Edmond J. Spence Furniture
1911-1986
Edmond J. Spence played an important role in promoting the tenets of Scandinavian modernism in the United States but his name remains conspicuously omitted from the history books. He was an American furniture designer who is known for having introduced the West to unfamiliar cultural tastes and translating their subtleties to appeal to mid-century-era consumers.
Spence honed his eye for good craftsmanship as a young man. His family owned a furniture manufacturing company based in Batavia, New York. While not much has been reported about his schooling, it was not long before he started designing his own nightstands, end tables, chairs and more — all of which exhibited the appealing traits associated with mid-century modern furniture. Spence experimented with form and ornament owing to inspiration he gathered from international influences.
During the 1950s, Spence drew on Asian and Swedish influences in developing ideas for his own style of modern furniture. He incorporated aspects of Mexican design to create the Continental-American collection. Manufactured in 1953 by Industria Mueblera, this collection of sculptural wooden furnishings with brass details epitomizes Spence’s ability to draw attention to the most integral parts of global design while adding his own modern spin. The designer’s Coronation Group — a series of dressers, cabinets and more in blonde woods that featured decorative birch veneers — was built by artisans in Sweden and imported for sale to postwar homeowners in the United States by Massachusetts furniture company Walpole.
Spence’s “Peineta” chair — a work of mahogany, plywood and woven palm that is demonstrative of Spanish Colonial influences and is part of the Continental-American line — has long been on display in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art while other works are held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art. And if Spence hadn’t captured the hearts of Americans by way of Industria Mueblera showrooms and alluring ads in Interiors magazine, some of his furniture was used as set decoration for the widely loved sitcom I Love Lucy.
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Creator: Edmond J. Spence
Architectural walnut dresser by Edmond Spence
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Atlanta, GA
A long dresser in walnut designed by Edmond J. Spence and made in Sweden. It features a slightly curved front and three stacks of twelves drawers in total supported by brass-capped f...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edmond J. Spence Furniture
Materials
Brass
$9,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Edmond Spence Mid Century Swedish Nightstand
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Countryside, IL
Edmond Spence Mid Century Swedish Nightstand
This nightstand measures: 24 wide x 20 deep x 31.5 inches high
All pieces of furniture c...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edmond J. Spence Furniture
Materials
Wood
Wonderful Edmond J Spence Walnut Oval Dining Table Mid-Century Modern
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Edmond J Spence walnut bevelled edge racetrack dining table made in Sweden. This table is very well crafted and of high quality. We love the thick bevelled edge al...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edmond J. Spence Furniture
Materials
Brass
$4,520 Sale Price
20% Off
Edmond Spence Made in Sweden Mid Century Modern Walnut Full Size Headboard MINT!
By Edmond J. Spence, John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice full-size Swedish headboard from 1960s designed by Edmond Spence.
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Edmond J. Spence Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Edmond Spence Mid-Century American 2-Cabinet High Wooden Drawer Chest
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century American two-piece rectangular blond wood high chest consisting of a three-drawer top cabinet and four-drawer bottom standing on four tapered, splayed legs. The top cabin...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edmond J. Spence Furniture
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Wood
Set of Six Swedish Dining Chairs New Upholstery
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Rockaway, NJ
New upholstery Mid Century Swedish modern set of six dining room chairs by Edmund Spence.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edmond J. Spence Furniture
$8,800 / set
Edmond Spence Walnut Brass Two Part High Gentleman's Chest Dresser Cabinet MINT
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid century modern 2 part chest on chest dresser by Edmund Spence MINT!
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edmond J. Spence Furniture
Materials
Brass
Edmond Spence Drop Front Desk for Industria Mueblera S. A. Mexico, c. 1955
By Edmond J. Spence, Industria Mueblera Mexico
Located in Camden, ME
Edmond Spence two piece drop front desk with a matched bookcase manufactured in Mexico by Industria Meublera S.A. in the late 1950s or early 1960s.
An interesting blend of design inf...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Edmond J. Spence Furniture
Materials
Brass
Edmond Spence Mid Century Swedish Full Headboard
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Countryside, IL
Edmond Spence Mid Century Swedish Full Headboard
This headboard measures: 54 wide x 1.75 deep x 38.25 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintag...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edmond J. Spence Furniture
Materials
Wood
Swedish Midcentury Bookshelf by Edmond Spence
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Swedish-made blonde Mid-Century Modern bookshelf pair with three floating shelves each designed by Edmond Spence for Walpole. Attractive joinery and a v...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edmond J. Spence Furniture
Materials
Wood
$2,280 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Edmond Spence Designed Gentleman's Chest
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall chest of drawers with checkerboard pattern. Designed by Edmond Spence, with Mid-Century Modern lines.
Please confirm location NY or NJ.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Edmond J. Spence Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$1,800 Sale Price
60% Off
Rare Mid-Century Modern Edmond J Spence Checkerboard Sideboard Chest of Drawers
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly collectable Edmond J Spence Checkerboard sideboard in light walnut circa 1960's
Edmond J. Spence This very interes...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edmond J. Spence Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Edmond Spence for Industria Meublera Mexico Virrey 4 Door Solid Mahogany Credenz
By Edmond J. Spence, Industria Mueblera Mexico
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A 1950s solid mahogany Four Doors Virrey Credenza designed by Edmond Spence for Industria Meublera Mexico. Featuring brass studs and contrasting silver plated hardware.
Behind Each ...
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edmond J. Spence Furniture
Materials
Silver, Brass
Pair of Mid Century Modern Edmond Spence Swedish Walnut & Brass Night Stands
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Pair of Mid Century Modern Edmond Spence Swedish Walnut Night Stands
Dimensions : 24" Wide X 18" Deep X 22" Tall
This pair of MCM night stands was m...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edmond J. Spence Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Edmond J Spence Swedish Glass Hutch Credenza
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Esperance, NY
This exquisite piece of furniture is entirely original and was acquired directly from the original owner. The photographs truly do not capture its full beauty. The wood is remarkable...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edmond J. Spence Furniture
Materials
Glass
Edmond J. Spence Full Size Headboard
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maple full size headboard by Edmond Spence, c.1950s, Sweden. This frame made from solid maple and features a tiered design with squared corners.
Dimensions
54.5" width x 2.5" depth ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Edmond J. Spence Furniture
Materials
Maple
Mid-Century Swedish Modern Edmond Spence Walnut High Chest
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Swedish Modern Edmond Spence Walnut High Chest. Featuring a straight line wave design, rolling tambour doors that open to storage space, four wave f...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Edmond J. Spence Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Pair Swedish Edmund Spence 2 Drawer Blond Birch Night Bed Stands Cabinets MINT!
By Paul McCobb, Edmond J. Spence
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Swedish Edmund Spence 2 Drawer Blond Birch Night Bed Stands Cabinets MINT!
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Edmond J. Spence Furniture
Materials
Birch
Edmond Spence Mid-Century American Wooden 4-Drawer Chest
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century American 4-drawer rectangular wooden cabinet's first drawer is divided into five compartments. Each drawer is neatly aligned with an inward bevel, standing on four tapere...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edmond J. Spence Furniture
Materials
Wood
Edmond Spence Dining Table with Two Leaves
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern dining table with 2 x 18" leaves by Edmund Spence.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edmond J. Spence Furniture
Edmond Spence Mid Century Modern Long Dresser Walnut & Birch Made In Sweden
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful, long elegant dresser by Edmond J. Spence. Six-drawer dresser in walnut with birch pulls, handles. Exceptionally clean and well designed, dovetailed case and bevelled top e...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Edmond J. Spence Furniture
Materials
Birch, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Birch 6 Drawer Dresser by Edmond Spence Sweden
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous elegant and a large sculptural piece of furniture by Edmond Spence c1953 from Sweden. In amazing original condition with minimal wear and was just touched up ever so slightl...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edmond J. Spence Furniture
Materials
Birch, Maple
Footstool / Ottoman in Solid Teak & Leather by Edmond J. Spence, USA, c. 1950s
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Deland, FL
This elegant Mid-Century Modern stool by Edmond J. Spence captures the organic sophistication of 1950s design. Constructed in rich teak, the stool features a warm, tastefully aged pa...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edmond J. Spence Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Edmond Spence Swedish Modern Maple and Cane Dining Chairs, Newly Reupholstered
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of six mid-century Scandinavian Modern dining chairs.
By Edmond J. Spence
Sweden, 1950s
Solid sculpted maple frames, with caned seat backs and upholstered...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Edmond J. Spence Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Maple
1960s Set of 6 Edmond J. Spence Walnut Dining Chairs Swedish Modern
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Elevate your dining experience with our exquisite 1960s set of 6 dining chairs. Handcrafted by Edmond J. Spence, these Swedish modern chairs boast a beautiful walnut finish and facet...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Edmond J. Spence Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Mid-century Edmond J Spence Walnut Dresser
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Edmond J. Spence Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser
This beautifully crafted walnut dresser by Edmond J Spence showcases his signature Scandinavian-inspired design, blending elegance...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edmond J. Spence Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Edmund J Spence Cane Back Leather Dining or Side Chairs
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of rare Edmund J. Spence cane back chairs fully restored with eggplant leather cushioned seats.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Edmond J. Spence Furniture
Materials
Leather, Cane, Wood
Edmond Spence Mid Century Maple 6 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Countryside, IL
Edmond Spence Mid Century Maple 6 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
Dresser measures: 80 wide x 20.5 deep x 23.25 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintag...
Category
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edmond J. Spence Furniture
Materials
Maple
Pair Swedish Walnut Birch Int Block Front Door End Side Tables Night Stands Mint
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Swedish walnut birch int block front door end side tables night stands mint.
Danish Scandinavian design.
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Edmond J. Spence Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Birch
Edmond J. Spence 6 Drawer Dresser
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Denton, TX
Edmund J. Spence 6 Drawer Dresser With sculpted pulls and legs. Edmund J. Spence brought of mix of styles to his designs making them very unique.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Edmond J. Spence Furniture
Materials
Wood
Edmond J Spence Swedish Extension Dining Table
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Esperance, NY
Mid Century Edmond J Spence Swedish Extension Dining Table
The table has two leaves and each leaf measure 14” in
For sale is this absolutely gorgeous mid century table that’s all o...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edmond J. Spence Furniture
Materials
Wood
Edmond Spence Mid-Century Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Countryside, IL
Edmond Spence mid-century lounge chairs - pair.
Each chair measures: 27 wide x 33.5 deep x 28 high, with a seat height of 13 (without cushion) and arm height/chair clearance 23 in...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edmond J. Spence Furniture
Materials
Wood
$6,495 / set
Mid-Century Cabinet/Dresser in Birch Wood
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in North Miami, FL
American mid-century modern rarely seen eight drawers to left and right laterals cabinet. Central push door opening with drawer and open shelves.
The ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edmond J. Spence Furniture
Materials
Birch
Edmond J. Spence Midcentury Swedish Burled Birch Wavefront Chest
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Queens, NY
Midcentury Swedish Burled Birch Wavefront Chest (EDMOND SPENCE).
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Edmond J. Spence Furniture
Materials
Wood, Birch, Burl
1950s Edmond J Spence Cedar Side Table from Mexico
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Edmond J Spence Cedar Nightstand from Mexico
tall tapered legs
Two pull out drawers, lovely pull handles.
Cedar Wood.
Maker stamped.
21.75 w x...
Category
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edmond J. Spence Furniture
Materials
Cedar
Set Six Edmond Spence Swedish Dining Chairs
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of six birch dining chairs by Edmond J. Spence, made in Sweden for Walpole Furniture. Rare set of two armchairs and four side chairs. Seats covered in neutral taupe cross hatch w...
Category
1950s Vintage Edmond J. Spence Furniture
Materials
Birch, Cane, Wool, Upholstery
$6,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Dresser by Edmond Spence Sweden C1953
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic simple and elegant 3 drawer dresser with a two door cabinet above. Have the original paperwork from its sale, original and only owners. In excellent vintage condition with ...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Edmond J. Spence Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Edmond J. Spence, Scandinavian Modern Birch Dresser
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Modern Maple dresser designed by Edmond Spence. Dresser has 6 ample drawers and case features Mid Century Styling. Restored , placement ready. Stamped made in Sweden on ...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Edmond J. Spence Furniture
Materials
Birch
Edmund Spence Blonde Wood Swedish Modern Hanging Bookcase w/ Glass Sliding doors
By Edmond J. Spence, Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Swedish modern bookcase with glass sliding doors.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edmond J. Spence Furniture
Materials
Birch
Edmond Spence Urban Aire Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chair with Black Upholstery
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Countryside, IL
Edmond Spence Urban Aire mid century walnut lounge chair with black upholstery
The chair measures: 27.5 wide x 33.5 deep x 35 high, with a seat height of 19 inches and arm height ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edmond J. Spence Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Edmond Spence American Mid-Century Diamond Walnut Framed Mirrors
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century Diamond Shaped Walnut Framed Mirrors (EDMOND SPENCE)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edmond J. Spence Furniture
Materials
Glass
Honey Amber Tone Finish Edmond Spence High Chest Gentlemen's Dresser Double Door
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Honey amber tone finish edmond spence high chest gentlemen's dresser comode double door.
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Edmond J. Spence Furniture
Materials
Birch
Swedish Blond Birch Dining Table w/ Two Extension Boards Leafs
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid century modern blond birch dining table with two 14" long leaves.
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Edmond J. Spence Furniture
Materials
Birch
Edmond J. Spence Wave Highboy Dresser
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tall dresser by Edmond Spence, c.1950s, Sweden. The dark stained maple dresser features five drawers with a unique sculpted wave front design. The top of the dresser has two tambour ...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Edmond J. Spence Furniture
Materials
Maple
Pair of Honey Amber Lacquer Edmond Spence Two Drawer Nightstands End Tables
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Swedish Mid-Century Modern honey amber tone two drawers night stands end tables by Edmond Spence.
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Edmond J. Spence Furniture
Materials
Birch
Edmund Spence Large Square Two Drawer Cabinet End Table Nightstand Stand
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern end side table with two drawers and solid brass pulls.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edmond J. Spence Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern End Table by Edmond J. Spence for Industria Mueblera, c1950s
By Industria Mueblera Mexico, Edmond J. Spence
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Embrace the timeless elegance of mid-century design with this exquisite vintage end table, doubling as a nightstand, crafted by the notable Edmond J. Spence for Industria Mueblera in...
Category
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edmond J. Spence Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
$923 Sale Price
61% Off
Full Size Walnut Headboard by Edmond J. Spence
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century sculpted walnut headboard by Edmond J. Spence, circa 1960. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with dealer.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Edmond J. Spence Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Birch
Stunning Swedish Edmond J. Spence Crucifix Walnut Credenza Mid-Century Modern
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Edmond J. Spence walnut credenza manufactured in Sweden and features an easily recognisable high-quality construction. The four hinged cabinets open via handles of cut-out c...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Edmond J. Spence Furniture
Materials
Maple, Walnut
$4,680 Sale Price
20% Off
Edmond Spence Wavy Front Nightstands in Birch
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Dallas, TX
Introduce timeless elegance to your bedroom with Edmond Spence's Wavy Front Nightstands in Birch, exclusively available at circa20c. These mid-century modern masterpieces beautifully...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edmond J. Spence Furniture
Materials
Birch
Wonderful Set 6 Edmond J. Spence Walnut Dining Chairs Swedish Modern
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Mid century Swedish modern set of six walnut dining room chairs by Edmund Spence. We love the stylish cross backs along with the faceted legs and arms. The armchairs measure 39.5"t x...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Edmond J. Spence Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$5,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Edmond Spence Swedish Mid-Century Chest of Drawers
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Very sculptural chest of drawers in ebonized mahogany by Edmond Spence (often misspelled as "Edmund Spence"), circa 1955. Concave front with hexagonal legs with brass sabot. Exceptio...
Category
20th Century Swedish Edmond J. Spence Furniture
Materials
Brass
Edmond J. Spence furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Edmond J. Spence furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Edmond J. Spence furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Edmond J. Spence were created in the mid-century modern style in sweden during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Poul Cadovius, Dyrlund, and Nils Jonsson. Prices for Edmond J. Spence furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $350 and can go as high as $27,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,500.
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