
16 Midcentury Modern Credenzas and Sideboards for Stylishly Stashing Away Clutter
No matter what kind of chaos you find within its drawers, the credenza is one piece of furniture that always looks effortlessly cool from the outside.
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Wrangle your decor in an elegant way with any one of these midcentury–inspired credenzas and sideboards.
After studying at the famous Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen and working for architect Vilhelm Lauritzen, Finn Juhl set up his own design office in 1945.
Born in the city of San Sebastián, Spanish designer Ibon Arrizabalaga studied industrial design in Barcelona before starting his career in the automotive industry. Five years later, he quickly switched gears, so to speak, and began designing modern furniture.
Elegantly designed and expertly crafted Industry West's new Cane Collection is the answer to all of your furniture dreams.
The Shale 4 Drawer/1 Door Credenza exudes clean modern design on many levels, down to the details. A solid wood ash top, legs and door/drawer fronts are complemented by full grain leather pulls, adding storage panache and practicality to the living room, dining room, or home office.
This is NOT your grandma's credenza. It's better. Much better. Our Classic Credenza may look like an iconic mid-century piece, but this one is equipped with the modern conveniences you expect from media storage.
A stunner from every angle! Transform the aesthetics of your office with the Five-Drawer Credenza by Knoll. It features four box drawers with removable partitions and a full-extension file drawer for storage convenience. Dual metal bars in the file extension drawer are perfect for hanging files.
The Blackbird Collection, designed by Alain van Havre, joins opposing elements by combining soft round legs and eye-catching graphic lines into light and airy designs. The play on contrasts continues with an elegant black frame placed against natural oak, giving the collection a distinct look.
Founded in 1947, the Spanish company Treku specializes in sleek storage units that combine modern and traditional design details. The Aura Credenza (2011) is an eye-pleasing two-tone storage solution that combines the beauty of clean lines with the durability of fine craftsmanship.
Designer Nathan Yong creates pieces that project quiet elegance, for which he credits hectic city living. “My work is a reflection of my yearning for nature in this concrete jungle,” he says. The Line Collection (2012) is distinguished by horizontal lines that lend a sense of restfulness.
Disparate materials brought together. The Clad 2 Credenza from Blu Dot pairs beautiful, warm wood with the cold, smooth toughness of steel to provide an intriguing and appealing design.
The USM Haller Collection, including the the USM Haller Open Storage Credenza, (1961), is crafted with precision. Designed by Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer, the modular furniture collection is constructed of steel and built to last for generations.
Based in Brooklyn, Egg Collective was founded in 2011 by designers Stephanie Beamer, Crystal Ellis and Hillary Petrie. The trio produces furniture, lighting and accessories that evoke their own personal histories and draw upon memories of families and friends.
Scandinavian design language meets cutting-edge 3-D molding technology in the Edel Credenza (2018). Easy-to-live-with forms speak quietly but offer hidden delights in use. “We made Edel attractive,” explain the designers, “but the love for it comes when you start interacting with it. When you see...
Reflect sideboard by Muuto was inspired by the natural light of Scandinavia. The name Reflect comes from the curves and unique thicknesses of the corners that play with reflections of light in a distinctive manner. Reflect sideboard is made of warm, natural oak and it has two doors and two drawers.
Store records, books, plants and more with this low credenza from our Amelia collection. So sleek with rustic appeal courtesy of the natural mango wood grain. Low design features 3 partitioned compartments and standing construction. Assembly required. UO exclusive.
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