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Dark Wood Credenza

Skobvy Møbelfabrik Scandinavian Dark Wood Credenza Bar Cabinet Buffet 1950s
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian midcentury modern design rosewood bar cabinet produced by Skobvy Møbelfabrik with two doors, one of which folds down to become a shelf for bottles and glasses, Denmark, ...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Buffets

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Wood

Rayas Striped Credenza with Dark Burl Wood Marquetry
By Merve Kahraman
Located in Istanbul, TR
This exclusive credenza is originally designed as a custom shoe cabinet. It is uniquely created by
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Burl, Lacquer

Dark Mid Century Credenza
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid Century Credenza, features a sophisticated tapering silhouette and reeded angular doors
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Dark Mid Century Credenza
Dark Mid Century Credenza
$3,327 / item
H 27.5 in W 71.5 in D 19 in
Credenza Buffhey Five Multicolored Glass Doors in Dark Wood Veneer Finish
By Orfeo Quagliata
Located in Naucalpan, Edo de Mex
Credenza designed by Orfeo Quagliata in collaboration with Taracea Furniture. An object of fused
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2010s Mexican Modern Credenzas

Materials

Glass, Wood

Bodega Credenza, Cabinet, Console in Dark Wood Marquetry Veneer by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
BODEGA CREDENZA Bodega Collection refers to cellar art or better known as chiaroscuro, a technique
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal

Lake Credenza, in Dark Walnut, by August Abode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our artisan-made Lake Credenza is an extra-wide storage piece with a lower overall height, making
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21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Oak, Walnut

Lake Credenza, in Dark Walnut, by August Abode
Lake Credenza, in Dark Walnut, by August Abode
$18,800 / item
H 27.5 in W 103 in D 19.5 in
Lake Credenza in Dark Walnut, with Interior Drawers, by August Abode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our artisan-made Lake Credenza is an extra-wide storage piece with a lower overall height, making
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21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Oak, Walnut

Large Dark Green Lacquered Wood Sideboard With Brass Details
Located in Roma, RM
Large Dark Green Lacquered Wood Sideboard With Brass Details Product Details Complete with drawers
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Vintage 1980s Italian Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Vintage Green Glass Tumblers – Set of Five Textured Mid-Century Barware
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
highlight the color and texture Display on a travertine bar, rattan bar cart, or dark wood credenza Use as
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Dark Modern Storage Console
Located in Westwood, NJ
A the two-door cabinet with cathedral ash in our darker earth finish. Completed with textured metal
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Credenzas

Materials

Composition

Dark Modern Storage Console
Dark Modern Storage Console
$2,667 / item
H 38 in W 46 in D 19 in
Modern Dark Oak Media Console
Located in Westwood, NJ
With an amazing amount of storage for all your media. Two glass front cabinets with adjustable shelving, cord cutouts and vents at the back. Hidden on the ends are curved doors that ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Credenzas

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Wood

Modern Dark Oak Media Console
Modern Dark Oak Media Console
$4,497 / item
H 28 in W 80 in D 21.25 in
Oak Parquetry Media Cabinet - Dark
Located in Westwood, NJ
An oak parquetry four-door entertainment media cabinet, perfect to use as a cabinet for additional storage space or an entertainment console. It has oak parquetry doors accented with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Oak Parquetry Media Cabinet - Dark
Oak Parquetry Media Cabinet - Dark
$2,157 / item
H 24 in W 65 in D 18 in
Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Dafne sideboard in dark Tay and marble top
Located in Desio, IT
Credenza caratterizzata dal design lineare, impreziosita dalla struttura rivestita in Tay scuro
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2010s Italian Modern Credenzas

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Marble

Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Dafne sideboard in dark Tay and marble top
Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Dafne sideboard in dark Tay and marble top
$12,425 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 25.2 in W 102.37 in D 18.12 in
Yngve Ekstrom Teak Danish Style Credenza for Swedese / Pastoe Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted dark teak wood credenza / server with five center drawers the top one having
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Birch, Teak

Booleanos Credenza, Cabinet, Console in Dark Wood Veneer by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Booleanos Credenza, Cabinet, Console in Dark Wood Veneer by Joel Escalona Booleanos collection
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2010s Mexican Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Petite French Mid Century Modern Lion Sculptures on Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
them contrast nicely placed on a dark wood chest of drawers, credenza or console table.
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Mid-20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Composition

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Woven Front Dark Brown Mahogany Credenza
By Edward Wormley
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century (1950s) mahogany credenza with woven design front panels that slide to reveal
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Lacquer

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Dark Peacock Blue Sideboard, Brass and Colorful Lacquered Wood, Geometric-Shaped
By Matì
Located in Tradate, IT
. Extremely simple in its geometric shapes, this sideboard/credenza alternates colorful cubes in matte
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2010s Italian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Dark Brown Sideboard in Brass and Colorful Lacquered Wood, Geometric-Shaped
By Matì
Located in Tradate, IT
. Extremely simple in its geometric shapes, this sideboard/credenza alternates colorful cubes in matte
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2010s Italian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Dark Turtle Dove Sideboard in Brass and Colorful Lacquered Wood, Geometric-Shaped
By Matì
Located in Tradate, IT
. Extremely simple in its geometric shapes, this sideboard/credenza alternates colorful cubes in matte
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2010s Italian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Dark Wood Credenza
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Dark Wood Credenza with drawers and storage 6 doors
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Vintage 1960s American Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Dark Wood Credenza
Dark Wood Credenza
H 30 in W 74 in D 19 in
Midcentury Dark Wood Credenza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury dark wood credenza is perfect for any storage purpose. Perfect for dining storage, media
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Metal

Midcentury Dark Wood Credenza
Midcentury Dark Wood Credenza
H 33.5 in W 64 in D 16.5 in
Mid-Century Dark Wood Credenza
Located in Wilton, CT
Nice clean lines. Cabinet doors float against a black recess. Great storage with 3 drawers and one adjustable shelf. Dillingham Furniture Co.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Dark Wood Credenza
Mid-Century Dark Wood Credenza
H 30 in W 64 in D 18 in
Scandinavian Midcentury Modernism Dark Wood Credenza Sidebard, 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Midcentury modern design scandinavian dark wood sideboard with two sliding doors and internal
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Lovely Rich Credenza Dresser Burl Wood Accents
By G. None
Located in Las Vegas, NV
rich dark wood credenza. This piece is an excellent example of American mid-century modern living
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Mid-Century Modern Jentique Dark Wood British Credenza
By Jentique
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning mid-century crednza was produced by Jentique in England during the 1950s1960s. It has fantastic grain with gorgeous handles to the drawers and flanking cabinet and drin...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

English Dark Ale Country Credenza
Located in Westwood, NJ
English dark ale country style planked low bookcase with internal lighting, four doors, and
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21st Century and Contemporary English Country Credenzas

Materials

Wood

English Dark Ale Country Credenza
English Dark Ale Country Credenza
H 36 in W 66.88 in D 13 in
Long Dark Oak Mid Century Credenza
Located in Westwood, NJ
dark artisan finish, complemented by textured iron inlays in both circular and linear designs. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Metal

Long Dark Oak Mid Century Credenza
Long Dark Oak Mid Century Credenza
H 32 in W 108 in D 15 in
Billy Cotton Modernist Credenza in Brass, Dark Wood and Lacquer, USA 2014
By Billy Cotton
Located in New York, NY
modern lines. Dark veneer exterior. Patinated brass frame. Dark lacquered interior.
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2010s American Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Multi Function Orange and Dark Blue Credenza by Castelijn
By Castelijn
Located in Pasadena, CA
A two-toned buffet in terracotta orange and dark blue stained wood, with brushed steel accented
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Credenzas

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Unagusta Forward Furniture Dark Walnut Buffet Server Credenza Bar
Located in West Hartford, CT
Sleek, made in USA Unagusta Forward Furniture walnut credenza. At just over six feet wide, it has
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Metal, Brass

Saporiti Impressive Credenza in Dark Lacquered Goatskin with Glass Top 1980s
By Saporiti
Located in New York, NY
Impressive and large 4-door credenza in luxurious lacquered dark brown goatskin and bronze with
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Credenzas

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Bronze

Light Color Cane and Dark Walnut Credenza in the Manner of Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pasadena, CA
This credenza features three push-to-open doors and a drawer with a brass handle. The inside part
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Brass

Hans Hove & Palle Petersen Scandinavian Dark Wood Midcentury Sideboard, 1960s
By Hans Hove & Palle Petersen
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian dark wood sideboard designed by danish designer Hans Hove & Palle Petersen with two
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Franco Albini & Franca Helg Italian Dark Wood MB48 Sideboard for Poggi 1963s
By Poggi, Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
produced by Poggi Pavia from 1963 with dark wood veneer and brass details, production Italy 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Arne Vodder Danish Styled Credenza
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A medium dark teak wood two door credenza with long sculptural pulls, two adjustable shelves and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Arne Vodder Danish Styled Credenza
Arne Vodder Danish Styled Credenza
H 32.25 in W 54 in D 18 in
Four Door Credenza by Designer Andre Mott, France, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
1950s' French Joseph - Andre Motte designed credenza. Four fluted wooden doors in darker
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Vintage 1960s French Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian Midcentury Dark Wood Hight Credenza Sidebard, 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian midcentury modern design dark wood hight sideboard with two sliding doors with brass
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Signed Mastercraft Dark Burl and Solid Brass Cabinet / Buffet / Credenza
By Mastercraft
Located in North Miami, FL
special stain to enhance the burl wood and bring it to a new level. The brass inserts on the sides and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Austrian Style Dark Stained Sideboard with Ornate Detail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century brutalist wood credenza with dark stained tone, ornate detail and iron hardware. This
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Vintage 1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Stag Teak Low 8 Drawer Dresser
By Stag Furniture 1
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
designed Low Dresser or Credenza - dark teak wood Veneer with sculpted teak handles. Sits low on the ground
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak, Pine

Widdicomb Midcentury Burled Olive Wood Credenza or Buffet
By John Widdicomb
Located in Troy, MI
Widdicomb dark burled olive wood credenza or buffet has four shallow top drawers over three lower
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Mid century Paul McCobb Calvin Credenza Mahogany Brass travertine
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century American designer Paul McCobb credenza dark Mahogany wood. Original finish in beautiful
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Travertine, Brass

'Amsterdamse School' Oak Sideboard
Located in Waalwijk, NL
contrasting dark coromandel wood. This credenza has a natural expression, the grain of the oak is nicely
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Credenzas

Materials

Oak

'Amsterdamse School' Oak Sideboard
'Amsterdamse School' Oak Sideboard
H 38.39 in W 63 in D 21.66 in
Danish Dark Walnut Smaller Cabinet / Credenza by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A dark walnut two-door cabinet with one adjustable shelve sitting on stainless steel adjustable
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Dark burl credenza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant dark burl laminate credenza with 4 drawers and 3 middle drawers. Drawers inside cupboard
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20th Century French Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Dark burl credenza
Dark burl credenza
H 30.5 in W 100 in D 19 in
Henredon Furniture Hepplewhite Dark Navy Lacquered Sideboard or Credenza
By Heritage-Henredon
Located in Morgan, UT
Henredon Furniture Hepplewhite style dark navy lacquered serpentine front credenza or sideboard
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Vintage 1970s American Hepplewhite Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Dark credenza with woven wood door
Located in New York, NY
Dark stained mahogany credenza with four drawers on left with large brass bar pulls. Beautiful
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Vintage 1950s American Buffets

Materials

Brass

Dark credenza with woven wood door
Dark credenza with woven wood door
H 36 in W 54 in D NaN in
Martinsville Dark Mahogany and Lacquered Wood Credenza
Located in New York, NY
Dark Mahogany and lacquered wood credenza made by Martinsville with two black doors and white side
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Vintage 1970s American Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Mahogany

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Blu Turquoise and Ice Color Murano Glass Tronchi Chandelier Ceiling Light
Located in Rome, IT
This striking chandelier is composed by 78 blue turquoise and ice color Murano glass 'Tronchi' by 20 cm high. Price is for 1 item. Available also a pair.
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Orley Shabahang Lion Persian Tribal Animal Rug, 3' x 5'
Located in New York, NY
This 2016 Orley Shabahang signature carpet consists of a wool and silk pile and organic vegetable dyes. Created in Iran, in a village surrounding the city of Arak, formerly known as ...
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2010s Persian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Orley Shabahang Lion Persian Tribal Animal Rug, 3' x 5'
Orley Shabahang Lion Persian Tribal Animal Rug, 3' x 5'
$3,300 Sale Price
20% Off
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Set of Twelve 20th Century Camel Boucle Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chairs are after a complete upholstery renovation; the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in camel, dura...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Set of Twelve 20th Century Camel Boucle Chairs, 1960s
Set of Twelve 20th Century Camel Boucle Chairs, 1960s
$7,205 / set
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Singl...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Metal

Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
$975 / item
H 12 in W 5 in D 12 in
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' Wall Light in Red for Nemo
By Nemo Lighting 1, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Glendale, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' wall light in red for Nemo. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produced authorized re-editions are still...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...

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Metal, Aluminum

"Jorge" Bar Cart Modernist Style in Color Painted Steel and wood natural
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
True to her enthusiasm for the Modernist Movement Alessandra Delgado was inspired by Jorge Zalszupin timeless architectonic view to create the bar cart "Jorge". Elegant and versatil...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Steel

Travertine Pedestal Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Travertine Pedestal Side Table Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to describe this elegant and modern side table from Kiwano. Expertly crafted and finished by...
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2010s Dutch Modern Side Tables

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Travertine

Travertine Pedestal Cone Side Table
Travertine Pedestal Cone Side Table
$1,741 / item
H 16.54 in Dm 15.75 in
Modern Moonstruck Merino Throw Handwoven in Blue Gray Black Soft Ombre Hues
By Studio Variously
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Moonstruck handloom merino throw / blanket is handwoven by master weavers in Nepal and dip dyed entirely with certified Eco-friendly Swiss Dyes. Each piece is individually dip dyed...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Pillows and Throws

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Yarn, Wool

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Located in New Orleans, LA
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Brass

Contemporary Handmade Table Side Lamp Ceramic Terracotta Color
Located in Antwerp, BE
Handmade orange ceramic table lamp. The measurements of the lamp without shade are 44 cm (height) and 26 cm (diameter)
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Terracotta

Reflector Wall Sconce 450, LED Light Fixture, Anodized Black / White Shade
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Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
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2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Studio BBPR Urania Armchair for Arflex, Italy, 1954
By Arflex, Studio BBPR
Located in Milan, IT
Studio BBPR "Urania" Armchair for Arflex, Italy, 1954 reupholstered in bright curry yellow fabric.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Studio BBPR Urania Armchair for Arflex, Italy, 1954
Studio BBPR Urania Armchair for Arflex, Italy, 1954
$4,804
H 31.11 in W 29.53 in D 18.9 in
Guillerme et Chambron Oak 'Fumay' Midcentury Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
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Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

Guillerme et Chambron Oak 'Fumay' Midcentury Dining Chairs
Guillerme et Chambron Oak 'Fumay' Midcentury Dining Chairs
$4,833 / set
H 32.49 in W 18.9 in D 17.33 in
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2010s Turkish Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

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Metal, Brass

Cut Brass Full Length Mirror
Cut Brass Full Length Mirror
$4,100 / item
H 70.87 in W 31.5 in D 3.15 in
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Dark Wood Credenza For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic dark wood credenza available at 1stDibs. A dark wood credenza — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. There are 9 variations of the antique or vintage dark wood credenza you’re looking for, while we also have 5 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the dark wood credenza you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A dark wood credenza, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Matì, Castelijn and Hans Hove & Palle Petersen each produced at least one beautiful dark wood credenza that is worth considering.

How Much is a Dark Wood Credenza?

The average selling price for a dark wood credenza at 1stDibs is $6,143, while they’re typically $1,400 on the low end and $19,500 for the highest priced.

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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