Credenzas
1960s Danish Vintage Credenzas
Metal
1960s Danish Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1850s English Antique Credenzas
Hardwood, Burl
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Credenzas
Brass
Late 20th Century Philippine Credenzas
Metal
1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Poplar
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Credenzas
Wrought Iron
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood, Cane
1920s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Oak, Walnut
20th Century American Credenzas
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Pine
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass, Gold Leaf
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Oak
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Marble
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1960s Italian Vintage Credenzas
Metal
1960s English Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
2010s Mexican Minimalist Credenzas
Beech
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Credenzas
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Stainless Steel
1890s Italian Baroque Revival Antique Credenzas
Marble
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Marble, Steel
2010s Brazilian Credenzas
Teak, Cane
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Credenzas
Bronze
2010s Chippendale Credenzas
Mahogany
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Oak
1940s French Brutalist Vintage Credenzas
Oak
1970s American French Provincial Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1970s American French Provincial Vintage Credenzas
Brass
2010s American Regency Credenzas
Mahogany, Satinwood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
2010s Mexican Modern Credenzas
Steel
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Teak
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Oak
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Marble
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Oak
1950s American Vintage Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Credenzas
Marble, Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Steel, Chrome
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Oak
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Credenzas
Brass
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Credenzas
Bronze
19th Century English Victorian Antique Credenzas
Walnut
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Art Glass, 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.