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Place of Origin: Danish
Illum Wikkelso Bar in Rosewood With Etched Mirrored Interior
By Illum Wikkelsø, Johannes Andersen and C. F. Christensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Illum Wikkelsø
Manufacturer: C. F. Christensen
Era: 1960s
Materials: Rosewood
Measurements: 31.5″ wide x 16.5″ deep x 45″ tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Danish Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Hans Wegner Teak Credenza Model RY-26 for RY Mobler
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans Wegner design teak credenza model RY-26 for RY Mobler, Denmark. High quality construction and attention to detail made with a teak case and oak interior. In very good original c...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Niels Vodder Teak Credenza NV54
By Niels Vodder
Located in San Francisco, CA
Niels Vodder design credenza model NV54, Denmark. Niels Vodder was a premier cabinet maker that is best known for his execution of Finn Juhl's most successful and beautiful creations...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Hans Wegner GE - 430 Nightstand, Lacquered Walnut
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1969, the 430 nightstand features unparalleled craftsmanship. This chest is hand built at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted, Denmark by skilled cabine...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Danish Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
$1,241 / item
Teak Tambour Sideboard by Johannes Aasbjerg, 1960s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Category
1960s Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Danish Teak Tambour Door Credenza
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century Danish Teak Tambour Door Credenza
This credenza measures: 43.25 wide x 15.75 deep x 37.25 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintag...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Modern Wall Mounted Sideboard, Harbo Sølvsten, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wall mounted sideboard by Harbo Sølvsten, in a long, sleek design. Made fr0m oak with contrasting black lacquered doors and decorative leather handles.
Category
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Leather, Oak
1970s Danish Modern Rosewood Credenza
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Vintage Danish Rosewood Credenza Cabinet
This vintage credenza cabinet is a must-have for anyone looking to add a touch of mid-century modern...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Kurt Ostervig Mid Century Danish Rosewood Low Credenza Bookcase
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Countryside, IL
Kurt Ostervig Mid Century Danish Rosewood Low Credenza Bookcase
This credenza bookcase measures: 65 wide x 22.25 deep x 37.25 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Credenza / Sideboard w/ Tambour Doors Attributed to Arne Vodder, Denmark, 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an expansive Danish-made credenza that is audacious in scope, design and materials used this extraordinary Danish-made credenza is as functional as it is visually arresting. Constructed from a mix of solid and matchbook-veneered Burmese teak this striking sideboard is ideal for collectors and designers alike. Featuring fully functioning tambour doors, clever interior storage options and exceptional old-growth variegated woodgrains unique to the teak species this versatile piece in many ways represents the zenith of Danish Modern Design.
The devil is truly in the details in this piece. The tambour doors that roll seamlessly into the back, a rare technique that few can produce effectively, is pleasing to the eye and functionally ideal. The interior is beautifully finished, with rolling shelves...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Friis and Moltke Timber Credenza 165
By Knud Friis & Elmar Moltke Nielsen, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Friis and Moltke in 2017, this Minimalist’s credenza features exterior mounted V, legs with two cloth cabinet doors that slide from one ba...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Danish Credenzas
Materials
Fir
$3,900 / item
Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Sideboard by Gunni Oman
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The elegant modern style of Scandinavian designer Gunni Oman sets this sliding door Rosewood sideboard apart from other Mid-Century servers. Featuring four felt lined drawers, spacio...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
$3,950 Sale Price
39% Off
Hans Wegner Danish Modern Teak & Oak Drop Leaf End Table for Andreas Tuck
By Hans J. Wegner, 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 Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Oak, Teak
Handsome Dyrlund Danish Rosewood Credenza / Sideboard with Sled Legs
By Dyrlund
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Dyrlund Danish Modern rosewood credenza with unusual sled legs. The rosewood has a rich deep and dark finish. This piece measures 32"t x 78.5"l x 18"d.
Category
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
$4,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Danish Teak Tambour Sideboard
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1960
Mid century danish teak tambour sideboard
Measures: W 200 x D 46 x H 87cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Danish Teak & Brass Credenza
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Stunning 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
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Svend Aage Larsen Mid Century Danish Teak Tambour Door Credenza
By Svend Aage Larsen, Faarup Møbelfabrik
Located in Countryside, IL
Svend Aage Larsen for Faarup Møbelfabrik Mid Century Danish Teak Tambour Door Credenza
This credenza measures: 79.75 wide x 19 deep x 31.25 inches high
All pieces of furniture can ...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Niels Vodder Tambour Door Credenza NV54
By Niels Vodder
Located in Minneapolis, MN
An exquisite example of what a Danish master cabinet maker can design and manufacturer. Known as the NV54 this Niels Vodder designed sideboard is in beautiful original condition. Bea...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Credenza Model #7738 by Skovby Møbelfabrik
By Arne Vodder, Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
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...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Heirloom Credenza / Cabinet Attributed to Arne Vodder, Denmark, c. 1960's
By Arne Vodder
Located in Deland, FL
Elevate your living space with this exquisite heirloom cabinet, credenza, buffet, or media center attributed to the renowned designer Arne Vodder. This piece showcases design featur...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
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...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Ib Kofod Larsen FA66 Rosewood Credenza for Faarup Mobelfabrik
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Winnipeg, MB
Stunning FA66 Brazilian rosewood credenza designed by Ib Kofod Larsen for Faarup Mobelfabrik, Denmark. This highly collectible Danish piece features a clean-lined design and offers a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Danish Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Ole Wanscher Sideboard for Iversen, Scandinavian Design
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Rare sideboard designed by Ole Wanscher.
Structure in rosewood with brass knobs.
Composed of two sliding doors with 5 drawers.
High quality work.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Danish Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Petite Rosewood Credenza with Adjustable Shelves
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Danish modern petite credenza features hardwood construction, beautiful rosewood veneer with original finish, and two cabinet doors containing three adjustable shelves.
Dimensi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Danish Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
$1,015 Sale Price
30% Off
Omann Jun Danish Modern Teak Credenza or Console
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Danish Modern Console or Credenza by Oman Junn. Shelf on left and thin drawers on right. Sculptural tappered legs.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Wood
1920s, Danish vintage makeup mirror with jewelry storage, cherry wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1920s, Danish vintage makeup mirror with jewelry storage. Rotating mirror, little drawer. To be placed on a table or chest, etc. Original good co...
Category
1920s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Glass, Wood
Ib Kofod-Larsen Deisgned Danish Rosewood Tambour Sideboard
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish Danish modern rosewood sideboard features high quality vintage construction including dovetail joints and expertly made tambour doors. Unique raised edges and matched ro...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
$5,000 Sale Price
37% Off
Classic Scandinavian Modern Teak Credenza Attributed to Eric Wørts Denmark
By Erik Worts
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Erik Worts Classic Scandinavian Modern credenza in fine chosen Teak c 1950’s. Long clean mid century lines in fine teak with double tambour doors with inset handles. The right door o...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Teak 4-Drawer Sideboard w/ Topper by Peter Lovig Nielsen for Dansk
Located in Deland, FL
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 has eleven adj...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Wall Unit Shelves 3 Door Compartments MINT
By Adelaide Salles-Wagner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Wall Unit Shelves 3 Door Compartments MINT
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Kofod Larsen for Faarup Møbelfabrik Mid Century Danish Teak Credenza
By Faarup Møbelfabrik, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Countryside, IL
Kofod Larsen for Faarup Møbelfabrik Mid Century Danish Teak Credenza
This credenza measures: 90.5 wide x 19.5 deep x 29 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we ca...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Teak Cabinet by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A credenza in warm teak with a bank of five drawers and twin sliding doors, floating on turned solid teak dowel legs.
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
MG305 Leather Credenza by Malte Gormsen
Located in Geneve, CH
MG305 Leather Credenza by Malte Gormsen
Dimensions: D 55 x W 178.8 x H 92 cm.
Materials: Oak, leather, brass.
Malte Gormsen Møbelsnedkeri is a cabinetmaker who combines Danish craft...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Danish Credenzas
Materials
Brass
$35,571 / item
Vintage Gunni Omann Model 18 Credenza in Rosewood 1960's
By Gunni Omann
Located in Emeryville, CA
Omann Jun Møbelfabrik, established in 1933 by Andreas Omann, stands as a hallmark of iconic Danish design from the 1950s and 1960s. Renewed in production, this esteemed family-owned enterprise reintroduces the legendary Model 18 credenza...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Danish Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
$8,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish teak Dyrlund credenza sideboard with drawers and doors
By Dyrlund
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Classic highboard by Danish quality manufacturer Dyrlund.
Its is stickered with brand and stamped and dated 1990
High-quality body made of solid teak with two cabinet doors, two she...
Category
1990s Scandinavian Modern Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Petite Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern sideboard features a tambour door that hides a large compartment with two shelves and four large drawers. Sleek design with a blonde colored interior an...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
$1,680 Sale Price
20% Off
Eight Drawers Scandinavian Walnut Double Dresser on Tall Dowel Legs
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish or Swedish Mid-Century Modern 8 drawers double dresser credenza on tall tempered legs and finished back. Dramatic flame walnut wood grain pattern. Banana shape recessed pulls ...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Danish Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Peter Hvidt styled Teak Credenza Denmark
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A teak credenza with unique tapered front design having two sliding doors with built in pulls containing two smaller upper drawers and a single adjustable shelve . Sitting on sculptu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
ib Kofod-Larsen Large Teak Credenza
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
ib Kofod-Larsen large teak credenza, Denmark. Long low credenza perfect as a media cabinet or for beneath art work, with lots of storage capacity. Comprising two open cabinets with a...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Large Danish Modern Teak Credenza by Axel Christensen Odder
By Aco Møbler, Axel Christensen
Located in Buffalo, NY
beautiful teak sideboard / CREDENZA by Axel Christensen for ACO Møbler. The sideboard has four sliding doors and three drawers and right / left open shelving.. Superior quality and...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Italian Teak Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This attractive vintage modern credenza with a topper offers plenty of room for storage without sacrificing style. Sturdy and stylish with a rich teak finish and tapered legs. This b...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Glass, Teak
$4,550 Sale Price
30% Off
Seldom seen Danish Modern Hans Wegner Saber Leg Sideboard
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nice early example of the Hans Wegner designed CH 304 saber leg sideboard. Featuring the fine furniture making by Carl Hansen & Son. This design with the saber legs is the harder to ...
Category
1950s Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Classic Arne Vodder Sideboard with Top, Model 29A, Reversible Doors, Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Buffalo, NY
Arne Vodder for P. Olsen Sibast Møbler, 'Triennale' credenza model 29A, with top, Denmark, 1959.
Excellent sideboard in beautifully grained teak wood by Danish designer Arne Vodde...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Laminate, Rosewood, Teak
MG302 Credenza With Drawers by Malte Gormsen
Located in Geneve, CH
MG302 Credenza With Drawers by Malte Gormsen
Dimensions: D 45 x W 120 x H 70.8 cm.
Materials: Oak.
Available in Nature, Raw Nature, Light Nature, Grey Nature, and Dark Nature finish...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Danish Credenzas
Materials
Brass
$15,176 / item
Dyrlund Mid Century Danish Teak Sleigh Leg Credenza
By Dyrlund
Located in Countryside, IL
Dyrlund Mid Century Danish Teak Sleigh Leg Credenza
This credenza measures: 78.75 wide x 18 deep x 31.5 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vint...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Credenza in Teak After Arne Vodder w/ Finished Back, c. 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Deland, FL
Constructed from hand selected fletches of teak wood with the finest attention to details. This period Danish credenza is unmarked but based on the age and construction of the cabine...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Rosewood Model 21 Sideboard by Omann Jun
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In any room, you'll lose yourself in the spectacular rosewood grain of this truly impressive "Model 21" Sideboard designed by Andreas Omann for his own Omann Jun Møbelfabrik brand. W...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Danish Credenzas
Materials
Felt, Wood, Rosewood
$4,500 Sale Price
52% Off
Danish Modern teak credenza with sliding doors by ib Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Faarup Møbelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern credenza with sliding doors and 3 adjustable shelves by ib Kofod Larsen. Circular door slide handles. Minimalist design.
Made By Faarup Møbelfabrik made in Denmark. Loc...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
1980s Danish Modern Rosewood Credenza by Drylund
By Drylund
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous and functional Danish Modern Credenza by Drylund, circa 1980. The piece has three functional cabinets, with the right two designed with open bays and the left with 4 spaciou...
Category
1980s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Wood
$4,800 / item
Mid-Century Modern Danish Sideboard in Teak by H.W. Klein, Bramin, Denmark, 1960
By Bramin Mobler, H.W. Klein
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...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
RY26' Rosewood Sideboard by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler, Denmark 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare model ‘RY-26’ rosewood sideboard designed by Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler in the 1950s. This Danish Modern sideboard is constructed of rosewood in a rich, cherry hue with gorgeou...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Mid century Danish Modern Dansk Lovig Teak Tambour Door Long Credenza
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Dansk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful mid century Peter Løvig Nielsen teak long credenza with Tambour doors which open smoothly. This is a long beautiful credenza is made in Denmark by Dansk in 1969. Amazi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Danish Credenzas
Materials
Aluminum
Hans Wegner "President" Credenza With Teak Tambour Doors
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Hans Wegner
Manufacturer: Ry Møbler
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 78.75″ wide x 19.25″ deep x 31″ tall
Condition: In excellent original condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Brouer Six-Drawer Rosewood Credenza
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
Mid Century Danish Mahogany Bar Cabinet Sideboard
Located in Lutz, FL
Mid Century Modern Scandinavian Mahogany Sideboard Bar Cabinet. Features a locking drop down door to left with divided interior mirrored back with one glass shelf left and two adjust...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Danish Credenzas
Materials
Glass, Ash, Mahogany
Danish Teak Tambour Door Credenza by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Discover the elegance of Danish modern design with this exquisite tambour door credenza, expertly crafted by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg in the 1960s. This stunn...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Small Mid Century Sideboard or Credenza, Danish Teak Wood Design by H.P.Hansen
By H.P. Hansen
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 120x45x80 cm (Width x Hepth x Height)
Dimensions: approx. 47.2 x 17.7 x 31.5 in
This Scandinavian mid century modern teak credenza was designed and produced in the 1950s...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Borge Mogensen Teak Credenza Sever for Povl Dinesen
By Povl Dinesen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted larger sized teakwood credenza sever with plenty of storage with two sliding doors and three adjustable shelves inside the clear birch interior . Four drawers to ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Mid century danish modern sideboard credenza with bookcase shelf unit by Lovig
By Lovig Dansk, Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful mid century Danish modern credenza with shelf unit designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Dansk. Teak upper shelf cubby bookcase unit with shelves on top of lower teak credenz...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Brass
$3,597 Sale Price
40% Off
Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Credenza Cabinet By Marius Byrialsen For Nipu
By Nipu, Marius Byrialsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern, rosewood "Super Top" cabinet by Marius Byrialsen for Nipu feature sliding, tambour fronts with 10 interior shelves that are adjustable and removeable, on chrome legs. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Danish Credenzas
Materials
Chrome
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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