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Milo Baughman Credenza Lucite

Lovely Milo Baughman Style Lattice Front Aluminum Edge Credenza Mid Century
Lovely Milo Baughman Style Lattice Front Aluminum Edge Credenza Mid Century

Lovely Milo Baughman Style Lattice Front Aluminum Edge Credenza Mid Century

$2,600Sale Price|20% Off

H 28.5 in W 76 in D 18.25 in

Lovely Milo Baughman Style Lattice Front Aluminum Edge Credenza Mid Century

By Milo Baughman

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Lovely Milo Baughman-style white lacquered credenza cabinet. Asian-inspired lattice relief detailed

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Lucite, Wood

Vintage MCM to Modern Rosewood Buffet Credenza Lucite Legs Attr Bernhardt Flair
Vintage MCM to Modern Rosewood Buffet Credenza Lucite Legs Attr Bernhardt Flair

Vintage MCM to Modern Rosewood Buffet Credenza Lucite Legs Attr Bernhardt Flair

By Flair, Milo Baughman, Bernhardt

Located in Topeka, KS

Fabulous vintage Mid-Century Modern to modern Rosewood buffet or credenza with Lucite legs & chrome

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

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Metal, Chrome

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Milo Baughman Lucite Leg Credenza
Milo Baughman Lucite Leg Credenza

Milo Baughman Lucite Leg Credenza

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H 36 in W 64.5 in D 15.5 in

Milo Baughman Lucite Leg Credenza

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Highland, IN

A strikingly beautiful minimalist design by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, this credenza has a

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Lucite, Wood

Milo Baughman Credenza
Milo Baughman Credenza

Milo Baughman Credenza

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H 36.38 in W 64.5 in D 15.63 in

Milo Baughman Credenza

By Milo Baughman

Located in Dallas, TX

White lacquer, glass top, Lucite legs with chrome detail.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Chrome

Milo Baughman Credenza / Server
Milo Baughman Credenza / Server

Milo Baughman Credenza / Server

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H 35.5 in W 64.5 in D 15.75 in

Milo Baughman Credenza / Server

By Milo Baughman

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A satin bone white credenza with plate glass upper shelve,four side drawers ,one door with a

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Vintage 1970s American Modern Credenzas

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Chrome

Smoked Lucite Credenza By Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin
Smoked Lucite Credenza By Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin

Smoked Lucite Credenza By Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin

By Milo Baughman

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Smoked lucite and high gloss white enamel credenza by MILO BAUGHMAN for THAYER COGGIN.

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Vintage 1970s American Credenzas

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Chrome

Lucite, Walnut, and Rosewood Credenza in the manner of Milo Baughman, 1960s
Lucite, Walnut, and Rosewood Credenza in the manner of Milo Baughman, 1960s

Lucite, Walnut, and Rosewood Credenza in the manner of Milo Baughman, 1960s

By Milo Baughman

Located in Hamburg, PA

from an estate this Milo Baughman cabinet is made of Walnut, Rosewood, and Lucite panels. It is

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Chrome

Vintage Contemporary Signed Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Lucite Credenza
Vintage Contemporary Signed Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Lucite Credenza

Vintage Contemporary Signed Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Lucite Credenza

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fantastic vintage Contemporary credenza. Made by the iconic Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin

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Late 20th Century North American Credenzas

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Lucite, Lacquer

Rare Milo Baughman Lacquered and Lucite Credenza for Thayer Coggin
Rare Milo Baughman Lacquered and Lucite Credenza for Thayer Coggin

Rare Milo Baughman Lacquered and Lucite Credenza for Thayer Coggin

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designer: Milo Baughman. Manufacturer: Thayer Coggin. Period/Style: Mid-Century Modern. Country

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Lucite, Wood

Faux Burl and Lucite Credenza Buffet Sideboard Dresser Chrome
Faux Burl and Lucite Credenza Buffet Sideboard Dresser Chrome

Faux Burl and Lucite Credenza Buffet Sideboard Dresser Chrome

By Milo Baughman

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage faux burl and Lucite sided credenza, buffet, sideboard or dresser with original chrome

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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Credenzas

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Lucite

Milo Baughman Style Credenza or Sideboard, 1970s
Milo Baughman Style Credenza or Sideboard, 1970s

Milo Baughman Style Credenza or Sideboard, 1970s

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H 30.32 in W 59.45 in D 19.69 in

Milo Baughman Style Credenza or Sideboard, 1970s

By Milo Baughman

Located in Antwerp, BE

Milo Baughman Style credenza sideboard. Burl maple and brass finish. Excellent condition, Vintage

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Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Sideboards

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Brass

1960s Op to Pop White Lacquer with Chrome and Lucite Six-Drawer Dresser Credenza
1960s Op to Pop White Lacquer with Chrome and Lucite Six-Drawer Dresser Credenza

1960s Op to Pop White Lacquer with Chrome and Lucite Six-Drawer Dresser Credenza

By Verner Panton, Milo Baughman

Located in Miami, FL

chrome banding, all in a white lacquer with full length Lucite supports. With three long drawers and

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Lacquer and Lucite Sideboard Credenza
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Lacquer and Lucite Sideboard Credenza

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Lacquer and Lucite Sideboard Credenza

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Minimal and chic, Mid-Century Modern, sideboard or credenza by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Lucite, Lacquer

Mid-Century Hammered Patchwork Copper and Lucite Credenza or Sideboard, 1970s
Mid-Century Hammered Patchwork Copper and Lucite Credenza or Sideboard, 1970s

Mid-Century Hammered Patchwork Copper and Lucite Credenza or Sideboard, 1970s

By Milo Baughman, Paul Evans

Located in Miami, FL

and Milo Baughman era furniture designs. The door pulls are lucite and original to the unit and open

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Copper

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Lacquer and Lucite Credenza
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Lacquer and Lucite Credenza

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Lacquer and Lucite Credenza

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Denton, TX

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Lacquer and Lucite credenza. Refinished in pure satin white lacquer

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Lucite, Wood, Acrylic, Paint

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Lacquer and Smoke Lucite Credenza
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Lacquer and Smoke Lucite Credenza

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Lacquer and Smoke Lucite Credenza

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin white lacquered wood credenza with smoke Lucite slab legs. Color

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Lucite, Lacquer

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Lucite and Lacquer Credenza
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Lucite and Lacquer Credenza

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Lucite and Lacquer Credenza

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Lucite and Lacquer Credenza This credenza measures

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Lucite, Wood, Lacquer

Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Faux Burl Wood Floating Credenza
Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Faux Burl Wood Floating Credenza

Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Faux Burl Wood Floating Credenza

By Milo Baughman

Located in Redding, CT

Milo Baughman style Mid-Century faux burl wood floating credenza with Lucite legs. This dramatic

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Chrome

Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Space Age Credenza
Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Space Age Credenza

Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Space Age Credenza

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H 36.25 in W 63.75 in D 15.75 in

Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Space Age Credenza

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Denton, TX

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin 1970s.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Acrylic, Lucite, Wood, Paint

Milo Baughman Lacquered Credenza with Lucite Sides, Circa 1970s
Milo Baughman Lacquered Credenza with Lucite Sides, Circa 1970s

Milo Baughman Lacquered Credenza with Lucite Sides, Circa 1970s

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Peabody, MA

White lacquered four door credenza with lucite side panels by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Glass, Lucite, Wood

White and Chrome Octagon Modern Sideboard or Cabinet with Lucite Legs
White and Chrome Octagon Modern Sideboard or Cabinet with Lucite Legs

White and Chrome Octagon Modern Sideboard or Cabinet with Lucite Legs

By Karl Springer, Milo Baughman

Located in Houston, TX

Stunning octagon shaped credenza with thick Lucite legs and chrome accents. The sideboard or

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Vintage 1970s American Modern Credenzas

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Chrome

Vintage Lucite Credenza by Milo Baughman
Vintage Lucite Credenza by Milo Baughman

Vintage Lucite Credenza by Milo Baughman

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H 36 in W 66 in D 16 in

Vintage Lucite Credenza by Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Completely restored and lacquered Milo Baughman credenza, circa 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Lacquer, Lucite

Milo Baughman Rosewood and Lucite Credenza
Milo Baughman Rosewood and Lucite Credenza

Milo Baughman Rosewood and Lucite Credenza

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H 32 in W 66 in D 16.5 in

Milo Baughman Rosewood and Lucite Credenza

By Milo Baughman

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage rosewood and Lucite credenza professionally restored.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Lucite, Rosewood

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Lucite Credenza Mid-Century Modern
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Lucite Credenza Mid-Century Modern

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Lucite Credenza Mid-Century Modern

By Milo Baughman

Located in Boise, ID

such a classic design great vintage condition with minor wear consistent with age and use see photos for blemishes crazing to the lacquer etc. but overall the piece is a sh...

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Lucite

Milo Baughman Lacquer and Lucite Credenza
Milo Baughman Lacquer and Lucite Credenza

Milo Baughman Lacquer and Lucite Credenza

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H 36 in W 64.5 in D 15.75 in

Milo Baughman Lacquer and Lucite Credenza

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Milo Baughman credenza recently restored in linen white lacquer with smoke lucite sides. The

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Vintage 1970s American Credenzas

Mid Century Modern White Lacquer and Lucite Credenza
Mid Century Modern White Lacquer and Lucite Credenza

Mid Century Modern White Lacquer and Lucite Credenza

By Milo Baughman

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

White lacquer credenza featuring lucite side panels and knobs on each of the four doors. This

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Vintage 1970s American Modern Credenzas

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Lacquer, Lucite

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Materials: Plastic Furniture

Arguably the world’s most ubiquitous man-made material, plastic has impacted nearly every industry. In contemporary spaces, new and vintage plastic furniture is quite popular and its use pairs well with a range of design styles.

From the Italian lighting artisans at Fontana Arte to venturesome Scandinavian modernists such as Verner Panton, who created groundbreaking interiors as much as he did seating — see his revolutionary Panton chair — to contemporary multidisciplinary artists like Faye Toogood, furniture designers have been pushing the boundaries of plastic forever.

When The Graduate's Mr. McGuire proclaimed, “There’s a great future in plastics,” it was more than a laugh line. The iconic quote is an allusion both to society’s reliance on and its love affair with plastic. Before the material became an integral part of our lives — used in everything from clothing to storage to beauty and beyond — people relied on earthly elements for manufacturing, a process as time-consuming as it was costly.

Soon after American inventor John Wesley Hyatt created celluloid, which could mimic luxury products like tortoiseshell and ivory, production hit fever pitch, and the floodgates opened for others to explore plastic’s full potential. The material altered the history of design — mid-century modern legends Charles and Ray Eames, Joe Colombo and Eero Saarinen regularly experimented with plastics in the development of tables and chairs, and today plastic furnishings and decorative objects are seen as often indoors as they are outside.

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Finding the Right Credenzas for You

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.

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