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1950s Nordic highboard
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian sideboard with central drawers. This piece of furniture with a vintage flavor is characterized by the presence of the golden handles on the drawers and the division of ...
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

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Wood

1950s Nordic highboard
1950s Nordic highboard
H 29.53 in W 45.28 in D 17.72 in
Kirke Nielsen for Abrahamssons "Kent" Highboard in Teak & Beech, c. 1950's
By Abrahamssons Möbelfabrik
Located in Norwalk, CT
by the Swedish firm Abrahamssons Mobelfabrik AB in the 1950's. This exceptional and rare model
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century 1950’s E Gomme G Plan Highboard/Sideboard/Media Cabinet
By G Plan Furniture
Located in London, GB
Beautiful vintage 1950's oak highboard by E Gomme G Plan. Features one compartment in the middle
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Oak

Scandinavian highboard with center drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
1950s sideboard cabinet of Scandinavian provenance with central drawers. A piece of furniture that traces the lines of mid-century design. The six drawers with metal handles are lo...
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

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Mahogany

Scandinavian highboard with center drawers
Scandinavian highboard with center drawers
H 35.44 in W 59.06 in D 16.93 in
Monumental Danish Teak Highboard
By Holger Christensen
Located in Winnipeg, MB
Monumental teak highboard with oak base by Holger Christiansen, Denmark. This massive storage piece
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

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Glass, Oak, Teak

Monumental Danish Teak Highboard
Monumental Danish Teak Highboard
H 48.5 in W 98 in D 16.5 in
Teak highboard from the 1950s/60s
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage teak cabinet with hinged doors. An original piece of furniture with classic and elegant shapes. The figure features soft lines and rounded corners; the distinctive doors are ...
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Teak highboard from the 1950s/60s
Teak highboard from the 1950s/60s
H 31.5 in W 29.34 in D 16.15 in
RETRO4M Restyled 1950s Italian Highboard– A Modernist Noir
Located in Rome, IT
that honor its heritage while projecting a modern aesthetic. The highboard showcases a significant
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Wood

Italian Rosewood Highboard by Vittorio Dassi for Lissone, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Very elegant mid century highboard designed by Vittorio Dassi for Lissone. This rosewood highboard
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Rosewood

Silvio Cavatorta Large Highboard in Mahogany
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Waalwijk, NL
) studied to be an architect and graduated in 1950. During his university years he completed internships in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Silvio Cavatorta Large Highboard in Mahogany
Silvio Cavatorta Large Highboard in Mahogany
H 73.23 in W 139.77 in D 25.6 in
Midcentury Pastoe "Cu07" Japanese Series Highboard by Cees Braakman - 1950s
By Cees Braakman
Located in Brussels, BE
Midcentury Pastoe "Cu07" Japanese Series Highboard by Cees Braakman - 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Wood

Rudolf Bernd Glatzel Rosewood Highboard Cabinet for Fristho
By Rudolf Bernd Glatzel
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Incredible and unique highboard designed by Rudolf Glatzel for Fristho Franeker, Holland. The
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Vintage 1950s Cabinets

Materials

Chrome

André Sornay Highboard in Mahogany and Ash
By Andre Sornay
Located in Waalwijk, NL
André Sornay for Atelier Sornay, wardrobe or armoire, ash, mahogany, France, 1950s Iconic midcentury wardrobe by French designer André Sornay. With its geometric design and the com...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Ash, Mahogany

André Sornay Highboard in Mahogany and Ash
André Sornay Highboard in Mahogany and Ash
H 66.74 in W 51.19 in D 17.72 in
Dieter Waeckerlin Highboard in Teak and Seagrass
By Behr, Dieter Waeckerlin
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dieter Waeckerlin for Behr Möbel, wardrobe, teak, seagrass, Germany, 1950s This rare and stunning large cabinet or wardrobe by Dieter Waeckerlin for Behr Möbel features a body made ...
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Seagrass, Teak

La Permanente Mobili Cantù Highboard in Maple
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Waalwijk, NL
La Permanente Mobili Cantù, wardrobe, maple, mirrored glass, brass, Italy, 1950s This charming armoire of Italian origin is beautifully crafted and manufactured by La Permanente Mob...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

La Permanente Mobili Cantù Highboard in Maple
La Permanente Mobili Cantù Highboard in Maple
H 72.05 in W 83.08 in D 24.02 in
Unique Osvaldo Borsani Highboard in Cherry with Romantic Painted Panels
By Arredamenti Borsani, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, glass, Italy, circa 1950 A truly exceptional piece designed custom for a private client by the Italian
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Large Italian Highboard With Mirrored Doors in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Large Italian wardrobe, walnut, wood, glass, brass, Italy, 1950s This imposing and large Italian high board displays three double doors. The two middle ones are highlighted by their...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Rare Raoul Clement & R. Verot French Highboard in Sycamore
Located in Waalwijk, NL
arts household' in 1955. With regard to its essential form and material use, this highboard is a
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Wood, Sycamore

Kurt Olsen Cabinet Highboard for A. Andersen & Bohm Walnut Denmark Tambour Doors
By A. Andersen and Bohm, Kurt Olsen
Located in Munster, NRW
Designed by Kurt Olsen for A. Andersen & Bohm, this rare cabinet features a lower section opening by tambour doors revealing shelves and drawers, supporting an upper section of white...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Buffets

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Cherry, Walnut, Lacquer

Charles Dudouyt Carved Oak Highboard with Brass Keys, France 1950s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Utrecht, NL
Featuring French designer, Charles Dudouyt’s signature style, this grandiose high board melds seamlessly with any style thanks to its elegant sense of lavishness. The oak form is ele...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Unique Italian Highboard with Illuminated Interior in Mahogany and Brass
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Attributed to Paolo Buffa, wardrobe, mahogany, brass, mirrored glass, glass, Italy, 1950s The decorative elements, materials use, woodworking, and the overall composition suggest th...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Edmondo Palutari Teak Highboard, Made by Dassi Mobili Iterni, 1960s
By Dassi Mobili Moderni, Edmondo Palutari
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This sideboard is made of teak and finished with brass details. It can also be used as a secretary through the door on the right side of the closet. The versatile sideboard offers pl...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Unique Osvaldo Borsani Highboard in Cherry with Flora and Fauna Motifs
By Osvaldo Borsani, Arredamenti Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, mirrored glass, aluminum, metal, Italy, circa 1950 A truly exceptional piece designed custom for a
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Rare Cabinet / Highboard by Alfred Hendrickx for Bruxelles Expo 1958 Belform
By Alfred Hendrickx, Belform, Perignem
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
A magnificent piece of design history, this vintage cabinet / highboard is designed by the famous
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Ceramic, Glass, Wood, Bubinga

Italian mid-century modern wood and parchment highboard Palazzi dell'Arte, 1950s
By Palazzi dell’Arte Cantù
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern wood and parchment highboard Palazzi dell'Arte, 1950s High sideboard or
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Mirror, Wood, Parchment Paper

Sideboard-Highboard with Bar by Franz Ehrlich for DW Hellerau, Bauhaus
By Franz Ehrlich, Deutsche Werkstätten Hellerau
Located in Halle, DE
Bauhaus-pupil Franz Ehrlich designed this furniture series in the early fifties for the VEB Deutsche Werkstätten Hellerau. Barelement with 2 doors, mirrored and with stone/glass insi...
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Nutwood

Rare C.M. Varos for Casa Moderna Highboard in Blond Stained Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
C.M. Varos for Casa Moderna, sideboard, stained beech, glass, brass, Italy, 1959 This unique mid-century bookcase is designed by C.M. Varos for Casa Moderna and crafted in 1959. The...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Brass

Rare Ico Parisi for Fratelli Rizzi Cabinet in Chestnut with Mirror
By Fratelli Rizzi, Ico Parisi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
. no, '1950.56', chestnut, mahogany, brass, mirrored glass, Italy, 1950 This highly refined sideboard
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Brass

Mid-century high board designed by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform in the 1950s
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Very rare highboard designed by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform in the 1950s. This unique sideboard is
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Glass, Wood

1950s wooden sideboard
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian teak highboard with three hinged doors equipped with a lock. A modern and capacious
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

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Teak

1950s wooden sideboard
1950s wooden sideboard
H 36.23 in W 60.63 in D 17.72 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Arne Vodder Teak Buffet No. 54
By Arne Vodder
Located in Las Vegas, NV
RARE ARNE VODDER "NO. 54" TAMBOUR DOOR HIGHBOARD FOR SIBAST A sleek 1960s highboard in warm teak
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Teak

Swedish Teak Sideboard, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Highboard swedish style 50's in teak. Lower part has 3 hinged doors, above 2 compartments one with
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Swedish Teak Sideboard, 1950s
Swedish Teak Sideboard, 1950s
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 18.71 in
Vintage Teak high sideboard, Scandinavia 1950s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage Teak high sideboard, Scandinavia 1950s A beautiful 1950s teak vintage highboard in wood
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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Teak

Vintage Teak high sideboard, Scandinavia 1950s
Vintage Teak high sideboard, Scandinavia 1950s
H 55.12 in W 40.16 in D 17.33 in
Maurice Pré Cabinet in Solid Oak and Brass
By Maurice Pré
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Maurice Pré, cabinet, oak, brass, glass, France, 1950s This exquisite highboard in solid oak is
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Maurice Pré Cabinet in Solid Oak and Brass
Maurice Pré Cabinet in Solid Oak and Brass
H 45.44 in W 101.78 in D 23.15 in
A teak and metal credenza made by Barraja Palermo, Italy, 1950s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
." This three-door highboard exhibits a simplistic yet meticulously proportioned aesthetic. The linear
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Metal

Ejvind A. Johansson Teak Sideboard
By Ejvind A. Johansson
Located in Winnipeg, MB
Incredible Danish teak highboard designed by Ejvind Johansson. This piece features solid
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

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Brass

Ejvind A. Johansson Teak Sideboard
Ejvind A. Johansson Teak Sideboard
H 44 in W 78.75 in D 17.5 in
Rosewood Sideboard by Gianfranco Frattini Produced by Bernini, Italy ca. 1957
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Geneva, CH
finished with rosewood. Measures: L 140 x D 53 x H 73 cm A similar highboard also available in our other
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Vintage 1950s Italian Sideboards

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Rosewood

Paolo Buffa Wardrobe with Walnut Grissinato Front and Brass Accents
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paolo Buffa, wardrobe or highboard, walnut, ash, beech, brass, mirrored glass, steel, plastic
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Brass, Steel

1950s Teak and Oak Frame Highboard by Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström, Carl Malmsten
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Highboard, teak and oak frame, Yngve Ekström, Sweden, 1950. The cabinet in teak is designed by
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Oak, Teak

Midcentury Danish Teak Highboard by Gunni Omann
By Gunni Omann
Located in Handewitt, DE
High quality teak wooden highboard, mod.13. Designed Gunni Omann and made by Omann Junior. Front
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Danish Teak Highboard by Gunni Omann
Midcentury Danish Teak Highboard by Gunni Omann
H 47.25 in W 70.87 in D 17.72 in
Italian Sideboard Highboard With Glass Vitrine 1959
By Paolo Buffa, Vittorio Dassi
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Italian Highboard with Vitrine from 1959. Very nicely worked with glass and brass details. Six
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Brass

Minimalist Midcentury Teak Highboard, B60 by Dieter Waeckerlin for Behr
By Behr, Dieter Waeckerlin
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This wonderful highboard was designed by Siss Designer Dieter Waeckerlin for German premium
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Vintage 1950s German Modern Sideboards

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Chrome, Steel

Mid-Century Danish Highboard in Teak and Oak
Located in Handewitt, DE
Mid-Century Danish teak and oak wooden highboard. Front with three sliding doors. Inside with
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

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Birch, Oak, Teak

Oak Highboard RY20 by Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Cologne, DE
Fantastic highboard, designed in 1953 by Hans J. Wegner, manufactured in 1963 by Ry Møbler Denmark
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

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Oak

Oak Highboard RY20 by Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler
Oak Highboard RY20 by Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler
H 70.87 in W 70.87 in D 19.69 in
Minimalist Mid Century Rosewood Highboard, B60 by Dieter Waeckerlin for Behr
By Behr, Dieter Waeckerlin
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Rare Dieter Waeckerlin model B60 sideboard for Behr, Germany, 1950s. Made of Rosewood veneer with dramatic grain and a chromed metal base. The inside is made of beech.
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Vintage 1950s German Modern Sideboards

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Steel, Chrome

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Two Tiers Credenza Ry20 by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is from danish modernist master Hans Wegner a sought after double credenza-highboard in teak
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Mid Century Italian Brown and Black Highboard, Around 1950
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful Mid Century Italian Highboard was made and designed around 1950. The piece is made
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Glass, Hardwood

Highboard with drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian 1950s sideboard/ sideboard consisting internally of two compartments with adjustable-height shelves. Externally, the cabinet is symmetrical thanks to the four drawers an...
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

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Teak

Highboard with drawers
Highboard with drawers
H 39.38 in W 69.69 in D 16.54 in
Highboard by Harry Østergaard for Randers Møbelfabrik AS, Denmark, 1950
By Randers Møbelfabrik
Located in Antwerp, BE
Fantastic highboard designed by Harry Østergaard for Randers Møbelfabrik AS, Denmark 1950s. This
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Brass

CE09 Oak Highboard by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950's
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This stunning highboard, model CE09, was designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe in about 1948. An
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Oak

Os63 Teak Highboard by Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler, 1950's
By Arne Vodder
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Arne Vodder's Model Os63 Highboard cabinet for Sibast Møbler features 7 drawers on the left and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Teak

Italian Highboard from the 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Italian highboard.
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Italian Highboard from the 1950s
Italian Highboard from the 1950s
H 59.45 in W 18.71 in D 75.99 in
Unique Made to Measure RY20 Highboard
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Munich, DE
A previous unknown version of hans wegner`s famous ry20 highboard. the size is a little smaller as
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Oak

Unique Made to Measure RY20 Highboard
Unique Made to Measure RY20 Highboard
H 67.33 in W 64.97 in D 20.87 in
Highboard, George Coslin, 3V
By George Coslin
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This hihboard typically used in a living room or entertainment space is a great object designed by George Coslin. It is made of wood and stands tall, often reaching up to 6 feet in h...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Wood

Highboard, George Coslin, 3V
Highboard, George Coslin, 3V
H 42.13 in W 54.73 in D 17.72 in
Teak Hulmefa Propos Series Highboard
By Hulmefa
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very beautiful and elegant Dutch design highboard made by Hulmefa. This cabinet comes from the
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

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Teak, Wenge

Teak Hulmefa Propos Series Highboard
Teak Hulmefa Propos Series Highboard
H 51.19 in W 39.38 in D 16.54 in
Teak Highboard by Axel Christensen Odder, Danish Midcentury
Located in Hudson, NY
Teak highboard by Axel Christensen Odder. Danish midcentury design. Construction made of solid teak
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Fully Restored Italian Highboard Manufactured in Cantu
By Cantu
Located in Rome, IT
Rare Mid-Century Modern credenza manufactured in Cantu’, Italy, 1950s. This useful container module has an attractive and modern design, airy and light but at the same time capaci...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Highboard by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Highboard by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Highboard with Shell Motive, Italy, 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Highboard with shell motive, Italy, 1950s. The piece features two doors which are decorated in a
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Highboard with Shell Motive, Italy, 1950s
Highboard with Shell Motive, Italy, 1950s
H 47.25 in W 68.9 in D 15.75 in
Teak Veneered Highboard Vintage Manufactured in Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
A teak veneered highboard, manufactured in Italy, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Teak

1950s Rare Italian Highboard by Dassi, Fully Restored
Located in Rome, IT
High sideboard with compass legs, designed and produced by Dassi in the 1950s. Modern and elegant design, the cabinet has shelves inside but can be used as a bar Completely resto...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Wood

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Highboard 1950 For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal highboard 1950 for your home. Each highboard 1950 for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer highboard 1950, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A highboard 1950, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made highboard 1950 over the years, but those crafted by Cees Braakman, UMS Pastoe and Yngve Ekström are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Highboard 1950?

The average selling price for a highboard 1950 at 1stDibs is $3,950, while they’re typically $1,231 on the low end and $15,325 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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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