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Mid-Century Modern Kroehler 9-Drawer Walnut Credenza, circa 1960s

$4,800

£3,639.31

€4,248.73

CA$6,863.53

A$6,969.35

CHF 3,978.48

MX$84,212.76

NOK 46,733.73

SEK 46,606.23

DKK 31,762.65

About the Item

This sculptural mid-century modern credenza was manufactured by Kroehler, one of America’s most respected furniture makers of the postwar era. Crafted in richly grained walnut, the piece features a long, low profile with striking architectural details that immediately set it apart. The façade is thoughtfully composed with flanking banks of drawers on either side and two central cabinet doors, creating a balanced and symmetrical design. Subtly contoured drawer fronts add depth and movement, while the warm walnut finish highlights the natural beauty of the wood grain throughout. The credenza is elevated on a dramatic curved base that gives the piece a floating, almost cantilevered presence—both elegant and visually dynamic. Well-proportioned and highly functional, this credenza offers ample storage and works beautifully as a dining room sideboard, media console, or statement storage piece in a living space. A strong example of Kroehler’s mid-century craftsmanship, combining clean modern lines with sculptural flair.

Creator:
Kroehler Mfg. Co. (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 30.5 in (77.47 cm)Width: 74 in (187.96 cm)Depth: 19 in (48.26 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Walnut
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1960-1969
Date of Manufacture:
Circa 1960
Condition:
Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Great and sturdy, seems that a previous owner has refinished one of the sides. There are some scratches on the top and the legs.
Seller Location:
Wheat Ridge, CO
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU10323248714202

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Kroehler Mfg. Co.

Before growing into one of the largest furniture brands in the United States in the mid-20th century, the Kroehler Manufacturing Co. had humble beginnings. It was founded in 1902, when Peter E. Kroehler, a Chicago-based businessman who grew up on a farm in Minnesota, bought a small furniture manufacturer called Naperville Lounge Co., a maker of wooden lounge chairs and upholstered furniture, founded in 1893.

Peter had first worked there as a clerk before rising to partner and then president and finally owner. Under Kroehler’s leadership, a new factory was built in Naperville, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, in 1913, and soon after the company was renamed.

Kroehler Manufacturing Co. became a fixture of the American furniture industry, eventually employing around 8,000 people in four plants in Illinois and Ohio, and by the 1940s was bringing in more than $20 million in annual sales.

The company was a pioneer in innovative 20th-century furniture, patenting some of its designs, like the Unifold sofa bed with a removable mattress that was developed in 1909 and the sideways foldable Duofold sofa bed. Colorful ads in popular magazines such as Ladies Home Journal propelled these dual-purpose furnishings into customer favorites.

Kroehler was also known for its hand-tufted Turkish couches as well as unique shapes for lounge-chair backs, such as batwings and scallops. In addition to seating and sofa beds, the company specialized in furniture for the entire home, from sturdy wooden cabinets to sleek mid-century modern credenzas.

Kroehler’s historic Naperville factory closed in 1978 due to financial struggles and was acquired by a Chicago investment firm that sold the plants as well as the rights to the Kroehler name. Its Naperville factory was converted into apartments in the 1980s, and decades later the company name is still visible on the building.

Kroehler Manufacturing Co. is remembered for its long association with the Chicago area and its quality mid-century modern pieces, which remain coveted collector’s items to this day.

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