Walnut Sapporo Sideboard by Mario Marenco for Mobilgirgi, 70s
By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi
Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home with the mid-century walnut sideboard, model Sapporo, created by famous architect and designer Mario Marenco and produced by renowned It...
Wood, Walnut
Carabottino crafted cabinet, in canaletto walnut, by CaraDavide for Medulum
By Cara e Davide
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Carabottino is a contemporary and crafted cabinet, a sideboard with shelvs in European walnut, it is a wooden grating that is presented in a two-dimensional form traditionally made o...
Wood, Walnut
Carabottino crafted cabinet, in canaletto walnut by CaraDavide for Medulum
By Cara e Davide
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Carabottino is a contemporary and crafted cabinet, a wooden grating that is presented in a two-dimensional form traditionally made of wooden strips, it is considered to be an accesso...
Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Walnut & Chrome Dresser by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large vintage modern credenza by Lane features nine drawers, metal pulls, sturdy metal legs, with a uniquely designed front. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ).
Wood
Carabottino cabinet, in canaletto walnut, by Cara Davide for Medulum
By Cara e Davide
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Carabottino is a collection made of a clever play of textures and transparencies, that makes these objects the centerpiece of any environment. A storage unit, a mirror or a table tha...
Wood, Walnut
Carabottino cabinet, in canaletto walnut, by Cara Davide for Medulum
By Cara e Davide
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Carabottino is a collection made of a clever play of textures and transparencies, that makes these objects the centerpiece of any environment. A storage unit, a mirror or a table tha...
Wood, Walnut
Carabottino cabinet, in canaletto walnut, by Cara\Davide for Medulum
By Cara e Davide
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Carabottino is a collection made of a clever play of textures and transparencies, that makes these objects the centerpiece of any environment. A storage unit, a mirror or a table tha...
Wood, Walnut
Handcrafted Live Edge Sideboard in Solid Tropical Wood
By Ania Wolowska
Located in Huay Pix, MX
A sideboard with three drawers, crafted from a single plank with natural Caribbean Walnut wood. The simple and lightweight construction of this piece aims to highlight the intrinsic ...
Hardwood, Walnut
Milione Cabinet, in Canaletto Walnut and Brass, by DebonaDemeo for Medulum
By Debonademeo
Located in Meolo, Venezia
The famous travel tales by Marco Polo, entitled Il Milione, relate the story of Venice encountering the Orient, whose cultural influences found their highest expression in architectu...
Brass
$13,412Sale Price / item|20% Off
Display Console Sereno No9, Walnut Console Table by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Display Console Sereno No59, Contemporary Wooden Design by Joel Escalona — Sereno Collection Design by Joel Escalona for NONO When practicality becomes art, the result is the Seren...
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
White Oak Solid Wood Screen Door Pivot Hinge Minimalism
By George Nakashima, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A portal and a sieve. This screen door can be that magical entry condition to an intimate space. It can be that pause before opening into a grandiose space. The design gives a peek i...
Walnut
Italian cabinet in walnut, brass and ribbed glass, circa 1930s.
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Italian cabinet in walnut, brass and ribbed glass, 1930s. This refined sideboard reflects the sophisticated transition between late Italian Deco and early modernist design. The compo...
Glass, Wood
Fine Quality walnut Sideboard Attributed to Mario Quarti
By Mario Quarti
Located in London, GB
Sideboard in walnut with original green glass top and sculptural bronze handles atributed to the famous designer Mario Quarti. The cabinet has six doors with reeded design which open...
Wood
Contemporary Birch Wood Sideboard with Murano Glass by Justfurnituress
Located in Guazzora, IT
This contemporary sideboard by Justfurnituress is a handcrafted piece of furniture made entirely in Italy, where fine materials and artistic craftsmanship come together to create a p...
Brass
Tapparella cabinet, in basswood and walnut, by Cara Davide for Medulum
By Cara e Davide
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Venetian windows, with shutters, blinds and shutters, burst with light capturing enchantments of sunrises and sunsets. CARA \ DAVIDE studio celebrates this iconic element with the Ta...
Wood
Modern Minimalist Credenza Sideboard in Walnut Wood and Brushed Brass
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The Credenza Sideboard ExCentric 2.0 listed here is made of walnut wood and brushed brass. However, we can produce this in customised options: Structure and handles: Stainless steel...
Metal, Brass
$3,687Sale Price|60% Off
Modern Minimalist Suspended Credenza Sideboard Walnut Wood and Gold Finish
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
Simple but sophisticated is the best way to describe the Void Collection. Furniture with a void, reinforced by the existence of an exoskeleton, captures our attention to this space. ...
Metal, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel
$5,510 / item
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...
Wood, Oak, Walnut
$3,974 / item
Classic Media Center
Located in Northfield, MN
The Classic Media Center is a beautiful and simple piece designed specifically to organize and showcase equipment or items that must be seen! It is built with reinforced mitered join...
Wood, Maple, Oak, Walnut
Modern Minimalist Suspended Credenza Sideboard in Walnut Wood and Brushed Brass
By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The Void Collection is best described as simple but sophisticated. Furniture with a void, reinforced by the existence of an exoskeleton, captures our attention. This edgy yet straigh...
Metal, Brass
Vandalism Cabinet 04 - Handmade Cabinet, Hand-Painted with Graffiti-style Art XL
By Bricker & Beam
Located in Columbia, SC
The Vandalism Cabinet is the first offering from our new Vandalism Collection - a collection that we’re excited about, and one that will continue to grow over the next few months. T...
Wood, Hardwood, Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut, Paint
DREYFUS Floating Sideboard by AMBROZIA, Oxidized Maple, Leather & Dull Champagne
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, QC
The Dreyfus Floating Sideboard is an exclusive contemporary piece, defined by bold proportions and refined material pairings. Designed and handcrafted by AMBROZIA Furniture Studio in...
Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Nickel
Vandalism Cabinet 02 - Handmade Cabinet, Hand-Painted with Graffiti-style Art XL
By Bricker & Beam
Located in Columbia, SC
The Vandalism Cabinet is the first offering from our new Vandalism Collection - a collection that we’re excited about, and one that will continue to grow over the next few months. T...
Wood, Hardwood, Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut, Paint
DREYFUS Sideboard by AMBROZIA, Solid Ebonized Ash, Black Leather & Champagne
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, QC
The Dreyfus Sideboard is an exclusive contemporary piece, defined by bold proportions and refined material pairings. Designed and handcrafted by AMBROZIA Furniture Studio in Canada, ...
Cut Steel, Brass, Bronze, Nickel
Danish Mid-Century Modern 9 Drawers Walnut Burl Wood Long Credenza Dresser Mint!
By Harvey Probber, Mount Airy Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern 9 drawers walnut burl wood long credenza dresser mint!
Walnut, Burl
CraftAssociates Credenza, Milo Baughman Credenza, Walnut
By Milo Baughman, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Milo Baughman Manufacturer: Craft Associates® Modern Furniture Period/Model: Mid Century Modern Specs: Walnut dimensions H: 21" W: 60" D: 18" pricing Pricing to trade...
Wood, Walnut
Vittorio Dassi Midcentury Italian Modern Walnut Room Divider/ Buffet / Credenza
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Queens, NY
Midcentury Italian Modern buffet / room divider / credenza with a walnut case featuring three upper drawers with brass drawer pulls over three hinged cabinets with decorative geometr...
Metal, Brass
Vintage Mid Century Walnut and Laminate Top Credenza
Located in Pasadena, TX
Made in the mid century modern style, this credenza is made of walnut. It has 2 drawers, 2 file drawers and a 2 door cabinet. The cabinet has a shelf that gives plenty of room for st...
Wood, Walnut
Dillingham’s “Esprit” Walnut Dresser Credenza by Merton Gershun
By Merton Gershun
Located in Kensington, MD
+ Sleek American Modernist walnut dresser or credenza + Tons of storage in these 9 spacious drawers + Three large drawers on the far right are hidden behind a door, breaking up the f...
Walnut, Wood
Modern Clair Sideboard Credenza By Corinna Warm in Black Ebonized Ash Wood
By WARM, Corinna Warm
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The Clair collection of high-end sideboards and credenzas features a three-dimensional, faceted front panel which beautifully conceals two doors and two central drawers. The use of p...
Ash, Wood, Hardwood, Oak, Walnut, Wenge
Modern Low Clair Credenza By Corinna Warm Two-Tone Panels Black Ebonized Wood
By WARM, Corinna Warm
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The Clair collection of high-end sideboards and credenzas features a three-dimensional, faceted front panel in the case of the low Clair credenza, beautifully concealing four drawer...
Stainless Steel
Modern Blossom Glass Credenza with Black Walnut and Platform Base by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Blossom buffet by Ercole Home has 2-door front and 2-open shelves, with gray stain wood finish on American black walnut. Handcut glass mosaic in variety shades of white and ivor...
Glass, Wood
Custom Knoll 9' Executive Credenza Desk in Walnut & Chrome
By Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
Florence Knoll's transformative influence on Mid-Century design is evident in this elegant custom-designed Executive Credenza Desk. As a pioneer in interior design, Knoll founded the...
Chrome
Wavy Credenza Sideboard with Silver Travertine Top - Walnut
Located in London, GB
The Pediment Onda Credenza is part of the RIGOR Collection and is conceived as a monumental storage piece defined by sculptural mass and rhythm. Carved wave‑edge sides soften the vol...
Wood
Young Manufacturing Mid Century Walnut and Burlwood Credenza
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautifully crafted by Young Manufacturing, this authentic mid-century modern credenza showcases the timeless elegance and quality construction the brand is known for.
Wood
1960s Broyhill Saga MCM Walnut Dresser Drawers Credenza
By Broyhill
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A very nice Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut long triple dresser or credenza from the iconic "Saga" line by Broyhill Premier.
Wood
Mid Century Modern Dresser: Rway 9-Drawer Credenza
By RWAY
Located in Wilton, CT
A true rare find you won’t come across again, this stunning 9-drawer Mid-Century dresser by Rway. Established in 1949, Rway is celebrated for exceptional craftsmanship and uncompromi...
Wood, Birdseye Maple, Walnut
Sculpted Two-Toned Brasilia Walnut Credenza by Broyhill
By Broyhill Brasilia
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 ...
Wood
Lane Mid-Century Walnut Credenza with Woven Door Panels
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-century "Perception" walnut six-drawer credenza with center woven door panels (LANE).
Wood
1960s Walnut MCM Broyhill Saga Buffet Credenza Bookcase Hutch
By Broyhill
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Beautiful, retro Mid-Century Modern detailed proportioned walnut Broyhill Saga versatile cabinet. Unique design with wonderful clean lines, beautiful all original walnut figuring an...
Glass, Wood
1960 George Nelson 8000 Series EOG Credenza for Herman Miller with Walnut Top
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous 8000 series Executive Office Group sliding-door cabinet / credenza, designed by George Nelson and produced by Herman Miller. This example dates to circa...
Wood, Walnut
$3,000Sale Price|20% Off
Wonderful Mid-Century Burl Wood Travertine Floating Hanging Cabinet Credenza
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous Mid-century modern burl wood and travertine floating cabinet. Doors open to reveal open cabinets with adjustable shelves. Hanging bar is included with this sale. This pie...
Brass
C. 1968 Myrtle Desk of High Point 900 Series Four Position Credenza in Walnut
By Myrtle Desk Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a substantial 900 Series Walnut and Chromed-Steel Credenza, model 9CR 75, designed in the late 1960s by Myrtle Desk of High Point, North Carolina. They referred to the piece ...
Steel, Chrome
John Keal for Brown Saltman Mid-Century Walnut Credenza / Sideboard, Circa 1970s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern walnut credenza designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman, dating to the 1970s. This beautifully crafted piece showcases the clean architectural lines...
Wood
Mid Century Dresser by LA Period Furniture, Nine Drawers, Credenza
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Mid Century Dresser by LA Period Furniture, Bedroom, Nine Drawers, Credenza, Sideboard, 1960s, MCM, Walnut Measurements: 72" L x 18.5" D x 30 3/4" H The top has a dark spot with so...
Wood, Walnut
Gio Ponti for M. Singer and Sons Rare Model 2160 Floating Credenza
By M. Singer & Sons, Gio Ponti
Located in Raleigh, NC
A stunning mid-century modern credenza by the legendary Italian designer Gio Ponti, crafted circa 1950–1951 for M. Singer & Sons. This exquisite Model 2160 features a sleek, low-prof...
Wood, Walnut
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
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
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 celebrated 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.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern 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.
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 American 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 and vintage credenzas for sale on 1stDibs to find the perfect fit for your home today.