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Credenzas For Sale
Baron Storage Cabinet — Patinated Brass — Made in Britain
Located in Washington, GB
A four-doored sideboard in hand-patinated brass. Each door operates on push-to-open, soft-close hinges. Handcrafted in the North to order, this sideboard can be commissioned in besp...
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2010s British Minimalist Credenzas

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Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Metal, Brass, Bronze, C...

Pair of 20th Century Lacquered Wood Italian Sideboards with Mirrors, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Pair of sideboards with shelf, Italy, mid-20th century. Furniture rounded on the front and straight on the sides, in carved and lacquered wood, of beautiful lines and pleasant decor....
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1950s Italian Vintage Credenzas

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Wood

Unison for Sonos Vinyl Record Storage Stand in Natural Walnut
Located in Nyack, NY
An all in one solution, the 52" Unison Record stand combines both audio gear and record storage into a beautifully designed single piece of solid w...
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2010s American Modern Credenzas

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Leather, Walnut

Douglas Vinyl Record Storage Cabinet / Credenza Walnut Mid-Century Modern Shelf
Located in Long Beach, CA
This walnut beauty is the perfect way to showcase your records, 84" long x 16" deep x 24" tall. This is an original design, and is handcrafted in Long Beach, CA by Pete Deeble Furnit...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Walnut

three-door sideboard with optical glass paneling
Located in Guazzora, IT
Un mobile in ottone, ispirato alla luna, incanta con la sua superficie cesellata, ricca di crateri e curve che evocano il paesaggio lunare. Polished brass reflects light, creating a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brutalist Credenzas

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Brass

Sophisticated Teak Credenza
Located in South Charleston, WV
Unmarked but probably made by D-Scan. A large credenza boating volumes of storage for living room or office. Measures nearly 20" deep, 78.5" wide and 29.5" tall. A fine Danish Mi-Cen...
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Late 20th Century Singaporean Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Credenza
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Credenza This credenza measures: 60 wide x 19 deep x 30.75 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage cond...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas

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Walnut

High-Quality Craft Credenza 19, Sereno Collection, Small Sculptures
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
High-Quality Craft Credenza 19, Sereno Collection, Small Sculptures — Sereno Collection Design by Joel Escalona for NONO When practicality becomes art, the result is the Sereno Col...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Craftassociates Credenza, Cambre Modern Credenza, Walnut and Maple, White
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craftassociates Credenza, Cambre Modern Credenza, Walnut and Maple, White This modern walnut credenza from the Cambre Collection for Craft Associates Furniture is expertly crafted. ...
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2010s American Modern Credenzas

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Wood, Maple, Walnut

Art Deco Modernist Credenza or Sideboard by H. Fels for L.O.V. Oosterbeek
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Modernist credenza or sideboard. Design by H. Fels for L.O.V. Oosterbeek. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak base with original black lacqu...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Credenzas

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Oak

George Nelson Styled Walnut Mid Century Credenza / File Cabinet
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A smaller sized walnut credenza / file cabinet with four deep pull out drawers and chromed pulls . Sitting on brushed stainless steel legs with foot pads , a great piece that is in a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Metal

Baxter Credenza by Autonomous Furniture
Located in Victoria, BC
The Baxter Credenza has a low and lean profile, showcasing four cabinet doors and open upper storage. The credenza uses solid black walnut constructed with, an uncommonly practiced, entirely solid wood carcass, cabinet doors, and interior shelves. Black steel door...
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2010s Canadian Modern Credenzas

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Steel, Metal

19th Century Korean Tansu Cabinet
Located in Elkton, MD
This is an exquisite two-part Korean Tansu cabinet from the early 20th century. The upper case features four small fitted drawers, while both uppe...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Japonisme Antique Credenzas

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Brass

Abstract Polka Dot Inlay White Media Console
Located in New York, NY
"Kusama-Inspired Polka Dots White Media Console" Infuse your living space with a burst of creativity and style with our Kusama-Inspired Bold Polka Dots Media Console. Drawing inspir...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Bone, Wood

1960's Mid-century Danish Teak Credenza with Doors and Drawers
Located in Oakland, CA
1960s Danish teak credenza crafted with three sliding doors and series of four drawers, each adorned with angled triangular pulls, raised on tapered legs. The interior is made of cub...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Amazing Midcentury Paul McCobb H Sacks & Sons 14-Drawer Walnut Dresser Credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare midcentury American designer Paul McCobb walnut 14-drawer dresser credenza #8053. Original finish in beautiful vintage condition, has front folding walnut front accordion doors ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Brass

Midcentury Oak Sideboard, France, 1950s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
This exceptional 1950s French oak sideboard is a masterful blend of provincial heritage and midcentury modernism, embodying the transition from tradition to a bolder, more architectu...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas

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Oak

Spanish Revival Rustic Style Credenza or Low Bench Style Artes De Mexico Internl
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Spanish Revival Rustic style credenza or low bench cabinet in the style of Artes De Mexico Internationales. Comprised of a dark wood frame with a brown leather-look top inset, metal stud details, curved sides with hammered metal applique, and antiqued metal handles...
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1970s Unknown Spanish Colonial Vintage Credenzas

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Metal

Louis XVI Style Gilt Metal Mahogany Meuble d'Appui
Located in Astoria, NY
Louis XVI Style Gilt Metal Mounted Mahogany and White Marble Top Meuble d'Appui, late 19th century, fitted with a central cupboard enclosing two shelves. 44" H x 50" W x 19" D. Keywo...
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Late 19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Credenzas

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Metal

French Brutalist buffet, 1950s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
"Forms give off light according to the materials they are made of." — Le Corbusier. A striking example of French Brutalist design, this buffet is meticulously crafted from solid o...
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1950s French Brutalist Vintage Credenzas

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Oak

Basalto cabinet, in green ash wood by Accardi Buccheri for Medulum
Located in Meolo, Venezia
A journey through the ancient history of earth, to search the origin of earth’s surface creation. Most of the oceanic crust is made up of an incredibly resistant volcanic rock: basalt. This rock is generated by the rapid cooling of the lava flows, basalt is often visible in its columnar conformation, examples are visible all over the world, spectacular formations with an artificial appearance. Basalto is a collection of containers inspired by the sculptural ability of nature itself, it consists of two monolithic cabinets...
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2010s Italian Modern Credenzas

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Brass

Mid Century Danish Modern Large Scale Cabinet, Chest or Credenza in Teak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning Scandinavian cabinet from the 1960's. This sleek piece features gorgeous book-matched teak wood, large door and six drawers with tons of interior storage space. Nice shall...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas

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Teak

Hans Wegner for Ry Mobler Credenza Wall Unit, Teak, 1958
Located in Culver City, CA
Step into the mid-century magic with this Hans Wegner-designed wall unit from Ry Mobler, a true vintage gem born on April 28, 1958 (it's birthday is stamped on the back of the piece)...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas

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Teak

Midcentury Swedish Sculptural Dresser, William Hinn
Located in Riverdale, NY
Wonderful curved and sculptural dresser or credenza from the 1950s Sweden with an exposed biomorphic frame of exquisitely hand-sculpted solid walnut...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas

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Walnut

Belgo Chrom Sideboard with Cabinet and Mirror in Brushed Stainless Steel, 1980's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very rare Belgo Chrom ensamble in Brushed Stainless Steel and Floating Glass Iconic Belgian Modernist Design, 1970s–80s Elevate your interior with this striking and rare sideboard ...
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1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas

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Metal

Drexel Heritage Georgian Carved Mahogany Dresser or Credenza
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style dresser or credenza By Drexel Heritage, "Devoncourt" Collection USA, Circa 1980s Carved mah...
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Credenzas

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Hand Painted Faux Marble Walnut Dresser
Located in Harlingen, TX
A vintage mid-century modern six drawer dresser by Ward Furniture. Featuring a hand painted faux marble wood top in white with cream, gold, gray and blue undertones and veins in shad...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Walnut, Paint

Lily Rounded Credenza in Honed Unfilled Red Travertine and Walnut by Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
A credenza inspired by giant water lily pads and their curled rims, handmade out of 30 mm thick honed unfilled red Travertine with rounded, juxtaposed edges and Canaletto Walnut. Ava...
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2010s Italian Modern Credenzas

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Stone, Travertine, Marble

Henredon's 18th Century Portfolio Banded Burl Walnut Credenza Buffet
Located in Germantown, MD
Henredon's 18th century Portfolio banded burl walnut credenza buffet. Burl walnut veneer. Banded front. On wheels for Easy handling. One shelf behind each door. All dovetailed dr...
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Mid-20th Century North American Chippendale Credenzas

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Walnut, Burl

71" Danish Teak Credenza With Sliding Doors on Flared Legs
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish Credenza with handcrafted from old-growth teak features four drawers and pair of sliding cabinet doors with wide book-matched grain, opening to reveal a teak interior with adj...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Modern Mystic 6-Door Buffet with Forged Metal and White Lacquer by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The mystic buffet or credenza by Ercole home has a 6-door front, with a white lacquer finish on oak. Hand painted glass panels in midnight moon are on the door surface. The decorat...
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2010s American Credenzas

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Cut Glass, Wood

Paul Evans 'PE-19' Deep Relief Floating Wall Cabinet with Slate Top, 1964
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning 'PE-19' Deep Relief floating wall cabinet by Paul Evans for Directional, produced in 1964, signed and dated 'PE 64'. This incredible collectors piece is fabricated from patinated segments of enameled steel which have been welded with applied textures and patterns with a slate top and two cabinet doors which open to reveal a stained red wood interior with adjustable shelf. The fusion of these exterior materials formulates an exemplary piece which would be a welcome addition to any design connoisseurs collection. We also carry other Paul Evans designs, including Cityscape, Patchwork Copper and Sculpted Metal Collections. Contact us for more information or see our other listings for more details. This Paul Evans PE19...
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1960s American Brutalist Vintage Credenzas

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Slate, Steel

Modern Teak Credenza, Cambre Collection for Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Laura Trenchard Manufacturer: Craft Associates Modern Furniture Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern Specs: Maple, teak Dimensions H 30.25 (76.84cm) L 78 (198.12cm) D 18 (45...
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2010s American Modern Credenzas

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Maple, Teak

Danish Modern Teak Tambour-Door Credenza Signed Peter Løvig Nielsen, 1965
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Elegant credenza designed and manufactured by Peter Løvig Nielsen in Denmark, dated 1965. Featuring a teak wood construction with seamless tambour doors adorned with subtle aluminum-accented pulls. The doors open smoothly to reveal ample storage room within; five dovetailed trays located in the middle compartment with two shelves on the left, and one large shelf on the right. Whether you are storing linens and silverware or using it as a media console, this piece is versatile enough to be use...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas

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Metal

1750 Venezia Italy Wooden Red Lacquered Carved Credenza Porcelain Holder
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an exquisite and rare carved, engraved red lacquered wooden étagère and porcelain holder, with gilded details. Shaped with architectural prospects, with shelves and degrading steps. From the upper balustrade rises the cymatium shaped as volutes and entirely perforated and gilded. It is possible to count 17 pedestals or spaces suitable to set porcelain pieces. A gorgeous piece that we can say one-of-a-kind, that showcases a fine craftsmanship through meticulously carved architectural elements, and with the rare and rich red color of the lacquer. Coming out from the Tullio Silva Collection, Venezia, Italy. One of the distinctive characteristics of Venetian Baroque and Rococo furniture is the skilful use of lacquers. Lacquer is a natural resin that was very rare in the past, imported from the East and used to create smooth and colored surfaces on furniture, ready to be finely decorated with refined floral designs or exotic animals. Venetian artisans became masters in lacquer processing which required time and patience because it was made with many steps. The Venetian style deeply influenced furniture design throughout Europe, but none reached the Venetian level in terms of beauty. The skillful use of lacquer and carvings defined Venice's unique style during the Rococo period, its Golden Age. Referring bibliography: G.Morazzoni, Il mobile Veneziano del Settecento, Milano 1958, vol. I, tavv. CCXIII-CCXIV S.Levy, Lacche Veneziane settecentesche, Milano 1967, vol. II, tavv. 412-413 C. Santini, Mille mobili veneti, Modena 2002, pag. 284, fig. 495 Tullio Silva, son of Enrico Silva that was a well known antique dealer in Venice, opened his own antique furniture Gallery...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Credenzas

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Wood, Lacquer

JustFurnituress sideboard: sapphire blue glass, brass frame, luxury design
Located in Guazzora, IT
Our two-door sideboard, designed and manufactured by JustFurnituress, is a masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship that combines elegance and functionality in a timeless design. JustFur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Brass

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Oak and Burl Wood Bombay Form Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form triple dresser or credenza By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection USA, Circa 1960s Carved solid oak, with burl wood ...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Credenzas

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Brass

Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Black Lacquered Mahogany Sideboard Credenza
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture USA, 1950s Black lacquered mahogany, with lacquered cork top and b...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas

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Brass

Henredon Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Walnut and Brass Sideboard Credenza
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Henredon USA, Circa 1970s Beautiful book-matched walnut, with Asian-inspired brass ...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Credenzas

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Brass

Romweber Chippendale Flame Mahogany Carved Sideboard Buffet, Circa 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Chippendale or Georgian style ornate carved sideboard buffet or credenza By Romweber USA, Circa 1920s Gorgeous book-matched flame mahogany, with carved cabriole leg...
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1920s American Georgian Vintage Credenzas

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Brass

Historicism Sideboard Credenza Hand Carved Oak Danish Cabinetmaker, 1940s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish Historicism sideboard in solid oak, made in the early 20th century by a Danish cabinetmaker. Chunky legs and a sculptural front with hand-carved figures of Odin and Thor from ...
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1940s Danish Brutalist Vintage Credenzas

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Metal

"Lina" Modernist Style Woodwork Natural, Credenza with Drawer, buffet
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
Alessandra Delgado is passionate about Lina Bo Bardi architectural work, including the project for the Museu de Arte de Sao Paulo - MASP and its structural pillars that seems to hold the building itself in thin air...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Credenzas

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Oak, Walnut

Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Highboard with Glass, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This tall highboard was made in Denmark during the 1960s. Made of noble rosewood. The dark colour perfectly matches the rich grain. The highboard has four shelves, the height of whic...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Mirror and Chrome Four Door Cabinet or Credenza
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek minimalist cabinet by Ello Furniture circa 1970's. It features mirror polished chrome sides, mirrored doors, mirrored top, and tons of storage. Clean and ready to use.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas

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Chrome

Mid Century Carousel Server by Gimsom Slater
Located in New York, NY
Chic and stylish server sideboard by noted English maker Gimson and Slater, as part of the Carousel line, retailed by Heals of London. The case has four drawers, each having cast bra...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Brass

18th Century Hand Painted Venetian Style Green Ferrovia Cupboard with Magnolias
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our Capsule Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our brand new Ferrovia Cupboard. This piece is inspired by memories made visiting dear friends in the south of the Un...
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2010s Italian Other Credenzas

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Wood

Maitland Smith Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Marble Top Sideboard or Bar Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Maitland Smith Philippines, Late 20th Century Faux tortoise shell painted wood case, with Asian nat...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Credenzas

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Marble, Brass

Modern Églomisé Blue Silver Glass Buffet with Bespoke Metal Base by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Mystic buffet or credenza by Ercole home has a 6-door front, with Espresso wood finish on oak. Hand-painted glass panels in Midnight Moon are on the door surface. The decorativ...
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2010s American Modern Credenzas

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Metal

Late 19th Century Hand Carved Walnut Credenza or Dresser, Tuscan Renaissance
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Code: FG34 Heavily carved Tuscany Renaissance Revival sideboard featuring sculptural depictions of lions, heads and heraldic coats of arms. Cabinet maker Dini e Puccini- Cascina.
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Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Credenzas

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Walnut

Original black 3-door Sideboard by Willy RIZZO, Sabot 1972
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Black three-door Sideboard designed by Willy Rizzo. Italy, Mario Sabot, 1972. Black laminate and chrome detailed sideboard, designed by Willy Rizzo and produced by Mario Sabot. Two ...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Credenzas

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Laminate

Large Teak Credenza by A. Younger Ltd
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: England Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: A Younger Ltd Era: 1960s Materials: Afromosia Measurements: 84″ wide x 18″ deep x 32″ tall Condition: In excellent original condition...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Paul Evans Studio Patchwork Credenza
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for efficient shipping to your location. Patchwork Credenza designed and made by Paul Evans Studio.
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1960s Vintage Credenzas

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Brass, Copper, Cut Steel

Paul Evans Studio Patchwork Credenza
Paul Evans Studio Patchwork Credenza
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Scandinavian modern 3 door blonde maple credenza by Skovby Denmark
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern 3 door blonde maple credenza by Skovby. This credenza has very simple design and lines in blonde maple finish. Has 3 front cabinet doors with drawers and adjustab...
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas

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Maple

Paul McCobb Black Lacquer and Brass Dresser or Credenza, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern eight-drawer long dresser or credenza By Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture. USA, 1950s Black lacquered walnut, with brass finished trim and ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas

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Walnut, Lacquer

Paul Evans 'PE-32' Patchwork Copper Cabinet with Slate Top for Directional, 1968
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning 'PE-32' copper clad bar cabinet on casters by Paul Evans for Directional, produced in 1968 per original receipt which we have a copy of...
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1960s American Brutalist Vintage Credenzas

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Brass, Copper, Pewter

Serica Cabinet, in canaletto walnut, by Viviana Degrandi for Medulum
Located in Meolo, Venezia
An exclusive and elegant furniture, inspired by the ancient trunks that guarded the valuable goods of those who travelled from East to West. A discreet and mysterious box suitable...
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2010s Italian Modern Credenzas

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Brass

Light Oak Buffet, France, 1950s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Introducing an alluring low sideboard, meticulously crafted from bleached oak and graced with plinth legs, embodying the distinct design essence of the 1950s. This sideboard harmonio...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas

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Oak

Connect Credenza Five-Door Floating Console in Steel and Satin Bronze
Located in Vancouver, BC
The Connect Credenza is designed to express the process by which each piece is created, with visible construction and fastening details that are integ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Credenzas

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Bronze, Steel

Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sideboard, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts sideboard or credenza with plate rack By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Quarter sawn oak, with ooze leather lined t...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Credenzas

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Copper

Jean Michel Frank Designed Credenza with Adze Scraped Silver Leaf Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Credenza with Textural Adze Scraped Silver Leaf Doors, originally designed by Jean Michel Frank in 1932, this example was custom made in NYC in the 1990s. It is a versati...
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1990s American Art Deco Credenzas

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Wood

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.

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