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Reggiana sideboard Late 17th century
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Credenza in noce con fronte decorato in fascia sottopiano con piccole mensole architettoniche, 3
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Late 17th Century Italian Other Antique Credenza Furniture

Materials

Nutwood

Antique Reggiana sideboard Late 17th century
Reggiana sideboard Late 17th century
H 45.08 in W 73.23 in D 22.84 in
Credenza con Alzata, Italia XVII secolo
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Credenza seicentesca con fronte a due ante sormontate sul piano da alzata decorativa; Tutto il
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17th Century Italian Other Antique Credenza Furniture

Materials

Nutwood

Antique Credenza con Alzata, Italia XVII secolo
Credenza con Alzata, Italia XVII secolo
H 107.49 in W 101.97 in D 31.3 in
Victorian Credenza
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice Victorian Walnut inlay Credenza with the original velvet fabric on the interior walls
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Credenza Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Credenza
Victorian Credenza
H 41.75 in W 60 in D 15.25 in
Biedermeier Credenza
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Biedermeier Credenza - oak wood, with inlaid cherry and marquetry. Three glass front doors with
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19th Century Antique Credenza Furniture

Antique Biedermeier Credenza
Biedermeier Credenza
H 79.5 in W 54.5 in D 22 in
Spanish Credenza
By Other Kingdom
Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco, MX
Beautiful hand-detailed table from the 18th century from Spain.
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18th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique Credenza Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Spanish Credenza
Spanish Credenza
H 36.62 in W 61.03 in D 24.02 in
Late Victorian Credenza
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This beautiful Victorian credenza embodies the essence of a bygone era with its intricate woodwork
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Early 20th Century Antique Credenza Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Late Victorian Credenza
Late Victorian Credenza
H 30.71 in W 47.25 in D 21.66 in
Victorian Walnut Credenza
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Antique Victorian burr walnut Credenza with open ends enclosing two shelves with two centre
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Mid-19th Century Antique Credenza Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Walnut Credenza
Victorian Walnut Credenza
H 40.16 in W 86.23 in D 18.12 in
Burr Walnut Credenza
Located in Cheshire, GB
Brass mounted walnut credenza, the well figured top having a moulded edge. Above a central door
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19th Century British Antique Credenza Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Credenza
Burr Walnut Credenza
H 46 in W 55 in D 16.5 in
Italian carved sideboard
Located in Borgo Veneto, IT
Credenza a due ante italiana periodo fine 1700. Appartenente a una famiglia di Treviso ma
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1780s Italian Baroque Antique Credenza Furniture

Materials

Nutwood

Antique Italian carved sideboard
Italian carved sideboard
H 40.56 in W 68.12 in D 20.87 in
Exceptional Sideboard Credenza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional wood sideboard credenza wrapped in hand pressed metal with three-dimensional doors
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1880s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Credenza Furniture

Materials

Metal

Exceptional Sideboard Credenza
Exceptional Sideboard Credenza
H 32.5 in W 59 in D 21.5 in
Rosewood Regency Credenza
Located in Stamford, CT
A rosewood regency credenza with bronze grill doors, faux marble scagliola columns and original
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19th Century English Antique Credenza Furniture

Materials

Marble

Rosewood Regency Credenza
Rosewood Regency Credenza
H 35.38 in W 48 in D 15 in
Victorian Ebony Credenza
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very elegant Napoleon 111 Ebony and Satinwood Credenza. This is a really beautiful piece
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Early 19th Century Unknown Napoleon III Antique Credenza Furniture

Materials

Ebony

Victorian Ebony Credenza
Victorian Ebony Credenza
H 43.5 in W 70 in D 16.5 in
Regency Rosewood Credenza
Located in Essex, MA
Unusual form originally having a backboard. With marble top with raised arched ends with bronze wreaths and mask over a long drawer and pair of grill doors flanked by cabinet doors. ...
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1820s English Regency Antique Credenza Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Regency Rosewood Credenza
Regency Rosewood Credenza
H 46.75 in W 49.5 in D 14.63 in
Late Victorian Mahogany Credenza
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This beautiful Victorian credenza embodies the essence of a bygone era with its intricate woodwork
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Early 20th Century Belgian Antique Credenza Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Late Victorian Mahogany Credenza
Late Victorian Mahogany Credenza
H 32.68 in W 73.63 in D 22.05 in
Victorian Burr Walnut Credenza
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a Victorian burr walnut credenza, having glass doors and bowed ends, standing on a
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19th Century English Antique Credenza Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Burr Walnut Credenza
Victorian Burr Walnut Credenza
H 40.56 in W 53.94 in D 16.15 in
19th Century Satinwood Credenza
Located in Cheshire, GB
Brass mounted satinwood credenza, the well figured top having a crossbanded edge. Above a central
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Late 19th Century British Antique Credenza Furniture

Materials

Satinwood

19th Century Satinwood Credenza
19th Century Satinwood Credenza
H 42.5 in W 56 in D 15 in
18th Century Italian Credenza
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very elegant 18th century Credenza from Venice Italy. Beautifully constructed from handsome
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18th Century Italian Antique Credenza Furniture

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Italian Credenza
18th Century Italian Credenza
H 46.5 in W 53.75 in D 18.38 in
19th Century Walnut Credenza
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century figured walnut and ormolu-mounted credenza, the well figured top over ormolu mask
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Late 19th Century British Antique Credenza Furniture

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Walnut Credenza
19th Century Walnut Credenza
H 41.5 in W 50.5 in D 15 in
Italian Bleached Walnut Credenza
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C Italian bleached walnut credenza. 1820. Dimensions 55 inches (140 cms) wide 15
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19th Century Italian Antique Credenza Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Italian Bleached Walnut Credenza
Italian Bleached Walnut Credenza
H 36 in W 55 in D 15 in
George III Mahogany Credenza
Located in Wilson, NC
George III mahogany credenza-sideboard, the solid mahogany top with beautiful figured grain, the
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1790s English Antique Credenza Furniture

Materials

Brass

George III Mahogany Credenza
George III Mahogany Credenza
H 37.25 in W 59 in D 24 in
16th Century Italian Credenza
Located in Houston, TX
16th Century Italian walnut credenza with cabinet space and drawers. Marquetry detailing on top
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16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Credenza Furniture

Materials

Wood, Walnut

16th Century Italian Credenza
16th Century Italian Credenza
H 31 in W 60 in D 30 in
18th Century Italian Credenza
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very handsome 18th century Credenza from the Veneto region of Italy. Beautifully constructed
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18th Century Italian Antique Credenza Furniture

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Italian Credenza
18th Century Italian Credenza
H 42.63 in W 83 in D 18.38 in
18th Century Italian Credenza
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th century credenza from Northern Italy. Beautifully constructed from richly stained pine with 3
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18th Century Italian Antique Credenza Furniture

Materials

Pine

18th Century Italian Credenza
18th Century Italian Credenza
H 32.75 in W 79.63 in D 27.25 in
18th Century Italian Credenza
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very charming 18th century Credenza from the Florence region of Italy. Wonderfully constructed
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18th Century Italian Antique Credenza Furniture

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Credenza
18th Century Italian Credenza
H 42.13 in W 58.13 in D 19.88 in
Italian 18th Century Credenza
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning 18th century Credenza from the Lombardy region of Italy. Soundly constructed from
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18th Century Italian Antique Credenza Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Italian 18th Century Credenza
Italian 18th Century Credenza
H 44.63 in W 66.63 in D 23.63 in
Italian 19th Century Credenza
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very beautiful 19th century Credenza from the Lombardy region of Italy. Soundly constructed from
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19th Century Italian Antique Credenza Furniture

Materials

Wood

Italian 19th Century Credenza
Italian 19th Century Credenza
H 43.88 in W 105.25 in D 26.13 in
Italian 17th Century Credenza
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning 17th century Credenza from Bologna, Italy. Soundly constructed from very handsome walnut
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17th Century Italian Antique Credenza Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Italian 17th Century Credenza
Italian 17th Century Credenza
H 39 in W 102.13 in D 28.5 in
Victorian Walnut Inlaid Credenza
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality Victorian period Walnut credenza, having bow glass to either side with shelves
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Credenza Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Walnut Inlaid Credenza
Victorian Walnut Inlaid Credenza
H 44.49 in W 74.02 in D 18.12 in
Italian Baroque Walnut Credenza
Located in Essex, MA
A more unusual model with a rectangular top with chamfered corners over a drawer and pair of doors. The interior with hidden compartments. Wood knobs and bracket feet. A very good ex...
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1680s Italian Baroque Antique Credenza Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Italian Baroque Walnut Credenza
Italian Baroque Walnut Credenza
H 32 in W 29 in D 14.5 in
Antique Primitive Cabinet/Credenza
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1920s. Full wood construction with metal drawers. Ceramic knobs. One of a kind.
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Credenza Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Primitive Cabinet/Credenza
Antique Primitive Cabinet/Credenza
H 34.5 in W 15 in D 55.75 in
Florentine Renaissance Credenza, 1890s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Florentine Renaissance sideboard in blond walnut with bronze handles. Product of high quality and high cabinet making. Tuscany late 19th century early 20th century, provenance villa ...
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1890s Italian Antique Credenza Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Florentine Renaissance Credenza, 1890s
Florentine Renaissance Credenza, 1890s
H 47.64 in W 88.19 in D 24.41 in
Irish Victorian Burl Walnut Credenza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step back in time with this magnificent Irish Victorian burr walnut credenza, a stunning antique
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19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Credenza Furniture

Materials

Marble

William IV Rosewood Credenza
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular breakfront form Siena marble top over a conforming case with central grill door enclosing shelves flanked by a pair of doors enclosing shelves. Plinth base.
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1830s English William IV Antique Credenza Furniture

Materials

Siena Marble, Brass

William IV Rosewood Credenza
William IV Rosewood Credenza
H 36 in W 76 in D 19.75 in
Florentine Credenza with Corner Columns
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
FLORENTINE CREDENZA WITH CORNER COLUMNS ORIGIN : TOSCANY, ITALY PERIOD : LATE 16th CENTURY
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16th Century Antique Credenza Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Florentine Credenza with Corner Columns
Florentine Credenza with Corner Columns
H 33.08 in W 39.77 in D 18.9 in
Art Nouveau Credenza, Poland, 1910s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Nouveau credenza, made in Poland, 1930s. Very good condition. Wood: oak + walnut dimensions
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1910s Polish Art Nouveau Antique Credenza Furniture

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Art Nouveau Credenza, Poland, 1910s.
Art Nouveau Credenza, Poland, 1910s.
H 67.72 in W 80.71 in D 24.81 in
Italian Marble Top Credenza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rectangular marble top with molded edge over a conforming case fitted with a long drawer above two carved panel molded doors raised on bun feet.
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19th Century Italian Antique Credenza Furniture

Materials

Marble

Italian Marble Top Credenza
Italian Marble Top Credenza
H 36 in W 39 in D 21 in
Italian 18th Century Credenza
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning 18th century Cedenza from Bologna, Italy. Soundly constructed from painted wood in scantonata form, handsome edge finish to the top plank, a single drawer, four doors, int...
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18th Century Italian Antique Credenza Furniture

Materials

Wood

Italian 18th Century Credenza
Italian 18th Century Credenza
H 43 in W 86.38 in D 24.38 in
Italian Credenza at Sideboard height
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Italy, Florence Walnut wood Good state of preservation Former Collection Bresset     The "credenza
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16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Credenza Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Italian Credenza at Sideboard height
Italian Credenza at Sideboard height
H 48.04 in W 63 in D 21.26 in
Victorian Burr Walnut Credenza Cabinet
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An exhibition quality mid 19th century burr walnut Credenza, or side cabinet, of good bold
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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Credenza Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Burr Walnut Credenza Cabinet
Victorian Burr Walnut Credenza Cabinet
H 45.5 in W 73.5 in D 17.5 in
Decorated pantry cupboard, mid-19th century
Located in Casaleone, IT
Credenza dispensa decorata, in abete. Origine Tirolo orientale, Italia. Ripiani ad incastro e 4
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1850s Italian Folk Art Antique Credenza Furniture

Materials

Wood, Fir

Decorated pantry cupboard, mid-19th century
Decorated pantry cupboard, mid-19th century
H 57.88 in W 42.92 in D 17.33 in
Victorian Walnut Cross Banded Credenza
Located in Cheshire, GB
Victorian walnut crossbanded credenza the shaped top above the central cupboard door flanked by
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Credenza Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Walnut Cross Banded Credenza
Victorian Walnut Cross Banded Credenza
H 45.5 in W 63 in D 18.5 in
Victorian walnut credenza display cabinet
Located in Salisbury, GB
Victorian walnut credenza display cabinet This superb quality Victorian walnut credenza display
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1870s English Victorian Antique Credenza Furniture

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Boulle Credenza.
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality 19th Century French boulle, serpentine fronted Credenza. Having gilded ormolu
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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Credenza Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Boulle Credenza.
19th Century French Boulle Credenza.
H 43.71 in W 74.02 in D 18.12 in
4-door oak sideboard
Located in Borgo Veneto, IT
Credenza a 4 ante in rovere restaurata provenienza Francia.Periodo metà Ottocento. Gli interni e lo
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1890s French Louis Philippe Antique Credenza Furniture

Materials

Chestnut

4-door oak sideboard
4-door oak sideboard
H 40.56 in W 108.27 in D 26.78 in
Antique English Credenza ~ Barrister's Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique English Credenza ~ Barrister's Bookcase exudes a stately elegance that will enhance any
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Antique Credenza Furniture

Materials

Brass

Italian Early 18th Century Credenza
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning early 18th century Credenza from the Florentine region of Italy. Beautifully
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18th Century Italian Antique Credenza Furniture

Materials

Wood

Italian Early 18th Century Credenza
Italian Early 18th Century Credenza
H 36.88 in W 78.25 in D 23.88 in
Vintage Monumemtal Rustic Pharmacy Credenza
Located in west palm beach, FL
Incredible vintage rustic pharmacy credenza. Monumental in size and frame. Long wide planks with
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Early 20th Century North American Rustic Antique Credenza Furniture

Materials

Wood

Outstanding 17th Century Italian Credenza
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very exceptional and outstanding 17th century Credenza from the Lombardy region of Italy
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Mid-17th Century Italian Antique Credenza Furniture

Materials

Wood

Outstanding 17th Century Italian Credenza
Outstanding 17th Century Italian Credenza
H 53.25 in W 76.75 in D 18.75 in
17th c. Italian Walnut Credenza
Located in Greenwich, CT
Substantial Italian Baroque walnut credenza, the top with thumb molded edge and canted corners over
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17th Century Italian Antique Credenza Furniture

Materials

Walnut

17th c. Italian Walnut Credenza
17th c. Italian Walnut Credenza
H 46 in W 69 in D 23.5 in
Italian 17th Century Walnut Credenza
Located in Troy, NY
Mid-size Italian credenza with a deep warm patina, the molded top with a dentil-decorated edge
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Credenza Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Large, 19th Century, Neoclassical Credenza
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A c. 1870, solid walnut, Italian, hand-carved credenza with relief raised panels throughout. The
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1870s Italian Antique Credenza Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Large, 19th Century, Neoclassical Credenza
Large, 19th Century, Neoclassical Credenza
H 38.5 in W 108.75 in D 26.25 in
Ebonised Credenza with Ormolu Detailing
Located in Alton, GB
This stunning, ebonised bronze decorated three door Credenza is the work of a master craftsman
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19th Century Italian Antique Credenza Furniture

Materials

Wood

Ebonised Credenza with Ormolu Detailing
Ebonised Credenza with Ormolu Detailing
H 43.71 in W 72.05 in D 15.56 in
Outstanding Victorian Thuya Wood Credenza
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5113 Outstanding Victorian three door credenza / display cabinet in thuya wood, having attractive
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19th Century British Antique Credenza Furniture

Materials

Wood

Outstanding Victorian Thuya Wood Credenza
Outstanding Victorian Thuya Wood Credenza
H 40.945 in W 53.15 in D 16.929 in
Slender, Bow Front, Antique Credenza
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A beautifully proportioned, hand carved, 19th century credenza from the Emiglia-Romana region of
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Credenza Furniture

Materials

Poplar

Italian Walnut Credenza -Circa 1770
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rectangular top with molded edge over a pair of paneled doors raised on molded base with bracket feet
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18th Century Italian Antique Credenza Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Italian Walnut Credenza -Circa 1770
Italian Walnut Credenza -Circa 1770
H 43 in W 85.4 in D 24 in
18th Century Inlaid Italian Credenza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th century inlaid Italian walnut credenza with maple inlay depicting various religious icons
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Credenza Furniture

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Early Art Deco Sezession Credenza
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Sezession Credenza – early Art Deco credenza large center mirror and marble above 2 large drawers
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19th Century Antique Credenza Furniture

Early Art Deco Sezession Credenza
Early Art Deco Sezession Credenza
H 77 in W 79 in D 18 in
Sezession Credenza by O. Strnad
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Sezession Credenza – early Art Deco designed for Horne Castle of the Baron Steinlein family
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19th Century Antique Credenza Furniture

Sezession Credenza by O. Strnad
Sezession Credenza by O. Strnad
H 78 in W 105 in D 26.5 in
19th Century 'Gillows' Credenza/Cabinet
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality mid-19th century figured walnut, sycamore and thuya marquetry crossbanded credenza
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1880s English Victorian Antique Credenza Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century 'Gillows' Credenza/Cabinet
19th Century 'Gillows' Credenza/Cabinet
H 46.46 in W 85.04 in D 19.69 in
19th Century, French Gothic Credenza
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Gothic Credenza is a remarkable work of the cabinet maker's art, featuring
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1870s French Gothic Revival Antique Credenza Furniture

Materials

Oak

19th Century, French Gothic Credenza
19th Century, French Gothic Credenza
H 32.5 in W 47.5 in D 23 in
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Antique Credenza Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of antique credenza furniture on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and metal. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each piece of antique credenza furniture bearing Victorian, Baroque or Regency hallmarks is very popular. Gillows of Lancaster & London, Europa Antiques and N.V. Wed. Oosten & Zoon each produced at least one beautiful item from our selection of antique credenza furniture that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Credenza Furniture?

A piece of antique credenza furniture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,748, while the lowest priced sells for $498 and the highest can go for as much as $321,500.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique Credenza Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    To know if your furniture is antique, look for labels and markings that indicate the maker. From there, you can use trusted online resources to determine when they were active and examine images to try to estimate the age of your piece. Furniture produced 100 years ago or more is antique. You can also have your furniture assessed by an appraiser or antiques dealer to learn about its age. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A piece of furniture is considered an antique if it is at least 100 years old.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, antique furniture is in style. Many people appreciate the beauty and handcrafted character of antique furniture and love the idea of owning pieces with a rich history. Remember that style preferences are nothing if not fluid, meaning what's in one year may not be the next. So, in choosing the furniture you're planning to live with, you should pay less attention to interior design fads than to what speaks to you. That way, you can select pieces that will add long-term character to your home. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best finish for antique furniture is a matter of liking. But film finish is recommended by experts as it leaves a thick coat of film on the wood surface which protects wood from water and scratches. Shellac or varnish and water base are commonly used film finishes. Find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage furniture on 1stDibs
  • PAGODA RED
    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Antique furniture can be worth quite a lot, particularly if it is in good quality. The rarer the piece, the higher the value.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There are a number of factors that can indicate if your antique furniture is valuable. When determining the value of antique furniture, consider its rarity. Additionally, it is important to determine the quality and condition of vintage furniture. If unsure of the value of your vintage furniture, have it appraised.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    To date antique furniture from the UK, first look for identifying markings on the piece. You can then use trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active. From there, you may be able to estimate the year of production by looking at images of other furniture the maker produced. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also aid you in the dating process. Find a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Whether antique furniture is making a comeback is a matter of opinion. Many people would argue that antique furniture never faded from fashion, as there have always been individuals who love the idea of owning pieces that have history. Some of the most popular styles for antique furniture include Art Deco, Arts and Crafts, Renaissance Revival, Elizabethan, Gothic Revival, Victorian and Chippendale. Find a large collection of antique furniture from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 25, 2019

    The difference between vintage and antique furniture is that vintage furniture is at least 20 years old, while antiques must be at least 100 years old to be considered antique.

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Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture

In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.

These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project

From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.