French Midcentury Credenza
Located in Kent, Dover
A stylish French Mid-Century credenza of unusual design. With three drawers in walnut, each with elegant brass handles.
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Credenza Vintage
Brass
French Midcentury Credenza
Located in Kent, Dover
A stylish French Mid-Century credenza of unusual design. With three drawers in walnut, each with elegant brass handles.
Brass
$2,920Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Mid Century Credenza or Buffet with Caning and Dovetailed Drawers
By Jack Cartwright
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage mid century credenza or buffet with caning and dovetailed drawers.
Cane, Walnut
Italian Midcentury Credenza With Malachite Panel
Located in Kent, Dover
A stylish Italian Mid-Century credenza, beautifully veneered, with a central two door cupboard & upper glass shelf.
Brass
$2,800
Mid-Century Credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modern walnut credenza. Three working drawers and two side cabinets with beautiful wood checkering.
Walnut
Banded Top 12 Drawers Yew Wood Bracket Feet Mid Century Credenza Dresser MINT!
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Banded Top 12 Drawers Yew Wood Bracket Feet Mid Century Credenza Dresser MINT!
Brass
Witco Style Pulaski Oceanic Mid Century Credenza
By Witco, Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Witco Style Pulaski Oceanic Mid Century Credenza This credenza measures: 61.5 wide x 17.5 deep x 29.5 inches high Restored - Mint Condition!
Wood
$2,997Sale Price|50% Off
Mid Century Credenza by Paul McCobb 1950 Planner Group #1514 Walnut
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Mid Century credenza by Paul McCobb circa 1950 Planner Group #1514 has 1 adjustable shelves w/pins with 1 drawer on the left side and 3 drawers on the right side.
Maple
Large Mid-Century Credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very nice large-sized credenza sure to be a practical statement piece in your living space. Six large front drawers with three open shelves, as well as a deep side cabinet for ample ...
Brass
Van Keppel for Brown Saltman Mid Century Credenza
By Brown Saltman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Van Keppel for Brown Saltman Mid Century Credenza This credenza measures: 60 wide x 19 deep x 35.75 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much d...
Wood
Chinoiserie Mid Century Credenza by Hickory Dresser Chest Refinished Your Color
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Chinoiserie Mid Century Credenza or Dresser, designed by Hickory Furniture, American, circa 1950s.
Brass
Mid-Century Credenza Dresser Cabinet
Located in Baltimore, MD
A gorgeous, mid-century, credenza, dresser. Minimalist Danish Modern inspired profile, with exceptional construction and style and adorned with stylish pulls.
Walnut
Mid Century Credenza Server Stereo Cabinet in the style of Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well-crafted Mid Century credenza dining room server or stereo cabinet having one large file drawer and the other side with two smaller drawers.
Laminate, Wood
Asian Influenced Mid Century Credenza by John Widdicomb Espresso Brown Gold Trim
By John Widdicomb
Located in Atlanta, GA
Asian Influenced Mid Century Credenza, designed for the John Widdicomb Company, American, circa 1960s.
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Credenza by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century teak credenza manufactured by Dyrlund, Denmark.
Wood, Teak
Mid-Century Credenza by Founders
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern long cabinet by Founders with parquet diamond style front panels. Two side cabinets with shelves and middle drawers. Great 1960s design and construction. Please co...
Walnut
Cane/Oak Mid Century Credenza
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. USA. Cane front with oak frame Sculpted wood legs.
Cane, Oak
Milo Baughman for Glenn of California Midcentury Credenza
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Glenn of California midcentury Credenza This credenza measures: 48 wide x 18 deep x 32.75 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show a...
Wood
Milo Baughman for Glenn of California Midcentury Credenza, Pair
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Glenn of California midcentury Credenza - Pair Each credenza measures: 48 wide x 18 deep x 32.75 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to...
Wood
Mid Century Credenza, Vintage, Laminate, Faux Wood, Oak, Formica, Sideboard.
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Mid Century Credenza, Vintage, Laminate, Faux Wood, Oak, Formica, Office, Sideboard, Storage, Living Room, MCM, Retro.
Laminate, Wood, Oak
John Stuart Midcentury Credenza
By John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful vintage sliding door cabinet with brass trim and accents. Twelve total drawers make for a great bedroom dresser. (Please confirm item location, NY or NJ, with dealer).
Wood
Vintage Mid-Century Credenza / Sideboard by Florence Knoll
Located in Oakville, CT
1950's Florence Knoll Walnut Credenza / Cabinet with Laminate Top Overall Dimensions: 18 3/4" deep x 48" wide x 27" high Top Dimensions: 17 3/4" deep x 48" wide Lower Sections: 15...
Steel
Bowed Front Mid-Century Credenza by Skovby Mobelfabrik
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage Danish server features an overhanging top with a curved front and a rich teak finish. A unique design that offers plenty of room for storage within its hefty d...
Teak
Jens Risom Walnut Danish Styled Small Mid Century Credenza
By Jens Risom
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A smaller sized walnut credenza with two drawers to the left side one small one file and a door to the other having an adjustable shelve. Designed by Jens Risom whose slim trademark ...
Walnut
Mid-Century Credenza by Arne Vodder for Sibast of Denmark
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An iconic Mid-Century Danish Modern credenza designed by renowned Danish designer Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler.
Wood, Teak
Danish Mid-Century Credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern sideboard with sliding doors. Danish made with teak grain. Three cabinets with removable shelves. Great for living room storage. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Teak
Midcentury Credenza with Topper by Stanley
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This impressive midcentury piece features a sturady finished walnut construction including a finished back, a credenza with three dovetail jointed drawers with two cabinets on either...
Walnut
Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Colosseum Mid Century Credenza and Hutch
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Colosseum Mid Century Credenza and Hutch This credenza with hutch measures: 69 wide x 17 deep x 69.5 inches high Good Vintage Condition - Small Area...
Glass, Wood
Jorge Zalszupin Rosewood Mid-Century Credenza for L'Atelier, Brazil, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This iconic stunning rosewood credenza from the Componivel series was designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) and manufactured by his own company, L'Atelier, in the 1960s. It's inst...
Rosewood
Midcentury Credenza by Herbert Hirsche for Christian Holzäpfel
By Christian Holzäpfel, Herbert Hirche
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A single credenza in teak with sliding doors by german designer Herbert Hirsche, a Bauhaus Scholar, for producer Christian Holzäpfel. In very good condion with nice patina.
Maple
$5,440Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Credenza Jacaranda and Brass by Hauner and Eisler Brazil Ca. 1950’s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular Mid Century credenza, made in Brazil - designed by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler.
Brass
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Two-Door Walnut Midcentury Credenza
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Toledo, OH
Two-door Mid-Century Modern credenza by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb.
Walnut
Midcentury Credenza La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Gio Ponti Attributed, Polished
By Gio Ponti
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian credenza sideboard by La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Gio Ponti attributed, polished to wax, circa 1950s. Legs and contours in solid blond walnut. Flat surfaces in walnut veneer...
Mahogany, Walnut
Inlaid Wood Credenza by Herbert Fritz Jr.
Located in Chicago, IL
c 1950s. USA. Mid century credenza made specifically for one of Fritz’s houses he designed.
Wood
Ib Kofod Larsen Teak Mid Century Credenza for Brande
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Brande Møbelindustri
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Ib Kofod Larsen Manufacturer: Brande Møbelindustri Era: 1958 Materials: Teak, Afromosia Measurements: 78.75″ wide x 17.75″ deep x 30.5″ tall
Teak
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Sideboard Credenza by Meredew Danish Style
By Meredew
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your space with this gorgeous mid century credenza by renowned furniture maker Meredew.
Teak
Paul Frankl Mid-Century Credenza with Parquetry, Circa 1955, 56.25\
By Paul Frankl
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century American rounded rectangular credenza featuring a top storage compartment with shelf fittings followed by a 2-doored bottom cabinet featuring a shelf, decorative parquetr...
Wood
Mid-century James Mont Style Carved Media Credenza Stereo Cabinet
By James Mont
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Mid-century Credenza Media Console with hand-carved asian scenics along the front doors in the style of James Mont.
Wood
Large French Midcentury Parchment Credenza
Located in Kent, Dover
A large French Mid-Century credenza, ebonised with parchment doors.
Brass
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Espresso-Stained Credenza
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Dallas, TX
Sleek midcentury credenza/sideboard by Paul McCobb for Planner Group, 1950s. Stained in an espresso-colored stain. The sideboard has brass pulls and a single adjustable shelf on each...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Knoll Credenza Ebonized Wood Marble Florence Knoll Design
By Knoll
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a mid-century credenza designed by Florence Knoll.
Marble, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Credenza with Travertine Topper from John Stuart
By John Stuart, Bert England
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressive midcentury credenza from John Stuart, designed by Bert England. A handsome piece with brutalist style panels lining the cabinet fronts. Hinged cabinet doors open to reveal...
Travertine, Brass
Tambour Door Credenza by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long mid-century credenza made by Dyrlund of Denmark in the 1960s.
Teak
Paul McCobb Winchendon Furniture Planner Group Grasscloth Iron Base Credenza
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A Mid Century credenza designed by Paul McCobb for the Winchendon Furniture Company Planner Group.
Iron
Italian Modern Credenza Attributed To Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Modern Credenza Attributed To Paolo Buffa. Offered is a handsome Italian mid-century credenza, commode, chest or sideboard with beautiful lines, tapered legs and bronze hardw...
Walnut
Mid-Century Heywood Wakefield ‘Prophecy Group’ Credenza
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century credenza manufactured by Heywood Wakefield, circa 1950s.
Metal
Mid Century Modern Danish Style Compact Zebra Wood Teak Credenza Sideboard 1960
Located in Portland, OR
A good vintage Mid Century Modern compact teak and Zebra wood credenza, sideboard, circa 1960.
Teak, Zebra Wood
$4,184Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Danish Teak Credenza with Shelving and Storage Drawer Denmark Design
By Henry Rosengren Hansen, Arne Vodder, Gunni Omann
Located in Basel, BS
Fantastic, minimalist Original Danish Teak Mid Century Credenza piece that is just the perfect size for a Dining room, living room for a TV, or a bedroom.
Teak
Mid Century Modern Danish Style Teak Credenza Sideboard Buffet Bar Cabinet 1960s
Located in Portland, OR
A good original Mid Century Modern Danish style teak credenza sideboard, circa 1968.
Teak
Fabulous Rosewood and Chrome Credenza by Ste. Marie and Laurent
By Andre Laurent
Located in Pemberton, NJ
This Ste-Marie and Laurent sideboard has beautiful rosewood grain and a black faux leather top. This Mid-Century credenza floats on a modern chrome cantilever base and is finished on...
Chrome
Mid-Century, English Credenza and Dry Bar by Beautility
By Beautility
Located in Atlanta, GA
This vintage mid-century credenza was designed and manufactured by 'beautility furniture' in England during the 1950s.
Brass, Chrome
Danish Credenza with Tambour Doors by Dyrlund Denmark, 1960s
By Dyrlund
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Mid century credenza, with tambour doors, designed and manufactured by Dyrlund of Denmark.
Metal
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Two-Tone Lacquered Credenza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sliding doors were especially popular in mid-century credenzas, allowing for clean lines and space efficiency in smaller postwar homes.
Walnut, Lacquer
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Two-Tone Lacquered & Walnut Credenza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
😁 Materials: Walnut, Satin Lacquered Wood, Chrome Legs This striking mid-century credenza showcases a refined balance between warmth and contrast, pairing richly grained walnut wi...
Chrome
Italian Mid Century Modern Credenza/Dresser/Sideboard
Located in Red Lion, PA
Beautiful Italian Mid Century Credenza Book matched wood veneer. Wear consistent with age and use Some minor restoration may be necessary
Wood
Mid-Century "Irwin Collection" Travertine Credenza by Paul McCobb
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Introducing a timeless mid-century credenza designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture in Grand Rapids, Michigan, circa 1950s.
Travertine, Brass
$3,996Sale Price / set|20% Off
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcase Shelf Wall Unit Credenza Cabinet- 2 pcs
By Lovig Dansk, Arne Vodder
Located in Madison, WI
Fantastic, minimalist Original Danish Teak Mid Century Credenza piece that is just the perfect size for a Dining room, living room for a TV, or a bedroom.
Wood, Teak
Vintage Washed Pencil Reed Credenza With Travertine Top
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Combining sculptural texture with organic stone elements, this vintage mid-century credenza features a washed pencil reed exterior wrapped over a heavy wooden frame.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood and Black Lacquered Credenza by Directional
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elevate your interior with this stunning mid-century credenza, attributed to the legendary Milo Baughman and crafted by Directional in the United States during the 1970s.
Burl, Lacquer
Mid-Century Modern Light Wood Credenza by Century Furniture, 1950s
By Century Furniture
Located in Stamford, CT
Light wood century furniture credenza, sideboard or buffet.
Wood
$7,145Sale Price|20% Off
Lacquered wood sideboard credenza postmodern style 1980, black gray and red
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Lacquered wood sideboard, postmodern style, 1980, red and gray cassrtti color, black top, good general condition except for small general marks not too noticeable. Provenance: privat...
Wood
Unavailable
Mid-century Credenza
Located in Nashville, TN
Simple, attractive mid-century credenza in walnut and chrome.
Chrome
Walnut Midcentury Credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Walnut Midcentury Credenza
Walnut
Midcentury Credenza by Beithcraft
By Beithcraft
Located in Norcross, GA
Midcentury credenza by Beithcraft. Only a limited number of these magnificent credenzas were made. The organic leg design and long sculpted handles make this piece the focal point of...
Teak
Mid-Century Credenza by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An absolutely stunning credenza designed by Harvey Probber. It's in a dark mahogany, refinished to perfection, accented with polished brass pulls and leg caps. The basket weave doors...
Brass
Mid-Century Credenza by Max Bohme
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning Mid-Century Modern credenza by Max Bohme. Amazing original condition.
Beech
McIntosh Midcentury Credenza
By A.H. MacIntosh & Company
Located in Leiden, NL
Stunning McIntosh teak credenza with integrated tabletop and sliding doors.
Teak
Mid-Century Credenza
Located in Baltimore, MD
Red Lion sideboard or dresser in walnut with polished brass pulls. Two doors flanking four drawers reveal shelved compartments. Impeccably refinished, brass polished and lacquere...
Brass
Unavailable
H 31 in W 134 in D 21 in
Monumentally Scaled Midcentury Credenza Designed by Renzo Rutili, circa 1960
By Johnson Furniture Company, Renzo Rutili
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A monumental walnut credenza designed by Renzo Rutili for the Johnson Furniture Company, circa 1960. The credenza is composed of three separate cabinets and a single four-drawer ches...
Walnut
Unavailable
H 33.25 in W 66 in D 18.25 in
Paul McCobb Credenza, Planner Group Line for Winchendon Furniture, circa 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Madison, WI
Paul McCobb midcentury credenza, media cabinet for the Planner /group line of Winchendon Furniture, circa 1950s. Ideal entertainment center, storage cabinet. Walnut with iconic brass...
Walnut
Midcentury Mahogany Credenza Sideboard with Metal Pulls by G Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Norcross, GA
Stunning midcentury credenza by G Plan. Mahogany with metal pulls. Featuring unique folding doors with a fixed shelf inside. Three drawers all open and close easily. Clean interior. ...
Mahogany
Mid Century Long Credenza Sideboard
Located in Whittier, CA
Here is a large Mid Century credenza. Beautifully crafted, shows off a slight curve on the sides for an atomic look, beautiful geometric carved wood detail on doors and an amazing ...
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Stereo Credenza
By Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our low lux credenza is designed to accept the timeless Yamaha A-S501 integrated amplifier and minimalist Pro-Ject T1 turntable. This compact cabinet is hand crafted of premium venee...
Walnut
Mid-Century Burled Maple Credenza
Located in Stamford, CT
Three panel credenza with shelves and pull outs
Mid century Floating Illuminated Credenza
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Floating illuminated credenza suspended with Lucite joints on a high gloss black lacquered support base. This credenza is illuminated from underneath the cabinets with two different ...
Mid-century Walnut Credenza by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Dorchester, MA
Jens Risom designed this credenza as part of an executive office suite. The handsome walnut case sets a shallow divided drawer above a deep drawer on either side of two shelves conce...
Metal
Mid-Century Rosewood 2 Part Credenza
Located in Bastrop, TX
Mid-century rosewood 2 part credenza. Measures: 77" x 78" x 19" base- 25 high" Remarkable, rare, rosewood, stunning two-piece Petite hutch credenza.
Rosewood
Two-Toned Mid-Century Modern Credenza
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Unique, two-toned Mid-Century Modern credenza in a dark walnut stained oak cabinet with a off-white wash front.
Oak
Broyhill Emphasis Walnut Credenza Mid-Century Modern
By Broyhill
Located in Frederick, MD
This mid-century modern walnut credenza is from the popular Emphasis line by Broyhill.
Walnut
Jens Risom Black Walnut Credenza
By Jens Risom
Located in Accrington, GB
A mid century credenza made by the American Danish designer Jens Risom.
Walnut
McIntosh Teak Mid-Century Sideboard Highboard Credenza
By A.H. MacIntosh & Company
Located in Greater Manchester, GB
McIntosh of Kirkcaldy had a stunning eye for design and used their skills and design prowess to produce some of the most retiring English designs of the Mid Century era. Using new te...
Teak
Mid Century Modern Rosewood Credenza / Bookcase
Located in Akron, OH
Vintage Danish modern rosewood credenza with removable shelving unit. Absolutely stunning rosewood wood grain. Fold down door can be used as desk or bar prep area. Sliding doors have...
Wood, Rosewood
Mid Century Modern Teak Credenza G Plan Fresco
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Small teak credenza by G Plan. It was designed in the 1960s by Victor Bramwell Wilkins for G Plan's Fresco Range. It has original grey baize and wood dividers in the top drawer. The ...
Teak
Mid-Century Italian Marquetry Wood and Parchment Credenza
Located in North Miami, FL
Versatile mid-century Italian sideboard or dresser beautifully crafted in a patchwork marquetry of European walnut and exotic wood veneers with brass draw pulls and goatskin inlay on...
Walnut, Goatskin
Alta Vista Mid Century Walnut Credenza by Lane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W66 D18 H29 Fully restored credenza with six smooth sliding drawers with under drawer pulls and open storage behind the starburst door panel. Shelf inside is stationary and can hand...
Walnut
Vintage Mid Century Walnut Credenza by BP John
Located in San Marcos, CA
For sale is a vintage credenza by BP John circa 1963 in walnut. Credenza features three drawers and one cabinet. Piece has been completely refinished, hardware has been polished. Thi...
Walnut
Amazing Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing walnut med size credenza with chrome drawer pulls by Lane, circa 1970s. Measure: 64" W x 18" D x 26" H.
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Credenza
By John Widdicomb
Located in Morgan, UT
Widdicomb Furniture Asian inspired black lacquered credenza John Widdicomb Furniture, USA, 1980s Measures: 58.5 Wide x 19 Deep x 32.13 High. Hollywood Regency style black la...
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb for Calvin Credenza
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
credenza designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin USA, c 1950s mahogany, leather + brass base credenza: 34” h x 66” w x 19 ¼” d top shelving unit: 48” h x 60” w x 14” d manufacturer’...
Brass
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
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
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.
Antique and vintage credenzas can add an understated touch of grace to your home. These long and sophisticated cabinet-style pieces of furniture can serve a variety of purposes, and they look great too.
In Italy, the credenza was originally a small side table used in religious services. Appropriately, credere in Italian means “to believe.” Credenzas were a place to not only set the food ready for meals, they were also a place to test and taste prepared food for poison before a dish was served to a member of the ruling class. Later, credenza was used to describe a type of versatile narrow side table, typically used for serving food in the home. In form, a credenza has much in common with a sideboard — in fact, the terms credenza and sideboard are used almost interchangeably today.
Credenzas usually have short legs or no legs at all, and can feature drawers and cabinets. And all kinds of iterations of the credenza have seen the light of day over the years, from ornately carved walnut credenzas originating in 16th-century Tuscany to the wealth of Art Deco credenzas — with their polished surfaces and geometric patterns — to the array of innovative modernist interpretations that American furniture maker Milo Baughman created for Directional and Thayer Coggin.
The credenza’s blend of style and functionality led to its widespread use in the 20th century. Mid-century modern credenzas are particularly popular — take a look at Danish furniture designer Arne Vodder’s classic Model 29, for instance, with its reversible sliding doors and elegant drawer pulls. Hans Wegner, another Danish modernist, produced strikingly minimalist credenzas in the 1950s and ’60s, as did influential American designer Florence Knoll. Designers continue to explore new and exciting ways to update this long-loved furnishing.
Owing to its versatility and familiar low-profile form, the credenza remains popular in contemporary homes. Unlike many larger case pieces, credenzas can be placed under windows and in irregularly shaped rooms, such as foyers and entryways. This renders it a useful storage solution. In living rooms, for example, a credenza can be a sleek media console topped with plants and the rare art monographs you’ve been planning to show off. In homes with open floor plans, a credenza can help define multiple living spaces, making it ideal for loft apartments.
Browse a variety of antique and vintage credenzas for sale on 1stDibs to find the perfect fit for your home today.