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Lovely Petite Parzinger Style Studded Console Credenza Mid-Century Modern
Lovely Petite Parzinger Style Studded Console Credenza Mid-Century Modern

Lovely Petite Parzinger Style Studded Console Credenza Mid-Century Modern

$2,600Sale Price|20% Off

H 22.25 in W 48 in D 15.5 in

Lovely Petite Parzinger Style Studded Console Credenza Mid-Century Modern

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Stunning petite Parzinger style studded console credenza. We love the smaller size and wonderful

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal

Stunning Petite Parzinger Style Studded Console Credenza Mid-Century Modern
Stunning Petite Parzinger Style Studded Console Credenza Mid-Century Modern

Stunning Petite Parzinger Style Studded Console Credenza Mid-Century Modern

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Stunning petite Parzinger style console credenza with newly hand painted finish. We love the

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Sheet Metal

Stunning Pair of Parzinger Style Brass Studded Petite Credenza, Mid-Century
Stunning Pair of Parzinger Style Brass Studded Petite Credenza, Mid-Century

Stunning Pair of Parzinger Style Brass Studded Petite Credenza, Mid-Century

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Stunning pair of brass studded petite credenzas in the style of Parzinger. Metal clad fronts with

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Stunning Tommi Parzinger Studded Handcuff Credenza Sideboard
Stunning Tommi Parzinger Studded Handcuff Credenza Sideboard

Stunning Tommi Parzinger Studded Handcuff Credenza Sideboard

By Parzinger Originals

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A luxurious chrome studded lemon-yellow credenza sideboard with unique heavy chromed handcuff door

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Lapis Studded Trousdale Credenza by Dragonette Private Label
Lapis Studded Trousdale Credenza by Dragonette Private Label

Lapis Studded Trousdale Credenza by Dragonette Private Label

By Dragonette Private Label, Patrick Dragonette

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A chic four-door credenza in black lacquer, studded with lapis cabochons, resting on three walnut

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Precious Stone, Wood

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Fabulous Grasscloth Gold Studded Cabinet in the Manner of Tommi Parzinger
Fabulous Grasscloth Gold Studded Cabinet in the Manner of Tommi Parzinger

Fabulous Grasscloth Gold Studded Cabinet in the Manner of Tommi Parzinger

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Mount Penn, PA

A fabulous four-door grasscloth, gold studded, cabinet, or credenza with beautiful pulls in the

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Late 20th Century American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Grasscloth

Tommi Parzinger Style Studded Credenza, Server or Sideboard, Mid-Century Modern
Tommi Parzinger Style Studded Credenza, Server or Sideboard, Mid-Century Modern

Tommi Parzinger Style Studded Credenza, Server or Sideboard, Mid-Century Modern

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Manhasset, NY

Tommi Parzinger style studded credenza, sideboard or server in the Mid-Century Modern flair. The

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Tommi Parzinger Coral Lacquer Studded Credenza
Tommi Parzinger Coral Lacquer Studded Credenza

Tommi Parzinger Coral Lacquer Studded Credenza

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in New York, NY

Tommi Parzinger credenza featuring 4 doors which conceal 2 storage compartments, 1 having a felt

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Parzinger Style Brass Studded Credenza
Parzinger Style Brass Studded Credenza

Parzinger Style Brass Studded Credenza

Located in North Miami, FL

White lacquered credenza in the style of Tommi Parzinger. This piece is beautifully stylized

Category

Vintage 1950s American Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Italian Baroque Walnut Credenza with Brass Studs, 1 Drawer and 2 door Cabinet
Italian Baroque Walnut Credenza with Brass Studs, 1 Drawer and 2 door Cabinet

Italian Baroque Walnut Credenza with Brass Studs, 1 Drawer and 2 door Cabinet

Located in Atlanta, GA

Italian Baroque Walnut Credenza with Brass Studs, 1 Drawer and 2 door Cabinet Below, 17th Century

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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Studded Steel "X" Console
Studded Steel "X" Console

Studded Steel "X" Console

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H 25 in W 76 in D 17 in

Studded Steel "X" Console

Located in Winter Park, FL

Large console cabinet made of solid walnut with decorative facade clad in bushed steel laminate with brass nail heads arranged in an "x" pattern. Expertly refinished in black lacque...

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Vintage 1970s Credenzas

Modern Art Deco Orbital Credenza by Lorin Marsh, NYC
Modern Art Deco Orbital Credenza by Lorin Marsh, NYC

Modern Art Deco Orbital Credenza by Lorin Marsh, NYC

By Lorin Marsh

Located in San Francisco, CA

. Exterior is made of antiqued mirror and antiqued metal studs. This credenza represents a modern

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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Four-Door Studded Cabinet by Tommi Parzinger
Exceptional Four-Door Studded Cabinet by Tommi Parzinger

Exceptional Four-Door Studded Cabinet by Tommi Parzinger

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Exceptional four-door credenza in ivory lacquer with brass studs and iconic pulls on a dark

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Tommi Parzinger Lacquered Cabinet with Brass Studs 1950s 'Signed'
Tommi Parzinger Lacquered Cabinet with Brass Studs 1950s 'Signed'

Tommi Parzinger Lacquered Cabinet with Brass Studs 1950s 'Signed'

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Superb 4 door cabinet model 147 in mirror finish white lacquer with brass studs and iconic knocker

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Custom Post Modern Brutalist Black and Natural Pyramid Stud Sideboard
Custom Post Modern Brutalist Black and Natural Pyramid Stud Sideboard

Custom Post Modern Brutalist Black and Natural Pyramid Stud Sideboard

By Reeves Design + Art

Located in Houston, TX

Brutalist custom designed handmade contemporary sideboard with black studded doors and a grey

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2010s American Post-Modern Credenzas

Materials

Oak

Studded  Parchment Credenza by Aldo Tura
Studded  Parchment Credenza by Aldo Tura

Studded Parchment Credenza by Aldo Tura

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H 31.5 in W 79 in D 20 in

Studded Parchment Credenza by Aldo Tura

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Handsome custom credenza designed by Italian designer Aldo Tura, covered in lacquered parchment

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Vintage 1950s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Gold Plate

Tommi Parzinger Style Studded Front 3 Door Credenza on Bench
Tommi Parzinger Style Studded Front 3 Door Credenza on Bench

Tommi Parzinger Style Studded Front 3 Door Credenza on Bench

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Great Scale 48" Long Tommi Parzinger Inspired Credenza/ Buffet. Cabinet and Bench have been

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Tommi Parzinger, Mid-Century Modern, Studded Cabinet, Lacquer, Chrome, USA 1970s
Tommi Parzinger, Mid-Century Modern, Studded Cabinet, Lacquer, Chrome, USA 1970s

Tommi Parzinger, Mid-Century Modern, Studded Cabinet, Lacquer, Chrome, USA 1970s

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Manhasset, NY

Parzinger originals three-door studded lacquered cabinet, commode, credenza having a large milk glass table

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood, Lacquer

STUD CREDENZA - Bleached White Oak by SHO MODERN
STUD CREDENZA - Bleached White Oak by SHO MODERN

STUD CREDENZA - Bleached White Oak by SHO MODERN

By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz

Located in Laguna Niguel, CA

iron your napkins. But don't just take our word for it - the Stud Credenza is not just a really

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2010s Indian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Oak

Tommi Parzinger Iconic 4 Door Studded Credenza 1950s (signed)
Tommi Parzinger Iconic 4 Door Studded Credenza 1950s (signed)

Tommi Parzinger Iconic 4 Door Studded Credenza 1950s (signed)

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Superb 4 door cabinet model 147 in mirror finish blue lacquer with brass studs and iconic knocker

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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Tommi Parzinger Brass Stud, Shell Pink Lacquer Credenza, Signed
Tommi Parzinger Brass Stud, Shell Pink Lacquer Credenza, Signed

Tommi Parzinger Brass Stud, Shell Pink Lacquer Credenza, Signed

By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals

Located in New York, NY

Exquisite custom Botticelli Shell Pink hand gloss lacquered credenza featuring brass studs and

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Fabulous Tommi Parzinger Style Studded Metal Front Credenza Mid-century Modern
Fabulous Tommi Parzinger Style Studded Metal Front Credenza Mid-century Modern

Fabulous Tommi Parzinger Style Studded Metal Front Credenza Mid-century Modern

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Fabulous Parzinger style studded metal front credenza. This piece is just waiting for your

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal

Double Door Buckle Latch Lattice and Brass Studs Front Credenza Console Cabinet
Double Door Buckle Latch Lattice and Brass Studs Front Credenza Console Cabinet

Double Door Buckle Latch Lattice and Brass Studs Front Credenza Console Cabinet

By Henredon, Drexel

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern lattice and studs front two doors credenza cabinet server or console. Very

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Bernhard Rohne & William Doezema Acid Etched Brass Credenza for Mastercraft Stud
Bernhard Rohne & William Doezema Acid Etched Brass Credenza for Mastercraft Stud

Bernhard Rohne & William Doezema Acid Etched Brass Credenza for Mastercraft Stud

By Bernhard Rohne, William Doezema

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designer: Bernhard Rohne & William Doezema. Manufacturer: Mastercraft Studio. Period or style: Mid-Century Modern. Country: United States. Date: 1970s. Dimensions: 30″ H x 78″...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Custom Post Modern Brutalist White, Black, and Natural Pyramid Stud Sideboard
Custom Post Modern Brutalist White, Black, and Natural Pyramid Stud Sideboard

Custom Post Modern Brutalist White, Black, and Natural Pyramid Stud Sideboard

By Reeves Design + Art

Located in Houston, TX

Brutalist custom designed handmade contemporary sideboard with white studded doors, natural fluted

Category

2010s American Post-Modern Credenzas

Materials

Oak

Studded Lattice Work Four Door long Credenza Server
Studded Lattice Work Four Door long Credenza Server

Studded Lattice Work Four Door long Credenza Server

By Henredon, Tommi Parzinger

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern studded 4 doors long credenza dresser cabinet possibly made by Henredon.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Spanish Colonial Leather Credenza or Buffet with Silvered Iron Studs
Spanish Colonial Leather Credenza or Buffet with Silvered Iron Studs

Spanish Colonial Leather Credenza or Buffet with Silvered Iron Studs

Located in Barcelona, ES

which is decorated with large silvered studs and two medieval style repoussé metal round panels adorning

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Cabinets

Materials

Wrought Iron, Metal, Iron

Studded Console by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals
Studded Console by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals

Studded Console by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in New York, NY

Studded Console by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, USA, 1960 Brass studded Console by

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Vintage 1960s American Credenzas

Studded Console by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals
Studded Console by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals

Studded Console by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in New York, NY

Studded Console by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals. All original, khaki lacquer set with

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Vintage 1950s American Credenzas

Star Studded Credenza
Star Studded Credenza

Star Studded Credenza

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H 31.25 in W 60.75 in D 19.25 in

Star Studded Credenza

Located in New York, NY

Mid century walnut credenza with 3 center drawers, 2 side doors with ample storage. A perfect media

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Vintage 1960s American Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

A Pr Black Lacquer Stainless Studded Cabinets
A Pr Black Lacquer Stainless Studded Cabinets

A Pr Black Lacquer Stainless Studded Cabinets

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H 22.5 in W 33 in D 15.5 in

A Pr Black Lacquer Stainless Studded Cabinets

Located in Hollywood, FL

The rectangular case over 2 doors with stainless fronts and studded in a geometric pattern with

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Vintage 1960s American Credenzas

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Studded Credenza For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic studded credenza available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, every studded credenza was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect studded credenza — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A studded credenza, designed in the Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Tommi Parzinger, Bernhard Rohne and William Doezema each produced at least one beautiful studded credenza that is worth considering.

How Much is a Studded Credenza?

Prices for a studded credenza can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $2,900 and can go as high as $36,000, while the average can fetch as much as $8,600.

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.

Browse a variety of antique and vintage credenzas for sale on 1stDibs to find the perfect fit for your home today.

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