Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe mid-century modern American furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
Postwar American architects and designers were animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist “International Style” architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences such as Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the ’30s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale, in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for, respectively, pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair. George Nelson and his design team created Bubble lamp shades using a new translucent polymer skin. Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were re-purposed: the Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs that used surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century designers caught the spirit.
Classically-oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb — who designed holistic groups of sleek, blonde-wood furniture — and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern American furniture on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Peter Hvidt Style Mid Century Teak 6 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Countryside, IL
Peter Hvidt Style Mid Century Teak 6 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
The dresser measures: 63 wide x 18.5 deep x 30 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restore...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Vintage Pair John Stuart Burl Wood Night Stands Chests Credenza Drawers
By John Stuart
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of oversized night stands, chests, drawers, credenzas by John Stuart, burl wood. John Stuart labels are shown in picture. One cabinet has 3 drawers, the other has a shel...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood, Burl
Italian Mid-Century Mirrored Sideboard by Osvaldo Borsani, 1940s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Spectacular mirrored sideboard in parchment and maple designed by Osvaldo Borsani in the 1940s, with splendid movement of the lines on the front, glass top, marble base, insides in m...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Parchment Paper
Mid Century T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Blonde Maple 3 Door Keyed Credenza
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful blonde maple three door 'MING' credenza sideboard with oversized surface and sculptural, tapered legs designed by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Circa 1950. The left and r...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Michael Taylor "Far East" Credenza by Baker
Located in Highland, IN
A great design in fantastic original condition, this Michael Taylor credenza by Baker Furniture is part of his "Far East" design which incorporates Asian motifs in the designs. The b...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
John Widdicomb Campaign Burl Kneehole Credenza Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
John Widdicomb burl kneehole credenza dresser.
John Widdicomb mid century campaign style 3 piece credenza.
Features 8 drawers with 2 for files and a closed cabinet. Brass rece...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Burl
Elegant 1950s "Monaco" Sideboard by Gerard Guermonprez for Magnani, Paris
Located in Echt, NL
High quality "Monaco" Sideboard designed by Gerard Guermonperez in 1957.
The entire outside of the sideboard is made from a beautiful birch veneer.
The interior is covered in a w...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb Brass Star Shape Pulls 9 Drawers Long Dresser Credenza Light Wood
Located in Rockaway, NJ
John Widdicomb brass star shape pulls 9 drawers long dresser credenza light wood.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Mahogany, Maple
Exotic, Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Credenza by Peter Protzman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
This beautifully designed credenza was produced in 1970 and 1971 only. The top is made of bent ply African zebrawood with a highly figured grain. The drawers are a smoked transparen...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Chrome
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Monumental Rosewood Cradenza
Located in Elloree, SC
Perhaps a one-time custom order, this monumental Danish style rosewood sideboard, circa 1997 (signed by the maker at the back) features include pivot hinges, four doors, three drawer...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Florence Knoll Rosewood and Calacutta Marble Credenza or Sideboard, 1960s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Florence Knoll's iconic sideboard/credenza in rosewood with calacutta marble top. The sideboard features 4 bays with internal shelving in each bay. Key not available. In beautiful co...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Marble, Steel
Norwegian Modern Teak Credenza by Alf Aarseth
By Alf Aarseth
Located in Burbank, CA
Norwegian modern teak credenza designed by Alf Aarseth for Gustav Bahus in Norway, circa 1960s. This credenza has been skillfully made in teak wood where we can appreciate the fine g...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Florence Knoll Credenza, Blonde Oak Case, White Marble Top, Original, Signed
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Kansas City, MO
Florence Knoll credenza in oak with Carrara marble top and chromed steel frame. This is one of the best examples of this design to come through our hands in 25 years in business. The...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Carrara Marble, Chrome
Midcentury Art Deco Style Two-Door Black Credenza with Lucite and Brass Legs
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
A modern twist on the Classic Art Deco styling shown through arches across the credenza. Elegant greystone color and symmetrical design, the Art Deco credenza shows off its style and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber Mahogany and Brass Sideboard Credenza, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Mid-Century Modern sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Harvey Probber
USA, 1950s
Mahogany, with brass trim.
Measures: 77.25"W x 17.75"D x 32.75"H.
Ex...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
G Plan Mid-Century Modern 'Fresco' Sideboard in Teak, English, Ca. 1960s
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Mid-Century Modern teak sideboard designed by Victor Wilkins for G-Plan, in solid teak and afrormosia teak on ‘Floating Base,’ with extensively fitted interior. Built to the highest ...
Category
1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Poul Cadovius Danish Teak Record Cabinet with Dividers on Hairpin Legs
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Stunning Poul Cadovius Danish teak record cabinet on hairpin legs.Our shop elevated (literally) this Cado Cabinet with a sleek set of 14? metal hairpin legs. Instead of going the eas...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wrought Iron
George Nelson Highboard from the Sixties
Located in bari, IT
High board in walnut wood composed of a compartment with 5 drawers and a glass compartment and an opening door with lock designed by Georges Nelson, 1960s production.
Category
1960s Central American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Metal
Florence Knoll Four Door Rosewood Credenza Carrara Marble Top
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Florence Knoll Four Door Rosewood Credenza Carrara Marble Top, features 4 adjustable shelves chrome plated square tubular base adustable levelers.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Marble
Oak and Brass Niguel Credenza by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Niguel Credenza features brass cap feet, a brass cross-stretcher bar and brass inlaid details with brass mesh sliding bypass doors. Shown here in dark grey washed oak and satin b...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Teak Tambor Door Credenza / Sever by H.P. Hansen Denmark
By H.P. Hansen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A well crafted teak credenza / server with double sliding tambor doors that roll back and are hidden inside having adjustable shelves, storage and four slim pull out drawers. The cab...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Art Deco Ebonized Sideboard, De Coene Freres, Belgium, 1930's
By De Coene
Located in Austin, TX
Ebonized mahogany sideboard with well-fitted interior storage. Art Deco styling by De Coene Freres, from their early work. The black ebony finish has great depth and luster that is d...
Category
1930s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Large Mid-Century Teak Sideboard with Dropdown Bar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large mid-century teak sideboard with carved handle pulls features a dropdown bar over 3 drawers, a large double door storage space and a glass display case with another dropdown cab...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Glass, Teak
Danish Teak Record Cabinet Media Stand on Hairpin Legs
Located in Chattanooga, TN
One-of-a-kind Danish teak record cabinet media cabinet on hairpin legs. This piece is a custom fabrication created from vintage parts, you won’t find another! The Danish teak cabinet...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wrought Iron
Stellar Bamboo Buffet or Credenza in the Style of Milo Baughman
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent chest is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Completely installation ready.
A fabulous meticulously restored four-door ca...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Bamboo, Hardwood
ICF Helikon Flame Mahogany Credenza
By Helikon
Located in Pasadena, TX
Helikon is family-owned since its founding in 1959 with a history of making fine office furniture. ICF Group, acquired Helikon in 1996.
71.5" Midcentury flame mahogany credenza
...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Mahogany
Sideboard Credenza Model B40 by Dieter Wackerlin for Behr, Germany, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Large Minimalist rare sideboard model B40 by Dieter Waeckerlin for German manufacturer Behr. The outside is teak, and the inside has a beautifully finished maple wood interior with d...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Metal
Vintage Sideboard in Green Wood by Vivai del Sud
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous green painted wood sideboard by Vivai del Sud, fine Italian manufacture, from the 1970s.
The vintage sideboard is quite long with a rectangular shape and includes 4 front d...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer Credenza in Lacquered Mahogany with Oxidized Bronze Doors, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Meticulously crafted T-style cabinet in mirror lacquered mahogany with oxidized bronze doors and brass pulls by Karl Springer, American 1980s. This is rare design with extraordinary ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Sideboard by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
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Very large sideboard by Italian designer Osvaldo Borsani. The combination of different t...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood, Wood
Mid Century Walnut 6 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid century walnut 6 drawer lowboy dresser
This dresser measures: 64 wide x 20 deep x 31 inches high
?All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage condit...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Paul Evans Cityscape Cabinet in Chrome and Burl Patchwork
Located in Highland, IN
This stunning credenza by Paul Evans studio for Directional is from Evans' PE 400 Cityscape series and has the most pleasing composition of walnut burl and chrome patchwork. Of parti...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Steel
Broyhill Premier Emphasis Collection Mid Century Dresser
By Broyhill
Located in New York, NY
Classic American made mid century dresser, by the noted furniture company Broyhill, as part of their premier Emphasis collection. This example features two banks of drawers, each hav...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood
1970s Solid Walnut Mid Century Modern Credenza by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage, MCM walnut credenza by the way of Barney Flag for Drexel’s Parallel group. Exceptional Drexel quality.
Dimensions: 72 W 20 D 30 H.
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Kurt Ostervig Model 55 V Legged High Teak Sideboard Credenza
Located in Countryside, IL
Kurt Ostervig Model 55 V legged high teak sideboard credenza.
The credenza measures: 74 wide x 17 deep x 44 inches high.
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call rest...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Dania Mid Century Danish Teak Sideboard Credenza Buffet
Located in Countryside, IL
Dania mid century Danish teak sideboard Credenza buffet
The credenza measures: 80.5 wide x 17 deep x 58.25 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restor...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Glass, Teak
Ebonized Credenza or Buffet, Handmade in Chicago in Any Dimension or Finish
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning custom hand built and ebonized three-door credenza, or buffet with solid brass ring pulls. This is another creation from our Old Plank Workshop and can be custom made in any...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Mahogany
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates "Sculpted Bronze" Brutalist Credenza
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft associates "Sculpted Bronze" brutalist credenza
The lower case of rectangular form with a lacquered top fitted with three sculpted swing doors, raised on a ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Composition, Brass
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Record Cabinet or Credenza
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern record cabinet or credenza. Interior shelf is height adjustable.
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Vintage British Mid-Century Modern Teak Hutch Bookcase by G Plan
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful British Mid-Century Modern hutch-room divider in teak manufactured by G Plan in the UK in the 1960's
This special piece, recently imported from England to Calif...
Category
1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century Blonde Lowboy Dresser
Located in Countryside, IL
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century Blonde Lowboy Dresser
Dresser measures: 68 wide x 21.5 deep x 30.5 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call re...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Exposed Sculptural Legs Nine Drawers Long Dresser Credenza
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern deep brown walnut exposed sculpted legs dresser credenza. Nine drawers concealed behind a set of six doors with nice trims and carved pulls. In style of Robsjohn G...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Lane Rhythm Paul McCobb Style Mid-Century 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane Rhythm Paul McCobb style mid century 9 drawer lowboy dresser
Lowboy measures: 66.5 wide x 18 deep x 31.25 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call re...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Rosewood Model 13 High Sideboard by Gunni Omann for Omann Jun, 1960s
Located in Elshout, NL
A classic among credenza's, this rosewood model #13 credenza designed by Gunni Omann for Omann Jun Møbelfabrik. Recognisable design features and perfectly proportioned, with a low pr...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Hardwood, Rosewood
20th Century Sideboard in Split Bamboo and Wrought Iron Audoux Minet 1950
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Adien Audoux and Friada Minet sideboard in split bamboo 1960
2 doors, 2 shelves. Wrought iron doorways and hinges. 1 original key
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Gold Brass and Glass Italian Console Table in Romeo Rega Style, 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing mid-century gold brass and glass console table. This marvellous piece was designed in Italy during the 1970s.
This fantastic piece is in golden brass, chromed metal and sm...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Chrome, Brass
George Nelson Herman Miller Credenza, circa 1950s
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic George Nelson for Herman Miller, signed credenza. Two doors with adjustable shelf inside and four drawers. Original W-shaped handles, on block legs. Dark brown/reddish fini...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Executive Credenza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary 1960s mid-century executive credenza beautifully hand-crafted and has been newly restored and refinished by our team of craftsmen. This long cabinet features a sleek...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wood and Brass Commode Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian 1960s low sideboard, credenza or chest of drawers in elegant and classic wood in its natural graining with great gilt brass details such as the drawers handles side...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Ebonized Double Door Credenza circa 1960
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Mid Century Modern credenza offers ebonized finish with double doors opening to shelved interior, raised on square, straight and tapered legs, c1960
Measures - 29''H x 41''W x 1...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Mario Marenco 'Sapporo' Walnut Credenza for Mobilgirgi, Italy 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
The sideboard, model "Sapporo" was designed by Mario Marenco for Mobilgirgi in the 1970s in Italy and is made of solid Walnut.
The different placement of the walnut gives the sid...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut, Bentwood
Modern Capri Blue Lacquered Credenza with Walnut trim, Brass Pulls & Lucite Legs
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
Introducing our new St. Martin Credenza featuring two sliding doors and four drawers to maximize its functionality while still being stylish and chic. This retro-modern design featur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Hans Wegner GE - 430 Nightstand, Stained Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1969, the 430 nightstand features unparalleled craftsmanship. This chest is hand built at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted, Denmark by skilled cabine...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Oak
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Rattan and Wood Italian Bedside Tables, 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible pair of Mid-Century Modern bamboo and rattan nightstands. These fantastic pieces were designed in Italy in the 1980s.
The main features of this wonderful set are the be...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Wood, Bamboo
Vintage Brutalist Walnut Credenza
Located in Burbank, CA
Stunning vintage Brutalist walnut credenza / dresser manufactured in Canada and custom made for Berman Bros., circa 1960s. This credenza has an avant-garde design where the quality o...
Category
1960s Canadian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Credenza by Luciano Frigerio, circa 1970, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
Credenza by Luciano Frigerio, circa 1970, Italy.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Teakwood Sideboard "B41" by Dieter Waeckerlin for Behr, Germany 1958
Located in Munster, DE
Rare sideboard by German mid-century designer Dieter Waeckerlin, produced by Behr. This sideboard is executed in teak wood with a black steel base with manufacturer's stamp.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Steel
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville MCMWalnut and Cane Door Credenza
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Walnut and Cane Door Credenza
This credenza measures: 50 wide x 18.5 deep x 31 inches high
All pieces of furniture can b...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Cane, Walnut
