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Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Danish Modern Walnut Credenza
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Danish Modern Walnut Credenza

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Danish Modern Walnut Credenza

Located in Los Angeles, CA

refinished Danish Modern walnut credenza from the 1960s showcases timeless Scandinavian craftsmanship and

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

1960s Thin Edge Three Door Walnut Credenza, Mid Century Danish
1960s Thin Edge Three Door Walnut Credenza, Mid Century Danish

1960s Thin Edge Three Door Walnut Credenza, Mid Century Danish

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1960s thin edge three door walnut credenza - mid century danish Exquisite Thin edge walnut

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Beech, Walnut

Custom Made Walnut Credenza w/ Sliding Doors by Danish Modern LA
Custom Made Walnut Credenza w/ Sliding Doors by Danish Modern LA

Custom Made Walnut Credenza w/ Sliding Doors by Danish Modern LA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Custom Made Walnut Credenza w/ Sliding Doors by Danish Modern LA Designer Danish Modern LA

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Danish Mid-Century Modern Walnut 12 Drawers Long Credenza Dresser MINT!
Danish Mid-Century Modern Walnut 12 Drawers Long Credenza Dresser MINT!

Danish Mid-Century Modern Walnut 12 Drawers Long Credenza Dresser MINT!

By Dunbar Furniture, Jens Risom

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Danish Mid-Century Modern walnut 12 drawers long credenza dresser MINT!.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Credenza by Rosengren Hansen
Danish Modern Credenza by Rosengren Hansen

Danish Modern Credenza by Rosengren Hansen

By Brande Møbelindustri, Henry Rosengren Hansen

Located in New York, NY

Classic Danish modern sideboard by Brande Mobelindustri for Rosengren Hansen. The credenza features

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Luxury Walnut Brass Credenza by William Watting for Fristho Modernart Denmark
Luxury Walnut Brass Credenza by William Watting for Fristho Modernart Denmark

Luxury Walnut Brass Credenza by William Watting for Fristho Modernart Denmark

By William Watting, Fristho

Located in Voorburg, NL

Stunning Walnut sideboard designed by William Watting and produced by Fristho Modernart Denmark in

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Vintage Custom-Made Walnut Credenza
Vintage Custom-Made Walnut Credenza

Vintage Custom-Made Walnut Credenza

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This custom-built mid-century modern credenza offers a refined balance of clean lines, warm wood

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Walnut and Burl Wood Curved Credenza
Vintage Walnut and Burl Wood Curved Credenza

Vintage Walnut and Burl Wood Curved Credenza

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Stunning vintage walnut and burl wood curved credenza designed and manufactured in the United

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Milo Baughman Walnut Credenza by Glenn of California
Milo Baughman Walnut Credenza by Glenn of California

Milo Baughman Walnut Credenza by Glenn of California

By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Introducing a stunning mid-century walnut credenza, designed by the renowned Milo Baughman for

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza by Ramseur Furniture
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza by Ramseur Furniture

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza by Ramseur Furniture

By Ramseur Furniture Company

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This mid-century walnut credenza, crafted by cabinet maker Ramseu Furniture in the United States in

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Walnut and Chrome Credenza by Florence Knoll
Vintage Walnut and Chrome Credenza by Florence Knoll

Vintage Walnut and Chrome Credenza by Florence Knoll

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Introducing the stunning mid-century walnut credenza designed by architect and furniture designer

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vintage Walnut Credenza by Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi Young
Vintage Walnut Credenza by Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi Young

Vintage Walnut Credenza by Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi Young

By Maurice Bailey, Monteverdi-Young

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This exquisite 1960s walnut credenza showcases the sophisticated design vision of Maurice Bailey

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal, Brass

Custom Made Multi-Color Lacquered Credenza by Danish Modern LA
Custom Made Multi-Color Lacquered Credenza by Danish Modern LA

Custom Made Multi-Color Lacquered Credenza by Danish Modern LA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Custom Made Multi-Color Lacquered Credenza by Danish Modern LA Designer Danish Modern LA

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Brass Credenza by R-Way
Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Brass Credenza by R-Way

Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Brass Credenza by R-Way

By R-Way Furniture Company

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Mid-Century modern walnut and brass credenza manufactured by R-Way in the United States, circa

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Milo Baughman Walnut Tambour Door Credenza by Glenn of California
Milo Baughman Walnut Tambour Door Credenza by Glenn of California

Milo Baughman Walnut Tambour Door Credenza by Glenn of California

By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Mid-century walnut tambour door credenza designed by Milo Baughman and manufactured by Glenn of

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Laminate, Rosewood, Walnut

Monumental Art Deco Walnut and Marble Credenza by Maurice Rinck
Monumental Art Deco Walnut and Marble Credenza by Maurice Rinck

Monumental Art Deco Walnut and Marble Credenza by Maurice Rinck

By Maurice Rinck

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This stunning Maurice Rinck walnut sideboard from the 1940s is a true testament to timeless design

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Credenzas

Materials

Marble, Metal

Mid-Century Modern Style Tambour-Door Credenza by Danish Modern LA
Mid-Century Modern Style Tambour-Door Credenza by Danish Modern LA

Mid-Century Modern Style Tambour-Door Credenza by Danish Modern LA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Introducing our first-ever modern credenza designed and crafted by Danish Modern L.A.'s artisans

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Style Tambour-Door Credenza by Danish Modern LA
Mid-Century Modern Style Tambour-Door Credenza by Danish Modern LA

Mid-Century Modern Style Tambour-Door Credenza by Danish Modern LA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Introducing our first-ever modern credenza designed and crafted by Danish Modern L.A.'s artisans

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Impressive Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Large Walnut Credenza or Sideboard
Impressive Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Large Walnut Credenza or Sideboard

Impressive Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Large Walnut Credenza or Sideboard

By Jens Risom

Located in St. Louis, MO

Handsome Jens Risom (1916-2016) designed Danish Modern walnut credenza is perfect for office or

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Walnut Credenza or Bookcase with Glass Doors by Merton Gershun
Mid-Century Walnut Credenza or Bookcase with Glass Doors by Merton Gershun

Mid-Century Walnut Credenza or Bookcase with Glass Doors by Merton Gershun

By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Presenting a stunning vintage walnut credenza or bookcase, a true gem designed by Merton L. Gershun

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Walnut Credenza by Merton L. Gershun for American of Martinsville
Mid-Century Walnut Credenza by Merton L. Gershun for American of Martinsville

Mid-Century Walnut Credenza by Merton L. Gershun for American of Martinsville

By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Introducing this stunning vintage long credenza, designed by Merton L. Gershun for American of

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Danish Mid Century Modern Walnut 3 Drawer 2 Sculptural Doors Dresser
Danish Mid Century Modern Walnut 3 Drawer 2 Sculptural Doors Dresser

Danish Mid Century Modern Walnut 3 Drawer 2 Sculptural Doors Dresser

By American of Martinsville

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Danish Mid Century Modern Walnut 3 Drawer 2 Sculptural Doors Dresser MINT!

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Ib Kofod Larsen Brazilian Rosewood Credenza With Tambour Doors
Ib Kofod Larsen Brazilian Rosewood Credenza With Tambour Doors

Ib Kofod Larsen Brazilian Rosewood Credenza With Tambour Doors

By Faarup Møbelfabrik, Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: Denmark Designer: Ib Kofod Larsen Manufacturer: Faarup Møbelfabrik Era: 1960s Materials

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Kurt Ostervig for Brande Mobelfabrik Burled Walnut Cabinet
Kurt Ostervig for Brande Mobelfabrik Burled Walnut Cabinet

Kurt Ostervig for Brande Mobelfabrik Burled Walnut Cabinet

By Kurt Østervig, Brande Møbelfabrik

Located in Oakland, CA

Sideboard designed by Kurt Ostervig for Brande Møbelfabrik, 1956, Denmark. Features a stunning

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Mid-century Walnut Dresser by Merton L. Gershun for American of Martinsville
Mid-century Walnut Dresser by Merton L. Gershun for American of Martinsville

Mid-century Walnut Dresser by Merton L. Gershun for American of Martinsville

By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Fabulous vintage walnut and lacquered dresser designed by Michael L. Gershun for American of

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Danish Mid-Century Walnut 6 Drawers Long Credenza Dresser w/ Carved Double Doors
Danish Mid-Century Walnut 6 Drawers Long Credenza Dresser w/ Carved Double Doors

Danish Mid-Century Walnut 6 Drawers Long Credenza Dresser w/ Carved Double Doors

By John Stuart Inc., Edmond J. Spence

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Danish mid century walnut 6 drawers long credenza dresser w/ carved double doors. Fine carved

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Danish Mid-Century Modern 9 Drawers Walnut Burl Wood Long Credenza Dresser Mint!
Danish Mid-Century Modern 9 Drawers Walnut Burl Wood Long Credenza Dresser Mint!

Danish Mid-Century Modern 9 Drawers Walnut Burl Wood Long Credenza Dresser Mint!

By Mount Airy Furniture Company, Harvey Probber

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Danish Mid-Century Modern 9 drawers walnut burl wood long credenza dresser mint!

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Mid Century Walnut Wood File Cabinet Credenza by Jens Risom
Mid Century Walnut Wood File Cabinet Credenza by Jens Risom

Mid Century Walnut Wood File Cabinet Credenza by Jens Risom

By Jens Risom

Located in Detroit, MI

This vintage mid century file cabinet credenza from the Group 8 Collection designed by Jens Risom

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Vintage Credenza Sideboard Buffet by Vanson Danish Style
Mid Century Modern Vintage Credenza Sideboard Buffet by Vanson Danish Style

Mid Century Modern Vintage Credenza Sideboard Buffet by Vanson Danish Style

By Vanson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Discover the Mid Century Modern Vintage Credenza Sideboard Buffet by Vanson— a beautiful piece of

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak, Walnut

Outstanding Mid-Century Walnut Dresser with Heavy Sculptural Hardware
Outstanding Mid-Century Walnut Dresser with Heavy Sculptural Hardware

Outstanding Mid-Century Walnut Dresser with Heavy Sculptural Hardware

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Long Mid-Century Danish Modern walnut sculptural dresser credenza with "fish" design elements.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Danish Modern Walnut Credenza/Dresser
Midcentury Danish Modern Walnut Credenza/Dresser

Midcentury Danish Modern Walnut Credenza/Dresser

Located in New Hyde Park, NY

Midcentury Danish modern nine-drawer walnut credenza/dresser. Nominal slight dings and scratches

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Danish Modern Inlaid Walnut Two-Door Credenza by Piet Hein
Danish Modern Inlaid Walnut Two-Door Credenza by Piet Hein

Danish Modern Inlaid Walnut Two-Door Credenza by Piet Hein

By Piet Hein

Located in Hollywood, FL

The shaped top above two doors in fine figured walnut and line inlaid with structural pierced legs

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Danish Modern Teak Sideboard or Credenza by Peter Løvig Nielsen
Danish Modern Teak Sideboard or Credenza by Peter Løvig Nielsen

Danish Modern Teak Sideboard or Credenza by Peter Løvig Nielsen

By Peter Løvig Nielsen

Located in Hudson, NY

This two-door, teak and walnut storage cabinet has two shelves behind each cabinet creating six

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

EXTRA LONG Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Square Leg CREDENZA, c. 1960'S
EXTRA LONG Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Square Leg CREDENZA, c. 1960'S

EXTRA LONG Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Square Leg CREDENZA, c. 1960'S

Located in Weehawken, NJ

Extra Long Mid Century Modern Credenza, c. 1960's featuring a warm, beautifully grained walnut case

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Danish Modern Walnut Credenza
Danish Modern Walnut Credenza

Danish Modern Walnut Credenza

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Danish Modern Walnut Credenza

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Danish Walnut Credenza
Danish Walnut Credenza

Danish Walnut Credenza

Located in Los Angeles, CA

faded walnut credenza w/brass hinges & locks

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Walnut Credenza
Danish Modern Walnut Credenza

Danish Modern Walnut Credenza

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Exceptional Danish modern walnut credenza manufactured in Denmark, circa 1960s. Features three

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Danish Walnut Credenza
Mid Century Danish Walnut Credenza

Mid Century Danish Walnut Credenza

Located in San Mateo, CA

Nice sized Danish credenza. This credenza is walnut with a darker mahogany legs and trim around the

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut, Mahogany

Danish Walnut Tambour Credenza
Danish Walnut Tambour Credenza

Danish Walnut Tambour Credenza

Located in San Francisco, CA

Beautiful Danish design bow front walnut credenza with fitted interior. Perfect anchor piece for

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Mid century Danish Walnut Credenza
Mid century Danish Walnut Credenza

Mid century Danish Walnut Credenza

Located in Oakland, CA

Midcentury Danish walnut credenza with sliding doors and series of five drawers in center, each

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Danish Midcentury Walnut Credenza
Danish Midcentury Walnut Credenza

Danish Midcentury Walnut Credenza

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful Danish midcentury stained walnut credenza with operable doors and cabinets. With original

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Danish Modern Walnut Small Credenza
Danish Modern Walnut Small Credenza

Danish Modern Walnut Small Credenza

By Bernhard Pedersen & Son

Located in San Francisco, CA

Danish modern walnut credenza by Bernhard Pedersen & Sons, Denmark. Featuring tambor doors with

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

1930 Danish Walnut Credenza with Brass Pulls
1930 Danish Walnut Credenza with Brass Pulls

1930 Danish Walnut Credenza with Brass Pulls

By Holger Christensen, Ernst Kühn

Located in Oakland, CA

Finely crafted 1930s Scandinavian cabinet of burled walnut with figured book-matched grain, dove

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Mid-century Danish Modern Walnut Credenza
Mid-century Danish Modern Walnut Credenza

Mid-century Danish Modern Walnut Credenza

By Torbjørn Afdal

Located in Oakland, CA

Walnut credenza sideboard with sliding doors and series of felt lined drawers down center. Beveled

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood

1960s Monumental Danish Walnut Tambour Door Credenza
1960s Monumental Danish Walnut Tambour Door Credenza

1960s Monumental Danish Walnut Tambour Door Credenza

By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Svend Aage Larsen, Faarup Møbelfabrik

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Largest produced version of this popular full length sliding door design at 7 1/2 Feet. Finished back.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Danish Modern Two-Door Walnut Credenza
Midcentury Danish Modern Two-Door Walnut Credenza

Midcentury Danish Modern Two-Door Walnut Credenza

By Stanley Furniture

Located in Wilmington, DE

Offered is a Mid-Century Modern credenza. This piece is made of walnut, featuring two doors on each

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Danish Modern Broyhill Forward Walnut Credenza
Midcentury Danish Modern Broyhill Forward Walnut Credenza

Midcentury Danish Modern Broyhill Forward Walnut Credenza

By Broyhill

Located in Wilmington, DE

Offered is a Mid-Century Modern walnut credenza by Broyhill "Forward". The front features three

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Low Credenza in Walnut from Denmark, circa 1960
Low Credenza in Walnut from Denmark, circa 1960

Low Credenza in Walnut from Denmark, circa 1960

Located in Nashville, TN

Low credenza in walnut from Denmark, circa 1960. Two sliding doors with six drawers inside. Light

Category

Vintage 1960s European Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Danish Midcentury Credenza
Danish Midcentury Credenza

Danish Midcentury Credenza

By H.P. Hansen

Located in London, GB

A lovely sleek Danish midcentury credenza. Sliding doors with nice vertical Minimalist handles

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak, Walnut

Danish Modern Credenza
Danish Modern Credenza

Danish Modern Credenza

By Jens Risom

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Lovely oiled walnut office credenza by Jens Risom. Shelf in left interior cupboard is adjustable

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal

Danish Midcentury Credenza
Danish Midcentury Credenza

Danish Midcentury Credenza

By Dammand & Rasmussen Møbelfabrik

Located in London, GB

A Danish Midcentury credenza circa 1960. Produced by the quality Dammand Rasmussen factory in

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Hardwood, Maple, Walnut, Plywood

Danish Sideboard Credenza
Danish Sideboard Credenza

Danish Sideboard Credenza

By Poul Hundevad

Located in London, GB

A beautifully sleek and practical credenza design from Poul Hundevad circa 1960. Height adjustable

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Birch, Teak, Walnut, Plywood

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Walnut Danish Credenza For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the walnut Danish credenza you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each walnut Danish credenza for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and metal. Find 124 options for an antique or vintage walnut Danish credenza now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a walnut Danish credenza — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A walnut Danish credenza made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made walnut Danish credenza has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Bernhard Pedersen & Son, Finn Juhl and Faarup Møbelfabrik are consistently popular.

How Much is a Walnut Danish Credenza?

Prices for a walnut Danish credenza can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $895 and can go as high as $14,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,200.

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.