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Place of Origin: Danish
Danish Mid Century, Classic Rectangular Sideboard in Oak, Kjærnulf Style, 1960s
By Arne Vodder, Hans J. Wegner, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
A spectacular brutalist sideboard in oak with brass fittings. Made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1960s. This piece is in a good vintage condition, with highlighted details such as ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Danish Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Børge Mogensen Teak Sideboard with China Legs of Oak Made for FDB Møbler 1950s
By FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish architect Børge Mogensen (1914-1972) sideboard with china legs and 2 doors, inside drawers and adjustable shelves.
The cabinet is made of teak outside, the frame and legs of ...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Metal
Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Media Credenza with Brushed Aluminum Drawer Pulls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century rosewood credenza with black lacquered top and complimenting brushed aluminum drawer pulls. This low credenza has three felt lined drawers next to double drop down storag...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Danish Credenzas
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Modern Teak Credenza Sideboard made in Denmark for Maurice Villency
By Maurice Villency
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Danish Modern credenza, sideboard, server. This server features two sliding doors, which open to open storage, flanked by a bank of four drawers. Made in Denmark for Maur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Danish Brutalist Oak Low Sideboard style of Henning Kjærnulf, 1970s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A Danish Mid-Century Modern low sideboard in Nordic oak, designed and crafted in Denmark. Often attributed to Henning (or Henry) Kjærnulf, this piece embodies Scandinavian Modern aes...
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1970s Brutalist Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Bernhard Pedersen & Son Mid Century Long Danish Rosewood Credenza Tambour doors
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Stunning Bernhard Pedersen & Son mid century long low Danish Rosewood credenza sideboard with 2 tambour sliding doors and 4 center drawers. This unit is designed with 2 adjustable sh...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Birch, Rosewood
Interform Style Mid Century Danish Rosewood Credenza
Located in Countryside, IL
Interform Style Mid Century Danish Rosewood Credenza
This credenza measures: 75.75 wide x 18.75 deep x 34.25 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Carlo Jensen Rosewood Credenza with Bi-Folding Door
By Carlo Jensen, Hundevad & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Birch, Rosewood
Expertly Restored - Hans J. Wegner RY-20 Teak Wood Credenza with Glass Doors
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans J. Wegner RY-20 Teak Credenza with Glass Doors for Ry Mobler
Manufacturer
Ry Mobler
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Transforming a piece of Mi...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Glass, Wood, Teak
Dyrlund Danish Rosewood Tambour Door Cabinet or Credenza Mid Century Modern
By Dyrlund
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A striking Danish Modern rosewood cabinet or credenza circa late 1970s or early 1980s. Features rich rosewood color and dramatic and active grain. Tablet-like legs support a cabinet ...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Side board by Henning Kjærnulf
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Striking highboard in oak with rich carved details. Attributed to Henry Kjærnulf.
Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism.
Probably m...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Oak
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Tambour-Door Teak Credenza by Svend A. Larsen
By Faarup Møbelfabrik, Svend Aage Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Arne Vodder Model-37 Tambour-Door Teak Credenza for Sibast
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
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. Manufacturers Label attached
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Danish Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
1950's Scandinavian Brazilian Rosewood Sideboard with Center Bar
By Bruno Hansen
Located in Oakland, CA
This handcrafted Danish sideboard from the 1950s is made of dark Brazilian rosewood with stunning grain patterns. The sliding doors open to reveal a center bar with an interior light...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Danish Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Expertly Restored - Axel Christiansen Teak Tambour-Door Credenza for Aco Mobler
By Aco Møbler, Axel Christiansen Odder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Wood, Teak
Mid century Danish Modern Dansk Lovig Teak Tambour Door Long Credenza
By Dansk, Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
This beautiful mid century Peter Løvig Nielsen teak long credenza with Tambour doors which open smoothly. This is a long beautiful credenza is made in Denmark by Dansk in 1969. Amazi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Danish Credenzas
Materials
Aluminum
1960s Vintage Danish Sideboard in Rosewood Design P. Hundevad
By Poul Hundevad, Hundevad & Co.
Located in None, IT
Sideboard sideboard in rosewood has two hinged doors with lock.
Design Poul Hundevad, 1960s.
Conditions: In good condition, it may show signs of wear given by time.
Dimensions: H...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Palisander
Danish Modern Peter J. Lassen Montana Modular Suspension Unit Mid-Century Modern
By Montana
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Danish modern 3 piece modular suspension credenza unit by Peter J. Lassen for Montana Mobler. This piece can by hung on the wall or stacked or placed on...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Danish Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Mid century brown oak Credenza by Ib Kofod-Larsen Faarup Møbelfabrik Model FA66
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Faarup Møbelfabrik
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century brown oak credenza by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Faarup Møbelfabrik Model FA66. Can be used as a credenza / sideboard / storage / media cabinet. Danish Modern design in complete...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Birch, Oak
Danish Modern Sideboard by Jacob Kjær, Denmark, 1940s
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Stockholm, SE
Grand sideboard by designer and cabinetmaker Jacob Kjær, made from mahogany with decorative round brass drawer handles. All of the drawers contain felted utensil racks for organizing...
Category
1940s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Mahogany
Expertly Restored - Carlo Jensen Teak Tambour-Door Credenza for Hundevad
By Carlo Jensen, Hundevad & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Wood, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Danish Sideboard in Teak from Axel Christensen Odder
By Axel Christiansen Odder, Axel Christensen
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 240x47x80 cm (Width x Depth x Height)
Dimensions: approx. 94.5 x 18.5 x 31.5 in
This Scandinavian design sideboard or TV console was manufactured in the 1950s by Axel Ch...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Arne Vodder for Sibast 75" Tambour Door Credenza/Cabinet in Teak Made in Denmark
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Danish icon Arne Vodder, this wonderful cabinet was produced by Sibast, the producer of some of the most iconic pieces ever made, such as the Bovirke Chaise. This cabinet...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Danish MCM Tambor Roll Front Teak Credenza Cabinet Kai Kristiansen Feldballes
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Portland, OR
A good diminuitive tambor roll front Danish Mid Century Modern teak cabinet/credenza, circa 1960, by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik.
The cabinet is of diminuitive form and has twin tambor roll-front doors, enclosing four storage areas, the cabinet is raised on circular tapered legs.
The cabinet is made from figured grain teak and is in excellent condition, this elegant & classic MCM cabinet...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Tambour Door Credenza in Teak by Bernhard Pedersen
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Bernhard Pedersen
Manufacturer: Bernhard Pedersen + Søn
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 82.5″ wide x 20″ deep x 31.5″ tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Mid century danish modern low wide Teak Dresser credenza 4-Drawer
By Kibaek Mobelfabrik
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century low wide Kibaek Mobelfabrik teak tabour door credenza or dresser. This credenza has 1 drawer and 2 shelves on left and on the right is 3 drawers behind the tambour slidin...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian modern danish teak 4 door credenza
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Scandinavian Danish Modern teak credenza on a plinth base with four doors which open to three cabinets with adjustable shelving beside a cabinet with three small drawers over two la...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Svend A. Larsen Tambour-Door Teak Credenza for Faarup Møbelfabrik
By Faarup Møbelfabrik, Svend Aage Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Wood, Teak
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 book-matched rosewood with four cabinet doors below four drawers. Upon opening, the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Danish Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Mid century Danish Modern Long Teak Credenza with Tambour Doors Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Stunning teak long mid-century Danish modern teak with (2) Tambour doors credenza sideboard by Kofod Larsen. Beautiful Pair of tambour doors reveal (3) adjustable Shelves and (1) felt lined drawer...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Wood, Teak
Scandinavian Mid Century Danish Modern light oak 4 drawer 2 door credenza
By Arne Vodder
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Scandinavian Mid Century Danish Modern light oak 4 drawer 2 door credenza. Beautiful sideboard in light oak that has (4) drawer and (2) sliding doors with 2 adjustable shelves. Inter...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Oak, Teak
Large Scale Teak Danish Modern Credenza by Gunni Omann
By Axel Christiansen Odder, Gunni Omann
Located in Fulton, CA
Exceptional, over-sized teak Danish Modern credenza designed by Gunni Ohmann. Denmark, circa. 1960'[s. Features 4 sliding doors with sculpted teak pulls. Notice that the sculptural p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Rosewood credenza sideboard, Danish 1970s from Skovby
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Skovby furniture is renowned for its high quality. Recently, it has gained more recognition for its design and style, emerging from the shadows of top Danish mid-century modern desig...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Sideboard, 1960s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern Low Rosewood sideboard, 1960s
Beautiful Danish Modern low sideboard in minimalistic style attributed to Danish designer Arne Vodder for Sibast.
Front with...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Midcentury Danish Modern oak Sliding Door Credenza Sideboard on Tapered Legs
By Arne Vodder
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury Danish modern oak sliding door credenza. Has 2 front sliding doors with rounded carved teak handles. Has 2 adjustable or removable shelves w/pins. Labeled Danish Control i...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Birch, Oak
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Gunni Omann 94 inch Credenza with 4 Drawers
By Arne Vodder, Gunni Omann
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Danish modern Teak gunni omann long credenza. Has 4 drawers with felt inside and 3 sliding doors. Plenty of storage room inside this 94" long Credenza. Has pin holes for ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Pair of Mid century modern teak tabour door Credenzas by Hans Wegner
By George Tanier, Hans J. Wegner
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Beautiful Danish dark teak tabour door credenzas designed by Hans J. Wegner Circa 1960. One credenza has 2 birch adjustable shelves that are removable the other has 6 birch d...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak, Birch
Mid century danish modern tall wide credenza with bookcase shelf unit
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century danish modern tall wide rosewood credenza with bookcase has Key. Lower (3) door credenza with (4) drawers the other side has adjustable shelves. The top tall wall unit bo...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Dyrlund Mid Century Danish Teak Tambour Door Credenza
By Dyrlund
Located in Countryside, IL
Dyrlund Mid Century Danish Teak Tambour Door Credenza
This credenza measures: 74 wide x 19 deep x 30.5 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vinta...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Rare Arne Vodder Danish Teak Credenza
By Arne Vodder
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare and unusual Danish teak credenza designed by Arne Vodder and manufactured by Sibast, ca' 1960. Featuring reversable sliding door, finished back, sculpted and raised back edge ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
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 sideboard features a pair of sliding doors, each with a sculpted teak handle, openi...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Maple, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Teak Tambour Credenza
By Jesper International
Located in Trenton, NJ
This Vintage Teak Office Credenza is a sophisticated blend of Scandinavian modern design and timeless elegance, crafted with exquisite teak finish. This vintage office credenza...
Category
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Rosewood Tambour Door Credenza by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Denton, TX
Rare Danish modern rosewood tambour door credenza with center dovetailed drawer section and adjustable shelf on each side.
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Modern Danish Credenzas
Materials
Mahogany, Oak, Rosewood
Danish Mid Century Modern Teak 6 Drawers Dresser Credenza Recessed Pulls MINT!
By Torring Mobelfabrik, George Tanier
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern Teak 6 Drawers Dresser Credenza Recessed Pulls MINT!
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Expertly Restored -Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenza by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad
By Hundevad & Co., Carlo Jensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish Modern credenza designed by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad Co. in Denmark circa 1960’s. This compact credenza includes tapered solid teak wood legs and two doors with a vintage key...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Birch, Teak
Stunning 1970’s Poul Norreklit for Georg Petersens Rosewood Credenza
By Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik, Poul Nørreklit
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A stunning rosewood credenza designed by Poul Norreklit for Georg Petersens of Denmark. In original finish. Four drawers with two drop down fronts and two swing open fronts. One ha...
Category
1970s Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Mid Century Danish Modern Credenza or Cabinet in Cherry Wood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A funky sideboard cabinet from Denmark circa 1990's. It features beautiful light cherry construction. Nice clean condition.
Category
1990s Scandinavian Modern Danish Credenzas
Materials
Cherry
Mid Century Teak Storage Cabinet or Small Credenza by HG Furniture, Denmark
By HG Furniture
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Authentic midcentury teak cabinet or small credenza by HG Furniture, Denmark. Two sliding doors with adjustable shelves. Beautiful condition with very minor surface scratches, minor ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Arne Vodder for Sibast Mid Century Rosewood Credenza
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Vodder for Sibast Mid Century Rosewood Credenza
This credenza measures: 71.75 wide x 19.5 deep x 29.75 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored ...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Hans Wegner Johannes Hansen Teak Floating Cabinet with Brass Pulls
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hans J. Wegner floating cabinet or chest, designed for Johannes Hansen. Beautifully constructed from rich old-growth teak, this cabinet features two banks of drawers, with a total of...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Danish Design Small Rosewood Sideboard, 1960s
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Danish design sideboard
Rosewood anybody?! This sideboard is made by the subtle drawing and warm color of the rosewood. Finished in a beautiful rosewood veneer this cabinet comes wit...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Teak Sideboard No. 42 by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad & Co, 1960s
By Hundevad & Co., Carlo Jensen
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Danish Design sideboard
Designed by Carlo Jensen and made by Hundevad & Co. This sideboard is truly a classic design. Finished in a beautiful teak veneer this cabinet comes with grea...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Bruno Hansen Danish Rosewood Credenza
By Bruno Hansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Finely crafted Brazilian rosewood credenza attributed to Bruno Hansen, Denmark, 1955. Features beveled edges, mitered corners, and stunning book-matched grain patterns across the fro...
Category
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Greta Magnusson Grossman Series 62 Six-Drawer Dresser
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Greta Magnusson Grossman Series 62 six-drawer dresser. Designed by Grossman in 1952, but named the 62 dresser as it was deemed to be ten years ahead of its ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Danish Credenzas
Materials
Steel
Hans J. Wegner "President" Brazilian Rosewood Tambour-Door Credenza
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of the most sought after credenzas from Denmark is this iconic "President" model designed by architect Hans J. Wegner in collaboration with the famous workshop of Ry Møbler in 19...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Steel
Skovby Mid Century Danish Rosewood Credenza Bar Cabinet
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Countryside, IL
Skovby Mid Century Danish Rosewood Credenza Bar Cabinet
This credenza measures: 40.5 wide x 19 deep x 32.5 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored v...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Tambour Doors Long Dresser Credenza by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Teak Danish Mid-Century Modern tambour doors credenza dresser.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Danish Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Credenzas for Sale: Shop Teak Credenzas, Hans Wegner Credenzas and Arne Vodder Credenzas on 1stDibs
Shopping for a vintage Danish credenza?
Credenzas, which were initially used in Italy during the medieval era as a small side table in religious services, usually have short legs or no legs at all, and can feature drawers and cabinets. This popular type of case furniture is a long and sophisticated cabinet-style piece that can serve a variety of purposes, and they look great too. All kinds of iterations of the credenza have seen the light of day over the years.
In form, a credenza has much in common with a sideboard — in fact, the terms credenza and sideboard are used almost interchangeably today (and like credenzas, vintage Danish sideboards can add an understated touch of grace to your home).
The credenza’s blend of style and functionality led to its widespread use in the 20th century. Mid-century modern credenzas are particularly popular — take a look at Danish furniture designer Arne Vodder’s classic Model 29, for instance, with its reversible sliding doors and elegant drawer pulls. Hans Wegner, another prolific Danish modernist, produced strikingly minimalist credenzas in the 1950s and ’60s.
While the likes of Ib Kofod-Larsen and Ole Wanscher created understated credenzas in rosewood, in the postwar years, Danish cabinetmakers and furniture designers also worked frequently with teak.
Knoll luminary Jens Risom, for example, relied on teak. Grete Jalk is known for her pared-back, expressive designs, which touted fluid forms and were made of alluring woods such as teak. Appreciated for its dense grain and rich luster, old-growth teak was a sought-after material among mid-century modernists. Danish designers, and Scandinavians in general, harvested teak as much as they liked. This enhanced their pieces’ handcrafted look and came to define the timeless simple shapes of mid-century modern design.
In its heyday, Danish teak credenzas and other pieces of Danish teak furniture were so popular most of the larger cities in Canada imported and sold them. While America embraced mass-produced design by the likes of Herman Miller and Charles and Ray Eames, Scandinavian manufacturers held fast to their handmade traditions, as seen in Danish modern credenzas and other Scandi pieces from the 1950s and ’60s. In the postwar era American tastemakers really sold the citizenry on the “Scandinavian dream,” suggesting that, like us, the inhabitants of the Nordic nations valued home, hearth, family and good craftsmanship and design, as well as democracy.
The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.
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