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
Polka Dot Inlay White Media Console with wooden Shelf
Located in New York, NY
"Kusama-Inspired Polka Dots White Media Console"
Infuse your living space with a burst of creativity and style with our Kusama-Inspired Bold Polka Dots Media Console. Drawing inspir...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Bone, Wood
Vintage Retro Teak large Sideboard Credenza by Tom Robertson for McIntosh, 1960s
Located in Markington, GB
Vintage 1960s McIntosh sideboard by Tom Robertson. It has three drawers, cupboard space, and a drinks section with a useful pullout shelf. Credenza is in very good original condition...
Category
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
$2,560 Sale Price
28% Off
Skovby Mid Century Danish Rosewood Credenza Bar Cabinet
Located in Countryside, IL
Skovby Mid Century Danish Rosewood Credenza Bar Cabinet
This credenza measures: 40.5 wide x 19 deep x 32.5 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored v...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
EXTRA LONG Mid Century Modern Teak CREDENZA / Sideboard, c. 1960s
Located in Weehawken, NJ
EXTRA LONG and just plain “EXTRA” in every sense. This Mid Century Modern Teak credenza, c. 1960s, is an absolute showstopper, boasting simple yet classic styling with chunky square ...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
$10,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Paul Evans Burl and Chrome Cityscape Credenza, Directional, Signed, 1970s
By Paul Evans
Located in Culver City, CA
This credenza is absolutely stunning! Paul Evans Cityscape line is a furniture collection that was designed by American sculptor and furniture designer Paul Evans in the 1970s. The Cityscape line is characterized by its geometric forms, mixed materials, and bold, textured finishes.
Paul Evans was renowned for his innovative use of metals and his mastery of the sculpting and welding techniques required to create these types of unique designs. He combined different materials like burl and chrome-- in this piece to create stunning pieces of furniture that were functional works of art.
Paul Evans Cityscape line pieces are highly sought after by collectors and design enthusiasts alike, and are considered iconic examples of Mid-Century Modern furniture design.
Paul Evans (1931-1987) was an American artist, sculptor, and furniture designer who is best known for his unique and highly sought-after modern and Brutalist furniture designs from the mid-20th century.
Born in Pennsylvania, Evans began his career as a metalworker, first studying at the School for American Craftsmen in Rochester, New York and later at Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan. He then went on to work for several different furniture manufacturers before eventually founding his own studio in the mid-1950s.
Throughout his career, Evans was known for his innovative use of metals and his mastery of sculpting and welding techniques. He created furniture that was both functional and artistic, with a strong emphasis on texture and surface treatments. His signature designs often featured geometric forms, mixed materials, and bold finishes, and were highly influential in the development of Mid-Century Modern design.
Evans' work has been exhibited in museums and galleries around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. His furniture is highly sought after by collectors and design enthusiasts, and remains an important part of the Mid-Century Modern design movement.
This credenza would look incredible in any Mid-Century Modern, modern or contemporary environment. We currently have this credenza paired with a Milo Baughman burl dining table. When this piece is in the room, it steals the show. We had this piece featured in our booth at Round Top with a Rafael Raffel...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Chrome
$16,000 Sale Price
20% Off
French Art Deco Sideboard, Carved Oak, France, 1940s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
A masterclass in geometric abstraction and artisanal ingenuity, this French Art Deco sideboard from the 1940s exemplifies the era’s pursuit of modern form through noble material. Cra...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Oak
Dassi Design Console in Wood with Glass Handles and Brass Keys
By Dassi
Located in IT
1950s wood console. What makes this console unique is its design, featuring only two twisted legs supporting the piece, which gives it a lighter appearance.
The console was designed...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Magnificent Rare Kidney Shaped Vladimir Kagan Burl Desk Credenza Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent Vladimir Kagan Burl and Lucite kidney shaped desk credenza. Very few of these unusual desk/ credenzas were ever made and all were custom made for private collectors. This...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Lucite, Burl
$36,000 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Artisans et paysans de Lozère Crendenza France 1970s in chestnut
By Jean Touret
Located in Berlin, DE
The adventure of the Artisans and Farmers of Lozère began in 1957/58 and aimed to provide additional income to local artisans and farmers during their slow periods. Farmers skilled in wood or iron built their own furniture, a common practice in rural areas.
The initiative also promoted Lozère's crafts. Janine Braget, the co-founder, and Jean Touret, a prominent designer, traveled through Lozère for three years. Touret, who often stayed for extended periods, acted as a consultant and artistic advisor. Around 1960, he brought in Marc Navecth, a Mendois from Paris, who designed and monitored Lozère furniture for eight years. Many artists and craftsmen, including sculptors, ironworkers, cabinetmakers, and even architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte, collaborated with the cooperative.
They created unique furniture, lighting, and artworks, sold in stores in Mende and Paris (now La Maison de la Lozère). They even equipped Perriand buildings from Les Arcs and parts of Savoie during the 1970s white gold...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Chestnut
Pair of Mid century modern teak tabour door Credenzas by Hans Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Beautiful Danish dark teak tabour door credenzas designed by Hans J. Wegner Circa 1960. One credenza has 2 birch adjustable shelves that are removable the other has 6 birch d...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Birch, Teak
$4,875 Sale Price
25% Off
Bond Burled Wood Credenza
Located in New York, NY
Timelessly Chic. Pieced, burled mappa between Lucite legs with stainless steel accents. Pieced veneer cabinet faces showcase naturally occurring patterns in the wood, and an adjustab...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Acrylic, Burl, Wood
$4,100 / item
20th Century Italian Vintage Palisanderwood Sideboard by Vittorio Dassi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian credenza made of hand crafted lacquered palisanderwood with four drawers and a glass top, designed by Vittorio Dassi in good condition. The storage piece is ideal as a traditional sideboard...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Glass, Palisander
Stunning Pair of Parzinger Style Brass Studded Petite Credenza, Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of brass studded petite credenzas in the style of Parzinger. Metal clad fronts with lovely brass tacks and solid brass tassel pulls. The tops have wonderful faux slate ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Lowboy Credenza
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Louvered Walnut Dresser Credenza
This credenza measures: 60 wide x 19.5 deep x 30.25 ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Metal
Vintage Cerused Credenza by Michael Taylor for Baker
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Discover a stunning vintage credenza designed by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture in the 1960s, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship and timeless style. This remarkable piece feature...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Luigi Gorgoni for Roche Bobois Sideboard in Solid Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Gorgoni for Roche Bobois, sideboard, solid elm, France, 1980s
The Italian designer and architect Luigi Gorgoni designed furniture pieces for Roche Bobois since the mid 1970s. ...
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1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Elm
Credenza by Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Silvio Cavatorta took the reins of the Roman family business Cavatorta in the 1930s. The company produced its furniture in small and exclusive series and its main customers were emba...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Sideboard attributed to Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
Located in Correggio, IT
Gorgeous 1950s highboard bar attributable to Vittorio Dassi. The complexity of the line and the geometry of the shapes give elegance and at the same time solidity to the whole struct...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Danish Rosewood Sideboard Model No. 18 by Gunni Omann for Omann Jun, 1960s
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Model No. 18
A classic among credenza's, this rosewood model #18 credenza designed by Gunni Omann for Omann Jun Møbelfabrik. Recognisable design features and perfectly proportioned, ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Raymond Loewy for Doubinsky Frères DF 2000 MCM Red Fiberglass Cabinet Credenza
Located in Countryside, IL
Raymond Loewy for Doubinsky Frères DF 2000 Mid Century Red Fiberglass Cabinet Credenza
This credenza measures: 40.25 wide x 21 deep...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Metal
20th Century Vitrine by Carlo de Carli in Lacquered Wood with Flap Doors '40s
Located in Turin, Turin
After classical studies and a degree in Architecture, Carlo de Carli worked for a year in the studio of Gio Ponti, whom he succeeded in 1962 at the Milan Polytechnic in the chair of ...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Glass, Wood
1950s Mid Century Walnut Credenza by Florence Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century walnut credenza designed by Florence Knoll and manufactured by Knoll Associates Inc. circa 1950s. This exceptional piece showcases a gorgeous walnut frame supported by fo...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Chrome
$4,660 Sale Price
20% Off
French Art Deco Oak Sideboard, 1940s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
This French Art Deco sideboard from the 1940s is a striking example of sculptural woodworking and bold geometric composition. Crafted from solid oak, its design is defined by intrica...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Oak
Giuseppe Scapinelli Brazilian Modern Burled Vanity Cabinet
Located in Oakland, CA
Stunning Giuseppe Scapinelli burled wood vanity dresser, 1958, Brazil. Expertly crafted with burled wood, eight drawers with brass pulls, open space...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Maple, Burl
Handsome Pair of American of Martinsville Walnut Brass Louvered Bachelors Chests
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome pair of American of Martinsville louvered walnut bachelor’s chests. We love the stylish louvered drawer fronts and handsome brass banding along the base.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
$3,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Early 1960s Teak Minimalist Credenza Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates Inc
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Minimalist cabinet, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates Inc. This classic four-door casepiece channels the designer’s architectural sensibility through clean lines, balan...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Sideboard cabinet with mirror Years 20-30
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Sideboard cabinet with mirror, small central showcase and exposed drawers, doors with hinged opening, made of walnut veneer and burl wood.
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Two Black Lacquered Commodes with Brass Trim by Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Dallas, TX
Truly spectacular and very rare sideboards or bar cabinets by the esteemed French designer Jean-Claude Mahey for Roche Bobois, 1978. Pieces with pure and delimited geometric shapes; basic functionalism that integrates luxury into materials. Each Commode features brass detailing around the drawers, doors, base and top adds glamour throughout. Consists of a central drawer and two doors that divide the space which open to shelved storage. Two cocktail compartment doors on either side that swing open in the most surprising unusual way. These have been professionally re-finished by our restoration team in high gloss...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Black Credenza, Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
This Italian midcentury credenza crafted with lightweight materials, the piece showcases multiple beveled drawers. In combination with it's angular legs as well as glass tops it refl...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
American Medium Light Walnut 9 Drawers 2 Door Compartment Long Dresser Mint
Located in Rockaway, NJ
American medium light walnut 9 drawers 2 door compartment long dresser mint.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Robsjohn Gibbings Sideboard Credenza Cabinet w Large Ring Pulls
Located in Chicago, IL
Robsjohn Gibbings Sideboard Credenza Cabinet w Large Ring Pulls
3 open spaces behind each door with the option to use adjust shelves (not included). Manufactuer predrilled holes for...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Two Tone Light Grey & White Fluted Drawer Fronts Brass Stretchers Long Dresser
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Restored Mid-Century Modern two tone 10 drawers long dresser credenza with brass stretchers and ring pulls.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Exceptional Totally Free-Hanging XL Teak 1960 Retro Sideboard / Credenza
Located in Markington, GB
Sought after totally free-hanging extra large sideboard, super minimalistic. Height can be adjusted as required, it is very easy to fix to the wall (with metal or wooden wall bracket...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
$3,252 Sale Price
47% Off
Milo Baughman Style Black Lacquer and Rosewood Dresser, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A long black lacquer and rosewood dresser in the style of Milo Baughman. Consists of six drawers with a center cabinet including three smaller drawers. Chrome trim and handles are c...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Chrome
Glenn of California Tambour-Door Credenza with Black Formica Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid Century Modern Credenza designed by Glenn of California for Glenn of California in the United States c. 1950’s. This beautiful storage piece is comprised of walnut wood. The righ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Formica, Wood, Walnut
Renzo Rutili Storage Cabinet with Bench for Johnson Furniture
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Renzo Rutili for Johnson Furniture Company chest with bench, circa late 1950s. This Asian influenced example has bleached wood doors and ebonized c...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Bronze
$3,270 Sale Price
30% Off
Sculpted Two-Toned Brasilia Walnut Credenza by Broyhill
Located in Dallas, TX
Two-toned Broyhill Brasilia Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut credenza/sideboard. It features white lacquered exterior with a gorgeous dark stained walnut wood front, with sculpted ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Raymond Sobota for Century Hollywood Regency Burl Wood Credenza, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Raymond K. Sobota for Century Furniture, "Chin Hua" Collection
USA, circa 197...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Kurt Østervig Model 119 Low Danish Modern Credenza in Rosewood
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Kurt Østervig
Manufacturer: KP Mobler.
Era: 1960s.
Materials: Rosewood.
Measurements: 83 wide x 21.5 deep x 31.5 tall.
Condition: In excellent original condition with typical wear for its vintage...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Credenza in Caviuna Wood by Giuseppe Scapinelli, c. 1950s
Located in New York, NY
This one of a kind reeded credenza was designed by Giuseppe Scapinelli in the 1950s. It is made with Caviuna wood and features four tapered legs, six doors, and eight shelves. The wo...
Category
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Drexel Declaration Walnut and Cane Cabinet
Located in Denton, TX
Drexel declaration walnut & cane cabinet designed by Stewart MacDougall and Kipp Stewart. Iconic design with walnut and cane- which is very r...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Custom Made Walnut Sideboard or Credenza with Brass Hardware, circa 1940s
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Exceptional long custom-made walnut sideboard or credenza on eight reeded and tapered legs, circa 1940s.
Base with four drawers, one silverware drawer with lined felt and felt cover...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Teak Sideboard Model 66 by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Faarup, Denmark
Located in München, Bavaria
A timeless Mid-Century Modern sideboard model FA-66 designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen and produced by Faarup Møbelfabrik in Denmark in the 1960s. Crafted from richly grained teak wood, the...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Osvaldo Borsani Mid-Century Modern Italian Sideboard with Bar Cabinet, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Sideboard with bar mobile Osvaldo Borsani for Furniture Varedo Borsani. The locker in the center has a limelight and four drawers, in the upper part 3 folding doors and inside the co...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
$4,672 Sale Price
40% Off
Kluskens Donna TV Lowboard in Solid Oak
By Kluskens
Located in Nederweert, NL
This beautiful TV-Lowboard in solid matt varnished oak is an enrichment for any interior and a future heirloom. The version shown is 240cm wide, 41cm high, 47cm deep and has 3 flaps....
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2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Oak
$9,365 / item
Piece Low Console 4 cover by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
The PIECE console is born as a captivating work of art, reflecting the elegance and delicacy of Japanese ink art in its design. The intricate details and aesthetic lines in its desig...
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
$5,725 / item
Danish Modern Teak Credenza by Svend A. Madsen for Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous Danish modern teak credenza designed by Svend Age Madsen for Falster Møbelfabrik in Denmark, circa 1960s. This credenza has a design that stands out for its versatility and the quality of the teak wood used for...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Signed James Mont Sideboard in Black Lacquer W/ Gilded Wood Pulls
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
This sideboard, signed by the illustrious 20th century designer James Mont, has an impact rarely seen. Bold and forward facing, this sideboard is beautifully restored in gleaming Bla...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Gold Leaf
Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll for Knoll with Black Marble Top Credenza
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek modern classic cabinet designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll. It features a dark mahogany case, stainless steel legs and a black mar...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Saqris Bar Cabinet, Patagonia Stone, Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Saqris Bar Cabinet, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Saqris stone cabinet draws inspiration ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Onyx, Quartz, Travertine, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
Mid century Modern Rosewood and chrome credenza by Roger Sprunger Dunbar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome Mid Century credenza designed in the 1970s by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar #1060. Composed of exquisite rosewood veneer and chrome inset pulls and square tube legs. Plenty of s...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$3,400 Sale Price
20% Off
'Diamante' Cabinet by Luciano Frigerio, Italy, 1968
Located in Uithoorn, NL
This sideboard by Luciano Frigerio has no doors but has a valve on top instead because it was used to put over a radiator and you could put something on top to keep warm, such as foo...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Hardwood
Polka Dot Inlay White Media Console
Located in New York, NY
"Kusama-Inspired Polka Dots White Media Console"
Infuse your living space with a burst of creativity and style with our Kusama-Inspired Bold Polka Dots Media Console. Drawing inspir...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Bone, Wood
Mid-century Walnut Dresser by Merton L. Gershun for American of Martinsville
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous vintage walnut and lacquered dresser designed by Michael L. Gershun for American of Martinsville in the United States, circa 1960s. This credenza has been constructed from the highest quality walnut wood. Features a white lacquered box...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
$3,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Credenza or TV Console by Skobvy
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
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Luciano Frigerio Credenza Diamante, 1970's
Located in bari, IT
Mid-Century Modern 12-drawer Diamante chest of drawers is made of walnut and is decorated with a complex block pattern designed by Luciano Frigerio di Desio.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
$4,011 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Glass Display Cases, a Pair
By Paul McCobb
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1960s
A matched pair of midcentury modern walnut and glass display cases. These were likely originally used as some kind of retail store display. They have striking angular line...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Glass, Laminate, Walnut
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Cane, Oak
$3,281 Sale Price
25% Off
Banded Top 12 Drawers Yew Wood Bracket Feet Mid Century Credenza Dresser MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Banded Top 12 Drawers Yew Wood Bracket Feet Mid Century Credenza Dresser MINT!
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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.
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