one like it . 64....

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Vintage 1960s Credenzas

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Teak

1940s Pear Wood credenza or sideboard with Abstract Designs by Osvaldo Borsani
1940s Pear Wood credenza or sideboard with Abstract Designs by Osvaldo Borsani

1940s Pear Wood credenza or sideboard with Abstract Designs by Osvaldo Borsani

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in London, GB

Impressive and rare 12-drawer credenza of exceptional craftsmanship and design by Osvaldo Borsani, with drawers painted by Adriano Spilimbergo.

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Brass

Italian 1940s Credenza Attributed to Osvaldo Borsani, circa 1952
Italian 1940s Credenza Attributed to Osvaldo Borsani, circa 1952

Italian 1940s Credenza Attributed to Osvaldo Borsani, circa 1952

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in London, GB

Impressive and rare 12-drawer credenza of exceptional craftsmanship and design.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Brass

Midcentury Long White Laminate Plywood Custom 12-Drawer Dresser Credenza
Midcentury Long White Laminate Plywood Custom 12-Drawer Dresser Credenza

Midcentury Long White Laminate Plywood Custom 12-Drawer Dresser Credenza

By Donald Judd

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Very long matte white Formica laminate plywood custom 12-drawer dresser credenza, circa 1980s custom made to fit in a bedroom.

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Laminate, Plywood, Formica

Thomasville Elysee French Country Burl Wood 12 Drawer Dresser Credenza
Thomasville Elysee French Country Burl Wood 12 Drawer Dresser Credenza

Thomasville Elysee French Country Burl Wood 12 Drawer Dresser Credenza

By Thomasville

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Thomasville Elysee French Country Burl Wood 12 Drawer Dresser Credenza. Item features 2 green felt lined drawers, solid brass hardware, original label, dovetailed constructed drawers...

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Late 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Dressers

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Brass

Large 12 Drawer Martinsville Walnut Credenza with Aluminum Accents, 1960s
Large 12 Drawer Martinsville Walnut Credenza with Aluminum Accents, 1960s

Large 12 Drawer Martinsville Walnut Credenza with Aluminum Accents, 1960s

By American of Martinsville

Located in Buffalo, NY

Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville credenza with aluminum accents, x's through top, stylized staggered pulls, and canned doors, USA, 1960s, featuring 4 drawers, lef...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Aluminum

Kent Coffey Perspecta MCM Walnut Rosewood 12 Drawer Lowboy Dresser Credenza
Kent Coffey Perspecta MCM Walnut Rosewood 12 Drawer Lowboy Dresser Credenza

Kent Coffey Perspecta MCM Walnut Rosewood 12 Drawer Lowboy Dresser Credenza

By Kent-Coffey

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Kent Coffey Perspecta Mid Century Walnut and Rosewood 12 Drawer Lowboy Dresser Credenza Dresser measures: 77.5 long x 20 deep x 31.25 inches high All pieces of furniture can be...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Brass

Danish Walnut Credenza
Danish Walnut Credenza

Danish Walnut Credenza

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H 30.25 in W 78 in D 20 in

Danish Walnut Credenza

Located in Wilton, CT

Mid century danish 12 drawer walnut credenza. Cabinet doors are a contrasting burled walnut.

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Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Sculptured Body Solid Brass Pulls 12 Drawers Walnut Dresser
Sculptured Body Solid Brass Pulls 12 Drawers Walnut Dresser

Sculptured Body Solid Brass Pulls 12 Drawers Walnut Dresser

By John Stuart

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Dark chocolate finish John Stuart Mid-Century Modern 12 drawer’s dresser credenza.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Kent Coffey Perspecta Walnut and Rosewood Quadruple Dresser
Kent Coffey Perspecta Walnut and Rosewood Quadruple Dresser

Kent Coffey Perspecta Walnut and Rosewood Quadruple Dresser

By Kent-Coffey

Located in Miami, FL

Beautiful vintage Mid-Century Modern extra long, 12 drawer credenza. It features beautifully grained, bookmatched walnut, signature sculpted, relief carved rosewood accents on the ca...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Rosewood, Walnut

Mid Century Danish Modern Tambour Door Credenza Dresser with 12 Drawer
Mid Century Danish Modern Tambour Door Credenza Dresser with 12 Drawer

Mid Century Danish Modern Tambour Door Credenza Dresser with 12 Drawer

By Dyrlund

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Mid-century Danish modern Tambour door credenza dresser with 12 drawer. Light teak credenza or dresser with front sliding tambour doors behind the doors are 12 teak drawers with 2 ad...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Post modern taupe lacquer chrome 12 drawer dresser credenza by Ello
Post modern taupe lacquer chrome 12 drawer dresser credenza by Ello

Post modern taupe lacquer chrome 12 drawer dresser credenza by Ello

By Milo Baughman, Ello Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Post modern taupe lacquer laminate and chrome 12 drawer dresser credenza. In style of Milo Baughman Style made by Ello circa 1980.

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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Credenzas

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Chrome

Vintage Danish Walnut 12 Drawer Dresser Credenza Cabinet American Martinsville
Vintage Danish Walnut 12 Drawer Dresser Credenza Cabinet American Martinsville

Vintage Danish Walnut 12 Drawer Dresser Credenza Cabinet American Martinsville

By American of Martinsville

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid-Century Modern walnut 12 drawer dresser by American of Martinsville. Item features sculpted wood and metal pulls, 12 dovetailed drawers, beautiful wood grain, signed insi...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Style of George Nelson 12 Drawer Dresser Credenza
Mid-Century Modern Style of George Nelson 12 Drawer Dresser Credenza

Mid-Century Modern Style of George Nelson 12 Drawer Dresser Credenza

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Mid-Century Modern style of George Nelson Herman Miller Custom Made 12 drawer walnut dresser credenza. Walnut veneer dresser with wood frame with ceramic knob pulls and tapered alumi...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Aluminum

Mid Century Modern 12 drawer Walnut Dresser Credenza by Milo Baughman
Mid Century Modern 12 drawer Walnut Dresser Credenza by Milo Baughman

Mid Century Modern 12 drawer Walnut Dresser Credenza by Milo Baughman

By Arch Gordon, Milo Baughman

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Milo Baughman for Arch Gordon 12 drawer long Walnut dresser. Very nice walnut Veneer dresser with black brass pulls on a solid walnut 4 square leg base. Very nice design with lots of...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Walnut

Mid century Danish modern Low Long Teak Dresser Credenza 12 Drawer Clean
Mid century Danish modern Low Long Teak Dresser Credenza 12 Drawer Clean

Mid century Danish modern Low Long Teak Dresser Credenza 12 Drawer Clean

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century Danish Modern Long Low dresser credenza 12-drawer. Beautiful teak grain all around. labeled Danish Control - Made in Denmark.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Teak

Harvey Probber Espresso Mahogany Long Credenza 4 Sliding Doors Fitted Interior
Harvey Probber Espresso Mahogany Long Credenza 4 Sliding Doors Fitted Interior

Harvey Probber Espresso Mahogany Long Credenza 4 Sliding Doors Fitted Interior

By Dunbar Furniture, Harvey Probber

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern 4 brass and leather sliding doors 12 drawer long credenza by Harvey Probber. Very sharp looking piece in excellent vintage condition.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

John Widdicomb French Regency White Lacquered Triple Dresser, Newly Refinished
John Widdicomb French Regency White Lacquered Triple Dresser, Newly Refinished

John Widdicomb French Regency White Lacquered Triple Dresser, Newly Refinished

By John Widdicomb

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional French Provincial Louis XVI style 12-drawer dresser or credenza By John Widdicomb USA, circa 1950s White lacquered mahogany, with original brass hardware.

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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Dressers

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Brass

Mid Century Danish Teak Tambour Credenza
Mid Century Danish Teak Tambour Credenza

Mid Century Danish Teak Tambour Credenza

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H 31 in W 72 in D 19.5 in

Mid Century Danish Teak Tambour Credenza

Located in Crockett, CA

Adjustable shelves behind tambour doors, felt lined top drawer. Credenza is 12" off floor on tapered legs.The beech wood cabinet interior is 20" by 17" deep, would make for a good me...

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20th Century Danish Credenzas

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Teak, Beech

Continental 12 Drawer Mid Century Dresser/Credenza
Continental 12 Drawer Mid Century Dresser/Credenza

Continental 12 Drawer Mid Century Dresser/Credenza

Located in New York, NY

Magnificent Mid Century Dresser with a continental flair. Generously proportioned for use in a bedroom or dining room with 12 drawers for ample storage. Each drawer has an incredib...

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Vintage 1960s American Dressers

Widdicomb French Provincial Cherry 12 Drawer Dresser
Widdicomb French Provincial Cherry 12 Drawer Dresser

Widdicomb French Provincial Cherry 12 Drawer Dresser

By John Widdicomb

Located in Morgan, UT

John Widdicomb French Provincial Cherry 12 Drawer Dresser or Credenza John Widdicomb, USA, 1960s Measures: 72 Wide x 21.5 Deep x 36.75 High.

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Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Dressers

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Cherry

Vintage Danish Modern Ib Kofod-Larsen 12 Drawer Teak Dresser
Vintage Danish Modern Ib Kofod-Larsen 12 Drawer Teak Dresser

Vintage Danish Modern Ib Kofod-Larsen 12 Drawer Teak Dresser

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Audubon, NJ

A 12 drawer teak veneered credenza designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Fredericia Møbelfabrik.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Teak

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Located in Zagreb, HR

Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...

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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

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Robert John Credenza

Robert John Credenza

$4,800

H 26 in W 70 in D 18 in

Robert John Credenza

By Robert John

Located in Chicago, IL

Robert John Credenza, five drawers 2 pencil drawers with locks, one file drawer with notch pulls, sliding doors with removable adjustable shelf. Walnut veneer with white laminate to...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Steel

Mid century Danish modern low teak wardrobe dresser armoire
Mid century Danish modern low teak wardrobe dresser armoire

Mid century Danish modern low teak wardrobe dresser armoire

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern teak low wardrobe cabinet closet. Has 2 front doors with 3 drawers. Left side is open with hang bar for clothing. Has teak craved handles on front. Lighter wood gr...

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Teak

Modern white Office Credenza Sideboard by David Rockwell for Knoll
Modern white Office Credenza Sideboard by David Rockwell for Knoll

Modern white Office Credenza Sideboard by David Rockwell for Knoll

$2,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 24 in W 60 in D 16 in

Modern white Office Credenza Sideboard by David Rockwell for Knoll

By David Rockwell, Knoll

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Modern white Office Credenza Sideboard Designed by David Rockwell for Knoll. Modern knoll White lacquer credenza. Featuring (5) cabinet doors. The credenza sits White metal Iron X cu...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Steel

65 Davis Allen Oak Stainless Credenza
65 Davis Allen Oak Stainless Credenza

65 Davis Allen Oak Stainless Credenza

$1,050Sale Price / item|50% Off

H 26 in W 65 in D 20.5 in

65 Davis Allen Oak Stainless Credenza

By Davis Allen

Located in Pasadena, TX

Davis Allen joined Skidmore, Owing and Merrill (SOM) in 1950 as a junior architectural designer. In the intervening forty years, and since 1965 with the rank of Associate Partner, S...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Stainless Steel

Danish Teak Wood Sideboard with 19 Drawers, Scandinavian Modern
Danish Teak Wood Sideboard with 19 Drawers, Scandinavian Modern

Danish Teak Wood Sideboard with 19 Drawers, Scandinavian Modern

$1,394Sale Price|50% Off

H 36.62 in W 67.33 in D 17.33 in

Danish Teak Wood Sideboard with 19 Drawers, Scandinavian Modern

Located in Torino, Piemonte

Teak wood sideboard, has 19 internal drawers and three sliding doors; The external doors are equipped with a key lock. Danish design, 1970s. Conditions: In good condition, it show...

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Pair of Mid century modern teak tabour door Credenzas by Hans Wegner
Pair of Mid century modern teak tabour door Credenzas by Hans Wegner

Pair of Mid century modern teak tabour door Credenzas by Hans Wegner

$3,900Sale Price|40% Off

H 28.5 in W 39.5 in D 19.5 in

Pair of Mid century modern teak tabour door Credenzas by Hans Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner, George Tanier

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Beautiful Danish dark teak tabour door credenzas designed by Hans J. Wegner Circa 1960. One credenza has 2 birch adjustable shelves that are removable the other has 6 birch d...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Birch, Teak

Ello Post Modern Mid century layered Glass Mirror 6 door Credenza C. 1980
Ello Post Modern Mid century layered Glass Mirror 6 door Credenza C. 1980

Ello Post Modern Mid century layered Glass Mirror 6 door Credenza C. 1980

By Milo Baughman, Ello Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Ello Post Modern Mid century layered Glass Mirror 6 door Credenza or sideboard C. 1980s. Long low Glass staggered Mirror door Credenza with 6 cabinet doors. Has white laminate inside...

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Chrome

74" Vintage Stow Davis Credenza with Leather Top
74" Vintage Stow Davis Credenza with Leather Top

74" Vintage Stow Davis Credenza with Leather Top

$3,120Sale Price|20% Off

H 26 in W 74 in D 20.5 in

74" Vintage Stow Davis Credenza with Leather Top

By Stow Davis

Located in Pasadena, TX

Stow Davis A vintage Stow Davis credenza with a leather top and chrome legs. This large storage unit has six small pencil drawers and three filing drawers. Measures: Width 74" x ...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Steel

Unique Mid century danish modern teak credenza with key
Unique Mid century danish modern teak credenza with key

Unique Mid century danish modern teak credenza with key

$2,880Sale Price|20% Off

H 33 in W 72 in D 19 in

Unique Mid century danish modern teak credenza with key

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century danish modern teak credenza with key. This teak credenza features (2) center cabinet doors with curved handles that has a center shelf behind it. Also has a symmetrical d...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Birch, Teak

Mid Century Modern Lane 5 Drawer 2 door Walnut tall Wardrobe Chrome legs
Mid Century Modern Lane 5 Drawer 2 door Walnut tall Wardrobe Chrome legs

Mid Century Modern Lane 5 Drawer 2 door Walnut tall Wardrobe Chrome legs

By Paul McCobb, Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Rare Mid-Century Modern Lane patchwork walnut and rosewood Wardrobe dresser Armoire circa 1970s well built. Has 2 center front cabinet doors with 2 Interior drawers behind them. Has ...

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Mid Century Danish Modern Tall Narrow Cabinet with 5 drawers by Aksel Kjersgaard
Mid Century Danish Modern Tall Narrow Cabinet with 5 drawers by Aksel Kjersgaard

Mid Century Danish Modern Tall Narrow Cabinet with 5 drawers by Aksel Kjersgaard

By Aksel Kjersgaard

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid Century Danish Modern Tall Narrow Cabinet by Aksel Kjersgaard Odder. This 2-piece standing storage unit contains 5 slide pull drawers below a 2-door cabinet that opens onto 3 she...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Birch

Danish Modern teak credenza with sliding doors by ib Kofod Larsen
Danish Modern teak credenza with sliding doors by ib Kofod Larsen

Danish Modern teak credenza with sliding doors by ib Kofod Larsen

$3,000Sale Price|25% Off

H 30 in W 72 in D 19 in

Danish Modern teak credenza with sliding doors by ib Kofod Larsen

By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Faarup Møbelfabrik

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Danish modern credenza with sliding doors and 3 adjustable shelves by ib Kofod Larsen. Circular door slide handles. Minimalist design. Made By Faarup Møbelfabrik made in Denmark. Loc...

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Post modern light gray gloss lacquer 4 door credenza Cabinet
Post modern light gray gloss lacquer 4 door credenza Cabinet

Post modern light gray gloss lacquer 4 door credenza Cabinet

$2,800Sale Price|20% Off

H 30 in W 73 in D 20 in

Post modern light gray gloss lacquer 4 door credenza Cabinet

By Ello Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Post modern light grayish/blue Lacquered 4 Door Credenza Cabinet. This 73” wide credenza has storage inside behind 4 door panels with 6 adjustable shelves with all pins inside, has m...

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1960's Midcentury Jens Risom Walnut Cabinet Credenza
1960's Midcentury Jens Risom Walnut Cabinet Credenza

1960's Midcentury Jens Risom Walnut Cabinet Credenza

By Jens Risom

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

An exceptional midcentury walnut file cabinet/credenza by iconic designer Jens Risom, circa 1960s, manufactured in the USA. This absolutely stunning piece features gorgeous walnut, s...

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Chrome

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12 Drawer Credenza For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 12 drawer credenza you’re looking for. A 12 drawer credenza — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. There are 9 variations of the antique or vintage 12 drawer credenza you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 12 drawer credenza, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A 12 drawer credenza is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Regency styles are sought with frequency. American of Martinsville and Kent Coffey each produced at least one beautiful 12 drawer credenza that is worth considering.

How Much is a 12 Drawer Credenza?

Prices for a 12 drawer credenza start at $1,200 and top out at $14,150 with the average selling for $6,050.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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