$4,200 / item
H 24 in W 16 in D 84 in
Douglas Vinyl Record Storage Cabinet / Credenza Walnut Mid-Century Modern Shelf
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
This walnut beauty is the perfect way to showcase your records, 84" long x 16" deep x 24" tall
Walnut
$6,800 / item
H 35 in W 62 in D 22 in
Audio Storage Credenza for Vinyl Records Walnut Wood with Black Steel Base
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
The Max Audio Storage Credenza has sleek lines and modern use of traditional joinery to act as an
Steel
52" Unison Vinyl Record Storage Stand in Natural Walnut
By Matt Richmond, Blake Tovin
Located in Nyack, NY
An all-in-one solution, Unison combines both audio gear and record storage into a beautifully
Leather, Walnut
24" Unison Vinyl Record Storage Stand in Natural Walnut
By Andrew Forseth, Blake Tovin, Matt Richmond
Located in Nyack, NY
An all-in-one solution, Unison combines both audio gear and record storage into a beautifully
Leather, Walnut
Oak Slatted Credenza / Sideboard With Record Player Hatch
Located in Portland, OR
Solid wood credenza / sideboard with slatted screen doors in white oak built by Material in
Oak
Unison for Sonos Vinyl Record Storage Stand in Natural Walnut
By Andrew Forseth, Blake Tovin, Matt Richmond
Located in Nyack, NY
An all-in-one solution, the 38" Unison Record Stand combines both audio gear and record storage
Leather, Walnut
Unison for Sonos Vinyl Record Storage Stand in Natural Walnut
By Andrew Forseth, Matt Richmond, Blake Tovin
Located in Nyack, NY
An all-in-one solution, the 24" unison record stand combines both audio gear and record storage
Leather, Walnut
Unison for Sonos Vinyl Record Storage Stand in Natural Walnut
By Blake Tovin, Andrew Forseth, Matt Richmond
Located in Nyack, NY
An all in one solution, the 52" Unison Record stand combines both audio gear and record storage
Leather, Walnut
$2,956Sale Price|20% Off
H 31 in W 72.5 in D 17.5 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenza Bar/Record Cabinet, Uk Import
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern credenza bar/record cabinet. UK Import. Dimensions. 72 1/2 W ; 17 1/2
Wood
$1,295
H 72 in W 36 in D 16 in
Vintage Mid Century2 Piece Walnut Hutch Or Record Cabinet Credenza From Belgium
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid Century Modern 2 Piece Walnut Hutch Or Record Cabinet Credenza From Belgium Dimensions
Walnut
$5,750
H 23.625 in W 79.875 in D 19.25 in
Custom Martin Visser Floating Wenge Wall Mount Credenza w/ Record Player Cabinet
By 't Spectrum, Martin Visser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century floating wall mount credenza by the iconic and innovative designer Martin Visser
Glass, Wood, Wenge
$2,300 / item
H 20.5 in W 14 in D 67 in
HIFI Vinyl LP Storage Bench / Record Shelf Mid-Century Modern Walnut Pete Deeble
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
This bench is the ideal solution to having records sitting all over your house and no place to sit
Walnut
$1,795
H 30 in W 30 in D 18 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Record Cabinet or Credenza in style of George Nelson
Located in Seattle, WA
This vintage mid-century modern record cabinet credenza, reminiscent of George Nelson’s iconic
Plastic
$1,836Sale Price|20% Off
H 32 in W 39 in D 17 in
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Record Media Cabinet or Credenza. UK Import
Located in Seattle, WA
Mid-century Danish Modern rosewood cabinet in style of Kai Kristiansen, manufactured in Denmark with adjustable shelf, with two sliding doors, raised on tapered legs. Cabinet could b...
Rosewood
$2,136
H 16.74 in W 35.44 in D 17.33 in
Mid Century Danish Record Cabinet Small Sideboard Credenza C.1960
Located in London, GB
Mid Century Danish Record Cabinet Small Sideboard Credenza C.1960 Brazilian rosewood. Finished on
Wood
Unavailable
H 25.75 in W 33.75 in D 15.75 in
DANISH Mid Century MODERN Tambour Door Credenza / Vinyl Record STORAGE
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Tambour Door Jr. Credenza / Vinyl Storage Cabinet, c. 1960's. This
Teak
Credenza Record Cabinet for Vinyl LPs and Audio/Visual Storage
By Atocha Design
Located in New York, NY
Atocha design references midcentury album storage and Hi-Fi style, but is updated for the needs of
Brass
Unavailable
H 26 in W 72 in D 16 in
Black Ash Carter Credenza 2.0 Vinyl Record Storage Case by Swell Studio
By Mike White
Located in Saugerties, NY
Custom modern blackened ash storage case to house a vinyl record collection of over 400 records
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Stye Record Cabinet
By Drake Stuedemann
Located in Seneca, IL
Designed and crafted at our Chicago studio, the HiFi Record Cabinet is a must-have home for your
Walnut
Handcrafted Midcentury Stye Turntable and Record Cabinet
By Drake Stuedemann
Located in Seneca, IL
midcentury record cabinet is designed to house your equipment and records in one place. With long curving
Walnut
Vintage Mid Century Tambour Record Cabinet by Dillingham
By Merton Gershun
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is an amazing tambour record cabinet in walnut by Merton Gershun for Dillingham. Tambour doors
Walnut
Unavailable
H 20.5 in W 64 in D 18 in
Mid Century Wall Mounted Media Record Audio Cabinet after Jens Risom
By Knoll, Jens Risom, Dunbar Furniture, Harvey Probber
Located in Framingham, MA
this walnut look like nicely aged. Moveable shelves - record storage; drawers - it has many uses. The
Walnut
Unavailable
H 16 in W 2 in D 12 in
Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
"The Coffee Table Console Book" Purveyors, Curators, Restorers of fine authentic vintage stereo consoles from all around the world. Featuring fine furniture restorers and electronic...
Paper
Unavailable
H 16 in W 2 in D 12 in
Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
"The Coffee Table Console Book" Purveyors, Curators, Restorers of fine authentic vintage stereo consoles from all around the world. Featuring fine furniture restorers and electronic...
Paper
Unavailable
H 16 in W 2 in D 12 in
Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
"The Coffee Table Console Book" Purveyors, Curators, Restorers of fine authentic vintage stereo consoles from all around the world. Featuring fine furniture restorers and electronic...
Paper
Unavailable
H 16 in W 2 in D 12 in
Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
"The Coffee Table Console Book" Purveyors, Curators, Restorers of fine authentic vintage stereo consoles from all around the world. Featuring fine furniture restorers and electronic...
Paper
Unavailable
H 16 in W 2 in D 12 in
Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
"The Coffee Table Console Book" Purveyors, Curators, Restorers of fine authentic vintage stereo consoles from all around the world. Featuring fine furniture restorers and electronic...
Paper
Unavailable
H 16 in W 2 in D 12 in
Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
"The Coffee Table Console Book" Purveyors, Curators, Restorers of fine authentic vintage stereo consoles from all around the world. Featuring fine furniture restorers and electronic...
Paper
Unavailable
H 16 in W 2 in D 12 in
Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
"The Coffee Table Console Book" Purveyors, Curators, Restorers of fine authentic vintage stereo consoles from all around the world. Featuring fine furniture restorers and electronic...
Paper
Unavailable
H 16 in W 2 in D 12 in
Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
"The Coffee Table Console Book" Purveyors, Curators, Restorers of fine authentic vintage stereo consoles from all around the world. Featuring fine furniture restorers and electronic...
Paper
Unavailable
H 16 in W 2 in D 12 in
Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
"The Coffee Table Console Book" Purveyors, Curators, Restorers of fine authentic vintage stereo consoles from all around the world. Featuring fine furniture restorers and electronic...
Paper
Unavailable
H 16 in W 2 in D 12 in
Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
"The Coffee Table Console Book" Purveyors, Curators, Restorers of fine authentic vintage stereo consoles from all around the world. Featuring fine furniture restorers and electronic...
Paper
Rosewood Danish Modern Credenza Stereo Record Cabinet
Located in Fairfield, ME
An absolutely stunning low profile rosewood credenza in superlative condition. The perfect form and
Unavailable
H 37 in W 51.38 in D 20.75 in
Record Cabinet Open/Close Credenza for Analog Stereo LPs, Vinyl Media Sideboard
By Atocha Design
Located in New York, NY
The Open/Close Series references mid-century album storage and Hi-Fi style, but is updated for the
Palisander
Danish Modern Rosewood Record Credenza
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century rosewood credenza was designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1960s. This
Rosewood
Unison Vinyl Record Storage Stand Natural Ash - IN STOCK
By Andrew Forseth, Blake Tovin, Matt Richmond
Located in Nyack, NY
An all-in-one solution, unison combines both audio gear and record storage into a beautifully
Leather, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Stereo Media Record Console/Credenza Bench
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Mid-Century Modern Stereo Media Record Console/Credenza Bench Add a touch of retro charm to your
Chrome
Unison Vinyl Record Storage Stand Natural Ash + Glacier White - IN STOCK
By Andrew Forseth, Blake Tovin, Matt Richmond
Located in Nyack, NY
An all-in-one solution, Unison combines both audio gear and record storage into a beautifully
Leather, Walnut
Vintage Imported Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenza or Record Cabinet
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage imported Danish Mid-Century Modern credenza or record cabinet. Dimensions. 71 W ; 32 H
Wood
Sold
H 24.5 in W 69.5 in D 16.5 in
Svend B. Feldballes Møbelfabrik Danish Teak Credenza Record Media Cabinet
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Chattanooga, TN
We're not saying this piece is rare, but legit, classic style record player media cabinets are
Teak
Sold
H 30.5 in W 37.75 in D 19.5 in
Drexel Mid Century Walnut Travertine Marble and Brass Bar Record Credenza
By Drexel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Drexel mid century walnut Travertine marble and brass bar record credenza Record credenza measures
Travertine, Marble, Brass
Sold
H 30 in W 53.5 in D 18.5 in
Mid Century 4-Door Entertainment Records Console Cabinet Credenza Foster-McDavid
By Foster-McDavid
Located in West Hartford, CT
open to record cubbies and shelving for the vinyl collector! Right side door open to more storage. It
Teak, Walnut
Sold
H 34.25 in W 48 in D 18 in
Paul McCobb for Calvin Walnut Sliding Door Credenza or Record Cabinet, 1950s
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
Mid-Century Modern walnut sliding door credenza or record cabinet Designed by Paul McCobb for
Aluminum
Sold
H 25.63 in W 60 in L 25.63 in
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Credenza or Record Cabinet, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Minimalist Mid-Century Modern sliding door credenza or record cabinet By Paul
Grasscloth, Maple
Sold
H 18 in W 54 in D 16 in
John Keal Brown-Saltman Mid-Century Modern Low Credenza, Record, Stereo Cabinet
By John Keal
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Mid-Century Modern cabinet designed by John Keal for Brown-Saltman. This cabinet can meet lots of needs from a rocking stereo stand with lots of room for a ton of your favorite vi...
Walnut
Danish Record Cabinet or Nightstand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish side cabinet, record holder, office storage or nightstand with box joint construction. There
Brass
Huge mid century custom record console
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Huge mid century custom stereo record stereo console / credenza / cabinet. This piece shows
Walnut, Leather
George Nelson Record Player & Radio cabinet
By George Nelson
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
tube amplifier along with original record player and speaker. All are untested and operational status
Fabric, Softwood
George Nelson Thin Edge Record Player Cabinet
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
. Walnut case on classic aluminum legs with drop down record player and amplifier section, record storage
Aluminum
Danish Modern Rosewood Extending Credenza or Media Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
, with two drawers, multiple shelved cabinets, and five slots for record storage. The credenza has a
Rosewood
Sold
H 33 in W 35.25 in D 19 in
Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Mid Century Danish Teak Tambour Door Record Bar Cr
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard mid century Danish teak tambour door record bar credenza Bar
Teak
Pristine Conant Ball Credenza or Record Cabinet
By Gio Ponti, Conant Ball, Leslie Diamond
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Conant ball credenza or record cabinet by Leslie Diamond in pristine condition. This
Birch
Heywood Wakefield Mid Century Bar Record Sideboard Buffet Credenza
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Heywood Wakefield mid century bar record sideboard buffet credenza Credenza measures: 35.5 wide x
Wood
Mid Century Modern Oiled Walnut Petit Credenza Record TV Cabinet
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice petit mid century modern walnut cabinet. Perfect TV stand.
Danish Modern Tambour Door Small Record Media Cabinet Credenza
Located in San Diego, CA
refinished with glass removable shelf. Perfect for records storage or for small TV, or can be used as a mini
Teak
Mid Century Burlwood Laminate and Brass Bar Record Credenza
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mid century burlwood laminate and brass bar record credenza. Credenza measures: 42.75 wide x 17.5
Brass
Broyhill Mid Century Forward '70 Small Bar Record Cabinet Credenza
By Broyhill
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Broyhill Mid Century forward '70 small bar record cabinet credenza Credenza measures: 38 wide x 17
Wood
Sold
H 25.63 in W 60 in D 18 in
Paul McCobb Planner Group Solid Birch Sliding Door Credenza or Record Cabinet
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern sideboard, credenza, or record cabinet By Paul McCobb for Winchendon
Birch, Grasscloth
Sold
H 29.25 in W 31.5 in L 29.25 in
Mid Century Tigerwood and Brass Bar Record Media Base Cabinet Credenza
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mid Century tigerwood and brass bar record media base cabinet credenza Credenza measures: 31.5 wide
Brass
Sold
H 18.25 in W 54 in D 16 in
Vintage John Keal Brown-Saltman Mid Century Modern Low Credenza, Record, Stereo
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960’s four-door low cabinet designed by John Keal for Brown-Saltman. Exceptionally versatile piece of furniture to be used as stereo stand with room for over 300 of your favorite vi...
Brass
Danish Modern Rosewood Record Storage Credenza
By Nipu
Located in Berkeley, CA
This Danish modern small Brazilian rosewood record storage cabinet is a sought after by midcentury
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Record Storage Credenza by Dillingham
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Merton Gershun
Located in Berkeley, CA
This American Mid-Century Modern walnut record storage cabinet was designed by Merton Gershun for
Walnut
Sold
H 28.5 in W 54.5 in D 17 in
1960s Danish Teak Credenza Record Album LP Storage Shelving Midcentury Cabinet
By Carlo Jensen, Poul Hundevad
Located in Hyattsville, MD
interior, right side has a rare album vinyl record hi-fi storage divider vertical shelves, a flatware felt
Teak
38" Unison Vinyl Record Storage Stand in Natural Walnut
By Blake Tovin, Andrew Forseth, Matt Richmond
Located in Nyack, NY
An all-in-one solution, Unison combines both audio gear and record storage into a beautifully
Leather, Walnut
Paul McCobb Planner Group Credenza or Record Cabinet
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern credenza or record cabinet designed by Paul McCobb for his
Grasscloth, Birch
Paul McCobb Planner Group Credenza or Record Cabinet
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
credenza would make an excellent media console or record album storage cabinet. The original Paul McCobb
Grasscloth, Birch
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Record Cabinet or Credenza
By Jack Cartwright
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern record cabinet or credenza. Interior shelf is height adjustable.
Walnut
Teak Mid Century Vinyl Record Media Unit Credenza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
records behind the drop-down door with dividers.
Teak
Sold
H 25 in W 69.5 in D 16.5 in
Feldballes Mobelfabrik Danish Modern Teak Record Credenza Media Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Feldballes Mobelfabrik Danish Modern teak record credenza media cabinet. Item features (1) Pull out
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza with Records / Magazine Case
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
Walnut
Sold
H 29.25 in W 36.63 in D 21 in
Directional Mid-Century Modern Walnut Small Credenza or Record Cabinet
By Directional
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek Mid-Century Modern walnut small credenza or record cabinet by Directional. The credenza
Leather, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Record Cabinet, Credenza, or Bar Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
grain and sleek mid-century design. It offers ample room for storage. It has record slots, an adjustable
Walnut
Mamun Bedside (Dark Brown/Dusty Blue)
Located in Singapore, SG
Mamun, which translates to trustworthy in Arabic, was designed by Studio Kallang in 2021 as a playful take on both midcentury and brutalist forms. Designer Faezah Shaharuddin intende...
Teak
$560 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 1 in
Peter Glassford Natural Parota Reclaimed Wood Collage, Set of 2 Brutalist tiles
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
A sculptural Natural Parota collage tiles by Peter Glassford, handcrafted from reclaimed wood fragments and assembled into a richly textured, one-of-a-kind composition. Each tile mea...
Wood
Panoplie Iron Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iron tripod floor lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new linen shade. Sold individually and newly made by Panoplie. Please inquire for current lead time. Measure...
Iron
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Walnut
$669Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Leather Meander Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Our updated Meander Reader light with leather wrapped flexible arm and a larger cone shade and new upward angle feature. Bulb can be fully recessed. Comes with suggested LED bulb. ...
Brass
Suelo Modern Lounge Chair
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo® Modern lounge chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushions. This is...
Hardwood
Modern Counter Stools in Walnut, Cicely Collection
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
These walnut counter height cicely stools are beautifully constructed from solid walnut in Ohio, USA. This stool was style-spotted at the Spring 2022 High Point Market. These stools ...
Walnut
Bertu Bench, Suelo Modern Wood Bench, Upholstered, Thick Weave
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Bench, Suelo® Modern Wood Bench, Upholstered, Thick Weave This upholstered Suelo® Modern Wood Bench is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is...
Fabric, Hardwood
Picasso Marble Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning Picasso marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piec...
Marble
$2,624
H 40 in W 40 in D 0.03 in
"La Ligne" Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 40" x 40"
Located in New York, NY
"La Ligne" is a limited edition fine art print that captivates the viewer with its gorgeous abstract linework, demonstrating the beauty of simplicity and the power of form. The prin...
Paper
$2,000
H 34.49 in W 48.9 in D 16.07 in
Vintage Japanese Cedar Cabinet with Glass Sliding Doors, Circa 1930
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This vintage cabinet was crafted in the Early Showa Period (1926–). Made from Japanese cedar with a black finish, the surface shows a gently lived-in patina that lends quiet wabi-sa...
Cedar, Glass
$6,950 / item
H 47.25 in Dm 21.66 in
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs. Also available in US wired.
Brass
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
Swedish Art Deco Dressing Table Vanity
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unique Art Deco dressing table with foldable mirrors. Ample storage on the sides and pull-out drawer in the center.
Mirror, Teak
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.