Edmond J. Spence More Furniture and Collectibles
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
Rare Pair Edmond Spence Checkerboard Walnut Nightstands End Tables 1950s Sweden
By Walpole Furniture, Edmond J. Spence
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Edmond Spence in the 1950s, this unique model of nightstands or end tables shows characteristics of a European creation, but with the class of a post-war American flair. ...
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Edmond Spence Mid Century Swedish Walnut Nightstand
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Countryside, IL
Edmond Spence Mid Century Swedish Walnut Nightstand
This nightstand measures: 21 wide x 16 deep x 24 inches high
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Pair of Mid Century Modern Night Stands in Birch by Edmond Spence Sweden C1953
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Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic pair of night tables in Birch wood with sculpted drawer pulls by Edmond Spence. Beautiful cabinets with two drawers on turned birch legs. French polished original finish wi...
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Restored Pair of Edmund Spence Golden Birch Wavy Front Nightstands, Sweden 1950s
By Edmond J. Spence, Walpole Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
By esteemed designer Edmond Spence, these nightstands or end tables were made in Sweden for retail in the United States by Walpole Furniture. Made in the 1950s, they are reminiscent ...
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Edmond Spence Eight-Drawer Bedroom Dresser
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish Scandinavian Modern dresser by Edmond J. Spence features spacious side-by-side storage including drawer and shelf space. Quality vintage construction and unique mid-cent...
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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.
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Edmond Spence Set (headboard, chest, dresser, tables)
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Edmond Spence designed bedroom set, including full size headboard, long dresser, gentleman's chest, and two bedside tables. Superb mid-century design with rich rosewood grain through...
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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Pair Swedish Edmund Spence 2 Drawer Blond Birch Night Bed Stands Cabinets MINT!
By Edmond J. Spence, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Swedish Edmund Spence 2 Drawer Blond Birch Night Bed Stands Cabinets MINT!
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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.
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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.
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