Credenzas
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Cherry
2010s Mexican Modern Credenzas
Beech
Early 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Credenzas
Leather, Oak
20th Century Italian Credenzas
Brass, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Credenzas
Wood
1960s American Campaign Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1950s French Brutalist Vintage Credenzas
Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Mahogany
2010s Swiss Credenzas
Steel, Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Oak
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Teak, Rattan
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Credenzas
Fir, Paint
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas
Oak, Walnut, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Credenzas
Metal
2010s American Credenzas
Brass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Palisander
1960s Vintage Credenzas
Brass, Copper, Cut Steel
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rattan, Oak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Credenzas
Lava
18th Century Renaissance Antique Credenzas
Ormolu
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
1930s American Louis XV Vintage Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Teak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Glass, Birch
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Wood, Oak
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Oak, Hardwood, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Brass
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Credenzas
Brass
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Walnut
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood, Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass, Enamel, Steel
2010s American Organic Modern Credenzas
Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Gold Leaf
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Credenzas
Marble, Brass, Iron
1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass, Chrome
Early 2000s Indonesian Regency Credenzas
Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Steel
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Cane, Walnut
1950s Italian Vintage Credenzas
Glass, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
2010s British Minimalist Credenzas
Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Metal, Brass, Bronze, C...
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Hardwood, Fruitwood, Walnut
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood, Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
20th Century French Credenzas
Wood, Paint
1960s American Brutalist Vintage Credenzas
Pine, Plywood
Late 18th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Credenzas
Glass, Pine, Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Credenzas
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century North American Chippendale Credenzas
Walnut, Burl
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Credenzas
Wood, Wenge
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal, 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.