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Leif Jacobsen Style, Mid-Century Modern, Credenza, Burlwood, Canada, 1950s
Leif Jacobsen Style, Mid-Century Modern, Credenza, Burlwood, Canada, 1950s

Leif Jacobsen Style, Mid-Century Modern, Credenza, Burlwood, Canada, 1950s

By Herman Miller

Located in Stamford, CT

Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Style Sideboard / Credenza / Cabinet, Burlwood Mid-century cabinet with all original hardware and wood from the time period. This sideboard featu...

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Vintage 1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Chrome

Modernist Sofa & Armchair Blonde Maple Scandi Lounge Suite Terence Conran 1970s
Modernist Sofa & Armchair Blonde Maple Scandi Lounge Suite Terence Conran 1970s

Modernist Sofa & Armchair Blonde Maple Scandi Lounge Suite Terence Conran 1970s

By Sir Terence Conran

Located in London, GB

Attributed to Sir Terence Conran, we’ve not been able to find another pair the same but we’ve seen similar Mid Century designs by Milo Baughman and Leif Jacobsen, and the craftsmansh...

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Mid-20th Century British Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Maple

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Leif Jacobsen Executive Credenza or Sideboard
Leif Jacobsen Executive Credenza or Sideboard

Leif Jacobsen Executive Credenza or Sideboard

By Leif Jacobsen

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Leif Jacobsen made a lot of custom office furniture pieces and this piece is likely a custom order.  

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20th Century Canadian Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Chrome

Leif Jacobsen Executive Credenza or Sideboard
Leif Jacobsen Executive Credenza or Sideboard

Leif Jacobsen Executive Credenza or Sideboard

By Leif Jacobsen

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Leif Jacobsen made a lot of custom office furniture pieces and this piece is likely a custom order.   

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20th Century Canadian Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Chrome

Leif Jacobsen Sofa and Chair Set
Leif Jacobsen Sofa and Chair Set

Leif Jacobsen Sofa and Chair Set

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H 27 in W 78.5 in D 78.5 in

Leif Jacobsen Sofa and Chair Set

By Leif Jacobsen

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Sofa and chair set by famed Canadian modernist Leif Jacobsen. The couch and chairs are done in the same pattern but with off tones of color which compliment each other.

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20th Century Canadian Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets

Bookmatched Brazilian Rosewood Desk by Leif Jacobsen, Denmark
Bookmatched Brazilian Rosewood Desk by Leif Jacobsen, Denmark

Bookmatched Brazilian Rosewood Desk by Leif Jacobsen, Denmark

By Leif Jacobsen

Located in Buffalo, NY

Modernist Brazilian rosewood desk designed by Leif Jacobsen, one of the best examples of bookmatched veneers, stunning, eye-popping figured rosewood, custom designed base also in bea...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Rosewood

Leif Jacobsen Rosewood Credenza or Filing Cabinet, Danish Modern
Leif Jacobsen Rosewood Credenza or Filing Cabinet, Danish Modern

Leif Jacobsen Rosewood Credenza or Filing Cabinet, Danish Modern

By Leif Jacobsen

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Leif Jacobsen rosewood credenza or filing cabinet, circa 1960.

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20th Century Canadian Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Chrome

Important Leif Jacobsen, Rosewood Executive Desk, Made in Denmark
Important Leif Jacobsen, Rosewood Executive Desk, Made in Denmark

Important Leif Jacobsen, Rosewood Executive Desk, Made in Denmark

By Leif Jacobsen

Located in Buffalo, NY

Important, seldom seen Leif Jacobsen, rosewood executive desk made in Denmark; Amazing design, extremely functional, featuring large file drawer, five generous drawers, long pencil d...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Chrome

Leif Jacobsen Sette's Steel Frames & Suede Ribbed Upholstery, Modern / Spaceage
Leif Jacobsen Sette's Steel Frames & Suede Ribbed Upholstery, Modern / Spaceage

Leif Jacobsen Sette's Steel Frames & Suede Ribbed Upholstery, Modern / Spaceage

By Leif Jacobsen

Located in Buffalo, NY

Extremely Rare Pair of Mid-Century Modern sette's designed by famed Canadian modernist Leif Jacobsen. The sette's retain they're original burnt orange suede. abscent of original seat...

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Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Rare Lief Jacobsen Rosewood and Chrome Credenza
Rare Lief Jacobsen Rosewood and Chrome Credenza

Rare Lief Jacobsen Rosewood and Chrome Credenza

By Leif Jacobsen

Located in Buffalo, NY

A bench made rosewood credenza with stainless steel base. This Classic Leif Jacobsen "office" piece is exceptional for its design, style and construction.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Chrome

Rosewood Credenza by Leif Jacobsen
Rosewood Credenza by Leif Jacobsen

Rosewood Credenza by Leif Jacobsen

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H 26 in W 63 in D 20 in

Rosewood Credenza by Leif Jacobsen

Located in Toronto, ON

A bench made rosewood credenza with stainless steel base. This classic Leif Jacobsen "office" piece is exceptional for its design, style and construction .

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Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Leif Jacobsen Mid Century Credenza
Leif Jacobsen Mid Century Credenza

Leif Jacobsen Mid Century Credenza

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H 28.5 in W 64 in D 22 in

Leif Jacobsen Mid Century Credenza

Located in Toronto, ON

A bold and beautifully made oak veneer credenza by Canadian manufacturer Leif Jacobsen. This gorgeous credenza features metal stringing, solid wood construction, tambour doors and a...

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Vintage 1970s Canadian Credenzas

Materials

Chrome

Leif Jacobsen Curved Wood Desk
Leif Jacobsen Curved Wood Desk

Leif Jacobsen Curved Wood Desk

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H 29 in W 79 in D 22 in

Leif Jacobsen Curved Wood Desk

Located in Toronto, ON

A savvy and sophisticated oak and chrome legged desk with leather top and metal stringing inlay.

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Vintage 1970s Canadian Desks and Writing Tables

Leif Jacobsen Curved Wood Desk.
Leif Jacobsen Curved Wood Desk.

Leif Jacobsen Curved Wood Desk.

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H 29 in W 79 in D 22 in

Leif Jacobsen Curved Wood Desk.

Located in Toronto, ON

A savvy and sophisticated oak and chrome legged desk with leather top and metal stringing inlay.

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Vintage 1970s Desks and Writing Tables

Leif Jacobsen Designed Executive Desk
Leif Jacobsen Designed Executive Desk

Leif Jacobsen Designed Executive Desk

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H 29.25 in W 76 in D 36 in

Leif Jacobsen Designed Executive Desk

By Leif Jacobsen

Located in New York, NY

A Leif Jacobsen designed executive desk. Rosewood with chromed metal legs and pulls.

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Vintage 1960s Canadian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Leif Jacobsen Rosewood Executive Desk
Leif Jacobsen Rosewood Executive Desk

Leif Jacobsen Rosewood Executive Desk

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H 30 in W 72 in D 36 in

Leif Jacobsen Rosewood Executive Desk

By Leif Jacobsen

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Rare Mid-Century Modern Leif Jacobsen executive desk, circa 1970. This high quality constructed desk features beautiful exotic rosewood grain, a finished back, spacious drawers, chro...

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20th Century Canadian Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Chrome

Leif Jacobsen Curved Mid-Century Modern Floating Desk
Leif Jacobsen Curved Mid-Century Modern Floating Desk

Leif Jacobsen Curved Mid-Century Modern Floating Desk

By Leif Jacobsen

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Mid-Century Modern curved oak desk by Leif Jacobsen. Features cantilevered legs with leather sliding drawers and metal stringing inlay.

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Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Rare Curved Desk on Chrome-Plated Base, Designed by Leif Jacobsen
Rare Curved Desk on Chrome-Plated Base, Designed by Leif Jacobsen

Rare Curved Desk on Chrome-Plated Base, Designed by Leif Jacobsen

By Leif Jacobsen

Located in Buffalo, NY

Rare curved desk on chrome plated base. Designed by Leif Jacobsen, Dramatic design, recently restored, teak wood with rosewood stain, leather wrapped sliding door file compartment.

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Mid-20th Century Canadian Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Chrome

Leif Jacobsen Lounge Chairs Flat-bar Steel Frames & Gray Ribbed wool Upholstery
Leif Jacobsen Lounge Chairs Flat-bar Steel Frames & Gray Ribbed wool Upholstery

Leif Jacobsen Lounge Chairs Flat-bar Steel Frames & Gray Ribbed wool Upholstery

By Leif Jacobsen

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs designed by famed Canadian modernist Leif Jacobsen. The chairs have been recovered in a high grade, charcoal colored, felted wool textile.

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Vintage 1960s Canadian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Rosewood and Chrome 9-Drawer Dresser by Leif Jacobsen, circa 1970
Rosewood and Chrome 9-Drawer Dresser by Leif Jacobsen, circa 1970

Rosewood and Chrome 9-Drawer Dresser by Leif Jacobsen, circa 1970

By Leif Jacobsen

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

Rosewood and chrome 9-drawer dresser by Leif Jacobsen, circa 1970. Rare rosewood and chrome 9-drawer dresser or credenza by Danish cabinetmaker Leif Jacobsen, circa 1970.

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Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Chrome

Rosewood and Chrome Rolling Dry Bar or Cabinet by Leif Jacobsen, circa 1970
Rosewood and Chrome Rolling Dry Bar or Cabinet by Leif Jacobsen, circa 1970

Rosewood and Chrome Rolling Dry Bar or Cabinet by Leif Jacobsen, circa 1970

By Leif Jacobsen

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

Rosewood and chrome rolling dry bar or cabinet by Leif Jacobsen, circa 1970. Beautiful grained rosewood with polished chrome hardware and casters.

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Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Chrome

Leif Jacobsen Rosewood Console On Chrome Frame Legs
Leif Jacobsen Rosewood Console On Chrome Frame Legs

Leif Jacobsen Rosewood Console On Chrome Frame Legs

Located in New York, NY

Leif Jacobsen Brazilian Rosewood sliding door console Ca.1960.Active grain book-matched rosewood exterior and interior highlights this console with solid flat-bar chromed leg support...

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20th Century Canadian Console Tables

Materials

Chrome, Steel

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By Moroso, Diesel Creative Team 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Lafayette, IN

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By Milo Baughman

Located in Farmingdale, NJ

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Jacobsen Leif For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic jacobsen leif available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, chrome and wood, every jacobsen leif was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a jacobsen leif — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A jacobsen leif is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one jacobsen leif that is appealing in its simplicity, but Leif Jacobsen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Jacobsen Leif?

The average selling price for a jacobsen leif at 1stDibs is $5,650, while they’re typically $1,895 on the low end and $19,000 for the highest priced.

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