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Outstanding John Widdicomb Brutalist Credenza Mid-Century Modern
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Outstanding John Widdicomb brutalist front walnut credenza. We just love the spectacular star
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Brass

Mid 20th Century Vintage John Widdicomb Gilt Tipped Credenza
By John Widdicomb
Located in west palm beach, FL
A sensational vintage MCM credenza. Made by the iconic John Widdicomb and tagged inside the drawer
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Brass

Magnificent Hermes Orange Widdicomb Credenza Asian Brass Mid-Century Modern
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent Hermes orange lacquered John Widdicomb credenza buffet. We love the Asian Campaign
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lowboy Dresser or Credenza, Signed
By John Widdicomb
Located in Plainview, NY
A rare John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern low boy large dresser or credenza. Crafted with precision
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Marvelous John Widdicomb French Regency Louis XVI style Credenza Mid-Century
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style credenza by John Widdicomb, circa 1960s. We love the ‘Mob
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Mario Buatta for John Widdicomb Mid Century Chinoiserie Credenza
By Mario Buatta, John Widdicomb
Located in Countryside, IL
Mario Buatta for John Widdicomb Mid Century Chinoiserie Credenza This credenza measures: 48 wide x
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal

Mario Buatta for John Widdicomb Mid Century Chinoiserie Credenza
By Mario Buatta, John Widdicomb
Located in Countryside, IL
Mario Buatta for John Widdicomb Mid Century Chinoiserie Credenza This credenza measures: 76.5 wide
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Metal

Asian Influenced Mid Century Credenza by John Widdicomb Espresso Brown Gold Trim
By John Widdicomb
Located in Atlanta, GA
Asian Influenced Mid Century Credenza, designed for the John Widdicomb Company, American, circa
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Metal, Brass

Gibbings Widdicomb Mid Century Modern Dresser Credenza Light Walnut
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice super clean original condition Gibbings dresser for Widdicomb.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Pewter

John Widdicomb Oriental Three Doors Credenza or Dresser
By John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice John Widdicomb oriental server.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

John Widdicomb Mid-century Modern Caned Top Dale Ford
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
direction create a clean and striking cabinet from the high end furniture maker John Widdicomb. The cane
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Cane

Widdicomb Tambour Doors Compartment Console Server Credenza Cabinet Sideboard
By John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Widdicomb tambour doors compartment console server credenza cabinet sideboard on brass cone shape
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

John Widdicomb Mahogany Gold Gilt 3 Drawer Mediterranean Petite Credenza
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely John Widdicomb mahogany gold gilt 3 drawer/2 doors Mediterranean style petite credenza. Item
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Wood

Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century Walnut Cane and Brass Credenza
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Countryside, IL
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century Walnut Cane and Brass Credenza This credenza measures
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Two Modern T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Credenzas
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Iconic mid-century modern! This set of two from Widdicomb's "Modern Originals", designed by T.H
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Credenza for Widdicomb in Blue Lacquer with Nickel Pulls
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Mid Century Modern blue lacquered Credenza designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb in the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Nickel

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Two-Door Walnut Midcentury Credenza
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Toledo, OH
Two-door Mid-Century Modern credenza by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Made from walnut and
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Mid-20th Century North American Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Wonderful Hermes Orange T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Widdicomb Credenza Midcentury
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful credenza designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb, circa 1950s. It has a low
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Mahogany Cabinet by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Dorchester, MA
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings designed this handsome mahogany cabinet for the Widdicomb Furniture Company
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Mahogany

Robsjohn Gibbings Widdicomb Ebonized Black Lacquer 6 Drawers Dresser Sharp Mint!
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Robsjohn Gibbings Widdicomb ebonized black lacquer 6 drawers dresser sharp mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Wonderful Walnut 6 Drawer Dresser by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Wonderful blonde maple 6 drawer dresser credenza or sideboard by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Maple

Wonderful Walnut 6 Drawer Dresser by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Wonderful walnut 6 drawer walnut dresser credenza or sideboard by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Walnut

Wonderful Maple 4 Drawer Tall Dresser by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Wonderful blonde maple 4 drawer tall dresser by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb - Great
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Maple

1940s T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings 2 Part Credenza and Glass Top Cabinet
By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Monrovia, CA
Credenza With 3 Pull Out Doors With Ample Shelved Storage. Brass Pulls. John Widdicomb. Again, This Is A
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Cerused White Wash Oak Drop Front Secretary Desk Bookcase Credenza
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Multi use limed oak credenza with built in drop front secretary. Beautiful large and heavy circular
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Oak

John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Dresser or Credenza, Newly Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern ten-drawer dresser or credenza By John Widdicomb USA, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Mahogany

Amazing Midcentury Paul McCobb H Sacks & Sons 14-Drawer Walnut Dresser Credenza
By H Sacks & Sons, Paul McCobb, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Rare midcentury American designer Paul McCobb walnut 14-drawer dresser credenza #8053. Original
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Burl Walnut John Widdicomb 9 Drawers Long Dresser Credenza
By Dale Ford, John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Burl Walnut John Widdicomb 9 Drawers Long Dresser Credenza MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

50s John Widdicomb Walnut Credenza with Hutch
By John Widdicomb
Located in Hartville, OH
Magnificent John Widdicomb Burled Walnut Credenza and Hutch, circa 1950s this piece is absolutely
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Stunning Hobey Helen Baker Asian Modern Walnut Credenza Midcentury
By Hobey Helen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
On par with Dunbar, Widdicomb and Wormley, this rare walnut, Hobey Helen Baker credenza boasts a
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Metal

American Walnut long Dresser w/ Rolled Edges Curved Front Dresser Brass Pulls
By John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
American Walnut long Dresser w/ Rolled Edges Curved Front Dresser Brass Pulls
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Dresser, Newly Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign nine-drawer long dresser or credenza
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

John Widdicomb Midcentury Hollywood Regency Triple Dresser or Credenza, 1970s
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency triple dresser or credenza By John Widdicomb
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Amazing Midcentury Paul McCobb H Sacks & Sons 9-Drawer Tall Walnut Dresser
By H Sacks & Sons, Widdicomb Furniture Co., Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
shelves. Very unique wardrobe and design by Paul McCobb for Widdicomb / H. Sacks & Sons, Brookline Mass
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Brass

1970's Vintage Signed John Widdicomb Buffet/ Sideboard/ Credenza/ Dry Bar
By John Widdicomb
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Beautiful Vintage 1970's Buffet/ Sideboard/ Credenza Signed by John Widdicomb. This buffet commands
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Buffets

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Wood

Widdicomb Faux Finish 3 Drawer Long Sofa Console Table Credenza W/ Shelf Mint!
By John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Widdicomb Faux Finish 3 Drawer Long Sofa Console Table Credenza Shelf MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

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Walnut

George Nakashima for Widdicomb Long Dresser Credenza Cabinet Burl Sliding Doors
By George Nakashima, John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
George Nakashima for widdicomb long dresser credenza cabinet burl sliding doors mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Burl

Long 9 Beveled Front Drawers Dresser Credenza by Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern extra long 9 beveled drawers oak interior dresser credenza.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Original T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Rectilinear Cabinet Credenza for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Rare cabinet by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Signed with label on drawer. The doors have a
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Brass

20th Century Provincial Style Double Dresser and Pair of Mirrors by Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in Southampton, NY
French Provincial style bedroom Credenza set with double mirrors by John Widdicomb, marked with
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Gibbings Widdicomb 3 Doors Compartment Long Credenza Dresser Tapered Legs Mint
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Gibbings Widdicomb 3 doors compartment long credenza dresser cabinet tapered legs mint.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Refinished Dresser / Credenza 1950s, Signed
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
designer project. This Mid-Century Modern collectors item is an apt representation of the period where
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

'Ming' Sideboard / Credenza by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
an apt representation of the period where Streamlined Moderne was moving into Mid-Century Modern and
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

John Widdicomb Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Dresser, Newly Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign nine-drawer long dresser or credenza
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV White Lacquered Dresser, Refinished
By Ralph Widdicomb, John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style six-drawer dresser or credenza Designed by Ralph
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Dressers

Materials

Brass

T H Robsjohn Gibbings Widdicomb Modern MCM Maple and Brass Credenza with Hutch
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Countryside, IL
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Modern Mid Century Maple and Brass Credenza with Hutch The
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Brass

John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV White Lacquered Dresser, Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style nine-drawer dresser or credenza By John
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Dressers

Materials

Brass

John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Wood Dresser, Newly Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style twelve-drawer dresser or credenza By John
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Dressers

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Ming Sideboard by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted honey toned mahogany three door Ming sideboard or credenza , to each side door
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Dale Ford Walnut and Cane Sideboard by John Widdicomb
By Dale Ford, John Widdicomb
Located in Chicago, IL
used as credenza. From designer Dale Ford's contribution to Widdicomb's Mid-Century Modern collection.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Sideboards

Materials

Brass

George Nakashima Widdicomb Model 205 MCM Walnut and Carpathian Elm Sideboard
By George Nakashima, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nakashima for Widdicomb Model 205 Mid Century Walnut and Carpathian Elm Sideboard Credenza
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Elm, Walnut

Pair of Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb 3 Drawer Chests
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of American classical modern chests of drawers designed by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Sleek Restored Modern Buffet or Credenza in Walnut by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning example of a rare multipurpose case piece by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, circa
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Walnut

Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Walnut Dresser with Brass Legs, Newly Refinished
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern six-drawer long dresser or credenza By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Light American Walnut 4 Doors Credenza Dresser Cabinet
Located in Rockaway, NJ
walnut midcentury dresser in Gibbings Widdicomb style. Beautiful exposed tapered dowel legs.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Six Drawer Teak Chest/Dresser by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in San Francisco, CA
Great six drawer double dresser/credenza designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Furniture
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Widdicomb High Double Dresser
By Tommi Parzinger, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Rare Widdicomb double dresser credenza. Solid brass pulls, dark chocolate finish, bracket shape
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Widdicomb High Double Dresser
Widdicomb High Double Dresser
H 45 in W 70 in D 21 in
Coveted Pair of Saffron Walnut Commodes by T H Robsjohn-Gibbings, dated 1950
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
designed by T H Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, circa 1950. Seldom are these chests available for sale and
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Credenza
By John Widdicomb
Located in Morgan, UT
Widdicomb Furniture Asian inspired black lacquered credenza John Widdicomb Furniture, USA, 1980s
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Robsjohn-Ggibbings for Widdicomb Credenza
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Baltimore, MD
Wonderful Robsjohn-Ggibbings for Widdicomb Credenza. Solid Walnut construction. Nice lines with bow
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Nickel

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Mid Century Widdicomb Credenza For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century widdicomb credenza for your home. Each mid century widdicomb credenza for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and metal. Your living room may not be complete without a mid century widdicomb credenza — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A mid century widdicomb credenza made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and Widdicomb Furniture Co. each produced at least one beautiful mid century widdicomb credenza that is worth considering.

How Much is a Mid Century Widdicomb Credenza?

A mid century widdicomb credenza can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,600, while the lowest priced sells for $1,500 and the highest can go for as much as $12,500.

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.