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Material: Teak
H. P. Hansen Teak Credenza
Located in Philadelphia, PA
H.P. Hansen Teak Credenza with sliding doors and center drawers. Beautiful shape with top newly refinished. 86" long with tons of useful storage! Teak shows great grain and door...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Credenzas

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Teak

H. P. Hansen Teak Credenza
H. P. Hansen Teak Credenza
$3,080 Sale Price
31% Off
Mid Century Teak Sideboard or Credenza B20 by Dieter Waeckerlin, Behr, Germany
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions 174x56x70 cm (LxDxH) Dimensions: approx. 68.5 x 22 x 27.6 in Elegant Dieter Wäckerlin sideboard in teak with painted black metal base. Inlay made out of maple. This is a ...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenzas

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Maple, Teak

Dyrlund Mid Century Danish Teak Tambour Door Credenza
Located in Countryside, IL
Dyrlund Mid Century Danish Teak Tambour Door Credenza This credenza measures: 74 wide x 19 deep x 30.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vinta...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Mid-century Scandinavian Modern Teak Credenza, Nils Jonsson, Troeds Sweden
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-century Scandinavian Modern Teak Credenza, Nils Jonsson, Troeds Offered for sale is a large Midcentury Scandinavian Modern teak credenza by Nils Jonsson for Hugo Troeds. This c...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Knoll Mid-Century Modern Teak and Chrome Double Chest Credenza, circa 1970
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A very fine vintage credenza in the form of a side-by-side chest of drawers designed by Knoll and executed in 1970, it is designed using very pleasing selections of teak veneers that...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenzas

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Steel, Chrome

Vintage Danish Teak Locking Storage Cabinet Credenza by Børge Mogensen
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern buffet sideboard cabinet in teak designed by Borge Mogensen circa 1960's. This unique piece is accented with signature sculpted handles and brass hardware providin...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Credenzas

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Brass

Mid-Century Danish Teak Credenza with Angled Front & Sliding Doors
Located in Oakland, CA
Beautifully crafted mid-century Danish teak credenza, featuring a distinctive angled front, sliding doors, and a series of three center drawers with book-matched grain. The sliding d...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Credenzas

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Teak

MONUMENTAL Mid Century Modern styled Teak CREDENZA media stand
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Monumental Mid Century Modern styled Credenza / Media Stand, handmade from reclaimed teakwood. Perfect layout for a media stand - generous shelving (adjustable to three heights and ...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Danish modern teak credenza by Hans Hove & Palle Petersen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern teak credenza by Hans Hove & Palle Petersen by Christian Linneberg mobler. Teak construction with rosewood corners and small hole pulls with a black steel square ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Credenzas

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Steel

Danish Teak Tambour Doors Long Credenza Dresser Server with Glass Doors Hutch
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern finished back teak long credenza with sliding glass doors hutch.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenzas

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Glass, Teak

Peter Hvidt Tambour Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wonderful Danish Modern server cabinet, designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Soborg. Lovely doors with beautiful matched wood, to reveal adjustable shelves at the inte...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Peter Hvidt Tambour Cabinet
Peter Hvidt Tambour Cabinet
$5,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Low 4 Drawers Sliding Doors Compartment Credenza
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern take long condenser dresser. with two sliding doors compartment adjustable shelves and four drawers. Made in Denmark for Maurice Villency.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Rare Teak Credenza by Niels Moller, Danish Modern, 1960s
Located in Raleigh, NC
A stunning rare example from Neils Moller from the 1960s. Teak cabinet with beautiful coved top and simple refined details. Plenty of storage with open cabinets and drawers.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenzas

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Teak

High Sideboard designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Serie CU 04
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare beautiful high sideboard designed by the Dutch designer Cees Braakman for Pastoe, a sideboard from the Japanese series CU 04 made in teak with a warm color. Features with harmon...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenzas

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Metal

Danish Modern Teak Credenza Model #7738 by Skovby Møbelfabrik
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning Danish modern teak credenza model 7738, attributed to Arne Vodder and produced Skovby Møbelfabrik in Denmark, circa 1960s. This skillfully crafted credenza, also known as mo...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenzas

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Teak

A Danish tambour door credenza made of Brazilian Rosewood by Dyrlund, circa 1960
Located in Houston, TX
A stunning Danish tambour door credenza made of Brazilian Rosewood by Dyrlund, circa 1960s. An elegant and practical piece of furniture that will add a touch of class to any room. Th...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Tambour Doors Long Dresser Credenza by Dyrlund
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Teak Danish Mid-Century Modern tambour doors credenza dresser.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenzas

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Teak

1958 Danish Teak Hutch Bar Credenza by Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Born on April 22nd in 1958, this free-standing wall-unit / hutch is truly an architectural masterpiece. The entire construction can be easily broken down and assembled without any h...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Credenzas

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Teak, Pine

Mid-Century Modern Credenza or Sideboard by Louis van Teeffelen for WéBé, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant large Mid-Century Modern credenza or sideboard. Design by Louis van Teeffelen for WéBé. Striking Dutch design from the 1960s. Solid teak and original teak veneer...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenzas

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Ceramic, Teak

Exceptional Totally Free-Hanging XL Teak 1960 Retro Sideboard / Credenza
Located in Markington, GB
Sought after totally free-hanging extra large sideboard, super minimalistic. Height can be adjusted as required, it is very easy to fix to the wall (with metal or wooden wall bracket...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Rare Arne Vodder Danish Teak Credenza
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare and unusual Danish teak credenza designed by Arne Vodder and manufactured by Sibast, ca' 1960. Featuring reversable sliding door, finished back, sculpted and raised back edge ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Mid Century Teak Friedrich Landwehr Möbelfabrik Credenza
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this very nice teak Credenza. The credenza consists of 4 drawers with two doors. The piece still has its original skeleton key
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1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Teak Sideboard B40 by Dieter Waeckerlin, Behr Möbel, 1958
Located in Rosendahl, DE
This vintage B40 sideboard by Dieter Waeckerlin is a masterpiece of mid-century design and part of his renowned "Maasmöbel" collection. Crafted from fine teak veneer, it features cle...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenzas

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Steel

Danish Modern Teak Tambour Door Credenza by Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This stunning Danish modern teak tambour door credenza, designed and manufactured by Bernhard Pedersen & Son in Denmark during the 1960s, is a true masterpiece of mid-century furnitu...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenzas

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Teak

71" Danish Teak Credenza With Sliding Doors on Flared Legs
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish Credenza with handcrafted from old-growth teak features four drawers and pair of sliding cabinet doors with wide book-matched grain, opening to reveal a teak interior with adj...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Credenzas

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Teak

DANISH Mid Century MODERN Tambour Door Credenza / Vinyl Record STORAGE
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Tambour Door Jr. Credenza / Vinyl Storage Cabinet, c. 1960's. This beauty features perfect tambour doors that seamlessly slide open / close. While smal...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Danish Design Credenza / Sideboard by Bernhard Pedersen in Teak 1950 Brown Beige
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous Danish design credenza/sideboard in teak designed and produced by Bernhard Pedersen. Bernhard Pedersen is known for very high quality Danish furniture and this piece perfect...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenzas

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Teak

'Citadel' Teak Credenza by Nathan Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant British-made teak sideboard featuring clean lines, recessed handles, and ample storage with drawers and cabinets. Scandinavian-inspired design with rich wood grain and a mini...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenzas

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Wood, Teak

Mid Century Teak Side Board Credenza with Sleigh Base
Located in Pasadena, TX
6.6ft Mid Century teak side board credenza with sleigh base Roomy and functional sideboard with drop down liquor cabinet. Three drawers and a cen...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak CREDENZA / Sideboard by Elliotts of Newbury
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Apartment sized Teak Mid Century Modern Credenza / Sideboard by Elliotts of Newbury, c. 1960's. Loads of storage in three deep and spacious dovetailed drawers plus three smaller draw...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Danish Sideboard in Teak by H.W. Klein, Bramin, Denmark, 1960
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 225 × 45 × 80 cm (approx. 88.6" × 17.7" × 31.5") This original mid-century sideboard in Danish design was created in the 1960s by H.W. Klein and manufactured by Bramin i...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Restored H.W Klein Mid-century Danish Teak Credenza
Located in Oakland, CA
Sculptural Danish Teak credenza designed by H.W Klein for Bramin Moblefabrik with sliding doors and drawers. Finely handcrafted of old-growth teak with book-matched grain and beauti...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Extra Long Mid Century Modern TEAK CREDENZA by A.H. McIntosh, Scotland
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Rare Mid Century Modern Credenza / Media Stand designed by Tom Robertson and manufactured by A.H. McIntosh, Scotland, c. 1960's. Simple yet extremely functional design and the perfec...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Modern Credenza Sideboard in Floral Brass Clad, Handmade in India by S. Odegard
Located in New York, NY
This modern credenza sideboard is Inspired by the floral motifs used in the paintings of palaces of Rajasthan. This credenza sideboard is one of the best selling credenzas and sidebo...
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2010s Indian Modern Teak Credenzas

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Brass, Metal

Sideboard in teak with drawers and sliding doors, Denmark 1960
Located in Torino, IT
Sideboard in teak with drawers and sliding doors, Denmark 1960
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Mid Century Solid Wood Credenza/ Media Console by Artisanal
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your living space with this stunning mid-century modern credenza/media console, designed for both functionality and timeless elegance. Crafted from teak wood, this piece feat...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenzas

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Wood, Teak

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Credenza by D-Scan
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mid-century Danish Modern teak credenza by D-Scan Diethelm Scanstyle Mid Century Modern teak credenza. Danish Modern style by D-Scan. Superior construction with thick solid teak ...
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Mid-20th Century Singaporean Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Danish Teak Corner Storage Liquor Cabinet Bar
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Midcentury Danish modern corner teak liquor cabinet bar cupboard shelves storage.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Extra LONG Mid Century Modern Danish Teak CREDENZA / Media Stand, c. 1960's
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Extra Long Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Credenza / Media Stand, c. 1960's. This sideboard features tons of delicious design details such as round door-knocker style wooden hand-pul...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Tambour Door Credenza by Worts Mobler, C1960s
Located in Chino Hills, CA
For sale is a rare Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Credenza by Worts Moller, circa 1960s. This exquisite piece showcases the timeless elegance of Scandinavian design, featuring beauti...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Floral Credenza in Antique White Bronze Clad Over MDF Handcrafted In India
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the floral motifs used in the paintings of palaces of Rajasthan. One of the bestselling pieces of Stephanie Odegard collection. This elegant piece is handmade from solid ...
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2010s Indian Other Teak Credenzas

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Teak Sideboard Model 66 by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Faarup, Denmark
Located in München, Bavaria
A timeless Mid-Century Modern sideboard model FA-66 designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen and produced by Faarup Møbelfabrik in Denmark in the 1960s. Crafted from richly grained teak wood, the...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Excellent Gunni Omann Teak Credenza for Axel Christiansen Danish Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Excellent teak credenza designed by Gunni Omann for Axel Christiansen. Super long at 95" this piece has tons of storage space with fully adjustable shelves and four dovetailed drawer...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Nils Jonsson 'Gigant' Credenza in Teak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden Designer: Nils Jonsson Manufacturer: Troeds Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Dimensions: 86.5” wide x 17” deep x 31” tall
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Credenza by Artisanal
Located in New York, NY
Elegantly crafted with clean lines and warm wood tones, this mid-century modern credenza is a timeless statement piece that seamlessly blends functionality with refined aesthetics. D...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenzas

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Wood, Teak

Vintage 1960s Ib Kofod-Larsen Danish Teak Model 66 Credenza 90" Faarup Architect
Located in Hyattsville, MD
This piece is fully functional, a wonderful Danish high-end constructed cabinet, with 5 interior flatware drawers in the left cabinet bank, and an adjustable shelf behind the remaini...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Danish Teak Sideboard No. 42 by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad & Co, 1960s
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Danish Design sideboard Designed by Carlo Jensen and made by Hundevad & Co. This sideboard is truly a classic design. Finished in a beautiful teak veneer this cabinet comes with grea...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenzas

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Teak

EXTRA LONG Mid Century Modern Teak CREDENZA / Sideboard, c. 1960s
Located in Weehawken, NJ
EXTRA LONG and just plain “EXTRA” in every sense. This Mid Century Modern Teak credenza, c. 1960s, is an absolute showstopper, boasting simple yet classic styling with chunky square ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Sophisticated Teak Credenza
Located in South Charleston, WV
Unmarked but probably made by D-Scan. A large credenza boating volumes of storage for living room or office. Measures nearly 20" deep, 78.5" wide and 29.5" tall. A fine Danish Mi-Cen...
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Late 20th Century Singaporean Scandinavian Modern Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Lovely Teak Danish Credenza with Floating Hutch Room Divider, Unusual Legs
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous Danish modern teak credenza with floating hutch. This magnificent piece is finished on both sides so it can be used as a room divider. Tons of ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Credenzas

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Glass, Teak

Danish Modern Teak Tambour Door Credenza by H.P. Hansen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This stunning mid-century modern credenza, crafted by H.P. Hansen in Denmark during the 1960s, is a perfect blend of functionality and elegant design. Featuring two large tambour doo...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenzas

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Teak

1950s Professionally Restored Dux Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Credenza
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Danish Modern Teak Sideboard "Ulvö" by Yngve Ekström for Dux, 1959 Discover timeless elegance with this stunning Scandinavian modern teak sideboard, model "Ulvö," designed by the re...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Vintage Retro Teak large Sideboard Credenza by Tom Robertson for McIntosh, 1960s
Located in Markington, GB
Vintage 1960s McIntosh sideboard by Tom Robertson. It has three drawers, cupboard space, and a drinks section with a useful pullout shelf. Credenza is in very good original condition...
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20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Moreddi Teak 4 Door Credenza/ Buffet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Moreddi 4 Door Buffet or Credenza. Door open with a large wood dowel through the top surface. Each handle is carved from solid Rosewood. Doors open to reveal ample storage with pu...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Credenzas

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Rosewood, Teak

Georges Coslin Italian Mid Century Sideboard 60's
Located in bari, IT
Sideboard designer Georges Coslin, production 3V Arredamenti Padova year 1967 ca.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Mid Century Modern Teak Long Dresser / Sideboard, Made in Denmark. c. 1960's
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Teak Long Dresser / Sideboard, Made in Denmark, c. 1960's. This lovely teak credenza offers six deep and spacious dovetailed drawers - perfect for all your storage...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Floral Credenza in Brass Clad Handmade in India by Stephanie Odegard
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the floral motifs used in the paintings of palaces of Rajasthan. One of the best selling pieces of Stephanie Odegard collection. This elegant piece is hand made from solid teak which is joined to form the clean and elegant outline. Our master craftsmen carve the floral forms which is meticulously encased in a tight-fitting metal skin. The available options for metal cladding are brass, white bronze, antiqued bronze, silver and copper. Both silver and copper will tarnish over time. Regular non-abrasive household metal polishes can be used to restore the original finish. Mid-Century Modern Floral Credenza...
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2010s American Other Teak Credenzas

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Brass

Mid Century Danish Modern Large Scale Cabinet, Chest or Credenza in Teak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning Scandinavian cabinet from the 1960's. This sleek piece features gorgeous book-matched teak wood, large door and six drawers with tons of interior storage space. Nice shall...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Tambour Door Credenza by Dyrlund
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long mid-century credenza made by Dyrlund of Denmark in the 1960s. Features tambour doors which recede behind the cabinet revealing both open cabinet storage and five drawers. Master...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenzas

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Teak

Beautiful Mid Century Scandinavian modern 4 door teak credenza sideboard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Mid Century Scandinavian modern teak credenza sideboard. Made in Norway, c. 1965. Wonderful light teak wood with (4) upper short drawers and (4) lower cabinet doors. The ca...
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Credenzas

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Birch, Teak

Find Vintage Mid-Century Teak Credenzas and Other Storage Furniture 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. Vintage mid-century teak credenzas and other 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.

Shop Antique, New and Vintage Teak Furniture Today

Antique, new and vintage teak furniture has enduring classic appeal.

While teak sideboards, lounge chairs and coffee tables are luxurious additions to any living room or other interior space, teak outdoor furniture dazzles on patios and by the pool — teak is durable and strong, and can withstand extreme weather conditions. Whether you're indoors or outside, furnishings made of this tropical hardwood tree species have long been popular with design enthusiasts of all kinds.

Appreciated for its dense grain and rich luster, old-growth teak was a sought-after material among mid-century modern designers, who also pushed it to the brink of extinction.

“Teak is incredibly slow-growing, so much of what is still harvested is young, and from a sustainability standpoint, this is far from ideal,” says Brian Volk-Zimmerman of Volk Furniture in Brooklyn. When he does use it, he only goes for reclaimed teak, as many species of the tree have been over-forested.

It wasn’t always this way. In the previous century, according to Jenny Cashin — owner of the shop Mid-Century Modern Home, in British Columbia — Danish designers, and Scandinavian modernists in general, harvested teak as much as they liked. This enhanced their pieces’ handcrafted look and came to define the timeless simple shapes of mid-century modern design. “We still see current teak deck furniture that’s very porous and light,” says Cashin, who specializes in Danish modern and mid-century modern furniture made between 1940 and 1970. However, she notes, “it’s not the same caliber.”

Old-growth teak, aged 150 to 500 years old, is far denser, with a pronounced telltale grain, Cashin says. Though she can’t speak to why it found favor with Danish designers like Jens Risom, an incredibly accomplished, still-obscure furniture designer who created sideboards, dining tables and more in teak. Cashin believes their choice came down to aesthetics. Ben Erickson, a furniture maker in Brooklyn whose leather lounge chair is made of teak, believes it may have been the material’s workability.

“Even though it’s not the best on blades because it has a high mineral content, it is really beautiful to turn and shape by hand,” he says. “You can get an amazing luster by hand sanding and oiling it.”

Find a range of antique, new and vintage teak furniture on 1stDibs.

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