Established in 1907 by Finley H. Coffey and Dr. A.A. Kent, a contemporary and competitor of furniture makers John Bernhardt and James Broyhill, the Kent-Coffey Manufacturing Company in Lenoir, North Carolina, developed a name for itself by designing and mass-producing durable, affordable and stylish bedroom furniture, dressers, tables and other items.
Consider Kent-Coffey a precursor to IKEA, with sturdy oak and mahogany furniture rather than particleboard structures and an American-design bent rather than a Swedish one. The company's mid-century modern furniture, under the leadership of Finley’s son Harold, took off. A magazine ad from the era for the brand’s Perspecta collection positioned a minimalist bedroom set front and center, with its walnut and rosewood dresser, an elegant nine-drawer piece that rested on tapered legs and featured gorgeous sculptural details carved into its drawer fronts, occupying most of the page’s real estate. The materials for Kent-Coffey furniture were sourced locally, as the company touted its relationship with the Lilly Company in nearby High Points, North Carolina, as a supplier of its mahogany, for example.
In 1964, Kent-Coffey Manufacturing Company was sold to Magnavox (but reportedly operated as a wholly owned subsidiary thereafter), and later, in 1983, the company became part of the furniture branch of the Singer Company (of the sewing-machine fame). Singer shuttered its furniture division in the late 1990s.
Today, as is the case with most of the sophisticated furniture designed in postwar America, work that originated at Kent-Coffey is hard to come by.
Previously owned walnut headboards and vintage bedroom dressers with Formica tops from the company’s Perspecta line and sandalwood continental dressers, for example, are highly valued by collectors. Kent-Coffey’s various mid-century modern lines — such as Goldenaire and Town House — were always clearly branded with identifiers such as drawer markings or stamps on the underside of its coveted end tables.
Find vintage Kent-Coffey case pieces and cabinets, nightstands and other furniture on 1stDibs.
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza by Kent Coffey
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kent-Coffey walnut credenza with marble insert. Featuring brass knobs and vibrant walnut, this credenza is well constructed and in very good shape. Please confirm item location (N...
Walnut
Founders Style Mid Century Walnut Credenza
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Founders Style Mid Century Walnut Credenza This credenza measures: 67.75 wide x 17 deep x 31.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage condi...
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sideboard, 1960s
Located in Trenton, NJ
An exceptional mid-century modern walnut dining room credenza sideboard manufactured by American of Martinsville, circa 1960. Reflecting the premium craftsmanship and Scandinavian-in...
Wood
$2,395
H 30.5 in W 60 in D 18 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Toned Credenza with Cane Door Front.
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage mid century modern credenza featuring a clean, linear profile elevated on tapered legs. The case is finished in a warm wood tone with a continuous grain pattern across the ...
Wood
$2,120Sale Price|20% Off
H 31 in W 62 in D 19 in
Kroehler Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza Dresser with Rosewood accents
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Kroehler Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza Dresser with Rosewood Handles United States, 1960s A beautifully crafted 9-drawer walnut credenza dresser by Kroehler, exemplifying the e...
Walnut
$7,400
H 31 in W 72 in D 18 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Walnut 11 Drawers Dresser Credenza 2 Doors Compartment
By Knoll, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Danish Modern Walnut 11 drawers dresser credenza 2 doors compartment MINT!.
Brass
$1,950
H 30 in W 72 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza by Leo Jiranek for Bassett Furniture
By Bassett Furniture, Leo Jiranek
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring iconic mid-century style into your home with this beautifully designed walnut credenza by renowned designer Leo Jiranek for Bassett Furniture. Showcasing Jiranek's signature organic styling, this piece features striking sculpted wave-front drawers, decorative vertical wood inlays on the cabinet doors, gracefully curved case lines, and elegant tapered legs. Crafted in richly grained walnut, the credenza offers both exceptional design and practical storage. The center section includes three spacious drawers, while the two side cabinets provide ample room for dinnerware, barware, media components, or household essentials. Its sculptural silhouette and distinctive inlay details make it an eye-catching focal point in any dining room, living room, or entryway. Whether used as a buffet, sideboard, media console, or statement storage piece, this vintage Bassett credenza...
Walnut
$3,750
H 32 in W 72 in D 18.5 in
Vintage Mid-Century Walnut Credenza by Raymond Sobota for Mount Airy, 1960s
By Mount Airy Furniture Company, Raymond Sabota
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Refined and architectural, this vintage mid-century walnut credenza was designed by Raymond Sobota for Mount Airy Furniture Company. Known for their exceptional American craftsmanshi...
Brass, Enamel
$2,750
H 30 in W 74 in D 18.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser Credenza by American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Toledo, OH
Walnut mid-century modern dresser credenza by American of Martinsville. 6 drawers, 2 center doors with 3 drawers inside. Part of a 4-piece set. Great condition. 74" long x 18 1/2" de...
Walnut
$6,400
H 21 in W 74 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut 2 Door 3 Drawers Sculptural Dresser Credenza Mint!
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut 2 door 3 drawers sculptural pulls dresser credenza on tapered dowel legs mint!
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