Edmond J. Spence Bedroom Furniture
1911-1986
Edmond J. Spence played an important role in promoting the tenets of Scandinavian modernism in the United States but his name remains conspicuously omitted from the history books. He was an American furniture designer who is known for having introduced the West to unfamiliar cultural tastes and translating their subtleties to appeal to mid-century-era consumers.
Spence honed his eye for good craftsmanship as a young man. His family owned a furniture manufacturing company based in Batavia, New York. While not much has been reported about his schooling, it was not long before he started designing his own nightstands, end tables, chairs and more — all of which exhibited the appealing traits associated with mid-century modern furniture. Spence experimented with form and ornament owing to inspiration he gathered from international influences.
During the 1950s, Spence drew on Asian and Swedish influences in developing ideas for his own style of modern furniture. He incorporated aspects of Mexican design to create the Continental-American collection. Manufactured in 1953 by Industria Mueblera, this collection of sculptural wooden furnishings with brass details epitomizes Spence’s ability to draw attention to the most integral parts of global design while adding his own modern spin. The designer’s Coronation Group — a series of dressers, cabinets and more in blonde woods that featured decorative birch veneers — was built by artisans in Sweden and imported for sale to postwar homeowners in the United States by Massachusetts furniture company Walpole.
Spence’s “Peineta” chair — a work of mahogany, plywood and woven palm that is demonstrative of Spanish Colonial influences and is part of the Continental-American line — has long been on display in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art while other works are held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art. And if Spence hadn’t captured the hearts of Americans by way of Industria Mueblera showrooms and alluring ads in Interiors magazine, some of his furniture was used as set decoration for the widely loved sitcom I Love Lucy.
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Creator: Edmond J. Spence
Pair of Mid Century Modern Night Stands in Birch by Edmond Spence Sweden C1953
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic pair of night tables in Birch wood with sculpted drawer pulls by Edmond Spence. Beautiful cabinets with two drawers on turned birch legs. French polished original finish wi...
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By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Manhasset, NY
Edmund J Spence, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Burled Maple, Rare "Wave" Nightstands, 1950s
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Rare Pair Edmond Spence Checkerboard Walnut Nightstands End Tables 1950s Sweden
By Edmond J. Spence, Walpole Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Edmond Spence in the 1950s, this unique model of nightstands or end tables shows characteristics of a European creation, but with the class of a post-war American flair. ...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edmond J. Spence Bedroom Furniture
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Edmond Spence Set (headboard, chest, dresser, tables)
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Edmond Spence designed bedroom set, including full size headboard, long dresser, gentleman's chest, and two bedside tables. Superb mid-century design with rich rosewood grain through...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Edmond J. Spence Bedroom Furniture
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Restored Pair of Edmond Spence Golden Birch Wavy Front Nightstands, Sweden 1950s
By Edmond J. Spence, Walpole Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
By esteemed designer Edmond Spence, these nightstands or end tables were made in Sweden for retail in the United States by Walpole Furniture. Made in the 1950s, they are reminiscent ...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edmond J. Spence Bedroom Furniture
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Edmond Spence Mid Century Swedish Full Headboard
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edmond Spence Mid Century Swedish Full Headboard
This headboard measures: 54 wide x 1.75 deep x 38.25 inches high
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Edmond Spence Eight-Drawer Bedroom Dresser
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish Scandinavian Modern dresser by Edmond J. Spence features spacious side-by-side storage including drawer and shelf space. Quality vintage construction and unique mid-cent...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Edmond J. Spence Bedroom Furniture
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Pair Swedish Edmond Spence 2 Drawer Blond Birch Night Bed Stands Cabinets MINT!
By Paul McCobb, Edmond J. Spence
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Swedish Edmond J. Spence 2 Drawer Blond Birch Night Bed Stands Cabinets MINT!
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Edmond J. Spence Bedroom Furniture
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Birch
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Edmond J. Spence Sculpted Walnut Nightstands
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Danish Modern Edmond J. Spence Nightstands
Offered is a pair of mid-century nightstands with sleek lines designed by Edmond J. Spence. Made from Walnut, these ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edmond J. Spence Bedroom Furniture
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Edmond J. Spence Large Square Two Drawer Cabinet End Table Nightstand Stand
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern end side table with two drawers and solid brass pulls.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edmond J. Spence Bedroom Furniture
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Pair of Honey Amber Lacquer Edmond Spence Two Drawer Nightstands End Tables
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Swedish Mid-Century Modern honey amber tone two drawers night stands end tables by Edmond Spence.
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Edmond J. Spence Bedroom Furniture
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Vintage Edmond Spence Swedish Full Headboard in Mid Century Modern Style
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Vintage Edmond Spence Swedish Full Headboard in Mid-Century Modern Style
This Mid-Century Modern headboard by Edmond Spence, crafted in Sweden during the 1960s, showcases a stunning ...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edmond J. Spence Bedroom Furniture
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Mid-Century Swedish Birch Trapezoidal Nightstands by Edmond Spence
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Brooklyn, NY
From one of the most visionary designers in Mid-20th Century Modern furniture, these truly exceptional nightstands by Edmond J. Spence (1911-1986) are sure to stand out in any room. ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Edmond J. Spence Bedroom Furniture
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Full Size Walnut Headboard by Edmond J. Spence
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century sculpted walnut headboard by Edmond J. Spence, circa 1960. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with dealer.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Edmond J. Spence Bedroom Furniture
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Single Edmond J. Spence Wave Nightstand
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single nightstand by Edmond Spence, c.1950s, Sweden. The walnut nightstand features two drawers with a unique sculpted wave front design. The stand rests on four splayed legs.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Edmond J. Spence Bedroom Furniture
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Edmund Spence Blond Birch 92" Long Headboard Bed w/ Storage Compartment c1960s
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Edmund Spence Blond Birch 92" Long Headboard Bed w/ Storage Compartment Built in Night Stands c1960s.
The distance between the posts is 54".
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Edmond J. Spence Bedroom Furniture
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Birch
Vintage Edmond Spence Swedish Single Nightstand or End Table Mid Century Modern
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Vintage 1960s Edmond Spence Swedish Single Nightstand or End Table in Mid-Century Modern Style
This Mid-Century Modern nightstand or end table by Edmond Spence, crafted in Sweden dur...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edmond J. Spence Bedroom Furniture
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Edmond Spence Made in Sweden Mid Century Modern Walnut Full Size Headboard MINT!
By John Widdicomb, Edmond J. Spence
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice full-size Swedish headboard from 1960s designed by Edmond Spence.
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Edmond J. Spence Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Edmond Spence Mid Century Swedish Nightstand
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edmond Spence Mid Century Swedish Nightstand
This nightstand measures: 24 wide x 20 deep x 31.5 inches high
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Pair 1950s Italian Nightstands
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Pair of Night Stands in Stained Birch, Danish Design, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
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Silvio Cavatorta, Nightstands, Maple, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in High Point, NC
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By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
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Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Danish Designer, Nightstands, Teak, Birch, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak and birch nightstands designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s.
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Pair Mid-Century Dark Walnut End Tables Nightstands
Located in Baltimore, MD
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pair Italian Walnut Nightstands 1950s
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Young Manufacturing Mid-Century Full/King Headboard
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Located in Rockaway, NJ
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$7,800 / set
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Single Edmond J. Spence Wave Nightstand
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single nightstand by Edmond Spence, c.1950s, Sweden. The walnut nightstand features two drawers with a unique sculpted wave front design. The stand rests on four splayed legs.
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Mid-Century Swedish Modern Edmond Spence Wave Walnut 4-Piece Bedroom Set
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Swedish Modern Edmond Spence Wave Walnut 4-Piece Bedroom Set. Featuring a straight line wave front design, rolling tambour door high chest, eight dr...
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Mid-Century Swedish Modern Edmond Spence Wave Walnut Nightstands - Set of 2
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Mid-Century Swedish Modern Edmond Spence Wave Walnut Nightstands. Featuring a straight line wave front design, two drawers for storage, long modern legs...
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Edmond Spence Checkerboard Nightstands or End Tables, c 1950 Sweden, Refinished
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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H 24.5 in W 21 in D 16 in
Pair of Edmond J. Spence Wave Nightstands
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of nightstands by Edmond Spence, c.1950s, Sweden. The maple nightstands feature two drawers with a unique sculpted wave front design. The stands rest on four splayed legs.
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Edmond J. Spence Full Size Headboard
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maple full size headboard by Edmond Spence, c.1950s, Sweden. This frame made from solid maple and features a tiered design with squared corners.
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Mid Century Modern Edmond Spence Gentlemans Chest Highboy
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Mid Century Modern wavey front highboy gentleman's chest. Gorgeous birch wood sculptural design featuring tambor door cabinet on top and 5 drawers...
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Mid Century Modern Pair of Edmond Spence Nightstands
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Mid Century Modern wavey front 2 drawer, pair of nightstands. Gorgeous birch wood sculptural design atop 4 long dowel legs. Designed by Edmond Spence and manufactured in Sweden. Th...
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Pair of Edmond Spence "Checkerboard" Nightstands
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Edmond Spence Midcentury Burlwood Nightstands, Pair
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Franklin Park, IL
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Located in Franklin Park, IL
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Edmond J. Spence Sculpted Night Stand for Daniel Jones Inc.
By Edmond J. Spence, Daniel Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edmond J. Spence sculpted night stand for Daniel Jones Inc.
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Edmond J. Spence bedroom furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Edmond J. Spence bedroom furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Edmond J. Spence bedroom furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original bedroom furniture by Edmond J. Spence were created in the mid-century modern style in sweden during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider bedroom furniture by Dux of Sweden, Westnofa Furniture, and Arne Vodder. Prices for Edmond J. Spence bedroom furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $350 and can go as high as $17,600, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,500.