Warren Platner for Lehigh Leopold Rosewood and Leather-Top Credenza: Identification & Value

The Warren Platner for Lehigh Leopold Rosewood and Leather-Top Credenza is a mid-century modern credenza. It is typically made from rosewood and leather.

Design is attributed to Warren Platner. It was manufactured by Lehigh Leopold.

Material clues include rosewood and leather, which can help confirm the piece. Where present, maker labels, stamps, or tags from Lehigh Leopold are a strong confirmation. Check drawer interiors, backs, and undersides.

In our own transaction history we have handled one example of this piece, so what follows is our experience, not a market-wide appraisal. As restored retail, results were in the range of about $13,600–$18,400. A fast, as-is dealer offer for a comparable piece typically sits well below that, nearer $4,500 — the gap reflects restoration value-add and the speed of a quick sale. Condition, originality, and restoration quality move these figures substantially.

Typical materials include rosewood and leather. Original finishes and refinished surfaces both appear in the market; refinishing can affect value.

Commonly measures approximately 110in wide, 22in deep, and 29in high. Dimensions can vary slightly across production runs and configurations.

Demand is generally driven by attribution to Warren Platner and Lehigh Leopold manufacture, along with condition and originality. Refinishing, replaced hardware, and structural repairs tend to reduce desirability.

The Warren Platner for Lehigh Leopold Rosewood and Leather-Top Credenza is one we've handled ourselves — Warren Platner's work is a steady part of what comes through our doors. Rosewood examples draw the most attention and tend to sit at the top of what this form brings. The low, wall-length proportion is the draw here — it's the shape buyers picture under a television or in a dining room. Interest tends to come fast on these when the condition is honest.

In curated retail, comparable pieces have taken around 42 days to sell on average. A quick dealer sale typically closes in days to a couple of weeks. Local marketplaces (Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist) usually take weeks to months. Curated ecommerce (1stDibs, Chairish) can take weeks to a year or more. Price, presentation, location, and demand all affect speed.

Originality is a major factor for this piece. Veneer chips, water rings, and sun fading are common on examples of this era. Veneered surfaces should be inspected for lifting or prior refinishing. Replacement hardware and reupholstery are common and can affect value versus an all-original example.