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Brazilian Modern Credenza in Caviuna Hardwood by Forma Moveis, 1960’s, Brazil
By Forma Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this magnificent Mid-Century Modern Credenza in Caviuna Hardwood designed by Forma
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Hardwood

1950s Brazilian Modern Credenza in Hardwood & Caning by Forma
By Forma Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian modern credenza, designed by Forma in the 1950’s, is a true
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Straw, Wood, Hardwood

Cimo Moveis, Sideboard / Credenza- Brazilian Mid-Century Modern - 60'
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Houston, TX
This three-drawer dresser crafted from solid hardwood adorned with vibrant yellow circle motifs exemplifies the whimsical furniture creations by Móveis Cimo during the 50s. Originall...
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Metal

Mid Century Modern Credenza “Adolpho” in hardwood by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid Century Modern Credenza “Adolpho” in hardwood by Sergio Rodrigues is
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Rosewood Tall Credenza, High-board, 1960 Denmark
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid- Century modern credenza or in another words highborn cabinet made in 1960's period, Denmark
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Rosewood

Brazilian Modern Credenza & Divider in Hardwood & Granite, 1960s, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Available now, this Brazilian Modern credenza & room divider in hardwood and blue granite made in
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Granite

Rosewood Credenza by Celina Decorações, Brazilian Mid-Century Design, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in New York, NY
This rosewood credenza was produced by the Brazilian company Celina Decorações in the 1960s. It
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Rosewood

Johannes Andersen Mid-century Danish Brazilian Rosewood Credenza
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Oakland, CA
Finely crafted mid-century rosewood credenza designed by Johannes Andersen for Silkeborg
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Rosewood

Small Scandinavian Modern Brazilian Rosewood Credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Streamlined, Scandinavian modern, Brazilian rosewood credenza features a gorgeous grain with
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Rosewood

Jorge Zalszupin Rosewood Mid-Century Credenza for L'Atelier, Brazil, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This iconic stunning rosewood credenza from the Componivel series was designed by Jorge Zalszupin
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Rosewood

Brazilian Modern Credenza in Caviuna Wood & Brass by Zilberberg, Brazil, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this one-of-a-kind Mid-Century Modern Credenza in Caviuna Hardwood designed by
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Brass

Brazilian Modern Credenza in Hardwood by Novo Rumo, 1960s
By Novo Rumo
Located in New York, NY
Experience the beauty of the Brazilian modern credenza designed by Novo Rumo, available for
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Wood

Brazilian Modern Credenza in Hardwood & Brass finish, Jean Gillon, 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern Credenza in Hardwood with Brass finishes designed by Jean
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Brass

Mid Century Modern 11.5” Credenza in Hardwood, Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler
By Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
Available today in NYC, this 11.5” Credenza in Hardwood by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, Brazil, c
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Hardwood

Elegant Danish Brazilian Rosewood Credenza
Located in Oakland, CA
credenza seamlessly blends modern forms and classic lines, emblematic of the Danish modern movement. Having
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Rosewood

Elegant Danish Brazilian Rosewood Credenza
Elegant Danish Brazilian Rosewood Credenza
H 31.5 in W 82.75 in D 19.75 in
Mid-century Danish Rosewood Credenza
By Bruno Hansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Early 1950s Danish credenza finely handcrafted of Brazilian rosewood, featuring a pair of sliding
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Rosewood

Mid-century Danish Rosewood Credenza
Mid-century Danish Rosewood Credenza
H 33.63 in W 86.63 in D 19.63 in
Imbuia Credenza by Celina Decorações, Brazilian Midcentury Design, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in New York, NY
This Imbuia credenza was produced by the Brazilian company Celina Decorações in the 1960s. It
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Imbuia

Martin Eisler Credenza in Rosewood, Brazilian Midcentury Design, 1950
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
distinctive of any production of the time in Brazil. This credenza touches the ground at a minimum, with
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Rosewood

Jorgen Rasmussen Danish Credenza in Brazilian Rosewood
By Jørgen Rasmussen, Dammand & Rasmussen Møbelfabrik
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid-century Danish Brazilian Rosewood credenza designed by Jorgen Rasmussen for Dammann & Rasmussen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Rosewood

Jorge Zalszupin, Rosewood Patchwork Credenza, Brazilian Midcentury Design, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
This Rosewood Credenza, designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) and manufactured by L'Atelier in
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Rosewood

Large gunni omann credenza in brazilian rosewood
By Aco Møbler, Gunni Omann
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Gunni Omann Manufacturer: ACO Møbler Era: 1960s Materials: Rosewood Measurements: 79″ wide x 18″ deep x 32.5″ tall Condition: In excellent original conditi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Rosewood

L'Atelier Rosewood Credenza by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazilian Midcentury, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
This Rosewood Credenza, designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) and manufactured by L'Atelier in
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Rosewood

Vintage Credenza in Caviuna Wood, Martin Eisler, circa 1954 Brazilian Midcentury
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
, very distinctive of any production of the time in Brazil. This credenza touches the ground at a
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Hardwood

Giuseppe Scapinelli Brazilian Modern Burled Vanity Cabinet
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Oakland, CA
Stunning Giuseppe Scapinelli burled wood vanity dresser, 1958, Brazil. Expertly crafted with burled
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Maple, Burl

Massive Brazilian Rosewood Credenza by Henry Rosengren Hansen
By Henry Rosengren Hansen, Brande Møbelindustri
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Henry Rosengren Hansen Manufacturer: Brande Møbelindustri Era: 1950s Materials: Rosewood Measurements: 114.25 wide x 18.75 deep x 31.5 tall. Conditi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Rosewood

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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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Brass

Gunni omann model 18 credenza in brazilian rosewood #2
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik, Gunni Omann
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Gunni Omann Manufacturer: Omann Jun Møbelfabrik Era: 1960s Materials: Rosewood Measurements: 78.75" wide x 18" deep x 32.75" tall Condition: In excellent o...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Rosewood

Hans J. Wegner "President" Brazilian Rosewood Tambour-Door Credenza
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. _______________________________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Steel

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
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Palisander

1970s Brazilian Rosewood 'Tubo' credenza designed by John Mascheroni for Vecta
By John Mascheroni
Located in Dallas, TX
This is an exceptionally rare Brazilian Rosewood credenza designed by John Mascheroni for his TUBO
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Aluminum

Rosewood Credenza Farso Mobelfabrik - 0224133 Vintage Danish Mid Century
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Vintage Danish mid-century modern, made in the 1950's - Recently refurbished The piece is more
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Rosewood

Mid Century Credenza / Sideboard / Long Dresser on an Angular Steel Base, 1970s
Located in Deland, FL
Constructed from Brazilian rosewood. The cabinet rests on a steel angular base. The cabinet has 8
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Rosewood

Danish Modern Rosewood Tambour Door Credenza by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This stunning Danish modern tambour door credenza by Dyrlund, dating back to the 1960s in Denmark
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Rosewood

Danish Modern Rosewood Model-20 Credenza by Niels O. Moller
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning Danish Brazilian rosewood credenza designed by Niels O. Moller for J.L. Møller Møbelfabrik
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Rosewood

Credenza, Unknown, Caviuna and Cane, c. 1955
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
This Credenza was produced by the Brazilian company Tapeçaria Schulz S.A in the 1950s, capturing
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Wood, Cane

Credenza, Unknown, Caviuna and Cane, c. 1955
Credenza, Unknown, Caviuna and Cane, c. 1955
H 33.9 in W 118.12 in D 21.74 in
Danish Modern Sled Base Rosewood Credenza Attributed to Arne Vodder, c. 1960's
By Arne Vodder
Located in Deland, FL
Equal parts beauty and functionality this exquisite credenza, attributed to Arne Vodder, is the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Rosewood

Jorge Zalszupin Modulated Units Sideboard, Rosewood, Brazilian Design, 1960s.
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
The modulated units were designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) during the 1960s. The piece remained in the designer's possession, for over four decades, in his personal residence....
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Rosewood

Credenza in Hardwood and Brass, Ernesto Hauner for Mobilinea, c. 1960s
By Ernesto Hauner
Located in New York, NY
Hauner, c. 1960s is nothing less than a beauty! This spectacular mid-century modern credenza is made
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Brass

Bruno Hansen Danish Rosewood Credenza
By Bruno Hansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Finely crafted Brazilian rosewood credenza attributed to Bruno Hansen, Denmark, 1955. Features
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Rosewood

Bruno Hansen Danish Rosewood Credenza
Bruno Hansen Danish Rosewood Credenza
H 32 in W 74.88 in D 21.88 in
Danish Brazilian Rosewood Sideboard by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in Austin, TX
Enfilade or buffet, Danish, made of striking Brazilian Rosewood. The sideboard features tapered
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Rosewood

Harry Ostergaard for Randers Rosewood Danish Credenza
By Randers Møbelfabrik, Harry Østergaard
Located in Oakland, CA
Large Mid-century Danish rosewood credenza designed by Harry Østergaard for Randers Møbelfabrik
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Rosewood

Stunning Bruno Hansen Mid-century Danish Rosewood Sideboard
By Bruno Hansen
Located in Oakland, CA
1950's Bruno Hansen Brazilian Rosewood credenza finely crafted with dramatic book-matched grain
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Rosewood

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
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Rosewood

Torbjorn Afdal Book-Matched Brazilian Rosewood Cabinet for Bruksbo of Norway
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Dallas, TX
Spectacular vintage 1960s book-matched, double bleached Brazilian rosewood credenza with mirror
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Rosewood

1960s Florence Knoll Rosewood and Marble 4 Position Credenza
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning Florence Knoll marble-top rosewood credenza, c.1960s. Polished chrome base, rosewood
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Carrara Marble, Chrome

High Credenza by Pierro Ranzani for Elam in Laminate, Teak and Metal, 1962
By Elam, Ico Parisi
Located in Amsterdam, NL
High credenza by Pierro Ranzani for Elam in teak and black Laminate. What stands out are the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Metal

Enfilade Novo Rumo, C. 1970 Bois Exotique Brésilien et Metal Chromé
By Novo Rumo
Located in PARIS, FR
hinges in exposed chrome metal. The Novo Rumo workshop, which has marked Brazilian modernist design with
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Metal

Jorge Zalszupin Componivel Sideboard 250 L'atelier 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Zalszupin and manufactured by his own company L'Atelier, Brazil 1959. Modular furniture by Jorge is
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Rosewood

Jorge Zalszupin Componivel Sideboard 200 L'Atelier, 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Zalszupin and manufactured by his own company L'Atelier, Brazil 1959. Modular furniture by Jorge is
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Rosewood

Jorge Zalszupin Unique Sideboard L'atelier, 1960
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
L'Atelier, Brazil 1960. This is a unique sideboard designed especially for a customer’s holiday home in
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Leather, Rosewood

Jorge Zalszupin Unique Sideboard L'atelier, 1960
Jorge Zalszupin Unique Sideboard L'atelier, 1960
H 29.53 in W 85.83 in D 21.66 in
Ana Media Cabinet
By Studio Volanti
Located in São Paulo, SP
nice touch to a mid-century style furniture. The structure is made in solid wood and the body of the
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2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Plywood, Straw, Hardwood

Ana Media Cabinet
Ana Media Cabinet
H 25.6 in W 67.72 in D 15.75 in
Brazilian Modern Credenza, Attributed to Joaquim Tenreiro for Laubisch & Hirth
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available now, this Brazilian Modern credenza, attributed to Joaquim Tenreiro in 1942 during his
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Vintage 1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Buffets

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Brass

Mid Century Credenza Jacaranda and Brass by Hauner and Eisler Brazil Ca. 1950’s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular Mid Century credenza, made in Brazil - designed by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table in Wood & Marble by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Available now, this Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table made in Wood & Marble by Jorge Zalszupin in
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

Mid-century Modern Coffee Table in Hardwood and Glass, Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-century Modern Coffee Table in Hardwood and Glass, by Sergio Rodrigues
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood, Glass

Mid-Century Modern Armchair in Hardwood & Green Fabric by G. Scapinelli Brazil
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
contemporary, Mid-Century Modern, boho chic, or modern environment. A beautiful piece like this, will add a
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Armchair in Hardwood & Grey Fabric, Scapinelli, 1950’s Brazil
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this sculptural Mid-Century Modern armchair in hardwood and grey fabric by
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Hardwood, Ebony

Mid-Century Modern Credenza in Caviuna Hardwood by Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1956
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this magnificent Mid-Century Modern credenza is entirely made of Caviuna hardwood
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Buffets

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Other, Brass

Cupboard Style: Art Deco with Bar in Wood, French 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Credenzas

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Wood

Art Deco Sideboard in Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Credenzas

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Wood

Art Deco Sideboard in Wood
Art Deco Sideboard in Wood
H 35.83 in W 46.86 in D 19.69 in
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Brazilian Midcentury Modern Credenza For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Brazilian midcentury modern credenza you’re looking for. A Brazilian midcentury modern credenza — often made from wood, rosewood and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Brazilian midcentury modern credenza — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A Brazilian midcentury modern credenza, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one Brazilian midcentury modern credenza that is appealing in its simplicity, but Jorge Zalszupin, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Brazilian Midcentury Modern Credenza?

Prices for a Brazilian midcentury modern credenza can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,800 and can go as high as $42,000, while the average can fetch as much as $7,500.

A Close Look at Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.