Credenzas
1980s Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1950s Italian Vintage Credenzas
Wood
2010s Indian Art Deco Credenzas
Resin, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian French Provincial Credenzas
Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brutalist Credenzas
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Granite, Steel, Gold Leaf
1940s Spanish Spanish Colonial Vintage Credenzas
Elm
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut, Burl
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Chrome
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Macassar, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Oak, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Credenzas
Walnut
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Slate, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Credenzas
Walnut
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Birch
Late 20th Century Singaporean Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Teak
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Birch, Oak
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Steel, Chrome
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Glass, Wood
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Credenzas
Marble, Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Laminate, Wood
Early 20th Century Art Deco Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Brass
1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Credenzas
Brass
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Birch, Oak
2010s American American Craftsman Credenzas
Steel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut, Lacquer
Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Credenzas
Walnut
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Oak
1960s American Chinoiserie Vintage Credenzas
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Credenzas
Wood, Lacquer
1960s American Brutalist Vintage Credenzas
Slate, Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Aluminum
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Birch, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brutalist Credenzas
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Travertine, Brass
1980s Philippine Post-Modern Vintage Credenzas
Stone
2010s Italian Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Bouclé, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Credenzas
Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Credenzas
Oak
2010s American Art Deco Credenzas
Leather, Maple, Oak, Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Credenzas
Wood
1880s Chinoiserie Antique Credenzas
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer, Paint
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Walnut
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Wood, Maple, Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
2010s American American Craftsman Credenzas
Steel
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Credenzas
Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1960s American Brutalist Vintage Credenzas
Brass, Copper, Pewter
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
2010s French Neoclassical Credenzas
Wood, Cherry, Oak
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Teak
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Credenzas
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
2010s Italian Other Credenzas
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.