Credenzas
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Pine
Mid-19th Century Italian French Provincial Antique Credenzas
Metal
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Nutwood, Teak
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Oak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Bamboo, Cane
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Chrome
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Oak, Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Credenzas
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Credenzas
Paint, Walnut, Epoxy Resin
2010s Italian Credenzas
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Credenzas
Wood, Beech, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Maple, Wicker, Cane
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Credenzas
Onyx, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Credenzas
Onyx, Granite, Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Modern Credenzas
Marble, Metal
1970s Italian Brutalist Vintage Credenzas
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Ash
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Credenzas
Marble, Brass
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
2010s American Credenzas
Wood
2010s Italian Credenzas
Iron
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Maple, Walnut
2010s Italian Credenzas
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Brass, Gold Leaf
2010s American Other Credenzas
Metal
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Maple
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Marble
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Travertine, Brass
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Pearwood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary South African Credenzas
Lacquer
Early 20th Century Italian Credenzas
Walnut
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood, Teak
1970s American Chinese Chippendale Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1970s French Space Age Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Mirror, Teak
Early 20th Century American Rustic Credenzas
Oak
Vintage, New and Antique Credenzas
Antique and vintage credenzas can add an understated touch of grace to your home. These long and sophisticated cabinet-style pieces of furniture can serve a variety of purposes, and they look great too.
In Italy, the credenza was originally a small side table used in religious services. Appropriately, credere in Italian means “to believe.” Credenzas were a place to not only set the food ready for meals, they were also a place to test and taste prepared food for poison before a dish was served to a member of the ruling class. Later, credenza was used to describe a type of versatile narrow side table, typically used for serving food in the home. In form, a credenza has much in common with a sideboard — in fact, the terms credenza and sideboard are used almost interchangeably today.
Credenzas usually have short legs or no legs at all, and can feature drawers and cabinets. And all kinds of iterations of the credenza have seen the light of day over the years, from ornately carved walnut credenzas originating in 16th-century Tuscany to the wealth of Art Deco credenzas — with their polished surfaces and geometric patterns — to the array of innovative modernist interpretations that American furniture maker Milo Baughman created for Directional and Thayer Coggin.
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 Danish modernist, produced strikingly minimalist credenzas in the 1950s and ’60s, as did influential designer Florence Knoll. Designers continue to explore new and exciting ways to update this long-loved furnishing.
Owing to its versatility and familiar low-profile form, the credenza remains popular in contemporary homes. Unlike many larger case pieces, credenzas can be placed under windows and in irregularly shaped rooms, such as foyers and entryways. This renders it a useful storage solution. In living rooms, for example, a credenza can be a sleek media console topped with plants and the rare art monographs you’ve been planning to show off. In homes with open floor plans, a credenza can help define multiple living spaces, making it ideal for loft apartments.
Browse a variety of antique, new and vintage credenzas on 1stDibs to find the perfect fit for your home today.