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Modern Display Credenza

Modern Founders Furniture Company Danish Teak Credenza With Display
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid Century Modern teak Danish credenza with display by Founders Furniture Company. Two bottom
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Mid-20th Century European Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Falster Danish Teak Credenza with Display Top
By Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern Danish teak credenza with display top by Falster. Two doors conceal adjustable
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Mid-20th Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Credenza Sideboard Display Cabinet, ARCA Milano, Guglielmo Urlich attributed
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Midcentury credenza sideboard with label ARCA- Via Montenapoleone- Milano, Guglielmo Urlich
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Glass Display Cases, a Pair
By Paul McCobb
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1960s A matched pair of midcentury modern walnut and glass display cases. These were likely
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Glass, Laminate, Walnut

H.P. Hansen Teak Credenza with Hutch
By H.P. Hansen
Located in Toledo, OH
H.P. Hansen Teak Credenza with Hutch, circa 1960s. Scandinavian Style. Danish modern credenza and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Glass, Teak

H.P. Hansen Teak Credenza with Hutch
H.P. Hansen Teak Credenza with Hutch
$7,900
H 57.5 in W 86 in D 20 in
Display Console Sereno No59, Contemporary Wooden Design by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Display Console Sereno No59, Contemporary Wooden Design by Joel Escalona — Sereno Collection
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Display Console Sereno No48, Solid Wood Contemporary Piece by NONO
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Display Console Sereno No48, Solid Wood Contemporary Piece by NONO Sereno Collection Design by
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Display Console Sereno No48, Solid Wood Contemporary Piece by NONO
Display Console Sereno No48, Solid Wood Contemporary Piece by NONO
$11,590 / item
H 18.12 in W 78.75 in D 15.75 in
Wooden Display Console Sereno No37, Minimalist Geometry by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Wooden Display Console Sereno No37, Minimalist Geometry by Joel Escalona — Sereno Collection
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Display Console in Solid Wood, Sereno No26 Contemporary by NONO
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Display Console in Solid Wood, Sereno No26 Contemporary by NONO Sereno Collection Design by Joel
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Display Console in Solid Wood, Sereno No26 Contemporary by NONO
Display Console in Solid Wood, Sereno No26 Contemporary by NONO
$11,590 / item
H 18.12 in W 78.75 in D 15.75 in
1990s ARCO / Poliform Cabinet in Cherry Wood with Glass Display Case 96x30x22
By Arco, Poliform
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an ARCO / Poliform sideboard or credenza in Cherry, acquired by the original
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1990s Dutch Modern Credenzas

Materials

Glass, Cherry

Walnut mid century modern two-part hutch credenza display cabinet glass doors
By Broyhill Brasilia, American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Walmart mid-century modern sculpted two part hutch display cabinet credenza china cabinet.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Acyclic and Glass Light Up Display Sideboard or Credenza With Shelve
By Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
1970s mid-century modern lucite sideboard with glass interior shelves, glass top and transparent
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Acrylic, Wood

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Swedish Display Cabinet Credenza
Located in New York, NY
Handsome teak cabinet with illuminated interior. Note the exotic rosewood handles. Please contact for location.
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Teak

Swedish Display Cabinet Credenza
Swedish Display Cabinet Credenza
H 36 in W 70.25 in D 17.5 in
Paul McCobb Calvin Group Two-Piece Credenza - Display
By Paul McCobb
Located in Hudson, NY
A Paul McCobb Calvin Group two-piece Credenza - display in excellent condition.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Teak Danish Modern Credenza / China Cabinet / Display Cabinet
Located in Fulton, CA
Unusual form in this two piece teak Danish Modern Credenza or display cabinet. Exceptional original
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Glass, Teak

Mid Century Modern Librenza Credenza Sideboard Display Cabinet by G Plan Danish
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An iconic piece of G Plan furniture from the Librenza range of furniture. A fantastic piece for various uses but originally used as a drinks cabinet. This piece would look great in a...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Grete Jalk Danish Midcentury Teak Credenza with Upper Display Cabinet
By Grete Jalk
Located in Milford, NH
A sleek design midcentury teak credenza by Danish designer Grete Jalk (1920-2006) with a removable
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Glass, Teak

1960s Danish Modern Teak Display Cabinet
Located in Charleston, SC
Lovely vintage Mid Century Modern teak bookcase/display or media console with sliding glass doors
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Glass, Teak

Cuban Mahogany & Glass Display Cabinet Credenza John Keal 'Attr.' Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This John Keal attributed display cabinet was a first for us. We probably won't see another again
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Dyrlund Danish Modern Teak China Cabinet with Lighted Display
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son, Dyrlund
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Two-piece Danish modern teak china cabinet with lighted display. The china cabinet by Dyrlund
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak, Glass

Scandinavian Danish Modern Teak China Cabinet Display Case Sideboard
Located in West Hartford, CT
Mid-Century Modern China cabinet and buffet featuring four centre drawers, shelved storage on both
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Glass, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Teak Tambour Credenza with Floating Shelf
Located in Harlingen, TX
A vintage Mid-Century Modern teak credenza with upper display shelf. This unique compact piece is
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Danish Modern Display Cabinet Bookcase - Svend Age Madsen - Falster
By Falster Møbelfabrik, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Decatur, GA
Spectacular midcentury Danish modern teak display cabinet bookcase. Sliding glass doors. Excellent
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Danish Modern Tambour Doors w/ Display Top Designed by Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk
Located in Las Vegas, NV
that we will provide; a copy of both for the credenza and top. Credenza Purchased in 1962 Display
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Glass, Teak

MCM Danish modern Rosewood Low Media Cabinet or Bookshelf display Case. By faaru
By Faarup Møbelfabrik
Located in Las Vegas, NV
MCM Danish modern Rosewood Low Media Cabinet or Bookshelf display Case. By faarup mobelfabrik Need
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

Mid-Century style wooden display case, 1950s
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This elegant 1950s Mid-Century style wooden display case represents an example of mid-century
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mid-Century style wooden display case, 1950s
Mid-Century style wooden display case, 1950s
H 45.28 in W 48.82 in D 8.67 in
Display furniture unique piece in curved wood, 1980s
Located in Parma, IT
Sculpture display cabinet made of curved ash wood, one-of-a-kind piece of 1980s Italian production
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Credenzas

Materials

Ash, Bentwood

Classic Burled Server or Display Cabinet by Founders
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Beautiful server or display cabinet manufactured by Founders. Elegant burled, quilted maple, four
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Sideboard with Display Topper by Broyhill Emphasis
By Broyhill
Located in Trenton, NJ
details vintage dark walnut finish, clean modern lines, and spacious storage options perfect for any
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Display Case / Topper in Teak by Bernhard Pederson, Denmark, c. 1960's
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Deland, FL
multitude of design backdrops from Mid-Century Modern to Contemporary to Minimalism. Make it yours today and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Teak

Mid Century Modern Credenza Hutch Display Cabinet Dry Bar
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Embrace the timeless elegance of Mid Century Modern design with this Credenza and Display Hutch
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Vintage 1980s American Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Breakfront China Display Cabinet Sideboard Credenza Bookcase
Located in West Hartford, CT
Iconic, true Mid-Century Modern period piece where top as pierced Lattice work wooden sliders that
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Walnut Credenza or Display Cabinet
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Atlanta, GA
Midcentury walnut credenza or display cabinet with a geometric carved door, design attributed to
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drexel Sirocco Blonde China Cabinet Credenza Display
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern two-piece China cabinet by Drexel Furniture. Item features marked
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Mid-20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mid Century Modern Librenza Credenza Buffet Sideboard Display Cabinet by G Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An iconic piece of G plan furniture from the Librenza range of furniture. A fantastic piece for varius uses but originally used as a drinks cabinet. This piece would look great in ...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Teak

Hans Wegner Danish Teak Glass Display Sideboard Credenza
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Oakland, CA
natural oil finish, the credenza highlights the rich wood tones and grains. It is in excellent condition
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Credenza with Display Topper by Stanley
By Distinctive Furniture By Stanley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage Stanley credenza features decorative marquetry, unique design details and plenty of
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

'Brasilia' by Broyhill Premiere Credenza and Illuminated Display, 1960s, Signed
By Broyhill, Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This refinished 1960s 'Brasilia' by Broyhill Premiere credenza with illuminated display cabinet
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Rare 3 Bubble Glass Doors Mid-Century Modern Bookcase Wall Unit Display Cabinet
By Paul McCobb, American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut bubble glass display cabinet. Stunning condition vitrine with three
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Rosewood China Cabinet Sideboard Display Case by Skovby Denmark 1960’s
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in New York, NY
. The interior is fitted with the original factory light sockets ( all working ) which creates a display
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

Herman Miller Relay Credenza and Glass Display Hutch by Geoff Hollington SALE
By Herman Miller, Geoff Hollington
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage credenza with display hutch model DB420 from the Herman Miller Relay Office series by
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Petite Credenza and Buffet China Cabinet Display by DUX for Smaller Rooms
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in South Charleston, WV
divider, single use as a mixed buffet and credenza or split the two modular components for multiple use in
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

Materials

Teak

Buffet with Glass Display Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
A great Mid Century Modern credenza with a display cabinet. The display cabinet has a drop-down
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Teak

Buffet with Glass Display Cabinet
Buffet with Glass Display Cabinet
H 67.5 in W 70.5 in D 51.6 in
Mid-Century Modern Tall Teak Credenza, circa 1960
Located in BOSTON, MA
A smaller scale Danish Mid-Century Modern teak credenza displaying three doors with interior
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Long Danish Modern Low Teak Credenza, circa 1960
Located in BOSTON, MA
A Danish Mid-Century Modern low teak credenza displaying beautifully grained teak, three sliding
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Rare Henry Glass "Cylindra" Display Cabinet
By Henry Glass
Located in Atlanta, GA
1960s sculptural display cabinet in walnut designed by Henry Glass for his "Cylindra" line
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

1960s Bow Front Teak Sideboard With Display
Located in Atlanta, GA
1960s bow front teak credenza/sideboard with removable display top from Denmark.Base has 4 drawers
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Glass, Teak

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Sideboard in Carved Oak with Turned Legs, Spain, 1940s
$7,410
H 35.83 in W 60.63 in D 20.08 in
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Located in Miami, FL
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By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
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By De Coene Frères
Located in Antwerp, BE
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Late 20th Century French Brutalist Console Tables

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French 70's Brutalist Style Console Table
$2,740
H 33.47 in W 55.12 in D 13.78 in
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Located in Brussels, BE
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Metal

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Antique Wrought Iron Gate Pediment
$1,979
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Modern Display Credenza For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal modern display credenza for your home. Each modern display credenza for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, glass and hardwood. There are many kinds of the modern display credenza you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each modern display credenza bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made modern display credenza has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by American of Martinsville, Brown Saltman and Distinctive Furniture By Stanley are consistently popular.

How Much is a Modern Display Credenza?

A modern display credenza can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,200, while the lowest priced sells for $900 and the highest can go for as much as $9,875.

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.

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