How is a mid-century modern credenza different from a vintage credenza?

Mid-century modern credenzas date roughly from the 1940s to 1960s and feature clean lines and tapered legs, while vintage more broadly covers any credenza at least 20 years old.

Mexican Modern Credenza

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Located in Geneve, CH

Trono credenza by Andres Gutierrez Dimensions: D50 x W186 x H74 cm Materials: Solid white oak wood — Inspired by Xochiquetzal, the aztec godess associated with fertility, beauty...

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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Credenzas

Materials

Oak

Petite Credenza Attributed to Edmond Spence

$1,500

Petite Credenza Attributed to Edmond Spence

By Edmond J. Spence

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

This piece of furniture has characteristics that suggest that it was designed by Edmond Spence for Industria Mueblera, circa 1950. A solid cedar three-door credenza with brass legs ...

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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Seagrass, Cedar

$14,520 / item

Salomon Credenza in Walnut Wood with a Natural Oil Finish by Kresta Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Salomon Credenza in Walnut Wood with a Natural Oil Finish by Kresta Studio Dimensions: D 75 x W 200 x H 40 cm. Materials: Walnut wood. At Kresta, we are passionate about creating p...

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2010s Mexican Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Retro Buffet Credenza by Orfeo Quagliata in Bleached Wood & Glass

$11,020 / item

Retro Buffet Credenza by Orfeo Quagliata in Bleached Wood & Glass

By Orfeo Quagliata

Located in Naucalpan, Edo de Mex

The Buff-Heyyy is a retro style credenza designed by Orfeo Quagliata in collaboration with Taracea Furniture. An object of fused glass created with the exclusive barcode technique. T...

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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Glass, Wood

$17,765 / item

Bench Table Sereno No61, White Oak Piece by Joel Escalona

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Bench Table Sereno No61, Minimalist Wooden Piece by Joel Escalona — Sereno Collection Design by Joel Escalona for NONO When practicality becomes art, the result is the Sereno Colle...

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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

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Mahogany Mexican Credenza

Unavailable

H 34.26 in W 18.9 in D 118.12 in

Mahogany Mexican Credenza

Located in Mexico City, MX

Mahogany Mexican Credenza

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Credenza Dedo, Mexican Contemporary Credenza by Emiliano Molina for Cuchara

Unavailable

H 29.34 in W 72.84 in D 19.69 in

Credenza Dedo, Mexican Contemporary Credenza by Emiliano Molina for Cuchara

By Emiliano Molina

Located in Mexico City, MX

A simple but robust cabinet. Its open and closed compartments give us a wide variety of storage possibilities. The different height options make the interior shelves versatile. Produ...

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2010s Mexican Modern Credenzas

Materials

Other

Don Shoemaker Geometric Credenza

Unavailable

H 30.32 in W 79.93 in D 20.48 in

Don Shoemaker Geometric Credenza

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Mexico City, MX

Don Shoemaker geometric credenza.

Materials

Malachite, Bronze, Gold Leaf

Mexican Modernist Long Credenza Attributed to Eugenio Escudero

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H 29 in W 133.5 in

Mexican Modernist Long Credenza Attributed to Eugenio Escudero

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a Mexican modernist long credenza attributed to Eugenio Escudero. Mahogany wood frame, with brass and goatskin pull handles. The doors have red gum veneer w...

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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

H 33 in W 81.25 in D 18.5 in

Custom Built Mahogany Credenza

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration a custom built credenza in mahogany wood. Open storage area has glass shelves with sliding doors in glass and back mirror. All drawers are constructed with...

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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

$5,400

H 37 in W 92 in D 17.75 in

Mid-Century Modern English Teak Credenza / Sideboard, 1960s

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Mid-century modern teak credenza / sideboard manufactured in England during the 1960s. Elegant proportions, thoughtful craftsmanship, and subtle details define this beautiful piece, ...

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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Jorge Zalszupin. Sideboard "Componivel", c. 1960

$28,617

H 80 in W 200 in D 70 in

Jorge Zalszupin. Sideboard "Componivel", c. 1960

By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo

Located in PARIS, FR

Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) "Componsible" sideboard, c. 1960 Bois freijo massif, placage de bois freijo et métal / Solid freijo wood, freijo wood veneer, and metal Dimensions: 70 ...

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Mid-20th Century South American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

$7,242

H 33.08 in W 55.12 in D 19.69 in

Italian Sideboard Made of Solid Wood and Travertine, Contemporary Cabinet

Located in Madrid, ES

Contemporary Sideboard in Oak, Birch and Travertine Elegant contemporary sideboard crafted from solid oak and birch wood, designed with clean lines and a refined aesthetic. The side...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sideboards

Materials

Travertine

1970s Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Italian Wooden Sideboard Credenza Cabinet

$2,283

H 38.98 in W 48.04 in D 18.12 in

1970s Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Italian Wooden Sideboard Credenza Cabinet

Located in Carimate, Como

Very elegant pair of Italian Mid-Century Art Deco cabinet sideboard credenza in light wood with great details such as the handes and framed top. The typical aestetic, shape, design w...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue

By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...

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Pair of Benches in Dedar Lilaz Fabric, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland

$2,511 / set

H 18.9 in W 29.93 in D 14.97 in

Pair of Benches in Dedar Lilaz Fabric, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

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Fabric, Bouclé, Beech

Mirror 'Tafla O5' in Polished Stainless Steel by Zieta

$1,090 / item

H 23.63 in W 15.75 in D 2.37 in

Mirror 'Tafla O5' in Polished Stainless Steel by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Paris, IDF

"Tafla O5" contemporary mirror by Zieta Original Zieta mirror, delivered with certificate. Polished stainless steel Measures: 60 x 40 x 6 cm. More shapes and sizes are available ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Minimalist Wall Mirrors

Materials

Stainless Steel

$4,500 / item

H 33 in W 73 in D 21 in

"Marchand" Scalloped Natural Oak Dresser by Christiane Lemieux

Located in New York, NY

The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...

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Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak

$1,800 / item

H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in

Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...

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2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood, Oak

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Mexican Modern Credenza For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Mexican modern credenza for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and mahogany, every Mexican modern credenza was constructed with great care. There are 72 variations of the antique or vintage Mexican modern credenza you’re looking for, while we also have 33 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Mexican modern credenza, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A Mexican modern credenza, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one Mexican modern credenza that is appealing in its simplicity, but Frank Kyle, Pepe Mendoza and Michael van Beuren produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Mexican Modern Credenza?

Prices for a Mexican modern credenza can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $2,045 and can go as high as $28,000, while the average can fetch as much as $8,517.

A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Emerged during the mid-20th century
Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
A heyday of innovation in postwar America
Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
Promotion of functionality

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

Charles and Ray Eames
Eero Saarinen
Milo Baughman
Florence Knoll
Harry Bertoia
Isamu Noguchi
George Nelson
Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

Finding the Right Credenzas for You

Mid-century modern credenzas descend from the Renaissance-era sideboard, once used to serve and store food and dishware. The clean-lined, low-profile version prized today emerged from Italian and Scandinavian design in the mid-20th century, defined by tapered legs and warm walnut or teak veneers.

Styles to Know

Mid-century modern credenzas are one of the most searched storage silhouettes on 1stDibs. Sliding-door and open-shelf configurations serve different needs: books and displayed objects suit open shelving, while electronics and linens are better behind doors. A matching mid-century modern dresser extends the look to the bedroom, or an apothecary cabinet offers more drawer storage in a smaller footprint.

How to Choose the Right Vintage Credenza

Hardware and veneer condition vary considerably from piece to piece, so listing photographs deserve a close look; our guide to case pieces covers what else to look for in construction. Every credenza comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition on record, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.

Questions About Mexican Modern Credenza

How is a mid-century modern credenza different from a vintage credenza?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Mid-century modern credenzas date roughly from the 1940s to 1960s and feature clean lines and tapered legs, while vintage more broadly covers any credenza at least 20 years old.

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