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Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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 legendary 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.

As the collection of vintage mid-century modern credenzas, 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.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
USM Haller 3x3 Storage Unit – Graphite Black, 1960s Swiss Modular Design
USM Haller 3x3 Storage Unit – Graphite Black, 1960s Swiss Modular Design

USM Haller 3x3 Storage Unit – Graphite Black, 1960s Swiss Modular Design

$3,800 / item

USM Haller 3x3 Storage Unit – Graphite Black, 1960s Swiss Modular Design

By Paul Schaerer, Usm Haller, Fritz Haller

Located in Chattanooga, TN

This USM Haller 3x3 storage unit is presented in excellent condition, embodying the iconic modular design that has defined Swiss modernism since its creation in the 1960s. Featuring ...

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1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Modernist rosewood sideboard made in Italy in the 1960s
Modernist rosewood sideboard made in Italy in the 1960s

Modernist rosewood sideboard made in Italy in the 1960s

$6,341

Modernist rosewood sideboard made in Italy in the 1960s

Located in Vigevano, PV

Modernist rosewood sideboard made in Italy in the 1960s. The sideboard is in excellent condition and has been fully restored.

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Mid-century modern Broyhill sculptra credenza/buffet. Circa 1960s
Mid-century modern Broyhill sculptra credenza/buffet. Circa 1960s

Mid-century modern Broyhill sculptra credenza/buffet. Circa 1960s

$1,680

Mid-century modern Broyhill sculptra credenza/buffet. Circa 1960s

By Broyhill

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Mid-century modern Broyhill sculptra credenza/buffet. Circa 1960s Features a quintessential mid-century modern design with a beautiful walnut wood grain, 3 drawers with dove...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Style Tambour-Door Credenza by Danish Modern LA
Mid-Century Modern Style Tambour-Door Credenza by Danish Modern LA

Mid-Century Modern Style Tambour-Door Credenza by Danish Modern LA

$4,895 / item

Mid-Century Modern Style Tambour-Door Credenza by Danish Modern LA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Introducing our first-ever modern credenza designed and crafted by Danish Modern L.A.'s artisans' house in Los Angeles, CA. Our skillfully crafted credenza showcases a solid American...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Credenza by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, Circa 1950
Mid-Century Modern Credenza by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, Circa 1950

Mid-Century Modern Credenza by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, Circa 1950

$13,200

Mid-Century Modern Credenza by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, Circa 1950

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian credenza made of hand crafted lacquered palisanderwood with four drawers and a glass top, designed by Vittorio Dassi in good condition. The storage piece is ideal as a traditional sideboard...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Glass, Palisander

20th Century, Vittorio Valabrega Wooden Sideboard 1930s
20th Century, Vittorio Valabrega Wooden Sideboard 1930s

20th Century, Vittorio Valabrega Wooden Sideboard 1930s

$21,138

20th Century, Vittorio Valabrega Wooden Sideboard 1930s

By Vittorio Valabrega

Located in Torino, Piemonte

Vittorio Valabrega (1861-1952) was an Italian artist and designer. The Valabrega Brothers company was opened in Turin in 1884. It became known for the production fine-quality liberty...

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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Florence Knoll Model 541 Walnut and Maple Credenza, 1950's
Florence Knoll Model 541 Walnut and Maple Credenza, 1950's

Florence Knoll Model 541 Walnut and Maple Credenza, 1950's

$5,800

Florence Knoll Model 541 Walnut and Maple Credenza, 1950's

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in New York, NY

Florence Knoll Model 541 Walnut and Maple Credenza, 1950's. All original, no restorations have been made to the credenza. It is in overall good condition. There is wear consistent ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Sideboard Credenza by Meredew Danish Style
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Sideboard Credenza by Meredew Danish Style

Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Sideboard Credenza by Meredew Danish Style

$2,295

Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Sideboard Credenza by Meredew Danish Style

By Meredew

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elevate your space with this gorgeous mid century credenza by renowned furniture maker Meredew. Featuring fantastic wood grain and great storage, this teak sideboard is a stunning ex...

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

True Mid-Century Classic Inlaid Rosewood Walnut Credenza Cabinet by Stanley USA
True Mid-Century Classic Inlaid Rosewood Walnut Credenza Cabinet by Stanley USA

True Mid-Century Classic Inlaid Rosewood Walnut Credenza Cabinet by Stanley USA

$4,850 / set

True Mid-Century Classic Inlaid Rosewood Walnut Credenza Cabinet by Stanley USA

By Stanley Furniture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a superb Mid-Century Modern credenza or sideboard by Stanley. It is mostly walnut with geometric rosewood inlays on the fronts and has turned aluminum pulls. The lower cabine...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Bench Table Sereno No61, Minimalist Wooden Piece by Joel Escalona
Bench Table Sereno No61, Minimalist Wooden Piece by Joel Escalona

Bench Table Sereno No61, Minimalist Wooden Piece by Joel Escalona

$16,765 / item

Bench Table Sereno No61, Minimalist Wooden Piece by Joel Escalona

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Bench Table Sereno No61, Minimalist Wooden Piece by Joel Escalona — Sereno Collection Design by Joel Escalona for NONO When practicality becomes art, the result is the Sereno Colle...

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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Mid Century Modern Solid Walnut Stereo Console Cabinet by Ace-Hi Furniture
Mid Century Modern Solid Walnut Stereo Console Cabinet by Ace-Hi Furniture

Mid Century Modern Solid Walnut Stereo Console Cabinet by Ace-Hi Furniture

$1,800

Mid Century Modern Solid Walnut Stereo Console Cabinet by Ace-Hi Furniture

By ACE-HI

Located in San Jose, CA

Vintage record console credenza manufactured by Ace-Hi Furniture of California, circa 1960's. This unique media cabinet is made of solid planked walnut featuring sliding doors accent...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Expertly Restored - Paul McCobb "Planner Group" Two-Tone Credenza for Winchendon
Expertly Restored - Paul McCobb "Planner Group" Two-Tone Credenza for Winchendon

Expertly Restored - Paul McCobb "Planner Group" Two-Tone Credenza for Winchendon

$4,895

Expertly Restored - Paul McCobb "Planner Group" Two-Tone Credenza for Winchendon

By Winchendon, Paul McCobb

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials: Walnut-Stained Maple Wood, Satin Lacquered Doors ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history bac...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Maple, Walnut, Lacquer

Brass & Murano Glass Sideboard with 120 Fused Spheres - Made in Italy
Brass & Murano Glass Sideboard with 120 Fused Spheres - Made in Italy

Brass & Murano Glass Sideboard with 120 Fused Spheres - Made in Italy

$6,106Sale Price / item|20% Off

Brass & Murano Glass Sideboard with 120 Fused Spheres - Made in Italy

Located in Guazzora, IT

Brass & Murano Glass Sideboard with 120 Fused Bubble Spheres - Made in Italy

A sculptural and luminous statement piece that embodies the finest Italian craftsmanship. This rema...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Rosewood Mid Century Credenza Attributed To Directional Furniture
Rosewood Mid Century Credenza Attributed To Directional Furniture

Rosewood Mid Century Credenza Attributed To Directional Furniture

$2,650 / set

Rosewood Mid Century Credenza Attributed To Directional Furniture

By Directional

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A fine and well made Mid Century Cabinet with deep Rosewood Veneer, Chrome pulls and support legs attributed to the iconic Mid Century furniture company Directional. With a center fl...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal

Italian Sideboard in Ivory Glass and Brass, Handcrafted by Justfurnituress
Italian Sideboard in Ivory Glass and Brass, Handcrafted by Justfurnituress

Italian Sideboard in Ivory Glass and Brass, Handcrafted by Justfurnituress

$5,284 / item

Italian Sideboard in Ivory Glass and Brass, Handcrafted by Justfurnituress

Located in Guazzora, IT

About the Item

Designed and entirely handcrafted in Italy by Justfurnituress, this elegant three-door sideboard is a striking example of contemporar...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Italian 4-Door Sideboard with Murano Glass and Brass, Mid-Century
Italian 4-Door Sideboard with Murano Glass and Brass, Mid-Century

Italian 4-Door Sideboard with Murano Glass and Brass, Mid-Century

$6,705 / item

Italian 4-Door Sideboard with Murano Glass and Brass, Mid-Century

Located in Guazzora, IT

The 4-door Italian sideboard with Murano glass, solid wood and brass is a true highlight for any sophisticated interior. Handcrafted with meticulous attention to detail, this sidebo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Douglas Vinyl Record Storage Cabinet / Credenza Walnut Mid-Century Modern Shelf
Douglas Vinyl Record Storage Cabinet / Credenza Walnut Mid-Century Modern Shelf

Douglas Vinyl Record Storage Cabinet / Credenza Walnut Mid-Century Modern Shelf

$4,200 / item

Douglas Vinyl Record Storage Cabinet / Credenza Walnut Mid-Century Modern Shelf

By Pete Deeble

Located in Long Beach, CA

This walnut beauty is the perfect way to showcase your records, 84" long x 16" deep x 24" tall. This is an original design, and is handcrafted in Long Beach, CA by Pete Deeble Furnit...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Stunning Swedish Mid-Century Modern 12 Drawer Dresser Credenza White Metal Legs
Stunning Swedish Mid-Century Modern 12 Drawer Dresser Credenza White Metal Legs

Stunning Swedish Mid-Century Modern 12 Drawer Dresser Credenza White Metal Legs

$2,925Sale Price|50% Off

Stunning Swedish Mid-Century Modern 12 Drawer Dresser Credenza White Metal Legs

By George Nelson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stunning Swedish Mid-Century Modern 12 drawer dresser credenza white laminate top and metal legs/pulls. Impressive construction and very beautiful modern design. All 12 teak and hard...

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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Steel

Vintage Mid-Century Walnut Credenza by Raymond Sobota for Mount Airy, 1960s
Vintage Mid-Century Walnut Credenza by Raymond Sobota for Mount Airy, 1960s

Vintage Mid-Century Walnut Credenza by Raymond Sobota for Mount Airy, 1960s

$3,750

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...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Mid-Century Rosewood Credenza by Poul Hundevad
Mid-Century Rosewood Credenza by Poul Hundevad

Mid-Century Rosewood Credenza by Poul Hundevad

$3,200

Mid-Century Rosewood Credenza by Poul Hundevad

By Poul Hundevad

Located in Raleigh, NC

Mid-century credenza by Poul Hundevad, Denmark circa 1960s. A smaller scale credenza perfect for compact spaces. Crafted from rosewood which has a deep brown color and incredible wo...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Ramseur Harlequin Mid Century Walnut Credenza and Hutch
Ramseur Harlequin Mid Century Walnut Credenza and Hutch

Ramseur Harlequin Mid Century Walnut Credenza and Hutch

$3,295 / set

Ramseur Harlequin Mid Century Walnut Credenza and Hutch

By Ramseur Furniture Company

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Ramseur Harlequin Mid Century Walnut Credenza and Hutch The credenza measures: 69 wide x 19 deep x 33 inches high The hutch measures: 44 wide x 14.5 deep x 44 inches high The combin...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Style Teak Wood Media Credenza by House of Jaipur
Mid-Century Modern Style Teak Wood Media Credenza by House of Jaipur

Mid-Century Modern Style Teak Wood Media Credenza by House of Jaipur

$4,280 / item

Mid-Century Modern Style Teak Wood Media Credenza by House of Jaipur

Located in New York, NY

Elevate your living space with this handcrafted solid teak wood media console, blending mid-century aesthetics with modern functionality. Featuring smooth rounded edges, tapered legs...

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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Teak

Justfurnituress Edition 01 Limited Mid-Century Walnut Sideboard
Justfurnituress Edition 01 Limited Mid-Century Walnut Sideboard

Justfurnituress Edition 01 Limited Mid-Century Walnut Sideboard

$15,031

Justfurnituress Edition 01 Limited Mid-Century Walnut Sideboard

Located in Guazzora, IT

Justfurnituress Edition 01 is the inaugural collectible design piece of the brand, produced as a strictly limited edition of 15 signed and numbered examples, entirely handmade in Ita...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Rare 1960s Bernhard Pedersen & Son Teak Credenza with Tambour doors
Rare 1960s Bernhard Pedersen & Son Teak Credenza with Tambour doors

Rare 1960s Bernhard Pedersen & Son Teak Credenza with Tambour doors

$7,500

Rare 1960s Bernhard Pedersen & Son Teak Credenza with Tambour doors

By Bernhard Pedersen & Son

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare 1960's Bernhard Pedersen & Son Teak Credenza with Tambour doors. Interior has three felt-lined sliding, dovetail trays with added organizers in the middle section and adjustable...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Felt, Teak

Italian Sideboard in Ivory Glass and Brass, Handcrafted by Justfurnituress
Italian Sideboard in Ivory Glass and Brass, Handcrafted by Justfurnituress

Italian Sideboard in Ivory Glass and Brass, Handcrafted by Justfurnituress

$6,764Sale Price / set|20% Off

Italian Sideboard in Ivory Glass and Brass, Handcrafted by Justfurnituress

Located in Guazzora, IT

About the Item

Designed and entirely handcrafted in Italy by Justfurnituress, this elegant three-door sideboard is a striking exam...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Danish TV Rack Side Board with Tambour Doors by Dyrlund, Denmark, 1970s
Danish TV Rack Side Board with Tambour Doors by Dyrlund, Denmark, 1970s

Danish TV Rack Side Board with Tambour Doors by Dyrlund, Denmark, 1970s

$1,365

Danish TV Rack Side Board with Tambour Doors by Dyrlund, Denmark, 1970s

By Dyrlund

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Mid century tv rack side board, with tambour doors, designed and manufactured by Dyrlund of Denmark. Produced in beautifully grained teak this piece is another...

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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal

Restored Mid-Century Modern 9-Drawer Long Cabient by Red Lion in Sculpted Walnut
Restored Mid-Century Modern 9-Drawer Long Cabient by Red Lion in Sculpted Walnut

Restored Mid-Century Modern 9-Drawer Long Cabient by Red Lion in Sculpted Walnut

$4,500

Restored Mid-Century Modern 9-Drawer Long Cabient by Red Lion in Sculpted Walnut

Located in Philadelphia, PA

American-designed and made, this dresser features everything that makes mid-century modern furniture what it is: high quality American walnut construction, thoughtful and light desig...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Expertly Restored- California Modernist Tambour-Door Walnut Credenza by Barzilay
Expertly Restored- California Modernist Tambour-Door Walnut Credenza by Barzilay

Expertly Restored- California Modernist Tambour-Door Walnut Credenza by Barzilay

$2,895

Expertly Restored- California Modernist Tambour-Door Walnut Credenza by Barzilay

By Barzilay

Located in Los Angeles, CA

________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precisi...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut, Wood

Lane "Perception" Mid-Century Modern Credenza
Lane "Perception" Mid-Century Modern Credenza

Lane "Perception" Mid-Century Modern Credenza

$2,350

Lane "Perception" Mid-Century Modern Credenza

By Warren C. Church, Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An iconic example of American mid-century modern design, this Lane "Perception" credenza, designed by renowned furniture designer Warren Church, showcases the collection's signature ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood

norman sideboard series sideboard designed by Luciano Frigerio of Desio 1970s
norman sideboard series sideboard designed by Luciano Frigerio of Desio 1970s

norman sideboard series sideboard designed by Luciano Frigerio of Desio 1970s

$9,512Sale Price|25% Off

norman sideboard series sideboard designed by Luciano Frigerio of Desio 1970s

By Frigerio Di Desio

Located in taranto, IT

splendid and rare sideboard , Produzione Frigerio Di Desio, design Luciano Frigerio, model "Norman," with finely ad artistically crafted front, composed of four doors with five drawe...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Paul McCobb Planner Group Credenza in Solid Maple, Circa 1950s
Paul McCobb Planner Group Credenza in Solid Maple, Circa 1950s

Paul McCobb Planner Group Credenza in Solid Maple, Circa 1950s

$3,594

Paul McCobb Planner Group Credenza in Solid Maple, Circa 1950s

By Paul McCobb, Winchendon

Located in San Diego, CA

A highly functional example of American mid-century modern design, this Paul McCobb Planner Group credenza is constructed in solid maple. Designed by Paul McCobb for the Winchendon F...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Birch

Expertly Restored-Californian Modernist Tambour-Door Walnut Credenza by Barzilay
Expertly Restored-Californian Modernist Tambour-Door Walnut Credenza by Barzilay

Expertly Restored-Californian Modernist Tambour-Door Walnut Credenza by Barzilay

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Expertly Restored-Californian Modernist Tambour-Door Walnut Credenza by Barzilay

By Barzilay

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Californian Modernist tambour-door walnut credenza by Barzilay captures the warmth and refined simplicity of West Coast mid-century design. The tambour-style sliding doors revea...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Paul McCobb Planner Group 20-Drawer Dresser or Credenza, Newly Refinished
Paul McCobb Planner Group 20-Drawer Dresser or Credenza, Newly Refinished

Paul McCobb Planner Group 20-Drawer Dresser or Credenza, Newly Refinished

$9,500

Paul McCobb Planner Group 20-Drawer Dresser or Credenza, Newly Refinished

By Winchendon, Paul McCobb

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern 20-drawer long dresser or credenza By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Solid birch, with black lacquered...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Iron

Acerbis 1980s Sideboard Designed by Lodovico Acerbis and Giotto Stoppino
Acerbis 1980s Sideboard Designed by Lodovico Acerbis and Giotto Stoppino

Acerbis 1980s Sideboard Designed by Lodovico Acerbis and Giotto Stoppino

$5,766

Acerbis 1980s Sideboard Designed by Lodovico Acerbis and Giotto Stoppino

By Giotto Stoppino, Acerbis

Located in Antwerp, BE

Soffio di Vento was a creation penned by Lodovico Acerbis and Giotto Stoppino that went beyond the simple need to contain with free sliding doors to avoid any pre-defined open or clo...

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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza by R-Way Furniture, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza by R-Way Furniture, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza by R-Way Furniture, 1960s

$2,100

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza by R-Way Furniture, 1960s

By R-Way Furniture Company

Located in Raymondville, TX

This vintage mid-century modern credenza by R-Way Furniture features a classic design, beautiful amber tone walnut wood with a lacquered finish, and versatile storage. To the left is...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal, Brass

Ivory Sideboard with Three Doors, Solid Wood & Murano Glass Design
Ivory Sideboard with Three Doors, Solid Wood & Murano Glass Design

Ivory Sideboard with Three Doors, Solid Wood & Murano Glass Design

$5,942

Ivory Sideboard with Three Doors, Solid Wood & Murano Glass Design

Located in Guazzora, IT

Discover our extraordinary sideboard, a unique piece that embodies the elegance and sophistication of contemporary design. Designed and handcrafted with obsessive attention to detail...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Credenza Sideboard in Sculpted Walnut by Greta Grossman 1950s
Mid Century Modern Credenza Sideboard in Sculpted Walnut by Greta Grossman 1950s

Mid Century Modern Credenza Sideboard in Sculpted Walnut by Greta Grossman 1950s

$6,500

Mid Century Modern Credenza Sideboard in Sculpted Walnut by Greta Grossman 1950s

By Glenn of California, Greta Magnusson Grossman

Located in Troy, MI

Stunning Mid Century modern sideboard in walnut designed by Greta Magnusson - Grossman for Glenn of California circa 1950s Fully restored three panel front door cabinet on a floatin...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Arne Wahl Iversen Teak Eight Drawer Dresser Vanity Credenza Suite Danish Moder
Arne Wahl Iversen Teak Eight Drawer Dresser Vanity Credenza Suite Danish Moder

Arne Wahl Iversen Teak Eight Drawer Dresser Vanity Credenza Suite Danish Moder

$8,700

Arne Wahl Iversen Teak Eight Drawer Dresser Vanity Credenza Suite Danish Moder

By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: Denmark Designer: Arne Wahl Iversen Manufacturer: Vinde Møbelfabrik Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 139.75″ wide x 17.75″ deep x 30″ tall Dresser 71.5" wide x 17.75"...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Restored Vintage Carrara Marble and Rosewood Florence Knoll Credenza
Restored Vintage Carrara Marble and Rosewood Florence Knoll Credenza

Restored Vintage Carrara Marble and Rosewood Florence Knoll Credenza

$4,800

Restored Vintage Carrara Marble and Rosewood Florence Knoll Credenza

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage, circa 1970s, restored rosewood credenza with original white carrara marble top on chrome legs with chromed pulls. Restoration includes light sanding, staining, satin laquer ...

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Abstract Polka Dot Inlay White Media Console
Abstract Polka Dot Inlay White Media Console

Abstract Polka Dot Inlay White Media Console

$6,740 / item

Abstract Polka Dot Inlay White Media Console

Located in New York, NY

"Kusama-Inspired Polka Dots White Media Console" Infuse your living space with a burst of creativity and style with our Kusama-Inspired Bold Polka Dots Media Console. Drawing inspir...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Bone, Wood

The Lawrence Tambour Door Stereo Credenza
The Lawrence Tambour Door Stereo Credenza

The Lawrence Tambour Door Stereo Credenza

$7,800

The Lawrence Tambour Door Stereo Credenza

By Pete Deeble

Located in Long Beach, CA

This credenza is a tambour door stereo console inspired by Mid Century Modern Design, a love of music and records, and our friend Lawrence who firs...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Børge Mogensen Teak Sideboard with China Legs of Oak Made for FDB Møbler 1950s
Børge Mogensen Teak Sideboard with China Legs of Oak Made for FDB Møbler 1950s

Børge Mogensen Teak Sideboard with China Legs of Oak Made for FDB Møbler 1950s

$4,697

Børge Mogensen Teak Sideboard with China Legs of Oak Made for FDB Møbler 1950s

By FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Danish architect Børge Mogensen (1914-1972) sideboard with china legs and 2 doors, inside drawers and adjustable shelves. The cabinet is made of teak outside, the frame and legs of ...

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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Metal

Paul Evans Cityscape Mid Century Chrome and Stainless Steel Credenza
Paul Evans Cityscape Mid Century Chrome and Stainless Steel Credenza

Paul Evans Cityscape Mid Century Chrome and Stainless Steel Credenza

$25,995

Paul Evans Cityscape Mid Century Chrome and Stainless Steel Credenza

By Paul Evans

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Paul Evans Cityscape Mid Century Chrome and Stainless Steel Credenza This credenza measures: 90 wide x 22 deep x 32.25 inches high Great Vintage Condition. We take our photos in a...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

Vintage 60's sideboard sideboard in Teak wood Italian design
Vintage 60's sideboard sideboard in Teak wood Italian design

Vintage 60's sideboard sideboard in Teak wood Italian design

$2,290Sale Price|19% Off

Vintage 60's sideboard sideboard in Teak wood Italian design

Located in Torino, Piemonte

Large Teak wood sideboard, with a hinged door a shelf and two sliding doors, Italian design, 1960s. CONDITION: In good condition, may show signs of wear given by time. SIZING: Hei...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Wood

Brass Sideboard with 120 Handmade Murano Glass Spheres, Modern Design
Brass Sideboard with 120 Handmade Murano Glass Spheres, Modern Design

Brass Sideboard with 120 Handmade Murano Glass Spheres, Modern Design

$6,106Sale Price / item|20% Off

Brass Sideboard with 120 Handmade Murano Glass Spheres, Modern Design

Located in Guazzora, IT

This sideboard is crafted entirely of brass, featuring a one-of-a-kind front composed of 120 authentic Murano glass spheres, hand-shaped by master glassmakers. Each sphere features s...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Brass

Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Display China Cabinet by Domino Mobler Danish
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Display China Cabinet by Domino Mobler Danish

Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Display China Cabinet by Domino Mobler Danish

$1,795

Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Display China Cabinet by Domino Mobler Danish

By Domino Møbler

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful Scandinavian display cabinet by Domino Mobler, this Danish teak piece offers both style and function, making it a standout addition to any mid-century collection. With ge...

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Wood, Teak

Umberto Mascagni for Harrods London Midcentury Italian Bar Cabinet, 1950s
Umberto Mascagni for Harrods London Midcentury Italian Bar Cabinet, 1950s

Umberto Mascagni for Harrods London Midcentury Italian Bar Cabinet, 1950s

$2,361Sale Price|30% Off

Umberto Mascagni for Harrods London Midcentury Italian Bar Cabinet, 1950s

By Umberto Mascagni

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Rare and highly collectible bar credenza designed in Italy by Umberto Mascagni from Bologna. Early 1950s three doors cabinet created with reverse painted glass door fronts, two doors...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Aluminum

Edward Wormley Walnut Sideboard with Leather Wrapped Base 1950s
Edward Wormley Walnut Sideboard with Leather Wrapped Base 1950s

Edward Wormley Walnut Sideboard with Leather Wrapped Base 1950s

$7,800

Edward Wormley Walnut Sideboard with Leather Wrapped Base 1950s

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Dallas, TX

Sophisticated mid-century modern buffet cabinet or sideboard designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950s–1960s. Executed in richly figured walnut, the cabinet features a clean...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Brass

Mid Century Solid Wood Credenza/ Media Console by House of Jaipur
Mid Century Solid Wood Credenza/ Media Console by House of Jaipur

Mid Century Solid Wood Credenza/ Media Console by House of Jaipur

$4,880 / item

Mid Century Solid Wood Credenza/ Media Console by House of Jaipur

Located in New York, NY

Designed for both elegance and functionality, this modern teak wood credenza is a refined addition to any living space. Showcasing a sleek mid-century aesthetic, it blends natural wa...

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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Wood, Teak

Paul Evans for Directional Mid Century Copper Pewter Bronze Patchwork Credenza
Paul Evans for Directional Mid Century Copper Pewter Bronze Patchwork Credenza

Paul Evans for Directional Mid Century Copper Pewter Bronze Patchwork Credenza

$90,995

Paul Evans for Directional Mid Century Copper Pewter Bronze Patchwork Credenza

By Paul Evans, Directional

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Paul Evans for Directional Mid Century Copper, Pewter and Bronze Patchwork Credenza This credenza measures: 72.25 wide x 18.25 deep x 32.25 inches high Excellent Vintage Condition....

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Bronze, Copper, Pewter

Franco Albini Italian Midcentury Dark Wood Sideboard for Poggi, 1950s
Franco Albini Italian Midcentury Dark Wood Sideboard for Poggi, 1950s

Franco Albini Italian Midcentury Dark Wood Sideboard for Poggi, 1950s

$9,033Sale Price|35% Off

Franco Albini Italian Midcentury Dark Wood Sideboard for Poggi, 1950s

By Franco Albini, Poggi

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Italian Mid-Century Modern design credenza sideboard designed by Franco Albini and produced by Poggi Pavia from 1958, four doors with sliding shelves and a pull-out shelf / tray, sol...

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1850s Italian Antique Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Shop Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas and Other Credenzas on 1stDibs

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 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, new and vintage credenzas on 1stDibs to find the perfect fit for your home today.

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