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Ficks Reed Rattan & Oak Credenza
By Ficks Reed
Located in Denton, TX
Ficks reed rattan & oak credenza with rice paper front sliding doors.
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Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Vintage Oak Credenza

Materials

Rattan, Oak, Parchment Paper

Vintage Ficks Reed Rattan & Oak Credenza
Ficks Reed Rattan & Oak Credenza
H 33.5 in W 61.5 in D 19.63 in
Solid Oak Credenza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid Oak credenza features three drawers at the center of this case piece which are flanked by two
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Credenza

Materials

Oak

Vintage Solid Oak Credenza
Solid Oak Credenza
H 29.75 in W 84 in D 19 in
Brutalist Oak Credenza, USA 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Stunning oak credenza on a black plinth with vertical slotted decor, it has five doors and multiple
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Mid-20th Century North American Brutalist Vintage Oak Credenza

Materials

Oak

Vintage Brutalist Oak Credenza, USA 1960's
Brutalist Oak Credenza, USA 1960's
H 29 in W 65 in D 18 in
Midcentury Spanish Oak Credenza
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Midcentury Spanish oak credenza. Stunning colonial, brutalist style solid oak sideboard. With three
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1940s Spanish Vintage Oak Credenza

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Midcentury Spanish Oak Credenza
Midcentury Spanish Oak Credenza
H 40.16 in W 98.43 in D 22.45 in
Vintage Oak Credenza From France, Circa 1960
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Oak Credenza From France, Circa 1960. Solid oak construction with original carved detail
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1960s European Vintage Oak Credenza

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Spanish Oak Credenza
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Mid-century Spanish oak credenza. Beautiful Spanish colonial style solid oak sideboard. With four
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1940s Spanish Vintage Oak Credenza

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Mid-Century Spanish Oak Credenza
Mid-Century Spanish Oak Credenza
H 37.41 in W 86.62 in D 19.69 in
Natural Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Natural Oak credenza, France, 1940s The sideboard consists of two compartments with shelves whose
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1940s French Campaign Vintage Oak Credenza

Materials

Oak

Vintage Natural Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
Natural Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
H 40.16 in W 92.13 in D 20.08 in
Natural Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Natural Oak credenza, France, 1940s The sideboard consists of two compartments with shelves whose
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1940s French Campaign Vintage Oak Credenza

Materials

Oak

Vintage Natural Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
Natural Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
H 39.57 in W 75.6 in D 19.69 in
Natural Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Natural Oak credenza, France, 1940s The sideboard consists of two compartments with shelves whose
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1940s French Campaign Vintage Oak Credenza

Materials

Oak

Vintage Natural Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
Natural Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
H 39.77 in W 75.99 in D 20.08 in
Mid 20th Century Spanish Oak Credenza 1940s
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Mid 20th Century Spanish Oak credenza from the 1940s. Stunning solid oak sideboard with typical
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1940s Spanish Vintage Oak Credenza

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid 20th Century Spanish Oak Credenza 1940s
Mid 20th Century Spanish Oak Credenza 1940s
H 44.89 in W 106.3 in D 23.23 in
Oak Credenza from 1940s, France
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Experience the refined elegance of this compact oak credenza, evoking the iconic style
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Oak Credenza

Materials

Oak

 Oak Credenza from 1940s, France
 Oak Credenza from 1940s, France
H 28.75 in W 59.85 in D 13.78 in
1 Bleached Solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Step back in time to the enchanting world of 1940s France with this exquisite French Provincial oak
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Oak Credenza

Materials

Oak

1 Bleached Solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
1 Bleached Solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
H 38.19 in W 62.6 in D 18.12 in
Handcrafted Solid Oak Credenza with Wrought Iron Details Spain 1940s
Located in Almelo, NL
Handcrafted solid oak Credenza with wrought iron details Spain 1940s This is a beautiful
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1940s Spanish Brutalist Vintage Oak Credenza

Materials

Wrought Iron

Solid Oak Credenza, Charles Douduyt, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Exquisite French Oak Credenza: A Testament to Charles Dudouyt's Artistry Immerse yourself in the
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Oak Credenza

Materials

Oak

Rustic Spanish Oak Credenza
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Unique rustic Spanish style cabinet in finished oak, a beautiful piece with artistic details. A
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20th Century Rustic Vintage Oak Credenza

Materials

Oak

Rustic Spanish Oak Credenza
Rustic Spanish Oak Credenza
H 36 in W 76.5 in D 19.5 in
Large Art Deco Brutalist Patinated Oak Credenza by Gaston Poison, France, 1930s
By Charles Dudouyt, Gaston Poisson
Located in Almelo, NL
Large Art Deco Brutalist patinated oak Credenza , France 1930s Large Art Deco Brutalist patinated
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Credenza

Materials

Oak

Davis Allen For GF Oak Credenza with Stainless legs and Trim
By Davis Allen
Located in Pasadena, TX
A small vintage oak credenza designed by Davis Allen and from the Davis Allen Collection for GF
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Credenza

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century American Brutalist Oak Credenza
By Lane Furniture
Located in Pasadena, CA
This American Brutalist Credenza epitomizes the meticulous craftsmanship and understated elegance
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Credenza

Materials

Oak, Cork

Large Teak + Oak Credenza by Fredrik Kayser
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Norway Designer: Fredrik Kayser Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 76.75″ wide x 19″ deep x 34.75″ tall Condition: In excellent original condition.
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Credenza

Materials

Teak

Large Teak + Oak Credenza by Fredrik Kayser
Large Teak + Oak Credenza by Fredrik Kayser
H 34.75 in W 76.75 in D 19 in
Reconstruction Solid Oak Credenza, France
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Very elegant credenza in solid oak, France, 1940s. Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. The credenza
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Oak Credenza

Materials

Oak

Reconstruction Solid Oak Credenza, France
Reconstruction Solid Oak Credenza, France
H 39.38 in W 71.66 in D 18.12 in
French Solid Oak Credenza, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Very elegant Credenza in solid oak, France, 1940s. Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. The credenza
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Oak Credenza

Materials

Oak

French Solid Oak Credenza, 1940s
French Solid Oak Credenza, 1940s
H 40.16 in W 55.32 in D 20.08 in
French Solid Oak Credenza, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Very elegant Credenza in solid oak, France, 1940s. Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. The credenza
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Oak Credenza

Materials

Oak

French Solid Oak Credenza, 1940s
French Solid Oak Credenza, 1940s
H 40.75 in W 86.62 in D 20.48 in
Patinated Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Large Credenza, solid oak, France, reminiscent of the work of Charles Dudouyt, 1940s. Large Art
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1940s French Campaign Vintage Oak Credenza

Materials

Oak

Patinated Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
Patinated Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
H 38.59 in W 78.94 in D 20.48 in
French, Solid Oak Credenza, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Very elegant credenza in solid oak, France, 1940s. Art Deco brutalist sideboard. The credenza
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Oak Credenza

Materials

Oak

French, Solid Oak Credenza, 1940s
French, Solid Oak Credenza, 1940s
H 33.86 in W 78.75 in D 14.97 in
French, Solid Oak Credenza, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Very elegant credenza in solid oak, France, 1940s. Art Deco brutalist sideboard. The credenza
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Oak Credenza

Materials

Oak

French, Solid Oak Credenza, 1940s
French, Solid Oak Credenza, 1940s
H 39.97 in W 77.17 in D 20.08 in
Solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt, Rene Gabriel
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s. Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. This is a typical
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Oak Credenza

Materials

Oak

Solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
Solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
H 37.41 in W 66.93 in D 20.08 in
French Solid Oak Credenza, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Very elegant credenza in solid oak, France, 1940s. Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. The credenza
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Oak Credenza

Materials

Marble

French Solid Oak Credenza, 1940s
French Solid Oak Credenza, 1940s
H 39.18 in W 77.96 in D 20.48 in
Solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Introducing a captivating cerused credenza inspired by the esteemed French furniture designer
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Oak Credenza

Materials

Oak

Solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
Solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
H 40.75 in W 77.17 in D 20.87 in
Breton Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Unearthed in Normandy, this Breton style piece of furniture in solid oak will bring a touch of
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1940s French Campaign Vintage Oak Credenza

Materials

Oak

Breton Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
Breton Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
H 39.38 in W 61.03 in D 19.69 in
Natural Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Unearthed in Normandy, this Breton-style sideboard in solid oak boasts a stunning brutalist look
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1940s French Campaign Vintage Oak Credenza

Materials

Oak

Natural Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
Natural Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
H 38.98 in W 70.87 in D 18.9 in
Bleached Oak Credenza By Charles Dudouy, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in New York, NY
1940's French Charles Dudouyt credenza. Two doors that are concave framed with raised reeded
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1940s French Vintage Oak Credenza

Materials

Oak

Bleached Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Unearthed in Normandy, this piece of furniture in solid oak will bring a touch of authenticity to
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1940s French Campaign Vintage Oak Credenza

Materials

Oak

Bleached Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
Bleached Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
H 42.52 in W 57.88 in D 20.87 in
Natural Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Unearthed in Normandy, this Breton style piece of furniture in solid oak will bring a touch of
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1940s French Campaign Vintage Oak Credenza

Materials

Oak

Natural Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
Natural Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
H 40.95 in W 78.75 in D 19.69 in
French Solid Oak Credenza, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
beauty of natural oak. This impressive piece exudes a rustic charm, embodying the distinctive French
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Oak Credenza

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Oak

French Solid Oak Credenza, 1940s
French Solid Oak Credenza, 1940s
H 39.38 in W 86.62 in D 21.66 in
CHARLES. DUDOUYT Cerused Oak Credenza
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Solid perused oak buffet designed by CHARLES DUDOUYT, a famous French decorator [1885 - 1946]. This
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Credenza

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Oak

CHARLES. DUDOUYT Cerused Oak Credenza
CHARLES. DUDOUYT Cerused Oak Credenza
H 40 in W 96.5 in D 20 in
Brutalist Solid Oak Credenza, Spain, 1960
By BIOSCA
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
A matching sideboard is available. Brutalist solid elm credenza. The buffet features stunning oak
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1960s Spanish Baroque Vintage Oak Credenza

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Oak

Brutalist Solid Oak Credenza, Spain, 1960
Brutalist Solid Oak Credenza, Spain, 1960
H 41.34 in W 63 in D 18.51 in
Bleached Solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Very elegant Credenza in solid oak, France, 1940s. Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. The
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Oak Credenza

Materials

Oak

Bleached Solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
Bleached Solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
H 39.38 in W 82.68 in D 19.69 in
Bleached Solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Bleached Credenza in solid oak, France, reminiscent of the work of Charles Dudouyt, 1940s. Large
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Oak Credenza

Materials

Oak

Bleached Solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
Bleached Solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
H 29.93 in W 64.38 in D 16.54 in
Bleached Solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Large Credenza, solid oak, France, reminiscent of the work of Charles Dudouyt, 1940s. Large Art
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Oak Credenza

Materials

Oak

Bleached Solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
Bleached Solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
H 38.98 in W 78.75 in D 20.48 in
Bleached Solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt, Gaston Poisson
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Very elegant Credenza in solid oak, France, 1940s. Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. The
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Oak Credenza

Materials

Oak

Bleached Solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
Bleached Solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
H 40.95 in W 79.53 in D 20.08 in
Sculptural French Solid Oak Credenza, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Very elegant credenza in solid oak, France, 1940s. Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. The credenza
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Oak Credenza

Materials

Marble

Sculptural French Solid Oak Credenza, 1940s
Sculptural French Solid Oak Credenza, 1940s
H 39.77 in W 90.56 in D 19.69 in
Bleached Solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Presenting an exceptional French oak sideboard dating back to the 1940s, distinguished by its
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Oak Credenza

Materials

Oak

Bleached Solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
Bleached Solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
H 37.41 in W 63.59 in D 19.3 in
Natural solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Unearthed in Normandy, this Breton style piece of furniture in solid oak will bring a touch of
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1940s French Campaign Vintage Oak Credenza

Materials

Oak

Natural  solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
Natural  solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
H 40.95 in W 78.75 in D 19.69 in
Bleached Solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Step into the timeless elegance of 1930s France with this exquisite oak cabinet. Crafted with care
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Oak Credenza

Materials

Oak

Bleached Solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
Bleached Solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
H 39.38 in W 63 in D 21.66 in
Exquisite French Solid Oak Credenza, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Very elegant credenza in solid oak, France, 1940s. Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. The credenza
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Oak Credenza

Materials

Mahogany

Exquisite French Solid Oak Credenza, 1940s
Exquisite French Solid Oak Credenza, 1940s
H 40.95 in W 87.41 in D 22.05 in
Lou Hodges Handcrafted Oak Credenza for California Design Group, c1980s
Located in Chino Hills, CA
For sale is a meticulously refinished credenza, an authentic piece designed by the renowned Lou
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1980s Vintage Oak Credenza

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Oak

Oak Credenza with Slate Top by Florence Knoll for Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll, this iteration of her classic clean-lined credenza features a
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Credenza

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Slate, Chrome

Brutalist Ebonized Oak Credenza, Black and Red, De Coene, 1970s
By De Coene Frères
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Large, vintage sideboard in Brutalist style. This sideboard has black (ebonized) wood with red contrasting panels. Beautiful timeless design with 4 graphic doors and 3 central drawer...
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1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Oak Credenza

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Oak

Solid Oak Credenza, Charles Douduyt, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Large Credenza, solid oak, France, Charles Dudouyt, 1940s. Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Oak Credenza

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Bleached Solid Oak Credenza, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Very elegant credenza in solid oak, France, 1940s. Art Deco brutalist sideboard. The credenza
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Oak Credenza

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Bleached Solid Oak Credenza, 1940s
Art Deco Bleached Solid Oak Credenza, 1940s
H 40.16 in W 51.58 in D 17.72 in
Art Deco Solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Very elegant credenza in solid oak, France, 1940s. Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. The
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Oak Credenza

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
Art Deco Solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
H 38.98 in W 69.3 in D 18.12 in
Solid Natural Handcarved Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt, Atelier Courtrai, Gaston Poisson
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Credenza, solid natural oak, France, 1940s. The credenza consists of three storage facilities
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Credenza

Materials

Oak

Large Solid Oak Credenza Brutalist, France, 1940s
By BIOSCA, Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Large Credenza, solid oak, France, attributed to Charles Dudouyt, 1940s. Large Art Deco Brutalist
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Oak Credenza

Materials

Oak

Solid Oak Credenza with Graphic Details, France
By Charles Dudouyt, Gaston Poisson
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Very elegant Credenza in solid oak, France, 1940s. Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. The
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1960s French Art Deco Vintage Oak Credenza

Materials

Oak

Solid Oak Credenza with Graphic Details, France
Solid Oak Credenza with Graphic Details, France
H 37.01 in W 80.71 in D 21.26 in
Art Deco Solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Very elegant Credenza in solid oak, France, 1940s. Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. The
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Oak Credenza

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
Art Deco Solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
H 41.74 in W 82.68 in D 22.45 in
Art Deco Solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Very elegant Credenza in solid oak, France, 1940s. Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. The
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Oak Credenza

Materials

Marble

Art Deco Solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
Art Deco Solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
H 38.98 in W 82.29 in D 18.51 in
Solid Oak Credenza, Charles Douduyt, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Introducing an extraordinary one-of-a-kind oak sideboard designed by the renowned French designer
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Oak Credenza

Materials

Oak

Solid Oak Credenza, Gaston Poisson, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt, Gaston Poisson
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Introducing an extraordinary one-of-a-kind oak sideboard designed by the renowned French designer
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Oak Credenza

Materials

Oak

Vintage Danish Modern Oak Credenza or Record Cabinet with Tambour Doors
Located in Seattle, WA
record cabinet and is made from oak and the shelves are removable. The credenza is of high quality and in
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Credenza

Materials

Oak, Teak

Svend Age Hansen Teak & Oak Credenza with Drawers for Naestved Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Svend Age Hansen Manufacturer: Naestved Møbelfabrik Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey wi...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Credenza

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Oak, Teak

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Vintage Oak Credenza For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage oak credenza for your home. Each vintage oak credenza for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and metal. There are many kinds of the vintage oak credenza you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage oak credenza, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage oak credenza over the years, but those crafted by Charles Dudouyt, Dunbar and Torben Strandgaard are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Vintage Oak Credenza?

The average selling price for a vintage oak credenza at 1stDibs is $3,463, while they’re typically $720 on the low end and $10,500 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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