Dovetail Credenza
Handcrafted Black Walnut Sideboard by Frank Buschmann – Dovetail Credenza
By Frank Buschmann
Located in Carnota, A Coruña, Galicia
Features:
Superior Craftsmanship: The drawers and body are constructed with hand-cut dovetail joinery
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
$10,067 Sale Price / item
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H 19.69 in W 86.62 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Stanley Mid-Century Modern Credenza Dovetailed Louvered Front Drawers
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Stanley Mid-Century Modern credenza Dovetailed Louvered front drawers
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Dimensions. 68 W
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood
$2,360 Sale Price
20% Off
H 31 in W 68 in D 18 in
Expertly Restored - Nils Jonsson "Atle" Tambour-Door Credenza / Dovetail Joinery
By Nils Jonsson, Hugo Troeds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood, Walnut
$3,895
H 28.75 in W 50.25 in D 16.75 in
Solid Walnut 3 Drop Front Doors Compartments Compact Dovetail Joints Credenza
By Established Lines
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid Walnut 3 Drop Front Doors Compartments Compact Dovetail Joints Credenza
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
$3,400
H 27 in W 60 in D 18 in
Vintage Mid Century Credenza or Buffet with Caning and Dovetailed Drawers
By Jack Cartwright
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage mid century credenza or buffet with caning and dovetailed drawers. Designed by Jack
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Cane, Walnut
$2,920 Sale Price
20% Off
H 30 in W 52 in D 18 in
Gallery Top Solid Walnut Raised Panel Dovetail Drawers 66" Dresser Credenza MINT
By Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Gallery Top Solid Walnut Raised Panel Dovetail Drawers 66" Dresser Credenza MINT
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
$6,000
H 32 in W 66 in D 19 in
AC11, Solid Walnut Credenza, or Dresser with Bronze Pulls and Dovetail Joinery
By Atlas Industries
Located in Newburgh, NY
This handmade credenza or dresser console features bronze pulls, dovetail joinery and a blackened
Category
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Materials
Bronze, Steel
$14,025 / item
H 24.25 in W 74 in D 20 in
Solid Birds Eye Curly Maple All Dovetailed Artists Signed Sideboard Server MINT!
By George Nakashima, Wharton Esherick
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid Birds Eye Curly Maple All Dovetailed Artists Signed Sideboard Server Credenza MINT! Nakashima
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Maple, Birdseye Maple
$18,000
H 36 in W 72 in D 22 in
Mahogany Credenza with Pullout Slide
Located in Annville, PA
drawer pulls, hand carved solid mahogany carvings and dovetailed drawers. The Mahogany Credenza with
Category
2010s Chippendale Credenzas
Materials
Mahogany
Century Furniture French Country Three Door Credenza
By Century Furniture
Located in West Chester, PA
Century Furniture French Country Three Door Credenza featuring four dovetailed pocket drawers
Category
Mid-20th Century American Louis Philippe Credenzas
Materials
Wood
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
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Mahogany, Oak, Rosewood
Scandinavian Modern Teak Credenza by Falster
By Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish Danish modern credenza by Falster makes a stylish storage cabinet for home or office
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Credenza with Topper by Stanley
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
finished back, a credenza with three dovetail jointed drawers with two cabinets on either side provide
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Milo Baughman Walnut Credenza by Glenn of California
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in North Hollywood, CA
credenza, a generous dovetail drawer offers additional storage capabilities, ensuring ample space for all
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Teak "Korsor" Credenza by Erik Wortz
By IKEA, Erik Wortz
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. Meticulously crafted, the credenza features four dovetail drawers and two sliding doors that open up to reveal
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Pair of Campaign Solid Teak Dovetailed Drawers Dressers Credenza Brass MINT!
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Custom Studio Made Campaign Solid Teak Dovetailed Drawers Dressers Credenza Brass MINT
Category
20th Century American Campaign Dressers
Materials
Teak
$16,500
H 30 in W 18 in D 19 in
Recent Sales
Johannes Aasbjerg Teak Credenza with Exposed Dovetail Case
By Johannes Aasbjerg
Located in Southampton, NJ
A rare and beautiful credenza by Johannes Aasbjerg dawning his signature exposed dovetail corners
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Postmodern Danish Modern Teak Credenza / Brass Handles Dovetail Corners
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful Danish modern Teak credenza , circa 1980's beautiful detail rounded corners
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
19th C. Spanish Revival Heavily Distressed Carved
Dovetailed Console / Credenza
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Early 19th Century but possibly earlier. This remarkable work of art features dovetailed construction
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Credenzas
Materials
Iron
H 19.5 in W 61.5 in D 20.25 in
Three Dovetail Teak and Brass Chests by Christian Hvidt
By Christian Hvidt
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Three teak and brass chests by Christian Hvidt for Soborg Furniture, circa early 1970s. These examples are solid teak with exposed dove tail joinery. These chests all match on the ex...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Mid Century Modern Italian Credenza
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Italian Credenza
Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Heavy
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak, Laminate, Mahogany
Danish Solid Teak Tambour Door Credenza
Located in Oakland, CA
Handcrafted solid teak credenza featuring exposed dovetail joinery, book-matched grain, tambour
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Teak Credenza
By Arne Vodder
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Stunning solid wood core Scandinavian teak credenza. Dovetail joinery and beautiful modern design
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Rosewood Credenza by Jack Cartwright for Founders
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in North Hollywood, CA
stunning grain patterns. The credenza includes three dovetail drawers on the left and two doors on the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Kipp Stewart Declaration Credenza for Drexel, Newly Restored, circa 1950
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and dovetail drawers this beautiful credenza has been newly restored and refinished with a rich stain
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Porcelain, Walnut
A Danish tambour door credenza made of Brazilian Rosewood by Dyrlund, circa 1960
By Dyrlund
Located in Houston, TX
to the two tambour doors, the credenza has five dovetail drawers located in the center, providing
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
H 33 in W 74 in D 19 in
French Louis XVI Style Antique Walnut Buffet
Located in Austin, TX
the Rhone Valley with hand carved details throughout. We love this Classic credenza’s dovetailed
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Credenzas
Materials
Marble, Brass
Lane Furniture Dovetailed Walnut Credenza or Media Console
By Lane Furniture
Located in Wilmington, DE
This piece looks to be walnut with dovetailed edges and chrome pulls. It is signed by Lane
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Louis XVI Style Three Door Buffet
Located in Austin, TX
quality French polish. Gilt bronze hardware and brass trims throughout. The credenza features three
Category
Vintage 1910s French Louis XVI Buffets
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Macassar of Ebony French Buffet
Located in Austin, TX
, ebonized trims and legs. This spectacular credenza features four dovetailed drawers and two double doors
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
Danish Teak Wall Unit and Secretary by Erik Brouer for Brouer Mobelfabrik
By Erik Brouer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
). Rich, warm colored wood with beautiful grain. Features adjustable shelving, two drawers with dovetail
Category
Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Danish Midcentury Modern Teak High Sideboard, 1960s
Located in Breda, Netherlands
dovetail joins. This credenza is in excellent condition with hardly any vintage wear.
The top section
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Teak
Danish Teak Wall Unit by Erik Brouer for Brouer Mobelfabrik
By Erik Brouer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, warm colored wood with beautiful grain. Features adjustable shelving, two drawers with dovetail joinery
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cupboards
Antique French Directoire Period Buffet
Located in Austin, TX
bronze pulls. This important credenza features four dovetailed drawers, two double doors opening to ample
Category
Antique 1830s French Directoire Buffets
Materials
Bronze
Midcentury Italian Chest with Red Glass Top
Located in Austin, TX
polish finish is accentuated by the brass accents on the feet and handles. Six large dovetailed drawers
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Maple
Bruno Hansen Mid-century Danish Rosewood Sideboard
By Bruno Hansen
Located in Oakland, CA
shelves and a series of six birch dovetail drawers. The credenza has undergone a comprehensive restoration
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Rosewood
20th Century English Campaign Style Brass Single Drawer End Table
Located in Shippensburg, PA
leather and dovetailed three-drawer chest, credenza and taller cabinet, making up a full study suite in
Category
Late 20th Century British Campaign End Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Andre Bus Dovetail Credenza/Dresser
By Andre Bus
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Andre Bus Dovetail Credenza/Dresser
Offered is a beautiful Mid-Century
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Federal Mahogany Banded
Dovetailed Drawers Sideboard Credenza
By Kittinger Furniture Company, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Federal Mahogany Banded & Dovetailed drawers 8 foot long sideboard credenza mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Gunni Omann Teak Credenza with Adjustable Shelf and Dovetailed Drawers
By Gunni Omann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a great danish credenza by Gunni Omann in good condition. It features a rich patina
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
H 31.5 in W 59.25 in D 18.25 in
John Keal Walnut Credenza for Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
that adds a playful and organic modern profile. This credenza features three dovetailed drawers with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Danish Modern Rosewood Tambour Door Credenza by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in North Hollywood, CA
space inside. In addition to the two tambour doors, the credenza boasts five dovetail drawers located in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Art Deco Lacquered Pickled Mahogany Double Door Dovetail Drawers Credenza
By James Mont, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
handle. Left compartment features two fitted handmade dovetails drawers. Super fine quality all restored
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Auffray
Co French Country Provincial Walnut 9 Drawer Dresser Credenza
By Auffray Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Auffray & Co French Country Provincial Solid Walnut 9 Drawer Dresser Credenza. Item
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Dressers
Materials
Walnut
H 35 in W 70 in D 21.25 in
French Louis XVI Three Door Buffet
Located in Austin, TX
quality French polish. Gilt bronze hardware is original. The credenza features three dovetailed drawers
Category
Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Buffets
Materials
Bronze
Painted Antique Louis XVI Style Buffet
Located in Austin, TX
love the gold leaf details, polished brass hardware, and patina. This Classic credenza features three
Category
Vintage 1910s French Louis XVI Buffets
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Mid-Century Design Credenza
Located in St. Louis, MO
Very nice mid-century credenza with dovetail joints and sculptural legs. Two doors open to reveal
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Huntley by Thomasville Campaign Credenza
By Thomasville
Located in Raleigh, NC
Huntley by Thomasville Asian-Inspired walnut campaign credenza with seven dovetail drawers and
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Drexel Mid-Century Lacquered Credenza
By Drexel
Located in Raleigh, NC
Drexel seven-drawer credenza with six dovetail drawers and two swinging doors that open to one
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Asian James Mont Style Credenza
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This well made credenza with dovetailed drawers and the original mid-century antique brass hardware
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Danish Teak Credenza with Dovetailed Runners by Klausen and Son, circa 1969
Located in Denver, CO
cabinet characterized by dovetailed teak runners as leg supports. Solid, with no issues except the top
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Teak
H 31.75 in W 78.5 in D 17.75 in
Huntley by Thomasville Lacquered Credenza
By Thomasville
Located in Raleigh, NC
Huntley by Thomasville Credenza with nine dovetail drawers, lacquered in-house in Benjamin Moore
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Drexel Accolade Ten-Drawer Campaign Dresser
By Drexel
Located in Jacksonville, FL
brass hardware and plinth base. Can be a bedroom dresser, or a living area credenza or buffet. Dovetail
Category
Vintage 1970s Cabinets
Peter Hvidt and Orla Nielson Dovetail Credenza
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Berkeley, CA
Solid dovetailed teak planks with signature carved pulls. Tambour doors. Made by Soborg circa 1960.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
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Dovetail Credenza For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal dovetail credenza for your home. Each dovetail credenza for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. If you’re shopping for a dovetail credenza, we have 8 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a dovetail credenza — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each dovetail credenza bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made dovetail credenza has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Atlas Industries, Christian Hvidt and Gunni Omann are consistently popular.
How Much is a Dovetail Credenza?
A dovetail credenza can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,300, while the lowest priced sells for $1,495 and the highest can go for as much as $15,000.
Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
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A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
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