Credenzas
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Glass, Palisander
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Credenzas
Bronze
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Credenzas
Wood
20th Century Credenzas
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Credenzas
Brass
1960s American Chinoiserie Vintage Credenzas
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Brass
1950s Swedish Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
19th Century British Antique Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
18th Century Italian Antique Credenzas
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Credenzas
Iron
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Oak
2010s North American Credenzas
Parchment Paper
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Pine
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Credenzas
Wood
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
20th Century Organic Modern Credenzas
Wood
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
1960s Italian Vintage Credenzas
Leather, Wood
18th Century Italian Antique Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Credenzas
Lacquer
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Credenzas
Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Aluminum, Iron
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Bouclé, Walnut
2010s American Credenzas
Ash, Oak, Walnut
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Oak
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1980s Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Credenzas
Stainless Steel
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Slate, Chrome
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Credenzas
Bronze
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Oak
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Credenzas
Wood
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
2010s American Credenzas
Brass
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Mahogany, Walnut
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Bronze
Mid-17th Century Italian Antique Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Marble, Quartz, Travertine, Brass, Stainless Steel
1930s French Vintage Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Credenzas
Rosewood
2010s Italian Other Credenzas
Art Glass, Mirror, Murano Glass
1990s American Art Deco Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Credenzas
Bronze
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Credenzas
Brass
1940s French Art Deco 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.