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Swedish 1940's Sideboard
Located in New York, NY
Constructed in the straightforward style of the start of the mid-modern period. The Nordic birch veneers radiate warmth and add a natural element to the case itself. Both doors are...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sideboard

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Birch

Vintage Swedish 1940's Sideboard
Swedish 1940's Sideboard
H 57 in W 47.75 in D 20 in
1940s Sideboard Rosewood Walnut Honeycomb Natural Color Italian Design Mirror
Located in Buggiano, IT
1940s Sideboard in rosewood and walnut, honeycomb, natural color, original Italian design, black
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sideboard

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Walnut

Lorin Jackson for Grosfeld House Double Door Chest of Drawers
By Grosfeld House
Located in Hanover, MA
Early 1940's sideboard or linen press by Lorin Jackson for Grosfeld House. Two banks of four open
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sideboard

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Walnut

Italian Art Deco wooden sideboard with six drawers by Gio Ponti, 1940s
By Gio Ponti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Art Deco wooden sideboard with six drawers by Gio Ponti, 1940s Sideboard with rectangular
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sideboard

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Brass

Italian Art Deco wooden sideboard with four doors by Gio Ponti, 1940s
By Gio Ponti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Art Deco wooden sideboard with four doors by Gio Ponti, 1940s Sideboard with rectangular
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sideboard

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Brass

1940's Floating French Sideboard
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous 1940's French Oak Sideboard floating on a plinth with intricate solid bronze hardware
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1940s French Vintage 1940s Sideboard

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Brass

Vintage 1940's Floating French Sideboard
1940's Floating French Sideboard
H 20.5 in W 76 in D 15 in
French Floating Sideboard, 1940's
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful 1940's French sideboard in the style of Charles Dudouyt Beautiful parquetry top and
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1940s French Vintage 1940s Sideboard

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Oak

Vintage French Floating Sideboard, 1940's
French Floating Sideboard, 1940's
H 42 in W 78.5 in D 19 in
1940's Long French Oak Sideboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible long wood sideboard in the style of Charles Dudouyt from France, 1940's. Beautiful
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Mid-20th Century French Vintage 1940s Sideboard

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Brass

Vintage 1940's Long French Oak Sideboard
1940's Long French Oak Sideboard
H 38.5 in W 80 in D 19.75 in
1940's French Oak Sideboard by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible wood sideboard by Charles Dudouyt from France, 1940's. Beautiful carved wood squares
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Mid-20th Century French Vintage 1940s Sideboard

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Brass

1940s Oak Sideboard
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Simple oak sideboard with clean linear lines - floating on angular pedestal base. France, 1940's
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1940s French Vintage 1940s Sideboard

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Oak

1940s Oak Sideboard
1940s Oak Sideboard
H 38 in W 88.5 in D 20.5 in
Sideboard from 1940s
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
We present a beautiful timeless sideboard from 1940 They were made from walnut wood, which was
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1930s Czech Vintage 1940s Sideboard

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Walnut

 Sideboard from 1940s
 Sideboard from 1940s
H 71.66 in W 86.62 in D 21.66 in
Oak Reconstruction Sideboard By René Gabriel, France 1940's
By Rene Gabriel
Located in New York, NY
This piece by René Gabriel is emblematic of the French post-war period known as "reconstruction.” In this period, a host of designers stepped up to the need to rebuild the countr...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Vintage 1940s Sideboard

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Oak

1940s French Oak Sideboard
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Massive oak sideboard - France, 1940s Simple 3 doors with geometric lines Nice original cerused
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1940s European Vintage 1940s Sideboard

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Oak

1940s French Oak Sideboard
1940s French Oak Sideboard
H 39.5 in W 82 in D 21 in
1940's Cerused Sideboard by Huntington Chair Corp
Located in Dallas, TX
Clean Modernist lines, a gorgeous dresser or sideboard dating from the 1940's, produced by
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sideboard

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Brass

1940s Mirrored French Sideboard
Located in Miami, FL
Superb two door Eglomise Mirrored French sideboard. Patinated Wrought iron base , eglomise and
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sideboard

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Wrought Iron

1940s Mirrored French Sideboard
1940s Mirrored French Sideboard
H 33 in W 47 in D 17 in
1940s French Deco Sideboard
Located in Pasadena, TX
A deco credenza in mixed exotic woods and a marble trim at base. Ample storage including center shelving and 6 drawers on the left and right concealed with doors. Measures: 95.5" W ...
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1940s European Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sideboard

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Marble

1940s French Deco Sideboard
1940s French Deco Sideboard
H 38 in W 95.5 in D 22 in
Vintage circa 1940's Flamed Hardwood & Satinwood Sideboard Display Cabinet Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage circa 1940’s hand made in England, Flamed
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1940s English Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sideboard

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Hardwood, Glass, Satinwood

Diminutive Two Tier Sideboard after James Mont c 1940/1950's
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Stylish diminutive server sideboard, having an upper shelf, which floats above the lower two door
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sideboard

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Wood

1940s French Scalloped Oak Sideboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible long wood sideboard from France, 1940s. Beautiful carved details on cabinet doors
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Mid-20th Century French Vintage 1940s Sideboard

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Iron

1940s French Scalloped Oak Sideboard
1940s French Scalloped Oak Sideboard
H 39.25 in W 20.75 in D 82.5 in
Brutalist Oak Sideboard 1940s France
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
1940s France. Designed in the style reminiscent of Dudouyt's iconic creations, this art deco brutalist
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sideboard

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Oak

Brutalist Oak Sideboard 1940s France
Brutalist Oak Sideboard 1940s France
H 40.16 in W 79.53 in D 19.69 in
Brutalist Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Introducing a magnificent French oak sideboard, inspired by the bold and distinctive style of
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sideboard

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Oak

Brutalist Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Brutalist Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
H 38.98 in W 74.81 in D 19.69 in
Outstanding Walnut Sideboard, Italy 1940s
Located in London, GB
An elegant sideboard with a beautiful walnut marquetry , ebonized legs on brass feet and golden
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sideboard

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Walnut

Outstanding Walnut Sideboard, Italy 1940s
Outstanding Walnut Sideboard, Italy 1940s
H 38.59 in W 113.39 in D 21.26 in
Natural Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
beauty that defined the 1940s, as this buffet brings sophistication and refinement to your living space
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sideboard

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Oak

Natural Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Natural Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
H 40.16 in W 77.17 in D 19.89 in
Brutalist Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Introducing a sculptural French buffet from the 1940s, crafted with the utmost elegance and
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sideboard

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Oak

Brutalist Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Brutalist Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
H 38.98 in W 74.81 in D 19.69 in
Brutalist French Oak Sideboard, 1940s
Located in London, London
Sideboard Oak Brutalist Brass handles France 1940s
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Vintage 1940s Sideboard

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Oak

Brutalist French Oak Sideboard, 1940s
Brutalist French Oak Sideboard, 1940s
H 32.29 in W 83.86 in D 21.26 in
Large Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Presenting an expansive Dudouyt-inspired French Oak Large Buffet Unit, this remarkable piece commands attention with its grandeur and vintage allure. At the center, a faux drawer co...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sideboard

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Oak

Large Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Large Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
H 42.52 in W 91.74 in D 22.84 in
Brutalist Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Introducing a captivating sculptural buffet, which draws inspiration from the renowned designer Charles Dudouyt. Dudouyt, a celebrated figure in the world of French furniture design,...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sideboard

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Oak

Brutalist Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Brutalist Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
H 43.71 in W 98.82 in D 25.79 in
1940s Modern Sideboard Newly Lacquered
Located in Norwalk, CT
An early modernist design made in the USA circa 1940. Newly lacquered in a dark blue grey, high
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sideboard

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Hardwood

1940's Traditional style Mahogany Buffet/ Sideboard/ Credenza/ Dry Bar
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1940's Traditional style Mahogany Buffet/ Credenza/ Sideboard/ Dry Bar. Beautifully detailed
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1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Sideboard

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Wood

Danish Sideboard by Rud Rasmussen, 1940s
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Stunning Danish sideboard by Rud Rasmussen, 1940s.
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1940s Vintage 1940s Sideboard

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Wood

Danish Sideboard by Rud Rasmussen, 1940s
Danish Sideboard by Rud Rasmussen, 1940s
H 35.04 in W 70.87 in D 20.87 in
1940s Oak Sideboard with Burgundy Marble
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1940s French sideboard with burgandy inlaid top and simple circle brass hardware. Clean and
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1940s French Vintage 1940s Sideboard

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Marble

Art Deco Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s. Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. The credenza consists of
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1940s French French Provincial Vintage 1940s Sideboard

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Oak

Art Deco Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Art Deco Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
H 41.15 in W 85.83 in D 19.69 in
Art Deco Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s, in stylo of Charles Dudouyt. Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sideboard

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Oak

Art Deco Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Art Deco Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
H 38.98 in W 63.78 in D 18.51 in
Dudouyt, Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s, attributed to Charles Dudouyt. Large Art Deco Brutalist
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sideboard

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Oak

Dudouyt, Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Dudouyt, Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
H 40.16 in W 78.75 in D 20.28 in
Sideboard, walnut, Swedish / Scandinavian Modern 1940s.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish Modern sideboard in walnut veneer, with shelves and one side woth two drawers
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sideboard

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Walnut

Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s. Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. The credenza consists of
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sideboard

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Oak

Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
H 39.38 in W 71.66 in D 21.26 in
Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt, Rene Gabriel
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Constructivism Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s. Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. The
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sideboard

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Oak

Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
H 45.67 in W 81.89 in D 22.84 in
Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By De Coene Frères, Charles Dudouyt, Gaston Poisson
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s. Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. This heavy Brutalist
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1940s French Brutalist Vintage 1940s Sideboard

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Oak

Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
H 42.13 in W 87.01 in D 18.9 in
Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By De Coene Frères, Charles Dudouyt, Gaston Poisson
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s. Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. This heavy Brutalist
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1940s French Brutalist Vintage 1940s Sideboard

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Oak

Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
H 37.41 in W 78.75 in D 21.66 in
Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s. Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. This heavy Brutalist
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1940s French Brutalist Vintage 1940s Sideboard

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Oak

Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
H 40.95 in W 97.64 in D 24.02 in
Brutalist Solid Mahogany Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt, Maxime Old
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Introducing a mahogany sideboard inspired by the style of Maxime Old, featuring exquisite brass
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sideboard

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Mahogany

Jaques Adnet large French Sideboard 1940's Maple and Leather
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
This exceptionally large and excellently crafted sideboard from France dates from around 1940 and
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sideboard

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Leather, Mahogany, Maple

Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard, France, 1940. The credenza consists of three storage
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sideboard

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Oak

Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
H 40.95 in W 79.14 in D 20.87 in
Vintage 1940s Petite Swedish Sideboard Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage 1940s Petite Swedish sideboard cabinet Cabinet most likely needs refinishing with
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Mid-20th Century Vintage 1940s Sideboard

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Wood

Danish Mahogany Sideboard, 1940s
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Danish mahogany sidebord from 1940s. A long, massive piece of furniture with 3 opening shelves
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sideboard

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Mahogany

Danish Mahogany Sideboard, 1940s
Danish Mahogany Sideboard, 1940s
H 33.86 in W 84.65 in D 22.05 in
Solid Oak Sideboard, Art Deco, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s. Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. The credenza consists of
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sideboard

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Oak

Solid Oak Sideboard, Art Deco, France, 1940s
Solid Oak Sideboard, Art Deco, France, 1940s
H 39.38 in W 75.6 in D 19.3 in
Solid Oak Sideboard, Art Deco, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s. Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. The credenza consists of
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sideboard

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Oak

Solid Oak Sideboard, Art Deco, France, 1940s
Solid Oak Sideboard, Art Deco, France, 1940s
H 39.38 in W 75.6 in D 19.3 in
Dudouyt, Bleached Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s, attributed to Charles Dudouyt. Large Art Deco Brutalist
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sideboard

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Oak

Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, Dudouyt, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s, attributed to Charles Dudouyt. Large Art Deco Brutalist
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sideboard

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Oak

Art Deco Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Introducing a captivating Art Deco credenza crafted in France during the 1940s. This impressive
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sideboard

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Oak

Art Deco Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Art Deco Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
H 40.16 in W 74.81 in D 19.69 in
Art Deco Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Introducing a captivating Art Deco credenza crafted in France during the 1940s. This impressive
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sideboard

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Oak

Art Deco Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Art Deco Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
H 39.77 in W 70.08 in D 20.08 in
Art Deco Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Large Art Deco sideboard, France, 1940. The credenza consists of three storage facilities with a
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sideboard

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Oak

Art Deco Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Art Deco Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
H 38.19 in W 78.35 in D 20.48 in
Art Deco Light Up Bar Cabinet-Sideboard In The Style of Parzinger C.1940's
Located in Bernville, PA
Incredible Art Deco Light Up Bar Cabinet or Sideboard in ebony. Very simple and minimalist cabinet
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sideboard

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Glass, Mirror, Wood

1940s Tall Swedish Sideboard/Cabinet by Blomstermåla Möbelfabrik
By Blomstermåla Möbelfabrik
Located in London, GB
Exceptional elegant and tall Cuban mahogany sideboard/cabinet in great condition produced by
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1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sideboard

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Mahogany

Original René Gabriel Patinated Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Almelo, NL
Original René Gabriel Patinated Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s This is a midcentury sideboard made
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sideboard

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Oak

Patinated Art Deco Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt, Gaston Poisson
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s, after Charles Dudouyt. Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. The
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sideboard

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Oak

Art Deco Solid Bleached Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s, after Charles Dudouyt. Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sideboard

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Oak

Bleached Art Deco Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s, after Charles Dudouyt. Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. The
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sideboard

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Marble

Art Deco Sideboard Veneered in Macassar, France, 1940s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Art Deco sideboard veneered in Macassar, France, 1940s. Fabulous French Art Deco high gloss
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sideboard

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Wood

Art Deco Maple & Elm Sideboard, 1940s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Art Deco Maple And Elm sideboard, 1940s.
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sideboard

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Elm, Maple

Art Deco Maple & Elm Sideboard, 1940s
Art Deco Maple & Elm Sideboard, 1940s
H 35.83 in W 88.59 in D 22.05 in
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Vintage 1940S Sideboard For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the vintage 1940s sideboard you’re looking for. A vintage 1940s sideboard — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the vintage 1940s sideboard you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage 1940s sideboard, designed in the Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage 1940s sideboard over the years, but those crafted by Charles Dudouyt, Paolo Buffa and Osvaldo Borsani are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Vintage 1940S Sideboard?

The average selling price for a vintage 1940s sideboard at 1stDibs is $6,439, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $1,800,000 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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