Modern Tall Credenza
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Vintage 1980s American Modern Credenzas
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass, Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Maple
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
2010s Turkish Modern Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Teak
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Walnut, Wenge
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Teak
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Teak
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Brass
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20th Century Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Teak
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Vintage 1960s European Modern Credenzas
Teak
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Teak
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Iron
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Maple
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Oak
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Vintage 1960s North American Credenzas
Walnut
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Hardwood
Vintage 1950s American Scandinavian Modern Buffets
Laminate, Wood
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Teak
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Mirror, Teak
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Teak
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Glass, Teak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Wood, Glass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Ebony, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Steel
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass, Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass, Iron
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
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Teak
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Stainless Steel
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Plastic, Hardwood
1990s American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Nickel
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Rosewood
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Plastic
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Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass
Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Space Age Night Stands
Aluminum
Modern Tall Credenza For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Modern Tall 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.













