Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests. The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern credenzas, chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Paul McCobb "Irwin Collection" Credenza w/ Bi-Folding Doors
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...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Expertly Restored - Carlo Jensen Teak Tambour-Door Credenza for Hundevad
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood, Teak
CraftAssociates Credenza, Eiger Modern Walnut Credenza, 1702, Floating
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Credenza, Eiger Modern Walnut Credenza, 1702, Floating
This Eiger Modern Walnut Credenza Craft Associates® furniture is expertly crafted. The base is constructed by ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Clean Lined Caned Credenza by Michael Taylor for Baker
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean lined caned credenza, designed by Michael Taylor for Baker, American, circa 1960s. It can be used in a living area as a credenza or bar, or in a ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Cane, Wood
Umberto Mascagni for Harrods London Mid-Century Italian Sideboard Bar, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Rare and highly collectable sideboard designed in Italy by Umberto Mascagni of Bologna. Cabinet sideboard with four doors and four drawers from the 1950s was realized with back-stain...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Aluminum
Bruno Hansen Danish Rosewood Credenza
By Bruno Hansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Finely crafted Brazilian rosewood credenza attributed to Bruno Hansen, Denmark, 1955. Features beveled edges, mitered corners, and stunning book-matched grain patterns across the fro...
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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Modern Teak Credenza Bar Cabinet
By Arne Vodder
Located in Miami, FL
All original gorgeous Mid-Century Modern teak and maple cabinet from the 1960s. The vintage Danish sideboard features a pair of sliding doors, each with a sculpted teak handle, openi...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Maple, Teak
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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Glass, Wood
Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Space Age Credenza
Located in Denton, TX
Smoked lucite anchored to a matte white four door cabinet for that floating affect. Designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin 1970s.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite, Wood, Paint
Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Declaration" Large Walnut Credenza With Lit Display Hut
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: USA
Designer: Kipp Stewart
Manufacturer: Drexel
Era: 1960s
Materials: Walnut
Measurements: 60″ wide x 20″ deep x 71.25″ tall
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
French Vintage Bar Cocktail Cabinet Iroko Veneer and Brass, Mid-Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Cocktail bar cabinet, mid-century circa 1950.
Two parts, one to store bottles and glasses.
Marquetry nets on the shelves.
French, iroko veneer and brass.
Good condition.
Shipp...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Italian Sideboard in Burlwood and Brass details by Glam Furniture Italy, 1970's
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Stunning sideboard in Burlwood veneer with a high gloss varnish and brass and black details, Glam Furniture, Italy – 1970’s. The inside and backside are also made in high gloss burl ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
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...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Umberto Mascagni for Harrods London Midcentury Italian Bar Cabinet, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Rare and highly collectible bar credenza designed in Italy by Umberto Mascagni from Bologna. Early 1950s three doors cabinet created with reverse painted glass door fronts, two doors...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Aluminum
Brazilian Modern Credenza in Hardwood by Francisco Alva, c. 1960s
Located in New York, NY
This spectacular mid-century modern credenza is made with the finest Brazilian rosewood, also known as jacaranda, and has 4 doors, 4 drawers and 2 shelves. The base structure has fou...
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Style Cane / Wicker Front Credenza
By Paul McCobb
Located in Kennesaw, GA
I love this hard-to-find cane front Paul McCobb credenza! The frame appears to be oak, and the six panels open to drawers over shelves. It dates approximately to the 1960s. It is unm...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Cane, Oak
René Gabriel Patinated Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Almelo, NL
René Gabriel Patinated Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
This mid-century sideboard, crafted from patinated French oak, was designed by René Gabriel in the 1940s in France. It was part of a collection of emergency furniture created for war victims, which is reflected in its simple and functional design. The sideboard features two storage units and five drawers, and it has developed a beautiful patina over time.
In its patinated condition, this piece would make a striking addition to any room, whether a living room, family room, screening room, or office. It would also fit well in hospitality or corporate settings, such as a boutique hotel lobby, cocktail bar, members club, or luxury boutique. Incorporating mid-century design is a sustainable choice, as it repurposes furniture...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Oak
Fornasetti Trumeau Gran Coromandel Credenza Rare, N. 1 Out of 3 Pieces Ltd. Ed
Located in Long Island, NY
Fornasetti Trumeau - Gran Coromandel
Limited Edition
This is Number 1 out of 3 ever made.
Made in Italy.
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Rare Pair Haug Snekkeri Bruksbo Cabinets Credenzas in Full Bookmatched Rosewood
By Haug Snekkeri, Bruksbo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This very rare cabinets were designed in the 1960s by Haug Snekkeri for Danish furniture maker Bruksbo. There were likely only a few hundred ever made, and we have a matching pair. A...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Maple, Rosewood
George Ciancimino Walnut & Quadrilobed Aluminum Executive Credenza, C. 1970
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Georges Ciancimino for Jens Risom Walnut & Aluminum Quarefoil Credenza. Featuring a rectangular framework, Walnut veneered surface, strong Aluminum surround detailed with quadrilobed...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Chrome
George Nakashima, Large Chest of Drawers, Walnut, for Widdicomb, America 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A large walnut chest of drawers or dresser designed by George Nakashima. Produced by Widdicomb Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, A...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, Dudouyt, France, 1940s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s, Charles Dudouyt.
Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard.
The credenza consists of three central drawers and two storage facilities and covered with very detailed designed door panels.
The refined wooden structures on the doors create a striking combination with the otherwise sturdy and solid cabinet.
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Oak
Alden Sideboard
Located in Northfield, MN
A new fan favorite, the rich, solid wood grain is our signature element behind this warm and elegant sideboard. The wood really speaks for itself in the Alden Sideboard, with the gra...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood, Oak, Walnut
Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman Ebonized Dresser or Credenza, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern ebonized mahogany 21-drawer "Treasure Chest" long dresser or credenza
By Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman
USA, 1950s
Measures: 74" W x...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Mahogany
Younger "Fonseca" Credenza In Teak + Afromosia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: England
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: A. Younger Ltd
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak, Afromosia
Measurements: 82.5″ wide x 19.5″ deep x 30″ tall
Condition: In excellent original...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Dresser or Credenza, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern ten-drawer dresser or credenza
By John Widdicomb
USA, 1960s
Mahogany, with original hardware and unique flared lags.
Measures: 74" W x 2...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Mahogany
Woven Credenza with Handwoven Palm Cord Doors by Michael van Beuren from LUTECA
Located in New York, NY
Designed in Mexico in circa 1945 by Michael van Beuren, an American designer trained at Germany's famous Bauhaus school, who was devoted to combining the sophistication of Europe's '...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood
1960s Thomasville White Marble Carved Greek Key Wood Credenza
By Thomasville
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this exquisite credenza sideboard buffet, dating back to the 1960s. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this piece showcases a stunning h...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Marble, Brass
Hulmefa Mid-Century Teak Sideboard Bar with Interior Mirror, Shelving & Drawers
By Hulmefa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, large and tall dark teak sideboard with attractively contrasting blonde Interior by Hulmefa, 1960's. Doors open to reveal shelves and small wet bar with mirrored back. L...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Glass, Wood, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Teak Credenza Desk Table Pink Green by RAG Home
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Mid-Century Modern Retro style teak credenza desk table pink green by RAG Home
Original designed by Rannisa Soraya from RAG Home only Made by Order. 100% Teak wood made
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2010s Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
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 Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Walnut and Brass Credenza by Kent Coffey, C. 1950s
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Westport, CT
A stunning walnut and brass credenza by Kent Coffey, circa 1950s, meticulously restored by Stamford Modern. Featuring sculpted drawer pulls, its doors open to reveal three large draw...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Sensational Cream Gold Leaf Chinoiserie Credenza Cabinet Console LaVerne Style
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Asian Style Chinoiserie credenza cabinet with gold leaf detailing in the Laverne style. We just love the gold leaf landscape motif-well ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Mid Century Knoll Four Door Walnut Credenza with Leather Pulls
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and classic Mid Century understated Knoll credenza has four sliding doors with original leather pulls and adjustable wood shelves. This seems to be an early piece with r...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Vintage MCM to Modern Rosewood Buffet Credenza Lucite Legs Attr Bernhardt Flair
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Mid-Century Modern to modern Rosewood buffet or credenza with Lucite legs & chrome accents attributed to Bernhardt Flair. This pi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Kent Coffey Perspecta Triple Dresser Credenza Mid Century Modern
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Baltimore, MD
Mid-century modern long dresser by Kent Coffey. Minimalist Danish Modern inspired profile. A handsome example of American craftsmanship. Stunning walnut dresser with rosewood accents...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
Erik Wortz "Uvlo" Low Credenza in Oak
By Erik Wortz, IKEA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Erik Wortz - 1916 – 1997
Erik Wørts was a Danish cabinet maker who moved to Sweden in the mid-1940s, where he played an essential part in the development of flat package furniture....
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Oak
1970s Mid-Century Walnut Tambour Door Credenza (Refinished)
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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[Mid-Century Walnut Tambour Door Credenza]
This mid-century walnut tambour door credenza was designed and manufactured in the United States during the 1...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Mid-Century Modern 1960s Knoll Rosewood Credenza
Located in west palm beach, FL
This exquisite Mid-Century Modern Knoll credenza, crafted in the 1960s, showcases the timeless elegance of rosewood veneer paired with sleek chrome accents. The beautifully grained r...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Metal
Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Mahogany Sideboard Credenza, Newly Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
A very rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern "Taliesin" 18-drawer sideboard, credenza, or dresser
By Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon
USA, 1950s
Mahogany, with iconic ca...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cabinet / Credenza in Mahogany and Walnut
Located in Culver City, CA
This is a credenza that exudes power, presence, and a little bit of that old-money mystique. Designed by the legendary Edward Wormley for Dunbar, this mahogany and walnut masterpiece...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Richard Young for Merrow Associates Chrome Credenza
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a beautiful Mid-Century Modern credenza, designed by Richard Young for Merrow Associates. It has chrome legs and pulls. ...
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1970s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Henredon 9 Drawers Long Dresser Credenza Pyramid Pulls Mint
By Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Henredon 9 drawers long dresser credenza pyramid pulls mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Paul Evans CityScape Sideboard for Directional Brass Tiles & Burl Wood Doors
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rare 1970s Paul Evans Cityscape sideboard with waterfall ends for Directional with brass tiles and book matched Burl wood doors. Interior laminated in black...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Profile K37 Buffet by John Van Koert
Located in Chattanooga, TN
K37 Buffet designed by John Van Koert for Drexel’s “Profile” collection. The luxurious American walnut wood sideboard is a powerhouse of storage. Two cabinets at left and right each ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Chrome
Florence Knoll Four Position Rosewood Credenza
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Highland, IN
A classic design by Florence Knoll, the 'four position' credenza is an elegant cabinet appointed with many refined details. Supported by a polished chrome steel base, the case is ven...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Marble, Steel
Vintage 1960s highboard sideboard in wood design Mangiarotti for Molteni
Located in None, IT
Rosewood sideboard, central folding dresser with writing desk function provided with key:
Design Angelo Mangiarotti for Molteni, 1960s.
CONDITION: In good condition, may show signs ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood
1950s Paul McCobb Orange & Black Credenza for Planner Group
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Paul McCobb McCobb Orange & Black Credenza for Planner Group.
This exceptional early credenza was designed by the legendary Paul McCobb and produced by Planner Group. A highl...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Record Cabinet or Credenza
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Danish teak and oak cabinet designed in 1952 by Danish great, Børge Mogensen. Two pull out doors with brass hinges featuring trademark Mogensen solid teak handle pulls, revea...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Oak, Teak
Widdicomb Style Mid Century Bleached Mahogany Tambour Door Credenza
Located in Countryside, IL
Widdicomb Style Mid Century Bleached Mahogany Tambour Door Credenza
This credenza measures: 70.25 wide x 20 deep x 32 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Mahogany
William Doezema for Mastercraft Hollywood Regency Burl Wood and Brass Credenza
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet.
By William Doezema for Mastercraft.
USA, 1970s.
Burled Carpathian elm wood, with brass t...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Kofod Larsen for Faarup Møbelfabrik Model 66 Mid Century Danish Teak Credenza
Located in Countryside, IL
Kofod Larsen for Faarup Møbelfabrik Model 66 Mid Century Danish Teak Credenza
This credenza measures: 90.5 wide x 19.5 deep x 30.25 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had i...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
True Mid-Century Classic Inlaid Rosewood Walnut Credenza Cabinet by Stanley USA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a superb Mid-Century Modern credenza or sideboard by Stanley. It is mostly walnut with geometric rosewood inlays on the fronts and has turned aluminum pulls. The lower cabine...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Impressive Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Large Walnut Credenza or Sideboard
By Jens Risom
Located in St. Louis, MO
Handsome Jens Risom (1916-2016) designed Danish Modern walnut credenza is perfect for office or home. Designed and produced by Jens Risom...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Credenza / Cabinet in Oak by George Nelson for Herman Miller, USA, c. 1950's
Located in Deland, FL
Embrace the iconic mid-century modern style with this exquisite credenza designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, part of the esteemed Basic Cabinet Series, crafted in the USA circa 1950s. Constructed from comb grain oak, this piece stands out with its original black painted tapered legs, a unique feature of Nelson's designs. The front-facing cabinet boasts two doors with curved steel cabinet...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Steel
Sideboard lacquered 1970s Giotto Stoppino
Located in bari, IT
Giotto Stoppino green lacquered wood sideboard with metal feet frame smoked glass top four doors and six drawers storage units Italian production late 1970s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Metal
Danish Small Rosewood Sideboard by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad & Co, 1960s
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...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
1970s White Lacquered Credenza with Four Undulating Doors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This four-door credenza from the 1970s has been recently professionally re-lacquered in Parzinger white, giving it a fresh and modern look. The interior features shelves and a single...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood
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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Credenza in Walnut and Brass, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
Designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, circa 1950-1959, this vintage walnut dresser showcases refined Mid-Century craftsmanship. It features side doors that reveal shelvin...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Functional Art Sideboard 21, Sereno by NONO, Sculptural Beauty
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Functional Art Sideboard 21, Sereno by NONO, Sculptural Beauty
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Sereno Collection
Design by Joel Escalona for NONO
When practicality becomes art, the result is the Sereno Collect...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Oak, Hardwood, Wood
George Nelson for Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge Series Credenza/Cabinet
Located in Seattle, WA
A rare Rosewood Thin Edge credenza/cabinet designed by George Nelson, Produced by Herman Miller in 1950s, with 5 drawers (1 hidden behind the door) and two shelves. Applied foil manu...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid Century Modern Sculptra Broyhill Two Piece Hutch and Credenza
Located in Seattle, WA
Hutch with Rattan Drop Front Cabinet Space as well as Glass Front Shelving. The Top of the Piece is Completely Detachable. The Shelving with the Cabinet...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Italian Sideboard Hand-Painted Marble-effect Glass with 3 Doors Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
Imagine integrating into your interior design project a sideboard that is not just a piece of furniture, but a true work of art, capable of capturing attention and transforming a spa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Black lacquered Sideboard/Credenza by Renato Zevi, Italy, 1970
By Renato Zevi
Located in amstelveen, NL
Stunning sideboard designed by Renato Zevi in the 1970s. It can also be separated to make a smaller sideboard and a chest of drawers. Each element has a brass framing, black lamina...
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Opal, Brass
60's Sideboard Cabinet
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Sideboard with hinged doors, flap doors and exposed drawers, made of maple veneered wood with polyester finish, lacquer with decorative designs, enameled metal and brass.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mastercraft Burled Amboyna Wood and Brass Sideboard / Credenza
By Mastercraft
Located in Dallas, TX
This breathtaking sideboard/credenza from Mastercraft, circa 1960s. The piece exhibits the expected level of craftsmanship and design quality produced by this noted furniture maker. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Minimalist Aesthetic Console 5, Solid Wood, Sereno by NONO, Decorative Art
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Minimalist Aesthetic Console 5, Solid Wood, Sereno by NONO, Decorative Art
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Sereno Collection
Design by Joel Escalona for NONO
When practicality becomes art, the result is the Se...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
André Sornay sideboard
By Andre Sornay
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Really scarce sideboard by André Sornay with amazing construction and many details.
Very functionnal
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
René Gabriel Patinated Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Almelo, NL
René Gabriel Patinated Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
This mid-century sideboard, crafted from patinated French oak, was designed by René Gabriel in the 1940s in France. It was part of a collection of emergency furniture created for war victims, which is reflected in its simple and functional design. The sideboard features two storage units and five drawers, and it has developed a beautiful patina over time.
In its patinated condition, this piece would make a striking addition to any room, whether a living room, family room, screening room, or office. It would also fit well in hospitality or corporate settings, such as a boutique hotel lobby, cocktail bar, members club, or luxury boutique. Incorporating mid-century design is a sustainable choice, as it repurposes furniture...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Oak
Kofod Larsen for Faarup Møbelfabrik Mid Century Danish Rosewood Credenza
Located in Countryside, IL
Kofod Larsen for Faarup Møbelfabrik Mid Century Danish Rosewood Credenza
This credenza measures: 90.5 wide x 19.5 deep x 30.5 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Mid Century Vintage Magnavox Record Changer Stereo Console
By RCA Victor
Located in East Freetown, MA
Vintage walnut Magnavox mid-century record changer stereo console with speakers, AM-FM radio, storage area and turntable with single or multi record play...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Olival Sideboard TV Cabinet, Marble, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Olival Sideboard, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Olival marble TV cabinet draws inspiration from the sa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Marble, Quartz, Travertine, Brass, Stainless Steel
Shop Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas and Other Credenzas 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. 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.