Painted Mid Century Credenza
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Rustic Credenzas
Pine
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rustic Credenzas
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Oak, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century North American Regency Credenzas
Marble
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Steel
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Resin, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Maple
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Credenzas
Wood
2010s New Zealand Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Credenzas
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Gesso, Hardwood
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Credenzas
Metal
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Credenzas
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Leather, Walnut, Paint
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Credenzas
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Credenzas
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Birch
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Hardwood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Credenzas
Wood, Lacquer
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Marble
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Credenzas
Glass, Beech
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Credenzas
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Credenzas
Ormolu, Bronze
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Plastic, Hardwood, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Dressers
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Goatskin
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Chrome
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Glass, Mahogany, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Brass
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Metal
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Painted Mid Century Credenza For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Painted Mid Century Credenza?
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There are many colors available for painting a mid-century modern home and it is a matter of preference. You can choose from a range of colors that are closely associated with mid-century modernism — popular pairings include orange and brown or chartreuse and gray, for example. Find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture, decorative pieces, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs today.








