$19,950
H 26.5 in W 72 in D 18 in
1960 Gerald Luss Rosewood & Metal Credenza Cabinet Once Attributed to Eames IBM
By Gerald Luss
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Furniture Company circa 1960. This credenza is now famous for its misattribution to Charles and Ray Eames
Aluminum, Steel
Paul McCobb Credenza for Calvin Linear Group Cabinet
By Calvin Furniture, Herman Miller, Paul McCobb, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Framingham, MA
Very nice Paul McCobb credenza for Calvin Furniture - Linear Group. Features contrasting white
Metal
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 84.06 in D 18.51 in
Macintosh of Kirkcaldy Teak Inset Handle Sideboard Storage Unit G Plan Eames Era
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Greater Manchester, GB
McIntosh of Kirkcaldy arguably are one of the best of not the best of the British Mid-Century designers creating some of the most high quality and desirable furniture of the period. ...
Teak
Unavailable
H 29.93 in W 84.26 in D 17.72 in
Nathan Corinthian Teak Sideboard Credenza G Plan Eames Era
By Nathan Furniture
Located in Greater Manchester, GB
Nathan Furniture have always been a name associated with quality and style and during the 1960s, their designs led the way in bringing the Danish style to the UK Market. The Natha...
Unavailable
H 30.32 in W 83.86 in D 19.69 in
Gunter Hoffstead for Uniflex Teak Sideboard Credenza G Plan Eames Era
By Gunther Hoffstead, Uniflex
Located in Greater Manchester, GB
Uniflex furniture, a very British firm, were sadly ahead of their time in the Mid Century period and whilst they embraced the design ideals of modernism perfectly, their designs at t...
Teak
Unavailable
H 27.37 in W 61.03 in D 17.13 in
Austinsuite Teak Compact Sideboard Storage Credenza Danish G Plan Eames Era
By Austinsuite
Located in Greater Manchester, GB
Austinsuite of London soon emerged as a leader in quality midcentury furniture produced in the UK and standing up against fierce competition from both home and abroad taking on the g...
Teak
Sold
H 25.6 in W 55.12 in D 20.08 in
Design Credenza / Sideboard by Florence Knoll for De Coene Leather Rosewood 1960
By Florence Knoll, De Coene Frères
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
modernist designs like those from: Poul Kjaerholm and Charles & Ray Eames. Credenza is in perfect condition
Chrome
Sold
H 25.6 in W 45.28 in D 20.08 in
Design Sideboard / Cabinet by Florence Knoll for De Coene Leather Rosewood 1960
By De Coene Frères
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
modernist designs like those from: Poul Kjaerholm and Charles & Ray Eames. Credenza is in perfect condition
Chrome
1956 Eames 3 Trusonic Speaker System and Custom Cabinet Credenza
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Miami, FL
Offered here a custom designed Credenza featuring two cabinets. One with the rare Eames E-3
Aluminum
Sold
H 32.25 in W 47 in D 16.75 in
1950s Charles & Ray Eames ESU 200 Storage Unit Credenza for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames
Located in Dallas, TX
This very rare second series ESU 200 is in excellent original condition and was acquired from the original owner. The four cream colored fiberglass panels on the front give the piece...
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Monumental Credenza by Winterhouse Furniture
By Paul McCobb, Knoll, George Nelson, Charles and Ray Eames, Drexel
Located in Raleigh, NC
The most MONUMENTAL credenza we’ve ever acquired. If storage is your issue, we have the fix
Metal
Sold
H 25 in W 48 in D 18 in
Unique Midcentury Low Four-Drawer Credenza Server Black Maple with Brass Legs
By Paul McCobb, Dunbar Furniture, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Unique rare custom midcentury low dresser or small credenza server by Unkown Designer circa 1950
Brass
Sold
H 31.5 in W 18.5 in D 22 in
Vintage Eames Chair for Herman Miller Reimagined by Graffiti Artist GONZO247
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Pasadena, TX
additional Eames chairs and credenzas
Fiberglass
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza by Winterhouse Furniture
By Charles and Ray Eames, Paul McCobb, George Nelson, Drexel, Herman Miller
Located in Raleigh, NC
Presenting for sale a unique 1960s custom made credenza by Winterhouse Furniture. Fabricated from
Metal
ESU200 by Eames for Herman Miller Credenza Sideboard Dresser
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Wonderful second generation Eames ESU200. Truly an iconic design from the amazing couple Charles
Wood
Sold
H 25.5 in W 76.5 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames for Herman Miller Walnut & Chrome Credenza
By Herman Miller
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid Century Modern Charles Eames for Herman Miller walnut credenza. Chrome square tubular frame and
Walnut
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
leather. Both retaining Made in Denmark badge. Pictured with Florence Knoll credenza and Eames LTR for
Walnut, Leather
George Nelson for Herman Miller Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
: knoll, eames, credenza, sideboard, buffet, dresser)
Walnut
Charles Eames Early ESU Storage Unit Credenza Herman Miller
By Charles Eames
Located in Atlanta, GA
Eames for Herman Miller. This hard to find piece is comprised of a zinc plated steel frame with 2
Steel
Important Herman Miller Eames Storage Unit ESU Second Generation
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
All original 1952 Eames Storage Unit featuring five drawers and two sliding doors. Side and back
Metal
Paul McCobb Petite Credenza for Calvin Linear Group
By Charles and Ray Eames, Knoll, Paul McCobb, Herman Miller, Calvin Furniture
Located in Framingham, MA
Nice petite credenza by Paul McCobb. This unit is surprisingly heavy and sturdy - it has industrial
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 31.11 in W 72.84 in D 17.72 in
Elliotts of Newbury 'EoN' Teak and Rosewood Sideboard G Plan Eames Era
By Elliots of Newbury
Located in Greater Manchester, GB
Elliotts of Newbury are undoubtedly one of the most under rated designers of the British Mid Century movement with their high quality and beautifully designed furniture taking inspir...
George Nelson Thin Edge Eames Stereo Cabinet Credenza
By George Nelson
Located in St. Louis, MO
Designer: George Nelson / Eames Manufacture: Herman Miller Period/style: Mid-Century Modern
Alfred Cox Teak Sideboard Credenza G Plan Eames Era
By Alfred Cox
Located in Greater Manchester, GB
Founded in 1956, Alfred Cox (Furniture) Ltd swiftly became a household name with their high quality and stylish designs sold exclusively through Heals of London. Using the most exqui...
Teak
Alfred Cox Teak Sideboard Credenza Media Unit G Plan Eames Era
By Alfred Cox
Located in Greater Manchester, GB
Founded in 1956, Alfred COX (Furniture) Ltd swiftly became a household name with their high quality and stylish designs sold exclusively through Heals of London. Using the most exqui...
Teak
Milo Baughman Cabinet
By Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Eames era modern mid century, credenza, server, dresser, modern design auction, modern furniture auction
Rare Ceiling Light by Luigi Fontana for Fontana Arte
By Pietro Chiesa, Gio Ponti, Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Ceiling Light by Luigi Fontana for Fontana Arte. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1930s. Unique sculptural 'Saturn' ceiling light, with an illustrative metal frame ...
Metal, Brass
$1,696Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
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...
Stainless Steel
$34,000
H 26.5 in W 92.75 in D 32 in
Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
By Warren Platner, Lehigh Leopold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece (with celebrity provenance) is a Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970...
Chrome
$22,000
H 100.4 in W 231.5 in D 19.3 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Modular Wall Unit in Walnut & Aluminum
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nelson for Herman Miller, modular wall unit model 'CSS', walnut, aluminium, glass, United States, 1959 Herman Miller introduced George Nelson’s Comprehensive Storage System (...
Aluminum
$7,000 / item
H 26.5 in W 72 in D 17 in
Mid-Century Modern Inspired "Victoria" Credenza, Boho Stereo Cabinet in Walnut
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
This design is a celebration of, and homage to, the geometric patterns that so often inspired Mid Century design. With this piece we also brought in a little bit of a Boho spirit as ...
Walnut
Italian Franco Albini for Poggi Sideboard
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Hudson, NY
An Italian model MB 51 sideboard designed by Franco Albini for Poggi. Made of solid teak with a minimalist design and sharp lines.
Teak
Ceramic Coffee Table by Roger Capron, France, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic Coffee Table by Roger Capron, France, 1960s
Metal
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 ...
Steel
Amoeba Walnut Coffee Table
By Jerry Nance
Located in New Hampton, NY
Walnut coffee table based on the style of historical pieces. This coffee table features an irregularly curved tabletop with vertical grain thick-veneered perimeter. Three turned Waln...
Wood, Walnut
2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
2 parts sofa in stainless steel with seating upholstered with a fabric by Dédar. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023.
Stainless Steel
Custom Made Multi-Color Lacquered Credenza by Danish Modern LA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom Made Multi-Color Lacquered Credenza by Danish Modern LA Designer Danish Modern LA Manufacturer Danish Modern LA
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
$6,000
H 16.15 in W 92.92 in D 21.26 in
Italian Midcentury Sideboard, Wood, Playful Design, Italy, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian midcentury 1970s sideboard crafted from beautiful, rich wood and featuring a spacious interior with various compartments, shelves, and drawers, perfect for all your storage n...
Wood
Warren Platner for Knoll Easy Chair
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, easy chair and ottoman, model '1705', steel, fabric, United States, design ca. 1962, production later. This iconic lounge chair by Warren Platner is create...
Steel
$7,875
H 25.75 in W 70 in D 18.5 in
George Nelson 8000 Executive Series Credenza for Herman Miller in Walnut
By George Nelson
Located in Emeryville, CA
This exceptional walnut exterior and black door credenza was designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller’s Executive Office Group circa 1962. This great mid-century modern design mak...
Metal
$1,747 / item
H 35.44 in W 13.78 in D 14.97 in
Leather Bar Stools for Les Arc Ski Resort France, Selected by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand, Dal Vera
Located in Den Haag, NL
Leather Bar Stools for Les Arc Ski Resort France, Selected by Charlotte Perriand by Dal Vera. Charlotte Perriand was a French architect and designer. Her work aimed to create functi...
Chrome
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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.