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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
Sideboard-libreria scandinava in rovere, anni ’60
Located in Brescia, IT
Sideboard con libreria in rovere: solida struttura geometrica, vano con ante e mensola interna, cassetti laterali, scrivania estraibile e mensole a vista. Sideboard-libreria scandin...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Oak

Highboard scandinavo anni 50/60 in rovere e teak con tre ante
Located in Brescia, IT
Highboard con struttura in rovere e ante in teak fiammato. Tre ante con maniglie in rovere curvato, linee leggere. Highboard con struttura in rovere dal profilo arioso con gambe aff...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Oak, Teak

Scandinavian Low Sideboard 'Bastone', Natural Oak
Located in Paris, IDF
Low sideboard Bastone designed by Antrei Hartikainen Dimensions : H. 50 cm / W. 200 cm / D. 53 cm Model shown in the picture : - Color : Oak - Without doors ---- Designed by the award-winning master cabinet maker and designer Antrei Hartikainen for Poiat Furniture, the Bastone Low Sideboard creates a natural continuum to the Bastone Collection. Standing at the forefront of art and design, the Bastone cabinets and sideboards showcase Hartikainen’s interest in studying light and shadow and his appreciation of craftsmanship. By expanding the collection with a lower-sized version, the Bastone Low Sideboard introduces the opportunity for media console use...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Oak

Scandinavian rosewood sideboard from the 1960s
Located in Brescia, IT
Rosewood sideboard with marked grain, central drawers and sliding doors. Rectangular legs with an elegant profile. Vintage 1960s Scandinavian sideboard in rosewood with an intense, ...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Rosewood

Vintage Danish sideboard with flap and sliding doors
Located in Brescia, IT
1950s/60s teak sideboard with flap door, sliding doors and original mark still present. Example of Danish 1950s/60s manufacture, with teak frame and light proportions. The lower sec...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Dark Blue 4-Door Wooden Sideboard, Design Eric Gizard, Paris & Made in France
Located in Landivy, FR
This 4-door sideboard is presented here in ash wood and is also available in French oak. No assembly is required from your side, our furniture is fully mounted in our workshop. 2 ...
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2010s French Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Ash, Wood

Scandinavian teak sideboard from the 1960s
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage teak sideboard with sliding doors, drawers and interior compartments with modular shelves. Original Scandinavian sideboard from the 1960s made of teak. Structure with slidin...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Teak

French Light Yellow Wooden Low Sideboard by Designer Eric Gizard, Paris
Located in Landivy, FR
This 2-door, 3-drawer sideboard is presented here in ash wood and also available in French oak. No assembly is required from your side, the furniture is fully mounted in our workshop...
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2010s French Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Ash, Wood

Light Gray 4-Door Sideboard, Design Eric Gizard in Paris handcrafted in France
Located in Landivy, FR
This 4-door sideboard is presented here in ash wood and is also available in French oak. No assembly is required from your side, our furniture is fully mounted in our workshop. 2 height-adjustable shelves are supplied with the buffet. To prevent damage during transport, they are positioned at the bottom of the buffet. All you have to do is place them on the cleats (supplied) at the desired height upon delivery. The 4 doors open with a « push & release » pressure on front. 11 standard colors are available. Have a look at our color chart on the last picture. 5 standard lengths are available from 160 cm / 63.0" to 240 cm / 94.5". ÉGÉE COLLECTION This low large sideboard is part of the ÉGÉE collection, designed by the Parisian designer Eric GIZARD...
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2010s French Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Ash, Wood

Scandinavian teak 1960s sideboard with drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage teak sideboard with sliding doors, four center drawers and contrasting dark legs. Scandinavian sideboard from the mid-1960s, in teak with contrasting dark legs. Two side sli...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Low Red 2-Door & 3-Drawer Sideboard, Scandinavian Design by Eric Gizard, Paris
Located in Landivy, FR
This 2-door, 3-drawer sideboard is presented here in ash wood and also available in French oak. No assembly is required from your side, the furniture is fully mounted in our worksho...
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2010s French Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Ash, Wood

2-door French customizable wooden TV cabinet, design by Eric Gizard Paris
Located in Landivy, FR
This TV stand with 2 sliding doors is designed by Eric Gizard - Paris. It is 100% made in France with solid and veneer ash and lacquered MDF doors. To pull the door, use the round...
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2010s French Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Ash

Copenhagen Console, Mahogny Frame and Leather Drawers with Solid Brass Legs
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The Copenhagen console by Tom Nybroe is designed for the dining room, the study or any room requiring a beautiful furniture piece that provides space for the things you need nearby. ...
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2010s Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Leather, Wood

Sideboard "Tiveden" in teak by Engström & Myrstrand, 1960s
By Skaraborgs Möbelindustri Tibro, Sven Engström & Gunnar Myrstrand
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian teak sideboard with three doors and five drawers, designed by Sven Engström and Gunnar Myrstrand for Skaraborgs Möbelindustri. Refined teak sideboard designed by Sven E...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Vintage Scandinavian teak sideboard with tile drawers, 1960s
Located in Brescia, IT
Teak sideboard with double hinged doors, compartment with interior shelf and tile profile drawers. Tapered legs in dark teak. Vintage Scandinavian teak sideboard made in the 1960s, ...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Scandinavian Low Sideboard 'Bastone', Doors Version, Black Oak
Located in Paris, IDF
Low sideboard 'Bastone' designed by Antrei Hartikainen Dimensions : H. 50 cm / W. 200 cm / D. 53 cm Model shown in the picture : - Color : Black oak - With doors ---- Designed by the award-winning master cabinet maker and designer Antrei Hartikainen for Poiat Furniture, the Bastone Low Sideboard creates a natural continuum to the Bastone Collection. Standing at the forefront of art and design, the Bastone cabinets...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Oak

Gray Blue 4-Door Low Wooden Credenza, Scandinavian Design by Eric Gizard, Paris
Located in Landivy, FR
This 4-door sideboard is presented here in ash wood and is also available in French oak. No assembly is required from your side, our furniture is fully mounted in our workshop. 2...
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2010s French Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Ash, Wood

4-Door Low Sideboard in Ash Wood, Designed by E. Gizard - Paris
Located in Landivy, FR
This 4-door sideboard is presented here in ash wood and is also available in French oak. No assembly is required from your side, our furniture is fully mounted in our workshop. 2 ...
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2010s French Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Ash, Wood

French Dark Blue 2-Door 3-Drawer Low Wooden Sideboard, Scandinavian Design
Located in Landivy, FR
This 2-door, 3-drawer sideboard is presented here in ash wood and also available in French oak. No assembly is required from your side, the furniture is fully mounted in our worksho...
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2010s French Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Ash, Wood

French Low 2-Door 3-Drawer Wooden Sideboard, Tobacco Leaf Lacquered
Located in Landivy, FR
This 2-door, 3-drawer sideboard is presented here in ash wood and also available in French oak. No assembly is required from your side, the furniture is fully mounted in our workshop...
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2010s French Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Ash, Wood

Scandinavian Modern Sideboard 'Bastone', Doors version, 200, Natural Oak
Located in Paris, IDF
Sideboard 'Bastone' designed by Antrei Hartikainen for Poiat Studio Dimensions : H. 80 cm / W. 200 cm / D. 50 cm Model shown in the picture : - Color : Oak - With doors Designed by the award-winning master cabinet maker and designer Antrei Hartikainen for Poiat Furniture, the Bastone Low Sideboard creates a natural continuum to the Bastone Collection. Standing at the forefront of art and design, the Bastone cabinets and sideboards showcase Hartikainen’s interest in studying light and shadow and his appreciation of craftsmanship. By expanding the collection with a lower-sized version, the Bastone Low Sideboard introduces the opportunity for media console use...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Oak

Vintage teak sideboard
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian sideboard distinguished by the shape of the doors equipped with raised wooden profiles. Black legs add character to the cabinet. The refined details and modern lines m...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Teak

2-Door 3-Drawer Blue Gray Scandinavian Style Sideboard, design E. Gizard Paris
Located in Landivy, FR
This 2-door, 3-drawer sideboard is presented here in ash wood and also available in French oak. No assembly is required from your side, the furniture is fully mounted in our workshop...
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2010s French Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Ash, Wood

French Customizable 4-Door Low Wodden Designer Sideboard by Eric Gizard Paris
Located in Landivy, FR
This 4-door sideboard is presented here in ash wood and is also available in French oak. No assembly is required from your side, our furniture is fully mounted in our workshop. 2...
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2010s French Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Ash, Wood

Danish Modern Rosewood Credenza Dresser By Ejner Larsen And Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Scandinavian modern rosewood credenza dresser was designed by Danish designers Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen for Naestved Mobelfabrik circa 1959. It functions as a creden...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Iron

Scandinavian teak sideboard from the 1960s
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian sideboard with teak frame, hinged doors and center drawers, raised on geometric feet. Essential design and balanced proportions for this Scandinavian teak...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Scandinavian sideboard with hinged doors
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage 1950s/60s teak sideboard with three lockable doors and three small drawers. The sideboard is divided into three symmetrical compartments, and the drawers feature doors carv...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Teak

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

Scandinavian teak and oak 1950s/60s sideboard
Located in Brescia, IT
Teak and oak sideboard with six drawers and two sliding doors. Carved round handles and double essence. Made in the late 1950s and early 1960s, this Scandinavian sideboard plays on ...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Wood, Teak

Svend Madsen for Falster Mobelfabrik Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenza
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Large Svend Åge Madsen Danish teak credenza For Falster Møbelfabrik Denmark, ca. 1960s. A beautifully made teak sideboard or credenza designed by Svend Åge Madsen for Falster Mø...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson 'Öresund' in Oregon Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner, 'Öresund' cabinet, Oregon pine, Denmark, 1960s A neat and uncomplicated sideboard designed by the Danish master Børge Mogensen in the sixt...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Pine

Scandinavian Beech and Teak Wood Sideboard by Tabergs Mobler
Located in Madrid, ES
Sideboard veneered with partly stained beech and teak from circa 1950-1960. Manufactured by Tabergs Mobler. Legs with brass braces. Three doors, interior drawers and shelves. Key inc...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Beech, Teak

Scandinavian sideboard with pull-out top
Located in Brescia, IT
1960s teak storage cabinet with pull-out top and black painted legs. The small size allows this sideboard to fit into small spaces. Thanks to the ability to pull out the top, it ca...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Scandinavian Modern Two Door Credenza
Located in San Francisco, CA
Scandinavian Modern credenza in the style of Borge Mogensen, Denmark. Made from high quality materials and construction techniques, just newly refinished and ready to install. Featur...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Nordic highboard 1960s
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian 1950s teakwood sideboard consisting of three lockable hinged doors. The interiors are divided by shelves. This Scandinavian teak sideboard, made in the mid-century mode...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Chapman Small Credenza Storage Unit Maple Gold
Located in Cincinnati, US
One unit or four? Doors or drawers? Go sexy with black and walnut or keep it light and fun with maple and pink? The chapman credenza allows you the f...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Steel

Chapman Large Credenza Storage Unit Walnut White
Located in Cincinnati, US
One unit or four? Doors or drawers? Go sexy with black and walnut or keep it light and fun with maple and pink? The chapman credenza allows you the freedom to choose exactly what sui...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Steel

Chapman Small Credenza Storage Unit Walnut Rose Copper
Located in Cincinnati, US
One unit or four? Doors or drawers? Go sexy with black and walnut or keep it light and fun with maple and pink? The chapman credenza allows you the freedom to choose exactly what sui...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Steel

Chapman Large Credenza Storage Unit Maple White
Located in Cincinnati, US
One unit or four? Doors or drawers? Go sexy with black and walnut or keep it light and fun with maple and pink? The chapman credenza allows you the freedom to choose exactly what sui...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Steel

White Deco sideboard
Located in Brescia, IT
Original Scandinavian vinatage sideboard with two hinged doors and two drawers. White-painted wood and gold metal handles give the cabinet an elegant look with retro charm. Inside, ...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Wood

Danish Teak Sideboard
Located in Brescia, IT
Elegant Scandinavian 1960s highboard. ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Teak

French 3-drawer 2-door Chocolate Gray Sideboard designed by Eric Gizard, Paris
Located in Landivy, FR
This 2-door, 3-drawer sideboard is presented here in ash wood and also available in French oak. No assembly is required from your side, the furniture is fully mounted in our worksho...
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2010s French Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Ash, Wood

Frend Chocolate Gray Low Hand-Crafted Sideboard, Design Eric Gizard, Paris
Located in Landivy, FR
This 2-door, 3-drawer sideboard is presented here in ash wood and also available in French oak. No assembly is required from your side, the furniture is fully mounted in our workshop...
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2010s French Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Ash, Wood

Chocolate Gray 4-Door Handcrafted Wooden Low Sideboard, Design Eric Gizard Paris
Located in Landivy, FR
This 4-door sideboard is presented here in ash wood and is also available in French oak. No assembly is required from your side, our furniture is fully mounted in our workshop. 2 h...
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2010s French Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Ash, Wood

Solid Teak Sideboard, Italy 1970s
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Sideboard made of solid Teak handcrafted in the 1970s in Italy. Very distinctive is the drawer compartment (with 7 drawers, the last one at the bottom of which is more capacious) wit...
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1970s Italian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Brass

Solid Teak Sideboard, Italy 1970s
Solid Teak Sideboard, Italy 1970s
$1,910 Sale Price
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Copenhagen Console, Natural Oak Frame and Leather Drawers w. Solid Brass Legs
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The Copenhagen console by Tom Nybroe is designed for the dining room, the study or any room requiring a beautiful furniture piece that provides space for the things you need nearby. ...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Leather, Wood

Teak sideboard with drawers, Italy 1970s
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Large sideboard made of solid Teak wood, handcrafted in the 1970s in Italy. An extremely storage furniture, the sideboard also has 4 drawers with steel handles. Looking at the sidebo...
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1970s Italian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Brass

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

"Sueños" Central American Primavera and Colorado Marble Sideboard Credenza
Located in Frankfurt, KY
Central American Primavera seamlessly joined in a simultaneously dreamy and modern pattern which highlights the wood's cool tones, beautiful grain, and unique figure. Atop the Primavera rests a rare slab of natural luminous Colorado Marble. Primavera and Colorado Marble elegantly compliment one another in a synergistic blend of nature's beauty. Primavera's natural texture is preserved and locked with hand-cut butterfly joints giving the piece a powerful expression and unique, exceptional look. Complete with solid brass handles, pull-out tray, adjustable shelving, and solid brass legs. • Central American Primavera • Custom Solid Brushed Brass Door Pulls • Hand Made Primavera Butterfly Inlays • Adjustable Shelving and Single Pull-Out Shelf • Soft Close Doors And Drawer Slides • Hand Rubbed Michael Madley Naked Oil...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Marble, Brass

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

Pair of Mid Century Scandinavian Sideboards in Teak and Rattan by Alf Svensson
Located in Karlstad, SE
Two sleek and sophisticated sideboards, crafted by the renowned designer Alf Svensson and produced by the esteemed Bjästa Möbelfabrik of Sweden, gracefully adorn this piece from the ...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Teak, Rattan

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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