Credenzas
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Slate
18th Century French French Provincial Antique Credenzas
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Credenzas
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Credenzas
Ebony
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Stone, Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Smoked Glass, Wood
1890s Dutch Gothic Antique Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Bone, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Bone, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
Late 20th Century American Campaign Credenzas
Metal
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood, Walnut
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Credenzas
Marble, Bronze
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
2010s Italian Post-Modern Credenzas
Travertine
2010s Italian Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Credenzas
Wood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Copper
2010s Egyptian Modern Credenzas
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Laminate, Walnut
2010s Italian Art Deco Credenzas
Ebony
Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Credenzas
Rosewood, Walnut
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Glass, Teak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1970s British Colonial Vintage Credenzas
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Credenzas
Aluminum
1950s Italian Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Aluminum
19th Century British Antique Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Maple
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Bone, Wood
1970s European Vintage Credenzas
Metal
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Credenzas
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Nutwood
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Laminate, Rosewood, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Rustic Credenzas
Marble
1950s Italian Vintage Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Bone, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
1960s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Brass, Bronze, Pewter
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Stained Glass, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Burl
1750s Italian Antique Credenzas
Elm
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Beech
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.