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Mid-century Rosewood Credenza
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid Century rosewood credenza crafted of faded rosewood with three drawers on left, pair of cabinet
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-century Rosewood Credenza
Mid-century Rosewood Credenza
H 28.5 in W 84 in D 18.75 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

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-century Danish Rosewood Credenza
Mid-century Danish Rosewood Credenza
H 33.63 in W 86.63 in D 19.63 in
Ello Mid Century Rosewood Credenza
By Ello Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Ello mid century rosewood credenza The credenza measures: 72 wide x 21 deep x 31 inches high
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Ello Mid Century Rosewood Credenza
Ello Mid Century Rosewood Credenza
H 31 in W 72 in D 21 in
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Credenza
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Rosewood Credenza with removable hutch. Partly solid and veneered. Hutch is removable and
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Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Credenza
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Credenza
H 52.5 in W 73.5 in D 19.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Rosewood Credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning Mid-Century Modern Danish rosewood credenza. A unique dresser with sliding doors and 3
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Danish Rosewood Credenza
Mid-Century Modern Danish Rosewood Credenza
H 30.5 in W 77.25 in D 19.25 in
Knoll Style Mid Century Rosewood Credenza
By Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Knoll Style Mid Century Rosewood Credenza This credenza measures: 66 wide x 18 deep x 29.25 inches
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Chrome

Jack Cartwright Founders Mid Century Rosewood Credenza
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in Countryside, IL
Jack Cartwright Founders Mid Century Rosewood Credenza This credenza measures: 72.25 wide x 18.25
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

Mid Century Modern Danish Rosewood Credenza by Skovby
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Skovby Danish Rosewood 4 Door Credenza The credenza/sideboard has 5 drawers
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Ib Kofod-Larsen Style Rosewood Credenza
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Ib Kofod-Larsen style rosewood credenza. The credenza has a gorgeous book matched
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

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

Materials

Rosewood

Unique Curved Edge Mid Century Credenza In Rosewood
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Rosewood Measurements
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

Bernhard Pedersen Mid Century Rosewood Danish Tambour Door Credenza
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Countryside, IL
Bernhard Pedersen Mid Century Rosewood Danish Tambour Door Credenza This credenza measures: 83
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

Kurt Ostervig Mid Century Danish Rosewood Low Credenza Bookcase
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Countryside, IL
Kurt Ostervig Mid Century Danish Rosewood Low Credenza Bookcase This credenza bookcase measures
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

1970s Mid Century Danish Modern Dyrlund Rosewood Credenza
By Dyrlund
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Danish Modern Dyrlund rosewood Credenza / Sideboard Made in Denmark by Dyrlund Features Three (3
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

Ole Wanscher for PJ Furniture Mid Century Danish Rosewood Credenza
By Ole Wanscher, PJ Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Ole Wanscher for PJ Furniture Mid Century Danish Rosewood Credenza This credenza measures: 71 wide
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

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

Materials

Rosewood

Florence Knoll Style Mid Century Rosewood and Chrome File Credenza
By Florence Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Florence Knoll Style Mid Century Rosewood and Chrome File Credenza This credenza measures: 90.75
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Lane Credenza
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous vintage modern credenza by Lane featuring nine drawers total with sleek metal handles
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Lane Credenza
Mid-Century Modern Lane Credenza
H 30 in W 72 in D 18 in
1970's Mid-Century Modern Robert Baron Rosewood Credenza / Sideboard
By Robert Baron
Located in Burbank, CA
Original Mid-Century Modern sideboard for sale. Designed by Robert Baron for Glenn of California
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

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

Materials

Rosewood

Tambour Doors Rosewood Danish Mid-Century Modern Long Credenza Buffet Dresser
By Finn Juhl
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Tambour Doors Rosewood Danish Mid-Century Modern long credenza buffet dresser.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

Midcentury Rosewood Credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long Mid-Century Modern sideboard with cabinet storage. Rich rosewood grain throughout with
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

Midcentury Rosewood Credenza
Midcentury Rosewood Credenza
H 31.5 in W 70.75 in D 18.5 in
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

Jorge Zalszupin Rosewood Mid-Century Credenza for L'Atelier, Brazil, 1960s
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
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

Milo Baughman Style Lacquer and Rosewood Credenza Chrome Accents Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This credenza newly lacquered in white and having wonderfully grained three rosewood drawers and
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

Bernhardt Flair Mid Century Rosewood and Chrome 3 Piece Credenza Set
By Bernhardt
Located in Countryside, IL
Bernhardt Flair Mid Century Rosewood and Chrome 3 Piece Credenza Set Each piece of the ensemble
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Chrome

Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood 3 Doors 5 Drawers Credenza Dresser Mint!
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern rosewood 3 doors 5 drawers credenza dresser mint!
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Inlaid Rosewood Credenza, French, c. 1930
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Hollywood Regency rosewood credenza, with inlaid parquetry, the interior lined with satinwood, on a
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Credenzas

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Rosewood

Mid Century Rosewood Highboard or Credenza by Dieter Waeckerlin, Behr, Germany
By Dieter Waeckerlin
Located in München, Bavaria
, interior architect and furniture designer from Switzerland. His mid-century furniture is characterized by a
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Maple, Rosewood

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

Materials

Brass

Vintage Modern Rosewood Credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning Mid-Century Modern Danish rosewood credenza. A classic dresser with (6) drawers for
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal

Vintage Modern Rosewood Credenza
Vintage Modern Rosewood Credenza
H 31 in W 72 in D 18 in
True Mid-Century Classic Inlaid Rosewood Walnut Credenza Cabinet by Stanley USA
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a superb Mid-Century Modern credenza or sideboard by Stanley. It is mostly walnut with
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Aluminum, Iron

Danish Modern Rosewood Credenza
Located in Denton, TX
Classic figural rosewood Danish Modern credenza with black masonite sliding doors. There is a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Rosewood, Masonite

Danish Modern Rosewood Credenza
Danish Modern Rosewood Credenza
H 29.75 in W 72 in D 21 in
1950's Custom Made Mid-Century Modern Glass Door Mahogany Rosewood Credenza
By Brown Saltman, Jens Risom, Arne Vodder, Foster-McDavid
Located in Chattanooga, TN
restoration team married this top with a vintage rosewood base we had on hand. The rosewood base was
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Mahogany, Glass, Rosewood

Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Credenza By Ib-Kofod Larsen for Faarup
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Exceptional mid century Rosewood sliding door credenza or server by Ib-Kofod Larsen for Faarup
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Modern Rosewood Credenza
By O. Bank Larsen Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Denton, TX
Petit rosewood Danish Modern cabinet with two drawers over two doors perfect for entry way.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Rosewood, Oak

Danish Modern Rosewood Credenza
Danish Modern Rosewood Credenza
H 28.5 in W 43.25 in D 17.5 in
Danish Modern Rosewood Credenza Sideboard
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century, Danish modern, rosewood credenza sideboard features a rich tone and wonderful grain
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Rosewood

Danish Modern Rosewood Record Credenza
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century rosewood credenza was designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1960s. This
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

Helikon Rosewood Kneehole Credenza
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern kneehole credenza made by Helikon. Rosewood with decorative chrome detailing
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Vintage 1970s American Credenzas

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Chrome

Helikon Rosewood Kneehole Credenza
Helikon Rosewood Kneehole Credenza
H 29.5 in W 72 in D 20 in
Mcintosh Dunotter Credenza In Rosewood
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Scotland Designer: Val Rossi Manufacturer: A.H. McIntosh Era: 1960s Materials: Rosewood
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Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

Large Rosewood Credenza by Beithcraft
By Beithcraft
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Scotland Designer: Val Rossi Manufacturer: Beithcraft Era: 1960s Materials: Rosewood
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Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Danish Modern Rosewood Credenza
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish modern Rosewood credenza this beautiful credenza can be used as a cabinet or dresser. It
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Danish Modern Rosewood Credenza
Vintage Danish Modern Rosewood Credenza
H 30.5 in W 71 in D 18.5 in
Elegant Danish Brazilian Rosewood Credenza
Located in Oakland, CA
This Danish Credenza, designed and handcrafted in Denmark, 1952, is expertly handcrafted from
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

Elegant Danish Brazilian Rosewood Credenza
Elegant Danish Brazilian Rosewood Credenza
H 31.5 in W 82.75 in D 19.75 in
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

Materials

Rosewood

Bruno Hansen Danish Rosewood Credenza
Bruno Hansen Danish Rosewood Credenza
H 32 in W 74.88 in D 21.88 in
Mahogany Rosewood Harvey Probber Credenza
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pasadena, TX
Harvey Probber Fall River Mass 62" Harvey Probber Credenza Stunning credenza in a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

Mahogany Rosewood Harvey Probber Credenza
Mahogany Rosewood Harvey Probber Credenza
H 36.75 in W 62.5 in D 17.75 in
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

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Modern Danish Rosewood Credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning Mid-Century Modern Danish rosewood credenza. A unique dresser with sliding doors and 3
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Vintage 1970s Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Modern Danish Rosewood Credenza
Vintage Modern Danish Rosewood Credenza
H 30.5 in W 77.25 in D 19.25 in
IB Kofod Larsen Danish Rosewood Credenza
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid-century Rosewood credenza designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Denmark, 1955. This sideboard features
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

IB Kofod Larsen Danish Rosewood Credenza
IB Kofod Larsen Danish Rosewood Credenza
H 33.25 in W 94.5 in D 19.75 in
Italian Modern Console Credenza in Rosewood
Located in Berkeley, CA
This astounding Italian Mid-Century Modern console credenza offers a streamline silhouette with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Glass, Rosewood

1960s Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood Credenza
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Rosewood credenza designed by IB Kofod-Larsen for Faarup Mobelfabrik. Rare model. Circa 1960’s
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Rosewood and Chrome Credenza, 1960s
By Brueton
Located in Hamburg, PA
A gorgeous rosewood credenza or sideboard with a chrome base, made in Denmark, circa 1960s. This
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Chrome

Gorgeous Low Tambour Credenza in Rosewood
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Rosewood Measurements
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

Gorgeous Low Tambour Credenza in Rosewood
Gorgeous Low Tambour Credenza in Rosewood
H 31.5 in W 78.75 in D 19.75 in
Mid Century Dresser Credenza Lane Tower Suite
By Lane Furniture
Located in Baltimore, MD
An elegant dresser from the Lane furniture “tower suite”. This is a beautiful example of Mid
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Rosewood

Vintage Rosewood Mahogany Harvey Probber Credenza
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pasadena, TX
adjacent drawers with Rosewood pulls. Tapered legs. 62" Harvey Probber credenza also available Last
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Mahogany, Rosewood

Small Rosewood Credenza by Kai Winding
By Willy Beck, Kai Winding
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Kai Winding Manufacturer: Willy Beck Era: 1960s Materials: Rosewood
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-century Kai Winding Danish Rosewood Cabinet
By Kai Winding
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid-century Danish rosewood credenza designed by Kai Winding in 1958, Denmark. This finely crafted
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-century Kai Winding Danish Rosewood Cabinet
Mid-century Kai Winding Danish Rosewood Cabinet
H 27.75 in W 47.25 in D 16.75 in
Georg Petersens Denmark Rosewood Credenza, 1960s
By Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Danish modern design. Rosewood veneer with great tambour door design. Solid wood legs
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Rosewood

Mid Century Modern Peter Lovig Nielson Danish Sideboard Credenza
By Lovig Dansk
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Mid Century Modern Peter Lovig Nielson Danish Rosewood Sideboard Credenza. Top has glass doors to
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

Florence Knoll Marble-Top Rosewood Credenza
By Florence Knoll
Located in San Francisco, CA
Florence Knoll rosewood and marble two door credenza on a matte brush steel base. Rare smaller size
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Carrara Marble

Florence Knoll Marble-Top Rosewood Credenza
Florence Knoll Marble-Top Rosewood Credenza
H 25.25 in W 37.25 in D 18 in
Mid-century Omann Jun Danish Rosewood Cabinet
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik
Located in Oakland, CA
Brazilian rosewood cabinet designed by Omann Jun for Omann Jun Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1964. This
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Mid-20th Century Danish Credenzas

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Rosewood

Mid-century Omann Jun Danish Rosewood Cabinet
Mid-century Omann Jun Danish Rosewood Cabinet
H 31.5 in W 47.25 in D 17.75 in
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Mid Century Credenza Rosewood For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of mid century credenza rosewood on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, rosewood and metal, every piece of mid century credenza rosewood was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of mid century credenza rosewood you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of mid century credenza rosewood, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Florence Knoll, Knoll and Ib Kofod-Larsen each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of mid century credenza rosewood that is worth considering.

How Much is a Mid Century Credenza Rosewood?

Prices for a piece of mid century credenza rosewood can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $100 and can go as high as $55,271, while the average can fetch as much as $5,198.

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 credenzas for You

Antique and vintage credenzas can add an understated touch of grace to your home. These long and sophisticated cabinet-style pieces of furniture can serve a variety of purposes, and they look great too.

In Italy, the credenza was originally a small side table used in religious services. Appropriately, credere in Italian means “to believe.” Credenzas were a place to not only set the food ready for meals, they were also a place to test and taste prepared food for poison before a dish was served to a member of the ruling class. Later, credenza was used to describe a type of versatile narrow side table, typically used for serving food in the home. In form, a credenza has much in common with a sideboard — in fact, the terms credenza and sideboard are used almost interchangeably today.

Credenzas usually have short legs or no legs at all, and can feature drawers and cabinets. And all kinds of iterations of the credenza have seen the light of day over the years, from ornately carved walnut credenzas originating in 16th-century Tuscany to the wealth of Art Deco credenzas — with their polished surfaces and geometric patterns — to the array of innovative modernist interpretations that American furniture maker Milo Baughman created for Directional and Thayer Coggin.

The credenza’s blend of style and functionality led to its widespread use in the 20th century. Mid-century modern credenzas are particularly popular — take a look at Danish furniture designer Arne Vodder’s classic Model 29, for instance, with its reversible sliding doors and elegant drawer pulls. Hans Wegner, another Danish modernist, produced strikingly minimalist credenzas in the 1950s and ’60s, as did influential 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, new and vintage credenzas on 1stDibs to find the perfect fit for your home today.