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Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern 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.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s 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 pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests. The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture 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, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

As the collection of vintage mid-century modern credenzas, chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere 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
Danish Modern Low Sideboard in Oak & Ceramic Tiles, Made by Skovby, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Experience the timeless elegance and craftsmanship of Danish Modern design with this exquisite low sideboard by Skovby, created during the 1970s. Crafted from oak and adorned with be...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Ceramic, Oak

The Lawrence Tambour Door Stereo Credenza
Located in Long Beach, CA
This credenza is a tambour door stereo console inspired by Mid Century Modern Design, a love of music and records, and our friend Lawrence who firs...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Walnut

Arne Hovmand - Olsen Teak Credenza / Server Denmark
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted teak wood credenza / server fashioned by the early cabinetmakers in Denmark with exceptional wood graining the doors . Sculptural pulls to the fronts of the four...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Multi-Color Lacquered Credenza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Brass

Expertly Restored-Ib Kofod-Larsen "Jutland" Teak Credenza for Brande Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Wood, Teak

Custom Made Walnut Credenza w/ Sliding Doors by Danish Modern LA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom Made Walnut Credenza w/ Sliding Doors by Danish Modern LA Designer Danish Modern LA Manufacturer Danish Modern LA
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Wood, Walnut

Original Mid Century Modern G Plan Teak Fresco Long 4 Door Drawer Credenza 1966
Located in Portland, OR
A fine & long Mid-Century Modern Danish Style Teak Credenza by G Plan, from the "Fresco" range, 1966. The credenza having a central bank of four graduated drawers flanked by cup...
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1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Credenza with Cane Doors and Black Laminate Case by Florence Knoll
Located in Dorchester, MA
This sideboard exemplifies Florence Knoll's classic clean-lined aesthetic. The black laminate case sits on a steel base and features handsome cane sliding doors with leather pulls. I...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Steel

Ello Post Modern Mid century layered Glass Mirror 5 door Credenza C. 1980s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ello Post Modern Mid century layered Glass Mirror 5 door Credenza or sideboard C. 1980s. Long low Glass staggered Mirror door Credenza with 5 cab...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Chrome

1950s Paul McCobb Orange & Black Credenza for Planner Group
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Paul McCobb McCobb Orange & Black Credenza for Planner Group. This exceptional early credenza was designed by the legendary Paul McCobb and produced by Planner Group. A highl...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Brass

Sideboard in Solid Elm, Maison Regain, France, 1970
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Sideboard in Solid Elm, France, 1970 With its horizontal articulation and serene, architectural bearing, this sideboard conjures the quiet strength of rural modernism. The silhouett...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Elm

Founders Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza
Located in Roanoke, VA
Beautiful mid-century modern credenza designed by Jack Cartwright for Founders. Sleek and functional with ample storage. Amazing walnut wood grain throughout. Credenza has been profe...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Walnut

French Cabinet in Pine and Brass Details
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cabinet, pine, brass, France, 1960s This two-door cabinet shows a sturdy, grounded presence. The doors can be closed and opened with a key used as a handle. The inside provides grea...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Brass

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Gunni Omann 94 inch Credenza with 4 Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern Teak gunni omann long credenza. Has 4 drawers with felt inside and 3 sliding doors. Plenty of storage room inside this 94" long Credenza. Has pin holes for ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Midcentury Low 4 Drawer Dresser by Paul McCobb Planner Group #1504 All Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful mid century low dresser credenza by Paul McCobb circa 1950 Planner Group #1504 with 4 drawers - solid maple construction has a Black Lacquered finish. All original aluminum...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Aluminum

Mid century Jack Cartwright for Founders Long wall mounted Bar desk credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Jack Cartwright for Founders Long wall mounted Bar desk credenza. Left side has 2 cabinet doors and the right side has a fold down bar or desk with white laminate surface...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Faux Leather, Walnut, Lacquer

1960s Mid Century Modern English 2-Tier Hutch Sideboard Credenza by Nathan
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1960s mid century modern 2-tier hutch sideboard credenza by Nathan, England. Teak. "Nathan Quality" label intact. Upper section with sliding glass doors & glass shelf by drop down dr...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Italian Contemporary Mid-Century Style Geometric Wood Sideboard
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Beautiful sideboard designed and handcrafted by us with structure and interior in solid wood, a big rectangular leg , 5 folding doors with vertical geometric moldings. In style of M...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Wood

Børge Mogensen Teak Sideboard with China Legs of Oak Made for FDB Møbler 1950s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish architect Børge Mogensen (1914-1972) sideboard with china legs and 2 doors, inside drawers and adjustable shelves. The cabinet is made of teak outside, the frame and legs of ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Metal

Highboard vintage 60's wooden sideboard Italian design
Located in None, IT
Tall sideboard with wooden frame, with four drawers, two hinged doors and one drop-down door, there is a pull-out tray, Italian design, 1960s. CONDITION: In good condition, shows si...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Wood

Wall-mounted oak wood sideboard with four doors, Italy, 1950s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A large wall-mounted sideboard with four paneled doors, oak wood, Italian manufacture, 1950s Designing a wall-mounted cabinet presents a unique challenge for both renowned designers...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Oak

1970s Macassar Ebony Credenza by Milo Baughman for John Stuart Mid Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Exquisite 1970s Macassar Ebony Credenza designed by renowned mid-century modernist Milo Baughman for John Stuart. This piece exemplifies Baughman's signature minimalist aesthetic wit...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Macassar

Carlo Jensen Rosewood Credenza with Bi-Folding Door
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Birch, Rosewood

Exquisite Credenza by Edmond J. Spence made by Industria Mueblera Mexico
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is an extraordinary credenza cabinet or sideboard designed by Swedish designer Edmond J. Spence. This Beautiful piece showcases Spence's exceptional talent and reflects his uniq...
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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Iron

Circa 1960s English Credenza by Alfred Cox
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1960s credenza by Alfred Cox, England. Satinwood. Dovetailed drawer construction. Labels: "AC" and "Handcraft Quality Furniture, Registered Trade Mark". Comprised of three vert...
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1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Wood, Satinwood

Mid Century Modern Lane 9 Drawer white lacquer Credenza Chrome handles
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern Lane off white lacquer and laminate credenza sideboard or dresser circa 1970s well built. Has 9 drawers with chrome handle with lots of storage. Sits on platform b...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Chrome

HIFI Vinyl LP Storage Bench / Record Shelf Mid-Century Modern Walnut Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
This bench is the ideal solution to having records sitting all over your house and no place to sit. This is an original design, but with a strong influence of Mid Century Danish Mode...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Inspired "Victoria" Credenza, Boho Stereo Cabinet in Walnut
Located in Long Beach, CA
This design is a celebration of, and homage to, the geometric patterns that so often inspired Mid Century design. With this piece we also brought in a little bit of a Boho spirit as ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Walnut

Pete Deeble Hifi Vinyl Lp Storage Bench Stereo Cabinet Mid-Century Modern Walnut
Located in Long Beach, CA
This bench is the ideal solution to having records sitting all over your house and no place to sit. This is an original design, but with a strong influence of Mid Century Danish Modern. The bench is roughly 67" long, 19" tall (20.5" tall if you include the cushion) and 14" deep. The cushion is 1.5" tall and is hemmed in by a 1/2" border. The table top surface next to the cushion is optional- the cushion could stretch the entire width of the bench if you prefer. You can choose a different fabric if you like, otherwise I will use the fabric in the photo. This bench is exactly like my original hi-fi vinyl storage...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Walnut

Expertly Restored - Axel Christiansen Teak Tambour-Door Credenza for Aco Mobler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Wood, Teak

"Douglas" Stereo Cabinet / Credenza, Dark Walnut, Mid-Century Modern Styling
Located in Long Beach, CA
The Douglas Stereo Cabinet has been meticulously designed to be the perfect home for stereo components, records, and any other entertainment device/media. It's an original design ins...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Walnut

Expertly Restored - Hans J. Wegner RY-20 Teak Wood Credenza with Glass Doors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans J. Wegner RY-20 Teak Credenza with Glass Doors for Ry Mobler Manufacturer Ry Mobler ________________________________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mi...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Glass, Wood, Teak

Mid century Danish Modern Long Teak Credenza with Tambour Doors Kofod Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning teak long mid-century Danish modern teak with (2) Tambour doors credenza sideboard by Kofod Larsen. Beautiful Pair of tambour doors reveal (3) adjustable Shelves and (1) fel...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Wood, Teak

Sideboard in Teak by H.P. Hansen, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Ranst, VAN
This magnificent sideboard is produced by H.P. Hansen in Denmark in the 1960s. There are two sliding doors, four drawers and shelves. The sideboard is finished in teak and is in very...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Mid-Century Curved Walnut Credenza by Young Manufacturing
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A striking mid-century modern dresser crafted by Young Manufacturing Company, circa 1960s. This piece features rich walnut construction with signature sculpted drawer fronts and clea...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Wood, Walnut

Ivory sideboard three doors
Located in Guazzora, IT
Scopri la nostra straordinaria credenza, un pezzo unico che incarna l'eleganza e la raffinatezza del design contemporaneo. Progettata e realizzata a mano con una cura maniacale per i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Brass

norman sideboard series sideboard designed by Luciano Frigerio of Desio 1970s
Located in taranto, IT
splendid and rare sideboard , Produzione Frigerio Di Desio, design Luciano Frigerio, model "Norman," with finely ad artistically crafted front, composed of four doors with five drawe...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Wood

Vintage Italian Sideboard, 'circa 1950s'
Located in London, GB
Italian vintage sideboard with drinks cupboard (circa 1950s), possibly by celebrated furniture maker, Vittorio Dassi. This represents iconic design alo...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Glass, Wood

Mid Century English Walnut Credenza 1960s
Located in Pasadena, TX
This two-tone walnut sideboard has three central drawers, two compartments with folding doors either side all accented by decorative long thin pale walnut handles giving the piece a ...
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1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Walnut

Vintage 60s Teak sideboard sideboard Barovero design
Located in None, IT
Teak wood sideboard with black top, with double side doors and central drawers, Barovero design, 1960s. CONDITION: In good condition, may show signs of wear given by time. DIMENSIO...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Warren Platner for Lehigh Leopold Mid Century Rosewood, Stainless Steel Credenza
Located in Countryside, IL
Warren Platner for Lehigh Leopold Mid Century Rosewood and Stainless Steel Credenza This credenza measures: 91.75 wide x 21.75 deep x 28.25 inches high All pieces of furniture can ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Stainless Steel

Credenza by Florence Knoll for Knoll International With Carrara Marble
Located in Dallas, TX
Credenza designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1961. This example is in excellent condition, constructed with teak featuring ten drawers, chromed steel base, and the or...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Credenza by Florence Knoll for Knoll International with Calacatta Gold Marble
Located in Dallas, TX
Credenza designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1961. This example is in excellent condition, constructed with teak featuring five drawers, chromed steel base, and the o...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Svend A. Larsen Tambour-Door Teak Credenza for Faarup Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Wood, Teak

8000 Series 3 Door Credenza, George Nelson, Herman Miller, 1960's
Located in Culver City, CA
This George Nelson for Herman Miller 8000 Series credenza features not two, but three sliding doors—a configuration so unusual we couldn't find another example online. At first, we a...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Aluminum

Amazing Midcentury Paul McCobb H Sacks & Sons 14-Drawer Walnut Dresser Credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare midcentury American designer Paul McCobb walnut 14-drawer dresser credenza #8053. Original finish in beautiful vintage condition, has front folding walnut front accordion doors ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Brass

Italian Contemporary Mid-Century Paolo Buffa Style Geometric Wood Cabinet
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Beautiful cabinet designed and handcrafted by us with structure and interior in solid beechwood, 2 rectangular leg , 2 folding doors with vertical and orizontal geometric moldings (...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Style Tambour-Door Credenza by Danish Modern LA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our first-ever modern credenza designed and crafted by Danish Modern L.A.'s artisans' house in Los Angeles, CA. Our skillfully crafted credenza showcases a solid American...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Style Tambour-Door Credenza by Danish Modern LA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our first-ever modern credenza designed and crafted by Danish Modern L.A.'s artisans' house in Los Angeles, CA. Our skillfully crafted credenza showcases a solid American...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Walnut

1970s Mid-Century Regency Italian Wood and Brass Consolle Sideboard
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco consolle sideboard credenza in light wood with red painted details, two doors and original brass handles.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Brass

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Burlwood Credenza
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Burlwood Credenza This credenza measures: 84 wide x 20 deep x 33.25 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call resto...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Chrome

Modular "Samara" storage wall unit by Derk Jan de Vries for Maisa, 1970s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Modular wooden Samara storage wall unit by Dutch designer Derk Jan de Vries, created in the 1970s. This modular storing unit consists of ten volumes and includes shelves and drawers....
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Ash

Sahara TV Cabinet, Brass, Miel Onyx, Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Sahara Cocktail Cabinet, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Sahara TV cabinet is a masterpiece of organic design, crafted with the finest m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Onyx, Granite, Marble, Brass

Handsome Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Long Dresser Credenza Lane Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
An outstanding Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern burl wood long dresser or credenza by Lane Furniture. The dresser features stunning wood grain and sleek mid-century design. It ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Glass, Burl

Custom Martin Visser Floating Wenge Wall Mount Credenza w/ Record Player Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century floating wall mount credenza by the iconic and innovative designer Martin Visser. This gorgeously designed piece features a hidden record player space with a flip-t...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Glass, Wood, Wenge

Expertly Restored -Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenza by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish Modern credenza designed by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad Co. in Denmark circa 1960’s. This compact credenza includes tapered solid teak wood legs and two doors with a vintage key...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Birch, Teak

"Douglas" Turned Leg Stereo HiFi Cabinet / Credenza - Mid-Century Modern WALNUT
Located in Long Beach, CA
The Turned Leg Douglas Stereo Cabinet is functionally the same as the original Douglas cabinet but with a classic turned leg. It's been meticulously designed to be the perfect home f...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Walnut

Classic Modern Hi-Fi Stereo Cabinet / Credenza Walnut Mid-Century Modern Buffet
Located in Long Beach, CA
The Classic Modern Credenza is hand crafted in Long Beach, CA. It features two sliding doors (hence one cubby is always open), adjustable shelves, and brass hardware. It has holes cu...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Walnut

Paul Evans Rare Sculpted Bronze Cabinet with Steel Elements 1970, Signed & Dated
Located in New York, NY
Impressive and large Sculpted Bronze Cabinet with enameled steel elements and cleft slate tops by Paul Evans for Directional Furniture, American 1970 (signed “PE 70” on underside). T...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Slate, Bronze, Enamel, Steel

Danish TV Rack Side Board with Tambour Doors by Dyrlund, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Mid century tv rack side board, with tambour doors, designed and manufactured by Dyrlund of Denmark. Produced in beautifully grained teak this piece is another...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Metal

Shop Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas and Other Credenzas on 1stDibs

Antique and vintage credenzas can add an understated touch of grace to your home. These long and sophisticated cabinet-style pieces of furniture can serve a variety of purposes, and they look great too.

In Italy, the credenza was originally a small side table used in religious services. Appropriately, credere in Italian means “to believe.” Credenzas were a place to not only set the food ready for meals, they were also a place to test and taste prepared food for poison before a dish was served to a member of the ruling class. Later, credenza was used to describe a type of versatile narrow side table, typically used for serving food in the home. In form, a credenza has much in common with a sideboard — in fact, the terms credenza and sideboard are used almost interchangeably today.

Credenzas usually have short legs or no legs at all, and can feature drawers and cabinets. And all kinds of iterations of the credenza have seen the light of day over the years, from ornately carved walnut credenzas originating in 16th-century Tuscany to the wealth of Art Deco credenzas — with their polished surfaces and geometric patterns — to the array of innovative modernist interpretations that American furniture maker Milo Baughman created for Directional and Thayer Coggin.

The credenza’s blend of style and functionality led to its widespread use in the 20th century. Mid-century modern credenzas are particularly popular — take a look at Danish furniture designer Arne Vodder’s classic Model 29, for instance, with its reversible sliding doors and elegant drawer pulls. Hans Wegner, another Danish modernist, produced strikingly minimalist credenzas in the 1950s and ’60s, as did influential designer Florence Knoll. Designers continue to explore new and exciting ways to update this long-loved furnishing.

Owing to its versatility and familiar low-profile form, the credenza remains popular in contemporary homes. Unlike many larger case pieces, credenzas can be placed under windows and in irregularly shaped rooms, such as foyers and entryways. This renders it a useful storage solution. In living rooms, for example, a credenza can be a sleek media console topped with plants and the rare art monographs you’ve been planning to show off. In homes with open floor plans, a credenza can help define multiple living spaces, making it ideal for loft apartments.

Browse a variety of antique, new and vintage credenzas on 1stDibs to find the perfect fit for your home today.

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