Edmond J. Spence Credenzas
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
Edmond Spence Mid Century Credenza Sideboard with Inlay.
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Edmond Spence Walnut Credenza Sideboard. Mid century credenza designed by Edmond J. Spence in walnut with aluminum pattern inlay to the door, aluminum track handles and raised edge ...
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Edmond J. Spence Credenza with Rush Chord Doors for Industria Muebleria
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Edmond Spence Lacquered Walnut 6 Drawers Long Dresser Cabinet Credenza Mint!
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Located in Rockaway, NJ
Edmond Spence sculptural pierced carved pulls Lacquered walnut 6 drawers long dresser cabinet credenza mint! Sculptural pierced carved pulls.
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Stunning Swedish Edmond J. Spence Crucifix Walnut Credenza Mid-Century Modern
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Located in Pemberton, NJ
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Edmond Spence Swedish Modern Walnut Sideboard Credenza, Newly Refinished
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century Swedish Modern walnut sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Edmond J. Spence
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Measures: 74.75" W x 20" D x 31.5" H.
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Edmond Spence Swedish Danish Modern Long Birch 9 Drawers Credenza Dresser MINT
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Located in Rockaway, NJ
Edmond Spence Swedish Danish Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern long birch 9 drawers credenza dresser MINT!.
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Edmond Spence Swedish Modern Black Lacquered Sideboard Credenza, Refinished
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in South Bend, IN
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By Edmond Spence
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Measures: 72"W x 20"D x 31.63"H.
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Lacquered Blond Birch 6 Drawer Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dresser Credenza Mint
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Lacquered blond birch 6 drawer Swedish Mid-Century Modern dresser credenza mint.
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Edmond Spence Mid-Century Sideboard with Inlays and Raised Edges
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage sideboard features a rich vintage walnut finish with unique brass trim, raised edges, and decorative inlays. Tapered l...
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White Lacquer Eight Drawers Mid-Century Modern Double Dresser
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Made in Sweden Edmond Spence design white lacquer double dresser.
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Edmund Spence Credenza Breakfront
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in New York, NY
Chic and elegant credenza designed by Edmund Spence. This example is in very good original condition, clean and ready to use. Top is movable and removable, however there is a shadow ...
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Edmond Spence Mahogany Sideboard Woven Sea Grass Faced Doors Industrial Mueblera
By Edmond J. Spence, Industria Mueblera Mexico
Located in Camden, ME
This mahogany cabinet is an elegant example of Edmund Spence's integration of traditional Mexican craft with Mid-Century Modern styling.
Designed for the Mexican manufacturer "Indus...
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Edmund Spence Lowboy
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1950s in good vintage condition featuring incredible book-matched black walnut and carved pulls. This piece reads wonderfully, however there is loss of the original finish, some s...
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Edmond J. Spence credenzas for sale on 1stDibs.
Edmond J. Spence credenzas 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 credenzas, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original credenzas 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 credenzas by Faarup Møbelfabrik, Nils Jonsson, and Gunni Omann. Prices for Edmond J. Spence credenzas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,640 and can go as high as $12,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,923.
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