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1950's Florence Knoll Caned Walnut Credenza With Leather Pulls
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Southampton, NJ
Scarcely seen early 1950's Florence Knoll walnut credenza. So many marvelous features include four
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Leather, Cane, Walnut
Credenza with Cane Doors and Black Laminate Case by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Dorchester, MA
This sideboard exemplifies Florence Knoll's classic clean-lined aesthetic. The black laminate case
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Steel
1963 Florence Knoll Ebonized Credenzas with Caned Sliding Doors & Leather Pulls
By Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single (two available, but priced individually) Ebonized Walnut Credenza with Caned
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Credenzas
Materials
Steel
H 27.25 in W 48 in D 18 in
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Wall Mounted Knoll Credenza with Cane Detail
By Florence Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
Lovely credenza, wall mounted with bolts. Cane front is in perfect condition. The only defect are
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak, Cane
Florence Knoll For Knoll Walnut And Cane Credenza Buffet
By Florence Knoll
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern buffet or credenza designed by Florence Knoll and made by Knoll. A walnut
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Vintage 1960s American Credenzas
Materials
Walnut, Cane, Maple, Leather
Walnut and Cane Front Credenza by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Walnut and Cane Front Credenza by Florence Knoll.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut, Cane
Florence Knoll Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane Credenza
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Handsome Florence Knoll walnut credenza. This cabinet has four caned doors with leather pulls, and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Leather, Cane, Walnut
Florence Knoll - Credenza
By Florence Knoll
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Credenza by Florence Knoll with sliding doors of cane and leather pulls. Cane encloses white
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Florence Knoll Cane Front Credenza
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Florence Knoll cane fronted credenza with stunningly grained walnut case and two sliding doors with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Credenzas
Early 1950s Florence Knoll Walnut Credenza
By Florence Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
For your consideration, a early Florence Knoll walnut credenza from the 1950s. Four doors with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut, Leather, Cane
Early Florence Knoll Credenza from the 1950s
By Florence Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
For your consideration, a early Florence Knoll walnut credenza from the 1950s. Four doors with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut, Leather, Cane
Ebonized walnut & cane hanging credenza ( 2 available )
By Florence Knoll
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Ebonized walnut & cane hanging credenza ( 2 available )
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Cane Front Credenza by Florence Knoll for Knoll International
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
A cane front credenza designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International. This design features 2
Category
Vintage 1970s American Credenzas
Sliding Cane Door Walnut Credenza by Florence Knoll
Located in Ferndale, MI
Sliding Cane Door Walnut Credenza by Florence Knoll for Knoll International
Category
Vintage 1960s American Credenzas
Midcentury Gallery Top Cane Door Credenza Jack Cartwright for Founders
By Florence Knoll, Jack Cartwright
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury double cane doors with gallery laminated top featuring two adjustable shelves and one
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Early 1960s Founders Furniture Florence Knoll Style Walnut Credenza
By Florence Knoll, Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Miami, FL
A beautifully designed and constructed credenza by Founders Furniture, probably a Jack Cartwright
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Florence Knoll Credenza with Caned Doors
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Florence Knoll Credenza made of walnut wood and caned sliding doors with leather pulls. Amazing
Category
Vintage 1960s American Sideboards
Materials
Walnut, Cane
Early Florence Knoll Cane Front Black Laminate Credenza
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Southampton, NJ
by Florence Knoll. Early Knoll tag on the back.
The contrast of the cane doors against the black
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Florence Knoll Walnut and Woven Cane Credenza
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scarce example of Florence Knoll’s walnut and woven cane door credenza. As seen in the Knoll
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Early Florence Knoll Walnut Credenza with Cane Sliding Door
By Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Florence Knoll for Knoll International, sideboard, walnut, seagrass, cane, steel and leather
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Steel
Florence Knoll Rosewood Credenza with Original Cane Doors and Leather Pulls
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Florence Knoll rosewood credenza with original cane doors and leather pulls.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Steel
Credenza with Cane Doors and Black Laminate Case by Florence Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Dorchester, MA
Knoll credenzas with different interior configurations.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Steel
Early Florence Knoll Credenza, Black Lacquered Case with Cane Front Doors
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Kansas City, MO
Beautiful early design by Florence Knoll for Knoll. Cabinet features sliding doors with leather
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Steel
H 27.5 in W 48 in D 17.75 in
Florence Knoll Seagrass Credenza Designed for Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Florence Knoll for Knoll, cane, black ebonized wood, metal, cane, United States, 1961.
This
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Metal
Florence Knoll Seagrass Credenza Designed for Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Florence Knoll for Knoll, cane, black ebonized wood, metal, cane, United States, 1961.
This
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Metal
Florence Knoll Seagrass Credenza Designed for Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Florence Knoll for Knoll, cane, black ebonized wood, metal, cane, United States, 1961.
This
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Metal
Florence Knoll Wall Hanging Credenza in Walnut with Cane Doors and Oak Shelves
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Hudson, NY
A florence knoll walnut wall hanging credenza with leather pulls and cane doors. The original wall
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Leather, Cane, Oak, Walnut
H 17.75 in W 72 in D 15.25 in
Florence Knoll Seagrass Credenza Designed for Knoll Office
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Florence Knoll for Knoll, cane, black ebonized wood, metal, cane, United States, 1961.
This
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Metal
Early Florence Knoll Ebonized Credenza
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Florence Knoll ebonized cabinet features two cane-front sliding doors with Knoll's signature
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Florence Knoll Walnut Credenza cane doors w Leather Pulls
Located in Pasadena, TX
Scarcely seen early 1950's walnut credenza. So many marvelous features include four caned doors
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Leather, Cane, Walnut
Rosewood Gallery Top Cane Doors Petit Credenza Cabinet Finished Back One Drawer
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid century Danish modern double cane doors gallery laminated top small credenza dresser cabinet
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
H 29 in W 42 in D 18 in
Florence Knoll Credenza with Cane Sliding Doors
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
the headquarters of Knoll in Italy. The credenza is executed with large caned sliding doors with
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Early Florence Knoll Credenza with Cane Sliding Doors
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Florence Knoll for Knoll, sideboard, cane, ebonized wood, and metal, United States, 1961.
This
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Early Florence Knoll Credenza with Cane Sliding Doors
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Florence Knoll for Knoll, sideboard, cane, ebonized wood, and metal, United States, 1961.
This
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Steel
Early Florence Knoll Credenza with Cane Sliding Doors
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Knoll in Italy. The credenza is executed with two large caned doors with leather handles, a beech frame
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Metal
Early Florence Knoll Credenza with Cane Sliding Doors
By Florence Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Florence Knoll for Knoll, cane, ebonized wood, metal, cane, United States, 1961.
This sideboard
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Cane, Wood
Credenza with Cane Doors and Black Laminate Case by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Dorchester, MA
Knoll credenzas with different interior configurations.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Steel
Early Florence Knoll Credenzas for Knoll Head Office
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Knoll in Italy. The credenzas are executed with two large caned doors with leather handles, an ebonized
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Florence Knoll Office Credenza for Knoll International
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish midcentury Florence Knoll credenza features cane front panels, leather door pulls
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Early Florence Knoll Credenza for Knoll Head Office, United States, 1961
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Florence Knoll for Knoll, cane, ebonized wood, metal, cane, United States, 1961.
This sideboard
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 29.14 in W 77.17 in D 15.75 in
Early Florence Knoll walnut credenza with cane doors
By Florence Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Florence Knoll walnut credenza with original caned doors and leather pulls-1950's. There are
Category
20th Century American Credenzas
Materials
Steel
Walnut Credenza with caned doors And leather pulls, mfg. Knoll-1950's
By Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Walnut credenza with caned doors and leather pulls, mfg. Knoll-1950's.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Credenzas
Materials
Walnut, Cane, Leather
Caned Credenza by Florence Knoll
Located in Hudson, NY
This beautiful credenza has an ebonized case and two sliding caned doors with leather pulls. The
Category
20th Century American Credenzas
Materials
Metal
Florence Knoll Credenza for Knoll, c.1960s
By Florence Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Credenza designed by Florence Knoll with sliding doors. Caned wood doors with leather pulls. Black
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Cane, Wood, Lacquer
Florence Knoll Ebonized Credenza, circa 1950
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Pristine early Florence Knoll ebonized credenza with original white lacquer interior and shelving
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Early Florence Knoll Walnut and Caned Door Credenza
Located in New York, NY
Florence Knoll walnut credenza with walnut case, leather pulls, and original caned doors. They
Category
20th Century American Credenzas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Near Mint All Original Florence Knoll Walnut Wall Hanging Credenza
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Kensington, MD
Wall hanging credenza by Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates. Comprised of an oiled walnut case
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Cane, Leather, Walnut
Florence Knoll Attributed Founders Walnut Cane Credenza Cabinet
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in St. Louis, MO
Very nice walnut credenza with lather tab pulls and cane front doors. Doors conceal a pair of
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Florence Knoll Sideboard, 1948, Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A sideboard designed by Florence Knoll in 1948 for Knoll. Case in walnut. Inside white lacquer
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Steel
FLORENCE KNOLL
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Beautifully restored walnut and raffia buffet / credenza consisting of 2 sliding caned doors with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Credenzas
Materials
Metal
Florence Knoll Caned door Credenza
Located in New York, NY
Stunning and rare to find Florence Knoll 2 sliding caned door credenza in near mint condition. High
Category
20th Century Italian Sideboards
Materials
Stainless Steel
Florence Knoll Walnut Credenza
By Florence Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Florence Knoll walnut credenza with grass cloth doors and leather pulls.
Vintage item that has
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Walnut, Cane
Caned Wall Credenza by Florence Knoll
Located in Hudson, NY
This fifties Knoll wall credenza has four compartments equipped with shelves (not shown in photo
Category
20th Century American Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Cane
Florence Knoll Credenza with Sliding Caned Doors
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A well preserved example of a Florence Knoll sliding door credenza with caned doors naturally aged
Category
Vintage 1950s American Cabinets
Rare Florence Knoll rosewood credenza with original caned doors
Located in New York, NY
Rare Florence Knoll credenza with rosewood case and white caned doors-1950's.
Category
20th Century American Sideboards
Materials
Chrome
Rare Florence Knoll Credenza
Located in New York, NY
Rare Florence Knoll rosewood credenza with white caned doors and chrome base.
Category
20th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Rare Florence Knoll Rosewood Credenza
Located in New York, NY
Rare Florence Knoll rosewood credenza with white caned doors and chrome base-1950's.
Category
20th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Wall Hanging Credenza by Florence Knoll
Located in Hudson, NY
Hard to find Knoll wall hanging cabinet with sliding cane doors housed in a walnut case with
Category
Vintage 1940s American Cabinets
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Walnut and rattan Florence Knoll credenza on tubular legs-1950's
Located in New York, NY
Walnut and rattan Florence Knoll credenza on tubular legs-1950's
Category
20th Century American Sideboards
Materials
Steel
Florence Knoll Walnut and Cane Credenza
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Hudson, NY
An early example of a Florence Knoll's contribution to the Knoll line. Walnut case with two sliding
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Steel
Walnut and Ebonized Cane Front Credenza
By Florence Knoll
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Walnut and ebonized cane front credenza with accordion doors and adjustable interior shelving
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Cane, Walnut
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By Harvey Probber
Located in Peabody, MA
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Knoll Cane Credenza For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal knoll cane credenza for your home. Frequently made of cane, natural fiber and wood, every knoll cane credenza was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the knoll cane credenza you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right knoll cane credenza, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Florence Knoll, Knoll and Founders Furniture Company each produced at least one beautiful knoll cane credenza that is worth considering.
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Prices for a knoll cane credenza start at $1,795 and top out at $12,000 with the average selling for $6,500.
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.
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