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Mid Century Modern Walnut Extension Dining Room Table
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant black walnut dining table attributed to the Founders Furniture Company. In
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Credenza by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous vintage modern laquered dresser by Henredon featuring five drawers and two shelves behind
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Credenza ~ Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Modern credenza ~ Buffet will make the ideal choice for the contemporary and casual
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Oak

Mid-Century Modern Credenza ~ Buffet
Mid-Century Modern Credenza ~ Buffet
H 35 in W 78.5 in D 20.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Founders Dining Table W 2 Extensions
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Founders 108" dining table W 2 extensions. Offered is a Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Italian Credenza, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mid-Century Modern Italian credenza from the 1970s, adorned with a carrara marble top, is a
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Marble

Mid-Century Modern Italian Credenza, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Italian Credenza, 1970s
H 28.5 in W 99.7 in D 21.7 in
Minimalist Mid-Century Modern Style Credenza
By Jorge Elizondo
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Add a unique pattern to that blank spot with a cool Mid-Century Modern look. Cordia features four
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Steel

American Mid-Century Modern Credenza, circa 1979
Located in Chicago, IL
Matsuda in the late 1970s and this credenza, along with its matching Mid-Century Modern desk or dining
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Wood

Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Walnut Cabinet Credenza
By Jens Risom
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Two-door Mid-Century Modern cabinet by Jens Risom. Classic style of Risom where case appears to be
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Sideboard or Credenza by Founders
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
storage make this the perfect addition to dining room or office storage. Dove tail top drawers feature
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Chrome

Restored Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza: Elegance Reimagined
Located in Los Angeles, CA
striking addition to any room. Whether placed in a living room, dining area, or office, this mid-century
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Lacquer, Walnut, Wood

Mid-Century Credenza Dresser Cabinet
Located in Baltimore, MD
A gorgeous, mid-century, credenza, dresser. Minimalist Danish Modern inspired profile, with
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Walnut

Mid-Century Credenza Dresser Cabinet
Mid-Century Credenza Dresser Cabinet
H 32 in W 58 in D 19.5 in
Mid Century Modern Walnut Credenza Buffet by Cal Mode, c1960s
By Monteverdi-Young, Cal Mode
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Discover the epitome of mid-century elegance with this vintage walnut credenza, attributed to the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Walnut

Mid Century Faux Bamboo Credenza
By Hill Manufacturing
Located in Redding, CT
Mid Century faux bamboo credenza. Carved solid oak construction throughtout with a white laminate
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Laminate, Wood, Oak

Mid Century Faux Bamboo Credenza
Mid Century Faux Bamboo Credenza
H 30 in W 59 in D 15 in
Mid-Century Dyrlund Danish Teak Credenza
By Dyrlund
Located in Raleigh, NC
. A great size for a multitude of functions such as media, living or dining room.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Wood, Teak

Mid-Century Dyrlund Danish Teak Credenza
Mid-Century Dyrlund Danish Teak Credenza
H 30.5 in W 75 in D 19.5 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Rectangular Blue Lacquer and Parcel Gilt Credenza
Located in Firenze, IT
This Italian vintage Mid-Century Modern carved, lacquered and parcel giltwood credenza is an
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Metal

Mid Century Modern Teak Credenza by Axel Christiansen for ACO Møbler, c1960s
By Aco Møbler, Axel Christensen
Located in Chino Hills, CA
mid-century furnishings. Imagine it in a contemporary dining area, its surface adorned with a modern
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Pair of German Mid-Century Walnut Credenzas
Located in Norwalk, CT
Immerse yourself in the timeless allure of Mid-Century design with this exceptional pair of
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Walnut

Pair of German Mid-Century Walnut Credenzas
Pair of German Mid-Century Walnut Credenzas
H 25.5 in W 55.25 in D 17.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Solid Wood Oak Storage Credenza Cabinet with, Brass & Glass
By Esvee, Esvee
Located in Hyderabad, TG
it a fitting vessel for storage of precious dinnerware in your dining room or to store and display
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Brass

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

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Rosewood

Diamond Inlay Modern Credenza
Located in Westwood, NJ
storage, this credenza is perfect for keeping your dining essentials or multimedia devices neatly
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Metal

Diamond Inlay Modern Credenza
Diamond Inlay Modern Credenza
H 35 in W 70 in D 18 in
Modern Oak Handcrafted Credenza
By Mar Silver
Located in Westport, CT
pulls along with the beveled detail evoke a mid-century modern aesthetic. The smaller six foot credenza
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Walnut, Oak

Modern Oak Handcrafted Credenza
Modern Oak Handcrafted Credenza
H 36 in W 16 in D 96 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcase Shelf Wall Unit Credenza Cabinet- 2 pcs
By Arne Vodder, Lovig Dansk
Located in Madison, WI
Fantastic, minimalist Original Danish Teak Mid Century Credenza piece that is just the perfect size
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Wood, Teak

Credenza in Danish Modern Teak
Located in Kensington, MD
This compact Danish Modern credenza / sideboard with adjustable shelves and one felt-lined drawer
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Credenza in Danish Modern Teak
Credenza in Danish Modern Teak
H 27.75 in W 42.5 in D 17 in
Japanese-Inspired Oak Credenza and Dining Table by Colette Gueden, France, 1950s
By Colette Gueden
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Beautiful, minimalist chic dining table and credenza set. The top of the table and credenza end in
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Wood

Danish Modern Teak Credenza Bar Cabinet
By Arne Vodder
Located in Miami, FL
All original gorgeous Mid-Century Modern teak and maple cabinet from the 1960s. The vintage Danish
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Maple, Teak

Rosewood Credenza by Celina Decorações, Brazilian Mid-Century Design, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in New York, NY
the most known design and lifestyle magazines. The credenzas are traditionally used in the dining
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Rosewood

Mid Century Danish Teak Credenza with Shelving and Storage Drawer Denmark Design
By Arne Vodder, Gunni Omann, Henry Rosengren Hansen
Located in Basel, BS
Fantastic, minimalist Original Danish Teak Mid Century Credenza piece that is just the perfect size
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Restored 1960s Mid-Century Walnut Credenza with Black & White Lacquer Finish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
is beautiful. This Mid-Century Modern Credenza is more than just a piece of furniture; it's a
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Metal, Brass

Midcentury Danish Modern Rosewood Veneer Credenza / Cabinet / Sideboard
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a versatile piece! From dining to media, it could work any where! This is a midcentury
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Brass

Italian Midcentury Modern Mahogany and Rosewood Dining set, Osvaldo Borsani 1950
By Osvaldo Borsani, Atelier Borsani Varedo
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Italian Midcentury Modern Mahogany and Rosewood Dining set, Osvaldo Borsani for Atelier Borsani
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Brass

Midcentury Vintage Sculpted Walnut Credenza
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Endlessly interesting vintage Mid-Century Modern walnut credenza with fantastic sculpted details
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Wood, Walnut

Dunbar Credenza
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage modern Dunbar credenza features a lacquered hard wood base, spacious interior cabinets
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Wood

Dunbar Credenza
Dunbar Credenza
H 33 in W 66 in D 20.5 in
Bassett Modern Credenza Buffet Dresser in Medium Tone Finish & Brass Plate Pulls
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous modern almost Brutalist Bassett credenza or buffet comprised of a medium tone finished
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Credenzas

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Brass

Italian Dining Table in Brass and Laminate by Mario Sabot, 1980s
By Mario Sabot
Located in Milano, IT
disponibile a catalogo anche la credenza della stessa serie, anch'essa acquistabile separatamente.
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Brass

Midcentury Walnut Credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
grain pattern as well. Perfect for any dining room or side accent room. With sturdy construction, this
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Walnut

Midcentury Walnut Credenza
Midcentury Walnut Credenza
H 31 in W 78 in D 18 in
Italian mid-century modern wood and parchment highboard Palazzi dell'Arte, 1950s
By Palazzi dell’Arte Cantù
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern wood and parchment highboard Palazzi dell'Arte, 1950s High sideboard or
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Mirror, Wood, Parchment Paper

Milo Baughman Style Double Pedestal Olive Wood Cube Base Dining Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Milo Baughman Style double pedestal olive wood base dining table with thick glass top. We love the
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Chrome

Impressive 1950s Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar Large Dark Mahogany Dining Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
owner estate. Since it's not marked, but came from an original estate where all matching dining room
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Mahogany

1960s Mid-Century Modern Green Diamond Panel Cabinet in Lacquered Walnut
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Immerse yourself in the sophistication of the 1960s with our Mid-Century Modern Lacquer-Painted
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Brass

'Kang Tao' Bronze Dining Table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, c. 1965, Signed
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
incredible option for the most discriminating client or collector. Consider for a Mid-Century Modern, Modern
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Bronze, Pewter

Louis Vuitton Iron and Marble Dining or Center Table, 1930s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Culver City, CA
. This table would look excellent in any mid century modern, art deco, or contemporary environment. A
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables

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Marble, Iron

Midcentury Green Painted Credenza, circa 1960
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A midcentury light green painted credenza, circa 1960. The credenza has circular brass pulls with
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Wood

Wormley Designed Precedent Credenza by Drexel
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Impressive credenza, sideboard, server, designed by Edward Wormley, made by Drexel as part of the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Metal

Wormley Designed Precedent Credenza by Drexel
Wormley Designed Precedent Credenza by Drexel
H 32.5 in W 66.5 in D 20.25 in
Lacquered Sculptural Credenza Sideboard Server
Located in Dallas, TX
. Doors that open with a touch to reveal generous interior storage to keep dining essentials and even more
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Wood

Ebonized Dining Set in Olive Velvet by Edward Wormley, Dunbar, 1950's
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Culver City, CA
Wormley is considered one of the greatest mid century modern designers. This heirloom quality set
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Velvet, Mahogany

Midcentury Drexel "Profile" Credenza by John Van Koert
By John Van Koert
Located in Trenton, NJ
This striking midcentury credenza from John Van Koert for Drexel's "Profile" line features the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Wood

Original Domus Credenza by Michael van Beuren
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare original Domus Credenza by Michael Van Beuren in pine wood and with the
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Pine

Original Domus Credenza by Michael van Beuren
Original Domus Credenza by Michael van Beuren
H 31.5 in W 35.44 in D 17.33 in
Credenza, Unknown, Caviuna and Cane, c. 1955
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
, the credenza touches the ground with delicate pointy feet, fitting in both living and dining areas
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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
Monumental Sized Karl Springer Goatskin Credenza with COA
By Karl Springer
Located in Culver City, CA
that is just stunning. This dreamy credenza would be an impressive addition to any dining room, living
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Goatskin

Original Domus Credenza by Michael van Beuren
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare original Domus Credenza by Michael Van Beuren in pine wood and with the
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Pine

Original Domus Credenza by Michael van Beuren
Original Domus Credenza by Michael van Beuren
H 31.5 in W 35.44 in D 17.33 in
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Mahogany and White Cork Dining Set, Set of 5
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a timeless dining set designed by Paul Frankl for The Johnson
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Mahogany, Cork

Rare Vladimir Kagan Credenza, Vladimir Kagan Designs, 1970s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
any mid century modern, modern, or contemporary home. Along with some of the other true masters of
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Chrome

Original Domus Credenza by Michael Van Beuren
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare original Domus Credenza by Michael Van Beuren in pine wood and with the
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Pine

Original Domus Credenza by Michael Van Beuren
Original Domus Credenza by Michael Van Beuren
H 31.5 in W 35.44 in D 17.33 in
1960s Walnut Sculptured Front Credenza by Specialty Woodcraft
By Specialty Woodcraft
Located in Bensalem, PA
Handsome walnut credenza by specialty woodcraft circa 1960s featuring a unique sculpted front and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Walnut

Modernist Patchwork Burl Credenza By Paul Evans For Directional
By Paul Evans
Located in Brooklyn, NY
works equally as well as a dining room sideboard or living room credenza.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Steel

Pietro Contantini Postmodern Italian Maple Lacquer Credenza, Sideboard Cabinet
By Constantini
Located in Plainview, NY
sophistication and style to your dining room, living room or any space. Dimensions: 32” H x 74” W x 20” D
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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Credenzas

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Maple

Chinese Style Mahogany Credenza by Landstrom
By Landstrom Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Asia Modern sideboard manufactured by recognized furniture company Landstrom Furniture Corporation
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Credenzas

Vintage Restored Solid Maple Heywood Wakefield Wheat Credenza Buffet
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Versatility abounds with this Heywood Wakefield credenza. Buffet, media cabinet, or entryway
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Maple

Imbuia Credenza by Celina Decorações, Brazilian Midcentury Design, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in New York, NY
lifestyle magazines. The credenzas are traditionally used in the dining rooms for storage and displaying
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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
This Caviuna Credenza was designed by Martin Eisler (1913-1977) for Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Rosewood

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Midcentury Modern Dining Room Credenza For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal midcentury modern dining room credenza for your home. Each midcentury modern dining room credenza for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. If you’re shopping for a midcentury modern dining room credenza, we have 775 options in-stock, while there are 10 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the midcentury modern dining room credenza you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each midcentury modern dining room credenza bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Milo Baughman, Dunbar and Paul McCobb each produced at least one beautiful midcentury modern dining room credenza that is worth considering.

How Much is a Midcentury Modern Dining Room Credenza?

Prices for a midcentury modern dining room credenza start at $1 and top out at $85,000 with the average selling for $3,999.

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 storage-case-pieces 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.