Vintage Mid-Century American of Martinsville walnut Credenza
By American of Martinsville
Located in Sheffield, MA
. Original vintage condition. A great entry way piece, office credenza, or use as buffet server in a dining
Walnut
Sold
H 35.5 in W 97.5 in D 18.5 in
Large Scandinavian Modern Danish Teak Office Credenza by a/S Randers
By Randers Møbelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
storage in any setting. Ideal mid-century credenza for office use or dining room storage. Adjustable
Teak
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H 33.5 in W 86.25 in D 18 in
Scapinelli Styled Exotic Wood Mid-Century Modern Credenza with Sculptural Base
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
design studio or high-rise executive office. Consider using as a credenza cabinet, dresser, sideboard or
Wood
Florence Knoll Credenza with Dynamic Color Scheme in Lacquer
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in South Charleston, WV
been finished. Chrome is in exquisite condition also. Ideal for home or office as credenza or use as
$3,800 / item
H 15 in Dm 19.63 in
VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Josef Hoffmann
Located in New York, NY
Volare draws inspiration from a collection of ornate pendants discovered by founders Kelly and Josh during a family trip to Washington, D.C. Featuring a substantial 20" pressed-glass...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
French 19th Century Console from a Dairy Farm
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An early 19th century French console table made from solid beech wood from a dairy farm. The rustic, well patinated top–featuring chamfered front corners– is incredibly thick (1 ⅞”) ...
Wood, Beech
$5,800
H 31 in W 49.5 in D 19.5 in
Italian Brutalist Faceted Geometric Wood Cabinet with Travertine Top
Located in Chicago, IL
A contemporary Italian wooden cabinet featuring two doors with faceted geometric fronts, which open to reveal one center shelf. This brutalist piece has a rectangular pedestal base a...
Travertine
French Armoire in Oak, Late 19th Century
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
French Armoire in Oak and Brass, Late 19th Century Rooted in the provincial elegance of the Belle Époque This tall oak armoire, dating from the end of the 19th century, embodies the...
Oak
$6,500
H 40.56 in W 66.93 in D 19.3 in
Jean-Charles Moreux - Inspired - Buffet - Oak - France - Art Deco
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Architectural calm framed by lyrical carving — a poetic exercise in French néo-rustique. This French oak sideboard channels the romantic architectural language of Jean-Charles Moreu...
Marble
$9,650 / set
H 29.5 in W 36 in D 23 in
Set of Mae Solid Wood Nightstands / End Tables with Leather Shelf
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae nightstands with shelf by Crump and Kwash This listing is for a pair of new nightstands. Features Solid wood frame / hand turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass p...
Brass
Italian Wood Cabinet, 1960s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian wood cabinet, 1960s. Dimensions: H= 83 cm; W= 130 cm; D= 43 cm.
Wood
$1,100Sale Price|50% Off
H 29 in W 57 in D 18.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Barzilay Stereo Cabinet Converted Sideboard or Credenza
By Barzilay
Located in Plainview, NY
A quality Mid-Century Modern sideboard, credenza by Brazilay. The fine cabinet was originally a stereo console and was converted to sideboard. The Brazilay sideboard features three c...
Wood
Pair of Handcrafted Walnut Side Drink Tables
By SUM Furniture
Located in London, GB
Beautifully turned and handcrafted American black walnut side tables in the modernist design. Wonderful in form and scale. This is a bespoke piece of the finest quality, handmade by ...
Walnut
$3,000
H 25 in W 48 in D 16 in
Walnut Base Petit Credenza with Slate Top TV Stand Cabinet Console Table
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Small hall entry space cabinet credenza, TV stand alternative with slate top. Mid-Century Modern circa 1970s Milo Baughman style piece.
Slate
$3,250 / set
H 29 in W 29 in D 19 in
American of Martinsville Brutalist Spanish Night Stand End Tables, Set of 2
By American of Martinsville
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, nightstands or end tables you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful set is statement p...
Brass
French 1960s Elm Sideboard
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Presenting a noteworthy four-door sideboard, exuding an Alpine Chalet style, crafted from solid elm and discovered in the Maritime Alps. This unique cabinet, originating from the 196...
Oak
$2,920Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 52 in D 18 in
Vintage Mid Century Credenza or Buffet with Caning and Dovetailed Drawers
By Jack Cartwright
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage mid century credenza or buffet with caning and dovetailed drawers. Designed by Jack Cartwright for Founders.
Cane, Walnut
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.