Mars Built
Reference Credenza
Reference Credenza
A Place for Sound to Live
The Reference Credenza is designed to house the tools of listening and making music within a single, composed form. It brings together studio function and home presence — supporting sound without overpowering the room.
Built as both furniture and system, it provides a calm, grounded foundation for keyboards, synthesizers, hi-fi equipment, and records, allowing each element to exist with clarity and intention.
Designed for Listening and Use
The layout of the Reference Credenza is guided by real workflows.
Open shelving and dedicated compartments create space for audio equipment and vinyl while maintaining visual balance and ease of access. Proportions are carefully considered to support both active use and quiet listening, whether placed in a studio, living space, or hybrid environment.
Nothing is hidden unnecessarily. Nothing is ornamental.
Form, Material, and Presence
Crafted from hand-selected, grain-matched solid wood, the Reference Credenza carries the warmth and permanence of a long-term piece. Its structure is built to support weight, vibration, and time, while its surfaces are shaped for daily interaction.
The form is minimal but not cold — designed to sit comfortably alongside instruments, speakers, and systems, while remaining unmistakably furniture.
The Reference Credenza is a place to listen, collect, and live with sound — where music becomes part of the room, not an afterthought.
Configured for the System
The Reference Credenza is a commissioned piece, designed in response to the space, equipment, and listening environment it supports.
Shown here are several built examples — each shaped by different systems, room constraints, and use cases, while maintaining the same core design language.
No two are identical. All are guided by the same principles.
Suggested Timbers
Walnut
Maple
White Oak
Ash
Cherry
Features
Three compartments for shelving or vinyl storage
Solid hardwood sliding doors
Pull out turntable shelf
Pull out shelf for a digital keyboard, synth, or midi controller
Sheet music grooves and panel
Cable managment
Dimensions
Dimensions are customizable
Width 76” x Height 32” x Depth 21”
Finish
Best in class hard wax oil with a satin sheen
Shipping
White Gove
Customization
Each piece is built to order, with pricing dependent on size, materials, and configuration.
We’re happy to discuss details and provide a clear quote.
Contact us to discuss your project
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