Credenzas
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Oak
18th Century English George III Antique Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Oak
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Credenzas
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Mid-20th Century European Modern Credenzas
Teak
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Credenzas
Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Oak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1860s English Victorian Antique Credenzas
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Credenzas
Metal
2010s American Rococo Revival Credenzas
Gold
Early 1900s Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Credenzas
Walnut, Fir
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Steel, Metal
2010s Indian Modern Credenzas
Metal, Sheet Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
Early 2000s Italian Hollywood Regency Credenzas
Brass, Copper
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Rosewood, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Credenzas
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Goatskin
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Formica, Wood, Walnut
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Marble
19th Century Italian Antique Credenzas
Walnut
2010s American Post-Modern Credenzas
Maple
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Oak
2010s American Louis XV Credenzas
Metal
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Mahogany
1940s French Campaign Vintage Credenzas
Oak
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Mahogany, Satinwood, Sycamore
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Credenzas
Glass, Beech
2010s Portuguese Modern Credenzas
Marble, Copper, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Mahogany
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Credenzas
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
1980s American De Stijl Vintage Credenzas
Wood, Paint
Mid-19th Century Spanish Gothic Antique Credenzas
Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Credenzas
Wood
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Credenzas
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Oak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
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.