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Place of Origin: Danish
Mid-Century Danish Credenza in Brazilian Rosewood – Restored
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish rosewood credenza handcrafted from stunning Brazilian rosewood, featuring a mitered cabinet frame, three sliding doors, and a series of four drawers with book-matched grain an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Danish Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Low 4 Drawers Sliding Doors Compartment Credenza
By Maurice Villency
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.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Palle Suenson, Two Part Wall Cabinet
By Palle Suenson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Palle Suenson, two part wall cabinet
An extremely rare two part wall hanging cabinet by Danish Architect Palle Suenson in the 1940s. The upper section is...
Category
1940s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Mahogany, Teak
Danish Teak Tambour Doors Long Credenza Dresser Server with Glass Doors Hutch
By Arne Vodder
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern finished back teak long credenza with sliding glass doors hutch.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Danish Credenzas
Materials
Glass, Teak
Danish Modern Teak Tambour Door Credenza by Bernhard Pedersen & Son
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...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
1960s Vintage Danish Sideboard in Rosewood Design P. Hundevad
By Hundevad & Co., Poul Hundevad
Located in None, IT
Sideboard sideboard in rosewood has two hinged doors with lock.
Design Poul Hundevad, 1960s.
Conditions: In good condition, it may show signs of wear given by time.
Dimensions: H...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Palisander
$1,894 Sale Price
25% Off
Danish Design Rosewood Small Sideboard by E Brouer for Brouer Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Brouer Mobel
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Deens design sideboard
Rosewood anybody?! This medium sized sideboard is all about the print and colour of the rosewood veneer. Very much an eye catcher in any modern and light inter...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Danish Teak Locking Storage Cabinet Credenza by Børge Mogensen
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...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Brass
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Modern Credenza or Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Credenza or Chest, Denmark, circa 1960s. This piece is a versatile size and can be used as a credenza, cabinet, server, or bar in ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Metal
Danish Design Rosewood small Sideboard by E Brouer for Brouer Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Brouer Mobel
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Danish design sideboard
Rosewood anybody?! This medium sized sideboard is all about the print and colour of the rosewood veneer. Very much an eye catcher in any modern and light inte...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Johannes Andersen Mid-century Danish Brazilian Rosewood Credenza
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Oakland, CA
Finely crafted mid-century rosewood credenza designed by Johannes Andersen for Silkeborg Møbelfabrik, Model 93, circa 1960, Denmark. The sideboard is handcrafted from book-matched ol...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Danish Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
1958 Danish Teak Hutch Bar Credenza by Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler
By Arne Vodder, Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
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...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak, Pine
Danish Design Credenza / Sideboard by Bernhard Pedersen in Teak 1950 Brown Beige
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
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...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Svend Aage Larsen Rosewood Credenza for Faarup Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Faarup Møbelfabrik, Svend Aage Larsen
Located in Hamburg, PA
A gorgeous rosewood credenza with display cabinet by Svend Aage Larsen for Faarup Møbelfabrik. This beautiful cabinet has ample storage and a sleek, classic design. The credenza has ...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
Danish Modern Teak Credenza
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous Danish modern teak credenza designed and manufactured in Denmark, circa 1960s. This credenza has an elegant and functional design, characte...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Danish Teak Sideboard No. 42 by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad & Co, 1960s
By Hundevad & Co., Carlo Jensen
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...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Hans J. Wegner "President" Teak Tambour-Door Credenza for Ry Mobler
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
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
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Steel
Danish Teak Corner Storage Liquor Cabinet Bar
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Midcentury Danish modern corner teak liquor cabinet bar cupboard shelves storage.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Peter Hvidt Tambour Cabinet
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
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...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Low Sideboard in Oak & Ceramic Tiles, Made by Skovby, 1970s
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Danish Credenzas
Materials
Ceramic, Oak
Mid Century Modern Clausen and Son Teak Credenza
By Clausen & Søn
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Clausen and Son Teak Credenza
Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Has some expected slight finish wear and scratching. Has some discoloration...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Credenza or TV Console by Skobvy
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Stunning Long Danish Mid Century Modern Console or Credenza. Shelf behind doors. 5 drawers on middle. 86.75w 18.5d 34h
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Danish Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Side board by Henning Kjærnulf
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Striking highboard in oak with rich carved details. Attributed to Henry Kjærnulf.
Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism.
Probably m...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Oak
Beautiful Mid Century Danish Modern Teak 2 tier Credenza Sideboard Cabinet
By Hans J. Wegner, Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Mid Century Danish Modern Teak 2 tier Credenza Sideboard Cabinet. Top section features three sliding doors with concave circle pulls revealing 5 drawers on the left and adj...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Birch, Teak
$4,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Elegant Danish Brazilian Rosewood Credenza
Located in Oakland, CA
This Danish Credenza, designed and handcrafted in Denmark, 1952, is expertly handcrafted from Brazilian rosewood, showcasing exquisite joinery and the timeless sophistication of Dani...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Danish Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Modern Sideboard by Jacob Kjær, Denmark, 1940s
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Stockholm, SE
Grand sideboard by designer and cabinetmaker Jacob Kjær, made from mahogany with decorative round brass drawer handles. All of the drawers contain felted utensil racks for organizing...
Category
1940s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Midcentury Ib Kofod-Larsen Brazilian Rosewood Credenza for Faarup
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Faarup Møbelfabrik
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage mid century rosewood credenza by designed Ib Kofod-Larsen manufactured by Faarup Mobelfabrik
Beautiful Brazilian Ro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Danish Credenzas
Materials
Palisander
$6,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Jens Quistgaard for Peter Løvig Nielsen Tambour Door Teak Credenza 1973 'Signed'
By Jens Quistgaard, Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is one stunning tambour door teak Danish Mid-Century Modern credenza with glass door hutch by Jens Quistgaard for Peter Løvig Nielsen...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Glass, Teak
Greta Magnusson Grossman Series 62 Three-Drawer Long Dresser
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Glendale, CA
Greta Magnusson Grossman series 62 three-drawer long dresser. Designed in 1952 by Grossman, this is an authorized re-edition by GUBI of Denmark who meticulou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Danish Credenzas
Materials
Steel
H.P. Hansen Teak Credenza with Hutch
By H.P. Hansen
Located in Toledo, OH
H.P. Hansen Teak Credenza with Hutch, circa 1960s. Scandinavian Style. Danish modern credenza and china display hutch will give you all the storage...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Danish Credenzas
Materials
Glass, Teak
Danish Modern Brutalist Credenza in Oak, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Brutalist Credenza in Oak, 1960s.
Beautiful and sculptural Mid-Century Modern Danish highboard in oak that offers plenty of storage space. Made in Denmark in the 1960s with intricate hand carved motifs and wrought iron drawer pulls.
This high sideboard could very well be designed by Henry/Henning Kjærnulf, as he is well known for combining baroque and early medieval...
Category
1960s Brutalist Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Oak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Two Part Rosewood Storage Cabinet Credenza
By Arne Vodder
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Stunning two part Danish Mid-Century Modern rosewood credenza cabinet. The base cabinet Cam be use by itself and it measures: 20 x 41 x 31" H. The top cabinet rests on the base cabin...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Danish Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Modern Rosewood 4-Drawer 2-Door Sideboard Credenza
Located in Kensington, MD
Refined lines and proportions are the defining feature of this incredible credenza in rosewood. Four graduated drawers on the left.
Two doors opening to cabinet storage on the right....
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Danish Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Rosewood High Sideboard, 1960s
Located in Breda, Netherlands
High Credenza
This exquisite Danish Design rosewood high sideboard is a true testament to the high-quality craftsmanship and timeless elegance of mid-century Scandinavian furniture. ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Rare Danish Credenza / Sideboard Model 20 by Niels Otto Moller 1950 Rosewood
By Niels Otto Møller
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 Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Svend Madsen for Falster Mobelfabrik Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenza
By Svend Åge Madsen
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...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Dyrlund Mid Century Danish Teak Tambour Door Credenza
By Dyrlund
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...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Rosewood Credenza by Svend Langkilde for Langkilde Mobler, c1960s
By Svend Langkilde
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Elevate your home decor with this exquisite vintage Mid Century Modern Rosewood Cabinet / Sideboard by the renowned designer Svend Langkilde for Langkilde Mobler, crafted in the 1960...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Rare Arne Vodder Danish Teak Credenza
By Arne Vodder
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 ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Danish Small Rosewood Sideboard by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad & Co, 1960s
By Hundevad & Co., Carlo Jensen
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Deens design sideboard
Rosewood anybody?! This medium sized sideboard is all about the print and colour of the rosewood veneer. Very much an eye catcher in any modern and light inter...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Unique Mid-Century Modern Danish Sideboard from the 1960's
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A beautiful and rare piece of furniture. Haven’t been able to find the designers name, but definitely in the style of Kai Kristiansen.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Danish Credenza
By Dyrlund
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sleek, minimal, and masterfully crafted, this Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Credenza exemplifies the elegance and functionality that define Scandinavian design. Constructed from ric...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Tall Danish Modern Sideboard by Henning Kjaernulf, Circa 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in San Antonio, TX
Henning Kjaernulf mid-century solid oak credenza. This Danish modern tall sideboard features four doors with carved accents opening to interior storage space featuring five shelves a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Danish Credenzas
Materials
Oak
Historicism Sideboard Credenza Hand Carved Oak Danish Cabinetmaker, 1940s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish Historicism sideboard in solid oak, made in the early 20th century by a Danish cabinetmaker.
Chunky legs and a sculptural front with hand-carved figures of Odin and Thor from ...
Category
1940s Brutalist Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Metal
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenza Tambour Doors Hutch Mint
By H.P. Hansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern teak credenza Tambour doors hutch mint.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Danish Credenzas
Materials
Glass, Teak
Excellent Gunni Omann Teak Credenza for Axel Christiansen Danish Modern
By Gunni Omann
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...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
$4,400 Sale Price
20% Off
2024 Jorgen Kastholm for Lange Production FK150 Sideboard in Palisander
By Lange Production, Jørgen Kastholm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a FK150 Sideboard, originally designed by Jorgen Kastholm for Lange Production in 1973. This particular example was produced in Denmark in 2024. It has a case composed of pal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Danish Credenzas
Materials
Steel
Kurt Ostervig for Brande Mobelfabrik Burled Walnut Cabinet
By Kurt Østervig, Brande Møbelfabrik
Located in Oakland, CA
Sideboard designed by Kurt Ostervig for Brande Møbelfabrik, 1956, Denmark. Features a stunning burled walnut exterior with pattern match on the door...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Danish Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Sliding Door Steak Credenza After Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Mid-Century Modern teak credenza, inspired by Kofod Larsen, features sleek sliding doors and clean lines. A timeless piece that brings both style and functionality to any modern...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
$2,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Small Danish Modern Credenza in Rosewood With Bookcase Hutch
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1960s
Materials: Rosewood
Measurements: 51" wide x 16.5" deep x 65" tall (to top of hutch) 29" tall (to top of credenza)
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Danish Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Sideboard Credenza
Located in Emeryville, CA
This beautiful 1960s vintage Danish Mid-Century credenza/sideboard has a stunning rosewood grain. This credenza features two key-locking compartments with plenty of storage space. Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Danish Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Modern Teak Tambour Door Credenza by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish modern teak tambour door credenza designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast in Denmark, circa 1950s. This teak sideboard, also known as model #37, is a masterpiece of Danish furnitur...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen Teak Credenza
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Ib Kofod-Larsen teak credenza.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Large Tambour Credenza / Room Divider in Teak by Peter Løvig Nielsen
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Peter Løvig Nielsen
Manufacturer: Løvig Møbler
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 78.75″ wide x 19.5″ deep x 31.5″ tall
Condition: In excellent origi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Danish Sideboard in Teak from Axel Christensen Odder
By Axel Christensen, Axel Christiansen Odder
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 240x47x80 cm (Width x Depth x Height)
Dimensions: approx. 94.5 x 18.5 x 31.5 in
This Scandinavian design sideboard or TV console was manufactured in the 1950s by Axel Ch...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Vintage Mid-Century Brouer Six-Drawer Rosewood Credenza 1960s
By Brouer Mobel
Located in Emeryville, CA
Brouer Møbelfabrik, often referred to simply as Brouer, was a Danish furniture manufacturer known for producing high-quality, minimalist furniture in the 1960s and 1970s. Specializin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Danish Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Bernhard Pedersen & Son MCM Danish Modern Teak Tambour Door Sideboard Credenza
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Countryside, IL
Bernhard Pedersen & Son Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Tambour Door Sideboard Credenza
This credenza measures: 83 wide x 19.75 deep x 27 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be ...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Hans Wegner Johannes Hansen Teak Floating Cabinet with Brass Pulls
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hans J. Wegner floating cabinet or chest, designed for Johannes Hansen. Beautifully constructed from rich old-growth teak, this cabinet features two banks of drawers, with a total of...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Arne Vodder for Sibast Mid Century Rosewood Credenza
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Vodder for Sibast Mid Century Rosewood Credenza
This credenza measures: 71.75 wide x 19.5 deep x 29.75 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored ...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Danish Credenzas for Sale: Shop Teak Credenzas, Hans Wegner Credenzas and Arne Vodder Credenzas on 1stDibs
Shopping for a vintage Danish credenza?
Credenzas, which were initially used in Italy during the medieval era as a small side table in religious services, usually have short legs or no legs at all, and can feature drawers and cabinets. This popular type of case furniture is a long and sophisticated cabinet-style piece that can serve a variety of purposes, and they look great too. All kinds of iterations of the credenza have seen the light of day over the years.
In form, a credenza has much in common with a sideboard — in fact, the terms credenza and sideboard are used almost interchangeably today (and like credenzas, vintage Danish sideboards can add an understated touch of grace to your home).
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 prolific Danish modernist, produced strikingly minimalist credenzas in the 1950s and ’60s.
While the likes of Ib Kofod-Larsen and Ole Wanscher created understated credenzas in rosewood, in the postwar years, Danish cabinetmakers and furniture designers also worked frequently with teak.
Knoll luminary Jens Risom, for example, relied on teak. Grete Jalk is known for her pared-back, expressive designs, which touted fluid forms and were made of alluring woods such as teak. Appreciated for its dense grain and rich luster, old-growth teak was a sought-after material among mid-century modernists. Danish designers, and Scandinavians 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.
In its heyday, Danish teak credenzas and other pieces of Danish teak furniture were so popular most of the larger cities in Canada imported and sold them. While America embraced mass-produced design by the likes of Herman Miller and Charles and Ray Eames, Scandinavian manufacturers held fast to their handmade traditions, as seen in Danish modern credenzas and other Scandi pieces from the 1950s and ’60s. In the postwar era American tastemakers really sold the citizenry on the “Scandinavian dream,” suggesting that, like us, the inhabitants of the Nordic nations valued home, hearth, family and good craftsmanship and design, as well as democracy.
The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.
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