Mid-Century Modern Walnut Tambour Door Credenza by Milo Baughman, 1960s
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century modern walnut tambour door credenza designed by the iconic Milo Baughman for Glenn of California in the United States, circa 1950s.
Laminate, Rosewood, Walnut
Milo Baughman Double-Tambour Door Credenza w/ Lacquered Drawers for Glenn of CA
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Walnut Wood, Satin-Lacquered Drawers ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, ...
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Handsome Milo Baughman Credenza Cabinet Sideboard for Glenn Of California
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture, Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Chicago, IL
Handsome Milo Baughman Credenza Cabinet Sideboard for Glenn Of California.
Wood
Milo Baughman Tambour Door Credenza for Glenn of California
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Milo Baughman Tambour Door Credenza for Glenn of California
Walnut
Compact Milo Baughman Tambour-Door Credenza for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Compact Milo Baughman tambour-door credenza for Glenn of California.
Walnut
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H 32.75 in W 64.75 in D 17.7 in
Milo Baughman Tambour-Door Credenza with Colored Drawers for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Milo Baughman tambour-door credenza with colored drawers for Glenn of California.
Wood, Walnut
Milo Baughman Tambour Door Credenza
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Milo Baughman Manufacturer: Glenn of California Period/Style: Mid Century Modern Country: United States Date: 1950’s Dimensions: 30.5″H x 64.75″L x 18″W Materials: ...
Walnut
Milo Baughman Tambour-Door Credenza for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid Century Modern Credenza designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California in the United States c. 1950’s.
Wood, Walnut
Milo Baughman Tambour Door Credenza for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Milo Baughman Manufacturer: Glenn of California Period/Style: Mid Century Modern Country: United States Date: 1950s Dimensions: 23″H x 47.75″W x 18″D Materials: Wal...
Walnut
Milo Baughman Tambour Door Credenza for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Milo Baughman. Manufacturer: Glenn of California. Period/style: Mid-Century Modern. Country: United States. Date: 1950s. Dimensions: 32.75″ H x 64.75″ W x 17.75″ D. ...
Walnut
Milo Baughman Tambour Door Credenza for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Milo Baughman Manufacturer: Glenn of California Period/Style: Mid Century Modern Country: United States Date: 1950’s Dimensions: 32.75″H x 64.75″L x 18″W Materials...
Lacquer, Walnut
Vintage Walnut Tambour Door Credenza by Milo Baughman
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage walnut tambour door credenza designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California.
Walnut
California Modern Tambour Door Credenza by Milo Baughman
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Milo Baughman. Manufacturer: Glenn of California. Period/style: Mid-Century Modern. Country: United States. Date: 1950s. Dimensions: 23.25″ H x 17.75″ W x 47.75″ L. ...
Walnut
California Modernist Tambour-Door Credenza by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid Century Modern Credenza designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California in the United States c. 1950’s.
Steel
Milo Baughman Tambour Door Cabinet
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Milo Baughman for Glenn of California tambour door cabinet. The cabinet features an oiled walnut frame and doors with a sliding walnut shelf atop three red painted drawers. We have...
Walnut
Milo Baughman Double Tambour Door Credenza for Glenn of CA
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare and striking example of California modernism at its most resolved. This Milo Baughman credenza for Glenn of California features the designer's signature double tambour door sy...
Oak, Walnut
Glenn of California Walnut Tambour Door Credenza by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Glenn of California Walnut Tambour Door Credenza by Milo Baughman
Walnut
Milo Baughman Tambour-Door Walnut Credenza for Glenn of California
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tambour door credenza designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California in the United States circa 1960’s.
Steel
California Modernist Walnut Tambour-Door Credenza by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
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 precis...
Wood, Walnut
Glenn of California Walnut Tambour Door Credenza by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Introducing a stunning mid-century modern tambour door credenza, meticulously designed by Milo Baughman and expertly crafted by Glenn of California in the 1950s.
Brass
Milo Baughman Double Tambour Door Credenza for Glenn of California
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Milo Baughman Manufacturer: Glenn of California Period/Style: Mid Century Modern Country: United States Date: 1950’s Dimensions: 37.25″H x 47.75″W x 18″D Materials:...
Walnut
Milo Baughman Tambour Door Low Credenza for Glenn of California
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Milo Baughman Manufacturer: Glenn of California Period/Style: Mid Century Modern Country: United States Date: 1950’s Dimensions: 23″H x 47.75″W x 18″D Materials: Wa...
Walnut
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H 33 in W 64.75 in D 18 in
Milo Baughman Glenn of California Style MCM Walnut Tambour Door Credenza
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Glenn of California Style Mid Century Walnut Tambour Door Sideboard Buffet Credenza The credenza measures: 64.75 wide x 18 deep x 33 inches high All pieces of...
Walnut
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H 23 in W 47.75 in D 17.75 in
Milo Baughman Low Profile Tambour Door Credenza for Glenn of California
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Milo Baughman. Manufacturer: Glenn of California. Period/Style: Mid-Century Modern. Country: United States. Date: 1950s. Dimensions: 23″ H x 47.75″ W x 17.75″ D. Ma...
Walnut
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H 23 in W 47.75 in D 18 in
Milo Baughman Low Profile Tambour Door Credenza for Glenn of California
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Milo Baughman Manufacturer: Glenn of California Period/Style: Mid Century Modern Country: United States Date: 1950s Dimensions: 23″H x 47.75″W x 18″D Materials: Wal...
Walnut
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H 23.25 in W 47.75 in D 17.75 in
Milo Baughman Low Profile Tambour Door Credenza for Glenn of California
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Milo Baughman Manufacturer: Glenn of California Period/Style: Mid-Century Modern Country: United States Date: 1950s Dimensions: 23.25?H x 47.75?W x 17.75?D Material...
Walnut
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H 32.5 in W 64.75 in D 17.88 in
Milo Baughman Walnut Tambour Door Credenza for Glenn of California, c.1960
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Milo Baughman Walnut Tambour Door Credenza for Glenn of California, c.1960.
Aluminum
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H 32.63 in W 64.75 in D 17.75 in
Milo Baughman Walnut Tambour Door Credenza for Glenn of California, c.1960
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Milo Baughman Walnut Tambour Door Credenza for Glenn of California, c.1960.
Walnut
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H 31.5 in W 64.75 in D 17.75 in
Walnut Credenza with Tambour Doors by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A three-position walnut credenza designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California.
Steel
Milo Baughman Glenn of California Walnut Credenza
By Milo Baughman
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Milo Baughman for Glenn of California walnut chest, circa early 1960s. This example has a beautifully grained case with tambour doors and solid tapered walnut legs.
Walnut
Tambour Door Credenza by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California
Located in Fulton, CA
A fine Mid-Century Modern, Glenn of California, tambour door credenza. Features 2 sliding tambour doors and 4 drawers. Black glass top insert. (waterproof top word work well as a bar...
Glass, Walnut
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H 32.75 in W 64.75 in D 18 in
American Modern Walnut Credenza by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California
By Milo Baughman
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking walnut credenza designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California, circa 1950s with tambour doors and door compartment, solid brass handle in great condition freshly refinis...
Walnut
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H 23 in W 47.75 in D 17.75 in
Milo Baughman Low Profile Tambour-Door Credenza for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern low credenza designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California in the United States, circa 1950s.
Walnut
Walnut Low Profile Tambour Door Credenza, United States, c.1965
By Milo Baughman, Barzilay
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Walnut Low Profile Tambour Door Credenza, United States, c.1965. This piece has been professionally restored.
Walnut
Walnut tambour door credenza by Milo Baughman for Glenn of C.A.
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Walnut tambour door credenza with rosewood pulls and a black bar top.
Walnut, Rosewood
Tambour door credenza by Stewart Macdougall
By Glenn of California, Stewart MacDougall
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Tambour door credenza by Stewart Macdougall for Glenn of California.
Walnut, Rosewood
Compact Milo Baughman Tambour-Door Credenza for Glenn of California
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Compact Milo Baughman tambour-door credenza for Glenn of California.
Wood, Walnut
Milo Baughman Tambour Door Credenza for Glenn of California
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Milo Baughman. Manufacturer: Glenn of California. Period/Style: Mid-Century Modern. Country: United States. Date: 1950s. Dimensions: 31.75″ H x 47.75″ L x 20″ W. Materials...
Walnut
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H 23.25 in W 47.75 in D 18 in
Expertly Restored - Milo Baughman Tambour-Door Credenza for Glenn of CA
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
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 precis...
Wood, Walnut
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H 34 in W 64.75 in D 17.75 in
Milo Baughman Tambour-Door Credenza with Lacquered Drawers for Glenn of Cal.
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern credenza designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California in the United States circa 1950s.
Wood, Lacquer
Walnut Tambour Door Credenza by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage walnut tambour door credenza by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California.
Walnut
Vintage Walnut Tambour Door Credenza by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage walnut tambour door credenza designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California.
Walnut
California Modern Tambour-Door Walnut Credenza by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern credenza designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California in the United States circa 1950’s.
Wood, Walnut
California Modern Walnut Tambour-Door Credenza by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid Century Modern Credenza designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California in the United States circa 1950’s.
Walnut
Glenn of California Walnut Tambour Door Credenza by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage walnut tambour door credenza designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California.
Walnut
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H 32.75 in W 64.75 in D 17.75 in
Milo Baughman Double Tambour-Door Credenza for Glenn of California
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern credenza designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California in the United States circa 1950s.
Walnut
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H 23.25 in W 48 in D 18 in
Compact Milo Baughman Tambour-Door Walnut Credenza for Glenn of California
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Compact tambour-door credenza designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California in the United States circa 1950’s.
Walnut
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H 23.25 in W 47.75 in D 17.75 in
Expertly Restored - Californian Modern Tambour-Door Credenza by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
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 precis...
Wood, Walnut
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H 23 in W 47.75 in D 17.75 in
Milo Baughman Low Profile Tambour-Door Credenza for Glenn of California
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern low credenza designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California in the United States, circa 1950s.
Wood, Walnut
Sold
H 23.25 in W 47.75 in D 18 in
Expertly Restored - Milo Baughman Tambour-Door Low Credenza with Record Holder
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern low credenza designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California in the United States circa 1950s.
Wood, Walnut
Milo Baughman for Glenn of California Walnut Credenza
By Milo Baughman
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Milo Baughman for Glenn of California walnut credenza or sideboard, circa early 1960s.
Walnut
Milo Baughman Credenza for Glenn of California
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Dallas, TX
Tambour door credenza designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California.
Walnut
Milo Baughman Credenza by Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Highland, IN
This walnut cabinet designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California is handsome and highly functional. The asymmetrical arrangement is very attractive. It has a single door which c...
Metal
Milo Baughman Walnut Credenza by Glenn of California
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Highland, IN
This walnut cabinet designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California is handsome and highly functional. The asymmetrical arrangement is very attractive. It has a single door which c...
Walnut
Milo Baughman Low Profile Credenza for Glenn of California
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid Century Modern Credenza designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California in the United States c. 1950’s.
Laminate, Wood, Walnut
Milo Baughman for Glenn of California Tambour Door Credenza
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small Milo Baughman for Glenn of California tambour door credenza perfect for media.
Milo Baughman for Glenn of California Tambour Door Credenza, circa 1965
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Milo Baughman for Glenn of California tambour door credenza, circa 1965.
Walnut
Walnut Tambour door Credenza Attributable to Milo Baughman C. 1950's
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A remarkable walnut tambour door cabinet/credenza by Glenn of California and attributable to Milo Baughman.
Walnut
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H 30.5 in W 64 in D 17.75 in
Milo Baughman Oiled Walnut Tambour Door Credenza for Glenn of California
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 1960s, oiled walnut, tambour door credenza designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California.
Walnut
Milo Baughman Walnut Credenza for Glenn of California
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in San Francisco, CA
A tambour front walnut credenza with drawers by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California.
Lacquer, Walnut, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Early Knoll Walnut 2-Door Credenza
By Florence Knoll
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Diminutive credenza from the early 1950s. Walnut top is new veneer replacing worn Formica. Leather pulls a signature Florence Knoll design mark. Two sliding doors open to reveal two ...
Steel
$4,500
H 33.5 in W 64.75 in D 18 in
Expertly Restored - Walnut Dresser by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
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 precis...
Steel
$3,695
H 16 in W 46 in D 32 in
Drexel “Declaration” Walnut Coffee Table by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials Walnut Wood, Brass Pull Handles ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we ...
Brass
$1,026
H 33.86 in W 35.04 in D 19.3 in
1960s Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Wood Cabinet, Honey & Walnut
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Beautiful mid-century modern cabinet dating from the 1960s, featuring an exceptional dramatic wood grain veneer with rich honey and walnut tones. The striking mirrored grain pattern ...
Wood
$2,720Sale Price|20% Off
H 46 in W 80 in D 12 in
Mid Century Danish Modern long Slim Teak Bookcase Lower drawer Unit
By Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Teak wood wide narrow bookcase with adjustable shelves and a lower left storage area with 4 drawers. Beautiful teak with Slim design and sits on 4 tapered teak legs. Made...
Teak
Sold|$2,895
H 23.25 in W 26 in D 17 in
Expertly Restored-Mid-Century "Parallel" Night Stands by Barney Flagg for Drexel
By Barney Flagg, Drexel
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 precis...
Wood, Walnut
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 18 in W 78 in D 14 in
Mid century Jack Cartwright for Founders Long wall mounted Bar desk credenza
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Jack Cartwright for Founders Long wall mounted Bar desk credenza. Left side has 2 cabinet doors and the right side has a fold down bar or desk with white laminate surface...
Faux Leather, Walnut, Lacquer
$3,895
H 39.75 in W 24 in D 18.5 in
Expertly Restored- George Nelson Multi-Color Lacquered Dresser for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials Walnut-Stained Primavera Wood, Satin-Lacquered Painted Wood, Brass Handles ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is...
Brass
$2,095
H 30 in W 62.25 in D 18 in
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut 7-Drawer Dresser by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs...
Walnut
$6,600Sale Price|25% Off
H 32.5 in W 94.5 in D 18.5 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Gunni Omann 94 inch Credenza with 4 Drawers
By Arne Vodder, Gunni Omann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Long low Danish modern Teak gunni omann credenza or sideboard. Has 4 drawers with felt inside and 3 sliding doors. Plenty of storage room inside this 94" long Credenza. H...
Teak
Rosewood Tambour Door Credenza by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Denton, TX
Rare Danish modern rosewood tambour door credenza with center dovetailed drawer section and adjustable shelf on each side.
Mahogany, Oak, Rosewood
$34,500
H 28.15 in W 124.41 in D 67.72 in
Adrian Pearsall Grand Boomerang Sofa in Grey Pierre Frey Bouclé
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, 'Boomerang' sofa, model '1600-S', Pierre Frey 'Louison' bouclé, walnut, United States, 1960s This exceptional Boomerang sofa, designed by Adria...
Bouclé, Walnut
$4,895
H 32.25 in W 60 in D 18.25 in
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...
Wood, Maple, Walnut, Lacquer
1950s Mid Century Walnut Credenza by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century walnut credenza designed by Florence Knoll and manufactured by Knoll Associates Inc. circa 1950s. This exceptional piece showcases a gorgeous walnut frame supported by fo...
Chrome
$2,695 / item
H 28 in W 54 in D 17 in
Custom Made Walnut Credenza w/ Sliding Doors by Danish Modern LA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom Made Walnut Credenza w/ Sliding Doors by Danish Modern LA Designer Danish Modern LA Manufacturer Danish Modern LA
Wood, Walnut
Petite Classic Knoll Credenza in Walnut and Cream Ca' 1950's
By Florence Knoll
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic Florence Knoll for Knoll petite scale (36"W) credenza. Walnut with nice rich patina, cream colored, original fronts and leather tabs. Vintage circa 1950s with original Knol...
Wood
Milo Baughman was one of the most agile and adept modern American furniture designers of the late 20th century. A prolific lecturer and writer on the benefits of good design — he taught for years at Brigham Young University — Baughman (whose often-scrambled surname is pronounced BAWF-man) focused almost exclusively on residential furnishings, such as chairs, sofas and benches. He had a particular talent for lounge chairs, perhaps the most sociable piece of furniture.
Like his fellow adoptive Californians Charles and Ray Eames, Baughman’s furniture has a relaxed and breezy air. He was famously opposed to ostentatious and idiosyncratic designs that were made to excite attention. While many of his chair designs are enlivened by such effects as tufted upholstery, Baughman tended to let his materials carry the aesthetic weight, most often relying on seating and table frames made of sturdy and sleek flat-bar chromed metal, and chairs, tables and cabinets finished with highly-figured wood veneers.
Like his colleagues Karl Springer and the multifarious Pierre Cardin, Baughman’s designs are emblematic of the 1970s: sleek, sure and scintillating.
As you will see from the furniture presented on 1stDibs, Milo Baughman’s designs for the likes of Drexel Furniture, Glenn of California and — for five decades — Thayer Coggin are ably employed as either the heart of a décor or its focal point.
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.
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