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Credenzas For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: Early 1900s
Rare Olive Burl Cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare and beautiful two-door cabinet with solid brass knockers and Spanish marble top. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Has two adjustable shelves and the original 'D' key.
Category
1950s Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Marble
Magnificent French Louis XVI Style Marble Top Demilune Cabinet
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful inlaid mahogany French Louis XVI style marble top console cabinet, having four fitted drawers, tapered legs and ornate bronze mounts.
#2775.
Category
1950s French Louis XVI Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Bronze
1950s William Doezema Mastercraft Credenza
Located in Hartville, OH
1950s spectacular Trio of Mastercraft Chests and custom stand. The two chests on the ends mirror each other and the center chests is larger. Designed by Willian Doezema a founding pa...
Category
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Amboyna
Osvaldo Borsani Mid-Century Modern Italian Sideboard with Bar Cabinet, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Sideboard with bar mobile Osvaldo Borsani for Furniture Varedo Borsani. The locker in the center has a limelight and four drawers, in the upper part 3 folding doors and inside the co...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Louis Philippe Buffet, France, circa 1900
Located in Chorzów, PL
Sideboard chest of drawers, France, circa 1900.
Very good condition.
Wood: oak
dimensions: height: 106 cm, width: 130 cm, depth: 57 cm
Category
Early 1900s French Louis Philippe Antique Credenzas
Materials
Oak
Important Vladimir Kagan Rosewood Brass Dresser, Desk Unit, 1950s
Located in Culver City, CA
If you're a fan of Vladimir Kagan and are looking for a piece with a story, look no farther. This piece resided in the master bedroom of Vladimir Kagan and Erica Wilson's Park Avenue apartment. This is the Kagan Family Custom Dresser and Desk, Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc., USA, circa 1950. Designed by Vladimir Kagan for he and his wife's bedroom-- this set is truly stunning.
Modular in nature, there is a dresser unit, that is flanked by a file cabinet, diagonally slatted drawers, and a drafting drawer for Kagan's pens. The unit has an attached drafting table with a drawer that features a multi-level adjusting lever where Vladimir Kagan himself used to sit and prepare his sketches.
Below the drafting table, you can see the groove to pullout the drawer was completely hand tooled.
This seat is comprised of hardwood, with rosewood veneer, brass legs and drawer pulls which have been polished back to their original glow, and a laminate top on the drafting table.
This set can be seen as documented in:
Martin Eidelberg, Design 1935-1965: What Modern Was, Abrams, p. 162
New York Social Diary, Vladimir Kagan, April 15, 2016
Vladimir Kagan (1927-2016) was a German-born American furniture designer known for his sleek, modernist designs that combined organic shapes with high-tech materials.
Kagan began his career in the 1940s, working for his father's furniture business in Germany. He later immigrated to the United States and started his own design studio in New York City in 1949. Over the next several decades, Kagan created hundreds of iconic designs, including his signature "Sculptured Chair" and "Floating Sofa," which became icons of 1950s and 60s modernism.
Kagan's designs were celebrated for their sculptural quality and unique use of materials, such as fiberglass, lucite, and stainless steel. He also pioneered the use of ergonomics in furniture design, creating pieces that were not only beautiful but also comfortable to use.
Throughout his career, Kagan received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to design, including the American Society of Interior Designers' Designer of Distinction award in 1985 and induction into the Interior Design Hall of Fame in 2009.
Kagan's impact on the world of furniture design is incredibly significant. His work helped define the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic, and his innovative use of materials and focus on ergonomics continue to influence designers today. His designs are highly sought after by collectors and are displayed in museums around the world.
This set is currently in our gallery with a set of Vladimir Kagan unicorn...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley Credenza Model 5668A for Dunbar
Located in San Francisco, CA
Edward Wormley design credenza model 5668A for Dunbar. Ebonized walnut case with newly caned front sliding doors and four drawers across the top. Comprising a fitted interior for mas...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Leif Jacobsen Style, Mid-Century Modern, Credenza, Burlwood, Canada, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Style Sideboard / Credenza / Cabinet, Burlwood
Mid-century cabinet with all original hardware and wood from the time...
Category
1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Chrome
Wood + Green Glass Seahorse Credenza in the Style of Vittorio Dassi, Italy 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful 1950s Italian credenza in the style of Vittorio Dassi. This piece has three cabinet doors, each with an inset rectangular green gla...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Glass, Wood
MidCentury Cream Color Glass and Brass DryBar, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
A unique sideboard of its kind for originality and for the choice of materials. Simple but refined design, the inside is completely covered with small mirrors, a real miniature mosaic. Note the rich design of the doors, with smooth colored glass surrounded by a black lacquered frame.
The sideboard has a wooden structure, which has been covered with cream colored glass. Frontally, the sideboard has a black frame that has been placed all around the two doors; these can be opened using two special brass pendant handles. The body of the sideboard rests on four legs in black lacquered wood. The design of the legs is very elongated and narrow in the final part that touches the ground. Internally the sideboard is covered with a micro mosaic mirror...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Edmond J. Spence Credenza with Rush Chord Doors for Industria Muebleria
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...
Category
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Rush, Wood, Mahogany
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Wood Marble Top Triple Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bombe form nine-drawer triple dresser or credenza
By John Widdicomb
USA, circa 1950s
Carved solid cherry wood, with beautiful bev...
Category
1950s American French Provincial Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pastoe Cees Braakman Du03 Sideboard in Wenge 1958
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This is for an iconic and nice minimalist sideboard model number DU03, designed by Cees Braakman and manufactured by Pastoe UMS, Holland 1958. This unique sideboard was made on reque...
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Metal
Cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
A walnut cabinet with leather wrapped handles and spruce sliding doors. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category
1950s Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Black Lacquered Mahogany Sideboard Credenza
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture
USA, 1950s
Black lacquered mahogany, with lacquered cork top and b...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century, English Credenza and Dry Bar by Beautility
By Beautility
Located in Atlanta, GA
This vintage mid-century credenza was designed and manufactured by 'beautility furniture' in England during the 1950s. A posh, stylishly designed credenza, the burl wood melamine veneered cabinet rests on tapered legs. The case consists of two outer drawers, the left fitted and lined with green felt for silver service. Beneath, two cabinet doors with raised paneled handles open to cupboards with interior shelving for additional storage. The cupboards flank a drinks cabinet lined in white formica with a fold-down pouring shelf. The drinks cabinet features a mirrored back and curved shelf...
Category
1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Paolo Buffa: Imposing Four-Door Cabinet in Walnut and Polished Brass, Italy 1950
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
Paolo Buffa (1903 - 1970)
A large and imposing sideboard by Milanese architect and designer Paolo Buffa, in walnut with round mirror-polished brass handles. The buffet's long, rect...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Rare Danish Credenza / Sideboard Model 20 by Niels Otto Moller 1950 Rosewood
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Rare and gorgeous Danish design credenza Model: 20 by Niels Otto Moller for J.L. Mollers in rosewood 1950.
Stunning clean modern design with 2 sliding doors.
The interior is also fu...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Hans Wegner Danish Modern Teak & Oak Drop Leaf End Table for Andreas Tuck
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Beautifully crafted early example end or side table designed by Hans Wegner and manufactured in Denmark by cabinet maker, Andreas Tuck. This teak and oak table has two extendable sid...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Oak, Teak
Buffet by Bernard De Swarte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Free Standing side board which is part of a series of wall mounted furniture. The designer has created a unique line of furniture with angular and curving lines. Four adjustable shel...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Danish Side or Hi Fi Cabinet, Teck, Typical of the 1950s, Midcentury
Located in Labrit, Landes
Little cabinet with one vertical door and one horizontal door.
Made circa 1950.
Teck.
Made in Denmark.
Good condition
Shipping:
40 / 85.5 / 42 cm 18.7 kg.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Brazilian Modern Credenza in Caviuna Wood & Brass by Zilberberg, Brazil, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this one-of-a-kind Mid-Century Modern Credenza in Caviuna Hardwood designed by Ando in the fifties is the FIND of the year and is nothing less than spectacular.
The credenza is made of solid Caviuna wood and features four curved legs, four drawers and six doors with delicate brass handles. The manufacturer's seal and tax stamp are in the back.
This rare piece was designed by Ando Moveis, a high-end wood joinery for a private residence in Sao Paulo. With this piece, Ando uses the Caviuna of light blond appearance with darker veins to form geometric patterns that offer a contrast giving charm and lightness. Caviuna wood was also a favorite of designers like Giuseppe Scapinelli and Rino Levi.
The piece is displayed in our showroom next to a Sergio Rodrigues Mole...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Black Lacquer and Brass Dresser or Credenza, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern eight-drawer long dresser or credenza
By Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture.
USA, 1950s
Black lacquered walnut, with brass finished trim and ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
John Stuart Painted Mahogany Chinoiserie Entertainment Cabinet Console Credenza
Located in Dayton, OH
A rare and impressive vintage John Stuart Mid-Century Modern chinoiserie 3 piece credenza, dresser or media cabinet. A rectangular form made from maho...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Mahogany, Paint
Pair of Sideboard Attributed to Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, 1950
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Wooden sideboards attributed to Osvaldo Borsani in 1950 circa.
Elegant sideboards with three doors.
They features two drawers inside and beautiful details.
Italy, 1950.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Sideboard from the School of Turin Carlo Mollino
Located in bari, IT
Early 1950s Italian sideboard, light oak wood frame composed of two side doors with related drawers a small central display case and a bar compartment . The tapered oak type and the ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Art Glass, Walnut
Large High Teak Sideboard with Floating Top 1950s, Made in Denmark
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful high sideboard with floating top and solid wenge handles, a timeless design of furniture with lots of storage space on the left side 2 panel doors and 2 shelves on the right side 2 panel doors short and 1 shelve below 2 wide drawers.
Simple modern storage unit...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Pair of Cabinets by Børge Mogensen
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of teak cabinets designed by Børge Mogensen 1957, manufactured by cabinetmaker P. Lauritsen & Son.
Measures: Large cabinet: 54.25" W Small cabinet: 27.5" W.
Category
1950s Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Kipp Stewart Drexel Declaration Mid Century Credenza
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Las Vegas, NV
1950s walnut credenza / sideboard designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel’s “Declaration” line. Composed of two sets of hinged doors which open to reveal a single, removable shelf per si...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Arne Vodder Sideboard Credenza Model 29a, Produced by Sibast, 1950s Denmark
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Madison, WI
This Sibast Mobler's model 29A teak credenza designed by Arne Vodder during the 1950s is truly stunning, coveted and a rare designer piece to have the opportu...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Walnut Cabinet Credenza
By Jens Risom
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Two-door Mid-Century Modern cabinet by Jens Risom. Classic style of Risom where case appears to be floating on base. Nickeled hardware, finished back, Divided in centre with two adju...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Chrome
Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Mahogany and Brass Dresser or Credenza, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern eight-drawer dresser or credenza
By Paul McCobb for Directional and produced by Calvin Furniture, "Irwin Collection"
USA, 1950s
Gorgeous Ho...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Grande Credenza by Paolo Buffa in Wood, Brass and Glass, Italy, 1950's
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) architect, designer
Paolo Buffa was the son of artist Giovanni Buffa, long-considered a modern innovator of early 20th centu...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Important and Rare Red Goatskin with Ebonized Wood Credenza by Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Montreal, QC
Important black lacquered wood, goatskin and red leather covered credenza by Paul Dupré Lafon, the front and sides decorated with bronze mouldings and drawer pulls. Glass and bronze ...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Goatskin
Borge Mogensen Cabinet Credenza with Sliding Doors Scandinavian Modern Oak Teak
Located in Chicago, IL
Borge Mogensen chest of drawers.
Oak and Teak.
Measures: 33"H x 53"W x 22"D
Two sliding doors
The interior on one side has three removable treys, the other side contains two shel...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Steel
Pair of Peter Lovig Nielsen for Dansk Designs Wall Unit / Room Dividers
Located in Deland, FL
Cabinet One- A coveted and exceptionally well built design by Peter Lovig Nielsen for Dansk Designs. The two part display cabinet is constructed from teak. The top bookcase portion h...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Vladimir Kagan for Kagan/ Dreyfuss Credenza or Bedroom Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vladimir Kagan for Kagan/ Dreyfuss walnut credenza or bedroom cabinet. Tambour doors with brass handles at each end slide open to reveal pull-out drawers. 3 center drawers allow for ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Stunning Italian Credenza with Fontana Arte Glass Elements, 1950s
By Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted credenza in Italian walnut with vertical glass slab supports and glass handles by Fontana Arte on the bookmatched burl doors with brass accents, Italian 1950s. Th...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Planner Group Sliding Door Credenza with Drawers, Classic Modernist
Located in Buffalo, NY
From the Paul McCobb Modular Planner Group line of Winchendon Furniture. Solid maple cabinet holds three drawers on one side single drawer with adj...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Grasscloth, Maple
Oak Arts & Crafts Credenza or Sideboard by Alexander J. Kropholler, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Arts & Crafts credenza or sideboard.
Design by Alexander J. Kropholler.
Striking Dutch design from the 1920s.
Solid oak with ori...
Category
Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Stylish 3 Piece Renzo Rutuli Chest Credenza Travertine Johnson Furniture Co
By Renzo Rutili
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Rare Mid-Century Modern 3-part chest or credenza designed by Renzo Rutili (Lorenzo R. Rutili American 1901-1966) for Johnson Furniture Co. Set of 2 walnut cases with 4 drawers each and 1 travertine...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Travertine, Brass
George Nelson Credenza or Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean lined Mid-Century Modern credenza or chest, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, American. circa 1950s. This piece is a versatile size and can be used as a credenza, ba...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Metal
Vintage Credenza in Caviuna Wood, Martin Eisler, circa 1954 Brazilian Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
This Caviuna Credenza was designed by Martin Eisler (1913-1977) for Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte in the 1950s.
This furniture typology was v...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Hardwood
Italian Midcentury Black and Silver Leaf Sideboard, 1950s
Located in Meda, MB
This precious sideboard was produced in Italy in the 1950s.
The structure is black lacquered while the the drawers and the doors are covered with a particular technique in silver le...
Category
1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Silver Leaf
Early Mid Century Modern Lane Acclaim Buffet / Sideboard, USA, c. 1950's
Located in Deland, FL
This extraordinary sideboard by Lane Furniture (Serial # 758250) is as rare as it is aesthetically captivating. The details of this piece are both subtle and eye-catching with an exquisite dovetail joint running along the top edges as well as the solid teak handles perfectly inset into the matchbook-veneered door faces all sitting upon a solid teak leg-frame. With an adjustable shelf and convenient storage compartments within the three drawers this gorgeous cabinet...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Oak
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 Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Glass, Wood
French Midcentury Extra Large Modernist Oak Sideboard, 1950s
Located in Paris, IDF
This attractive sideboard features a smooth oak build and bright copper accents. Monumental in size. The eye-catching coral and black decorative knobs...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Copper
Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Sideboard in Brass, Wood and Glass (Attr.)
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
A splendid Mid-Century sideboard attributed to the great 1950s designer Paolo Buffa.
The sideboard is entirely made of the finest wood with beautiful soft and evident grain.
The base...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Brass
'Ming' Sideboard / Credenza by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant fully restored 'Ming' sideboard by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb (USA) features gorgeous walnut grain with large brass handles. The center cabinet has four intern...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Antique Rustic Arts & Crafts Period Low Buffet ~ Credenza
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Rustic Arts & Crafts Period Low Buffet ~ Credenza is a wonderful example of the period, wherein tailored lines and sturdy construction ruled the day, with sensible designs th...
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Early 1900s French Arts and Crafts Antique Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Sideboard by Paolo Buffa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Traversetolo, IT
In the 1950s, Paolo Buffa designed this stylish Italian mid-century sideboard. There is a great deal of elegance in this piece. The sinuous lines of the sides and the refined combination of different shades of wood make this piece special. It's also noteworthy that the brass parts were cast in lost wax (it almost appears that they were made by a goldsmith).
Very well-kept conditions, completely restored, ready to use. The large sideboard, the dining table, and the chairs are also available, currently undergoing restoration.
Literature "I mobili di Paolo...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Glenn of California Tambour-Door Credenza with Black Formica Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid Century Modern Credenza designed by Glenn of California for Glenn of California in the United States c. 1950’s. This beautiful storage piece is comprised of walnut wood. The righ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Formica, Wood, Walnut
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Credenza or Record Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern credenza, bar cabinet, or record cabinet
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Black lacquered solid birch, w...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Svend Madsen for Falster Mobelfabrik Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenza
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Large Svend Åge Madsen Danish teak credenza For Falster Møbelfabrik
Denmark, ca. 1960s. A beautifully made teak sideboard or credenza designed by Svend Åge Madsen for Falster Mø...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Jorge Zalszupin Componivel Sideboard 200 L'Atelier, 1959
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful patched and sophisticated sideboard from the componivel series designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by his own company L'Atelier, Brazil 1959. Modular furniture by ...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Credenza in Wood & Onyx by Emiel Veranneman, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Credenza; Sideboard; Wood; Onyx; Marble; Emiel Veranneman; Belgium; Belgian Design; Cabinet; Storage Unit; Storing;
Credenza created by Belgian designer Emiel Veranneman in the 1...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Onyx
Wall Mounted Credenza by Paolo Buffa for Serafino Arrighi, Italy, 1950's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Paolo Buffa wall-mounted ribbed credenza in patinated, brass and glass, by master woodmaker Serafino Arrighi, 1950's
What stands out in this small w...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Teak 4-Drawer Sideboard by Peter Lovig Nielsen for Dansk Designs
Located in Deland, FL
A coveted and exceptionally well-built design by Peter Lovig Nielsen for Dansk Designs. The cabinet has a single drawer that is left facing. Behind this door is a single adjustable s...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Vintage, New and Antique Credenzas
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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