Media Credenza
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Cord, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
2010s Italian Modern Credenzas
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Credenzas
Marble
2010s American Modern Lowboys
Ziricote
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Credenzas
Bamboo, Reed
2010s American Modern Cabinets
Lacquer
2010s American Art Deco Credenzas
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
2010s American Art Deco Credenzas
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Teak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Maple
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Credenzas
Sheet Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Japanese Credenzas
Iron
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Leather, Walnut
2010s Latvian Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Credenzas
Aluminum
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s Latvian Art Deco Credenzas
Brass, Other
21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Japanese Credenzas
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
Early 2000s Italian Minimalist Credenzas
Glass, Wood, Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Music Stands
Oak, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Vintage 1960s American Credenzas
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Teak
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
Vintage 1950s American Credenzas
Vintage 1950s American Credenzas
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brutalist Credenzas
Steel
Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
Vintage 1970s Thai Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Credenzas
Metal, Silver Leaf
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Teak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Aluminum
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Lacquer, Plastic, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Chrome
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Vintage 1960s American Credenzas
Brass
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Media Credenza For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Media Credenza?
Finding the Right Credenzas for You
A credenza can add an understated touch of grace to your home. This long and sophisticated cabinet-style piece of furniture can serve a variety of purposes, and it looks 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.
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