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Paul Evans Patchwork Burl Credenza

Modernist Patchwork Burl Credenza By Paul Evans For Directional
Modernist Patchwork Burl Credenza By Paul Evans For Directional

Modernist Patchwork Burl Credenza By Paul Evans For Directional

$9,900Sale Price|44% Off

H 30 in W 84 in D 22 in

Modernist Patchwork Burl Credenza By Paul Evans For Directional

By Paul Evans

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stunning, modernist, patchwork burl, credenza by Paul Evans for Directional features a high sheen

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Steel

Paul Evans Burl Wood Credenza
Paul Evans Burl Wood Credenza

Paul Evans Burl Wood Credenza

$7,500

H 30 in W 84 in D 23 in

Paul Evans Burl Wood Credenza

By Paul Evans

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stunning burl wood patchwork credenza with chrome cabinet. Floating style sideboard with drawers

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Chrome

Paul Evans Open Back Cityscape Console Bar Cabinet In Burlwood And Chrome
Paul Evans Open Back Cityscape Console Bar Cabinet In Burlwood And Chrome

Paul Evans Open Back Cityscape Console Bar Cabinet In Burlwood And Chrome

By Directional, Paul Evans

Located in Southampton, NJ

designed by Paul Evans for Directional. This console features an open back with adjustable shelf on each

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Chrome

Modernist Patchwork Burl Executive Desk By Paul Evans Cityscape For Directional
Modernist Patchwork Burl Executive Desk By Paul Evans Cityscape For Directional

Modernist Patchwork Burl Executive Desk By Paul Evans Cityscape For Directional

By Paul Evans, Directional

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This impressive modernist executive desk, model number PE 400, designed by Paul Evans circa 1975

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Curvilinear Dining Table with extension Paul Evans for Directional
Curvilinear Dining Table with extension Paul Evans for Directional

Curvilinear Dining Table with extension Paul Evans for Directional

By Paul Evans

Located in Atlanta, GA

. Labeled with Paul Evans brass tag. Also a matching credenza is available. The whole set was purchased

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Brass

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Patchwork Burl and Chrome Credenza in the Manner of Paul Evans
Patchwork Burl and Chrome Credenza in the Manner of Paul Evans

Patchwork Burl and Chrome Credenza in the Manner of Paul Evans

By Paul Evans

Located in Culver City, CA

This credenza is absolutely stunning! Clad in mirrored polished stainless steel and patchwork burl

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rare monumental Cityscape credenza with burl top attr. Paul Evans, circa 1975
Rare monumental Cityscape credenza with burl top attr. Paul Evans, circa 1975

Rare monumental Cityscape credenza with burl top attr. Paul Evans, circa 1975

By Paul Evans

Located in View Park, CA

An incredibly rare credenza attributed to Paul Evans from his “Cityscape” series, late 20th century

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Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Faux Burl Wood Lucite Credenza Vintage Sideboard Buffet Dresser Patchwork
Faux Burl Wood Lucite Credenza Vintage Sideboard Buffet Dresser Patchwork

Faux Burl Wood Lucite Credenza Vintage Sideboard Buffet Dresser Patchwork

By Paul Evans

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage Hollywood Regency patchwork faux burl wood with Lucite ends credenza, six-door. This piece

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Materials

Burl, Lucite

PAUL EVANS CITYSCAPE CREDENZA
PAUL EVANS CITYSCAPE CREDENZA

PAUL EVANS CITYSCAPE CREDENZA

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H 32 in W 84 in D 20.25 in

PAUL EVANS CITYSCAPE CREDENZA

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Paul Evans for his Cityscape line produced in the late 60's and 70's . Burl wood patchwork to doors

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Vintage 1960s American Credenzas

Paul Evans Brass and Burl Wood Cabinet, 1970s
Paul Evans Brass and Burl Wood Cabinet, 1970s

Paul Evans Brass and Burl Wood Cabinet, 1970s

By Paul Evans

Located in Chicago, IL

Wall mount cabinet by Paul Evans. Brass and burl wood patchwork. Six-door credenza with three

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Vintage 1970s American Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Paul Evans Burl and Chrome Cityscape Game Table & Accent Table, 1970's
Paul Evans Burl and Chrome Cityscape Game Table & Accent Table, 1970's

Paul Evans Burl and Chrome Cityscape Game Table & Accent Table, 1970's

By Paul Evans

Located in Culver City, CA

This game table is absolutely stunning. Patchwork burl with chrome inlay, this table can be glammed

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Chrome

Paul Evans Burled Credenza
Paul Evans Burled Credenza

Paul Evans Burled Credenza

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H 32.5 in W 90 in D 22 in

Paul Evans Burled Credenza

Located in New York, NY

Massive sideboard by Paul Evans ca. 1970. Six door cabinet on a raised plinth base, covered in a

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20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Laminate

Patchwork Burl Credenza by Paul Evans
Patchwork Burl Credenza by Paul Evans

Patchwork Burl Credenza by Paul Evans

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H 32 in W 90.25 in D 22.125 in

Patchwork Burl Credenza by Paul Evans

By Paul Evans

Located in Dallas, TX

A large-scale Cityscape cabinet in all burl veneer patchwork. Designed by Paul Evans for

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Vintage 1970s Credenzas

Brass and Burl Patchwork Cityscape Credenza Paul Evans for Directional
Brass and Burl Patchwork Cityscape Credenza Paul Evans for Directional

Brass and Burl Patchwork Cityscape Credenza Paul Evans for Directional

By Paul Evans

Located in Atlanta, GA

Fabulous cityscape credenza or sideboard by Paul Evans for Directional, circa 1970s. This cabinet

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Vintage 1970s American Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Paul Evans Burled Patchwork Cityscape Credenza Directional
Paul Evans Burled Patchwork Cityscape Credenza Directional

Paul Evans Burled Patchwork Cityscape Credenza Directional

By Paul Evans

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Outstanding Paul Evans burled patchwork cityscape long low credenza on ebonized plinth base. The

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Burl

Paul Evans Directional Patchwork Credenza, c 1970's
Paul Evans Directional Patchwork Credenza, c 1970's

Paul Evans Directional Patchwork Credenza, c 1970's

By Paul Evans, Directional

Located in New York, NY

Spectacular Post Modern, Brutalist school credenza, designed by Paul Evans for Directional c. 1970

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Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Credenzas

Materials

Chrome

Paul Evans Cityscape Cabinet in Chrome and Burl Patchwork
Paul Evans Cityscape Cabinet in Chrome and Burl Patchwork

Paul Evans Cityscape Cabinet in Chrome and Burl Patchwork

By Paul Evans, Directional

Located in Highland, IN

This stunning credenza by Paul Evans studio for Directional is from Evans' PE 400 Cityscape series

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Credenza for Directional
Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Credenza for Directional

Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Credenza for Directional

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H 32.75 in W 72.25 in D 20.25 in

Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Credenza for Directional

By Paul Evans, Directional

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This stunning vintage modern cabinet features the iconic patchwork design by Paul Evans. The

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Chrome

Paul Evans City Scape Sideboard in Burlwood
Paul Evans City Scape Sideboard in Burlwood

Paul Evans City Scape Sideboard in Burlwood

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H 32.68 in W 94.49 in D 21.26 in

Paul Evans City Scape Sideboard in Burlwood

By Paul Evans

Located in Waalwijk, NL

American designer Paul Evans. This cabinet shows a patchwork motive of olive burl wood. Evans is known for

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Glass, Wood, Burl

Large Mid Century Modern Italian Credenza in the Style of Paul Evans
Large Mid Century Modern Italian Credenza in the Style of Paul Evans

Large Mid Century Modern Italian Credenza in the Style of Paul Evans

By Paul Evans

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Large decorative four door credenza featuring patchwork burl wood doors, bronze mirrored top, and

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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Credenzas

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Metal

Milo Baughman Patchwork Burl and Chrome Credenza, Thayer Coggin, 1970's
Milo Baughman Patchwork Burl and Chrome Credenza, Thayer Coggin, 1970's

Milo Baughman Patchwork Burl and Chrome Credenza, Thayer Coggin, 1970's

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Culver City, CA

this patchwork dark walnut burl and chrome credenza is an absolute show-stopper. This elegant piece of

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Paul Evans Sideboard in Burl Wood and Metal
Paul Evans Sideboard in Burl Wood and Metal

Paul Evans Sideboard in Burl Wood and Metal

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H 32.09 in W 83.86 in D 22.05 in

Paul Evans Sideboard in Burl Wood and Metal

By Paul Evans

Located in Waalwijk, NL

. Magnificent curved sideboard by American designer Paul Evans. This cabinet shows a patchwork motive of burl

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Paul Evans "Cityscape" Burlwood Credenza for Directional Furniture, 1970s
Paul Evans "Cityscape" Burlwood Credenza for Directional Furniture, 1970s

Paul Evans "Cityscape" Burlwood Credenza for Directional Furniture, 1970s

By Directional, Paul Evans

Located in Denver, CO

This monumental modernist desk and credenza set by the great designer Paul Evans is an unusual

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Paul Evans Credenza
Paul Evans Credenza

Paul Evans Credenza

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H 32.5 in Dm 72 in

Paul Evans Credenza

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Paul Evans Credenza with BEAUTIFUL burl on all sides. There are shelves inside the left doors and

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20th Century American Credenzas

"Cityscape" Executive Desk in Burled Walnut and Steel by Paul Evans USA
"Cityscape" Executive Desk in Burled Walnut and Steel by Paul Evans USA

"Cityscape" Executive Desk in Burled Walnut and Steel by Paul Evans USA

By Paul Evans, Directional

Located in Denver, CO

This monumental modernist desk and credenza set by the great designer Paul Evans is an unusual

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

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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 American 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 and vintage credenzas for sale on 1stDibs to find the perfect fit for your home today.

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