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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
George Nelson for Herman Miller Low Walnut Credenza
George Nelson for Herman Miller Low Walnut Credenza

George Nelson for Herman Miller Low Walnut Credenza

$5,500

George Nelson for Herman Miller Low Walnut Credenza

By George Nelson

Located in Denton, TX

Rare Glass sliding doors on a walnut display cabinet with adjustable shelves. Chrome legs with original Domes of silence glides. The Herman Miller badge is missing, please see pictur...

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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Beans Floating Sideboard, Walnut, Handmade by Greenapple
Mid-Century Modern Beans Floating Sideboard, Walnut, Handmade by Greenapple

Mid-Century Modern Beans Floating Sideboard, Walnut, Handmade by Greenapple

$14,598

Mid-Century Modern Beans Floating Sideboard, Walnut, Handmade by Greenapple

By Greenapple, GF Modern

Located in Lisboa, PT

Mid-Century Modern Beans Floating Sideboard, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Beans floating sideboard merges organic fluidity with architectur...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Beech, Oak, Walnut, Lacquer

Exceptional Totally Free-Hanging XL Modular Teak 1960 Retro Sideboard / Credenza
Exceptional Totally Free-Hanging XL Modular Teak 1960 Retro Sideboard / Credenza

Exceptional Totally Free-Hanging XL Modular Teak 1960 Retro Sideboard / Credenza

$3,266Sale Price|20% Off

Exceptional Totally Free-Hanging XL Modular Teak 1960 Retro Sideboard / Credenza

Located in Markington, GB

Extra Large Modular Wall-Mounted Sideboard / Storage System, 1960s MINIMALIST STATEMENT STORAGE A highly sought-after, fully free-hanging extra large sideboard, embodying the clea...

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Tambour Door Credenza by Milo Baughman, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Tambour Door Credenza by Milo Baughman, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Tambour Door Credenza by Milo Baughman, 1960s

$5,695

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. Expertly crafted from premium walnut, ...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Laminate, Rosewood, Walnut

1970s Brazilian Rosewood 'Tubo' credenza designed by John Mascheroni for Vecta
1970s Brazilian Rosewood 'Tubo' credenza designed by John Mascheroni for Vecta

1970s Brazilian Rosewood 'Tubo' credenza designed by John Mascheroni for Vecta

$5,400

1970s Brazilian Rosewood 'Tubo' credenza designed by John Mascheroni for Vecta

By John Mascheroni

Located in Dallas, TX

This is an exceptionally rare Brazilian Rosewood credenza designed by John Mascheroni for his TUBO series produced by Vecta Contract Furniture in the 1970s. The satin-polished alumin...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Aluminum

USM Haller 3x2 Long Media Console – Golden Yellow, Two Soft-Close Doors, 1960s
USM Haller 3x2 Long Media Console – Golden Yellow, Two Soft-Close Doors, 1960s

USM Haller 3x2 Long Media Console – Golden Yellow, Two Soft-Close Doors, 1960s

$3,200 / item

USM Haller 3x2 Long Media Console – Golden Yellow, Two Soft-Close Doors, 1960s

By Usm Haller

Located in Chattanooga, TN

This USM Haller 3x2 long media console is presented in brand-new, unused condition, embodying the iconic modular design that has defined Swiss modernism since 1963. This expansive 3x...

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1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid Century Modern Italian Sideboard Wood and Colored Glass. 1950s
Mid Century Modern Italian Sideboard Wood and Colored Glass. 1950s

Mid Century Modern Italian Sideboard Wood and Colored Glass. 1950s

$13,196

Mid Century Modern Italian Sideboard Wood and Colored Glass. 1950s

Located in Madrid, ES

Solid wood sideboard covered in colored glass and composed of 6 drawers. Sculptural legs made of solid wood and handles and profiles made of brass. Italy, 1950s. Every item LA Studi...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage Two Tone Burl Wood Credenza With Bun Feet
Vintage Two Tone Burl Wood Credenza With Bun Feet

Vintage Two Tone Burl Wood Credenza With Bun Feet

$1,200

Vintage Two Tone Burl Wood Credenza With Bun Feet

Located in Elkton, MD

4-door credenza featuring a two-tone design with burl wood veneer panels and a lighter wood frame. Complete with classic bun feet and ring pull hardware, this versatile cabinet offer...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Chrome

Danish Modern Dresser with Tambour Door by Art Furn
Danish Modern Dresser with Tambour Door by Art Furn

Danish Modern Dresser with Tambour Door by Art Furn

$2,400

Danish Modern Dresser with Tambour Door by Art Furn

By Art Furn

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stylish Danish Mid-Century Modern dresser by Art Furn. Good-looking teak veneer throughout, with six dovetail-jointed drawers on each flank of the case piece, complemented by cabinet...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

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

$7,591 / item

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

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Lacquer and Brass Credenza
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Lacquer and Brass Credenza

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Lacquer and Brass Credenza

$9,800

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Lacquer and Brass Credenza

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Sleek Milo Baughman black lacquered credenza or sideboard with tall brass slab legs made by Thayer Coggin in the 1970s. Elegant Modern profile. The look is powerful and upscale. Blac...

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Credenza by Founders
Mid-Century Credenza by Founders

Mid-Century Credenza by Founders

$1,800

Mid-Century Credenza by Founders

By Founders Furniture Company

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern long cabinet by Founders with parquet diamond style front panels. Two side cabinets with shelves and middle drawers. Great 1960s design and construction. Please co...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Walnut Credenza by Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi Young
Vintage Walnut Credenza by Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi Young

Vintage Walnut Credenza by Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi Young

$4,500

Vintage Walnut Credenza by Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi Young

By Maurice Bailey, Monteverdi-Young

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This exquisite 1960s walnut credenza showcases the sophisticated design vision of Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi Young. A stunning example of American mid-century modern craftsmanship...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Swedish Modern Modern Teak Credenza c. 1960's
Vintage Swedish Modern Modern Teak Credenza c. 1960's

Vintage Swedish Modern Modern Teak Credenza c. 1960's

$5,800

Vintage Swedish Modern Modern Teak Credenza c. 1960's

Located in Atlanta, GA

Vintage Mid-Century Modern credenza in rich book-matched teak. Attributed to SMI Sveriges Möbelindustriförbund and made in Sweden circa 1960. This handsome rich teak cabinet has two...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Minimalist Aesthetic Console 5, Solid Wood, Sereno by NONO, Decorative Art
Minimalist Aesthetic Console 5, Solid Wood, Sereno by NONO, Decorative Art

Minimalist Aesthetic Console 5, Solid Wood, Sereno by NONO, Decorative Art

$11,920Sale Price / item|20% Off

Minimalist Aesthetic Console 5, Solid Wood, Sereno by NONO, Decorative Art

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Minimalist Aesthetic Console 5, Solid Wood, Sereno by NONO, Decorative Art — Sereno Collection Design by Joel Escalona for NONO When practicality becomes art, the result is the Se...

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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Handcrafted Brass and Mirror Sideboard with 120 Murano Spheres Justfurnituress
Handcrafted Brass and Mirror Sideboard with 120 Murano Spheres Justfurnituress

Handcrafted Brass and Mirror Sideboard with 120 Murano Spheres Justfurnituress

$7,591 / item

Handcrafted Brass and Mirror Sideboard with 120 Murano Spheres Justfurnituress

Located in Guazzora, IT

This luxury sideboard, designed by Justfurnituress and entirely handmade in Italy, is a sculptural piece that combines contemporary design and expert craftsmanship. The polished bras...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Modern Etched Brass Flowing Cabinet
Modern Etched Brass Flowing Cabinet

Modern Etched Brass Flowing Cabinet

$9,317 / item

Modern Etched Brass Flowing Cabinet

Located in Westwood, NJ

Modern etched brass flowing cabinet pairs bleached oak and metal and creates a stunning cabinet. The modern cabinet with age-old acid etched techniques o...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenza Bar/Record Cabinet, Uk Import
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenza Bar/Record Cabinet, Uk Import

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenza Bar/Record Cabinet, Uk Import

$2,956Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenza Bar/Record Cabinet, Uk Import

Located in Seattle, WA

Vintage Mid-Century Modern credenza bar/record cabinet. UK Import. Dimensions. 72 1/2 W ; 17 1/2 D ; 31 H.

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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Black Lacquer Credenza by Florence Knoll
Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Black Lacquer Credenza by Florence Knoll

Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Black Lacquer Credenza by Florence Knoll

$5,499

Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Black Lacquer Credenza by Florence Knoll

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in North Hollywood, CA

An exceptional mid-century modern credenza designed by legendary architect and furniture designer Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates Inc., circa 1960s. This iconic case piece showca...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

74" Vintage Stow Davis Credenza with Leather Top
74" Vintage Stow Davis Credenza with Leather Top

74" Vintage Stow Davis Credenza with Leather Top

$3,120Sale Price|20% Off

74" Vintage Stow Davis Credenza with Leather Top

By Stow Davis

Located in Pasadena, TX

Stow Davis A vintage Stow Davis credenza with a leather top and chrome legs. This large storage unit has six small pencil drawers and three filin...

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Steel

Long Mid-Century Modern Marble Credenza
Long Mid-Century Modern Marble Credenza

Long Mid-Century Modern Marble Credenza

$3,900

Long Mid-Century Modern Marble Credenza

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Striking Mid-Century Modern credenza featuring beautifully grained wood veneer, sleek minimalist cabinet doors, and a contrasting black granite top. Raised on slender metal legs, thi...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Florence Knoll Cabinet Rare Ash Wood
Midcentury Florence Knoll Cabinet Rare Ash Wood

Midcentury Florence Knoll Cabinet Rare Ash Wood

$4,250 / item

Midcentury Florence Knoll Cabinet Rare Ash Wood

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Beautiful and practical credenza for living or office space. Sliding door with leather pulls reveal two file cabinets, 4 drawers and adjustable shelves. Perfect for your storage need...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Mirror and Chrome Four Door Cabinet or Credenza
Mid-Century Modern Mirror and Chrome Four Door Cabinet or Credenza

Mid-Century Modern Mirror and Chrome Four Door Cabinet or Credenza

$4,700

Mid-Century Modern Mirror and Chrome Four Door Cabinet or Credenza

By Ello Furniture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A sleek minimalist cabinet by Ello Furniture circa 1970's. It features mirror polished chrome sides, mirrored doors, mirrored top, and tons of storage. Clean and ready to use.

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Chrome

Beithcraft Val Rossi Mid-Century Modern Teak Sideboard / Credenza UK, Late 1960s
Beithcraft Val Rossi Mid-Century Modern Teak Sideboard / Credenza UK, Late 1960s

Beithcraft Val Rossi Mid-Century Modern Teak Sideboard / Credenza UK, Late 1960s

$5,444Sale Price|20% Off

Beithcraft Val Rossi Mid-Century Modern Teak Sideboard / Credenza UK, Late 1960s

By Beithcraft

Located in Markington, GB

Beithcraft Val Rossi Mid-Century Modern Teak Sideboard, UK, Late 1960s A rare and outstanding example of Mid-Century Modern British design, this late 1960s teak sideboard was create...

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Outstanding Acid Etched Brass Credenza by Bernard Rohne Mastercraft
Outstanding Acid Etched Brass Credenza by Bernard Rohne Mastercraft

Outstanding Acid Etched Brass Credenza by Bernard Rohne Mastercraft

$8,800Sale Price|20% Off

Outstanding Acid Etched Brass Credenza by Bernard Rohne Mastercraft

By Bernhard Rohne

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Outstanding Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft credenza sideboard cabinet. Exceptional six-panel acid etched brass credenza with brass pulls housed in a brass frame. Designed by Bernhard...

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid Century Modern G Plan Side Board or Bar Cabinet
Vintage Mid Century Modern G Plan Side Board or Bar Cabinet

Vintage Mid Century Modern G Plan Side Board or Bar Cabinet

$3,495

Vintage Mid Century Modern G Plan Side Board or Bar Cabinet

Located in Seattle, WA

Vintage Mid Century Modern G Plan Side Board or Bar Cabinet Dimensions. 63 W , 18 D , 57 H

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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Credenza Sereno No35, Sculptural Base Wooden Furniture by Joel Escalona
Credenza Sereno No35, Sculptural Base Wooden Furniture by Joel Escalona

Credenza Sereno No35, Sculptural Base Wooden Furniture by Joel Escalona

$16,765 / item

Credenza Sereno No35, Sculptural Base Wooden Furniture by Joel Escalona

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Credenza Sereno No35, Sculptural Base Wooden Furniture by Joel Escalona — Sereno Collection Design by Joel Escalona for NONO When practicality becomes art, the result is the Sereno...

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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Pastel Green Opaline Glass Credenza with Hammered Brass Handles by Pandora Decor
Pastel Green Opaline Glass Credenza with Hammered Brass Handles by Pandora Decor

Pastel Green Opaline Glass Credenza with Hammered Brass Handles by Pandora Decor

$11,445

Pastel Green Opaline Glass Credenza with Hammered Brass Handles by Pandora Decor

Located in Florence, IT

Pastel Green Opaline Glass Credenza with Hammered Brass Handles and details. The credenza is handcrafted and designed by Pandora Decor, it has four doors with shelf inside. The insid...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Green Painted Credenza, circa 1960
Midcentury Green Painted Credenza, circa 1960

Midcentury Green Painted Credenza, circa 1960

$4,620

Midcentury Green Painted Credenza, circa 1960

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A midcentury light green painted credenza, circa 1960. The credenza has circular brass pulls with scroll detail. The front of the credenza is de...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Swedish Modern Teak Credenza by Erik Wortz for IKEA, 1960s
Mid-Century Swedish Modern Teak Credenza by Erik Wortz for IKEA, 1960s

Mid-Century Swedish Modern Teak Credenza by Erik Wortz for IKEA, 1960s

$4,500

Mid-Century Swedish Modern Teak Credenza by Erik Wortz for IKEA, 1960s

By IKEA, Erik Wortz

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Designed by Erik Wortz for IKEA’s sought-after Korsor collection, this exceptional Danish modern teak credenza captures the quiet classiness that defines the best Scandinavian furnit...

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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Modern Ebonized Double Door Credenza circa 1960
Mid Century Modern Ebonized Double Door Credenza circa 1960

Mid Century Modern Ebonized Double Door Credenza circa 1960

$960Sale Price|20% Off

Mid Century Modern Ebonized Double Door Credenza circa 1960

Located in Big Flats, NY

A Mid Century Modern credenza offers ebonized finish with double doors opening to shelved interior, raised on square, straight and tapered legs, c1960 Measures - 29''H x 41''W x 16''...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood

JustFurnituress sideboard: sapphire blue glass, brass frame, luxury design
JustFurnituress sideboard: sapphire blue glass, brass frame, luxury design

JustFurnituress sideboard: sapphire blue glass, brass frame, luxury design

$4,671Sale Price / item|20% Off

JustFurnituress sideboard: sapphire blue glass, brass frame, luxury design

Located in Guazzora, IT

Our two-door sideboard, designed and manufactured by JustFurnituress, is a masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship that combines elegance and functionality in a timeless design. JustFur...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Large Mid Century Italian Two Tier Credenza with Black Finish and Hinged Base
Large Mid Century Italian Two Tier Credenza with Black Finish and Hinged Base

Large Mid Century Italian Two Tier Credenza with Black Finish and Hinged Base

$5,495

Large Mid Century Italian Two Tier Credenza with Black Finish and Hinged Base

Located in Troy, MI

Found in Italy, this large circa 1990s credenza has a black finish and silver tone hardware - looks to be brushed aluminum. The base of the cabinet features a center section with sl...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Aluminum

Jens Risom Credenza in Oiled Walnut
Jens Risom Credenza in Oiled Walnut

Jens Risom Credenza in Oiled Walnut

$6,600

Jens Risom Credenza in Oiled Walnut

By Jens Risom

Located in Chicago, IL

Jens Risom credenza in oiled walnut, features four drawers and one file drawer, two doors with adjustable shelves, finished on the backside, and Stainless...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Dunbar Credenza
Dunbar Credenza

Dunbar Credenza

$1,500

Dunbar Credenza

By Dunbar Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This vintage modern Dunbar credenza features a lacquered hard wood base, spacious interior cabinets, and unique metal pulls. This beautiful Mid-Century piece is...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Mastercraft Mid Century Burlwood and Brass Console Credenza
Mastercraft Mid Century Burlwood and Brass Console Credenza

Mastercraft Mid Century Burlwood and Brass Console Credenza

$5,195

Mastercraft Mid Century Burlwood and Brass Console Credenza

By Mastercraft

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Mastercraft Mid Century Burlwood and Brass Console Credenza This credenza measures: 51.5 wide x 15 deep x 33.25 inches high Excellent Vintage Condition - Very Minor Areas of Wear. ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Cimo Brazilian Rosewood Credenza with Ebony-Finished Legs & Brass hardware
Cimo Brazilian Rosewood Credenza with Ebony-Finished Legs & Brass hardware

Cimo Brazilian Rosewood Credenza with Ebony-Finished Legs & Brass hardware

$20,000

Cimo Brazilian Rosewood Credenza with Ebony-Finished Legs & Brass hardware

By Moveis Cimo

Located in New York, NY

A masterclass in restraint and proportion, this long-form credenza by Cimo exemplifies the quiet sophistication of Brazilian modern design in the 1960s. Executed in richly figured Br...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century "Irwin Collection" Travertine Credenza by Paul McCobb
Mid-Century "Irwin Collection" Travertine Credenza by Paul McCobb

Mid-Century "Irwin Collection" Travertine Credenza by Paul McCobb

$7,500

Mid-Century "Irwin Collection" Travertine Credenza by Paul McCobb

By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Introducing a timeless mid-century credenza designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture in Grand Rapids, Michigan, circa 1950s. It is part of The Irwin Collection, renowned for its exceptional design and top-notch quality. The credenza features 6 bi-folding doors that conceal a large adjustable shelf and 4 dovetail drawers, providing ample storage space. The rich mahogany case is elegantly supported by a minimalist brass tone base, and the top features a natural travertine top, adding an exquisite touch. Crafted with high-quality materials and superior craftsmanship, this piece exemplifies luxury. Recently restored to its original beauty, this credenza is ready to grace your space and comes with the original designer's plaque. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- When you purchase vintage furniture from Danish Modern NoHo...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Italian Midcentury Credenza With Malachite Panel
Italian Midcentury Credenza With Malachite Panel

Italian Midcentury Credenza With Malachite Panel

$4,132

Italian Midcentury Credenza With Malachite Panel

Located in Kent, Dover

A stylish Italian Mid-Century credenza, beautifully veneered, with a central two door cupboard & upper glass shelf. The central panel with brass detailing and a faux malachite pa...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser with Brass Accents, 78" Long, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser with Brass Accents, 78" Long, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser with Brass Accents, 78" Long, 1960s

$2,595

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser with Brass Accents, 78" Long, 1960s

By Broyhill Brasilia, Oscar Niemeyer, American of Martinsville

Located in Chattanooga, TN

A striking example of mid-century modern American furniture, this long walnut dresser features a sculptural and architectural silhouette accentuated by refined polished brass accents...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Pia Manu Brutalist Mid Century Steel, Chrome and Glass Credenza
Pia Manu Brutalist Mid Century Steel, Chrome and Glass Credenza

Pia Manu Brutalist Mid Century Steel, Chrome and Glass Credenza

$32,495

Pia Manu Brutalist Mid Century Steel, Chrome and Glass Credenza

By Pia Manu

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Pia Manu Brutalist Mid Century Steel, Chrome and Glass Credenza This credenza measures: 79.5 wide x 19 deep x 36 inches high Excellent Vintage Condition. We take our photos in a c...

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Paul Evans Open Back Cityscape Console Bar Cabinet In Burlwood And Chrome
Paul Evans Open Back Cityscape Console Bar Cabinet In Burlwood And Chrome

Paul Evans Open Back Cityscape Console Bar Cabinet In Burlwood And Chrome

$19,500

Paul Evans Open Back Cityscape Console Bar Cabinet In Burlwood And Chrome

By Directional, Paul Evans

Located in Southampton, NJ

A stunning and exceptionally rare console bar cabinet in Olive Burlwood and patchwork chromed steel designed by Paul Evans for Directional. This console features an open back with ad...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Chrome

1950's Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Mahogany & Brass Credenza or Lowboy Dresser
1950's Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Mahogany & Brass Credenza or Lowboy Dresser

1950's Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Mahogany & Brass Credenza or Lowboy Dresser

$1,495

1950's Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Mahogany & Brass Credenza or Lowboy Dresser

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co., Tommi Parzinger

Located in West Chester, PA

1950's Mid-Century Modern Widdicomb Credenza or Lowboy Dresser with interesting large scale brass and black enamel drawer pulls and vertical brass ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Steel

Teak Sideboard by Tendo Mokko, Mid-Century Modern, Japan, Circa 1960
Teak Sideboard by Tendo Mokko, Mid-Century Modern, Japan, Circa 1960

Teak Sideboard by Tendo Mokko, Mid-Century Modern, Japan, Circa 1960

$3,179

Teak Sideboard by Tendo Mokko, Mid-Century Modern, Japan, Circa 1960

By Tendo Mokko

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

Published by the Japanese manufacturer Tendo Mokko in the 1960s, this sideboard is crafted from solid teak and teak veneer with a warm and regular grain. It opens with two hinged te...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Large Tambour Credenza / Room Divider in Teak by Peter Løvig Nielsen
Large Tambour Credenza / Room Divider in Teak by Peter Løvig Nielsen

Large Tambour Credenza / Room Divider in Teak by Peter Løvig Nielsen

$8,160

Large Tambour Credenza / Room Divider in Teak by Peter Løvig Nielsen

By Peter Løvig Nielsen

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: Denmark Designer: Peter Løvig Nielsen Manufacturer: Løvig Møbler Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 78.75″ wide x 19.5″ deep x 31.5″ tall Condition: In excellent origi...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Teak

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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