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Credenzas For Sale
Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenzas by Hans Wegner for Mobler RY-26, 1 Left
By A.A. Forenade Möblerfabrikaner
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern teak credenzas by Hans Wegner for Mobler. Original finish. Sliding doors conceal adjustable shelves. Turned and tapered legs. Very nice original finish. Light wear...
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Mid-20th Century European Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Credenza by G Plan
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century modern teak credenza / sideboard / console. "Fresco" series designed by VB Wilkins for G Plan. Maker's label inside door. This piece is in excellent ...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Credenza from Ringvide, Weave Frame, Birch Wood, black oil. Scandinavian
Located in Visby, SE
Weave frame Credenza, made of solid wood and laminated veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the cabinet serves as a great example of scandinavian contemporary design. Designed by Lukas Dahlén. The minimal yet expressive sideboard weave is made of solid birchwood and birchveneér. Inspired by the most common kind of wood and weed weaving the Weave sideboard...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Birch, Oak

Pair Russian Neoclassical Unique Specimen Green Quartz Ormolu Mounted Vases
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair Russian Neoclassical Unique Specimen Green Quartz Ormolu Mounted Vases Species Quartz, Commonly known as Agate A exquisite pair of 19th-century Rus...
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19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Credenzas

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Agate, Onyx, Ormolu

74" Vintage Stow Davis Credenza with Leather Top
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 Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas

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Steel

Large French Midcentury Parchment Credenza
Located in Kent, Dover
A large French Mid-Century credenza, ebonised with parchment doors. The handles in brass fleur de lis and the interior has provision for two shelves, the options being wood or glass,...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas

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Brass

Paul Evans Burl and Chrome Cityscape Credenza, Directional, Signed, 1970s
Located in Culver City, CA
This credenza is absolutely stunning! Paul Evans Cityscape line is a furniture collection that was designed by American sculptor and furniture designer Paul Evans in the 1970s. The Cityscape line is characterized by its geometric forms, mixed materials, and bold, textured finishes. Paul Evans was renowned for his innovative use of metals and his mastery of the sculpting and welding techniques required to create these types of unique designs. He combined different materials like burl and chrome-- in this piece to create stunning pieces of furniture that were functional works of art. Paul Evans Cityscape line pieces are highly sought after by collectors and design enthusiasts alike, and are considered iconic examples of Mid-Century Modern furniture design. Paul Evans (1931-1987) was an American artist, sculptor, and furniture designer who is best known for his unique and highly sought-after modern and Brutalist furniture designs from the mid-20th century. Born in Pennsylvania, Evans began his career as a metalworker, first studying at the School for American Craftsmen in Rochester, New York and later at Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan. He then went on to work for several different furniture manufacturers before eventually founding his own studio in the mid-1950s. Throughout his career, Evans was known for his innovative use of metals and his mastery of sculpting and welding techniques. He created furniture that was both functional and artistic, with a strong emphasis on texture and surface treatments. His signature designs often featured geometric forms, mixed materials, and bold finishes, and were highly influential in the development of Mid-Century Modern design. Evans' work has been exhibited in museums and galleries around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. His furniture is highly sought after by collectors and design enthusiasts, and remains an important part of the Mid-Century Modern design movement. This credenza would look incredible in any Mid-Century Modern, modern or contemporary environment. We currently have this credenza paired with a Milo Baughman burl dining table. When this piece is in the room, it steals the show. We had this piece featured in our booth at Round Top with a Rafael Raffel...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas

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Chrome

norman sideboard series sideboard designed by Luciano Frigerio of Desio 1970s
Located in taranto, IT
splendid and rare sideboard , Produzione Frigerio Di Desio, design Luciano Frigerio, model "Norman," with finely ad artistically crafted front, composed of four doors with five drawe...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas

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Wood

Brutalist Style Sideboard Made of Wood and Siena Marble, Italy
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Wooden sideboards with two hinged doors, designed for both functionality and elegance. The top and base are crafted from premium Siena marble, providing durability and a sophisticate...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas

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Siena Marble

Floral Credenza in Brass Clad Handmade in India by Stephanie Odegard
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the floral motifs used in the paintings of palaces of Rajasthan. One of the best selling pieces of Stephanie Odegard collection. This elegant piece is hand made from solid teak which is joined to form the clean and elegant outline. Our master craftsmen carve the floral forms which is meticulously encased in a tight-fitting metal skin. The available options for metal cladding are brass, white bronze, antiqued bronze, silver and copper. Both silver and copper will tarnish over time. Regular non-abrasive household metal polishes can be used to restore the original finish. Mid-Century Modern Floral Credenza...
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2010s American Other Credenzas

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Brass

Rare Vladimir Kagan Credenza, Vladimir Kagan Designs, 1970s
Located in Culver City, CA
This credenza is a magnificent Vladimir Kagan collectors item. Featuring a maple veneered top and sides, with a lacquered body and chrome accent-- all sitting firmly atop of a pair of tall acrylic...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas

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Chrome

Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Brass and Leather Credenza by Calvin
Located in Miami, FL
All original Paul McCobb mahogany cabinet or sideboard from The Calvin Group (earlier Irwin Collection) by Calvin Furniture, which is part of the work the designer created for Directional (model 1066). The mid-century modern credenza features: three drawers with brass knobs; two sliding leather doors with brass pulls and brass edges; interior fitted with two shelves, each adjustable to four different positions; brass X stretchers; label. 100% original finish and condition. The perfect vintage piece to use as a bar cabinet, a media console or a server buffet. Part of a one owner collection of McCobb furniture exclusively presented by Select Modern; a truly rare time capsule find! There are more pieces from this collection available in our storefront. A copy of the original 1956 purchase receipt for all the pieces from this collection is available. Works well in many different decors, from eclectic modern...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern hutch featured in rich rosewood grain, Lucite base, four drawers, spacious storage space, and brass trimming. Please confirm the item location (NY or NJ).  
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas

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Wood

Spectacular Sideboard with Blue "Grisinato" Glass and Brass Trim, Made in italy
Located in Guazzora, IT
This exquisite Italian sideboard in light green birch is a masterpiece of mid-century modern design. Handcrafted with meticulous attention to detail, it features four beautiful 'Gr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas

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Brass

Rare Danish mid century sideboard model RY-26 designed by Hans Wegner, 1950´s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare Hans Wegner RY-26 Sideboard, a mid-century Scandinavian gem. Measuring 200 cm wide, 49 cm deep, and 79 cm high, this 1950s piece from Ry Møbler, Denmark, showcases luxurious woo...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas

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Rosewood

Rey Credenza, in Natural White Oak and Rojo Marble, by August Abode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Rey Collection's signature twisted rope detail and clean-lined simplicity combine in a fresh take on classic form. This piece features solid oak, six drawers with dovetail joiner...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas

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Marble

Media Cabinet in Solid Walnut with Sliding Cane Doors by Boyd Allister
Located in Santa Fe, NM
This media cabinet in solid walnut with sliding cane doors was originally designed so that a receiver could be hidden behind the cane doors and still be controlled with a remote. We ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas

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Cane, Walnut

Mid Century Danish Teak Credenza with Shelving and Storage Drawer Denmark Design
Located in Basel, BS
Fantastic, minimalist Original Danish Teak Mid Century Credenza piece that is just the perfect size for a Dining room, living room for a TV, or a bedroom. This piece works everywhere...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas

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Teak

French Antique White Credenza
Located in Westwood, NJ
Inspired by the 19th century French antique, this reclaimed pine sideboard has an emphasis on high drama and a high function, set apart with a graceful, feminine fretwork motif. With a flat rectangular top above four doors with openwork details in front of glass opening to a painted interior with shelves. A multi-layer antique white...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Credenzas

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Wood

French Antique White Credenza
French Antique White Credenza
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Danish Modern Teak Sideboard or Bar Sculpted Legs
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Danish Modern small sideboard or cabinet. This is a J Clausen piece retrofitted on v legs. Shelves on left and drawers on right.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Wood

Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Credenza by Kofod Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Embodying the essence of mid-century Scandinavian elegance, this Danish Modern Teak Credenza is a stunning example of minimalist form meeting functional beauty. Likely designed by re...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Modern Églomisé Blue Silver Glass Buffet with Bespoke Metal Base by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Mystic buffet or credenza by Ercole home has a 6-door front, with Espresso wood finish on oak. Hand-painted glass panels in Midnight Moon are on the door surface. The decorativ...
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2010s American Modern Credenzas

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Metal

Shagreen Buffet with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Arianne buffet by R&Y Augousti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Credenzas

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Brass

Sculptural Art Deco Brutalist Credenza in Solid Oak, France, 1940s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
A composition of sculptural presence and quiet intricacy, this French credenza reveals a language of architectural gravity softened by hand-carved detail. Executed in solid oak in th...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas

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Oak

19th Large Catalan Spanish Baroque Light Walnut Tuscan Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid light walnut, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing four drawers over four doors, the doors paneled with solid...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Credenzas

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Iron

Mnemosyne Credenza in Blackened Steel, Brass, and Walnut
Located in Indianapolis, IN
The Mnemosyne credenza is made to be a low, elegent storage piece that has two soft close doors and two soft close drawers. Made to be used as sideboard or a bench. Its outer case is...
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2010s American Modern Credenzas

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Brass, Steel

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Burlwood and Chrome Credenza
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Burlwood and Chrome Credenza This credenza measures: 72 wide x 18.25 deep x 34.75 inches high Good Vintage Condition - Minor Scratches a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Chrome

Johannes Andersen Rosewood High Sideboard, Danish Mid-century
Located in Oakland, CA
Johannes Andersen 'Model 31' credenza by J.Skaaning & Son.The cabinet is crafted of Brazilian rosewood and features sliding doors with adjustable shelves, mirrored bar and drawers. M...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Rosewood

Early 20th Century Dining Room Set, Venetian Baroque, by Testolini Salviati
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 20th century, complete venetian baroque dining room by Testolini & Salviati , in burl walnut and hand-carved walnut , polished to wax Excellent conditions set with all origi...
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Credenzas

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Walnut

Handsome 18th Century Italian Carved-Walnut Credenza Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian carved walnut wood buffet credenza from the 18th century. This antique sideboard from Italy features rich walnut wood which has been carved with raised decorative cartouche plaques, in varying designs, about the front face. This piece has a rectangular-shaped top which slightly overhangs the case that is fitted with three small drawers set horizontally above a pair of doors at bottom (which open to a shelf on the inside, maximizing the storage potential of this piece). This chest is presented upon a pair of rail legs at either end with accolade carved skirt, turning to bracket-style front feet, and a single shapely carved foot/brace at front center of skirt that adds just enough lift/space between the case and the floor. The dark, rich wood has a wonderful old patina throughout; a showing of its centuries old age. Note that there have been prior repairs at the side and there is a slight bowing at top. Please refer to the additional images for further detail on the piece. This fabulous 18th century Italian walnut cabinet...
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18th Century Italian Antique Credenzas

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Walnut

Reclaimed Elm Six Door Low Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection is made up of rare and hard to find pieces curated by Brend...
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20th Century Organic Modern Credenzas

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Wood

French 1940s Art Deco Brutalist Credenza with Hand-Carved Foliage
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
A composition of stoic grandeur, this French credenza from the 1940s articulates a language of sculptural restraint and quiet monumentality. The façade unfolds in three compartments ...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas

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Oak

French Vintage Oak Wrought Iron Buffet Neogothic Style Basque Cross Midcentury
Located in Labrit, Landes
French oak sideboard buffet in the neogothic style. From South of France Basque country (area near Spain). Goes very well with Spanish style déc...
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1960s French Gothic Revival Vintage Credenzas

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Oak

Vintage lacquered credenza, 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage french beige lacquered wooden credenza with brass hardware consisting of 4 doors and 4 drawers. High quality finish with a finished backpanel so It can serve as a room divid...
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1980s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Credenzas

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Brass

Danish Modern Sideboard by Jacob Kjær, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Grand sideboard by designer and cabinetmaker Jacob Kjær, made from mahogany with decorative round brass drawer handles. All of the drawers contain felted utensil racks for organizing...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas

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Mahogany

Sculptural French Breton Sideboard in Solid Oak, 1950s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
"The craftsman’s hand imbues the wood with a soul that endures beyond time." — Anonymous Breton Proverb. Carved from solid French oak, this Breton buffet...
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas

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Oak

Large Handcrafted Walnut AMC Credenza Sideboard
Located in London, GB
Our large handcrafted AMC sideboard credenza with visible hand-cut dovetail jointing to main surfaces. Two soft close drawers with internal oak carcasses and three cupboards below wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Credenzas

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Oak, Walnut

Lake Credenza, in Dark Walnut, by August Abode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our artisan-made Lake Credenza is an extra-wide storage piece with a lower overall height, making it ideally suited for use as a credenza or media cabine...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas

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Wood, Oak, Walnut

Jean-Charles Moreux - Inspired - Buffet - Oak - France - Art Deco
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Architectural calm framed by lyrical carving — a poetic exercise in French néo-rustique. This French oak sideboard channels the romantic architectural language of Jean-Charles Moreu...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas

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Marble

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Server by Kent Coffey
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century Modern server by Kent Coffey features rich walnut woodgrain, brass and wooden accents, and abundant storage with twelve drawers. The server has six center drawers wi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Brass

Younger "Fonseca" Credenza In Teak + Afromosia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: England Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: A. Younger Ltd Era: 1960s Materials: Teak, Afromosia Measurements: 82.5″ wide x 19.5″ deep x 30″ tall Condition: In excellent original...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Perugia - 18th Century Style Italian 4-Door Painted Distressed Credenza To Order
Located in Encinitas, CA
This distressed Credenza hand made and hand painted by an artist in Umbria, Central Italy was Sold but we can reproduce it with the same beautiful ...
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2010s Italian Baroque Credenzas

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Chestnut

Danish Design Credenza / Sideboard by Bernhard Pedersen in Teak 1950 Brown Beige
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous Danish design credenza/sideboard in teak designed and produced by Bernhard Pedersen. Bernhard Pedersen is known for very high quality Danish furniture and this piece perfect...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas

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Teak

Midcentury Post Modern Demilune Credenza or Cabinet in Glossy Laminate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large substantial storage piece from the late 1980s. It features an elongated demilune form finished in a beautiful modern glossy laminate and four d...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Credenzas

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Laminate

Elegant Mid-Century Modern Danish Sideboard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sleek Danish teak credenza, crafted in Sweden, showcases clean lines and warm wood grain typical of Scandinavian modern design. Featuring ample storage behind sliding doors and ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Harvey Probber Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Rosewood Cabinet 1970s
Located in Dallas, TX
A striking example of mid‑century American design, this large‑scale storage cabinet by renowned designer Harvey Probber showcases the sophistication and craftsmanship that defined hi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Rosewood

Brutalist Credenza With Ceramic Tile front
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bold. Textural. Unapologetically artistic. This vintage mid-century console features standout Brutalist detailing with hand-sculpted ceramic tiles across the front panels—each with a...
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Mid-20th Century Credenzas

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Walnut

Signed James Mont Sideboard in Black Lacquer W/ Gilded Wood Pulls
Located in New York, NY
This sideboard, signed by the illustrious 20th century designer James Mont, has an impact rarely seen. Bold and forward facing, this sideboard is beautifully restored in gleaming Bla...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas

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Gold Leaf

Regency Rosewood Credenza
Located in Essex, MA
Unusual form originally having a backboard. With marble top with raised arched ends with bronze wreaths and mask over a long drawer and pair of grill doo...
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1820s English Regency Antique Credenzas

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Bronze

Cerused Oak Modern Credenza Dresser Cabinet 3 Drawer 2 Doors Compartments Mint
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Cerused oak modern credenza dresser cabinet 3 drawer 2 doors compartments mint.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Oak

Large Baroque Cabinet - Multicolored with gold - Northern Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
A cabinet in Baroque Style, probably produced in the late 18th century in the Northern parts of Sweden. The cabinet features richly carved decorative patterns in relief in the wood. ...
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18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Credenzas

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Wood

Russell Spanner Black Lacquer Blonde Maple "Catalina" Credenza, 1950 s
Located in Bainbridge, NY
1952 designed Russell Spanner Catalina Series Server, Cabinet, Dresser for Ruspan of Toronto, Canada. Featuring a rectangular black lacquered Maple form, on 4 splayed legs, 2 sliding doors with black interior, and 3 overlapping drawers. Excellent storage. Solid. Classic. Early Modernism...
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1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas

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Maple

Patinated Brass Clad Cabinet by Sarreid Spain
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This show stopping Sarried cabinet is the epitome of patinaed brass perfection. I don't know that I have ever seen a more perfect and evenly patinaed piece of brass cabinetry. Pic...
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20th Century Credenzas

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Brass

Lovely Teak Danish Credenza with Floating Hutch Room Divider, Unusual Legs
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous Danish modern teak credenza with floating hutch. This magnificent piece is finished on both sides so it can be used as a room divider. Tons of ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas

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Glass, Teak

R. J. Horner Style Renaissance Revival Monumental Ornate Carved Oak Sideboard
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Victorian or Renaissance Revival style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co. By N.F. Ameublement France, 20th Century Quarter sawn...
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20th Century French Victorian Credenzas

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Iron

Florence Knoll Designed Credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern office sideboard by Florence Knoll. Walnut grain throughout with strong metal legs. Pull out tray and file cabinet. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Metal

Gorgeous Low Tambour Credenza in Rosewood
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Rosewood Measurements: 78.75″ wide x 19.75″ deep x 31.5″ tall Condition: In excellent original condition.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Rosewood

French Art Deco Sideboard
Located in Long Island City, NY
Exceptional French Art Deco elegant 1930's sideboard with inset marble top made out of amboyna burlwood in a high gloss finish, elaborately done with clear piano...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Credenzas

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Birdseye Maple

Basalto cabinet, in pink lacquered wood by Accardi Buccheri for Medulum
Located in Meolo, Venezia
A journey through the ancient history of earth, to search the origin of earth’s surface creation. Most of the oceanic crust is made up of an incredibly resistant volcanic rock: basalt. This rock is generated by the rapid cooling of the lava flows, basalt is often visible in its columnar conformation, examples are visible all over the world, spectacular formations with an artificial appearance. Basalto is a collection of containers inspired by the sculptural ability of nature itself, it consists of two monolithic cabinets...
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2010s Italian Modern Credenzas

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Brass

Modern Credenza Sideboard in Floral Brass Clad, Handmade in India by S. Odegard
Located in New York, NY
This modern credenza sideboard is Inspired by the floral motifs used in the paintings of palaces of Rajasthan. This credenza sideboard is one of the best selling credenzas and sidebo...
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2010s Indian Modern Credenzas

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Brass, Metal

Antique and Vintage Credenzas for Sale: Shop Danish Credenzas, Mid-Century Credenzas and Broyhill Brasilia 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 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.

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