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Craftsman Carved Oak Sideboard Credenza By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Craftsman Carved Oak Sideboard Credenza By Old Hickory Furniture Company

Craftsman Carved Oak Sideboard Credenza By Old Hickory Furniture Company

By Old Hickory Furniture Company

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This circa 1940s carved oak craftsman sideboard / credenza is by Old Hickory Furniture Company of

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20th Century American American Craftsman Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Dale Holub Credenza Solid Koa Wood 1976
Dale Holub Credenza Solid Koa Wood 1976

Dale Holub Credenza Solid Koa Wood 1976

$14,000

H 28 in W 70 in D 18.5 in

Dale Holub Credenza Solid Koa Wood 1976

By Dale Holub

Located in Chicago, IL

Dale Holub Credenza Solid Koa Wood (1976) - Constructed from premium Koa wood on a plinth base

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Vintage 1970s American American Craftsman Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Audio Storage Credenza for Vinyl Records Walnut Wood with Black Steel Base
Audio Storage Credenza for Vinyl Records Walnut Wood with Black Steel Base

Audio Storage Credenza for Vinyl Records Walnut Wood with Black Steel Base

By Alabama Sawyer

Located in Birmingham, AL

The Max Audio Storage Credenza has sleek lines and modern use of traditional joinery to act as an

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2010s American American Craftsman Credenzas

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Burl Wood Credenza by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham
Mid-Century Burl Wood Credenza by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham

Mid-Century Burl Wood Credenza by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham

By Arthur Umanoff, Dillingham Manufacturing Company

Located in North Hollywood, CA

craftsman has professionally restored this credenza. This credenza will fit perfectly into any room and will

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Burl, Lacquer

Four Door Two Drawer Server in Original Lacquered Paint Patina
Four Door Two Drawer Server in Original Lacquered Paint Patina

Four Door Two Drawer Server in Original Lacquered Paint Patina

Located in Dallas, TX

Part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind Le Monde collection, this globally sourced server embodies rare craftsmanship and timeless design. The Le Monde collection features antique Frenc...

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20th Century American Craftsman Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Arden Riddle Studio Craft Unique Storage Cabinet Cherry 1966
Arden Riddle Studio Craft Unique Storage Cabinet Cherry 1966

Arden Riddle Studio Craft Unique Storage Cabinet Cherry 1966

$4,800Sale Price|22% Off

H 30 in W 66 in D 18 in

Arden Riddle Studio Craft Unique Storage Cabinet Cherry 1966

By Arden Riddle

Located in Camden, ME

A unique and finely crafted storage cabinet by American designer Arden Riddle, dated 1966 and branded by the maker. Constructed in rich, warm cherrywood, this exceptional piece showc...

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Vintage 1960s American American Craftsman Credenzas

Materials

Cherry

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Credenza/Buffet by David Ebner, 2015
Credenza/Buffet by David Ebner, 2015

Credenza/Buffet by David Ebner, 2015

Unavailable

H 36 in W 65 in D 22 in

Credenza/Buffet by David Ebner, 2015

By David N. Ebner

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Credenza/buffet in figured afrormosia with popcorn figured ash door panels and cast bronze pulls

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2010s American American Craftsman Credenzas

Walnut Weave Credenza by Don Howell
Walnut Weave Credenza by Don Howell

Walnut Weave Credenza by Don Howell

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H 24 in W 70 in D 18 in

Walnut Weave Credenza by Don Howell

By Don Howell

Located in New York, NY

Weave credenza by Don Howell, circa 2016. A simple case piece with a surface that undulates between

Category

2010s American American Craftsman Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Finest Handcrafted Interlocking Wood and Fabric Panels Sideboard
Finest Handcrafted Interlocking Wood and Fabric Panels Sideboard

Finest Handcrafted Interlocking Wood and Fabric Panels Sideboard

By Luis Pons

Located in Miami, FL

Handcrafted sideboard cabinet in wood with Joseph Frank fabric insert. The wood highlights the simplicity of the hinged frame design details. The piece comes with drawers on top and ...

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2010s American American Craftsman Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Spalted Maple Face Cabinet by Don Howell, circa 2010
Spalted Maple Face Cabinet by Don Howell, circa 2010

Spalted Maple Face Cabinet by Don Howell, circa 2010

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H 39.5 in W 45 in D 14 in

Spalted Maple Face Cabinet by Don Howell, circa 2010

By Don Howell

Located in New York, NY

Face cabinet by Don Howell, circa 2010 in solid walnut with mitered and sliding dovetail joinery. Doors and drawers are spalted burled maple inset in tinted resin. Oxidized steel bas...

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21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Credenzas

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

One of a Kind Craftsman Credenza of Mixed Woods, Brass and Stingray Shagreen
One of a Kind Craftsman Credenza of Mixed Woods, Brass and Stingray Shagreen

One of a Kind Craftsman Credenza of Mixed Woods, Brass and Stingray Shagreen

Located in Hudson, NY

Unbelievably detailed sideboard crafted of the most fabulous of materials. Overall lacquered light maple with macassar wood and walnut detailing and topped with an amazing stingray s...

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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Sculpted Studio Cabinet or Credenza in Walnut
Sculpted Studio Cabinet or Credenza in Walnut

Sculpted Studio Cabinet or Credenza in Walnut

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H 28.5 in W 83.25 in D 20.5 in

Sculpted Studio Cabinet or Credenza in Walnut

Located in Berlin, DE

Sculpted studio cabinet, credenza or sideboard in walnut. This crafted woodworking piece has a

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Vintage 1960s American American Craftsman Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Credenza C1860
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Credenza C1860

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Credenza C1860

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H 68.51 in W 42.13 in D 17.72 in

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Credenza C1860

Located in London, GB

craftsman. This credenza has elegant bow glass doors on either side with a panelled door in the centre

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Antique 19th Century English Credenzas

Arts & Crafts Mission Design Sideboard Credenza Buffet, France, 1900s
Arts & Crafts Mission Design Sideboard Credenza Buffet, France, 1900s

Arts & Crafts Mission Design Sideboard Credenza Buffet, France, 1900s

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Arts & Crafts Mission Style Design Craftsman sideboard credenza Buffet Chest, made in

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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Credenzas

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Ormolu Mounted Credenza 19th C
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Ormolu Mounted Credenza 19th C

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Ormolu Mounted Credenza 19th C

Located in London, GB

ebonised ground, the work of a Victorian master craftsman. This credenza is bow ended with elegant bow

Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Credenzas

Materials

Ormolu

Paul Evans Large Horizontal Argente Cabinet
Paul Evans Large Horizontal Argente Cabinet

Paul Evans Large Horizontal Argente Cabinet

By Paul Evans

Located in Amarillo, TX

Signed Paul Evans Argente cabinet in original unrestored condition. Paul Evans Studio for Directional, USA, 1965 Welded aluminum, lacquered wood, slate, welded steel with origin...

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Vintage 1960s American American Craftsman Credenzas

Materials

Slate, Aluminum, Steel

19th Century Victorian Calamander Inlaid Credenza
19th Century Victorian Calamander Inlaid Credenza

19th Century Victorian Calamander Inlaid Credenza

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H 42.13 in W 81.11 in D 20.08 in

19th Century Victorian Calamander Inlaid Credenza

Located in London, GB

decoration with kingwood crossbanding which was the work of a Victorian master craftsman. This credenza has

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Ormolu Mounted Credenza, 19th Century
Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Ormolu Mounted Credenza, 19th Century

Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Ormolu Mounted Credenza, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

ebonized ground, the work of a Victorian master craftsman. This credenza is bow ended with elegant bow

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Antique 1850s English Victorian Sideboards

Materials

Walnut, Amboyna

1979 Solid Black Walnut Credenza by American Craftsman Arden Riddle
1979 Solid Black Walnut Credenza by American Craftsman Arden Riddle

1979 Solid Black Walnut Credenza by American Craftsman Arden Riddle

By Arden Riddle

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a large handmade credenza filing cabinet, produced by Arden Riddle in Copley, Ohio in 1979

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Vintage 1970s American Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Jack Cartwright / Milo Baughman Founders Oiled Walnut Flatware Cabinet Credenza
Jack Cartwright / Milo Baughman Founders Oiled Walnut Flatware Cabinet Credenza

Jack Cartwright / Milo Baughman Founders Oiled Walnut Flatware Cabinet Credenza

By Milo Baughman

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Attributed to Milo Baughman for FOUNDERS, this casegood is unmarked. Wonderful High End Quality; all solid oil finished walnut, warm active grain throughout the six doors and case. ...

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Vintage 1960s American American Craftsman Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Credenza
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Credenza

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Credenza

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H 33 in W 77 in D 22.25 in

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Credenza

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Wonderful mid-century sculptural walnut credenza designed and manufactured in the United States

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Ormolu-Mounted Credenza
19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Ormolu-Mounted Credenza

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Ormolu-Mounted Credenza

Located in London, GB

was the work of a Victorian master craftsman. This credenza is bow ended with elegant bow glass

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Credenzas

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Ormolu-Mounted Credenza
19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Ormolu-Mounted Credenza

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Ormolu-Mounted Credenza

Located in London, GB

was the work of a Victorian master craftsman. This credenza is bow ended with elegant bow glass

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Credenzas

Materials

Ormolu

Monumental Oak Mission Colonial Style Hand Carved Sideboard
Monumental Oak Mission Colonial Style Hand Carved Sideboard

Monumental Oak Mission Colonial Style Hand Carved Sideboard

Located in Culver City, CA

detail is incredible-- such a craftsman piece). This credenza / buffet features carved door fronts

Category

Vintage 1950s Mission Credenzas

Materials

Oak

Stunning Walnut and Fiddle Back Maple Credenza Sam Maloof
Stunning Walnut and Fiddle Back Maple Credenza Sam Maloof

Stunning Walnut and Fiddle Back Maple Credenza Sam Maloof

By Sam Maloof

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Superb American craftsmanship. Every detail refined. Cabinet features two drawers above two doors concealing two adjustable shelves with exotic wood inlay and pulls. Master woodworke...

Category

1990s American American Craftsman Cabinets

Materials

Ebony, Walnut

Credenza by Jens Risom
Credenza by Jens Risom

Credenza by Jens Risom

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H 26.25 in W 72 in D 18.5 in

Credenza by Jens Risom

Located in Dorchester, MA

This elegant walnut credenza by master craftsman Jens Risom features well thought-out storage space

Category

20th Century American Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Bronze Credenza with Japanese Leaf Patina
Bronze Credenza with Japanese Leaf Patina

Bronze Credenza with Japanese Leaf Patina

By Chris Miano

Located in Union City, NJ

The Japanese bronze leaf patinated credenza is created to showcase and store many objects. This

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2010s American American Craftsman Credenzas

Materials

Bronze

Maple Credenza/Dresser, Custom-Made, circa 1990
Maple Credenza/Dresser, Custom-Made, circa 1990

Maple Credenza/Dresser, Custom-Made, circa 1990

Located in Alhambra, CA

, credenza or sideboard. Beautiful craftsman throughout including glider drawers and brass hardware. Features

Category

1990s American American Craftsman Dressers

Materials

Maple

Bespoke Credenza by Aksel Harboe, 1999
Bespoke Credenza by Aksel Harboe, 1999

Bespoke Credenza by Aksel Harboe, 1999

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H 32 in W 71 in D 25 in

Bespoke Credenza by Aksel Harboe, 1999

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

Bespoke Buffet or Credenza by Aksel Harboe, 1999. Mr. Harboe was a master cabinetmaker, trained and

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1990s American American Craftsman Buffets

Materials

Cherry, Wenge

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Craftsman Credenza For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal craftsman credenza for your home. Each craftsman credenza for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and metal. If you’re shopping for a craftsman credenza, we have 5 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a craftsman credenza — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right craftsman credenza, those designed in Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Don Howell, Alabama Sawyer and David N. Ebner each produced at least one beautiful craftsman credenza that is worth considering.

How Much is a Craftsman Credenza?

The average selling price for a craftsman credenza at 1stDibs is $12,900, while they’re typically $900 on the low end and $155,000 for the highest priced.

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.

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