Credenzas
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood, Teak
19th Century Italian Antique Credenzas
Wood, Walnut
1950s Danish Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood, Rosewood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1870s English High Victorian Antique Credenzas
Walnut
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Birch, Oak
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Birch, Oak
Early 2000s Italian Credenzas
Wood
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Credenzas
Ormolu
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Credenzas
Pearwood, Walnut
Early 2000s Italian Hollywood Regency Credenzas
Brass, Copper
2010s Turkish Modern Credenzas
Walnut, Wood
2010s Ukrainian Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas
Wood, Walnut, Oak
2010s Ukrainian Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
2010s Ukrainian Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Credenzas
Oak
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Credenzas
Walnut
2010s Mexican Modern Credenzas
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Credenzas
Metal
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Metal
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Credenzas
Hardwood, Walnut
2010s Mexican Other Credenzas
Glass, Wood
19th Century Italian Antique Credenzas
Wood
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Birch
19th Century English Antique Credenzas
Carrara Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Credenzas
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Credenzas
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century Antique Credenzas
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Credenzas
Bronze, Steel
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Oak, Teak
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Credenzas
Walnut
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Bronze
2010s Mexican Modern Credenzas
Quartz, Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
Late 20th Century Philippine Credenzas
Reed
2010s Canadian Organic Modern Credenzas
Cut Steel, Brass, Bronze, Nickel
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Glass, Wood, Teak
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Credenzas
Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Credenzas
Oak
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Cane, Oak
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Aluminum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Credenzas
Wood
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
2010s South African Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Wood, Ash
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood, Lacquer
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
Mid-19th Century Italian French Provincial Antique Credenzas
Metal
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
Vintage, New and Antique Credenzas
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 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, new and vintage credenzas on 1stDibs to find the perfect fit for your home today.