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Scrumptious Harvey Probber Enameled Door Credenza Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
decorative motif. Dark mahogany case with brass pulls and sabots; white-lacquered interior drawer fronts
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenza Brass

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Brass, Enamel

Mid-Century Modern Credenza with Travertine Topper from John Stuart
By John Stuart, Bert England
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressive midcentury credenza from John Stuart, designed by Bert England. A handsome piece with
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenza Brass

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Travertine, Brass

Baker Double Doors Compartments Long Credenza Sideboard Buffet Cabinet MINT!
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker Double Doors Compartments Long Credenza Sideboard Buffet Cabinet MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenza Brass

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Large 1960s vintage sideboard sideboard in Teak and brass Italian design
Located in None, IT
Grande credenza in teak con tre cassetti e quattro ante, piedini e maniglie in ottone dorato
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenza Brass

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Campaign Style Bamboo / Rattan / Wicker Credenza Or Cabinet Chest
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a striking credenza with quite a bit of family friendly storage! It is a large scale bamboo
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Campaign Vintage Credenza Brass

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Brass

Fine Mid Century Modern Brown Mahogany 5 Doors Compartment Drawers Credenza MINT
By John Widdicomb, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Fine Mid Century Modern Brown Mahogany 5 Doors Compartment Drawers Credenza MINT
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenza Brass

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Brass

Marvelous Tiffany Blue Mastercraft Pill Shaped Credenza Mid-Century Modern
By Mastercraft
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Marvelous Mastercraft Tiffany blue pill shaped credenza. This piece is to die for fabulous with the
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenza Brass

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Brass

Hollywood Regency Bronze Credenza in the Style of Maison Jansen, 1970
By Maison Jansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Romeo Rega; Willy Rizzo; Maison Jansen; Red Copper Patinated Brass Credenza; Diamond Door Handle
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1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Credenza Brass

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Brass

Vintage 1950s sideboard sideboard in brass wood and glass Italian design
Located in None, IT
Credenza con struttura in legno con inserti in ottone dorato e piano in vetro, a quattro cassetti
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1950s Italian Vintage Credenza Brass

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Leather Sliding Door Credenza for Calvin Group
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern brown leather sliding doors sideboard/credenza with 3 top drawers
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenza Brass

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Brass

1940s Aino and Alvar Aalto Model 808 Credenza with Hanging / Hutch Top
By Aino Aalto, Alvar Aalto
Located in Coronado, CA
Beloved creative duo Alvar and Aino Aalto designed this rare hanging cabinet/hutch and credenza
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenza Brass

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Brass, Steel

Marvelous John Widdicomb French Regency Louis XVI style Credenza Mid-Century
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style credenza by John Widdicomb, circa 1960s. We love the ‘Mob
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenza Brass

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Brass

Credenza Art Decò in quercia per sala da pranzo con ripiano in marmo
Located in Premariacco, IT
Credenza Art Decò anni '50 in rovere con un particolare gioco di forme a scacchiera sul piano
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1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Credenza Brass

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Marble, Brass

1940s vintage sideboard in wood and glass Italian Art Deco design
Located in None, IT
Credenza in legno di Noce e Radica con maniglie in ottone dorato e vetri specchiati e decorati
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Credenza Brass

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza by Kent Coffey
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kent-Coffey walnut credenza with marble insert. Featuring brass knobs and vibrant walnut, this
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenza Brass

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Walnut

Hollywood Regency Credenza designed by Paolo Barracchia for Roman Deco c. 1984
By Paolo Barracchia, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in New York, NY
in Italy for Roman Art Deco, circa 1984. The credenza features an exotic wood case with brass trim
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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Credenza Brass

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Brass

Travertine Fliptop Insert Drop Front Door 3 Drawers Server Credenza Console
By Drexel, Tomlinson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Travertine Flip Top Insert Drop Front Door 3 Drawers Server Credenza Console Table on Wheels MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenza Brass

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Brass

Danish Mid-Century Modern Walnut 12 Drawers Long Credenza Dresser MINT!
By Jens Risom, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern walnut 12 drawers long credenza dresser MINT!.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenza Brass

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Brass

Sculptural Corner Sideboard mod. Train by Alberto Tonni - Italy - 1980s
By Alberto Tonni
Located in Milano, IT
La credenza scultorea modello "Train" rappresenta un capolavoro unico nel suo genere, frutto della
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Credenza Brass

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Brass

Unilabor Rosewood Credenza by Geraldo de Barros, Brazilian Midcentury, c. 1954
By Unilabor, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
This credenza was designed in the 1950s by Geraldo de Barros (1923-1998) and produced by Unilabor
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenza Brass

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Brass

Walnut Credenza by American of Martinsville with a Louvered Front
By American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
storage compartments on the sides. The rich walnut finish, sculpted brass handles, and unique brass base
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenza Brass

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Brass

Mid century danish modern credenza flip down desk bookcase shelf unit by Lovig
By Lovig Dansk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
top of lower teak credenza with one cabinet door and 4 drawers with brass hardware. Made in Denmark
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenza Brass

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Brass

Vintage 1960s wooden secretaire credenza design G.Frattini for Bernini
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in None, IT
Rosewood secretaire with gilt brass feet and handles, features four drawers and a flap with original lock and key, designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, 1960s. CONDITION: In ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Credenza Brass

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Brass

Faux Bamboo Beige White Lacquer 9 Drawers 65" Wide Dresser Credenza MINT!
By Ficks Reed
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Faux Bamboo Beige White Lacquer 9 Drawers 65" Wide Dresser Credenza MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenza Brass

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Brass

Italian Modern Credenza in the style of Gio Ponti circa 1950s 70" Width
By Gio Ponti
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Italian Credenza in White Lacquered and Natural Wood with Brass Hardware, in the style of
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenza Brass

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Brass

Shelf Two Door Compartment 3 Drawer Light Walnut Compact Dresser Credenza MINT!
By Thomasville, Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Shelf Two Door Compartment 3 Drawer Light Walnut Compact Dresser Credenza MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenza Brass

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Brass

Finished BACK Bronze Mounts Three Door 4 Drawers Sideboard Credenza Cabinet MINT
By Heritage-Henredon, Kittinger Furniture Company, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Finished BACK Bronze Mounts Three Door 4 Drawers Sideboard Credenza Cabinet MINT!
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Credenza Brass

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Brass

20th Century Mirrored Top Mahogany Wood Sideboard/Credenza By Dessin Fournir
By Dessin Fournir
Located in Tarry Town, NY
piece features brass hardware and a distinctive mirrored top that adds a touch of sophistication. The
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Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Vintage Credenza Brass

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Brass

John Van Koert for Drexel Black Lacquered Dresser or Credenza, Newly Refinished
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern dresser, credenza, or sideboard By John Van Koert for
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenza Brass

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Brass

Large Chinese Modern Style Cabinet Credenza by Baker Milling Road Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
, flanked by open shelved storage space. The top rests on a long rectangular credenza, sideboard, which also
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Mid-20th Century American Chinese Export Vintage Credenza Brass

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Brass

Exquisite Restored Walnut Credenza by Michael Taylor for Baker, circa 1960
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
case series is executed in magnificent bookmatched figured walnut. Handsome elegant solid brass
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenza Brass

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Brass

Long Rosewood Danish Mid-Century Modern 4 Doors Drawers Credenza Finished Back
By Alpha Workshops, Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Long rosewood Danish Mid-Century Modern 4 doors drawers credenza server sideboard finished back
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenza Brass

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Brass

Mid Century Serpentine Burled Olive Wood Marble Top Credenza Made in Italy
By Bloomingdale s
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous olive wood cabinet with criss cross banding on the two front doors. Cabinet is serpentine, paneling on the sides while the legs and frame are a rich mahogany all supporting ...
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1970s Italian International Style Vintage Credenza Brass

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Marble, Brass

Asian Influenced Mid Century Credenza by John Widdicomb Espresso Brown Gold Trim
By John Widdicomb
Located in Atlanta, GA
Asian Influenced Mid Century Credenza, designed for the John Widdicomb Company, American, circa
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenza Brass

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Metal, Brass

Ceruised Oak Restored Mid Century 54" Long 3 Drawers 2 Doors Credenza Sideboard
By Jack Van der Molen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Ceruised Oak Restored Mid Century 54" Long 3 Drawers 2 Doors Credenza Sideboard Dresser Cabinet.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenza Brass

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Dresser Glass top Credenza by Paul McCobb for Calvin
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant 5-drawer credenza with large storage compartment which features a shelf
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenza Brass

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Brass, Nickel

Banded Top 12 Drawers Yew Wood Bracket Feet Mid Century Credenza Dresser MINT!
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Banded Top 12 Drawers Yew Wood Bracket Feet Mid Century Credenza Dresser MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenza Brass

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Brass

Asian Mid Century Modern Carved 4 Doors 3 Drawers Credenza Dark Solid Teak MINT
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Asian Mid Century Modern Carved 4 Doors 3 Drawers Credenza Dark Solid Teak MINT
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenza Brass

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Brass

Mid Century Danish Modern Walnut 11 Drawers Dresser Credenza 2 Doors Compartment
By Dunbar Furniture, Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Danish Modern Walnut 11 drawers dresser credenza 2 doors compartment MINT!.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenza Brass

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Brass

Credenza in ottone e piano in opalina nero con decori in ottone martellato, 1970
Located in Florence, IT
Credenza in ottone con piano in opalina nero, 4 sportelli con scaffali interni. Il frontale e i
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenza Brass

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Brass

American Mid-Century Modern 6 Drawers Dresser Credenza w Butterfly Joints MINT!
By American of Martinsville, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
American Mid-Century Modern 6 drawers dresser credenza w Butterfly Joints MINT!.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenza Brass

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Brass

Important Rare Paul Evans, Cylindrical Console, Wavy Front Credenza C. 1980 s
By Paul Evans
Located in Culver City, CA
Calling all serious collectors and lovers of glam—this is not just a credenza; it’s a showstopper
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenza Brass

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Brass, Steel

Exquisite Rare Harvey Probber Credenza Dresser w. Arpad Rasti Enameled Doors
By Arpad Rosti, Harvey Probber
Located in Hudson, NY
Probber’s modernist designs as tabletops and sliding doors for sideboards and credenzas. These pieces are
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenza Brass

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Metal, Brass, Enamel

1950s Art Deco sideboard attr. La Permanente Furniture Cantù by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani, La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Premariacco, IT
antichi, si presta benissimo ad un ampio salone oppure una sala da pranzo. La credenza è stata lucidata a
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1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Credenza Brass

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Brass

Raised Panel 5 Doors 4 Drawers Mid Century Modern Dark Chestnut Dresser Credenza
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Raised Panel 5 Doors 4 Drawers Mid Century Modern Dark Chestnut Long Dresser Credenza Mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenza Brass

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Brass

Credenza a tre ante in mogano con piani in vetro Mid Century 1950
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Premariacco, IT
Grande credenza di metà XX secolo in diverse essenze di legno, una produzione italiana di alta
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenza Brass

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza / Chest by Bert England for John Widdicomb
Located in Kennesaw, GA
total to nine. It is marked. The hardware is a heavily cast brass. My shipping is running two to five
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenza Brass

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Brass

Unusual Pace Collection Curved Edge Credenza, Mid-Century Modern
By Pace Collection
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual pace collection curved brass edge credenza. This piece is veneered with a taupe laminate
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1960s American Vintage Credenza Brass

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Laminate

Italian 1950s Credenza , Mahogany Interiors by Paolo Buffa for Permanente Mobili
By Cantu
Located in Vigonza, Padua
golden brass decoration; tapered conical legs with golden brass feet. Original glass handles of the time
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenza Brass

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Brass

Long Country French Bombe 8 Drawer White Wash Burl Dresser Credenza Solid Mint
By Karges Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Long Country French bombe 8 drawer white wash burl wood dresser credenza solid & mint!
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20th Century American French Provincial Vintage Credenza Brass

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Brass

Mid-20th Hollywood Regency Credenza or Dresser by Renzo Rutili for Johnson Furn
By Renzo Rutili, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Hollywood Regency Art Deco credenza or dresser by Renzo Rutili for Johnson
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Credenza Brass

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Metal, Brass

Vintage Drexel Woven Cane Bamboo Rattan Cabinet Credenza Buffet Dresser
By Drexel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful vintage Drexel bamboo, wood, rattan, woven cane wicker, brass cabinet credenza buffet
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Credenza Brass

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Stunning Lacquered Brass Sideboard
By Henredon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern rounded cabinet in a burl colored lacquered finish. Accented with polished brass
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenza Brass

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Brass

Two Midcentury Ebonized Walnut Woven Front Credenzas, Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Two signed Edward Wormley for Dunbar ebonized walnut woven front credenzas with brass fittings. One
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenza Brass

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Walnut

Monumental Mid-Century Burlwood and Brass Sideboard
Located in Sint-Niklaas, VOV
A truely unique sideboard/credenza in rich burlwood and brass legs. In absolute perfect
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1970s European Vintage Credenza Brass

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Brass

Mastercraft Sideboard in Brass Decorated Burled Elm
By Mastercraft, William Doezema
Located in Hanover, MA
decorative brass appliques on three doors and brass trim around the outer edges. The door on the left opens
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Credenza Brass

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Brass

French Art Deco Sideboard in Mahogany and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sideboard, mahogany, brass, France, 1940s. A beautiful Art Deco sideboard in a rich mahogany and
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Credenza Brass

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Brass

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Vintage Credenza Brass For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of vintage credenza brass available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, every item from our selection of vintage credenza brass was constructed with great care. There are 87 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of vintage credenza brass you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the object in our assortment of vintage credenza brass you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An option in this array of vintage credenza brass, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Mastercraft, American of Martinsville and Brown Saltman each produced at least one beautiful piece of vintage credenza brass that is worth considering.

How Much is a Vintage Credenza Brass?

Prices for a piece of vintage credenza brass start at $1,075 and top out at $12,482 with the average selling for $4,225.

Finding the Right Credenzas for You

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.

Browse a variety of antique and vintage credenzas for sale on 1stDibs to find the perfect fit for your home today.

Questions About Vintage Credenza Brass
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    Yes, some vintage brass may be worth something. However, selling prices for pieces vary greatly. The maker and type of brassware are two key factors when assessing the potential value. For example, there is a market for mid-century modern brass lighting fixtures produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. The condition of your piece will also have an impact on how much it is worth. To get an expert opinion, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of brass lighting, furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    To tell if a brass lamp is vintage, you'll need to determine if it is 20 to 99 years old by conducting online research or having an expert, such as a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer, evaluate it. If you prefer to do the research yourself, first look for the maker's markings. Then, consult trusted online resources to identify the maker and read further to find out when the company was active and manufacturing similar lamps. Checking the plug can also be helpful. If it has two prongs of the same size, you can conclude that your lamp was made in 1962 or before, as U.S. standards set that year required all lamps to feature polarized plugs with one large and one small prong. Keep in mind that it is possible to rewire a lamp, and some makers switched to polarized plugs before the standard was established, so the lack of a non-polarized plug doesn't necessarily mean a lamp isn't pre-1962. Find a large selection of vintage brass table lamps on 1stDibs.

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