Art Deco Style Credenza
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Credenzas
Maple
20th Century Art Deco Credenzas
Brass, Chrome
Early 2000s American Art Deco Credenzas
Mirror, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Credenzas
Marble
20th Century American Art Deco Credenzas
Wood, Ash, Burl
Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Credenzas
Mirror, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Credenzas
Wood
Late 20th Century North American Art Deco Credenzas
Mahogany
2010s Italian Art Deco Credenzas
Nickel
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Credenzas
Bronze
Early 20th Century Art Deco Credenzas
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
Early 20th Century Art Deco Credenzas
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Credenzas
Wood
20th Century French Modern Credenzas
Oak
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Credenzas
Brass
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Credenzas
Mirror, Wood
1990s French Art Deco Cabinets
Nickel
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Sideboards
Stone, Marble, Brass, Chrome
Antique 1840s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood, Cut Glass
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Dressers
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Gold Leaf
Recent Sales
2010s American Art Deco Credenzas
Wood
2010s American Art Deco Credenzas
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Credenzas
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Vintage 1980s Art Deco Credenzas
Pine
2010s Latvian Art Deco Credenzas
Brass, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
2010s Latvian Neoclassical Credenzas
Marble, Brass
2010s American Art Deco Buffets
Brass
20th Century Art Deco Dry Bars
Chrome
Late 20th Century Art Deco Credenzas
Macassar
Late 20th Century Art Deco Credenzas
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Sideboards
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Credenzas
Mirror
Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Credenzas
Chrome
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Credenzas
Wood
Early 20th Century French Buffets
Wood
20th Century Italian Art Deco Credenzas
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sideboards
Pewter
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Sideboards
Beech
Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Credenzas
Mahogany, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Credenzas
Macassar
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Credenzas
Wood
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
Early 2000s American Art Deco Credenzas
Mirror, Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Credenzas
Mahogany, Birch, Laminate
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Credenzas
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Credenzas
Serpentine
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Credenzas
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Credenzas
Bronze
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Credenzas
Bronze
Early 20th Century Art Deco Credenzas
Early 20th Century Art Deco Credenzas
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Credenzas
Mahogany, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Credenzas
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Credenzas
Oak
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Credenzas
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Sideboards
Maple
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Sideboards
Nickel
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Credenzas
Chrome
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Credenzas
Marble, Metal
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Credenzas
Bronze
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Credenzas
Steel
20th Century European Art Deco Credenzas
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Mirror, Wood
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Travertine, Metal, Nickel
Vintage 1980s Italian International Style Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Side Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
2010s American Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Mid-20th Century Spanish Rococo Revival Screens and Room Dividers
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Oak
2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Aluminum
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Murano Glass
2010s American Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Dutch Space Age Vanities
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Beech, Plywood
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends
Marble, Spelter
Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Coral
Art Deco Style Credenza For Sale on 1stDibs
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Finding the Right Credenzas for You
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 American 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 and vintage credenzas for sale on 1stDibs to find the perfect fit for your home today.
- What is a credenza?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A credenza is a cabinet-style piece of furniture typically found in the dining room. It is often used for serving food, for displaying serving dishes, and for dining ware storage. It is typically defined by its short legs and sliding doors.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco style furniture appeared right before the start of World War I and is defined by sharp lines, vibrant colors and bold patterns. Heavily influenced by geometry, Art Deco furniture was born out of the Cubism movement.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024In its time, Art Deco went out of style due to shifts in trends. After World War II, designers became more interested in modernism and creating pieces with an emphasis on function and simplicity, a move away from the embellishment and adornment that characterized the Art Deco style. It's important to note that Art Deco never fully disappeared. In fact, many present-day collectors have a passion for pieces produced during the 1920s and ’30s. Shop a large selection of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.