Designer Trent Jansen is at the forefront of design anthropology, a furniture and interior design movement in which designers and anthropologists work closely to produce products informed by the symbolism and visual principles of other cultures.
Each piece he designs has a rough, primal energy derived from a variety of techniques, whether incorporating scales into the surface of a side table or suggesting a spider’s shape through the form of a bench. Jansen holds immense respect for heritage, reverently and conscientiously embedding cultural identity and history in his pieces.
Jansen grew up in the small town of Kiama on the southeast Australian coast. He began his studies at the Industrial Design School of the University of Alberta in Canada and then transferred to the College of Fine Arts at the University of New South Wales, where he received his bachelor’s degree in design. He later earned a PhD from the University of Wollongong.
He then worked under Dutch designer Marcel Wanders in Amsterdam. In 2004, Jansen returned to Australia and opened his design studio in Sydney. Eventually, he relocated to Thirroul on the southern coast of Australia’s New South Wales.
Jansen has exhibited his work in solo and group shows worldwide, including at the National Gallery of Victoria, Australia, and venues in Singapore, Beijing and Milan. His awards include the 2008 Bombay Sapphire Design Discovery Award, the Australia Council for the Arts “Project Funding” Award in 2019 and 2017 and a 2021 Design Files + Laminex Design Award.
Today, Jansen continues to design new pieces and create outstanding works of furniture out of his studio in Thirroul.
On 1stDibs, find an intriguing array of Trent Jansen seating, tables, storage pieces and more.
Manta Pilti Credenza / Dry Sand - in collaboration with Tanya Singer
By Trent Jansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Trent Jansen is a designer based in Thirroul, Australia, and Lecturer at the University of New South Wales Art & Design, Sydney Australia. Jansen gained his PhD from the Universi...
Walnut
$11,750
H 25 in W 74.63 in D 17.88 in
Early Florence Knoll Credenza in Rosewood with Calacatta Gold Marble Top
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in St. Louis, MO
Florence Knoll credenza in rosewood, drawer fronts are book matched with original beautiful Gold Calacatta marble top. The 10 drawer Rosewood cabinet has been restored, chrome pulls ...
Metal
1960s Florence Knoll Credenza in Walnut with White Doors
By Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 1960s sliding four door credenza, Model 541, designed by Florence Knoll in 1952. This example dates to the 1960s, and features off white enamel-coated doors. The sliding do...
Steel, Enamel
Credenza Dry Bar Cabinet Tessellated Stone & Faux Travertine
By Maitland Smith
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can sometimes ship it for less and get it to you faster. For a shipping quote, click on "ASK THE SELLER" under the purchase button and provide your zip code. Offering one of our recent Palm Beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a Two-Tone Tessellated stone with brass inlay and faux travertine Credenza dry bar...
Stone, Brass
7ft Italian Buffet Dry Bar Credenza
Located in Pasadena, TX
A stunning mid century modern buffet or credenza of Italian design. Four doors concealing shelved storage and two drawers. Age apprpriate wear.
Wood
$20,600 / item
H 27.5 in W 103 in D 19.5 in
Lake Credenza in Dark Walnut, with Interior Drawers, by August Abode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our artisan-made Lake Credenza is an extra-wide storage piece with a lower overall height, making it ideally suited for use as a credenza or media cabine...
Wood, Oak, Walnut
Midcentury French Credenza with fitted interior
Located in Richmond, VA
Stunning midcentury French credenza with fitted interior. This piece features parquetry or chevron patterned inlaid walnut with macassar crossbanding, original hardware and brass fee...
Walnut
Paul McCobb Credenza with Travertine Top
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish midcentury sideboard features the iconic design of Paul McCobb and boasts vintage mahogany finish and a striking travertine top. Tapered brass legs add to the appeal of ...
Wood
Bertha Schaefer Credenza by Singer & Sons
By M. Singer & Sons, Bertha Schaefer
Located in New York, NY
Bertha Schaefer credenza by Singer & Sons. Credenza features four drawers with two doors that each conceal storage with a single adjustable shelf. Nice lines.
Walnut
Hikido Credenza in Black Cherry
By Brian Holcombe
Located in Princeton, NJ
The credenza is made of American black cherry - the case is finished in blonde shellac and the Stand stained black. The secondary wood is American oak which lines the drawers. Detail...
Cherry, Walnut
Directional Credenza with Marble Top
By Directional
Located in Highland, IN
A beautiful, understated design by Directional, this credenza has two doors with D-shaped pulls that conceal two compartments, one with two adjustable shelves (one with a tall item c...
Marble
$7,250 / item
H 29.5 in W 43.25 in D 20.5 in
Oak Credenza with Handwoven Palm Doors by LUTECA, IN STOCK
By Michael van Beuren, Luteca Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in Mexico in circa 1945 by Michael van Beuren, this meticulously crafted credenza is made with handwoven woven palm cord doors in a technique unique to Mexico and features t...
Oak
$3,995
H 35 in W 68 in D 19.5 in
Maitland Style Postmodern Tessellated Stone Rolling Credenza Buffet Dry Bar
By Maitland Smith
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on READ MORE below. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A 1980's Maitland Style Postmodern Tessellated Ston...
Stone
Bronson Credenza (TQS) in 4 Door
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Bronson Credenza is handmade locally in Los Angeles, California. The unique design of the piece draws its original aesthetic through the combination of classic metal casing and t...
Steel
$16,826
H 78.75 in W 106.3 in D 21.66 in
Large Venetian Baroque Chippendale Credenza with Dry Bar and Golden Leaf Mirror
By Testolini & Salviati
Located in Vigonza, Padua
IMPORTANT: the mirror has been sold and only the sideboard remains Early 20th century large Venetian Baroque Chippendale credenza sideboard with golden leaf mirror Fratelli Testolin...
Crystal
Gio Ponti for Singer & Sons Credenza, Model 2160
By Gio Ponti
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gio Ponti designed credenza for Singer & Sons, Model 2160. Stunning figured walnut case with sculpted doors and legs. Interior comprises four large drawers and an adjustable shelf. T...
Walnut