Edmond J. Spence Sideboards
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 Bedroom Dresser
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Eight-drawer walnut dresser by Edmond Spence, Sweden, circa 1960 makes an ideal nine drawer dresser, perfect for home bedroom. Sculpted checkerboard front makes an impressive additio...
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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
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Edmond Spence Swedish Modern Walnut Sideboard Credenza, Newly Refinished
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Measures: 74.75" W x 20" D x 31.5" H.
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Edmond Spence Swedish Modern Black Lacquered Sideboard Credenza, Refinished
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An exceptional mid-century Swedish Modern black lacquered birch sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
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Measures: 72"W x 20"D x 31.63"H.
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Edmond Spence Mid Century Maple 6 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Countryside, IL
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Edmund Spence Credenza Breakfront
By Edmond J. Spence
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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 Industria Mueblera Mexico, Edmond J. Spence
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.
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Edmond Spence Six Piece Mahogany Dinning Set for Industria Mueblera, S.A. 1950s
By Industria Mueblera Mexico, Edmond J. Spence
Located in Camden, ME
The Edmund Spence dining set for the Mexican manufacturer "Industria Mueblera, S.A.” circa 1958 consists of the following six pieces:
An extraordinary extendable mahogany dining table.
The cast metalwork is gold leafed.
The table has Edmund Spence's Industria Mueblera stamp and additional identification stenciled on the underside.
The table measures 43.75 x 66 inches closed and has two 12 inch leaves extending its length to 90 inches.
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Edmond Spence Mid-Century Sideboard with Inlays and Raised Edges
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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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Mid-Century Cabinet/Dresser in Birch Wood
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American mid-century modern rarely seen eight drawers to left and right laterals cabinet. Central push door opening with drawer and open shelves.
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Edmond J. Spence sideboards for sale on 1stDibs.
Edmond J. Spence sideboards 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 sideboards, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sideboards 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 sideboards by Henry Rosengren Hansen, Ikea, and George Nelson. Prices for Edmond J. Spence sideboards can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,640 and can go as high as $27,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,748.
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