Midcentury Credenza by Lane
View Similar Items
Midcentury Credenza by Lane
About the Item
- Creator:Lane Furniture (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 58.5 in (148.59 cm)Depth: 18 in (45.72 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1960s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. age appropriate wear, scratches, edge dings + wear, small veneer chip.
- Seller Location:Brooklyn, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: 1562-8492NJBc1stDibs: LU921814232622
Lane Furniture
When the first iteration of the Lane Furniture company began to produce its now-famous Lane cedar chests in the early 20th century, the family behind the brand was unsure of how successful they’d be, so they initially didn’t bother adding their name to the offerings.
The manufacturer was off to a modest start but the family was industrious: The Lanes were made up of farmers and contractors who’d built more than 30 miles of the Virginian railroad. They owned a cotton mill and purchased thousands of acres of land in Campbell County, Virginia, where the Virginian railroad was intended to cross the main line of the Southern Railway. The Lanes intended to start a town in this region of the state, and by 1912, streets for the town of Altavista had been laid out and utility lines were installed. In the spring of that year, John Lane purchased a defunct box factory at a bankruptcy auction. His son, Edward Hudson Lane, was tasked with the manufacturing of the cedar “hope” chests for which the Lane family would become known, even though the company was initially incorporated as the Standard Red Cedar Chest Company.
The Standard Red Cedar Chest Company struggled in its early days but introduced an assembly system at its small factory after securing a contract with the federal government to produce ammunition boxes made of pine during World War I. The company prospered and applied mass-production methods to its cedar-chest manufacturing after the war, and, in 1922, rebranding as the Lane Company, it implemented a national advertising campaign to market its products. Ads tied the company’s strong cedar hope chests to romance. Anchored by copy that read “The gift that starts the home,” the campaign rendered a Lane cedar chest a necessary purchase for young women to store linens, clothing and keepsakes as they prepared to marry.
Wartime production during World War II had Lane producing aircraft parts. In the 1950s, the family-owned company began to branch out into manufacturing tables, bedroom pieces and other various furnishings for the entire home. The brand’s vintage mid-century furniture is highly sought after.
Lane’s Acclaim walnut furniture line, which, designed by Andre Bus, has been compared to Drexel’s Declaration series for its blend of modern furniture’s clean contours and traditional craftsmanship. Ads for the Lane series suggested that it included “probably the best-selling table in the world.” (There are end tables, cocktail tables and more in the Acclaim collection, sporting graceful tapered legs and dovetail inlays.) Later, during the 1960s, Lane offered handsome modular wall units designed by the likes of Paul McCobb. Today, the company is owned by United Furniture Industries and is particularly well-known for its upholstered furniture.
Vintage Lane furniture is generally characterized by relatively neutral styles, which are versatile in different kinds of interiors, as well as good quality woods and careful manufacturing. All of these attributes have made Lane one of the most recognizable names in American furniture.
Browse storage cabinets, tables and other vintage Lane Furniture on 1stDibs.
- Midcentury Walnut CredenzaLocated in Brooklyn, NYThis beautiful walnut credenza features plenty of storage underneath as well as a beautiful dark grain pattern as well. Perfect for any dining room or side accent room. With sturdy c...Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
MaterialsWalnut
- Midcentury Faux Marble CredenzaLocated in Brooklyn, NYA stunning vintage modern sideboard with a unique lacquered finish. A sculpted front with metal trim and a lovely patterned design throughout adding to the allure. This beautiful retro style...Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
MaterialsLacquer
$1,470 Sale Price30% Off - Midcentury Knoll Style CredenzaBy Florence KnollLocated in Brooklyn, NYLong sideboard with ample storage for home or office. Nine total drawers with chrome accents and cane front door. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
MaterialsWalnut
- Beautiful Midcentury Italian Teak CredenzaLocated in Brooklyn, NYA stunning Mid-Century Modern sideboard with sculpted rosewood pulls, a finished back, and a rich vintage teak finish. Stylish Italian design with ample storage space within its larg...Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
MaterialsRosewood, Teak
- Danish Midcentury Credenza with TileLocated in Brooklyn, NYTile front credenza with topper in teak wood grain. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
MaterialsTeak
$2,100 Sale Price30% Off - Vintage Lane Furniture "Staccato" Lowboy with MirrorBy Lane FurnitureLocated in Brooklyn, NYCombining geometric patterns of walnut and quality Mid-Century craftsmanship, this stunning cabinet and mirror set by Lane is sure to impress in any home. Doors open to reveal six do...Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
MaterialsWalnut
$2,275 Sale Price / set30% Off
- Lane Mid Century Walnut Tuxedo Bow Tie Sideboard CredenzaBy Lane FurnitureLocated in Countryside, ILLane Mid century walnut tuxedo bow tie sideboard credenza This credenza measures: 66.25 wide x 18.25 deep x 30.25 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call...Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
MaterialsBrass
- Lane Midcentury Burlwood CredenzaBy Lane FurnitureLocated in Countryside, ILLane midcentury Burlwood Credenza This credenza measures: 67.75 wide x 18 deep x 32 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we ca...Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
MaterialsBurl
- Midcentury Credenza by Herbert Hirsche for Christian HolzäpfelBy Christian Holzäpfel, Herbert HircheLocated in Albano Laziale, Rome/LazioA single credenza in teak with sliding doors by german designer Herbert Hirsche, a Bauhaus Scholar, for producer Christian Holzäpfel. In very good ...Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
MaterialsMaple
- Midcentury Danish Teak & Brass CredenzaLocated in Phoenix, AZStunning teak and brass sideboard from Denmark, circa mid-1950s. This all original example has a beautifully broken in solid teak frame, with inset patinated brass drawer pulls. It h...Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
MaterialsBrass
- Midcentury Spanish Oak CredenzaLocated in Baambrugge, NLMidcentury Spanish oak credenza. Stunning colonial, brutalist style solid oak sideboard. With three door with double arched panels. Lar...Category
Vintage 1940s Spanish Credenzas
MaterialsWrought Iron
- Midcentury "Croco" Brass & Resin CredenzaLocated in Cathedral City, CAModern crocodile design embossed brass sideboard with three drawers and three doors cover with black resin finish. No Shelves Condition: Some light imperfection de-lamination ...Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
MaterialsBrass