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Vintage Herman Miller Executive Credenza by George Nelson - 1 File Drawer
Vintage Herman Miller Executive Credenza by George Nelson - 1 File Drawer

Vintage Herman Miller Executive Credenza by George Nelson - 1 File Drawer

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Herman Miller Executive credenza by George Nelson We have a pair of these (found

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Wood

Cherner 2 Door 2 Drawer File Cabinet
Cherner 2 Door 2 Drawer File Cabinet

Cherner 2 Door 2 Drawer File Cabinet

$4,559 / item

H 29 in W 60 in D 20 in

Cherner 2 Door 2 Drawer File Cabinet

By Norman Cherner, The Cherner Chair Company

Located in Berkeley, CA

Multiflex casegoods are lightweight, strong and made entirely from laminated, cross-ply and molded plywood. Clear or Classic finish on American Walnut veneers are complimented by the...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Drexel Walnut Mid Century Modern Long Credenza Sliding Doors 5 Drawer File MINT!
Drexel Walnut Mid Century Modern Long Credenza Sliding Doors 5 Drawer File MINT!

Drexel Walnut Mid Century Modern Long Credenza Sliding Doors 5 Drawer File MINT!

By George Nelson, Florence Knoll, Drexel, American of Martinsville, Jens Risom

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Drexel Walnut Mid Century Modern Long Credenza Sliding Doors 5 Drawer File MINT! Finished back.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

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Edward Wormley Office Credenza with File Drawer in Walnut 1960s 'Signed'
Edward Wormley Office Credenza with File Drawer in Walnut 1960s 'Signed'

Edward Wormley Office Credenza with File Drawer in Walnut 1960s 'Signed'

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Office credenza with file drawer in walnut with hand-carved rosewood pulls by Edward Wormley for

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Alma Rosewood 8 Drawer Executive Credenza File Cabinet, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Alma Rosewood 8 Drawer Executive Credenza File Cabinet, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Alma Rosewood 8 Drawer Executive Credenza File Cabinet, 1960s

By Alma Desk Company

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a gorgeous, executive credenza file cabinet, made of rosewood, with eight

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Rosewood

JENS RISOM
JENS RISOM

JENS RISOM

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H 28 in W 75.25 in D 20 in

JENS RISOM

Located in Chicago, IL

Risom for Risom Inc. Two door with adjustable shelves, Four drawer with 2 file drawers, credenza

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Vintage 1950s American Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Arne Vodder Desk Executive Desk with Credenza in Teak
Arne Vodder Desk Executive Desk with Credenza in Teak

Arne Vodder Desk Executive Desk with Credenza in Teak

By Arne Vodder, Sibast

Located in Oakland, CA

and filing cabinet; credenza return with cabinet doors, and series of original painted drawers. The

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk and Return by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk and Return by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk and Return by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in San Jose, CA

extension filing basket with an additional filing drawer in the credenza. Classic black lacquered doors

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Eppinger Burled Wood Executive Desk
Eppinger Burled Wood Executive Desk

Eppinger Burled Wood Executive Desk

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H 29 in W 78 in D 36 in

Eppinger Burled Wood Executive Desk

By Eppinger Furniture Inc.

Located in Pasadena, TX

file drawer. Circa 1970s Matching Executive Credenza also available

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Vintage Scandinavian Modern Teak 2 Drawer Lateral Locking File Cabinet
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Teak 2 Drawer Lateral Locking File Cabinet

Vintage Scandinavian Modern Teak 2 Drawer Lateral Locking File Cabinet

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome vintage Scandinavian Modern teak veneer lateral locking file or console cabinet with solid

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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

American Mid-Century Modern Walnut Office Credenza with File Drawer
American Mid-Century Modern Walnut Office Credenza with File Drawer

American Mid-Century Modern Walnut Office Credenza with File Drawer

By Knoll

Located in San Diego, CA

oiled and light finish the piece, great construction lots of storage and file drawer. Beautiful wood

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Narrow Leather Top Pedestal Desk Credenza with File Drawer and Computer Cabinet
Narrow Leather Top Pedestal Desk Credenza with File Drawer and Computer Cabinet

Narrow Leather Top Pedestal Desk Credenza with File Drawer and Computer Cabinet

Located in Atlanta, GA

such as a full size file drawer that will fit either legal or letter size files. (It comes with a pre

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2010s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Knoll Credenza
Knoll Credenza

Knoll Credenza

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H 25.5 in W 37.5 in D 18 in

Knoll Credenza

Located in New York, NY

Six drawer credenza with file drawer designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll, c. 1960's. Comprised of

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Vintage 1960s American Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Chrome

L Shaped Desk and Credenza by George Nelson for Herman Miller
L Shaped Desk and Credenza by George Nelson for Herman Miller

L Shaped Desk and Credenza by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Located in Dorchester, MA

are in the upper portion of the credenza. One large file drawer. Credenza measures 80.5

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20th Century American Desks

Materials

Chrome

Walnut Executive Desk by Jens Risom
Walnut Executive Desk by Jens Risom

Walnut Executive Desk by Jens Risom

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H 29 in W 74.5 in D 36 in

Walnut Executive Desk by Jens Risom

Located in Dorchester, MA

This large executive desk has a pull-out writing tablet, a divided drawer and a file drawer

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20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

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Vintage Walnut and Chrome Credenza by Florence Knoll
Vintage Walnut and Chrome Credenza by Florence Knoll

Vintage Walnut and Chrome Credenza by Florence Knoll

$5,495

H 27.5 in W 71.25 in D 17.75 in

Vintage Walnut and Chrome Credenza by Florence Knoll

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Introducing the stunning mid-century walnut credenza designed by architect and furniture designer Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates Inc. This iconic piece boasts four sliding doors...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Steel, Chrome

LU Louis Sconce AS
LU Louis Sconce AS

LU Louis Sconce AS

$1,550 / item

H 10 in W 7 in D 7.875 in

LU Louis Sconce AS

By Lumfardo Luminaires

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights a...

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Brass, Nickel

Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen

Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen

$3,186 / item

H 14.97 in W 46.46 in D 14.97 in

Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen

Located in London, England

Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...

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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Mohair, Oak

George Nelson Chest / Dresser Cabinet for Herman Miller # 4935
George Nelson Chest / Dresser Cabinet for Herman Miller # 4935

George Nelson Chest / Dresser Cabinet for Herman Miller # 4935

By George Nelson

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A very well crafted dresser chest or cabinet standing on shorter legs in a dark ebony finish with side door having two adjustable shelves . The other side has five drawers , all with...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Florence Knoll Style Credenza with Matching File Cabinet by by Giacomo Buzzitta
Florence Knoll Style Credenza with Matching File Cabinet by by Giacomo Buzzitta

Florence Knoll Style Credenza with Matching File Cabinet by by Giacomo Buzzitta

By Stow Davis

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful credenza with matching file cabinet designed by Giacomo Buzzittan for Stow Davis. The matching set has Carrara marble tops, black lacquer cabinets with chromed steel bases ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Marble, Steel

1950s George Nelson Herman Miller Primavera Two Tone Four Drawer Dresser Cabinet
1950s George Nelson Herman Miller Primavera Two Tone Four Drawer Dresser Cabinet

1950s George Nelson Herman Miller Primavera Two Tone Four Drawer Dresser Cabinet

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a George Nelson for Herman Miller 2-tone dresser with 4 drawers. This example has a matching 4-drawer, 1-door dresser/credenza partner, which is shown in image 2. ...

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Vintage 1950s American Modern Dressers

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Metal

Sideboard Designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1960s
Sideboard Designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1960s

Sideboard Designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1960s

$3,872

H 28.75 in W 89.57 in D 18.31 in

Sideboard Designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1960s

By Pastoe

Located in Delft, NL

Sideboard Designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1960s Mid-Century sideboard designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe in the 1960s. The sideboard is the contrast between the with wengé v...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Sideboards

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Chrome

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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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Chrome

1950s Mid Century Walnut Credenza by Florence Knoll
1950s Mid Century Walnut Credenza by Florence Knoll

1950s Mid Century Walnut Credenza by Florence Knoll

$5,825

H 27.5 in W 71.5 in D 17.5 in

1950s Mid Century Walnut Credenza by Florence Knoll

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Mid-century walnut credenza designed by Florence Knoll and manufactured by Knoll Associates Inc. circa 1950s. This exceptional piece showcases a gorgeous walnut frame supported by fo...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Chrome

Writing Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Writing Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Writing Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller

$11,500

H 29.5 in W 60 in D 40 in

Writing Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A single pedestal writing desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller with a built-in pivoting lamp. Lamp is 18" H.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Nicos Zographos Stainless Steel Bench
Nicos Zographos Stainless Steel Bench

Nicos Zographos Stainless Steel Bench

$8,500

H 18 in W 70 in D 28 in

Nicos Zographos Stainless Steel Bench

By Nicos Zographos

Located in San Francisco, CA

Nicos Zographos design stainless steel and leather upholstered bench. Classic modern design lines made with a high quality solid stainless steel frame in very good restored conditio...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Stainless Steel

Rare Mid Century Modern German teak Sideboard, 1960s
Rare Mid Century Modern German teak Sideboard, 1960s

Rare Mid Century Modern German teak Sideboard, 1960s

$8,102

H 31.5 in W 102.37 in D 16.93 in

Rare Mid Century Modern German teak Sideboard, 1960s

By Mid Century Antiques

Located in Gaggenau, DE

Rare Mid Century Modern German Teak Sideboard 1960s Design year: 1950s Dimensions: 43 D x 260 W x 80 H It is in good vintage condition, however, as with all vintage items some...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Teak

Lounge Chair, Denmark, 1940s, Newly Upholstered in Sheepskin
Lounge Chair, Denmark, 1940s, Newly Upholstered in Sheepskin

Lounge Chair, Denmark, 1940s, Newly Upholstered in Sheepskin

By Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A super lounge chair, newly upholstered in natural sheepskin, Denmark, 1940s. Fast shipping worldwide. .

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Alpaca, Wood

Vintage "Planner Group" Credenza by Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture
Vintage "Planner Group" Credenza by Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture

Vintage "Planner Group" Credenza by Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture

By Paul McCobb, Winchendon

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Exceptional vintage “Planner Group” credenza by Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture in the United States, circa 1950s. This credenza belongs to the famous "Planner Group" line, whic...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Smoked Glass, Birch, Ebony

BERG Side Table by John Pawson for Wonderglass
BERG Side Table by John Pawson for Wonderglass

BERG Side Table by John Pawson for Wonderglass

$8,580 / item

H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

BERG Side Table by John Pawson for Wonderglass

By John Pawson, WonderGlass

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The character of the Berg table is inseparable from its materiality. Every detail of the design derives from the mesmerising visual and tactile qualities of cast glass and from the...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Side Tables

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Glass

Knoll Style Mid Century Walnut and Marble Top File Credenza
Knoll Style Mid Century Walnut and Marble Top File Credenza

Knoll Style Mid Century Walnut and Marble Top File Credenza

By Knoll

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Knoll Style Mid Century Walnut and Marble Top File Credenza This credenza measures: 55 wide x 22.75 deep x 28 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restore...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Marble

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File Drawer Credenza For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic file drawer credenza available at 1stDibs. A file drawer credenza — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a file drawer credenza, we have 237 options in-stock, while there are 8 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer file drawer credenza, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right file drawer credenza, those designed in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made file drawer credenza has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Florence Knoll, Knoll and George Nelson are consistently popular.

How Much is a File Drawer Credenza?

The average selling price for a file drawer credenza at 1stDibs is $5,000, while they’re typically $800 on the low end and $40,000 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.

Questions About File Drawer Credenza
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The term “file drawer” likely refers to filing cabinets. This is a type of office furniture that is used for storing paper documents in file folders. The two most common forms of filing cabinets are lateral filing cabinets and vertical filing cabinets. Shop for a variety of antique and vintage filing cabinets and other storage solutions on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, you can remove filing cabinet drawers from most cabinets. However, the methods of doing so vary. Some cabinets feature track hardware that allows you to pull the drawers out. With others, you need to shake the cabinet to dislodge the drawers. Shop a range of vintage and antique filing cabinets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    How tall a four-drawer file cabinet is varies. However, most are at least 52 inches to accommodate four levels of standard-size hanging file folders, which are around 9.25 inches high. Find a variety of filing cabinets on 1stDibs.

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