Credenzas
Vintage, New and Antique Credenzas





1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
2010s American Other Credenzas
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Credenzas
Brass
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
2010s New Zealand Organic Modern Credenzas
Steel
2010s American American Craftsman Credenzas
Steel
2010s Credenzas
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Credenzas
Metal
2010s New Zealand Modern Credenzas
Copper
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
2010s Brazilian Credenzas
Teak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Credenzas
Brass, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Credenzas
Brass
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Credenzas
Paint
2010s Brazilian Credenzas
Hardwood
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood, Oak, Teak
Early 1900s Italian Rustic Antique Credenzas
Fir
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Brass
1940s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Slate, Brass, Copper, Steel
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Maple, Walnut
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Credenzas
Mahogany
2010s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Oak
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
2010s American Minimalist Credenzas
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
1860s English Antique Credenzas
Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Stone
2010s American Credenzas
Wood, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Credenzas
Brass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Elm
2010s Indian Other Credenzas
Brass
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Credenzas
Walnut
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Marble
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal
2010s Mexican Modern Credenzas
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Chestnut
2010s Italian Baroque Credenzas
Iron
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Stone, Slate
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
1970s American Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass, Brass
2010s South American Modern Credenzas
Metal
2010s Brazilian Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s South American Modern Credenzas
Metal
2010s Brazilian Modern Credenzas
Metal
2010s South American Modern Credenzas
Metal
2010s Brazilian Modern Credenzas
Metal
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Marble, Carrara Marble
2010s Mexican Minimalist Credenzas
Beech
2010s Mexican Minimalist Credenzas
Beech
2010s Mexican Minimalist Credenzas
Beech
2010s Mexican Minimalist Credenzas
Beech
2010s Mexican Minimalist Credenzas
Walnut
Vintage, New and Antique Credenzas
A credenza can add an understated touch of grace to your home. This long and sophisticated cabinet-style piece of furniture can serve a variety of purposes, and it looks 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.