Credenzas
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Early 2000s Italian Credenzas
Wood
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Birch, Oak
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Birch, Oak
19th Century Italian Antique Credenzas
Wood
2010s Turkish Modern Credenzas
Walnut, Wood
2010s Ukrainian Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
2010s Ukrainian Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
2010s Ukrainian Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Credenzas
Oak
2010s Mexican Modern Credenzas
Beech
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Credenzas
Hardwood, Walnut
2010s Mexican Other Credenzas
Glass, Wood
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Birch
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Credenzas
Walnut
19th Century Antique Credenzas
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Credenzas
Pearwood, Walnut
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Credenzas
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century English Antique Credenzas
Carrara Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Credenzas
Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Credenzas
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Steel
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Credenzas
Wood, Lacquer
2010s South African Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Cane, Oak
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Credenzas
Onyx, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Credenzas
Wood, Beech, Oak
2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Credenzas
Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Credenzas
Onyx, Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Credenzas
Onyx, Stainless Steel
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Credenzas
Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass
1960s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Brass, Bronze, Pewter
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Credenzas
Walnut
Early 20th Century Art Deco Credenzas
Oak
1920s Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Bronze
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Leather, Walnut
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
1890s French French Provincial Antique Credenzas
Oak
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1750s Italian Antique Credenzas
Elm
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
2010s Turkish Modern Credenzas
Brass
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Brass
2010s American Credenzas
Brass
2010s American Credenzas
Brass
1950s Italian Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Aluminum
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.