Stereo Credenza
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Birch
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
Vintage 1970s French Futurist Credenzas
Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Smoked Glass, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Chrome
Vintage 1950s American Credenzas
Rattan
Vintage 1970s French Futurist Credenzas
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Rosewood
Late 20th Century American Modern Sideboards
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Glass, Mirror, Formica, Oak
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2010s American Modern Credenzas
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Giclée
2010s American Modern Music Stands
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Wood, Poplar, Burl
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Anglo-Japanese Table Lamps
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Steel, Sheet Metal
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Hardwood
Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1970s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Bronze
Recent Sales
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Credenzas
Steel
2010s American Minimalist Credenzas
Wood, Hardwood, Maple
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Teak
2010s American Organic Modern Credenzas
Copper
2010s American Organic Modern Credenzas
Hardwood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Credenzas
Wood
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
2010s American Modern Sideboards
Palisander
Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Paper
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Paper
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Paper
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Paper
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Paper
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Paper
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Paper
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Paper
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Paper
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Paper
20th Century Post-Modern Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
Late 20th Century North American Modern Credenzas
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Beech
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
American Credenzas
Aluminum
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s American Credenzas
Chrome
Vintage 1950s American Credenzas
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Credenzas
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1960s American Credenzas
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Maple
Vintage 1970s American Credenzas
Wood, Linen, Lacquer
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Raffia, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Mirror, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Mahogany
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Teak
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Credenzas
Nickel
Vintage 1950s American Credenzas
Walnut, Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Credenzas
Steel
Vintage 1950s American 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 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.