Credenzas
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Mahogany
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas
Marble
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Walnut
2010s Canadian Modern Credenzas
Wenge
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
1890s Spanish Baroque Antique Credenzas
Iron
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Oak
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Wood, Maple, Walnut
1960s American Brutalist Vintage Credenzas
Brass, Copper, Pewter
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Credenzas
Copper
Early 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Credenzas
Cedar
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Credenzas
Marble, Brass
2010s American Art Deco Credenzas
Leather, Maple, Oak, Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Credenzas
Stone, Travertine, Marble
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Chrome
1940s Vintage Credenzas
Parchment Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Bronze
1950s Italian Vintage Credenzas
Aluminum
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Birch, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Chrome
2010s Chinese Modern Credenzas
Ash
1970s Italian Brutalist Vintage Credenzas
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Maple
2010s Italian Other Credenzas
Wood
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Maple, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Credenzas
Oak, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Credenzas
Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Credenzas
Leather, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Credenzas
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal, Bronze
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Oak, Cane
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Pine
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Birdseye Maple, Walnut, Cherry, Olive
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Burl
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Brass
1980s Philippine Post-Modern Vintage Credenzas
Stone
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Glass, Palisander
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Wood, Maple
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Laminate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Teak
2010s Italian Modern Credenzas
Marble, Gold, Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Teak
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Oak
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Credenzas
Brass
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Credenzas
Brass
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Credenzas
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Metal
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Metal
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Iron
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Chrome
1990s Philippine Post-Modern Credenzas
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Credenzas
Marble, Onyx, 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.