Credenzas
1940s Italian Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Formica, Palisander
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
2010s Swiss Credenzas
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Hollywood Regency Credenzas
Nickel
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood
2010s Indian Post-Modern Credenzas
Brass
1950s Italian Vintage Credenzas
Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Aluminum
Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Credenzas
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Credenzas
Onyx, Bronze
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1950s Italian Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Credenzas
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Chippendale Credenzas
Crystal
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Marble
1950s Italian Vintage Credenzas
Aluminum
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood
1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Poplar
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Copper
1890s Italian Baroque Revival Antique Credenzas
Marble
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Copper
1970s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Iron
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Credenzas
Burl, Mirror, Maple, Walnut
18th Century Spanish Antique Credenzas
Wood
Mid-19th Century Italian French Provincial Antique Credenzas
Metal
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
19th Century English Victorian Antique Credenzas
Mirror, Walnut
1880s French Louis Philippe Antique Credenzas
Oak
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Oak
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Iron
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Mahogany
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
Late 20th Century American Federal Credenzas
Mahogany
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak, Pine
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Credenzas
Wood
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Wood, Oak
Early 20th Century Credenzas
Mahogany
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Wood, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Chrome
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
Early 20th Century Belgian Credenzas
Mahogany
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Steel
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Credenzas
Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Oak
2010s Italian Other Credenzas
Stainless Steel
1970s Italian Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Credenzas
Paint, Walnut, Epoxy Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Credenzas
Onyx, Brass, Stainless Steel
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Bamboo, Hardwood
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Birch, Oak
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.