Credenzas
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood, Teak
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Credenzas
Stainless Steel
2010s Egyptian Credenzas
Oak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood, Teak
1970s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1910s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Credenzas
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Wood
19th Century English Antique Credenzas
Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Carrara Marble
Late 17th Century Italian Other Antique Credenzas
Nutwood
1970s Italian Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1950s French Vintage Credenzas
Wrought Iron
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1650s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Credenzas
Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
1970s French Vintage Credenzas
Bamboo, Rattan
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Mahogany
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary South African Credenzas
Steel
1910s Polish Art Nouveau Vintage Credenzas
Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary South African Credenzas
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary South African Credenzas
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary South African Credenzas
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary South African Credenzas
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary South African Credenzas
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary South African Credenzas
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary South African Credenzas
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary South African Credenzas
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary South African Credenzas
Steel
19th Century Italian Antique Credenzas
Walnut
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Glass, Wood, Teak
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Credenzas
Stainless Steel
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood
1920s French Rustic Vintage Credenzas
Oak
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Travertine
1910s Polish Art Nouveau Vintage Credenzas
Oak, Walnut
20th Century French Provincial Credenzas
Pine
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1830s English Regency Antique Credenzas
Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
17th Century Antique Credenzas
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
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.