Credenzas
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Cane, Ash, Oak, Walnut
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Cherry
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Bakelite, Walnut
1970s Chinoiserie Vintage Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Stainless Steel
Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Credenzas
Marble
1970s Italian Vintage Credenzas
Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Bone, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Bronze
2010s Italian Art Deco Credenzas
Polyester, Ebony
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Lacquer
2010s Canadian Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s Canadian Modern Credenzas
Brass
20th Century French Modern Credenzas
Wood
18th Century English George III Antique Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Bone, Wood
Early 2000s Italian Modern Credenzas
Metal
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Credenzas
Marble, Bronze
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1970s Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas
Wood
20th Century Belgian Brutalist Credenzas
Aluminum
2010s Italian Art Deco Credenzas
Nickel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Country Credenzas
Glass, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Glass, Wood
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
Late 20th Century Philippine Credenzas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Bone, Wood
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
1970s American Neoclassical Vintage Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Credenzas
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Glass, Wood
1770s Italian Neoclassical Antique Credenzas
Walnut
1940s Vintage Credenzas
Opaline Glass, Palisander
1890s Dutch Gothic Antique Credenzas
Wood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Credenzas
Steel
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Birch, Satinwood
1950s Italian Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
2010s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Teak, Plywood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Glass, Wood
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Mirror, Stained Glass, Walnut, Burl
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
18th Century English Chippendale Antique Credenzas
Brass
1970s American Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood, Lacquer
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1950s Italian Vintage Credenzas
Wood
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Credenzas
Oak
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Credenzas
Brass
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.