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Place of Origin: Danish
Mid-Century Danish Tambour Door Credenza Faarup Mobelfabrik Svend Larsen
By Svend Aage Larsen, Faarup Møbelfabrik
Located in Baltimore, MD
Remarkable and stunning credenza by Famous designer Svend Larsen for Faarup Mobelfabrik made in Denmark. This Danish Modern credenza, Media Cabinet is beautifully embellished with ba...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas

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Wood

Peter Lovig Nielsen Teak Credenza with Finished Back
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Round Top, TX
Teak credenza with center adjustable shelf. Beautiful original condition and ready to use. Amazing grain throughout, with original sticker to finished back; Denmark 1960s. Designed ...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Danish Credenzas

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Teak

Midcentury Danish Modern Sideboard Credenza by Sannemannn Moble. Circa 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Credenza Sideboard by Sannemannn Mobler, Denmark. Circa 1980s Features a quintessential Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Design, with clean lines and a b...
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1980s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas

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Teak

Danish Arne Vodder for Sibast Mid Century Sideboard Credenza 1950s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Baltimore, MD
Exceptional Mid-Century teak, rare, sliding tambour door, credenza designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Mobler made in Denmark, circa 1960’s. World famous for winning the Gold Medal at the 1958 Milan Triennale design awards. This smartly crafted credenza with uniquely sliding tambour doors is a perfect collaboration of design and function. Beautifully embellished with bands of teak running perpendicular to the main surface. with a fully finished back and interior. The finished back side makes this credenza ideal for placement in an open floor plan, making it a great focal point. Featuring two beautifully grained teak wood, sliding tambour cabinet...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak Sideboard or Bar Sculpted Legs
By Jorgen Clausen
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 Mid-Century Modern Danish Credenzas

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Wood

Danish credenza designed by Hans Olsen for Bramin Møbelfabrik, Denmark.
By Hans Olsen
Located in Oakland, CA
Designed by Hans Olsen, this credenza is handcrafted from old-growth teak. It features four drawers with recessed pulls and two sliding cabinet doors with beautifully book-matched gr...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Danish Credenzas

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Teak

Ib Kofod-Larsen Deisgned Danish Rosewood Tambour Sideboard
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish Danish modern rosewood sideboard features high quality vintage construction including dovetail joints and expertly made tambour doors. Unique raised edges and matched ro...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas

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Rosewood

Beautiful Mid Century Danish Modern Teak 2 tier Credenza Sideboard Cabinet
By Arne Vodder, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Mid Century Danish Modern Teak 2 tier Credenza Sideboard Cabinet. Top section features three sliding doors with concave circle pulls revealing 5 drawers on the left and adj...
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas

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Birch, Teak

1970s Jacob Jensen for Bang Olufsen Brazilian Rosewood Danish Media Console
By Bang Olufsen, Jacob Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 1970s Media Console in Steel and Rosewood, designed by Jacob Jensen for Bang & Olufsen, Denmark. The piece is constructed with a steel fr...
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1970s Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas

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Steel, Chrome

Fine Danish Hardwood Mid-Century Modern 1960 s Bookcase Bar Sideboard
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, Mid Century Modern, Danish Rosewood Stamped, large shelving system / at home sideboard bar This piece came to me as a suite, it came with a set of six stunning P.E Jorgensen for Farso Stolefabrik dining chairs and an extending Model 55 Dining table...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas

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Hardwood

Greta Magnusson Grossman Series 62 Three-Drawer Long Dresser
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Greta Magnusson Grossman series 62 three-drawer long dresser. Designed in 1952 by Grossman, this is an authorized re-edition by GUBI of Denmark who meticulou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Danish Credenzas

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Steel

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Tambour Doors Long Dresser Credenza by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Teak Danish Mid-Century Modern tambour doors credenza dresser.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Danish Credenzas

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Teak

Kofod Larsen for Faarup Møbelfabrik Mid Century Danish Teak Credenza Cabinet
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Faarup Møbelfabrik
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kofod Larsen for Faarup Møbelfabrik Mid Century Danish Teak Credenza Cabinet This credenza measures: 45.25 wide x 19.5 deep x 44.75 inches high Good Vintage Condition- Finish is ov...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Danish Credenzas

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Teak

Vintage Midcentury Ib Kofod-Larsen Brazilian Rosewood Credenza for Faarup
By Faarup Møbelfabrik, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage mid century rosewood credenza by designed Ib Kofod-Larsen manufactured by Faarup Mobelfabrik Beautiful Brazilian Ro...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Danish Credenzas

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Palisander

Børge Mogensen for P. Lauritsen Son Sideboard Cabinets, 1950s Denmark, Signed
By P. Lauritsen Son 1, Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning well preserved all-original pair of BM-59 sideboard cabinets by Børge Mogensen for P. Lauritsen Son are in mint condition. Sourced from the original owner, who is...
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1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas

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Brass

Teak Mid Century Denmark Sliding Door Sideboard Credenza
Located in Baltimore, MD
Remarkable, teak, stunning sliding door credenza made in Denmark. This Danish Modern teak credenza is beautifully embellished with bands of teak running perpendicular to the main sur...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas

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Teak

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 Mid-Century Modern Danish Credenzas

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Rosewood

Mid century danish modern credenza flip down desk bookcase shelf unit by Lovig
By Lovig Dansk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful mid century Danish modern credenza with flip down desk and shelf unit designed by Lovig for Dansk. Nice flip down desk area with cubbies ...
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas

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Brass

1960 s Mid-century Danish Teak Credenza with Doors and Drawers
Located in Oakland, CA
1960s Danish teak credenza crafted with three sliding doors and series of four drawers, each adorned with angled triangular pulls, raised on tapered legs. The interior is made of cub...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Danish Credenzas

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Teak

Danish Design Credenza / Sideboard by Bernhard Pedersen in Teak 1950 Brown Beige
By Bernhard Pedersen Son
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 Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas

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Teak

Greta Magnusson Grossman Series 62 Desk in Walnut for Gubi
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Glendale, CA
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Series 62' Desk in Walnut for Gubi Designed by Grossman in 1952, but named the 62 desk as it was deemed to be ten years ahead of its time, this is an autho...
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21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Danish Credenzas

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Steel

Mid century danish modern low wide Teak Dresser credenza 4-Drawer
By Kibaek Mobelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century low wide Kibaek Mobelfabrik teak tabour door credenza or dresser. This credenza has 1 drawer and 2 shelves on left and on the right is 3 drawers behind the tambour slidin...
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1970s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas

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Teak

H.P. Hansen Teak Credenza with Hutch
By H.P. Hansen
Located in Toledo, OH
H.P. Hansen Teak Credenza with Hutch, circa 1960s. Scandinavian Style. Danish modern credenza and china display hutch will give you all the storage...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Danish Credenzas

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Glass, Teak

Poul Hundevad Compact Oak Sideboard
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Puslinch, ON
Condition: Unrestored Dimensions: 42.5” L x 16.75” D x 29.5” H Description: A vintage oak sideboard by Poul Hundevad. Freshly imported from Denmark. Price includes restoration. Tu...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas

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Oak

Svend Aage Larsen for Faarup Møbelfabrik MCM Danish Teak Tambour Door Credenza
By Svend Aage Larsen, Faarup Møbelfabrik
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Svend Aage Larsen for Faarup Møbelfabrik Mid Century Danish Teak Tambour Door Credenza This credenza measures: 79.75 wide x 19 deep x 31.25 inches high All pieces of furniture can ...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas

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Teak

Large Danish Modern Teak Credenza by Axel Christensen Odder
By Axel Christensen, Aco Møbler
Located in Buffalo, NY
beautiful teak sideboard / CREDENZA by Axel Christensen for ACO Møbler. The sideboard has four sliding doors and three drawers and right / left open shelving.. Superior quality and...
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas

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Teak

Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Highboard with Glass, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This tall highboard was made in Denmark during the 1960s. Made of noble rosewood. The dark colour perfectly matches the rich grain. The highboard has four shelves, the height of whic...
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas

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Metal

Mid 20th Century Vintage Brouer Rosewood Credenza
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning example of Scandinavian design, this vintage Mid-Century Modern Brouer rosewood credenza commands attention with its rich, bookmatched grain...
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Mid-20th Century Minimalist Danish Credenzas

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Rosewood

Danish Teak Corner Storage Liquor Cabinet Bar
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Midcentury Danish modern corner teak liquor cabinet bar cupboard shelves storage.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Danish Credenzas

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Teak

RY26 Rosewood Sideboard by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler, Denmark 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare model ‘RY-26’ rosewood sideboard designed by Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler in the 1950s. This Danish Modern sideboard is constructed of rosewood in a rich, cherry hue with gorgeou...
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1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas

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Rosewood

Danish vintage sideboard in teak, Denmark 1960s
Located in Torino, IT
Danish vintage sideboard in teak, Denmark 1960s
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas

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Teak

Vintage 1960s Ib Kofod-Larsen Danish Teak Model 66 Credenza 90" Faarup Architect
By Faarup Møbelfabrik, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
This piece is fully functional, a wonderful Danish high-end constructed cabinet, with 5 interior flatware drawers in the left cabinet bank, and an adjustable shelf behind the remaini...
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas

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Teak

Danish Modern Two Door Sliding Credenza With Floating Oak Base
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak, Oak Measurements: 75" wide x 17.5" deep x 32" tall Condition: In excellent original condition wi...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Danish Credenzas

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Teak, Oak

Large Danish Modern Teak Credenza by Axel Christensen Odder
By Aco Møbler, Axel Christiansen Odder
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Axel Cristiansen Manufacturer: ACO Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 79″ wide x 18″ deep x 31.5″ tall Condition: In excellent original condition. Pr...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Danish Credenzas

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Teak

Seldom seen Danish Modern Hans Wegner Saber Leg Sideboard
By Carl Hansen Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nice early example of the Hans Wegner designed CH 304 saber leg sideboard. Featuring the fine furniture making by Carl Hansen & Son. This design with the saber legs is the harder to ...
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1950s Vintage Danish Credenzas

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Brass

Magnificent Ib Kofod-Larsen Brazilian Rosewood Credenza for Faarup
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Danish modern rosewood credenza by designed Ib Kofod-Larsen manufactured by Faarup Mobelfabrik. This piece features beautiful Brazilian Rosewood graining, tambour doors, ad...
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas

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Rosewood

Danish Modern Peter Hvidt Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Two Level Tambour Cabinet
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish Modern cabinet with two-level tambour doors, designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik. The tambour doors slide smoothly to reveal a well-organize...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak Tambour Door Credenza by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish modern teak tambour door credenza designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast in Denmark, circa 1950s. This teak sideboard, also known as model #37, is a masterpiece of Danish furnitur...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas

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Teak

Arne Vodder Style Danish Teak Sideboard
By Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This exquisite vintage teak sideboard features elegant sculpted pulls, tapered legs and shapely leg stretcher for addition support. Spacious interior cabinet offers adjustable shelf ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas

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Teak

Peter Hvidt Tambour Cabinet
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern server cabinet, designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Soborg. Tambour doors slide smoothly to reveal adjustable shelve...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas

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Teak

Edvard Valentinsen Mid Century Danish Teak Tall Credenza
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edvard Valentinsen Mid Century Danish Teak Tall Credenza This credenza measures: 68 wide x 17.25 deep x 46.5 inches high Great Vintage Condition - Piece has Gentle Stain Wear Throu...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas

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Teak

1960s Danish Modern Teak Credenza by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad Co
By Carlo Jensen, Hundevad Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish modern teak credenza designed by Carol Jensen and manufactured by Hundevad & Co. in Denmark circa 1960s. This stunning credenza features a teak frame, exuding a refined and el...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas

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Teak

Classic Danish Modern Teak Credenza by Sven Engstrom / Skaraborgs Mobelindust
By Sven Engström Gunnar Myrstrand, Skaraborgs
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Danish Modern Teak Credenza by Sven Engström & Gunnar Myrstrand for Skaraborgs Mobelindust..This is the "Tiveden" model. includes five drawers. wonderful sculpted hand-pulls...
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas

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Maple, Teak

Danish Mid-century Rosewood Cabinet with Glass Doors
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid-Century Modern rosewood cabinet, circa 1955 manufactured in Denmark. Crafted of rosewood with adjustable glass shelf and two glass sliding doors, raised on tapered legs. Modest proportions make for a versatile cabinet appropriate as a nightstand, media cabinet, or an entry way cabinet.
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Danish Credenzas

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Rosewood

Excellent Gunni Omann Teak Credenza for Axel Christiansen Danish Modern
By Gunni Omann
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Excellent teak credenza designed by Gunni Omann for Axel Christiansen. Super long at 95" this piece has tons of storage space with fully adjustable shelves and four dovetailed drawer...
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas

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Teak

Large High Teak Sideboard with Floating Top 1950s, Made in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful high sideboard with floating top and solid wenge handles, a timeless design of furniture with lots of storage space on the left side 2 panel doors and 2 shelves on the right side 2 panel doors short and 1 shelve below 2 wide drawers. Simple modern storage unit...
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1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas

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Teak

Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenza Buffet Sideboard by Johannes Anderson
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An stunning midcentury sideboard by Danish cabinet maker and designer Johannes Andersen. The upper section with oak and baize lined slide trays to the left, adjustable shelves to lef...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Danish Credenzas

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Teak

Double Tier Danish Mid Century Credenza in Teak + Oak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1950s Materials: Teak, Oak Measurements: 61" wide x 17.5" deep x 62" tall
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Danish Credenzas

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Oak, Teak

Scandinavian Modern rosewood 3 drawer 3 door credenza rounded corners
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian Modern rosewood 3 Drawer 3 Door Wide Credenza. Has 3 top drawers and 3 lower doors with adjustable shelves. Sits on a plinth base. Circa 1970s. Drawers have metal glide ...
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1970s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas

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Rosewood

Danish Mid Century Modern Teak 6 Drawers Dresser Credenza Recessed Pulls MINT!
By Torring Mobelfabrik, George Tanier
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern Teak 6 Drawers Dresser Credenza Recessed Pulls MINT!
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Danish Credenzas

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Teak

Hans J Wegner Cabinet in Teak, Johannes Hansen Cabinetmaker, c. 1960
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine and rare sideboard designed by Hans Wegner and built by eminent Danish cabinetmaker, Johannes Hansen. A pair of doors with integrated pulls conceals two adjustable shelves to th...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Danish Credenzas

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Teak

Midcentury Modern Wall Mounted Sideboard, Harbo Sølvsten, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wall mounted sideboard by Harbo Sølvsten, in a long, sleek design. Made fr0m oak with contrasting black lacquered doors and decorative leather handles.
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas

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Leather, Oak

Clausen Son vintage teak sideboard, Denmark 1960s
By Clausen Søn
Located in Torino, IT
Clausen & Son vintage teak sideboard, Denmark 1960s
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas

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Teak

Erik Brouer for Brouer Furniture Mid Century Danish Rosewood Credenza and Hutch
By Erik Brouer, Brouer Mobel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Erik Brouer for Brouer Furniture Mid Century Danish Rosewood Credenza and Hutch The credenza measures: 42.5 wide x 17.75 deep x 28.25 inches high The hutch measures: 42.5 wide x 11 ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Danish Credenzas

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Glass, Rosewood

Eight Drawers Scandinavian Walnut Double Dresser on Tall Dowel Legs
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish or Swedish Mid-Century Modern 8 drawers double dresser credenza on tall tempered legs and finished back. Dramatic flame walnut wood grain pattern. Banana shape recessed pulls ...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Danish Credenzas

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Walnut

1920s, Danish vintage makeup mirror with jewelry storage, cherry wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1920s, Danish vintage makeup mirror with jewelry storage. Rotating mirror, little drawer. To be placed on a table or chest, etc. Original good co...
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1920s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas

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Glass, Wood

Ib Kofod Larsen FA66 Rosewood Credenza for Faarup Mobelfabrik
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Winnipeg, MB
Stunning FA66 Brazilian rosewood credenza designed by Ib Kofod Larsen for Faarup Mobelfabrik, Denmark. This highly collectible Danish piece features a clean-lined design and offers a...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Danish Credenzas

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Rosewood

Danish Modern Teak Credenza
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This beautiful Danish modern credenza was designed and manufactured in Denmark in the 1960s. This credenza is built from the highest quality teak wood, which, thanks to the figures g...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak Credenza
Danish Modern Teak Credenza
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Danish Modern Dresser with Tambour Door by Art Furn
By Art Furn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish Danish Mid-Century Modern dresser by Art Furn. Good-looking teak veneer throughout, with six dovetail-jointed drawers on each flank of the case piece, complemented by cabinet...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Danish Credenzas

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Teak

1980s Danish Modern Rosewood Credenza by Drylund
By Drylund
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous and functional Danish Modern Credenza by Drylund, circa 1980. The piece has three functional cabinets, with the right two designed with open bays and the left with 4 spaciou...
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1980s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas

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Wood

Vintage Danish Credenzas for Sale: Shop Teak Credenzas, Hans Wegner Credenzas and Arne Vodder Credenzas on 1stDibs

Shopping for a vintage Danish credenza?

Credenzas, which were initially used in Italy during the medieval era as a small side table in religious services, usually have short legs or no legs at all, and can feature drawers and cabinets. This popular type of case furniture is a long and sophisticated cabinet-style piece that can serve a variety of purposes, and they look great too. All kinds of iterations of the credenza have seen the light of day over the years. 

In form, a credenza has much in common with a sideboard — in fact, the terms credenza and sideboard are used almost interchangeably today (and like credenzas, vintage Danish sideboards can add an understated touch of grace to your home).

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 prolific Danish modernist, produced strikingly minimalist credenzas in the 1950s and ’60s

While the likes of Ib Kofod-Larsen and Ole Wanscher created understated credenzas in rosewood, in the postwar years, Danish cabinetmakers and furniture designers also worked frequently with teak.

Knoll luminary Jens Risom, for example, relied on teak. Grete Jalk is known for her pared-back, expressive designs, which touted fluid forms and were made of alluring woods such as teak. Appreciated for its dense grain and rich luster, old-growth teak was a sought-after material among mid-century modernists. Danish designers, and Scandinavians in general, harvested teak as much as they liked. This enhanced their pieces’ handcrafted look and came to define the timeless simple shapes of mid-century modern design

In its heyday, Danish teak credenzas and other pieces of Danish teak furniture were so popular most of the larger cities in Canada imported and sold them. While America embraced mass-produced design by the likes of Herman Miller and Charles and Ray Eames, Scandinavian manufacturers held fast to their handmade traditions, as seen in Danish modern credenzas and other Scandi pieces from the 1950s and ’60s. In the postwar era American tastemakers really sold the citizenry on the “Scandinavian dream,” suggesting that, like us, the inhabitants of the Nordic nations valued home, hearth, family and good craftsmanship and design, as well as democracy. 

The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.

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