Credenzas
1940s French Brutalist Vintage Credenzas
Oak
Mid-20th Century Credenzas
Rattan, Mahogany
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Gold Leaf
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
18th Century French French Provincial Antique Credenzas
Wrought Iron
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Rancho Monterey Credenzas
Brass, Iron
1950s Italian Vintage Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Steel, Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Brass
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Teak
1970s Danish Brutalist Vintage Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Aluminum
2010s Canadian Modern Credenzas
Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Aluminum
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Birch, Teak
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Sycamore
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
19th Century English Victorian Antique Credenzas
Ormolu
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Credenzas
Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Birch, Teak
2010s Canadian Modern Credenzas
Wenge
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Oak
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Oak
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Macassar, Oak
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Brass
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Birch, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut, Faux Leather, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas
Oak, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Oak
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Aluminum
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Beech, Teak
19th Century English Victorian Antique Credenzas
Ebony
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
19th Century English Victorian Antique Credenzas
Walnut
20th Century French Victorian Credenzas
Iron
2010s British Minimalist Credenzas
Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Metal, Brass, Bronze, C...
1930s American Jacobean Vintage Credenzas
Oak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Marble, Copper
1950s French Brutalist Vintage Credenzas
Oak
Antique and Vintage Credenzas for Sale: Shop Danish Credenzas, Mid-Century Credenzas and Broyhill Brasilia Credenzas on 1stDibs
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.