The suave architect and interior designer Paul Laszlo made his reputation in Hollywood, where his clients included Barbara Stanwyck, Cary Grant and Elizabeth Taylor. He was aligned to no artistic or design movements, relying on his own carefully honed instincts to create his celebrated lounge chairs, tables, dressers and other furnishings. From the late 1930s to the 1960s, Laszlo’s name was a byword for sumptuous modernity among members of the smart set.
Born in Hungary in 1900, Laszlo learned about quality from his father, a prosperous furniture manufacturer. He studied design in Vienna and had his technical training in Stuttgart, Germany, where, at age 27, he established an upscale design business that gained an international reputation. Nine years later, with the Nazis in power, Laszlo, a Jew, left Germany for the United States and made his way to Los Angeles. There, he established an interior design office in Beverly Hills and was pleased to find that his Stuttgart credentials carried weight.
While he took many commercial assignments for American department stores, custom residential work was Laszlo’s stock in trade. He turned his hand to every element in a room, “down to the last ashtray,” Time magazine once wrote. Like his clients, Laszlo appreciated luxury — not the luxury of rare and precious materials, but the luxury of rich colors and textures, and deep comforts. He had a contemporary élan, exemplified by spaces that were bright, airy, uncluttered and up-to-date.
The classic earmarks of Laszlo’s furnishings are generous proportions and, in the case of his Paddle and Plank armchairs, namesake armrests that are flat and wide, the perfect spot to rest a cocktail. His case goods, tables and dining chairs have clean, elegant lines; they are simply formed yet warm, with interesting details such as woven veneer door fronts.
In recent years, Laszlo’s designs have found a new audience among fans of his easygoing modernism. Prices are in the neighborhood of $5,000 for his vintage cabinets, and from $8,000 to upwards of $20,000 for seating pieces, which are generally found in pairs or groups of six or more.
There was a reason that Laszlo’s work was so admired in the mid-20th century: every design contributes to an environment that is comfortable and elegant — at once robust and relaxed.
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1950 Credenza by Paul Laszlo
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice and iconic credenza by Paul Laszlo, it is his signature piece with these special handles, it is made of maple wood, the color and the patina is much nicer in person, it i...
Maple, Wood
Regency Mahogany Credenza
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine Regency style mahogany veneered and yew burl banded buffet, the break bowfront top with an ebony and brass inlaid edge, above an arrangement of four frieze drawers above centr...
Wood
$9,950
H 31 in W 48 in D 20 in
Sleek Restored Vintage Modern Credenza in Walnut by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning example of a rare multipurpose case piece by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, circa 1950s. Expertly crafted walnut case construction with elegant lines and detail. Wo...
Walnut
Delphine Mirrored Credenza
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
Reflectology. Minimalist forms meet Maximalist glamour. Antiqued mirror with a polished brass base. Two double-door compartments open to reveal a bright robin's egg blue interior fitted with two adjustable shelves. Quatrefoil handles and escutcheons add a decorative flourish to the simple form. Use our reflective Delphine credenza...
Brass
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.5 in W 72.25 in D 20 in
Paul Laszlo Style Ebonized Credenza Made by Stewartstown Furniture Company
By Stewartstown Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely sideboard by Stewartstown Furniture Company in the style of Paul Laszlo. The maker was a Pennsylvania furniture manufacturer located in Stewartstown, near the furniture making...
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Blond Sideboard Cabinet Attributed to Paul Laszlo
By Paul Laszlo, Stewartstown Furniture Company
Located in St. Louis, MO
Midcentury cabinet often attributed to Paul Laszlo made by Stewartstown Furniture Company. Currently being refinished, price includes refinishing.
Mahogany
$29,654 / item
H 40 in W 87 in D 21.5 in
Collector's Charred Pine, Bronze Clad Wall Hanging Credenza By Amuneal
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Collector's Charred Pine Bronze Clad Wall Hanging Credenza is supported by our traditional collector’s shelving hardware in a warm bras...
Brass, Bronze
Credenza in Parchment and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
$5,950
H 31 in W 60 in D 20 in
Exceptional Modern Buffet/Credenza by American of Martinsville in Cream Lacquer
By American of Martinsville
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Beautiful Modern buffet/credenza by America of Martinsville, circa 1950. Functional case design offers a center bank of four ( 4 ) drawers, flanked by two ( 2 ) open compartments (...
Wood
$25,000
H 31 in W 99 in D 19 in
Credenza in Solid Caviúna Hardwood by Forma, Brazilian Modern, Brazil, 1960s
By Forma Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Produced by Forma during the golden era of Brazilian Modernism in the 1960s, this exceptional credenza embodies the movement's commitment to sculptural simplicity, uncompromising cra...
Brass
$7,500 / item
H 36 in W 84 in D 18 in
Mahogany Traditional Three-Door Buffet Credenza by Leighton Hall
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is made-to-order traditional mahogany three door buffet or credenza made in the Leighton Hall shop. It features three doors with swirly crotch mahogany fields and satinwood and ...
Mahogany
$25,000 / item
H 39 in W 118 in D 22 in
Brazilian Modern Caviuna Wood Credenza by Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1950s
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional credenza was designed in the 1950s by Giuseppe Scapinelli for a private residence in São Paulo and produced by the esteemed workshop Fábrica de Móveis Finos Zullo So...
Other, Brass
$5,000
H 33.25 in W 60 in D 18.25 in
Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple, Grasscloth & Wrought Iron Credenza, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Paul McCobb Planner Group for Winchendon Furniture Co. Maple 2 Door, 4 Drawer Buffet Cabinet. Featuring a solid Maple frame, two Greige grasscloth covered sliding doors (between Pant...
Iron
Sold
H 34 in W 66 in D 19 in
1955 Classic Woven Oak Wood Credenza Buffet by PAUL LASZLO for Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, Paul Laszlo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Fabulous fifties classic oak credenza buffet with basket weave checkered design by architect and interior designer Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman USA 1955. Credenza has two open stor...
Oak
Sideboard/ Chest by Paul Laszlo, USA
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Chest of drawers designed by Paul Laszlo. USA, Brown & Saltman, 1955. Elegant six-drawer chest made of ashwood, using the Laszlo typical basket weave design on the drawer fronts. ...
Wood
Paul Laszlo Bleached Oak Basketweave "1656" Buffet Cabinet for Brown and Saltman
By Brown Saltman, Paul Laszlo
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Stunning bleached oak "1656" basketweave buffet cabinet by Paul Laszlo for Brown and Saltman features basketweave three-drawer fronts, two cabinets and modern Asian inspired legs. ...
Sold
H 32 in W 72 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Paul Laszlo Credenza Sideboard Buffet Cane and Wood, 1950s
By Brown Saltman, Paul Laszlo
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a phenomenal, wood and cane credenza, with three doors and four drawers, Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman, circa 1950s. In great condition. The dimensions are ...
Cane, Wood
Paul Lazslo Basketweave Dresser for Brown Saltman
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Dallas, TX
An oak basketweave dresser designed by Paul Lazslo for Brown Saltman.
Paul Laszlo Credenza & Hutch Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, Paul Laszlo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a mahogany credenza and hutch designed by Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman. The top can be used also as a side board. Both pieces retain the label from the m...
Glass, Mahogany
Console by Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Dallas, TX
A three drawer mahogany console table designed by Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman.