Credenzas
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Mahogany
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brutalist Credenzas
Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood
2010s American Credenzas
Cut Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Credenzas
Iron
1930s Mexican Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Futurist Credenzas
Gold Leaf
1980s American French Provincial Vintage Credenzas
Walnut, Paint
2010s French Neoclassical Credenzas
Wood, Cherry, Oak
2010s American Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Arts and Crafts Credenzas
Wood, Birdseye Maple, Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas
Marble
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Credenzas
Wood, Poplar
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Credenzas
Macassar, Oak
Late 19th Century Italian Other Antique Credenzas
Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Walnut
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Birch
Early 2000s American Modern Credenzas
Brass
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1960s North American Vintage Credenzas
Walnut
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Credenzas
Laminate
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood
1960s American Chinoiserie Vintage Credenzas
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
2010s American Art Deco Credenzas
Leather, Maple, Oak, Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Credenzas
Stone, Travertine, Marble
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Rosewood
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Oak
1950s Italian Vintage Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Credenzas
Bronze, Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Marble, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Bone, Wood
1990s American Art Deco Credenzas
Wood
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Slate, Chrome
2010s American Credenzas
Brass, Aluminum
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Glass, Walnut
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Credenzas
Bronze
Mid-20th Century North American Modern Credenzas
Travertine, Brass
1950s American Louis XV Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Palisander
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s Chinese Modern Credenzas
Ash
2010s Italian Other Credenzas
Art Glass, Mirror, Murano Glass
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas
Marble, Bronze
2010s Italian Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Credenzas
Wood, Lacquer
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Bouclé, Walnut
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Wood, Teak
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
20th Century English Modern Credenzas
Mahogany, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Credenzas
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Credenzas
Pine
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Credenzas
Marble, Gold, Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Maple, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Credenzas
Lacquer
1940s Spanish Spanish Colonial Vintage Credenzas
Elm
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Cane, Oak
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Credenzas
Mahogany
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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.