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Mid-Century Modern English Teak Buffet by McIntosh Furniture
Mid-Century Modern English Teak Buffet by McIntosh Furniture

Mid-Century Modern English Teak Buffet by McIntosh Furniture

By A.H. McIntosh Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful mid-century modern teak buffet crafted in England by McIntosh Furniture. Features clean

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Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Tall Buffet Credenza by Austinsuite
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Tall Buffet Credenza by Austinsuite

Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Tall Buffet Credenza by Austinsuite

By Austinsuite

Located in Los Angeles, CA

maker Austinsuite, available at Mid Century Traders. Known for its mid-century modern design, this piece

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Scandinavian Teak Buffet
Midcentury Scandinavian Teak Buffet

Midcentury Scandinavian Teak Buffet

$2,320Sale Price|20% Off

Midcentury Scandinavian Teak Buffet

Located in Pasadena, TX

Midcentury Scandinavian teak buffet Four spacious drawers for flatware Three cabinets with four

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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Danish Teak Tambour Sideboard
Mid Century Danish Teak Tambour Sideboard

Mid Century Danish Teak Tambour Sideboard

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1960 Mid century danish teak tambour sideboard Measures: W 200 x D 46 x H 87cm.   

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Mid-20th Century Danish Buffets

Materials

Teak

Domino Mobler Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Sliding Door Small Sideboard
Domino Mobler Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Sliding Door Small Sideboard

Domino Mobler Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Sliding Door Small Sideboard

By Domino Møbler

Located in Germantown, MD

Domino Mobler Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Sliding Door Sideboard with two adjustable heights

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Scandinavian G Plan Teak Buffet or Credenza
Midcentury Scandinavian G Plan Teak Buffet or Credenza

Midcentury Scandinavian G Plan Teak Buffet or Credenza

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Troy, MI

circa 1960s medium sized buffet in teak by British maker G Plan. Three narrow top drawers with

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Teak

1960s Teak Falster Style 2-Piece Buffet Hutch Credenza
1960s Teak Falster Style 2-Piece Buffet Hutch Credenza

1960s Teak Falster Style 2-Piece Buffet Hutch Credenza

By Falster Møbelfabrik, Dyrlund, Bernhard Pedersen & Son

Located in Bensalem, PA

Please look at pictures for overall details feel free to email with any questions

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Glass, Teak

1960s Danish Teak Turntable Cabinet - Mid-Century Modern
1960s Danish Teak Turntable Cabinet - Mid-Century Modern

1960s Danish Teak Turntable Cabinet - Mid-Century Modern

Located in Torino, IT

Questo mobile giradischi in teak degli anni Sessanta è un autentico esempio di design danese Mid

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century modern scandinavian cabinet in solid teak by Søborg Møbelfabrik
Mid-Century modern scandinavian cabinet in solid teak by Søborg Møbelfabrik

Mid-Century modern scandinavian cabinet in solid teak by Søborg Møbelfabrik

By Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in Courbevoie, FR

Mid-Century modern scandinavian jealousy cabinet in solid teak by Peter Hvidt et Orla Mølgaard

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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Buffets

Materials

Teak

Two pieces mid century modern hutch/sideboard
Two pieces mid century modern hutch/sideboard

Two pieces mid century modern hutch/sideboard

Located in Montréal, CA

Mid-century modern hutch with clean, well-balanced lines and a strong yet understated presence. The

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Late 20th Century Buffets

Materials

Teak

Sideboard in teak by Aksel Kjersgaard, Denmark - 1960s
Sideboard in teak by Aksel Kjersgaard, Denmark - 1960s

Sideboard in teak by Aksel Kjersgaard, Denmark - 1960s

By Aksel Kjersgaard

Located in Uccle, Bruxelles

Magnificent sideboard attributed to Aksel Kjersgaard in the 1960s in Denmark. This magnificent teak

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Buffets

Materials

Teak

Johannes Andersen U15 Teak Sideboard, Danemark, 1960
Johannes Andersen U15 Teak Sideboard, Danemark, 1960

Johannes Andersen U15 Teak Sideboard, Danemark, 1960

By Johannes Andersen

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Sublime Danish teak sideboard by the famous designer Johannes Andersen for SAMCOM. Composed of two

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Teak

Large Danish Teak Hutch Credenza by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Mobelfabrik
Large Danish Teak Hutch Credenza by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Mobelfabrik

Large Danish Teak Hutch Credenza by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Mobelfabrik

By Johannes Andersen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

striking example of Danish design. Johannes Andersen's name is synonymous with mid-century modern design

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Teak

Danish highboard in Teak and Oak, 1960s Denmark
Danish highboard in Teak and Oak, 1960s Denmark

Danish highboard in Teak and Oak, 1960s Denmark

Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District

functional elegance for which Danish design is renowned. Constructed from warm teak with contrasting oak

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Mid-20th Century Buffets

Materials

Glass, Oak, Teak

Florence Knoll Two-Door Cabinet in Teak-Wood
Florence Knoll Two-Door Cabinet in Teak-Wood

Florence Knoll Two-Door Cabinet in Teak-Wood

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Chicago, IL

Florence Knoll two-door cabinet in Teakwood, Finished on back. Features Notch pulls with chrome details, Four file drawers and Four pencil drawers, and chrome-plated adjustable feet....

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Chrome

Danish Two Piece Credenza w/ Hutch
Danish Two Piece Credenza w/ Hutch

Danish Two Piece Credenza w/ Hutch

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern credenza with floating topper. Simple and handsome design, made of teak veneer

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Teak

Sideboard Anni 60 nordeuropa
Sideboard Anni 60 nordeuropa

Sideboard Anni 60 nordeuropa

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Sideboard vintage di manifattura Nord Europea in legno impiallacciato teak con ante a battente e

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Teak

Sideboard 1960s Northern Europe
Sideboard 1960s Northern Europe

Sideboard 1960s Northern Europe

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Madia vintage di manifattura Nord Europea in legno impiallacciato teak con ante a battente e

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Teak

Sideboard anni '60 Manifattura Nordeuropea da restaurare
Sideboard anni '60 Manifattura Nordeuropea da restaurare

Sideboard anni '60 Manifattura Nordeuropea da restaurare

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Sideboard vintage impiallacciato in legno di teak con cassetti a vista e grande anta a ribalta per

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Teak

Sideboard Anni '60 Manifattura Nordeuropea
Sideboard Anni '60 Manifattura Nordeuropea

Sideboard Anni '60 Manifattura Nordeuropea

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Sideboard vintage impiallacciato in legno di teak con fronte leggermente curvato, presenta tre

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Teak

Sideboard Anni '60 Manifattura Nordeuropea
Sideboard Anni '60 Manifattura Nordeuropea

Sideboard Anni '60 Manifattura Nordeuropea

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Sideboard vintage impiallacciato in legno di teak con maniglie, gambe e profili in tonalità più

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Teak

Sideboard Anni '60 Manifattura G-Plan
Sideboard Anni '60 Manifattura G-Plan

Sideboard Anni '60 Manifattura G-Plan

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Milano, IT

Sideboard vintage impiallacciato in legno di teak con maniglie, in tonalità più scura, presenta

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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Teak

Sideboard anni '60 produzione Fratelli Saporiti
Sideboard anni '60 produzione Fratelli Saporiti

Sideboard anni '60 produzione Fratelli Saporiti

By Fratelli Saporiti

Located in Milano, IT

Mobile sideboard vintage in legno impiallacciato teak con ante scorrevoli e cinque cassetti

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Teak

Meuble bibliothèque de rangement vintage en teck des années 60
Meuble bibliothèque de rangement vintage en teck des années 60

Meuble bibliothèque de rangement vintage en teck des années 60

Located in BESANÇON, FR

Meuble bibliothèque de rangement ou vaisselier anglais vintage des années 60, en teck, sur plinthe pleine, 2 étagères ouvertes et 2 portes avec étagère intérieure en partie basse ave...

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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenza Buffet Sideboard by Johannes Anderson
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenza Buffet Sideboard by Johannes Anderson

Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenza Buffet Sideboard by Johannes Anderson

By Johannes Andersen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An stunning midcentury sideboard by Danish cabinet maker and designer Johannes Andersen. The upper section with oak and baize lined slide trays to the left, adjustable shelves to lef...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Buffet By Kibaek Mobelfabrik
Danish Teak Buffet By Kibaek Mobelfabrik

Danish Teak Buffet By Kibaek Mobelfabrik

By Kibaek Mobelfabrik

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Elevate your space with this stunning mid-century Danish teak buffet, a perfect blend of form and

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Credenza or Buffet Made in Sweden
Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Credenza or Buffet Made in Sweden

Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Credenza or Buffet Made in Sweden

Located in Seattle, WA

Vintage Mid Century Modern credenza or buffet, made in Sweden! A unique and well made piece

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Dresser Buffet Sideboard Manner of Arne Vodder
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Dresser Buffet Sideboard Manner of Arne Vodder

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Dresser Buffet Sideboard Manner of Arne Vodder

Located in Wayne, NJ

Danish Mid-Century Modern teak dresser. Back is unfinished. If you are in the New Jersey , New York

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

1960's Danish Sideboard Buffet of Teak
1960's Danish Sideboard Buffet of Teak

1960's Danish Sideboard Buffet of Teak

Located in Oakland, CA

Scandinavian tall credenza with angled front crafted of old-growth teak with book-matched sliding

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Modern Vintage Credenza Sideboard Buffet by Vanson Danish Style
Mid Century Modern Vintage Credenza Sideboard Buffet by Vanson Danish Style

Mid Century Modern Vintage Credenza Sideboard Buffet by Vanson Danish Style

By Vanson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Discover the Mid Century Modern Vintage Credenza Sideboard Buffet by Vanson— a beautiful piece of

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak, Walnut

Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Credenza / Sideboard by G Plan
Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Credenza / Sideboard by G Plan

Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Credenza / Sideboard by G Plan

By Victor Wilkins, G Plan Furniture

Located in Gardiner, NY

Authentic vintage mid century modern teak credenza / sideboard / console / buffet / server

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

William Watting Teak & Brass Highbiard/ Buffet Cabinet for Fristho, 1950 Denmark
William Watting Teak & Brass Highbiard/ Buffet Cabinet for Fristho, 1950 Denmark

William Watting Teak & Brass Highbiard/ Buffet Cabinet for Fristho, 1950 Denmark

By Fristho, William Watting

Located in The Hague, NL

Mid- Century modern period side-board or other words buffet cabinet designed by William Watting and

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Square Buffet Italian Midcentury Design Solid Teak Black Laminate Brown Cabinet
Square Buffet Italian Midcentury Design Solid Teak Black Laminate Brown Cabinet

Square Buffet Italian Midcentury Design Solid Teak Black Laminate Brown Cabinet

By Stildomus

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Square buffet Italian midcentury design solid teak black laminate brown, with internal and external

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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Laminate, Teak

Danish Buffet Topper
Danish Buffet Topper

Danish Buffet Topper

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Low media cabinet with sliding glass doors and teak shelves in a teak wood case. Over four feet

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen buffet sideboard scandinavian design danish
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen buffet sideboard scandinavian design danish

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen buffet sideboard scandinavian design danish

By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

. Solid teak structure, magnificent straight tail assembly on the sides. Composed of a column of 5 drawers

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid Century Modern Bar Buffet in Teak
Danish Mid Century Modern Bar Buffet in Teak

Danish Mid Century Modern Bar Buffet in Teak

Located in Hudson, NY

A Danish mid century modern buffet in teak. A central drop front reveals a mirrored bar area with a

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Mirror, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Rockabilly Teak Buffet with Hand-Painted Pattern, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Rockabilly Teak Buffet with Hand-Painted Pattern, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Rockabilly Teak Buffet with Hand-Painted Pattern, 1950s

Located in Warsaw, PL

This little credenza was manufactured in Scandinavia during the 1950s. It was finished in teak and

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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Teak

Teak Sideboard buffet credenza by Hans Wegner mid century danish modern
Teak Sideboard buffet credenza by Hans Wegner mid century danish modern

Teak Sideboard buffet credenza by Hans Wegner mid century danish modern

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Boise, ID

such an under rated design this piece does disassemble easily which makes it easy to transport great vintage condition

Category

Vintage 1960s Buffets

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Design Danish Sideboard Buffet, from the 1960s
Mid Century Design Danish Sideboard Buffet, from the 1960s

Mid Century Design Danish Sideboard Buffet, from the 1960s

Located in London, GB

Impressive design sideboard in teak; with two sliding doors on the upper part, three drawers in the

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Mid-20th Century French Scandinavian Modern Buffets

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Credenza Buffet By Skovby Bow Front
Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Credenza Buffet By Skovby Bow Front

Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Credenza Buffet By Skovby Bow Front

By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1

Located in Atlanta, GA

Outstanding teak veneer credenza or buffet by Skovby. Bow front design. Original label at the back

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Inspired Handcrafted Teak Buffet with Brass Top and Details
Midcentury Inspired Handcrafted Teak Buffet with Brass Top and Details

Midcentury Inspired Handcrafted Teak Buffet with Brass Top and Details

By Christopher Allen

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Inspired by the classic midcentury, this solid teak buffet is perfectly suited for a modern

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Danish Teak Credenza by Skovby
Midcentury Danish Teak Credenza by Skovby

Midcentury Danish Teak Credenza by Skovby

By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1

Located in Norcross, GA

Outstanding Danish teak veneer credenza by Skovby. Left side cabinet comes with two drawers. The

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak Sideboard by Nordic
Danish Modern Teak Sideboard by Nordic

Danish Modern Teak Sideboard by Nordic

Located in New London, CT

Later 21st Century Danish modern style teak server made by Nordic Furniture of Ontario Canada

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Late 20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Teak

Brown Highboard Teak Danish Design, 1960s
Brown Highboard Teak Danish Design, 1960s

Brown Highboard Teak Danish Design, 1960s

Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie

Original 1960s-1970s highboard - the Danish design, covered with teak veneer. It has a spacious

Category

Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Teak

P. Westergaard Highboard Teak, 1970s Danish Design Vintage
P. Westergaard Highboard Teak, 1970s Danish Design Vintage

P. Westergaard Highboard Teak, 1970s Danish Design Vintage

By P. Westergaard Møbelfabrik

Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie

teak veneer. There are seven practical shelves in the interior. The furniture also has two spacious

Category

Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Teak

Midcentury G Plan Teak Highboard Credenza with Secretary or Bar
Midcentury G Plan Teak Highboard Credenza with Secretary or Bar

Midcentury G Plan Teak Highboard Credenza with Secretary or Bar

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Norcross, GA

Mid-Century Modern versatile high board by G Plan. Featuring a sliding door and a small drop down

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Teak

Large Teak Sideboard by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
Large Teak Sideboard by Cees Braakman for Pastoe

Large Teak Sideboard by Cees Braakman for Pastoe

By Cees Braakman

Located in New York, NY

Credenza designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe's "Made to Measure" series in 1964. Comprised of teak

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Sideboard of the Years 60's Compass Feet
Sideboard of the Years 60's Compass Feet

Sideboard of the Years 60's Compass Feet

Located in Berlin, DE

Small piece of furniture ideal in a child's room or as an occasional piece of furniture. It dates from the 60's and offers a very nice design.

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Vintage 1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Teak

Hans Wegner Double Sideboard, Model RY20
Hans Wegner Double Sideboard, Model RY20

Hans Wegner Double Sideboard, Model RY20

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Atlanta, GA

This model RY20 from the premier Danish designer, Hans Wegner, is a spectacular example of the Danish modern movement. The craftsmanship is extraordinary with the vertical stay exten...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Danish Cabinet Storage Cabinet Teak Sideboard Hutch Buffet
Mid-Century Danish Cabinet Storage Cabinet Teak Sideboard Hutch Buffet

Mid-Century Danish Cabinet Storage Cabinet Teak Sideboard Hutch Buffet

Located in Asheville, NC

This mid-century Danish cabinet is extraordinary, a tall and gorgeous example of the quality and

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Cane, Teak

Danish Teak Highboard Buffet by Hvidt & Mølgaard 60s
Danish Teak Highboard Buffet by Hvidt & Mølgaard 60s

Danish Teak Highboard Buffet by Hvidt & Mølgaard 60s

By Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in St-Brais, JU

A modular set by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen. Made of solid teak wood by Søborg Møbelfabrik

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

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Mid Century Teak Buffet For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mid century teak buffet you’re looking for. A mid century teak buffet — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century teak buffet, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A mid century teak buffet is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. A well-made mid century teak buffet has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Cees Braakman, Arne Vodder and UMS Pastoe are consistently popular.

How Much is a Mid Century Teak Buffet?

The average selling price for a mid century teak buffet at 1stDibs is $2,749, while they’re typically $672 on the low end and $20,000 for the highest priced.

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

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.

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. 

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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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.