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Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

SCANDINAVIAN MODERN STYLE

Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.

ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN 

CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
  • Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
  • Open, airy spaces
  • Promotion of functionality
  • Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
  • Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
  • A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods

SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

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.

Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.

Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.

The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak

Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.

Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.

On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries. 

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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Danish Modern H.W. Klein Teak Tambour Door Sideboard for Bramin
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern sideboard credenza designed by H.W. Klein for Bramin, Denmark circa 1960's. Features stunning sculpted legs and sliding tambour doors accented with polished alumin...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Aluminum

Midcentury Danish Modern Omann Jun Teak Secretary Credenza Highboard
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a teak credenza/highboard by Omann Jun. Features sliding doors with shelving, 4 drawers, and a pull-down surface. Comes with a key to lock drawers and secretary. It is in ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Credenza with 3 Sliding Doors & Fitted Interior
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous teak credenza with sliding doors and 4 drawers. Blond maple interiors, cabinet has shelves behind the doors. Dovetailed construction, in very good vintage condition with min...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Maple, Teak

Scandinavian Credenza, pine wood, Shingles, Limestone, contemporary
Located in Visby, SE
Spåna S140-GD Pine wood credenza, in scandinavian contemporary style, made to order. Pine veneered structure covered with pine shingles with lime stone top. Cleaved shingles of pin...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Pine

Midcentury Sideboard in Rosewood by Helge Sibast, Danish Design
Located in Lejre, DK
Sideboard in rosewood, designed and made by Helge Sibast, 1960s. Great original condition.
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1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Rosewood

Early Danish Modern "High" Cabinet / Storage, Teak and Beechwood, Tambour Doors
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Danish modernist cabinet, credenza, storage, amazing teak wood, superior quality and construction, amazing figured wood, sculptural beechwood base, Unusual reverse tambour d...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Brass

Art Moderne Credenza by Axel Einar Hjort for Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Golden elm and dark flame birch credenza, buffet or sideboard by renowned designer Axel Einar Hjort for Nordiska Kompaniet.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Birch, Elm

Danish Modern Credenza by Rosengren Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Classic Danish modern sideboard by Brande Mobelindustri for Rosengren Hansen. The credenza features four sliding doors, which open to r...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Walnut

Radio Style TV Sideboard Cabinet
Located in Paris, FR
TV cabinet in solid wood with perforated sliding doors and holes in the back that allows its use closed, as a radio style design. It keeps the devices hidden. Packed in a plywood b...
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Oak, Walnut

1970s Pine Wood Side Table with Single Drawer by Aksel Kjersgaard Odder, Denmark
Located in Bergen op Zoom, NL
Beautiful minimal solid pine wood made 1970s side table with a single large drawer Marked Aksel Kjersgaard This Danish designer is a master in showing off the refined Scandina...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Pine

Danish Modern Niels Vodder Tambour Door Credenza NV54
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...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Radio Style TV Sideboard Cabinet
Located in Paris, FR
TV cabinet in solid wood with perforated sliding doors and holes in the back that allows its use closed, as a radio style design. It keeps the devices hidden. Packed in a plywood b...
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Oak, Walnut

Palle Suenson, Two Part Wall Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Palle Suenson, two part wall cabinet An extremely rare two part wall hanging cabinet by Danish Architect Palle Suenson in the 1940s. The upper section is...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Mahogany, Teak

Greta Magnusson Grossman Series 62 Six-Drawer Dresser
Located in Glendale, CA
Greta Magnusson Grossman Series 62 six-drawer dresser. Designed by Grossman in 1952, but named the 62 dresser as it was deemed to be ten years ahead of its ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Steel

Ole Wanscher Sideboard for Iversen, Scandinavian Design
Located in Lyon, FR
Rare sideboard designed by Ole Wanscher. Structure in rosewood with brass knobs. Composed of two sliding doors with 5 drawers. High quality work.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Brass

Rare Wall Mount Teak Credenza by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen Made in 1952
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A teak wall mount credenza / cabinet with two sliding doors and four drawers. Designed by Hans Wegner, made by Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1952.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Steel

Arne Vodder Sled Leg Sideboard for Sibast
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning sled leg teak server by Arne Vodder for Sibast features five center drawers and sliding doors enclosing adjustable shelves. Ideal buffet sideboa...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Poul Hundevad Tambour Credenza in Teak
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautifully crafted Poul Hundevad tambour door credenza with quality birch interior, teak exterior finish, and adjustable shelves. Danish control embl...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Hans J Wegner Cabinet in Teak, Johannes Hansen Cabinetmaker, circa 1960
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine and rare sideboard designed by Hans Wegner and built by eminent Danish cabinetmaker, Johannes Hansen. A pair of doors with integrated pulls conceals two adjustable shelves to th...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Excellent Gunni Omann Teak Credenza for Axel Christiansen Danish Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Excellent teak credenza designed by Gunni Omann for Axel Christiansen. Super long at 95" this piece has tons of storage space with fully adjustable shelves and four dovetailed drawer...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Elm Sideboard by Olavi Hanninen, 1960s
Located in Lyon, FR
Solid elm sideboard designed by Olavi Hanninen. Composed of four doors and three drawers. Handles in black metal. Excellent condition.
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Metal

Long Credenza by H. Rosengren Hansen for Brande Møbelindustri
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A walnut wood credenza designed by H. Rosengren Hansen featuring four sliding doors concealing shelving and drawers over six tapered legs. Made by Brande Møbelindustri in Denmark cir...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Petite Scandinavian Modern Teak Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique Danish modern sliding door cabinet with adjustable shelves and rich teak finish. A petite design with tapered legs and plenty of room for storage within its large compartments...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Credenza by Hans J. Wegner
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.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Lovely Teak Danish Credenza with Floating Hutch Room Divider, Unusual Legs
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous Danish modern teak credenza with floating hutch. This magnificent piece is finished on both sides so it can be used as a room divider. Tons of ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Glass, Teak

Mid-Century Teak Credenza in the Manner of Børge Mogensen, Denmark, c. 1950s
Located in New York City, NY
Danish modern teak credenza or sideboard in the manner of Børge Mogensen, with sliding doors and circular inlay handles.
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Pair of Teak Chests by Svend Langekilde
Located in Pawtucket, RI
A matching beautiful and finely detailed pair of teak cabinets designed by Svend Langekilde. One cabinet with four drawers and a second removable trays and shelves and brass hinges. ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Brass

Credenza by Erik Worts
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A teak credenza with tambour doors on a low dowel leg base.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Teak

1950s Danish Long Teak Credenza by H. Rosengren Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A teak credenza with four sliding doors concealing shelving and drawers over six tapered legs.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Teak

13' Danish Rosewood Wall Mount Sideboard
Located in Oakland, CA
Impressive 1950s 13-foot wall-mount credenza with five sliding doors and six drawers, each adorned with carved recessed pulls. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, it feature...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Sideboard in teak degli anni '60
Located in Brescia, IT
Credenza scandinava originale vintage. Realizzato in legno di teak, questo sideboard incarna l'essenza dell'eleganza nordica, aggiungendo un tocco di classe a qualsiasi ambiente. Le...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern, Chest of Drawers in Oak, By a Danish Cabinetmaker in 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A fascinating classic chest of drawers in oak. Great patina and a fine carved front design. Made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1960s. This intriguing brutalist object will fit in...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Brass

Highboard svedese in teak originale anni ‘60
Located in Brescia, IT
Realizzato in teak, il mobile si distingue per le sue ante dotate di serratura che aprono a rivelare uno spazio interno suddiviso da mensole, perfetto per organizzare oggetti di vari...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Mobile vintage in teak con ante scorrevoli
Located in Brescia, IT
Credenza scandinava anni ‘60. Questo pezzo d’arredo anni '60 riflette il design scandinavo nella sua essenza più pura. Un mobile dalle forme semplici che si distingue per le dimensi...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Danish Modern Nils Jonsson Teak Sideboard Credenza
Located in San Diego, CA
Professional, skilled furniture restoration is an integral part of what we do every day. Our goal is to provide beautiful, functional furniture that honors its illustrious past. Our ...
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20th Century Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Coppia di mobiletti vintage in teak
Located in Brescia, IT
Credenze vintage in teak con ante scorrevoli. Questa coppia di mobiletti anni '60 riflette il design scandinavo nella sua essenza più pura. Ogni mobile è caratterizzato da un vano c...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Rosewood Credenza Farso Mobelfabrik - 0224133 Vintage Danish Mid Century
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Vintage Danish mid-century modern, made in the 1950's - Recently refurbished The piece is more than 65+ years old and some wear and tear can be expected, but we do everything we can...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Rosewood

Mid Century Modern Rare Vintage Oak Woven Sideboard or Console by Wertmobel
By Bub Wertmöbel 1
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare Vintage Mid Century Sideboard by Leo Bub for Bub Wertmobel 1960s. Woven fronts. Made in Germany. 50.5w 16d 31h
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1960s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Oak

Mid-Century Modern, Set of 3 Cabinets in Oak, By a Danish Cabinetmaker in 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
This fascinating set contains two cabinets and one chest of drawers in solid oak. Great patina and a fine carved front design. Made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1960s. Can be use...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Brass

Danish Teak Credenza with Center Mirrored Bar
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid-century teak credenza attributed to Johansen Andersen for Clausen Sons, Denmark, 1960s. This handcrafted sideboard is made from book-matched old-growth teak and features four sli...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Teak Credenza by Johannes Aasbjerg for Aasbjerg & Ørtoft, ca. 1960
By Excellent Furniture Co., Johannes Aasbjerg
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Teak Credenza by Johannes Aasbjerg for Aasbjerg & Ørtoft, ca. 1960. Johannes Aasbjerg designed for his company, Excellent Furniture Company in Denmark. This cabinet is exceptional ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Kai Winding White Oak Danish Credenza
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid-century Danish Oak credenza designed by Kai Winding in 1958, Denmark. This finely crafted cabinet showcases oak construction with mitered edges and recessed carved pulls. Feature...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Oak

Bernhard Pedersen Danish Teak Tambor Door Apartment Sized Sideboard Circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
A 1960s Danish teak two door tambour credenza with a finished back by Bernhard Pedersen & Sons.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak Credenza by Henning Kjærnulf for Vejle Møbelfabrik, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Teak Credenza by Henning Kjærnulf for Vejle Møbelfabrik, 1960s. Large Danish sideboard Model 284 in teak and oak designed by Danis...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Teak

1960s Danish Modern Teak Display Cabinet
Located in Charleston, SC
Lovely vintage Mid Century Modern teak bookcase/display or media console with sliding glass doors. Would look great as an entryway console or media cabinet. Oh and the best part ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Glass, Teak

Classic Teak Credenza, , Designed by Kurt Ostervig, , Tambour Doors, Made in Denmark
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Teak Credenza,,designed by Kurt Ostervig,,Tambour Doors,Made in Denmark,, Truly amazing quality and craftsmanship.Retains original finish and patina,, One owner,, originally ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Swedish Midcentury Sideboard Teak Model "Tove" by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Uccle, BE
Danish designer couple Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen designed this cabinet with drawers in 1961. Both Tove (1906-1994) and Edvardt (1901-1982) Kindt-Larsen were trained as architects....
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak Long Dresser or Credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome and elegant Danish modern long dresser in teak. Versatile enough to be used as a credenza or media center. Symmetric form with drawers on both ends with vanishing tambour do...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Frits Henningsen Sheraton Style Sideboard
Located in San Francisco, CA
A mahogany Sheraton style sideboard, lightly curved front with three drawers and two doors behind which there are shelves. Tall tapered legs. ...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Brass

Locking Teak Cabinet Ib Juul Christensen for Arhtur Soltvedt Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Low and long locking teak cabinet by Ib Juul Christensen for Arhtur Soltvedt Møbelfabrik. Made from beautifully selected teak veneer over solid woo...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Peter Hvidt Tambour Sideboard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern tambour sideboard, designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg. Casepiece features a brass lock, carved handles, and s...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak Wood Credenza / Sideboard, Tambour Doors Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Magnificent and rare Danish design sideboard designed by: Ib Kofod-Larsen for the Faarup Møbelfabrik in the 1950s. An exceptional beautiful sideboard with organic lines and warm teak...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Birch, Teak

Svend Aage Larsen Tambour Credenza for Faarup Mobelfabik, circa 1965
Located in Buffalo, NY
Svend Aage Larsen walnut tambour door credenza for Faarup Mobelfabik, great diminutive size. Denmark, circa 1965. Amazing original condition, wonderful patina, beautiful bookmatched ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Stunning Danish Modern Teak Credenza or Sideboard by Kofod-Larsen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Danish modern credenza or sideboard by Kofod-Victor Wilkins teak wood construction, dovetail drawers. Featuring 4 drawers centre with top silverware drawer, 4 doors with she...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Classic Danish Modern Teak Credenza, Sideboard, Arne Vodder
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Danish modern teak credenza, sideboard attributed to Arne Vodder. Features two sliding doors and four drawers. Exceptional quality and construction dovetail joints felt lined...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Ib Kofod-Larsen Danish Teak Credenza for Clausen and Sons
Located in Buffalo, NY
Ib Kofod-Larsen Danish teak credenza for Clausen and Sons, classic modernist design, four centre dovetail joined drawers, left and right sliding doors,...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Greta Magnusson Grossman Series 62 Four-Drawer Dresser
Located in Glendale, CA
Greta Magnusson Grossman Series 62 four-drawer dresser. Designed by Grossman in 1952, but named the 62 dresser as it was deemed to be ten years ahead of its...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Steel

Classic Danish Modernist Teak Credenza, Server in the Manner of Arne Vodder
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Danish modernist 4' teak credenza, server in the manner of Arne Vodder. Wonderful, warm teak wood construction, cabinet features four drawers to right side, sliding door with...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Scandinavian Modern credenzas for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern credenzas for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage credenzas created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern credenzas made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Denmark pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original credenzas, popular names associated with this style include Éric Gizard, Lukas Dahlén, Ib Kofod-Larsen, and Hans J. Wegner. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for credenzas differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,274 and tops out at $95,000 while the average work can sell for $5,040.

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