Modern Lacquered Credenza
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Mahogany, Oak
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Credenzas
Birch, Mahogany, Oak
Late 20th Century Credenzas
Lacquer
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Credenzas
Birch, Mahogany, Oak
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Credenzas
Metal
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Grasscloth, Lacquer
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Wood, Lacquer
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Marble
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Credenzas
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Credenzas
Oak, Lacquer
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Credenzas
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Teak, Lacquer
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Credenzas
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Paint, Faux Bamboo, Lacquer
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Modern Credenzas
Wood, Lacquer, Parchment Paper
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Ming Credenzas
Brass
2010s Brazilian Modern Credenzas
Metal
2010s Brazilian Modern Credenzas
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Metal
2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Burl, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Credenzas
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Lacquer, Acrylic, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
20th Century American Post-Modern Credenzas
Wood
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Credenzas
Lacquer
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Maple, Lacquer
2010s German Modern Credenzas
Metal, Chrome
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Wood, Maple, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Chrome
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Aluminum
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Paint
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Metal
2010s European Modern Credenzas
Stainless Steel, Bronze
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Gold Leaf
20th Century American Post-Modern Credenzas
Glass
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Lacquer
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Credenzas
Bronze
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Mirror, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Credenzas
Laminate, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
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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 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.