Edmond J. Spence Tables
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
Modernist Woven Leather / Rosewood Table , Ottoman by Edmond Spence
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Buffalo, NY
Beautiful midcentury table / ottoman designed by Edmond Spence features a woven leather top with a rosewood base. Nice original condition,, age appropriate wear..(see photos) Hand de...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edmond J. Spence Tables
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Leather, Rosewood
Pair of Mid Century Modern Edmond Spence Swedish Walnut & Brass Night Stands
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Pair of Mid Century Modern Edmond Spence Swedish Walnut Night Stands
Dimensions : 24" Wide X 18" Deep X 22" Tall
This pair of MCM night stands was made in the 1960's in Sweden and...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edmond J. Spence Tables
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Mid Century Modern End Table by Edmond J. Spence for Industria Mueblera, c1950s
By Edmond J. Spence, Industria Mueblera Mexico
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Embrace the timeless elegance of mid-century design with this exquisite vintage end table, doubling as a nightstand, crafted by the notable Edmond J. Spence for Industria Mueblera in...
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edmond J. Spence Tables
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Edmond Spence Mid Century Birch Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Countryside, IL
Edmond Spence Mid Century Birch Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves
This table measures: 57.25 wide x 41.75 deep x 28.75 inches high, with a chair clearance of 28 inches, each leaf...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edmond J. Spence Tables
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Birch
Mid Century Swedish Extendable Oval Dining Table by Edmund Spence c 1950's
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Mid Century oval dining table with vibrant walnut veneer top, including a crotch burl veneer center panel. The table featu...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Edmond J. Spence Tables
Materials
Walnut
1950s Edmond J Spence Cedar Side Table from Mexico
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Edmond J Spence Cedar Nightstand from Mexico
tall tapered legs
Two pull out drawers, lovely pull handles.
Cedar Wood.
Maker stamped.
21.75 w x...
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edmond J. Spence Tables
Materials
Cedar
Pair of Edmond Spence "Checkerboard" Nightstands
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish pair of "Checkerboard" nightstands features the iconic design of mid-century Swedish designer Edmond J. Spence. The unique vintage pair features an interior shelf space ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Edmond J. Spence Tables
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Walnut
Pair Swedish Walnut Birch Int Block Front Door End Side Tables Night Stands Mint
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Swedish walnut birch int block front door end side tables night stands mint.
Danish Scandinavian design.
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Edmond J. Spence Tables
Materials
Walnut, Birch
Wonderful Edmond J Spence Walnut Oval Dining Table Mid-Century Modern
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Edmond J Spence walnut bevelled edge racetrack dining table made in Sweden. This table is very well crafted and of high quality. We love the thick bevelled edge al...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edmond J. Spence Tables
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Brass
Edmond J. Spence Single Drawer Walnut End Tables
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of 1960's Mid-Century Modern walnut single drawer end tables by Edmond J. Spence, newly restored with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edmond J. Spence Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of Honey Amber Lacquer Edmond Spence Two Drawer Nightstands End Tables
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Swedish Mid-Century Modern honey amber tone two drawers night stands end tables by Edmond Spence.
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Edmond J. Spence Tables
Materials
Birch
Edmond Spence Nightstand With Checkerboard Front
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish vintage modern nightstand features Scandinavian Modern design of Edmond Spence of Sweden. Cabinet door contains shelved storage, ideal for bedside or living room use. Pl...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Edmond J. Spence Tables
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Walnut
Pair of Edmond Spence Mid-Century Modern Night Tables, Made in Sweden
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of night tables by Edmond Spence. Stamped on bottom, made in Sweden factory #14. Cases are made of walnut with birch pulls in excellent vintage condition. Have been wel...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edmond J. Spence Tables
Materials
Birch, Walnut
Swedish Blond Birch Dining Table w/ Two Extension Boards Leafs
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid century modern blond birch dining table with two 14" long leaves.
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Edmond J. Spence Tables
Materials
Birch
Rare Edmund Spence Checker Pattern Dining Table
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Swedish modern dining table by Edmond Spence. Two 2 x 24" extension leaves.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edmond J. Spence Tables
Materials
Birch
Edmund Spence Large Square Two Drawer Cabinet End Table Nightstand Stand
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern end side table with two drawers and solid brass pulls.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edmond J. Spence Tables
Materials
Walnut
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.
An elegant mahogany cabinet which is an example of Edmund Spence's integration of traditional Mexican craft...
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edmond J. Spence Tables
Materials
Rush, Hardwood, Mahogany, Cocobolo
Edmond Spence Mahogany Dining Table Designed for Industria Mueblera, circa 1958
By Industria Mueblera Mexico, Edmond J. Spence
Located in Camden, ME
An extraordinary extendable mahogany dining table by Edmund Spence manufactured by Industria Mueblera in Mexico in the 1950s.
The cast metalwork is gold leafed.
The table has Edmund...
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edmond J. Spence Tables
Materials
Gold Leaf
Edmond Spence Dining Table with Two Leaves
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern dining table with 2 x 18" leaves by Edmund Spence.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edmond J. Spence Tables
Edmond Spence Mahogany Coffee Table for Industria Mueblara, Mexico 1953
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Camden, ME
A mahogany cocktail table with with brass filigree straps, carved block details and elegantly arched legs designed by Edmond Spence and manufactured in Mexico in the mid-1950s.
This table is part of Edmund Spence's Industria Mueblara line of elegant Mexican modern furniture...
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20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Edmond J. Spence Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of Edmond J. Spence Wave Nightstands
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of nightstands by Edmond Spence, c.1950s, Sweden. The maple nightstands feature two drawers with a unique sculpted wave front design. The stands rest on four splayed legs.
Dime...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edmond J. Spence Tables
Materials
Maple
Mid-Century Dining Table by Edmond J. Spence for Industria Mueblera of Mexico
By Edmond J. Spence, Industria Mueblera Mexico
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Experience a glimpse of history while dining with this stunning mid-century mahogany dining table designed by the renowned designer Edmond J. Spence and manufactured by Industria Mue...
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edmond J. Spence Tables
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Mahogany
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H 29.5 in W 41.75 in D 62 in
Mexican Modernist Edmond Spence Walnut Dining Table for Industria Mueblera
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Mid-Century Modern Edmond Spence for Industria Mueblera walnut extension dining table, model 57, Mexico, circa 1950s. Fully restored. Features include enameled steel leg brackets, bras leg caps, and two leaves that fit neatly atop the drawers on either end of the dining table and extend from 60" to 90" L. 40" w x 29.50"h. This table is shown with Edmond Spence dining chairs, which are also available separately.
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Stunning Mahogany / Inlay Birch Dining Table, Designed by Edmond Spence, Sweden
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Mahogany / inlay birch dining table designed by Edmond Spence, made in Sweden. Nice original finish and patina, very minor blemishes, Table retains two original 15" leaves f...
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H 29.5 in W 60 in D 40 in
Pr. Night Tables Made in Sweden Designed by Edmond Spence Ca. 1950’s
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in New York, NY
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Located in San Diego, CA
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Edmond J. Spence (1911-1986) was born in Montreal and followed several generations of his family that were also in the furniture business.
Spence, an architectural designer and production engineer, was based in New York in the 1940s. His first company was Spence-Rigolo Inc. It was later changed to Edmond J Spence Co when his future wife, Jean Watt Spence (1918-2010), bought architect Arthur Rigolo’s stake in the company. Jean was Vice President as well as a designer and color consultant.
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Located in Hudson, NY
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H 29.5 in W 56 in L 29.5 in
Edmond J. Spence tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Edmond J. Spence tables 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 tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original tables 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 tables by Bodafors, Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen, and Seffle Möbelfabrik AB. Prices for Edmond J. Spence tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $770 and can go as high as $27,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,500.
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