Credenza With Inlay
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Credenzas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Aluminum
Early 20th Century English Credenzas
Rosewood, Satinwood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Credenzas
Glass, Satinwood, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Credenzas
Walnut
Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Credenzas
Brass, Bronze, Pewter
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Credenzas
Mirror, Glass, Burl, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s American Campaign Credenzas
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Belle Époque Credenzas
Mirror, Mahogany, Maple, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Credenzas
Satinwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Credenzas
Walnut
Antique 1870s English Victorian Credenzas
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Credenzas
Brass
Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Credenzas
Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Belgian Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Copper, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
Antique 1880s English Victorian Credenzas
Ormolu
2010s British Credenzas
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Credenzas
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Malachite, Brass
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Walnut, Wenge
2010s Italian Empire Credenzas
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Bone, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Credenzas
Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Bone, Wood
2010s Italian Empire Credenzas
Marble, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Credenzas
Walnut
Early 20th Century Art Deco Credenzas
Early 20th Century Credenzas
Marble
2010s Italian Baroque Credenzas
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Antique 19th Century French Credenzas
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century British High Victorian Credenzas
Boxwood, Kingwood, Satinwood, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Napoleon III Credenzas
Ebony
21st Century and Contemporary British Other Credenzas
Metal
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Credenzas
Walnut
Antique 1860s English Victorian Credenzas
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Credenzas
Walnut
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Credenzas
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Credenzas
Walnut
Antique 1860s English Victorian Credenzas
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Credenzas
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Goatskin, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Credenzas
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Algerian Islamic Credenzas
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Credenzas
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Other Credenzas
Brass
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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.
- 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.
- What is an inlay earring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023An inlay earring is an earring that shows off a certain decorating technique. In jewelry making, inlay is the process of carving small recesses in the surface of a metal, like platinum, gold or silver, and then filling them with precisely cut accent materials. You can find inlay earrings featuring a variety of semiprecious stones and gemstones, such as lapis lazuli, mother of pearl, opal and turquoise. They may also be decorated with inlays of shells, beads, glass and other materials. Shop a range of inlay earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
The purpose of a credenza is dependent on the room in which it is placed: Most credenzas are in a dining room and serve the same function as a buffet, but credenzas in a living room or bedroom are decorative and can be used as storage or a surface for displaying small objects. Credenzas tend to be long, low cabinets on slender legs, often with sliding doors for concealing small appliances, clothes, dishes…etc.
- Why is it called a credenza?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Why it is called a credenza relates to historic lore about the furniture. In Italian, credenza is a word for “trust” or “belief.” During the 16th century, food and drink was often tested by a servant for a prominent person to see if it contained poison. The sideboard where this tasting took place came to be called a credenza. From there, a cabinet used to hold drinkware, plates and other items became known by the term as well. Although credenzas are now general storage furniture used in homes and offices, the original name remains. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of credenzas.
- What is a TV credenza?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A TV credenza, also known as a TV cabinet, is a classic piece of furniture that can be used as a stand to support your television. Similar in form to credenzas — a popular kind of case piece — a TV credenza will likely feature shelves and cabinets or drawers for storage purposes. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary TV cabinets from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is bone inlay furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bone inlay furniture is any piece of furniture that shows off embedded pieces of bone. Often, the inlay is in an intricate geometric or floral pattern. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of bone inlay furniture from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 23, 2019
The difference between inlay and marquetry is that with marquetry, pieces of wood, ivory, metal and other materials are used to form an intricate design that is applied as a veneer to a wood surface, while with inlay, cutouts are made in a solid piece of material to receive segments of a different set of materials that form a surface pattern.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
The difference between a hutch and a credenza is their appearance: A hutch is usually a tall freestanding unit that contains cabinets or a display case that sits on top of the set of drawers underneath, and a credenza is a short and long table with low cabinets on slender legs, often with sliding doors for concealing the items inside the unit.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
The difference between a desk and a credenza is that a desk is a piece of furniture with a table-style work surface and tall legs used for academic, professional or domestic activities, and credenza is a short and long table with low cabinets on slender legs, often with sliding doors for concealing the items inside the unit.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Credenzas are small, typically fancy, legless buffets.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mother of pearl inlay furniture is a chair, table or case good usually made out of wood and embellished with fragments of oyster or mussel shells called mother of pearl. Furniture makers make carvings into the furniture and then carefully add the cut mother of pearl. On 1stDibs, find a range of mother of pearl inlay furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bone inlay furniture is usually made out of wood or metal. An artisan creates carvings along the top, front or sides of the piece and then carefully applies pieces of natural bone to add ornamentation to the furnishings. On 1stDibs, shop a range of bone inlay furniture.
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