Petite Credenza
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Seagrass, Cedar
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Goatskin, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Sheet Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Chrome
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
Antique 1880s English Credenzas
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Modern Credenzas
Travertine, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Steel, Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Sideboards
Brass
Recent Sales
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Credenzas
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Aluminum
2010s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Vintage 1950s American Cabinets
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Burl
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Marble
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Walnut
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Vintage 1980s Credenzas
Lacquer
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Laminate
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers
Teak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Laminate, Wood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Vintage 1960s Danish Credenzas
Brass
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Raffia, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Epoxy Resin, Wood
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Birch, Rosewood, Pine
20th Century American Credenzas
Aluminum
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Credenzas
Marble, Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Credenzas
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Travertine
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century Italian Night Stands
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Walnut
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Teak
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Teak
20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Credenzas
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Teak
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Rosewood
Late 20th Century North American Queen Anne Sideboards
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Marble, Chrome
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21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal, Nickel, Brass
2010s American Rustic Benches
Steel
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
Cotton
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Cabinets
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Walnut
2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Rattan
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Doors and Gates
Glass, Oak
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Chrome
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Brass, Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Stainless Steel
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Petite Credenza For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Petite 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.













