Credenzas
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
1980s Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Teak
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Credenzas
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Credenzas
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Steel
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut, Paint
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Walnut
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Laminate
Early 2000s American Modern Credenzas
Mahogany
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Wood, Maple, Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Steel
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Laminate, Wood
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Credenzas
Marble
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Credenzas
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Credenzas
Wood, Lacquer
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
1950s Italian Vintage Credenzas
Aluminum
Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Credenzas
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut, Burl
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
1890s Spanish Baroque Antique Credenzas
Iron
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak, Pine
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Oak
1960s American Campaign Vintage Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Aluminum
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Wood, Maple
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Maple, Walnut
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Birch, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Bronze
1960s North American Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Credenzas
Oak, Walnut
1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Oak
2010s American American Craftsman Credenzas
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Teak
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Birdseye Maple, Walnut, Cherry, Olive
2010s Italian Other Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Art Glass, Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Credenzas
Metal
1930s Mexican Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Pine
19th Century English Victorian Antique Credenzas
Ebony
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Zebra Wood
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
2010s Italian Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Credenzas
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Chrome
18th Century French French Provincial Antique Credenzas
Wrought Iron
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Futurist Credenzas
Gold Leaf
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Metal
1950s French Mid-Century Modern 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.