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Amazing Thin Edge Sideboard by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Munich, DE
Wonderful mirrored rosewood veneer.
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Rosewood

Amazing Thin Edge Sideboard by George Nelson
Amazing Thin Edge Sideboard by George Nelson
H 33.47 in W 79.93 in D 19.69 in
George Nelson Herman Miller Thin Edge Rosewood Credenza Cabinet Sideboard Bar
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Up for sale is a rare vintage George Nelson for Herman Miller rosewood thin edge cabinet. The
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Cabinets

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Metal

Polo Sideboard
By Aleksandar Ugresic
Located in Beograd, RS
. The outer part is completely upholstered with the finest, ultra soft and thin natural leather that by
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2010s Balkan Modern Sideboards

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Leather, Wood

Polo Sideboard
Polo Sideboard
H 18.51 in W 70.87 in D 15.75 in
Trodel Sideboard
By Aleksandar Ugresic
Located in Beograd, RS
wooden cubes of equal size. Each of the wooden cubes is connected along the edges by a traditional
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21st Century and Contemporary Balkan Modern Sideboards

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Wood

Trodel Sideboard
Trodel Sideboard
H 20.87 in W 70.87 in D 13.78 in
Blu Glass and Brass Italian Credenza Sideboard , 2000
Located in Rome, IT
beautiful and thin, making the sideboard very slim; note the glass band inserted between the top of the
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Brass

Contemporary Matias Sagaría Sideboard Self-Standing Italian Walnut Wood Marble
By Matias Sagaría
Located in San Polo, Parma
edges so to make a strong shelf look thin. Edges: extra matte black lacquer wood Top: honed Calacatta
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2010s Italian International Style Cabinets

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Marble, Metal

Contemporary Matias Sagaría Double-Sided Sideboard Canaletto Wood Marble Green
By Matias Sagaría
Located in San Polo, Parma
furnishing context. The sideboard can be customized in finishing and materials upon request. Edges
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2010s Italian International Style Sideboards

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Marble

Contemporary Matias Sagaría Sideboard Double-Sided Glass Italian Walnut Marble
By Matias Sagaría
Located in San Polo, Parma
Nemesi #1 is a sideboard, designed by SAGARÍA The clean geometry and the authentic eloquence of
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2010s Italian International Style Sideboards

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Marble

Contemporary Sagaría Sideboard Double-Sided Glass Italian Walnut Green Marble
By Matias Sagaría
Located in San Polo, Parma
Nemesi #1 is a sideboard, designed by Sagaría. The clean geometry and the authentic eloquence of
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2010s Italian International Style Cabinets

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Marble

Modernist Sideboard In Studded Rosewood By Andre Sornay, France 1940s
By Andre Sornay
Located in Hellouw, NL
Modernist sideboard in studded rosewood by Andre Sornay.Andre Sornay was an extremely gifted
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Vintage 1940s French Modern Sideboards

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Travertine

Paolo Buffa Buffet / Sideboard in Walnut and Brass, Mario Quarti, Milan, 1940s
By Mario Quarti, Paolo Buffa
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptional counter-buffet / sideboard was designed by Paolo Buffa and produced by Mario
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Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

English George III Sideboard Mahogany Maple Ebony Bro Brass, circa 1790
Located in Milano, IT
Sideboard with a semi-circular front. Supported by four truncated pyramid shaped uprights with vase
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Antique 18th Century English George III Sideboards

Materials

Bronze, Brass

1960s Danish Rungstedlund Mahogany Highboard by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen
Located in New York, NY
, rounded edges, and Minimalist lines. Structurally, the sideboard is comprised of a flattop cabinet chest
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Antique 1852 Elkington and Co. copper electrotype centerpiece by Antoine Vechte
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Highclere, Newbury
a small hole on the very edge that was previously made to enable the dish to be displayed on a wall
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Antique 1850s British Bohemian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Copper, Steel

Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Wood Sideboard with Fluted Pilasters
Located in Atlanta, GA
, this painted sideboard features a rectangular top with canted corners in the front and molded edges
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboards

Materials

Wood

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JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Serpentine Vertical Ceramic Wall Sconce by Farrah Sit - Single or Mirrored Pair
By Farrah Sit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In this sandy slipcast ceramic wall sconce, generous curves are paired with crisp edges and the repetition of geometry to create a flow. The sconce snakes up and off the wall, a scul...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Textile

Eros Solid Oak Dining Table
By Aeterna Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid oak handcrafted dining table. 2" thick tabletop with nature inspired pedestals.  
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2010s Modern Tables

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Hardwood, Oak

Eros Solid Oak Dining Table
Eros Solid Oak Dining Table
H 30 in W 48 in D 98 in
Tung JA3, Burgundy Red Side Table, by John Astbury for &Tradition
By John Astbury
Located in Dubai, AE
Contemporary British designer John Astbury wanted to create a side table endowed with a sense of monolithic strength. The result was Tung, a compact piece supported by three curved l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Textile, Wood

Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its base. Se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Textile, Wood

Organic Modern Medium Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE MEDIUM table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Textile, Wood

Corbu Bedside Table by DeMuro Das in Charcoal Carta and Solid Walnut
By DeMuro Das
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the graphic motifs of Le Corbusier's mural paintings, the solid form of the Corbu bedside table is defined by rhythmically placed handles. Architectural legs lend support...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas
By Yiannis Ghikas, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Blown Glass

Arizona Mirror, Estremoz Marble and Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Best Furniture design at the iLuxury Awards 2021 In the remote location of Coyote Buttes lies one of Arizona’s treasures. The absolutely surreal undulating patterns of ‘The Wave’ in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Mirrors

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Marble, Brass

Contemporary Minimal Round Coffee Center Table in Travertine Stone Natural Pores
Located in Porto, PT
Lunarys Center Table is an outstanding modern design piece. A key coffee table for a contemporary living room project seems to come directly from space. Made in travertine stone is p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables

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Travertine

Rosewood Credenza with Marble Top by Florence Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Dorchester, MA
This version of Florence Knoll's modernist credenza for Knoll features a gorgeous rosewood case sitting on slender chrome legs and topped with a marble slab that picks up the warmth ...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Marble, Chrome

Double Wall Wardrobe by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, Germany, 1960
By Florence Knoll
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Double wall wardrobe by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, Germany, 1960. Beautiful wall cabinet made by Knoll International, see also the sticker in the photo. These ca...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Leather, Wood

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George Nelson & Assoc. Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge Series Credenza Dry Bar
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Denver, CO
Late 1960s Herman Miller rosewood thin edge sideboard designed by George Nelson & Assoc. Sliding
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Aluminum

Contemporary Sedici Sideboard in Handcrafted Solid Wood
By Amitrani
Located in Lamezia Terme, Calabria
this piece of furniture are assembled with cuts of 45 degrees, so that the external edges will turn out
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2010s Italian Modern Sideboards

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Wood

Johannes Andersen Sideboard in Teak from the 1960s
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Sint Oedenrode, NL
consisting of thin teak slats. The legs and top and side edges are made of solid teak The Johannes
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Arne Vodder Style Midcentury Danish Teak Credenza Sideboard Buffet
By Arne Vodder
Located in Antwerp, BE
In the style of Arne Vodder this long thin buffet sideboard is made of full teak in Denmark in the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Teak

George Nelson Thin Edge Sideboard for Herman Miller, circa 1950s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Norwalk, CT
A nice early Thin Edge Group buffet in walnut by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Purchased from
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Vintage 1950s Sideboards

Large George Nelson Thin Edge Rosewood Sideboard
Located in New York, NY
A large and impressive sideboard in rosewood by George Nelson. Rich dark grained veneer, with
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20th Century American Sideboards

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Steel, Aluminum

George Nelson Thin Edge Credenza Sideboard for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Nice thin edge credenza designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Four drawers with flanking
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Metal

George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Series Sideboard
By George Nelson
Located in Bainbridge, NY
George Nelson for Herman Miller Teak 4 drawer, 2 door Credenza with 3 internal adjustable shelves and Porcelain pulls
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Vintage 1950s American Sideboards

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Teak

George Nelson ; Rosewood Thin Edge Credenza
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
"Thin Edge" range of furniture . Two doors on the left open to reveal an adjustable shelf , 4 drawers to
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Vintage 1950s American Credenzas

George Nelson ; Rosewood Thin Edge Credenza
George Nelson ; Rosewood Thin Edge Credenza
H 30.5 in W 55.75 in D 18.5 in
Lovely Vintage Distressed Grange Furniture Cherrywood Sideboard
By Grange
Located in GB
sideboard RRP £3999 A large and substantial piece, as you can see its heavily distressed, personally I
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sideboards

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Cherry

Fine American Federal Style Inlaid Mahogany Antique Sideboard, circa 1900
Located in Shippensburg, PA
This gorgeous handmade sideboard is executed in the taste of the prior century in the spirit of the
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Early 20th Century American Federal Sideboards

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Brass

Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Wood Sideboard with Fluted Pilasters
Located in Atlanta, GA
, this painted sideboard features a rectangular top with canted corners in the front and molded edges
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboards

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Wood

Monumental Neoclassical French Panel Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
was originally designed to sit atop a sideboard, and has a thin, simple base, approximately 1 1/2
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Vintage 1940s French Wall Mirrors

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Bronze

Monumental Neoclassical French Panel Mirror
Monumental Neoclassical French Panel Mirror
H 67 in W 96 in D 2.375 in L 67 in
Pair of French Art Deco U shaped rosewood consoles circa 1930
Located in New York City, NY
that are capped by a thin nickeled bronze edge strip. All refinished in a durable high gloss
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20th Century French Console Tables

Danish Modern Teak Sliding Door Credenza with Recessed Coin Pulls
By Dansk
Located in Chattanooga, TN
. The drawers glide easily, while the space around their edges are so thin, you can barely fit a sheet
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Rare Gio Ponti Display Cabinet Model 4120 for Singer & Sons
By Gio Ponti, M. Singer & Sons
Located in Chicago, IL
to the subtle details is perfection. Three thin knife edge solid walnut blades support the display
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Brass

Rare Gio Ponti Display Cabinet Model 4120 for Singer & Sons
By Gio Ponti, M. Singer & Sons
Located in Chicago, IL
to the subtle details is perfection. Three thin knife edge solid walnut blades support the display
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

2-Piece Danish Teak Sliding Door Credenza with Recessed Coin Pulls
By Dansk
Located in Chattanooga, TN
thin, you can barely fit a sheet of paper through. This sideboard features a bounty of storage
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Glass, Teak

George Nelson Thin Edge Sideboard, Herman Miller, circa 1950s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
Beautiful George Nelson for Herman Miller thin edge sideboard / credenza. Walnut case in excellent
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Aluminum

Early George Nelson Thin Edge Sideboard / Credenza / Buffet for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Hudson, NY
Edge" sideboard. This is a stunning early example in walnut. Designed as a sideboard. The left side
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

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Stainless Steel

George Nelson Thin Edge Sideboard, Herman Miller, circa 1950s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
1950s thin-edge credenza by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Fully restored. Walnut case with new
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Aluminum

George Nelson Thin Edge Cabinet in Walnut
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful George Nelson for Herman Miller thin edge sideboard / credenza. Early example with
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Aluminum

Art Deco Walnut Goatskin and Brass Italian Sideboard, 1930
Located in Rome, IT
edge of the top and the sides of the doors. the edges along the sideboard characterize it and make it
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Credenzas

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Brass

American Federal Inlaid Mahogany Antique Sideboard, circa 1790-1810
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A beautifully restored sideboard cabinet from the Mid-Atlantic states, it features a brilliant
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Antique 19th Century American Federal Sideboards

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Brass

Georgian Style English Antique Mahogany Sideboard Credenza circa 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A good 19th century sideboard in the George III style with rich and beautifully patinated mahogany
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Antique 19th Century British Georgian Credenzas

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Brass

Arne Vodder Model 209 Desk & Return by Sibast Mobler
By Arne Vodder, Helge Sibast, Sibast
Located in Utrecht, NL
Sibast Denmark circa 1958. The desk, with raised edge to the left, is executed with a three drawer
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

George Nelson Thin Edge Sideboard, Mfg. Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
George Nelson thin edge sideboard with teak case and black enameled pulls, mfg. Herman Miller-1960
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20th Century American Sideboards

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Aluminum

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Sideboard with Black, Glass Doors, 1950s
By George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
George Nelson rosewood thin edge sideboard with black, glass doors, manufacturing by Herman Miller.
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Vintage 1950s American Cabinets

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Rosewood

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Sideboard 1960's
Located in Berkeley, CA
sideboard in the "thin edge" series.
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Vintage 1960s Sideboards

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Aluminum

Teak "Thin Edge" sideboard, George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Think Edge case piece.
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Vintage 1950s American Sideboards

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Steel

George Nelson Rosewood Sideboard Thin Edge series
Located in New York, NY
Large George Nelson Thin Edge series sideboard in rosewood with aluminim legs. Manufactured
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20th Century American Sideboards

George Nelson Teak "Thin Edge" Credenza Sideboard Buffet Cabinet
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Gorgeous teak credenza with laminate top for drinks etc. It also has a pull-out cutting board as seen in photos all original and in great vintage condition.
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Vintage 1950s Credenzas

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Teak

Large George Nelson Rosewood "Thin Edge" Credenza Sideboard Cabinet Buffet
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Stunning rosewood credenza great vintage condition some wear from age and use.  
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Vintage 1950s Credenzas

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Rosewood

A Thin-Edge Rosewood Sideboard by George Nelson for H. Miller.
Located in New York, NY
the rectangular body covered in rosewood veneer with five graduated drawers on the left and a cupboard on the right, raised on tapering metal legs.
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Vintage 1950s American Sideboards

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Aluminum

Sideboard Made in Denmark, Midcentury
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Small teak midcentury sideboard - A versatile piece of furniture - Top plate with round edges
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Teak

Sideboard Made in Denmark, Midcentury
Sideboard Made in Denmark, Midcentury
H 24.02 in W 30.71 in L 24.02 in
George Nelson Sideboard for Herman Miller
Located in Hudson, NY
Thin edge design, a classic dining room cabinet complete with tray storage, shelves and drawers.
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20th Century American Buffets

Danish Rosewood Sideboard by Rosengren Hansen
By Henry Rosengren Hansen
Located in New York, NY
the thinly carved pulls. There are beautiful lined rays and the shelves have beveled rosewood edges
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

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Rosewood

Sheraton mahogany sideboard from England c. 1800
Located in Houston, TX
this sideboard has serpentine shape to the front edge. This series of convex and concave shapes joined
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Antique 19th Century English Serving Tables

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Classical Carved Mahogany Sideboard with Busts of Female Figures Wearing Turbans
By Edward Priestley
Located in New York, NY
flanked by paneled dies, the case with torus molding along the bottom edge, raised on six heavily reeded
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Antique 1820s American American Classical Serving Tables

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Mahogany

Marble-Topped Light Walnut Credenza or Sideboard by Florence Knoll, Mid-Century
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
chairs scattered around the edge of the room, and a glassed in bookcase. The table behind the desk
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20th Century Sideboards

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Marble

George Nelson "Thin Edge" Credenza/Sideboard for Herman Miller
Located in Stamford, CT
George Nelson "Thin Edge" credenza/sideboard for Herman Miller. Walnut with aluminum original legs
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Vintage 1950s American Credenzas

Florence Knoll Credenza Sideboard Walnut & Carrara Marble Original, 1970s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
, a few chairs scattered around the edge of the room, and a glassed in bookcase. The table behind the
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Marble

MCM Mid Century Modern Stereo Console George Nelson for Herman Miller, Working
By George Nelson
Located in Madison, WI
. 4743, Ca. 1955s manufactured by Herman Miller a hybrid of the "Thin-Edge" and "Basic Cabinet" series
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Music Stands

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Hardwood

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Thin Edge Sideboard For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic thin edge sideboard available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and rosewood, every thin edge sideboard was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect thin edge sideboard — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each thin edge sideboard bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made thin edge sideboard over the years, but those crafted by George Nelson and Herman Miller are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Thin Edge Sideboard?

The average selling price for a thin edge sideboard at 1stDibs is $7,850, while they’re typically $4,600 on the low end and $12,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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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